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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 01/10/2026

September reads! I read 4 books in September. 3 were ARCS, though I only did a review of 1 so far. You can check out my review of A River Wide by Amanda McGee in early September on my Insta and Tiktok channels. Upcoming on Youtube shorts and reposted here eventually.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 28/09/2026

I was recently going back through the book reviews I've posted this year and got caught on a "not-a-Romance" sub-plot where I mentioned I, too, write romances that aren't Romances.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 26/09/2026

The change of season from summer into fall was like slamming into a cliff at full force and then falling off. High temperatures dropped 20º. Not just for a day or two. But for the foreseeable future with only a day or two of slightly warmer days. It's lovely! I love seasons.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 26/09/2026

My movie watching seat mate

A red and white Boston terrier with a pink collar laying on gray blankets.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 14/09/2026

I'm going to be at Flights of Foundry this weekend! A fully virtual writers conference, there's over 60 hours of programming! I've attended this conference off-and-on since their first year and have moderated and appeared on the programming before! Registration is still open!

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 02/09/2026

I don't know who needs to hear this right now, but the only way out is through creative burnout. Not by pushing but by letting go.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 31/08/2026

It's that time of the month - a review of what I read! I don't trust Canva right now with so much AI, so you're getting the dull slides that Storygraph produces. I read 6 books in August (though I don't track daily reading so you really just get a start & end date.) These are all 2026 debuts!

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 22/08/2026

I love speculative fiction - reading it and writing it! You can read some of my short SFF/H via links on my website (see bio.) I also recommend a short story or poem every day here. I'm working on publishing a novel (or two). That's a little about me, if you aren't familiar. Tell me about you!

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 17/08/2026

I need a bookshelf over here, too. The books are no longer coming in as much. I posted about why a bit ago. But this is my primary TBR pile in addition to that stack on the other video that's on the side table. #author #MtTBR #2026debuts

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 17/08/2026

Buffer said it couldn't queue this due to size. But maybe it was whatever glitch was before. So here it is - my review of @smhallow.bsky.social 's The Halls of the Dead. tldr (except pls watch), I love this book and highly recommend. Also, you're getting this before other video platforms.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 14/08/2026

Do piles on the floor count?

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 04/08/2026

No cheating, post your lock screen! Mine actually chooses photos from my library. This is the current one.

A red & white Boston terrier lays on a gray sheet with 8:53 Mon Aug 3 above

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 01/08/2026

I read 6 books in July! Wow! That is way more than I thought I read, especially since I took 2 full weeks off to listen to a new album and didn't read at all. 4

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 24/07/2026

But also, we have a new animal companion, a frog or toad (I think it's a toad but I'm in a whole new area of the county so who knows what they look like here!) They come out at night to eat bugs. We're very protective of our new frog/toad friend. My partner has put out a little hut for it.

A toad/frog - not sure which - looks almost yellow but is in fact quit brown on black mulch

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 14/07/2026

He was always really good with the flares

Sam Neill as Dr. Grant holds a flare out while wearing a Stetson, blue denim button down shirt and khaki pants in the pouring rain in front of a Jurassic Park car.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 29/06/2026

Three years ago, my flash fiction horror story about drowning in a haunted lake, Submerged, was produced in audio by Manawaker Studio on their Flash Fiction podcast. Go have a listen at their website or on your favorite podcast app! #flashfiction #podcast #adriabailton

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 18/06/2026

In just over 3 weeks, I'll be a panelist at Write Hive 2026! Red Flags to Watch for Before Signing Contracts How to Find the Right Home for Poems and Short Stories Check out the schedule and register to attend! It's fully online via Discord and YouTube. writehive.org/writehive-an...

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 15/06/2026

In one month, I'll be at WriteHIve 2026! I'm both a moderator and a panelist. I'm moderating: Indie Bookstores for Authors by Indie Booksellers Predicting the Future: Where Science Fiction Could Explore Next Ask the Expert Roundtable: Publishing www.writehivecon.org #WriteHive2026

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 31/05/2026

I read six (6) books in May! That's pretty good. I also started another book while on an airplane this morning. I read all of these as ARCs, though a couple I only finished reading at or after release.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 30/04/2026

I missed my March reading wrap-up. I read a whopping 8 books in March which put me way ahead of my annual reading goal. I hit a reading slump in April due to my lifelong dream blowing up a bit. But I started reading a week or so ago and am working on catching up on my ARCs.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 07/04/2026

This is the other notice of my announcement for those who prefer slides over reels. Worlds Divide, my debut YA science fiction novel, will not be out this month and it will not be published by Balance of Seven Press.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 07/04/2026

Worlds Divide, my debut YA science fiction novel, will not be out this month and it will not be published by Balance of Seven Press.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 03/04/2026

Book quote Friday! Corey gives Nina a gift for her birthday.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 24/03/2026

My novelette on audio, Arcing, is on sale for $0.99 from Chirp, Apple, and Nook until April 4. And available wherever audiobooks are sold/rented. Arcing is a parallel story to Worlds Divide.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 20/03/2026

A year ago, my novelette, Arcing, came out on audiobook. In celebration, it's on sale from your favorite audiobook app! (Except one.)

