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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

I'm afraid this will not convince people who don't want to be convinced either, but I feel like I owe it to Emily. #FridaOfHamelin #noAI #screwAI

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

@greethewriter.bsky.social @aimeecozza.com @piarie.bsky.social So, update: As for the Lucie covers, you showed me proof, and I believe you. I was already suspicious of that artist, and that is why he does not appear in my credits.

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

@greethewriter.bsky.social @aimeecozza.com @piarie.bsky.social I need to step away from this situation for a moment. My heart is racing. I'm absolutely again AI. You must agree that it's a huge step to ask me to trust 3 total strangers over someone I have worked with for years. I need to calm down

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

The proof copies have arrived - and just on time. They're perfect! Tonight, I will approve it and #FridaOfHamelin will go wide! #tredition #book #indieBook #indieAuthor

A hardcover and a paperback book of Frida of Hamelin, lying next to each other on a bronze cushion.
The covers both show: Upper third: Cream-colored background with the author's name “Anna K. Thomas” in small letters and the title “Frida von Hameln” in capital letters (both dark brown). Lower two thirds: A drawing of a medieval town. In front: The upper body and head of a woman wearing a wimple, a shirt, and a short-sleeved overdress. Her face is turned halfway to the right. Behind her is the full figure of a young man, also dressed in medieval clothing (shirt, leggings, leather bag), looking at her.

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I need to go with sensation, no sensational to be had. Still working on the translation of this one! #TheBardsOfThurán #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

Earlier, when she had been speaking, she had pulled back her hood and dominated the entire room with her amazing eyes. Now, she sat very still, her eyelids half-lowered, and seemed to be far away with her thoughts. But he realized that she was listening, to the guests talking, telling their own stories, or discussing issues. He had the weird sensation that she was listening not only to people's words, but also to their thoughts, and suddenly felt very uncomfortable, as he had when he first looked into her eyes.
Her gaze lifted, her eyes met his, and he hastily turned away.
"Don't be afraid, kid," he heard her soft voice. "I won't hurt you if that's what you fear."

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Gentle reminder: If anyone wants to read #FridaOfHamelin on #kindleUnlimited, you have until the end of next week to download the book. After that, epubs will be for sale on my website. mybook.to/FridaOfHamelin #books #reading #kindle

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Freundliche Erinnerung: Wenn jemand #FridaVonHameln bei Kindle Unlimited lesen will: Es ist noch eine gute Woche dort registriert, bevor es breit verfügbar wird! mybook.to/FridaVonHameln #Lesen #Bücher #kindle #kindleUnlimited

Oberes Drittel: Cremefarbener Hintergrund mit dem Autorennamen „Anna K. Thomas“ in kleinen Buchstaben und dem Titel „Frida von Hameln“ in Großbuchstaben (beide dunkelbraun). Untere zwei Drittel: Ein gezeichnetes Bild einer mittelalterlichen Stadt. Im Vordergrund: Oberkörper und Kopf einer Frau, bekleidet mit einem Wimpel, einem Hemd und einem kurzärmeligen Überkleid. Ihr Gesicht ist halb nach rechts gewandt. Hinter ihr die komplette Figur eines jungen Mannes, ebenfalls mittelalterlich gekleidet (Hemd, Leggings, Lederbeutel), der zu ihr schaut.

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

I am going to close my #Draft2digital account this week. If you want to get the English books of my portfolio from Smashwords &Co, do so until April 30th. Links on my website have been updated already: You can now order most of the English ebooks directly. #ebooks anderlandbooks.de/english-books

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Get your free copy today! #FridaOfHamelin #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #BookSky #freeBook #eBook mybook.to/FridaOfHamelin

Darkstone background with the cover of "Frida of Hamelin in eBook format in the middle.
On top, in green: Get your free ebook Apr 1-5!
Below, in cursive writing, surrounding the cover: A budding town in 1284 (top), A lonely widow, Struggling for indepedence (left), A young man at loss, Faced with bitter Hostility (right).
Below: What will happen when the piper plays?
At the bottom, in green: https://mybook.to/FridaOfHamelin

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

It is no longer a WIP! #FridaOfHamelin #WriteSky #Booksky #freeBook #WritingCommunity mybook.to/FridaOfHamelin

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Do I have steps!!! First time Marek meets his uncle who is not happy to hear about a nephew... #FridaOfHamelin will go live tomorrow!! #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

"Take your hands off my boy!" Dietrich thundered so loudly that Marek jumped in fright.
"Dietrich?" Frida frowned.
"Now!" he snapped.
Marek stumbled back a step, but Lutz looked at him in amazement.
"Who is Svanhild?"
"My mother," Marek croaked. He had suspected that she was not well regarded by her family, not after what she had done, but he had hoped...
"Lutz! We're leaving!" Dietrich hissed. "And you rabble, stay away from us! Leave town, today!"

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

I didn't think I had one, but I did! Quite short for spoiler reasons: Vibrate #FridaOfHamelin #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

"Hurry, hurry!" the boy shouted who had dragged Marek out of his workshop. He was practically vibrating with excitement, and that – along with his message that Frida was urgently waiting for him at the market – had sent Marek into a state of semi-panic.

