Rachael A Edwards

fantasy writer | gamer | book lover | A FATE UNWOVEN (Fall 2025 by Peachtree Teen)

[rachaelawrites]

I haven’t been on here for a while but I’m so excited to announce that my debut YA fantasy novel, A FATE UNWOVEN (formerly Threads of Fate) will be published in fall 2025 by Peachtree Teen! In celebration I’m sharing the official book pitch and some stunning artwork by @warickaart!! ❄️

In this wintery young adult fantasy, Prince Dimas is desperate to legitimize his claim to the throne by capturing Lena, a young heretical storyteller destined to be the Empire's next Fateweaver. But Lena will do anything to sever her magical bond to the upstart Emperor…even if it means striking a deal with an ancient and vengeful spirit.

[bigandlong]

If you see this on your dashboard, reblog this, NO MATTER WHAT and all your dreams and wishes will come true.

[jae-felidae]

Oh hey! Haven’t seen this in forever! Didn’t reblog it when it came across me before, not gonna skip it this time, I need some good vibes.

[rachaelawrites]

A FATE UNWOVEN is now available to preorder in the US, and in celebration, I’m running a preorder giveaway!!

If you preorder and fill out the form linked below , you will receive a set of A5 character cards by the incredible @moth.deity! The set will include Lena and Dimas (pictured) along with 4 other characters!

When a heretical storyteller receives the ability to control fate - a power which binds her to the empire’s future ruler - she will do anything to be free, even if it means trusting the ancient spirit in her mind. Out 30 September 2025.

Link to preorder page and the giveaway form can be found here: https://linktr.ee/rachaelawrites?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=4bea3ef0-5a3f-4a2b-adbc-f39d6d057727

[rachaelawrites]

❄️ IT’S BOOK DEBUT YEAR ❄️

A Fate Unwoven, my wintery YA fantasy, is out on September 30 2025 with @peachtreeteen! You can add it on Goodreads here https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221594317

A Fate Unwoven

A heretical storyteller partners with an ancient spirit…

[bigandlong]

If you see this on your dashboard, reblog this, NO MATTER WHAT and all your dreams and wishes will come true.

[jae-felidae]

Oh hey! Haven’t seen this in forever! Didn’t reblog it when it came across me before, not gonna skip it this time, I need some good vibes.

[rachaelawrites]

Made a little something for one of my favourite bits of writing from this draft of my Victorian Gothic WIP 🖤

[foldingfittedsheets]

[girlwithouthands-deactivated201]

“In Russian, Baba Yaga’s name is not capitalized. Indeed, it is not a name at all, but a description—“old lady yaga” or perhaps “scary old woman.”  There is often more than one Baba Yaga in a story, and thus we should really say “a Baba Yaga,” “the Baba Yaga.” We do so in these tales when a story would otherwise be confusing. We have continued the western tradition of capitalizing Baba Yaga, since the words cannot be translated and have no other meaning in English (aside perhaps from the pleasant associations of a rum baba).  There is no graceful way to put the name in the plural in English, and in Russian tales multiple iterations of Baba Yaga never appear at the same time, only in sequence: Baba Yaga sisters or cousins talk about one another, or send travelers along to one another, but they do not live together.  The first-person pronoun “I” in Russian, ‘ia,’ is also uncapitalized. In some tales our witch is called only “Yaga.” A few tales refer to her as “Yagishna,” a patronymic form suggesting that she is Yaga’s daughter rather than Yaga herself. (That in turn suggests that Baba Yaga reproduces parthenogenetically, and some scholars agree that she does.)  The lack of capitalization in every published Russian folktale also hints at Baba Yaga’s status as a type rather than an individual, a paradigmatic mean or frightening old woman.  This description in place of a name, too, could suggest that it was once a euphemism for another name or term, too holy or frightening to be spoken, and therefore now long forgotten.”

— Sibelan Forrester, from her introduction to Baba Yaga: The Wild Witch of the East in Russian Fairy Tales

[jabberwockypie]

I feel like this suggests that - with much dedication and study - you, too, could go out into the woods and be a baba yaga.

[roach-works]

my long term retirement plans kinda hinge on it, yeah

[rachaelawrites]

Someone started a ‘my book as ao3 tags’ trend and I couldn’t resist ~

[rachaelawrites]

A little something from Threads this week for Saturdark's prompt of magic 🖤 it's getting hard to find new stuff to share without spoiling anything, so excuse the redaction!

[neenarchive]

maidens if you are going to flee dramatically from my castle in the middle of the night once i reveal my true nature to you please leave your candelabra on the little ledge by the portcullis we are running out of them

[neenarchive]

starting to think these maidens are stumbling in soaked through from the rain just to steal my beautiful gowns and homeware are any of you actually lost

[unbotheredmuse]

[chaosthedemon]

[agentsofoakenshiield]

[madtechnomage]

The Crushing Weight of Not Knowing If There Is a Task

[as-if-and-only-if]

im starting to think this crushing weight is not about the tasks

[rachaelawrites]

Prince x bodyguard romance anyone?

[evermore-grimoire]

The Evermore Grimoire: Shapeshifters

A Hellhound is a supernatural dog in folklore that originates from the Underworld. The Hellhound has been seen several times throughout history, and it is not specific to any one place, but they are commonly associated with graveyards and the underworld. While considered a bad omen, the hellhound has often helped many as well. It was also said to warn people of danger and protect them when they needed it. The dog is often very loyal to those who call upon one and is said to be very watchful. While the creatures are often known as evil, they are not as evil as one would suggest. Seeing a hellhound or hearing one howl may be an omen or even a cause of death. Hellhounds are called ‘The Bearers of Death’ because they were supposedly created by ancient demons to serve as heralds of death.

artwork by giovannag

[theitcharchives]

Writing, 5% of the time:

Writing, 95% of the time:

[rachaelawrites]

actual footage of what it's like to be in the query trenches/on sub

[fuckysuckybrigade]

I love to use my disability “as an excuse.” Fuck yeah my disability is an excuse. It’s the most valid excuse I have. I’m not helping you lift that box/etc because my disability would make it fucking painful. Not wanting to be in pain is a good enough reason. I’m not going to put myself in pain to comfort your sensibilities.

Yes I’m using my disability as an excuse because I refuse to hurt myself for you. If you’re mad about it you can cry! ❤️

[fuckysuckybrigade]

Happy disability pride month.

In honor of my chronic pain flareup that I could’ve avoided by asking my wife for help here’s your reminder to say no to stuff when it is safe to do so!! Ask for help!!

This month practice saying “I can’t do that. It would hurt me.” or “can I have help with (x)?” Start with a friend or family member who you feel comfortable asserting your boundaries with and keep saying no.