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 18/03/2026

Feed cleanse with a cute puppy! Sometimes a nap on the standing mat in the sun is what is needed.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 17/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day! I am celebrating one month until Worlds Divide releases! Currently you can add it on Goodreads! #worldsdivide #adriabailton #yabooks

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 13/03/2026

I'm participating in SFWA's MG/YA Constellation Series mini-conference and so can you! Please see the link below for the full fabulous lineup and the link to register! It is free and open to the public...a great opportunity to connect and engage with fellow writers. www.sfwa.org/events/mg-ya...

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 06/03/2026

6 weeks/ 42 days until Worlds Divide releases! We are getting down to the final weeks! I still have a cover reveal - ping me if you're interested in participating! I have new commissioned art to share! I have a pr3-0rder campaign to announce! Lots of good stuff coming up in the next 6 weeks!

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 04/03/2026

Have you ever wondered about my writing process? It goes a lot like this: Peaches sits on my lap and encroaches upon my laptop and typing.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 24/02/2026

Happy Tuesday. I present a sun-bathing puppy on a moving blanket. This move and copy edits has me absolutely swamped. I've haven't been able to read short fiction for posting or even keep up with throwback recs. I'll hopefully surface next week and get back to my regular schedule.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 19/02/2026

The @2026Debuts has a Goodreads list for small press debuts in 2026! There's way more than 23 books (so if you're a small press debut and want to be added be sure to chime in!) If you're looking to support small presses and small press authors, here's a wonderful start for your 2026 TBR!

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 15/02/2026

I am working on unpacking a whole house worth of stuff. But I couldn't miss a chance to point out that Worlds Divide, my debut YA science fiction 'issues' book, releases in just 60 days! You can add it on Goodreads.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 14/02/2026

It's book quote Friday! Today we have the quote inspired by 2026 Debuts - the goosening! About half-way through the book, Nina and Corey are out at a state park. Both these teens need a break and this is where Corey has decided to take them. Why? This is a place he feels is peaceful.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 05/02/2026

There's already 5 weeks of amazing books out! Smash that 'want to read' so you don't miss any in the next 48 weeks. We're adding 2026 debuts as their books show up on the site. (2/3)

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 05/02/2026

I'm revisiting the 2026 Debuts Goodreads list. When I posted the list a little over 2 months ago, there were 172 books on the list. Now there's 252 books! Looking for your next great read? Looking to support debut authors? This list absolutely has at least one book for you. Probably more. (1/3)

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 04/02/2026

Breaking up your feed with a puppy post. The boys are relaxing on the couch. They could use a good book. I've got a bunch of good suggestions all over my feed! #dogsofinstagram

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 31/01/2026

75 days until Worlds Divide releases and you can meet these two pairs of siblings. Worlds Divide follows Nina, a teenager who moves between parallel worlds, finding love on a different world while her home world is full of difficult family dynamics. The story is built upon a disability scaffolding

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 31/01/2026

It's the end of the month & it's time for another summary of my monthly reading! I finished 7 books in January! 6 of which are debuts and 1 was Seanan McGuire. All were advanced reader copies!! I don't think most months I'll read 7 books. 2 books were <200 pages each, making them very fast reads.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 30/01/2026

It's book quote Friday! Today I have a quote from the first page of Worlds Divide, when Nina meets Corey. “A beautiful boy burst out of the doors, nearly colliding with me. He grabbed my hand as if he knew me and said, “Run!” Without hesitation, I ran with him.” (First page)

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 28/01/2026

My book doesn't have a cover yet and is small (tiny) press, but I'm so happy that 30 people have added my book to-read on Goodreads! I'll be ecstatic to hit 50!

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 27/01/2026

Harvey staring out the window like he's the most interesting dog in the world. I love this photo of him.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 26/01/2026

I haven't posted much about current events on my author socials. I keep quiet for the most part and do my work behind the scenes. But it's important to do the work and to speak up and provide resources for others. Not everyone is at the same point. So I will be reposting information and resources.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 26/01/2026

Yes, this is yet another author feed posting about how awful and wrong it feels to be doing book promotion in 2026. In this moment. And yet, we are.

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 25/01/2026

For those who wish to support local indie bookstores through Bookshop dot org, there's a 2026 debuts "wishlist!" Sorry the U-R-L is odd & long. But you can click every one of these books and get them mailed straight to your home! Books added regularly to this list!

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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 22/01/2026

A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny by Caroline Bonin A House of Vipers by Emma Jackson A Latte Like Love by Michelle C. Harris A Slice of Orange: loving and leaving the Osho/Rajneesh cult by Nicola Ranson And the Ancestors Sing by Radha Lin Chaddah

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