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06.03.2026 22:43 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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I went over to The Three Arts Bookstore in Poughkeepsie, NY to check how The Monsters Among Us is fairing, and there’s only one copy left!

In the area? A student at Vassar, perhaps? Head on over to grab it while you can!

06.03.2026 23:13 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Blurb: "Once again, N.J. Gallegos has proven herself as one of the strongest writers in queer horror.
- Taylor Z. Adams, author of Something's Wrong with Maddie
Eat Your Heart Out Available March 14, 2026
N.J. GALLEGOS
ER Doctor by Day
Horror Author by Night

Cover of β€œEat Your Heart Out”

Blurb: "Once again, N.J. Gallegos has proven herself as one of the strongest writers in queer horror. - Taylor Z. Adams, author of Something's Wrong with Maddie Eat Your Heart Out Available March 14, 2026 N.J. GALLEGOS ER Doctor by Day Horror Author by Night Cover of β€œEat Your Heart Out”

06.03.2026 23:18 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Betrayal ebook by Wendy Bayne - Rakuten Kobo Read "Betrayal" by Wendy Bayne available from Rakuten Kobo. Betrayal is the sequel to Untitled: Crimes Against the Crown. β€œThat was how dishonesty and betrayal started, not in big ...

Lissa and Miles are married and should be on their honeymoon. Instead, they are in Somerset for Christmas with their families. But before long, the bodies start to pile up...

KOBO: www.kobo.com/ebook/betray...
Amazon: mybook.to/Betrayal-Boo...

#WritingCommunity #HistoricalFiction

06.03.2026 23:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Test ebook by Wendy Bayne - Rakuten Kobo Read "The Test" by Wendy Bayne available from Rakuten Kobo. Change is the inevitable Test for mankind. Embrace it or withdraw from it. The choice is yours. Lissa and Miles face the...

What starts as a simple family matter of the dispersal or auction of the Gromley Art Collection leads the family into a web of international intrigue, art theft, infidelity and revenge.
#WritingCommunity #HistoricalFiction

KOBO: www.kobo.com/ebook/the-te...
Amazon: mybook.to/TheTestBook16

06.03.2026 23:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Issue 5 Submissions open from Mar 23 - Apr 6th with @artscouncilireland.bsky.social support. Issue 4 is available from our shop to see the kind of Poetry/CNF/Short Stories/Flash we publish www.the4facedliar.com @irishwriterscentre @writing.ie @poetryireland.bsky.social @munsterlitcentre.bsky.social

05.03.2026 14:32 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Advanced Readers: Apply to join my ARC team for The Unbearable Melt. Photo is the book cover with a polar bear and raven on an ice floe in the ocean.

Advanced Readers: Apply to join my ARC team for The Unbearable Melt. Photo is the book cover with a polar bear and raven on an ice floe in the ocean.

It's time! ARC readers receive an advanced copy of the book to help drum up interest. If you're interested, click on the form and we'll get going! forms.gle/wq27rbz1Wnqf...

#booksky #FantasyBooks #ARCreaders #indieauthor #writingcommunity #RomanceBooks

04.03.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thousands will be visiting Edinbugh this weekend. Why not have this book in your pocket, or on your phone? #6Nations #SotlandvFrance #Murrayfield.

05.03.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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ONLY TWO MONTHS LEFT until IN THE WAKE OF GODS is published!

The book expands upon the world of The Monsters Among Us in unique and interesting ways. A much wiser version of Seth balances his past alongside being a father, leading to a deeply meditative, explosive narrative.

05.03.2026 14:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"An engrossing and suspenseful mystery"~Kirkus Reviews

STORM ISLAND, A KATE POMEROY MYSTERY
eBook/paperback: www.amazon.com/dp/B07H7VQ9JV
#Audible: www.audible.com/pd/Storm-Isl...

