Writing dark fantasy & dystopian

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Mentioned Slavery, Dubious consent scenarios, Sex work, Arranged marriage, Child violence (elusive, not elaborated), Domestic violence, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Depression, Dissociation & dissociative episodes (part of the magic system/powers), Eating disorders (elusive, not elaborated), Hallucinations (part of the magic system/powers), Attempted suicide, Substance addiction (elusive, not elaborated), Alcohol consumption & abuse, Drugging, Amputation, Blood & gore depiction, Body horror, Body modifications, Dead bodies & body parts, Decapitation (of a dead body), Loss of autonomy, Loss of limb, Physical injuries, Scars, Terminal illness, Death of a parent, Death of a partner, Grief & loss depiction, BDSM (Asphyxia, anal, kinky sex, bonding, pegging), confinement, Fire & arson, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder & attempted murder, Organised crime, Whipping, Hunting, Animal and Character’s death on page, Big Bro beats the protagonist, Initiations, Religious cults.

About the Author

Lance W. Bones is an Italian LGBTQIA+ illustrator and author of dark fantasy, dystopian, and supernatural fiction with a focus on queer and neurodivergent representation. His published works include the comic series Outwards (2014) from Yaoi-Revolution, the dark academia horror novel Prima Materia (2025), and Posthuman, a dystopian SFF.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where can I buy your books?

You can find my book on Amazon, IngramSpark, and Barnes & Noble. Be sure to select your local Amazon market (.us, .it, etc.) for lower fees. The special edition dust jackets will be available exclusively through IngramSpark and Barnes & Noble.

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When is your next release coming out?

My first book of the Prima Materia series will be released on October 31st, 2025, and the special dust jacket edition will be released on the same day. In the event the release date is postponed, I’ll update my readers via my newsletter.

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When is your ARC or Street Team open?

You can sign up for ARCs or Street Team for ‘Prima Materia - On Matter and Decay’ via Google Form 

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What do you enjoy doing when you’re not writing?

If I don’t write, I’m probably drawing. If I’m not drawing, I’m probably reading. If I’m not reading, I’m probably info-dumping on random things I will never need in my life, like how Space-Time works or how Rosicrucian initiation works. I’m thirsty for information that can become a cool plot. Or maybe I’m just attending another emo or metalcore gig.

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