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A book cover with a stylized, brightly-coloured image of a circus horse in the centre, with lights beaming down. Behind the horse, in one of the lights, is a het couple engaged in a steamy kiss. The title is Sawdust & Silk and the author is Cheryl S Rosbak.

It's new book day! Sawdust & Silk is out today in ebook everywhere!

A novel of romance, horses, stardom, and social media, set in the film world of Vancouver BC

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Government of Ontario logo featuring a stylized trillium in a black oval.

HUGE NEWS from me!!! ✨✨✨

I am honoured to be the recipient of a Recommender Grant from the Ontario Arts Council. This grant will allow me to work on my first ever novella, "Hyena Girl & Ostrich Boy," which is coming into nigh unspeakable life as we speak 😈

Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel - Weeknight Writers Are you preparing to revise a novel for the first time? Struggling to understand how the editing process works? Wondering when, or if, you should bring on beta readers or professional editors? Writing...

Just TEN DAYS until Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel!! Grab your ticket today & join us on March 7th to learn about editing from our amazing guests, @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social & Jade Benjamin!

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Local fiction | Poetry | Nonfiction Loud Library Reading series Featuring writers from southern Ontario * Friday March 6th 7PM - 9PM 1 Victoria street South, Kitchener Whoopsie Daisy Drinks Entry by donation ($5 suggested) Donated funds split between readers! *3 open mic spots left! DM us to read: @LoudLibraryReadingSeries on Instagram

Hey Waterloo region folks! What are you doing Friday, March 6? How about you come check out Loud Library? I'll be reading a stoner horror-comedy short story. Whoopsie Daisy Drinks from 7-9

text reads: 2nd Annual Sapphic Shelf Explosion, February 26, 2026. www.yearofqueerlit.com with the cover image for The Dragon Next Door for only 99c!

NEED MORE SAPPHIC STORIES IN YOUR LIFE? I GOT YOU!!! time to fill your ereader with fabulous sapphic books across genres for free or 99c! my sapphic ace romantasy is only 99c!!! today only!!! #booksky
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Looking ahead for new reads for your kids for March Break?📚

Pick up my kidlit chapter book "Sadie Rowe And The Missing Necklace," focusing on fairies, friendship, and trust! 🧚♥️

#kidlit #kidlitauthor #booksky #writesky #bookrecs

Waterloo Bookfest, May 30th, 2pm-8pm, Waterloo Public Square. Calling all authors! Do you want to participate in Bookfest 2026? Apply by April 1st!! kwwritersalliance.com/bookfest-2026/ with logos for CreateWaterloo and KW Writers Alliance.

Attention Waterloo Region authors! Bookfest applications are open till April 1st. #exploreWR #KitchenerWaterloo #UptownWaterloo #WaterlooRegion
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As events slow down for the holidays, this account is going to be quieter. But Bookfest is returning for May 30th, 2026, so mark your calendars! And authors, keep an eye out in late February/early March for applications!

A trope card with cover art featuring two women and a dragon in the centre surrounded by white text on a blue night sky background that reads: friends to lovers*, *they’re ace, found family, loveable rogue, big magic, secret baby**, **she’s a dragon, sword lesbian (she’s bi), queernormative. Art by @leeshahannigan

want to check out my work but don't want to commit to a series? i got you! the dragon next door is my sapphic ace romantasy standalone novel set in the fireborn universe! 🌈📚 #QueerAdultSFF #booksky #romancelandia #IndieBooks
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If you liked these books: Fairy Dust series by Gwyneth Rees Rainbow Magic series by Daisy Meadows

If you liked these books: Tales of Pixie Hollow book series The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

Read: Sadie Rowe an the Missing Necklace by Claris Lam Publication date: February 23rd, 2026.

Fans of Gwyneth Rees' "Fairy Dust" series, Daisy Meadows' "Rainbow Magic" series, the Tales of Pixie Hollow book series and Norton Juster's "The Phantom Tollbooth" will enjoy reading my upcoming kidlit fantasy book "Sadie Rowe And The Missing Necklace!" Link in bio for more info.

