Ariel Cross
@acrossauthor.arielcross.com
Indie Author ~ Game Master ~ Knitwit
Check out my vampire slayer book, A Slayer's Reckoning: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ5WJWL6
Check out my vampire slayer book, A Slayer's Reckoning: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ5WJWL6
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Ariel Cross
@acrossauthor.arielcross.com
· Oct 17
Terra never asked for any of this, but she'll be damned if she takes it lying down. #vampires #vampireslayers #urbanfantasy #reading
Check out A Slayer's Reckoning: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ5WJWL6
Check out A Slayer's Reckoning: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ5WJWL6
I've reached the (first draft) climax of the plot in Book 2 of A Slayer's Reckoning! I just have to get this and the resolution out of my brain and it's off to the editing and second draft races! #WritingCommunity #writing
September 9, 2026 at 5:24 PM
I've reached the (first draft) climax of the plot in Book 2 of A Slayer's Reckoning! I just have to get this and the resolution out of my brain and it's off to the editing and second draft races! #WritingCommunity #writing
I know I am late to the party (gloomy though it is), but man, Clair Obscur hits hard. What a story. What a soundtrack. What a choice.
#clairobscur #e33 #videogames
#clairobscur #e33 #videogames
September 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM
I know I am late to the party (gloomy though it is), but man, Clair Obscur hits hard. What a story. What a soundtrack. What a choice.
#clairobscur #e33 #videogames
#clairobscur #e33 #videogames
Book 2 Snippet:
“You are an incredible amount of trouble.” This last part was not an angry declaration. Just a weary one.
🧛😩📖
#indieauthor #writing #urbanfantasy
“You are an incredible amount of trouble.” This last part was not an angry declaration. Just a weary one.
🧛😩📖
#indieauthor #writing #urbanfantasy
August 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Book 2 Snippet:
“You are an incredible amount of trouble.” This last part was not an angry declaration. Just a weary one.
🧛😩📖
#indieauthor #writing #urbanfantasy
“You are an incredible amount of trouble.” This last part was not an angry declaration. Just a weary one.
🧛😩📖
#indieauthor #writing #urbanfantasy
Unreal how badly I needed a weekend to just . . . stop. It's been nonstop *something* every weekend for months. Resting was heavenly. Highly recommend.
#wellness #TAKEABREAK
#wellness #TAKEABREAK
July 28, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Unreal how badly I needed a weekend to just . . . stop. It's been nonstop *something* every weekend for months. Resting was heavenly. Highly recommend.
#wellness #TAKEABREAK
#wellness #TAKEABREAK
Truly, no greater rush than canceled plans 😤😮💨
July 23, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Truly, no greater rush than canceled plans 😤😮💨
ARGH, that frustration when you have all your pattern pieces cut out to sew but don't yet have the right thread to sew them! 😫🧵🪡
July 17, 2026 at 11:56 AM
ARGH, that frustration when you have all your pattern pieces cut out to sew but don't yet have the right thread to sew them! 😫🧵🪡
Does açaí taste like cough syrup to anyone else?
July 14, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Does açaí taste like cough syrup to anyone else?
Book 2 Snippet:
So it was with incredible effort that I kept calm and continued talking rather than launching myself in a rage at the mage driving the car.
#indieauthor #writing #urbanfantasy
So it was with incredible effort that I kept calm and continued talking rather than launching myself in a rage at the mage driving the car.
#indieauthor #writing #urbanfantasy
July 14, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Book 2 Snippet:
So it was with incredible effort that I kept calm and continued talking rather than launching myself in a rage at the mage driving the car.
#indieauthor #writing #urbanfantasy
So it was with incredible effort that I kept calm and continued talking rather than launching myself in a rage at the mage driving the car.
#indieauthor #writing #urbanfantasy
Not me, aggressively but oh-so-slowly knitting this scarf out of yarn that's too narrow to knit a scarf out of quickly and stubbornly refusing to give up
July 10, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Not me, aggressively but oh-so-slowly knitting this scarf out of yarn that's too narrow to knit a scarf out of quickly and stubbornly refusing to give up
It is so wonderful to see the absolute spin-out that is the City Council of Darkness finale on Dimension 20. I would ADORE more sandbox-style campaigns like this one. It really lets the cast flex their chaos in the best way
July 9, 2026 at 1:27 PM
It is so wonderful to see the absolute spin-out that is the City Council of Darkness finale on Dimension 20. I would ADORE more sandbox-style campaigns like this one. It really lets the cast flex their chaos in the best way
Book 2 Snippet:
“I’m an aegis.”
It took me a moment to realize she couldn’t see my blank expression. “Let’s pretend I don’t know what that means.”
“Oh, right, um . . . I’m really good at magic shields and wards.”
🛡️😐🪄
#indieauthor #writing #urbanfantasy
“I’m an aegis.”
It took me a moment to realize she couldn’t see my blank expression. “Let’s pretend I don’t know what that means.”
“Oh, right, um . . . I’m really good at magic shields and wards.”
🛡️😐🪄
#indieauthor #writing #urbanfantasy
July 2, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Book 2 Snippet:
“I’m an aegis.”
It took me a moment to realize she couldn’t see my blank expression. “Let’s pretend I don’t know what that means.”
