Chloe Mandel
@chloemandel.com
Author of epic & dark fantasy 🏹
London 🇬🇧
Probably getting too emotionally attached to characters.
Curse of Nohvan will be out on November 2nd! 📗🎃
Check out chloemandel.com and sign up to the newsletter to receive updates about the book & a freebie!
London 🇬🇧
Probably getting too emotionally attached to characters.
Curse of Nohvan will be out on November 2nd! 📗🎃
Check out chloemandel.com and sign up to the newsletter to receive updates about the book & a freebie!
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ARC readers wanted!
If you're into epic/dark fantasy and want a story full of adventures, vampires, found family, grief & betrayals, then I would love to have you on my ARC team ✨️
Application link: forms.gle/Qq1GXD6tk7Tq...
Join us in Variska if you dare 🎃 🦇
#BookSky #WritingCommunity #ARC
If you're into epic/dark fantasy and want a story full of adventures, vampires, found family, grief & betrayals, then I would love to have you on my ARC team ✨️
Application link: forms.gle/Qq1GXD6tk7Tq...
Join us in Variska if you dare 🎃 🦇
#BookSky #WritingCommunity #ARC
#LitHodgepodge 3 - What's his hobby?
Besides the very obvious, I wonder what you'll think?
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky
Besides the very obvious, I wonder what you'll think?
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky
October 3, 2026 at 10:40 AM
#LitHodgepodge 3 - What's his hobby?
Besides the very obvious, I wonder what you'll think?
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky
Besides the very obvious, I wonder what you'll think?
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky
I've had the pleasure to be featured in @bardic.tools's newsletter!
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PS: If you happen to play TTRPGs and don't know Bardic Tools, you're missing out. You should check them out; they're indies and support indies. All human generated. 🎶
#WritingCommunity #TTRPG
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PS: If you happen to play TTRPGs and don't know Bardic Tools, you're missing out. You should check them out; they're indies and support indies. All human generated. 🎶
#WritingCommunity #TTRPG
Bardic Tools Update - September 2026
You have heard of legendary Faerûn wizard Elminster, but have you heard of his Spanish cousin, El Míster? He's not as famous. And also not a wizard. He must be more of a cleric, actually, now that I…
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October 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
I've had the pleasure to be featured in @bardic.tools's newsletter!
blog.bardic.tools/bardic-tools...
PS: If you happen to play TTRPGs and don't know Bardic Tools, you're missing out. You should check them out; they're indies and support indies. All human generated. 🎶
#WritingCommunity #TTRPG
blog.bardic.tools/bardic-tools...
PS: If you happen to play TTRPGs and don't know Bardic Tools, you're missing out. You should check them out; they're indies and support indies. All human generated. 🎶
#WritingCommunity #TTRPG
#LitHodgepodge 1
Hello!
I'm Chloe and I write fantasy. Currently more on the adventure/dark side. First novel out next month so I'm super excited!
Very nice to meet you all and thanks @pamelajeong.bsky.social for such a cute game!
#writingcommunity
Hello!
I'm Chloe and I write fantasy. Currently more on the adventure/dark side. First novel out next month so I'm super excited!
Very nice to meet you all and thanks @pamelajeong.bsky.social for such a cute game!
#writingcommunity
October 1, 2026 at 7:46 AM
#LitHodgepodge 1
Hello!
I'm Chloe and I write fantasy. Currently more on the adventure/dark side. First novel out next month so I'm super excited!
Very nice to meet you all and thanks @pamelajeong.bsky.social for such a cute game!
#writingcommunity
Hello!
I'm Chloe and I write fantasy. Currently more on the adventure/dark side. First novel out next month so I'm super excited!
Very nice to meet you all and thanks @pamelajeong.bsky.social for such a cute game!
#writingcommunity
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 30
It's been a really eventful month here! I didn't really see the time tbh
I did the cover reveal for my book ✨️
Decided on a release date 📆
And started an ARC campaign (with currently 0 sign-ups 🥲)
#WritingCommunity #AuthorSky
It's been a really eventful month here! I didn't really see the time tbh
I did the cover reveal for my book ✨️
Decided on a release date 📆
And started an ARC campaign (with currently 0 sign-ups 🥲)
#WritingCommunity #AuthorSky
September 30, 2026 at 6:16 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 30
It's been a really eventful month here! I didn't really see the time tbh
I did the cover reveal for my book ✨️
Decided on a release date 📆
And started an ARC campaign (with currently 0 sign-ups 🥲)
#WritingCommunity #AuthorSky
It's been a really eventful month here! I didn't really see the time tbh
I did the cover reveal for my book ✨️
Decided on a release date 📆
And started an ARC campaign (with currently 0 sign-ups 🥲)
#WritingCommunity #AuthorSky
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 29
I see myself as both. Sometimes I need other people to feel energised (difficult when you have introvert friends!). Sometimes it's the complete opposite.