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

There's no royalty, no kings or queens in this story. All I've got is an imperial count. #FridaOfHamelin #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

A man in his thirties stood close by, his hands resting on a table, studying what looked like a map.
"Graf Nikolaus," the servant said. "I have the shoemaker."
Nikolaus von Spiegelberg raised his head. His black hair was tousled, but his eyes were friendlier than Marek had expected.
"Ah, good," he said. "Ludwin was very impressed with your work – what is your name?"

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Exactly twice "option" and it's both in here. Marek does have that third option, even though Frida doesn't like it. #FridaOfHamelin #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

But Frida just laughed. She really did have a wonderful laugh, warm and full, coming from deep within her.
"It is not true! And how many times have I told him that! He just doesn't want to listen." Her expression darkened. "You have to let the nasty words roll off you, Marek. I know he doesn't want to listen to you either. You have two options: confront him or ignore him."
"I have a third option," he objected. "I could leave."

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

11 instances of gentle, and this is the first. Very early days for Marek at Frida's workshop #FridaOfHamelin #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

"Marek." Her fingers pressed lightly into his muscles. "You can look at me. I understand grief."
Almost against his will, he complied with her request, well aware that his eyes were overflowing.
Her tone became very gentle.
"It'll be all right, my boy. Maybe it was just the shock that made him say those things. Now, put that awl away. It's getting dark, we're closing for the evening. Tidy up here while I prepare supper. And in the next few days," her hand pressed his shoulder again, "I'll visit my sister and ask her if she knows why Dietrich is so angry. All right?"

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

24 instances of offer and I decided to share this one. Marek's experience at the bathing house isn't a pleasant one. #FridaOfHamelin #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

He was grateful when the buxom maid approached him with a bucket.
"Shall I help you wash your hair?" she offered.
"Yes, please." He nodded.
And that was the right decision. Although her hands were quite forward too, washing not only his hair but also his back, shoulders, and chest, they at least remained above his waist. And pouring the bucket of water over his head caused Liese to move away from him after all.
No sooner had the maid finished than Marek fled from the tub – not only from Liese's hands, but also from Willibald's hostile words.
Oh mother, he thought dejectedly. What have you done to make them punish me like this?
But of course he received no answer.

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

I have to go with vibes again - Frida loves buying Johnmas bouquets #FridaOfHamelin #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

Frida bought plenty. Marek, who accompanied her, carried her basket. It was still early, and she wanted to be prepared for Mass. Again and again she glanced at the sky, again and again she stuck her nose into a new bouquet.
"Mugwort, chamomile, and sage," the saleswoman listed. "Marigold, thyme, and elderflower. And Saint John's wort, of course."
"I'll take two," Frida decided, who seemed to be feeling particularly generous today.
Money and bouquets were changing hands when the bells began to ring.
"I think we have enough." Marek gazed into the well-filled basket.
Frida let out a guilty-sounding laugh.
"I know," she admitted. "I love the scent. And I love how the herbs fill the whole house with it. Often enough, our house stinks of manure, pitch, and smoke. Hans could always breathe better when Johnmas came around. But let's hurry. The stalls are closing anyway."

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

This is a tough one for a story set in a medieval town... We have to go with the vibe of document 😬 #FridaOfHamelin #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

The council master gave a brief nod.
"I come at the request of Meisterin Frida," he said. "And hopefully it will be quick. My house is in turmoil."
"Thank you for coming," Frida hurried to say.
"I thank you too," Marek added. "Everybody's here, right? Sir Gerhard, I think you may begin. I would also prefer that we resolve this as quickly as possible."
"I believe that," Dietrich grumbled, but fell silent when both the council chairman and the canon shot him warning looks.
"Council Master Gruelhot, Meisterin Frida," the old man began. "Like me, you are witnesses to the drafting and reading of the following document. It will, of course, be written in Latin and added to the town records, but I will take the liberty of translating the content into our language, as I know you are not proficient in Latin."

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

No chance of "marathon" I went with race which is a poor substitute, but I don't have anything else that fits. #FridaOfHamelin #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

"Unfortunately, not all the cloth was ready in time because the fulling mill broke down," he grumbled. She remembered that Arnold had beaten him in the race for first place. This time, the smile came easily to her.
"The winter fair is coming up soon," she consoled.
"Meister Dietrich! Meister Dietrich!" A voice rang out and a man she vaguely recognized approached them. "There you are! I'm back from Paderborn as instructed, with news. Do you have my money?"
"From Paderborn?" Marek blurted out.
She turned to him in bewilderment. His face went pale, then bright red.
Dietrich noticed this just as she did.
"Oh, are you afraid of what my messenger has to report, scoundrel?" he cried triumphantly.

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

A gentle reminder for all #WIPSnips people: Please put alt text on your pic snippets. I can't like what I can't read. And I'm not even blind, I just don’t have super-mega-marvel vision to decipher your texts on my phone. Thanks!

