Christine Rains

@crainswriter

Multi-genre writer, book blogger, gamer, and geek mom. Explorer of haunted places. Stops for corny roadside attractions. Please, no soliciting. I'm not looking for editors, beta readers, or cover artists. No DMs.

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Christine Rains@crainswriter· 1d

#FantasyIndiesAugust Day 12 Top reads of 2026 so far: You Let Me In by Camilla Bruce The Mapmaker by N.E. White The Witchstone by Henry H. Neff A Parade of Horribles by Matt Dinniman Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies August with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 12th, and the theme is your top reads of 2026 so far.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· 8d

"It’s got all the cozy #Christmas vibes, snow, carols, found family, but with a lovely #Omegaverse twist and plenty of steam." KNOTTIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE is #FREE today through the 9th! A taste of the holidays in August. #booksky #romance #freebooks www.amazon.com/Knottin-Arou...

Background is light blue with Christmas lights and a Christmas tree. The cover for the Omegaverse romance book, Knottin' Around the Christmas Tree. Text reads: Their fates were sealed when the snow began to fall.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· 10d

#FantasyIndiesAugust Day 3 This is a placeholder cover for my dark fantasy LitRPG series, The Dreadful Host. The first book will be The Hunting Grounds. I need to add more details and make it sharp. Plus I need a series symbol/logo. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Red tinged horror book cover with a fox skull on a forest floor. Title is The Hunting Grounds by Christine Rains.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· 11d

Having fun at #GenCon2026. So many Carls and Donuts today. It was wonderful. Best and friendliest fandom. I was wearing my Goddamnit Donut shirt and got many fans shouting it out and fist bumps.

Statue of Dungeon Crawler Carl at Gen Con.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· 14d

First day at Gen Con and we're taking a break after our first successful quest. #GenCon

Christine Rains@crainswriter· 15d

#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 29 I'm keeping up with my 100 book reading challenge. I'm doing well with my short story goal. I'm a novel behind where I want to be book-wise. My print formatting took a month longer than expected, but it looks good. Thanks @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies July with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 29th, and the theme question is: how are you doing with your 2026 goals?

Christine Rains@crainswriter· 16d

Dead Boy Detectives. The gif was of Monty who is the witch's familiar, a crow, and he falls in love with one of the dead boy detectives who are ghosts. I was sad the show didn't get a second season. It was so good.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· 16d

#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 28 I'd like to see more cozy horror, and more smart heroines and villains. Not smart-mouthed heroes, which we see a lot, but rational. They don't act impulsively or out of spite, but the story still happens. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Horror meme. One character says to the other: I'm gonna do what any rational human being would do. Which is get the fuck out of here.

Image of a house with a girl running up the stairs. Text reads: cute girl attacked in kitchen. Runs past front door, goes upstairs.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· 17d

Sunday afternoon drive out to the middle of the wilderness and discovering an old cemetery.

Todd Cemetery. Entrance to old cemetery.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· 22d

#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 22 I love a fantasy cover with lush details. Paintings or drawings, not usually photographs. I prefer a person or people on the cover with elements of the story or in the middle of an intense scene. Love the new DCC ones! @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

The new alternate dust jacket covers for the Dungeon Crawler Carl series.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· 24d

#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 19 My writing buddy passed away last month, but his little brother is in training. If I'm lucky, he'll lie beside me on the couch when I'm writing on my laptop. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Image of a black cat snoozing on a blue blanket, looking adorable.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jul 13

#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 13 Marketing is my bane. I've completed workshops & spent countless hours researching it. What works for one person doesn't necessarily work for others. All you can do is put your work & yourself out there in a way you enjoy. @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Image of an elderly woman sitting in a blue chair cheering. Text reads: Who says product marketing is stressful? I'm 25 and I feel great.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jul 10

#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 10 Happy Friday! New to me author: Carter Keane (@carterkeane.bsky.social). Her new wonderful horror novella Morsel grabbed me earlier this year and hasn't let go. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Book cover to horror book Morsel by Carter Keane.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jul 9

"This is a sweet #Omegaverse and I completely devoured it." KNOT A CHANCE IN HELL is #FREE today through the 13th! Sweet & spicy Omegaverse #romance. #booksky #freebooks www.amazon.com/Knot-Chance-...

Background faded autumn leaves and the book cover for KNOT A CHANCE IN HELL. List of tropes: contemporary alternative world, sweet Omegaverse, standalone, multiple POV, grumpy vs. sunshine, why choose, nesting, knotting, possessive alphas, HEA.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jul 9

#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 9 The Dreadful Host aesthetics. I think the first book might be called The Hunting Grounds. I'm letting it sit with me for a while. (All images from Pexels.com) Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Image of a fox skull in the undergrowth of a dark forest.

Image of three horsemen with ragged black cloaks riding in a thick mist.

Woman dirty and hunting in a dark forest at night.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jul 6

We have two new babies in the neighborhood!