#booksky #writesky

CANADIANS-- this isn't W&W related (but it kinda is)-- here's a petition you can (and should) sign pushing back against Alberta & Saskatchewan's abuse of the notwithstanding clause to pass bullshit laws against Transgender individuals in those provinces--
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Canadian Authors Itchio Bundle Sign Up Are you a Canadian author interested in joining a group promo on Itchio? I'm setting up a bundle that will run March 1st to 15th and I'm hoping we can pull together 6 to 10 books to feature. NOTE: Thi...

Okay, so it looks like we've got enough interest to make this worthwhile. If you are a Canadian author and want to participate in a group #Itchio promo for the first 2 weeks of March, here's the sign up form and details!
📦📚 #BookSky #AmWriting #CanLit #CanKidLit
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Vote early, vote often.

As events slow down for the holidays, this account is going to be quieter. But Bookfest is returning for May 30th, 2026, so mark your calendars! And authors, keep an eye out in late February/early March for applications!

Tables full of books with authors waiting to sell those books to you.

We're here for the Local Author Showcase at the WPL main branch, 35 Albert St till 8pm!

Happening now!

Black Friday. Fireborn series bundle. 6 books for $20. Book cover art for Dragon Whisperer, Trueflame, Fireborn, Firebound, Favour Fire, The Dragon Next Door. Itch.io logo.

ENDS TODAY! Want the entire Fireborn series for a steal? Get all 6 books for only $20! i'd love to get this a little closer to my goal. it's like HTTYD with firebending sword lesbians 🌈📚 #booksky #QueerAdultSFF #CompleteSeries #ebooks #sale #IndieAuthor
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omg tomorrow! it's going to be great!

Wear a fucking mask (holiday, affectionate).

"I wish all companies insisting on AI a very bankruptcy"

See you tonight! It's a great opportunity to pick up some last minute books for the reader in your life and also #SupportLocal #UptownWaterloo #KitchenerWaterloo #ExploreWR

A brilliant personal essay about reclaiming personal voice after getting hooked on using LLMs. sightlessscribbles.com/the-coloniza...

"I'm not in denial, I'm in open rebellion" damn that quote goes hard

Every facet of generative AI has made my professional life worse, without question, but THIS specific aspect has been driving me NUTS.

Clients, who have made me toil for weeks over indescribably small details, are now approving & producing in-house commercial artwork that looks like a fever dream.

MadLibs part 1 featuring Justine Manzano, Raven Oak, Lindsay Duncan, Adeena Mignogna, and Shantell Powell. Hosted by Kate Pope.

Graphic gives an example of a Mad Lib and lists two sessions at 10:00 and 3:00 EST. December 13, 10-4 EST for year-end holiday extravaganza.

On Saturday, Strong Women Strange Worlds is hosting a day of writerly festivities. I'll be running a MadLibs session with one of my stories at 10:00 EST. It's free and fun. Come and play! strongwomenstrangeworlds.weebly.com

#WritingCommunity #MadLibs #Bookstodon

Add for the Waterloo public library local author showcase. Tursday December 11 6-8 om Waterloo public library, Main library, drop-in

KW folks! Come visit me and a host of other local authors at the Waterloo Public Library this Thursday (Dec 11).

Meet writers, talk about books, and collect your entire haul of stocking stuffing paperbacks in one go.

See you there!

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Black Friday. Fireborn series bundle. 6 books for $20. Book cover art for Dragon Whisperer, Trueflame, Fireborn, Firebound, Favour Fire, The Dragon Next Door. Itch.io logo.

Want the entire Fireborn series for a steal? Get all 6 books for only $20! one day left! i'd love to get this a little closer to my goal. it's like HTTYD with firebending sword lesbians 🌈📚 #booksky #QueerAdultSFF #CompleteSeries #ebooks #sale #IndieAuthor
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Recommended Christmas gifts for your fellow poetry readers: Refilling The Well, A poetry collection reflecting on burnout recovery, self-care, and hope. Available in paperback & ebook: https://books2read.com/u/bp20yW

Looking for #Christmas gifts for those seeking a reflective, calm and cozy season?🎁

Gift them "Refilling The Well," a poetry collection reflecting on burnout recovery, self-care, and hope. 🎄

Available in paperback & ebook:
books2read.com/u/bp20yW

#bookrecs #booksky #poetry #writesky

nominations are open for the nebulas and bsfa, if you're looking for some things to round out your ballot 👀