“Oh, right, um . . . I’m really good at magic shields and wards.”
🛡️😐🪄
#indieauthor #writing #urbanfantasy
“I’m an aegis.”
It took me a moment to realize she couldn’t see my blank expression. “Let’s pretend I don’t know what that means.”
“Oh, right, um . . . I’m really good at magic shields and wards.”
🛡️😐🪄
#indieauthor #writing #urbanfantasy
Something something writing is hard, yo. Shoutout to everyone hitting a heckin' wall out there. Let yourself breathe! 🫁📝😤
June 19, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Something something writing is hard, yo. Shoutout to everyone hitting a heckin' wall out there. Let yourself breathe! 🫁📝😤
Book 2 Snippet:
“Oh, sweet Lady of Fire, what do I do now?”
“You know I can hear you, right?”
📘🖋️👂
#indieauthor #writing #urbanfantasy
“Oh, sweet Lady of Fire, what do I do now?”
“You know I can hear you, right?”
📘🖋️👂
#indieauthor #writing #urbanfantasy
June 17, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Book 2 Snippet:
“Oh, sweet Lady of Fire, what do I do now?”
“You know I can hear you, right?”
📘🖋️👂
#indieauthor #writing #urbanfantasy
“Oh, sweet Lady of Fire, what do I do now?”
“You know I can hear you, right?”
📘🖋️👂
#indieauthor #writing #urbanfantasy
When your protag is NOT emotionally equipped for handling someone crying in front of them but really wants to be supportive, so they just awkwardly offer a hug and hope it works out 🫠
#WritingCommunity #writing
#WritingCommunity #writing
June 13, 2026 at 2:31 PM
When your protag is NOT emotionally equipped for handling someone crying in front of them but really wants to be supportive, so they just awkwardly offer a hug and hope it works out 🫠
#WritingCommunity #writing
#WritingCommunity #writing
Getting really into crafting and loving every minute of it! 🧶😀 My bank account, however, is not as enthused . . . 📉😬
#knitting #sewing #artsandcrafts
#knitting #sewing #artsandcrafts
June 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Getting really into crafting and loving every minute of it! 🧶😀 My bank account, however, is not as enthused . . . 📉😬
#knitting #sewing #artsandcrafts
#knitting #sewing #artsandcrafts
Book 2 Snippet: “That’s wonderfully vague,” I said as I opened the refrigerator door. Probably wise if I topped off on blood if someone this excitable was going to be around.
#indieauthor #WritingCommunity #urbanfantasy
#indieauthor #WritingCommunity #urbanfantasy
June 11, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Book 2 Snippet: “That’s wonderfully vague,” I said as I opened the refrigerator door. Probably wise if I topped off on blood if someone this excitable was going to be around.
#indieauthor #WritingCommunity #urbanfantasy
#indieauthor #WritingCommunity #urbanfantasy
Woof, the stuff I put these characters through. Then again, there's no story without conflict.
#WritingCommunity #indieauthor #urbanfantasy
#WritingCommunity #indieauthor #urbanfantasy
June 10, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Woof, the stuff I put these characters through. Then again, there's no story without conflict.
#WritingCommunity #indieauthor #urbanfantasy
#WritingCommunity #indieauthor #urbanfantasy
Writing the lowest point of the book today. It's both crucial excruciating.
#WritingCommunity #indieauthor #urbanfantasy
#WritingCommunity #indieauthor #urbanfantasy
June 9, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Writing the lowest point of the book today. It's both crucial excruciating.
#WritingCommunity #indieauthor #urbanfantasy
#WritingCommunity #indieauthor #urbanfantasy
Finished Cloak Number 2! Finally have all the pieces for my silly little bard brawler, let's goooo! #sewingproject #LARPcostume #artsandcrafts
June 7, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Finished Cloak Number 2! Finally have all the pieces for my silly little bard brawler, let's goooo! #sewingproject #LARPcostume #artsandcrafts
Book 2 Snippet:
“It’s not some stupid cult.”
“Well, what kind of cult is it then?”
#WritingCommunity #urbanfantasy #indieauthor
“It’s not some stupid cult.”
“Well, what kind of cult is it then?”
#WritingCommunity #urbanfantasy #indieauthor
June 6, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Book 2 Snippet:
“It’s not some stupid cult.”
“Well, what kind of cult is it then?”
#WritingCommunity #urbanfantasy #indieauthor
“It’s not some stupid cult.”
“Well, what kind of cult is it then?”
#WritingCommunity #urbanfantasy #indieauthor
Ooooh, this is good stuff
GM Tip: In superhero games, make powers matter by showing consequences. That energy blast didn't just miss the villain: it punched through three buildings. Heroes should feel powerful AND responsible.
#ttrpg #supers #rpg #ttrpgCommunity
#ttrpg #supers #rpg #ttrpgCommunity
June 5, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Ooooh, this is good stuff
Writing some RAW, messed up stuff today, fam. Good grief, this stuff weighs a lot. 😬🏋️💔 #WritingCommunity #writinglife
June 5, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Writing some RAW, messed up stuff today, fam. Good grief, this stuff weighs a lot. 😬🏋️💔 #WritingCommunity #writinglife