Bez: Interactive Fiction, Visual Novels, & Writing

Meme's still going... 😂

Needless to say, I look nothing like *either* of those two original panels these days... 33 years is a long time! 🤷‍♂️

One of my favorite people on Bluesky has had one of the worst things to happen with a piece of technology in a rather unfriendly economy to have it happen in... if you're able to help, please consider doing so.

I may have to post my last #ReadAnEbookWeek review tomorrow instead of today--time got away from me. Please look forward to it!

One of my New Year's Resolutions is to do more video content, specifically for TikTok. Do y'all have any tips/guidance/warnings for posting on there that I should know? Would like to try posting on the #BookTok side for #ReadAnEbookWeek specifically, but general advice is welcome!

A yellow banner with purple text that reads, “Bez Reviews Independent Books: #ReadAnEbookWeek”. On the left side is my (Bez’s) mascot character Dogwater, a cat alien who has black fur on his right side, and cream-colored fur on his left side. The inside of his ears are purple, as are the leaf-shaped antenna sticking out of his head. His face is a TV screen that is currently displaying a triangle split in half with the word “Norbez” written on it. On the right side is the cover of Journey Home & Emergence: Emergence shows a man & woman standing across from each other in the backdrop of an orange sunset, and Journey Home shows two witches flying brooms in the backdrop of space & planets, with blue & purple hues.

Today for #ReadAnEbookWeek I’m looking at two short stories. Both are about the power of love—the one by @maybarros.com.br is about an aromantic QPR, and the other by @amweald.com is about a longing that surpasses physical space.
Link to review in the replies!
#BRIB #BookSky #queerbooks

Late Valentines Relationship Bundle logo

And the Late Valentines Relationship Bundle is live!

38 TTRPGs, friendship, romance, monsters, 80% off.

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Stack of books with TORMENT A GOTHIC ANTHOLOGY on top

TORMENT is one week away!

Is it on your TBR?

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#indiebook #anthology

THIS LOOKS EXTREMELY UP MY ALLEY AND I AM EXCITED!!!

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Heck yeah! & for sure! Maybe we can discuss this more on Discord, if you're on there? I'm "norbezjones" there too!

Gotcha! Huh!

Here's a post-shower thought: do you know anyone else who wants to post more on TikTok? We should make a group together to support each other's videos and things like that!

I see keywords in the description. So TikTok has keywords and hashtags? /genq

Nice! That video is a riot! X)

Gotcha! Tysm for the info!

What as that video? I'd love to see!

I see, I see! (takes notes) Thank you for the guidance!
Daily content is very intimidating to me. Does the algo reward that most?

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Bez Reviews Independent Books #14: Journey Home & Emergence (Read An Ebook Week 2026) Today for Read An Ebook Week I’m looking at two short stories. Both are about the power of love—one is about an aromantic QPR, and the other is about a longing that surpasses physical space.

Review: norbezdoes.wordpress.com/2026/03/06/b...

A yellow banner with purple text that reads, “Bez Reviews Independent Books: #ReadAnEbookWeek”. On the left side is my (Bez’s) mascot character Dogwater, a cat alien who has black fur on his right side, and cream-colored fur on his left side. The inside of his ears are purple, as are the leaf-shaped antenna sticking out of his head. His face is a TV screen that is currently displaying a triangle split in half with the word “Norbez” written on it. On the right side is the cover of Journey Home & Emergence: Emergence shows a man & woman standing across from each other in the backdrop of an orange sunset, and Journey Home shows two witches flying brooms in the backdrop of space & planets, with blue & purple hues.

Today for #ReadAnEbookWeek I’m looking at two short stories. Both are about the power of love—the one by @maybarros.com.br is about an aromantic QPR, and the other by @amweald.com is about a longing that surpasses physical space.
Link to review in the replies!
#BRIB #BookSky #queerbooks

One of my New Year's Resolutions is to do more video content, specifically for TikTok. Do y'all have any tips/guidance/warnings for posting on there that I should know? Would like to try posting on the #BookTok side for #ReadAnEbookWeek specifically, but general advice is welcome!

Tysm!

I'd love an epub copy of GYRE to look at!

You're very welcome! <3 I'm glad! The story is great; you should be proud!

You're very welcome! I loved the story, and hope I can direct more eyes to it! It's a fantastic piece!

Genuinely did not expect this! As an indie author, getting such a full and detailed review is such a lovely surprise. Means the world to me that someone not only enjoyed my story, but took the time and effort to write their thoughts on it out like this 💙❤️ Thank you so much for the support~!

Get the bundle this story is in and support indie authors! itch.io/b/3545/a-ver...

Bez Reviews Independent Books #13: Yes, Captain (Read An Ebook Week 2026) In today’s review, I’m looking at the NSFW short story Yes, Captain by O.Z. Laws! A pastry chef and a starship captain have a secret relationship, and they sneak together to have a fun night.

Review: norbezdoes.wordpress.com/2026/03/05/b...

A yellow banner with purple text that reads, “Bez Reviews Independent Books: #ReadAnEbookWeek”. On the left side is my (Bez’s) mascot character Dogwater, a cat alien who has black fur on his right side, and cream-colored fur on his left side. The inside of his ears are purple, as are the leaf-shaped antenna sticking out of his head. His face is a TV screen that is currently displaying a triangle split in half with the word “Norbez” written on it. On the right side is the cover of Yes, Captain: it is in orange tones, showing the main character Melissa looking shyly at a large, authoritative figure looking over her. There are shooting stars in the background, and the title is written in a cursive-ish, handwritten font. On the bottom right, it says, “by O.Z. Laws. Cover art by @Coffee_lyah.”

In today’s review, I’m looking at the NSFW short story Yes, Captain by @olipie.bsky.social ! A pastry chef and a starship captain have a secret relationship, and they sneak together to have a fun night.
Link to review in the replies!
#BRIB #BookSky #queerbooks #ReadAnEbookWeek

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All my books will be on sale at 50% off (or FREE!) during #Smashwords #ReadAnEbookWeek from March 1-7, 2026.

My stories usually have bi leads, werewolves, sapphic longing, wit and wordplay, and just enough quirk to make it fun.

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