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick Day! And a sad scene - Frida and her many graves #FridaOfHamelin #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

Frida didn't dwell on it. Without hesitation, she made her way between the graves until she stood in front of a narrow row. Simple wooden crosses marked them, two of which were more weathered than the other two.
She knelt down next to the first one, carefully cleaned it of plant debris until the grass was green again, and then placed a small bouquet on it.
"Here lies Lenchen, my eldest daughter," she said.
He remembered. She had given birth to a delicate girl, and the subsequent pregnancy had robbed her of the milk she would have needed to get the child through the winter.
Frida was already at the second grave, which was just as carefully cleaned

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

So, I suddenly have an invalid handle. Someone enlighten me? what happened? #BlueskySupport

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Sooo the German version of #FridaVonHameln is live on Amazon and free for five days as well! I'll go wide with the book next quarter, but for those of you who like Amazon (and read German), here's the link. I'll expect to finish the translation soon too 😁 mybook.to/FridaVonHameln

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

recommend - Marek is asking to be accepted by Frida, shoemaker master in her own rights #FridaOfHamelin #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

The young man raised his head. Violet-blue eyes met hers and gave her pause.
"I wanted to see Meister Hans," he said in a rough voice. "I didn't know... My last master recommended him to me, said no one makes such fine shoes. He learned from him himself."
Hans had only had three journeymen in his far too short life, and she knew them all. She frowned.
"What was your master's name?" she asked.
"Gernot, Meisterin."

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Sooo, this vacation wasn't planned as a writer's retreat, but ice and snow kinda forced me to. I'm done with proofreading #FridaVonHameln. Will start translating next. And Emily came through with two beautiful pictures. I must admit, I love them. I truly wish I could draw like her.

Upper third: Cream-colored background with the author's name “Anna K. Thomas” in small letters and the title “Frida von Hameln” in capital letters (both dark brown). Lower two thirds: A drawing of a medieval town. In front: The upper body and head of a woman wearing a wimple, a shirt, and a short-sleeved overdress. Her face is turned halfway to the right. Behind her is the full figure of a young man, also dressed in medieval clothing (shirt, leggings, leather bag), looking at her.

Upper third: dark stone background with the author Name "Anna K. Thomas" in small letters and the title "Frida of Hamelin" in capital latters (both cream). Lower two thirds: A drawn picture of a medcieaval town. In front:The upper body and head of a woman wearing a wimple, a shirt, and a short-sleeved overdress. Her face is turned to the right. Behind her, a young man, also dressed in mediecal clothing (shirt, leggings, leather pouch), his head lowered and his hand in his hair

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

My collection of ebooks is available as part of the Smashwords 2025 End of Year Sale! Find your next favorite book this month at smashwords.com/sale! #EOYSale25 #ebook #sale #books2read #indiebooks

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Dear all! I'm planning to return after my break - maybe after the holidays, maybe in January. You know I love hashtags games. Any idea which ones are planned? Will these go on: #WIPSnips #FantasyIndiesDezember #DezemberWorldbuilders? Or any other cool suggestions I should add to my list?

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

My collection of ebooks is available as part of the Smashwords 2025 End of Year Sale! Find your next favorite book this month at smashwords.com/sale! #EOYSale25 #ebook #sale #books2read #indiebooks

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Sucht noch jemand ein Weihnachtsgeschenk? Ich hätte da noch was 😇 anderlandbooks.com/re/#geist #writingCommunity #readingCommunity #books #audioBooks

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

My collection of ebooks is available as part of the Smashwords 2025 End of Year Sale! Find your next favorite book this month at smashwords.com/sale! #EOYSale25 #ebook #sale #books2read #indiebooks

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Sucht noch jemand ein Weihnachtsgeschenk? Ich hätte da noch was 😇 anderlandbooks.com/re/#geist #writingCommunity #readingCommunity #books #audioBooks

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Dear all! I'm thinking about taking some time off from this. Got a new story to write and lots of pre-holidays stuff to attend to. So, if I'm quiet, that's why. Meanwhile, many of my books will be part of Smashwords End of Year Sale. You find all links here: www.anderlandbooks.com/english-books

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

#FantasyIndiesNovember 28 Saturday snippet: Lys asking Cyn about his life. #ChasingWildDreams www.anderlandbooks.com/re/#chasing

“Did you ever go to school?” she asked. “When your mom was alive?”
“No,” he said curtly. It cut too close. “She taught me some when I was younger, but I forgot most of it… later on. Other things were more important.”
“But you do know how to read and write.”
“Indeed.” He smirked again. “I do know the difference between me and sin as well.”
“No offense, but I mostly associate obscene amounts of chocolate with sin.” This time, she smirked as well. “You don’t stand a chance in comparison.”

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Reading the #NovemberWorldbuilders skeets, I wonder who on Earth ever thought that having such a low character limit per post here on Bluesky was ever a good idea 🤪

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Anderlandbooks @anderlandbooks.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

#NovemberWorldbuilders 28 The Impact, the Days of Chaos are recent. But I haven't yet talked about the technology that enabled people to witness someone else's dreams. First, it was used in trauma therapy, then entertainment industry seized it, and then it got out of control. #ChasingWildDreams

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