Nohvan is an introvert through and through.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
I see myself as both. Sometimes I need other people to feel energised (difficult when you have introvert friends!). Sometimes it's the complete opposite.
Nohvan is an introvert through and through.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
September 29, 2026 at 9:21 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 29
I see myself as both. Sometimes I need other people to feel energised (difficult when you have introvert friends!). Sometimes it's the complete opposite.
Nohvan is an introvert through and through.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
I see myself as both. Sometimes I need other people to feel energised (difficult when you have introvert friends!). Sometimes it's the complete opposite.
Nohvan is an introvert through and through.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 28
It happens & it's not the end of the world!
I usually finish the books I start, but there are exceptions. My last DNF was from an author that I adored as a teenager. They changed, tried their hand in a new genre and it wasn't for me.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
It happens & it's not the end of the world!
I usually finish the books I start, but there are exceptions. My last DNF was from an author that I adored as a teenager. They changed, tried their hand in a new genre and it wasn't for me.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
September 28, 2026 at 5:54 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 28
It happens & it's not the end of the world!
I usually finish the books I start, but there are exceptions. My last DNF was from an author that I adored as a teenager. They changed, tried their hand in a new genre and it wasn't for me.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
It happens & it's not the end of the world!
I usually finish the books I start, but there are exceptions. My last DNF was from an author that I adored as a teenager. They changed, tried their hand in a new genre and it wasn't for me.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 27
I've done a lot of research around names & their meaning. I wanted each character to mean something, sometimes even forshadowing what will happen to said character 🫢 (only for minor characters).
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
I've done a lot of research around names & their meaning. I wanted each character to mean something, sometimes even forshadowing what will happen to said character 🫢 (only for minor characters).
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
September 27, 2026 at 10:20 AM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 27
I've done a lot of research around names & their meaning. I wanted each character to mean something, sometimes even forshadowing what will happen to said character 🫢 (only for minor characters).
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
I've done a lot of research around names & their meaning. I wanted each character to mean something, sometimes even forshadowing what will happen to said character 🫢 (only for minor characters).
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 26
How about the very first paragraph of Curse of Nohvan?
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
How about the very first paragraph of Curse of Nohvan?
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
September 26, 2026 at 3:49 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 26
How about the very first paragraph of Curse of Nohvan?
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
How about the very first paragraph of Curse of Nohvan?
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
September 24, 2026 at 8:50 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 23
I wonder if I'm the only one with this... Commas! I tend to write (too) long sentences with commas. It makes all perfect sense in my head but not for readers... So my second passes usually break down my sentences into more digestable bits.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
I wonder if I'm the only one with this... Commas! I tend to write (too) long sentences with commas. It makes all perfect sense in my head but not for readers... So my second passes usually break down my sentences into more digestable bits.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
September 23, 2026 at 6:16 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 23
I wonder if I'm the only one with this... Commas! I tend to write (too) long sentences with commas. It makes all perfect sense in my head but not for readers... So my second passes usually break down my sentences into more digestable bits.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
I wonder if I'm the only one with this... Commas! I tend to write (too) long sentences with commas. It makes all perfect sense in my head but not for readers... So my second passes usually break down my sentences into more digestable bits.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 22
My list is very small, I don't have a lot of time to read these days. It turns out, publishing a book is a full time job and it's not even my day job 😂
For now: The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance by @chiarab.bsky.social
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
My list is very small, I don't have a lot of time to read these days. It turns out, publishing a book is a full time job and it's not even my day job 😂
For now: The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance by @chiarab.bsky.social
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
September 22, 2026 at 8:43 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 22
My list is very small, I don't have a lot of time to read these days. It turns out, publishing a book is a full time job and it's not even my day job 😂
For now: The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance by @chiarab.bsky.social
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
My list is very small, I don't have a lot of time to read these days. It turns out, publishing a book is a full time job and it's not even my day job 😂
For now: The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance by @chiarab.bsky.social
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 21
Vi, the mage, doesn't start as power-hungry. But he is young - for an elf - and easily convinced by others, especially his peers. The curse land of Variska will try again and again to break his joyful spirit 🥲
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
Vi, the mage, doesn't start as power-hungry. But he is young - for an elf - and easily convinced by others, especially his peers. The curse land of Variska will try again and again to break his joyful spirit 🥲
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
September 21, 2026 at 5:54 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 21
Vi, the mage, doesn't start as power-hungry. But he is young - for an elf - and easily convinced by others, especially his peers. The curse land of Variska will try again and again to break his joyful spirit 🥲
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
Vi, the mage, doesn't start as power-hungry. But he is young - for an elf - and easily convinced by others, especially his peers. The curse land of Variska will try again and again to break his joyful spirit 🥲
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 20
"Continued" or "stated" are ones I had to tone down. "Apparently" is another one, thankfully easiest to spot and correct!