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jul 2

"If you love omegaverse with heart, cozy winter vibes, and Alphas who know exactly how to make an Omega feel cherished, this book is the perfect holiday treat." THE TWELVE KNOTS OF CHRISTMAS is #FREE July 1-5. #booksky #romance #Omegaverse A bit of Christmas in July! www.amazon.com/Twelve-Knots...

Background of gifts and a wreath on a sunny and sandy beach. Book cover of romance book, The Twelve Knots of Christmas. Text reads: A bit of Christmas in July. Free July 1st to July 5th. Grinch versus Jolly. Sweet Omegaverse. Small town romance.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jul 2

"In between the intra-team drama, there is plenty of fighting and sleuthing. I didn't see some of these twists coming. Rains does a superb job of keeping the reader guessing and off balance. Highly recommended to any fans of #fantasy." #FREE July 1-5. #LitRPG #booksky www.amazon.com/Ravage-Reven...

Image of a young elf woman in a red cloak in the shadows at night in a medieval alley. Cover of the book, Ravage of Revenants. Text reads: Every player knows to never split the party, but what if it's the only way to win? Fantasy. LitRPG. Now available on Amazon.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jul 1

I'm teaching my son to drive this summer, and to motivate him to come out of his teen cave, I promised we'll explore old cemeteries and have photo shoots.

A mysterious plague doctor standing in an old cemetery.

A plague doctor sitting on a stone bench in an old cemetery.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jul 1

Everyone knows never to split the party, but what if it's the only way to win? RAVAGE OF REVENANTS is #FREE today through July 5th! #fantasy #LitRPG #booksky #freebooks www.amazon.com/Ravage-Reven...

Image of sad woman with her head bowed. Text reads: I didn't say anything as he walked off. It would not be okay. I was on this quest alone now. Ravage of Revenants.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jul 1

#FantasyIndiesJuly Day 1 Happy Canada Day! 🍁 I'm Christine Rains, multi-genre author and gamer geek. I'm working on a dark fantasy horror LitRPG with the series name, The Dreadful Host, and some light, contemporary romance for my pen name.

Image of two wolves. Text reads: Inside every writer, there are two wolves. Light, cozy, humorous, fun romance. Dark, grim, suspenseful, gripping horror. And I want both. Along with the rest of the pack lurking in the background!

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jun 30

#FantasyIndiesJune Day 30 Short stories submitted: 4 Acceptances: 3 Rejections: 2 I fell behind on my novel projects, because I had a sad start to the month. Yet it was a good short story month. Thanks @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social @lvrussell.bsky.social

Fantasy Indies June with each day of the month listed with its theme. Today is the 30th, and the theme is the monthly wrap-up.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jun 28

It was so humid, my camera lens fogged up, but I loved the eerie effect it created. This road disappears into the water in the middle of nowhere.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jun 26

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jun 25

Found myself a quiet corner to write this afternoon as my son plays D&D. I ❤️ my local library. #amwriting #writerslife #writingcommunity

Image of library with a computer screen of a busy writer.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jun 15

#FantasyIndiesJune Day 15 Post a happy quote! :) Thanks @lvrussell.bsky.social @chesneyinfalt.bsky.social

Text reads: I would always rather be happy than dignified. Jane Eyre.

Text reads: Happiness is starting a new book.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jun 12

In the game of Alphas versus Omegas, someone is changing the rules so no one wins. KNOT DEAD YET is #FREE today through the 16th! #booksky #romance #Omegaverse #freebooks www.amazon.com/Knot-Dead-Ye...

Background of a closeup of a hockey face-off. Book cover for KNOT DEAD YET. Text reads: Sweet and spicy Omegaverse Why Choose? Omega in heat. Hockey romance. Free June 12th to 16th. These Alphas have worked hard to stay on top of their game. Now she has become the only victory that matters.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jun 12

Romance written for gamer geeks by a gamer geek. What happens when a group of gamers meet in real life for the first time? LOOSE CORSET is #FREE today through the 16th. #booksky #romance #freebooks #humor www.amazon.com/Loose-Corset...

Candy pink background with a vintage pin-up girl reading a book with her feet in the air and dice beside her. Text reads: Roll for love! Sexy cosplay and naughty games. Loose Corset is FREE. June 12th to 16th.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jun 8

"Of Blood and Sorrow put me through breakneck twists turns that made the ride quite worth it. With her creative concepts and gallows humor I can tell she has wicked fun as she writes. Oh, and it’s sexy, too." #FREE until the 9th! #booksky #fantasy #freebooks #vampires www.amazon.com/Blood-Sorrow...

Background image of a tough figure of a man wearing a black hooded jacket and his face is darkly hidden from the hood standing in the rain. Cover of the book, Of Blood and Sorrow. Text reads: Death has no face. Inventive paranormal with dark humor and spicy romance.

Christine Rains@crainswriter· Jun 5

"This is a wonderful, heavy paranormal read which manages to keep the entire thing on a very humanly emotional level." OF BLOOD AND SORROW is #FREE today through the 9th! #booksky #vampires #demons #freebooks #amreading #urbanfantasy www.amazon.com/Blood-Sorrow...