#kindleunlimited #gothic #gothicthriller #suspense #paranormal #paranormalmystery
#writingcommunity

05.03.2026 14:18 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A black and white image of a doric column with the words Doric Literary on top. The image is headed by the words β€œSubmissions Open” and there is a text box with the following fine print:

Short stories 1000 to 8000 words
No submission fee. No cover letter required.
We pay $10.00 USD / $14.00 CAD / Β£7.50 GBP for new work.
Reprints (of work not currently available online) are also okay.
Sim subs are okay. We nominate for major literary awards.

Email one story at a time to: doric.literary@gmail.com
We respond quickly. Please query if you do not get a response after two weeks.

Visit: doric-literary.com for more details.

A black and white image of a doric column with the words Doric Literary on top. The image is headed by the words β€œSubmissions Open” and there is a text box with the following fine print: Short stories 1000 to 8000 words No submission fee. No cover letter required. We pay $10.00 USD / $14.00 CAD / Β£7.50 GBP for new work. Reprints (of work not currently available online) are also okay. Sim subs are okay. We nominate for major literary awards. Email one story at a time to: doric.literary@gmail.com We respond quickly. Please query if you do not get a response after two weeks. Visit: doric-literary.com for more details.

We are not at #AWP this week.
We are open for submissions & are offering the same fast response time as always.
#AWP26

05.03.2026 15:45 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Someone is storing contraband in Melanie’s parents’ old barn – which also had a dead body! β€œGreat description, realistic characters…& pacing that keeps it all together.” #Iowamystery #cozymystery
apple.co/3e0pEjv
Nook bit.ly/2JRZJMR
Kobo bit.ly/2xZJryS
amzn.to/34o0XZR
Google bit.ly/2WYhRMF

05.03.2026 15:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
POST-POP & FRIENDS
SAT 3.07
3:33PM
August Smith
Stephanie Yue Duhem
Wallace Barker
Audrey Lee
Tom Snarsky
Maggie Zhu
Pierre Minar
Tom Will
The Carroll Mansion 800 E Lombard St, Baltimore

POST-POP & FRIENDS SAT 3.07 3:33PM August Smith Stephanie Yue Duhem Wallace Barker Audrey Lee Tom Snarsky Maggie Zhu Pierre Minar Tom Will The Carroll Mansion 800 E Lombard St, Baltimore

reading at this tomorrow with many amazing people!! if you can make it, it would be great to see you :)

06.03.2026 19:53 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The first review for the audiobook of later-life romance Karen's New Year is here! 😍

#lateliferomance #romancebook #audiobook

06.03.2026 19:53 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey, Smashwords has their yearly party going on! Come join the fun!! This includes my books
When the Fates put the beautiful, magical Jonathan in Mason's path, he's enchanted but hesitant.
#mm #paranormal #fantasy #thriller #spicy #writingcommunity @jms-books.com
www.smashwords.com/books/search...

06.03.2026 19:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not Just Action β€” Battle Calm Delivers Emotional Depth, Psychological Insight & Philosophical Grit. | Tap 4 More! tinyurl.com/4rjyk7xu

#Amazon #KindleUnlimited #bookplug #BattleCalmCycle #MilitaryFiction #EpicBattle #WartimeStories #ScienceFiction #Dystopian #Kilpack #Author #WritersLift

06.03.2026 19:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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COPE FIELD IS A FOREWARD INDIES FINALIST!
It's been amazing to see this novel find its readers and continue getting recognition.

06.03.2026 18:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thrilled to have a poem flying on The Dirigible Balloon again and it would make a great prompt for children to use for #MothersDay poems. Many thanks to editor @northernjim.bsky.social for creating this wonderful website πŸ™‚πŸŽˆ

06.03.2026 09:09 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Oh my. It’s been a day for good reviews for my The Wrecking Squad #sciencefiction series but this tops the lot…holding it in here. #scifibooks

06.03.2026 18:50 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€ŽTerminal Vision & Other Stories β€ŽSci-Fi & Fantasy Β· 2026

Hi BlueSky, looking for an ebook to read, but want to avoid Amz...

I've got you covered, Apple books, Kobo, Nook etc.

books.apple.com/gb/book/term...

books2read.com/u/baekyQ

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/terminal-v...

#books #booksky #sciencefiction #readersky

06.03.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of the book β€œButcher's Folly” (The Wrecking Squad Book 2) by Nick Snape

Cover of the book β€œButcher's Folly” (The Wrecking Squad Book 2) by Nick Snape

Finished - Butcher's Folly
by @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social. I loved book 1 in this series and I was very excited to get back. And it did not disappoint. And I’m so ready, to read book 3. But I have to pace myself. Fun action and full of thrills. Be ready for a solid ride. Get your magboots on.

06.03.2026 15:11 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

A huge honour and lovely surprise! I'm so grateful to @paulwritespoems.bsky.social and The Book Bag: Poetic Voices for nominating 'Morningfall' for the @forwardprizes.bsky.social πŸ”₯ πŸ™

And in amazingly talented company too! Congratulations all round πŸŽ‰

#poetrycommunity #WritingCommunity

05.03.2026 12:58 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Espionage entwined with people and places"β€”that's what I aimed for. Glad it resonated! My time showed me stories are always about the human cost. https://f.mtr.cool/nevvdakslp #LondonBridge #PaulHollis #SpyThriller #ColdWarThriller #EspionageFiction #ThrillerBooks

05.03.2026 19:02 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Happy to announce that The Fib has been named a finalist for the 2025 INDIES Book of the Year Award in the Picture Book category! I am so happy that this book has been connecting with children, teachers, parents, and librarians! Much love!
www.forewordreviews.com/.../2025/pic...

05.03.2026 19:04 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dominican Republic pool day. Hard to write when it’s this pretty.

Audio and paperback thrillers on sale soon! Check the link in bio for the discount codes. Sign up for the newsletter to get new thriller news.

05.03.2026 20:07 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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So excited to have a story in the latest issue of Potomac Review and meet Editor Monica Mische! Great day at AWP conference.

06.03.2026 03:11 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Nine-Finger Revolution: An Alternate History of the Twenty-first Century American Revolution against the British Empire Amazon.com: The Nine-Finger Revolution: An Alternate History of the Twenty-first Century American Revolution against the British Empire eBook : Harvey, Brennan: Books

There’s a symbol spreading across the city.

Spray-painted.
Erased.
Painted again.

Nobody claims it.
Everyone recognizes it.

The Nine-Finger Revolution.
www.amazon.com/dp/B08WZ1G517

#ViralSymbol
#AltTimeline
#DarkFutureFiction

05.03.2026 20:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good Vibes & Dark History Riptide by Laura TolandRico Press, 2025 Author Laura Toland recently launched her debut novel Riptide, a mystery/crime thriller that at its heart, is about a woman and a town with a questionable pa…

My interview with Laura Toland about her novel Riptide up in @whaleroadreview.bsky.social thank you @katiemanningpoet.bsky.social for including this www.whaleroadreview.com/laura-toland/

05.03.2026 17:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"A Daughter's Place" is a 2025 Foreword INDIES Finalist "A Daughter's Place" is a Foreword INDIES finalist in Historical (Adult Fiction). Madrid, 1599. Following her mother’s sudden death, fifteen-year-old Isabel goes to live in the family home of her fath...

Delighted to share that #ADaughtersPlace is a 2025 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award finalist in the #HistoricalFiction category. Thank you, @houseofanansi.bsky.social, for believing in this project!

www.forewordreviews.com/awards/books...

05.03.2026 17:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Terror in the Woods Amazon.com: Terror in the Woods eBook : Mullen, Joseph Robert: Kindle Store

www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF6HKDG...
The woods can be a calming place to visit, but not these woods. Nothing calming lives in the woods near Cainnes, MT., and now one man has to go in and locate some people who have lost their way. Kindle.

05.03.2026 12:08 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0