An Author Ventures Into Another Social Media.... 🧐
Jul 11, 2025 3:01 pm
Today's update should be another quick one (we hope). I've recently crawled back into my writing cave to find out just where Helena and Konstantin's love story will lead us next. Heads up that there might be just a teeny bit of drama in their forthcoming tale. 😉
As this email's title suggests, I've ventured over to another social media platform. For the first time ever, you can find C.L. Carhart on Bluesky! Do you have an account there? If so, please follow me and I'll follow back. I love to connect with readers on social media along with fellow authors. Find me here:
https://bsky.app/profile/clcarhart.bsky.social
So what exactly am I doing on Bluesky? Don't I already have enough social media platforms to wrangle with Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and Pinterest (which I haven't updated in 2 years...sorry about that if you follow me on Pinterest! 😬)
I decided to join Bluesky because I'm branching out with indie authors who sell eBooks on yet.another.retailer. It's one you might not have heard of just yet, but I'll start yapping about it later on this month.
The main thing other indies do on this retailer is offer themed bundles of eBooks for incredibly deep discounts. For example, 20 authors with 20 books might join a fantasy romance bundle and sell the entire batch of books for around $25. Which means each author gets $1 royalties every time the bundle sells.
I'm super stoked to start getting involved with these bundles, so keep your eyes open for more info later this month. Any guesses about which retailer welcomes indie authors to collaborate on bookish bundles? Let me know!
Bookshop.org Is Running A Sale
Thanks to my newly-minted Bluesky account, I just found out that Bookshop.org is running an 'anti-Prime' sale right now. 🤪 In an effort to combat our favorite corporate conglomerate's Prime Day, Bookshop is offering FREE SHIPPING on paperbacks and hardbacks until the end of today!
I took the above screenshot right around 10:02 am EDT, so you can do the math from there. By the time this email hits your inbox, you should still have about 15 hours to load up with books both indie and traditionally-published without having to fork out extra cash for shipping!
I've got 8 paperbacks available on Bookshop, so if you want to nab all of my books (or just one without having to hit the 'Zon free shipping' limit), now's the time to stuff them into your bookshelf. All links below.
Claimed by the Undead: One novice witch. One cursed sorcerer. A slow burn romantasy series drenched in darkness.
https://bookshop.org/p/books/claimed-by-the-undead/9781954807389
Gift of Stone: Zehra strives to protect her family while adapting to her newly-awakened magic—and her fated mate.
https://bookshop.org/p/books/gift-of-stone-c-l-carhart/19786267
Arcane Gateway: Ice witch Swanie von Thaden balances elemental magic and numinous secrets against everyday life.
https://bookshop.org/p/books/arcane-gateway-a-paranormal-fantasy-saga-c-l-carhart/16340431
Mystic Passage: Swanie travels to the past to uncover her people's mystical secrets.
https://bookshop.org/p/books/mystic-passage-a-paranormal-fantasy-saga-c-l-carhart/17157489
Astral Fantasia: Swanie grapples with love and loss while awaiting her city’s destruction.
https://bookshop.org/p/books/astral-fantasia-c-l-carhart/17491099
Cryptic Pathway: Swanie contends with an unwanted fate and a bond that shatters her dreams.
https://bookshop.org/p/books/cryptic-pathway-c-l-carhart/17825518
Lurid Curse: Swanie faces the dark side of magic as demonic forces strive to claim her most guarded secret.
https://bookshop.org/p/books/lurid-curse-a-paranormal-fantasy-saga-c-l-carhart/18443067
Numinous Fortune: Swanie joins with the Black Priest Augustin to shatter a demon’s hold on her destiny.
https://bookshop.org/p/books/numinous-fortune-c-l-carhart/18573655
Yep, you can get all 6 paperbacks in the complete His Name Was Augustin series at Bookshop.org right now without paying for shipping. 😁 Or you can grab the first book in Helena and Konstantin's saga, and then dive into Zehra's dark past and complex future as a newbie Teuton witch. Happy reading!
Photos From The Forest
Last week my husband and I took a longer-than-expected hike in the Shining Rock Wilderness of North Carolina. We ended up on the wrong trail twice, but in the process we discovered a riverside campsite we plan to visit in the future. Plus we waded and rock-hopped our way up a chattering stream known as Greasy Cove Prong. Here's a peek at a cascade along that stream, and a photo of multiple swirled rocks along the way.
If you live near Western North Carolina, this is a hike I definitely recommend if you're trying to get away from people. The trail is called Bridges Camp Gap Trail, and the scenery is 100% worth the adventure.
In my next email I'll share some updated photos of Mango and Panther, both of whom are chasing each other around the house as I type. And Panther just slid into the food bowl, so now I've got something to clean up. 😝
Book Fairs In July
Here's a reminder of all the bookish events happening this month. The major one is the Smashwords Summer/Winter sale, where you can find all of my eBooks for 25% off. Plus get the HNWA complete boxed set for half price.
Smashwords not your thing? Check out the BookFunnel fairs linked in the graphics underneath.
Other Books You Might Like
Ready to support other indie authors while we gear up for the weekend? Check out vampire assassins clashing with devious enemies in Michelle Darnell's riveting story, available on all retailers. Want to start reading a whole bunch of fantasy series for free? Quinn Loftis has you covered with an amazing deal on her starter pack of eBooks.
A vampire princess with a death wish…
As the daughter of the King of Assassins, Adina knows better than to trust anyone, especially family. When her grandfather, Sujani, summons her from exile, he gives her two choices: remain an outcast and on the run from her own murderous father, or play the pawn and apprentice to the most powerful vampire in the world. But to train with him, Adina must agree to coexist with her sworn enemy, Sir Elrich, the general who helped slaughter her village.
A dark knight with a dangerous secret…
Sir Elrich fears the other vampires will discover his greatest shame: as a human, he ordered the invasion that massacred Adina’s beloved city… and family. Held captive by his own regrets, he longs for absolution from the woman he tried to save on that fateful night nearly a century ago. If Adina finds out who he really is, she’ll introduce him to Final Death without a second thought.
A race on the verge of extinction…
Trapped in a deadly chess match between her vengeful father and cunning grandfather, Adina must decide if she can trust Elrich, not only with her life, but with her heart.
Read the first book in each of Quinn's series completely FREE!
Prince of Wolves (werewolf shifters)
Elfin (urban fantasy elves)
The Viking's Chosen (historical viking fiction)
Bound by Earth (elementalists academy series)
Kingdom of Claws (urban fantasy animal shifters)
Dream of Me (the sandman)
Bundle available only at the author's direct store!
I'd better slide back over to my writing cave also known as my laptop, where Thunar waits to stick his wet nose on my bare arm as I try to type. 😽 Have yourself a weirdly wonderful weekend, and I'll catch you next week!
Talk to you soon,
C.L. Carhart
Follow me on Bluesky:
https://bsky.app/profile/clcarhart.bsky.social
Get Claimed by the Undead at Bookshop.org:
https://bookshop.org/p/books/claimed-by-the-undead/9781954807389
My books discounted at Smashwords:
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/clcarhart1066
Get Claimed by the Undead in eBook: