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    a small poetry break

    Something to fill the silence while I work on an actual update. …

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    Trusting The Struggle

    The truth of it for me is that I can't force the writing. But I can work on other things in the meantime.…

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    A Neil Gaiman Giveaway!

    I am one of a handful of indie authors who are participating in the C.L. Cannon’s Neil Gaiman Giveaway! Subscribe to today’s bestselling authors…

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    March 2022 News Wrap-Up

    I realized that I haven't caught up with y'all lately about some of the things that happened since I released Cast a Shadow of…

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  • In Ask the Cast a Question/ Cast A Shadow Of Doubt/ Characters/ In Sleep You Know

    Ask the Cast: Vali and Sousa

    Here's an interview with Vali and Sousa - read what's been keeping this duo busy, some organizations that they support, and what you can…

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  • In Ask the Cast a Question/ Cast A Shadow Of Doubt/ Characters/ In Sleep You Know

    Ask the Cast a Question, an ongoing series

    I am going to make a reoccurring series where I "interview" the characters from ISYK/CASOD and see what they have to say. Questions will range…

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  • In Cast A Shadow Of Doubt/ Characters

    Character Love Languages

    For Valentine's Day, let's talk about the different ways that each of the main characters demonstrate love, both romantic and friendly. …

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  • In Cast A Shadow Of Doubt/ Events

    So. Much. Talking.

    I've been talking so much! Here's the links from my Launch Party videos, plus my upcoming interview with Subculture Talk!…

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  • In Cast A Shadow Of Doubt/ Characters

    AMA: Character Favorite Songs

    Someone asked me what songs I'd say are the favorites of each of the major characters. Well obviously this is one of the best…

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  • In Cast A Shadow Of Doubt/ In Sleep You Know/ On Creating

    Mixtapes as a Love Language

    I make soundtracks for my books for the same reason that I make mixtapes - they're my love language and I want to share…

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Christiane Knight is an artist, poet, writer, and author of the contemporary fantasy series Stories of the Eleriannan. A former club and radio DJ, Christiane's love of dark subculture and music infuses her stories and characters. Her novels are set in the Fae infused version of her already quirky hometown, Baltimore MD.