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
"Continued" or "stated" are ones I had to tone down. "Apparently" is another one, thankfully easiest to spot and correct!
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
September 20, 2026 at 10:20 AM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 20
"Continued" or "stated" are ones I had to tone down. "Apparently" is another one, thankfully easiest to spot and correct!
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
"Continued" or "stated" are ones I had to tone down. "Apparently" is another one, thankfully easiest to spot and correct!
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 19
What does it feel like to land in Variska? Well, Nohvan can tell you all about it.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
What does it feel like to land in Variska? Well, Nohvan can tell you all about it.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
September 19, 2026 at 3:49 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 19
What does it feel like to land in Variska? Well, Nohvan can tell you all about it.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
What does it feel like to land in Variska? Well, Nohvan can tell you all about it.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 18
This is Fifi! 16 yo. My official supervisor & grounding friend.
She's an absolute sweetie! Cuddles in her own time of course.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
This is Fifi! 16 yo. My official supervisor & grounding friend.
She's an absolute sweetie! Cuddles in her own time of course.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
September 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 18
This is Fifi! 16 yo. My official supervisor & grounding friend.
She's an absolute sweetie! Cuddles in her own time of course.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
This is Fifi! 16 yo. My official supervisor & grounding friend.
She's an absolute sweetie! Cuddles in her own time of course.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 17
Nohvan would write on different cultures: their myths, legends, customs. Either educational/documentary or folktales for children.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
Nohvan would write on different cultures: their myths, legends, customs. Either educational/documentary or folktales for children.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
September 17, 2026 at 8:50 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 17
Nohvan would write on different cultures: their myths, legends, customs. Either educational/documentary or folktales for children.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
Nohvan would write on different cultures: their myths, legends, customs. Either educational/documentary or folktales for children.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
ARC readers wanted!
If you're into epic/dark fantasy and want a story full of adventures, vampires, found family, grief & betrayals, then I would love to have you on my ARC team ✨️
Application link: forms.gle/Qq1GXD6tk7Tq...
Join us in Variska if you dare 🎃 🦇
#BookSky #WritingCommunity #ARC
If you're into epic/dark fantasy and want a story full of adventures, vampires, found family, grief & betrayals, then I would love to have you on my ARC team ✨️
Application link: forms.gle/Qq1GXD6tk7Tq...
Join us in Variska if you dare 🎃 🦇
#BookSky #WritingCommunity #ARC
September 16, 2026 at 8:01 PM
ARC readers wanted!
If you're into epic/dark fantasy and want a story full of adventures, vampires, found family, grief & betrayals, then I would love to have you on my ARC team ✨️
Application link: forms.gle/Qq1GXD6tk7Tq...
Join us in Variska if you dare 🎃 🦇
#BookSky #WritingCommunity #ARC
If you're into epic/dark fantasy and want a story full of adventures, vampires, found family, grief & betrayals, then I would love to have you on my ARC team ✨️
Application link: forms.gle/Qq1GXD6tk7Tq...
Join us in Variska if you dare 🎃 🦇
#BookSky #WritingCommunity #ARC
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 16
Here's a 5 min haiku:
Leaves falling onto wet ground
Green and brown patchwork
My window into autumn
Terrible I know.
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
Here's a 5 min haiku:
Leaves falling onto wet ground
Green and brown patchwork
My window into autumn
Terrible I know.
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
September 16, 2026 at 6:16 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 16
Here's a 5 min haiku:
Leaves falling onto wet ground
Green and brown patchwork
My window into autumn
Terrible I know.
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
Here's a 5 min haiku:
Leaves falling onto wet ground
Green and brown patchwork
My window into autumn
Terrible I know.
