u/authorireneedwards

It’s a multi-POV epic fantasy with a strong romance arc, set in a world that has forgotten the fae kingdoms exist. When humans start disappearing and a dormant power begins stirring beyond the human border, a blacksmith hiding behind a stolen identity, a grieving duke trying to hold a fracturing empire together, and a girl searching for her missing best friend are drawn into the return of the fae after generations of silence.

If that sounds like your kind of read, I’d be happy to share more details!

I am looking for ARC readers for my novel with a review deadline of October 8, 2026!

It’s a multi-POV epic fantasy with a strong romance arc, set in a world that has forgotten the fae kingdoms exist. When people start disappearing and a dormant power begins to stir beyond the human borders, a blacksmith hiding behind a stolen identity, a grieving duke trying to hold a fracturing empire together, and a girl searching for her missing best friend are drawn into the return of the fae after generations of silence.

If that sounds like your kind of read, please sign up via this form → https://irene-edwards.kit.com/29b5d55c67 (ARCs will be sent in August).

A few trigger warnings: war, abuse, intimacy, blood, addiction, mind control.

Is it reviews? The cover? The blurb? Videos with the author in them talking about process?

It’s a multi-POV epic fantasy with a side of romance, set in a world that has forgotten the fae ever existed. When humans begin disappearing and a long-dormant power stirs, a blacksmith living under a stolen identity, a grieving duke struggling to hold a fracturing empire together, and a girl searching for her missing best friend are drawn into the return of the fae after generations of silence. The decisions they make could change the world as they know it. Let me know!

Any Sanderson, Hobb, or Abercrombie fans out there interested in being an ARC reader for my book (deadline in October)? It’s a multi-POV epic fantasy with a side of romance, set in a world that has forgotten the fae ever existed. When humans begin disappearing and a long-dormant power stirs, a blacksmith living under a stolen identity, a grieving duke struggling to hold a fracturing empire together, and a girl searching for her missing best friend are drawn into the return of the fae after generations of silence. The decisions they make could change the world as they know it. Let me know!

There are a few trigger warnings: war, abuse, addiction, intimacy, blood.

I would love to connect on how you are approaching marketing. I have tried both romantasy angle and epic fantasy angle - I don't feel either are true. My book is also multi-POV and a little moody.

Most people no longer believe they exist. Beyond the mountains, however, three fae kingdoms endure. And when people begin disappearing along the Empire's borders, the old stories stop feeling quite so old.

ARCs will be sent this summer ahead of the October 2026 release. Sign up today! https://irene-edwards.kit.com/29b5d55c67

Question for indie authors whose IG was growing slowly for a long time then suddenly saw momentum pick up… What did you do differently? Was it a certain post? A change in content type that led to traction? Appreciate your advice and thoughts!

I’ve been having the worst time on social media, honestly. If I had known how hard marketing would be for my book, I would never have written it 😅😭

I’ve tried so many types of content and hooks and strategies and at this point I need someone to HONESTLY tell me WHY it’s not working. Can you take a look at this teaser and just absolutely tear it to shreds so I can improve? Thank you!

(I swear not book promo… my book isn’t out yet, I’m just trying to understand Bookstagram and Instagram Marketing).

Question for indie authors whose IG was growing slowly for a long time then suddenly saw momentum pick up… What did you do differently? Was it a certain post? A change in content type that led to traction? Appreciate your advice and thoughts!

Amen. End vent.

Please reach out if that’s you :)

Hi! I’m a relatively new indie fantasy author on Instagram and still trying to figure out how Bookstagram works.

I’ve been working on my debut epic romantasy for years and recently started sharing content about the book. I’d love to connect with more readers, reviewers, and fellow book lovers. If you enjoy fantasy, romantasy, worldbuilding, character art, or following an indie author’s journey to publication, I’d be incredibly grateful if you’d check out my page.

I’m here: @authorireneedwards

Thank you so much for any support or advice you can share 🤍🤍🤍

Authors who have had maps created for your fantasy book world, how did you do it?? Who did you use?? #HELP

The backstory: I just wrote my first book and am self-publishing later this year. I've created an Instagram to help with marketing because that seems to be the thing to do. Aside from it being an absolute slog to grow organically, I'm doing myself no favors by being faceless... I just really prefer to maintain my privacy as much as possible and keep my content about the book. The issue I'm seeing with this, though, is that authentic human content really does perform better. What's a girl to do??

I've tried to character-driven content (working with designers on character art). I've tried world-related content. I've tried teasers on plain backgrounds. I've tried random footage and teaser text over it. I feel very stuck, ranging at 50-300 views per post. Granted, the book doesn't even have a cover yet (currently working with designer on this) and not available for pre-order... so, my options are limited and I'm probably a little early (though, I will say, I don't regret starting early because I'm learning A LOT).

All that said, any advice for content that might resonate for a faceless author account just trying to get their book out there? What would make you stop and want to follow along? Who have you seen do faceless well? Appreciate any and all honest thoughts here.

I'm including a link to my account here, but no pressure to look. It's only if you want to check it out and be brutally honest with me about what's not working. https://www.instagram.com/authorireneedwards/

Hey, fellow debut & fantasy authors! I have found it to be very lonely and tough out there. I would love to build a more of a community (I’m just starting out). Let’s connect on IG and/or TikTok? Comment on one of my posts so I know you found me through this message & I’ll support you with a follow back and engagement on your posts! Can’t wait to see your journeys & hear about your books 🖤

There’s all this viral advice out there… just find a viral video and change one word to keep the hook that works but make it your own twist! LOL so I have. I’ve copied the same hook, minimally changed the content. FIVE VIEWS in 3 hrs when my videos usually get 100 in that time 🤣 how is it possible that some hooks work for some accounts but not others? It makes no sense! I’ll grant you that it’s possible my content is sub par. But 5 views vs a viral video with the same hook sub par? It’s actually kind of hysterical, this algorithm is. Had anyone else experienced this? Is the advice to copy viral hooks just a scam?