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Hair is looking more orange today, shoes are chann Hair is looking more orange today, shoes are channeling Hobi energy. It's fun to wear all black but have these shoes and this hair, let me tell you. People notice. They don't have a choice 😂 #orangehairdontcare #pinkshoes #hobicore #gothsinbrightcolors #whyactyourage
2023 is the Year to Embrace Every year I choose a 2023 is the Year to Embrace Every year I choose a word to represent everything I want to embody in the next 365 days. This year the word is Embrace. Read more about why I chose that word at the link! https://www.christianeknight.com/2023-is-the-year-to-embrace/ #WordOfTheYear #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #2023
Holiday greetings from the creepy green alien head Holiday greetings from the creepy green alien head that lives on our front porch.
Happy early birthday to meeeee. It's a French terr Happy early birthday to meeeee. It's a French terry sweatshirt, so not too heavy, and extra big for comfy feelings. Like a warm Suga hug!
Evidently my doodle of choice when I'm forced to m Evidently my doodle of choice when I'm forced to make many phone calls is root vegetables. #doodlesofinstagram #rootveggies
When Merrick crashed a Halloween party at the big When Merrick crashed a Halloween party at the big Victorian house on the outskirts of town that was legendary for throwing wild and weird parties, he had no idea what he was in for. In the end, he found himself with new powers, a girlfriend who can visit him in his dreams, and a seven year bond with the local Fae court. Then the mortal enemies of his new friends show up to his band's first gig, and Merrick finds himself trying to prevent the start of a war that will have consequences for everyone, Fae and human alike. In Sleep You Know is a perfect book to start off your Samhain season! You can get it from all the usual suspects, or directly through me. Link in my bio! #insleepyouknow #samhain #halloween #eleriannan #halloweenfae #faeofbaltimore #fantasywritersofinstagram #fantasybooks
The cutest tote bag arrived today! Em always has t The cutest tote bag arrived today! Em always has the most adorable illustrations, and this kitty Yoongi is no exception. Also laughed so much when I found the "Hup!" Jin photo. Also, this tote is so nicely made! A top zipper, an inside zip pocket, and a bottom gusset for more room. Did I mention the art? 😻 #ddaemg #kaepjjang #yoongi
Mom got me the gift of endless RJ hugs! This pic a Mom got me the gift of endless RJ hugs! This pic also features my new shorter hair with magically disappearing curls. But most importantly: RJ!!! #BT21 #RJ #RJmakemechurros
Here's a little mood board teaser for my current w Here's a little mood board teaser for my current work in progress, A Third Kind of Madness. It's set in the Eleriannan storyline; though the main characters are new ones, you'll get more interactions with some favorites from the first two books as well! I can't wait to introduce Denny, Peri, and all the new characters to you. #baltimorefae #CASOD #ISYK #eleriannan #fantasywritersofinstagram #writersofinstagram #writingmoodboard
New Blog Post! "People tell you to write what you New Blog Post! "People tell you to write what you know. It’s one of the most common pieces of advice to aspiring writers. And it works: when you put down words that are based in your lived experience, they ring true. They are solid, trustworthy, something understandable by most readers. It’s why autobiographical books from famous people often do well. Readers want to feel what it was like to live that life, be involved in those moments, understand the parts of the story that weren’t shared with the general public at the time. Maybe it’s a voyeuristic compulsion, I don’t know. Maybe it’s just curiosity." Get the link in my bio or go here: https://www.christianeknight.com/these-people-oh-theyre-all-me/ #writingcommunity #fantasywritersofinstagram #fantasywritersofig #writeradvice #charactercreation #writewhatyouknow #baltimorewriters #eleriannan
He's here, he's here! He was waiting for me to get He's here, he's here! He was waiting for me to get out of the hospital, a perfect surprise. @thepoppinpuffer did such a great job on this little Yoongerine, I love him!
Some writers need community to help them stay focu Some writers need community to help them stay focused and motivated. I am definitely one of them! I like setting goals and seeing progress, and I enjoy working alongside other people focused on the same task, even if it's only virtually. Both my books owe a lot to NaNoWriMo, which gave me just the right push to achieve a little more than I might have. July is Camp NaNoWriMo month! Want to join in? Link below! https://nanowrimo.org/what-is-camp-nanowrimo #writersofinstagram #campnanowrimo #nanowrimo #writingcommunity #ATKOM #thirdkindofmadness #1667words #writinggoals #fantasywritersofinstagram
Some writers can push through blocks or pauses in Some writers can push through blocks or pauses in the writing process. I am not one of them, and I don’t think that’s a healthy approach for me anyway. A pause is when the story stops rolling out of my brain and through my fingertips onto the screen for a short period. It isn’t the same as a block–where nothing will come and it feels like a scramble to find any words at all–it’s more like needing to hit the pause button on a video while I take a bio or snack break. Except in this case I’m not the one hitting the pause button, it’s the story itself. It’s like the story needs to gather itself together before we can go on telling it. [read more at the link below or in my bio!] https://www.christianeknight.com/trusting-the-struggle/ #writingcommunity #writersblock #theartistsway #trustyourstruggle #fantasywritersofinstagram #writersofinstagram