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
I finally set a date!
Curse of Nohvan will come out on November 2nd 🦇
Shortly after Halloween 🎃 So if you want to keep the dark & scary vibe, you can always jump into Variska o/
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
Curse of Nohvan will come out on November 2nd 🦇
Shortly after Halloween 🎃 So if you want to keep the dark & scary vibe, you can always jump into Variska o/
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
September 15, 2026 at 9:59 PM
I finally set a date!
Curse of Nohvan will come out on November 2nd 🦇
Shortly after Halloween 🎃 So if you want to keep the dark & scary vibe, you can always jump into Variska o/
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
Curse of Nohvan will come out on November 2nd 🦇
Shortly after Halloween 🎃 So if you want to keep the dark & scary vibe, you can always jump into Variska o/
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 13
For once Nohvan and I are the same: overall pretty organised. With his group... I'd say mixed. Kanagon is very organised, Vi... let's say relies on Kanagon. And Cinder... Cinder is Cinder 😂
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
For once Nohvan and I are the same: overall pretty organised. With his group... I'd say mixed. Kanagon is very organised, Vi... let's say relies on Kanagon. And Cinder... Cinder is Cinder 😂
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
September 13, 2026 at 5:20 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 13
For once Nohvan and I are the same: overall pretty organised. With his group... I'd say mixed. Kanagon is very organised, Vi... let's say relies on Kanagon. And Cinder... Cinder is Cinder 😂
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
For once Nohvan and I are the same: overall pretty organised. With his group... I'd say mixed. Kanagon is very organised, Vi... let's say relies on Kanagon. And Cinder... Cinder is Cinder 😂
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 12
I wanted to show that Variska isn't all sunshine & rainbows... Difficult decisions have to be made.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
I wanted to show that Variska isn't all sunshine & rainbows... Difficult decisions have to be made.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
September 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 12
I wanted to show that Variska isn't all sunshine & rainbows... Difficult decisions have to be made.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
I wanted to show that Variska isn't all sunshine & rainbows... Difficult decisions have to be made.
#WritingCommunity #BookSky
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 11
Anything magical, cosy, witchy!
Last year I read "Rewitched" by @lucyjanewood.bsky.social and if you're into the genre, I highly recommend it!
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
Anything magical, cosy, witchy!
Last year I read "Rewitched" by @lucyjanewood.bsky.social and if you're into the genre, I highly recommend it!
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
September 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 11
Anything magical, cosy, witchy!
Last year I read "Rewitched" by @lucyjanewood.bsky.social and if you're into the genre, I highly recommend it!
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
Anything magical, cosy, witchy!
Last year I read "Rewitched" by @lucyjanewood.bsky.social and if you're into the genre, I highly recommend it!
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 10
Power, more in the ability sense of it.
As in, "I want the power to get the hell out of here"
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
Power, more in the ability sense of it.
As in, "I want the power to get the hell out of here"
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
September 10, 2026 at 8:50 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 10
Power, more in the ability sense of it.
As in, "I want the power to get the hell out of here"
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
Power, more in the ability sense of it.
As in, "I want the power to get the hell out of here"
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 9
Me! I've always dreamt of flying ever since I was a kid.
Nohvan doesn't actually dream of superpowers, he isn't a fan of magic.
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
Me! I've always dreamt of flying ever since I was a kid.
Nohvan doesn't actually dream of superpowers, he isn't a fan of magic.
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
September 9, 2026 at 6:16 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 9
Me! I've always dreamt of flying ever since I was a kid.
Nohvan doesn't actually dream of superpowers, he isn't a fan of magic.
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
Me! I've always dreamt of flying ever since I was a kid.
Nohvan doesn't actually dream of superpowers, he isn't a fan of magic.
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 8
In another world, Nohvan would like uni because he'd be free to do his own research. He'd go into history or sociology.
But this is pure speculation!
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
In another world, Nohvan would like uni because he'd be free to do his own research. He'd go into history or sociology.
But this is pure speculation!
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
September 8, 2026 at 8:43 PM
#FantasyIndiesSeptember Day 8
In another world, Nohvan would like uni because he'd be free to do his own research. He'd go into history or sociology.
But this is pure speculation!
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social
In another world, Nohvan would like uni because he'd be free to do his own research. He'd go into history or sociology.
But this is pure speculation!
#WritingCommunity
@chesneyinfalt.bsky.social
@lvrussell.bsky.social