One year ago today, I released my first book in th One year ago today, I released my first book in the Stories of the Eleriannan series, In Sleep You Know. The tale of how Merrick and his friends fall in with the Fae of Baltimore and bring change to their world has managed to gather some fans and I couldn't be more grateful. If you like modern day fae tales, post-punk music, and stories with funny, compassionate and hopeful characters, you can get your copy through the links in my profile. Don't forget to listen to the Spotify soundtrack too! #insleepyouknow #bookbirthday #writersofinstagram #contemporaryfantasy #urbanfantasy #bookstagram #fantasybooks #postpunk #moderndayfae #baltimore #gothfae #bookswithsoundtracks
Here's an interview with Vali and Sousa - read wha Here's an interview with Vali and Sousa - read what's been keeping this duo busy, some organizations that they support, and what you can expect to see in the future from them and the Baltimore Fae! https://www.christianeknight.com/ask-the-cast-vali-and-sousa/ #castashadowofdoubt #insleepyouknow #eleriannan #baltimorefae #urbanfantasy #contemporaryfantasy #punkfae #communitybuilding #characterinterviews #askaquestion #savewhatyoulove #baltimore
They're here! They're here! The big box of my copi They're here! They're here! The big box of my copies of Cast a Shadow of Doubt are in. If you ordered a signed copy, they'll be going out this week! If you didn't, there's still time to get one... The link is in my bio! #castashadowofdoubt #CASOD #fantasywritersofinstagram #fantasyreadersofinstagram #booklaunch #eleriannan #baltimorefae #bookstagram #bookswithsoundtracks
It's launch day!! You can now purchase your copy o It's launch day!! You can now purchase your copy of Cast a Shadow of Doubt on Amazon or through Ko-fi. (Link to everything in my bio!) I got the proof copy yesterday, just in time, and I couldn't be more excited! Over on my Facebook page and my blog I'll be posting fun bits about the characters and storyline all day, so I hope you'll join me! #castashadowofdoubt #CASOD #writersofinstagram #fantasywritersofinstagram #moderndayfae #booklaunch #postpunkfae #insleepyouknow #baltimorefae #fantasynovels
I’ve talked about the soundtracks [aka mixtapes] I’ve talked about the soundtracks [aka mixtapes] to my books a couple of times here, and how the music is part and parcel of the atmosphere and story — integral, if you ask me. You could read the stories and never listen to the tracks I chose to go with each chapter, but you’d be missing out on some of the nuance and thematic references. I mean…it’s up to you, I guess… Seriously though, the concept of a soundtrack for my stories comes in part from the longstanding tradition in visual media, sure, but even more so from my longstanding tradition to make mixtapes for people I care about, or who I want to care about. I’ve been making mixtapes since I was about ten years old; at first, I used one of those old cassette recorders with a condenser mic and buttons that would make a loud CLUNK every time I would stop the player. My very first foray into learning how to make a proper mix was figuring out how to eradicate that CLUNK from the recording. ---read the rest, including my super secret way to eliminate the CLUNK that will serve you well if you're traveling back to 1978, at my blog. Link via linktree, on my profile! #mixtapesarealovelanguage #mixtapes #soundtracksforbooks #isyk #CASOD #writerslovemusic #writingcommunity
Does your fantasy book have: 🌳 dancing trees 🦷 toothy maws ✨ mysterious elementals 🎸 musical magic 🍄 the fungus among us 🧇 faerie food 🎡 summer festivals 🌇 the power of hope 🎧 a soundtrack ❓ Rejoin Lucee, Cullen, Merrick, Vali, Sousa, and all the other Mortal-born and Fae of Baltimore in another magical, musical adventure! Now with 100% more outdoor summer music festivals, uncanny graffiti, and shadowy forces. Cast a Shadow of Doubt is out on Imbolc, February 1st 2022! But you can P R E O R D E R now at christianeknight.com - you can also get there through the link in my profile! #CASOD #contemporaryfantasy #urbanfantasy #fantasywritersofinstagram #baltimorefae #moderndayfae #eleriannan #booklaunch #isyk
I’m so pleased to reveal the official cover for I’m so pleased to reveal the official cover for Cast a Shadow of Doubt, the sequel to In Sleep You Know! The novel will be available in ebook and paperback for purchase through my website and Amazon, and of course all the other important places. Pre-orders for the Kindle are available NOW, through this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PSKZ2V6 Here’s the blurb, to whet your appetite: Lucee Fearney legitimately inherited the leadership of the Fae faction known as Eleriannan, but what will happen when they find out that she still only has the magical skills of a Mortal? When unexpected, dangerous visitors show up at the door of Maithe House, they bring word of an enemy that none of the Fae know how to fight. Even if Lucee can learn to trust herself and lean on her friends for help, will it be enough to take down the powerful and mysterious foe known as the Mealladhan? Rejoin Lucee, Cullen, Merrick, Vali, Sousa, and all the other Mortal-born and Fae of Baltimore in another magical, musical adventure! Now with 100% more outdoor summer music festivals, uncanny graffiti, and shadowy forces. Stay tuned for more release info, including giveaways and other fun activities, and make sure that you’re signed up for my mailing list so that you’re among the first to know when the book goes live on February 1st, 2022! #coverreveal #castashadowofdoubt #fantasywritersofinstagram #fantasywritersofig #contemporaryfantasy #baltimorefae #hopeindarkness #insleepyouknow #sequel #eleriannan #gothfae #urbanfantasy
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