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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 8h

We were so thrilled to get this email today! Kaia's book The Dragon Portal is a #ProjectWeLove on Kickstarter! Have you had a look? 🇳🇿📚💙

Have you looked up The Dragon Portal on Kickstarter.com yet?

Look at this!

#ProjectWeLove circled on our kickstarter!

An extract from the email we received letting us know!

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I'm writing to entertain myself and hoping that theres enough other people who like what I like out there in the world to share in it! and have you looked up my daughter's book The Dragon Portal on Kickstarter yet? 📚💙 #PretendPanel

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

My daughter's competition winning story is now a picture book! Please support us on kickstarter or spread the word! kck.st/4dnYuTX 🇳🇿📚💙 #PictureBooks

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Writing is a way to process, a way to get stories and ideas out of my head, a way to share fun and emotions with others. Its just something that naturally should be done! 📚💙 ##WritingCommunity #PretendPanel

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I like being able to have my books wide, which means they are available in lots of places, but I understand how useful an ebook subscription. Luckily, we can have it all! Check out Kobo! 🪐📚💙

Hey you!

Older businessman pointing at viewer.

Age youa bit annoyed by the way your current ebook subscription treats authors, it's employees, and the environment?

For example: my award winning collection of creepy stories and poetry is on Kobo Plus!

Just in time for spooky season!

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Continuing with my excuse to chat about some of my favourite books, heres my Number Four in te best Discworld books of all time! 🪐📚💙 #Discworld

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

What's a good listening speed for you? 💙📚 #PretendPanel

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What's the coolest sprayed edges or other decorative element you've ever seen on a book? What makes you want a physical copy for your shelf? Oh, and follow @quillholland.bsky.social 📚💙 #WritingCommunity

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

While I think my use of dialogue is fairly standard, I do love books that play with convention somehow! Do you have any good reccomendations? 📚💙 #PretendPanel #WritingCommunity

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The self criticism can be strong! Do you feel this way about anything you do, whether you're a creator or not? 📚💙 #PretendPanel #WritingCommunity

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I called the parody Asterix sort of character in A Baker's Coven Manicule. He roams around with Interrobang.

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I can see a lot of what people really enjoyed about this one. It reminded me of some things I really liked. 🪐📚💙 #Reading2026

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Interestingly, I don't think many of these actors match the descriptions I've given these characters, but their style and voice definitely suits! Fingers crossed for audio of my books in the future. #PretendPanel 📚💙

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I am so thrilled that Si finally got this stunning book out into the world! Please go and check it out! bit.ly/4xzWgIc 🇳🇿📚💙 #NZArtist #PictureBooks

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Getting books into audio is a big next step for me, but costs and time have made it tricky so far. 📚💙 #PretendPanel #WritingCommunity

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Brekekekiwi @brekekekiwi.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hey everyone, do you know which kiwi creative has an award winning book of creepy short stories that you could buy for your friends this Christmas? *points at self*

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This horror novel was a lot of fun to write, and I was stoked by the cover art Cythe made me for it! 🩸📚💙

Hello book lovers! Say, have you had enough of over wrought AI nonsense being plastered all over new books?

Are you looking for books with intricate, human-made cover art?

Try my horror novel, set in wellington and manawatū!

My mate cythe made the cover for me!

Get a copy through https://books2read.com/u/bMPyk8
Or check out https://linktr.ee/aarondickauthor

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Not a lot to say here, audiobooks are just great. Like going back in time to the story telling of old! 📚💙 #PretendPanel

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Whiti Hereaka @whitihereaka.co.nz · 15/09/2026

While I was at the book launch tonight, one of the booksellers told me that Unity Books (and The Women’s Bookshop) have ordered “He Heru” so there will be copies in NZ probably by the time I get back from launching it in Berlin. I’m a bit chuffed about that.

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I wonder if the art for these new cards inspires me to write any more short stories? Hopefully they get the creativity flowing! #SorceryTCG

Sorcerytcg is a card game I love. Its a little bit like Magic the Gathering crossed with Chess.

A while back I wrote a short story inspired by their card "Just A Rock".

You can lsiten to it on the Halloween 2024 edition of the All Things Contested Realm podcast.

Https://Spoti.fi/48NFbt7

They just released the names of some new cards coming in their new lavamancer vs frostmage decks and I think these card names could make good stories.

Mana made ice age
None servive the sun
When the peaks fell
A yeti so shy

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Trying something a bit different to my usual, a bit longer. Let me know what you think. 🪐📚💙 #Discworld

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thinking a bit about the voices of the characters in my books. I once saw someone say you should be able to know who's speaking without being told, and I like that goal. 📚💙 #PretendPanel #WritingCommunity

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Are you in the mood to support genuine human artistry and creation? Support my wife's art and my writing! 📚💙

Hi book people!
Are you tired of smeary, smudgey ai designs being shoved in your face from all angles?

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Are you ready to support hand-painted, human-made cover art?

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Try my collection of unsettling short stories and poetry!

My wife painted the cover for me!

Get a copy through
Https://books2read.com/u/b5GoBG

Ir check out
Https://linktr.ee/aarondickauthor

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Do I hear my writing when Im writing? Very curious to hear more from writers who DO? 📚💙 #PretendPanel

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I cant recommend @yeehawtheboys.bsky.social enough! Go support his new book, I can guarantee it will be excellent! 🇳🇿📚💙

Do you know Daniel vernon

A self portrait daniel did

Daniel is one of the best comic artist/writers we have in New Zealand at the moment, an absolute gem!

Lots of examples of Daniel's style, from pop culture to matariki to politics.

When I saw his newest project, I was so excited!

An image from Daniel's posts, with an eerie picture of a woman in water and text explaining his project.

A cmic telling pūrākau in his incredible style! Pre order now at:
Https://danielvernon.bigcartel.com/

The cover of his new project, looking dramatic with a being of fire

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The other Aotearoa New Zealand #SpeculativeFiction awards were announced recently too! Te Pae Tawhiti is a new judged set of awards, while the Sir Julius Vogels are a people's choice award. 🪐📚💙📚🇳🇿

The inaugural te pae tawhiti awards were posted a little while ago

Adult novel
The book of guilt
Catherine chisgey

Short story
The cold burns
Anne wilkins

Collection
Blood protectors
Sue Carpenter

Novella
Dear diary
Marie cardno

Young adult
Truth needs no colour
Heather mcquillan

Middle grade fiction
Draconian search and rescue
Robinne l wiess

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

An amazing group of talents here, go and look them up! @judylmohr.com @janna-ruth.com 🪐📚💙📚🇳🇿 #SirJuliusVogelAwards

The official Sir Julius Vogel awards post has gone up on SFFANZ.nz

Best novel
Dancing in the purple rain
Judy l more

Best youth novel
Wyld witch weather
Janna ruth

Best short story
Have a nice death
Brandon Keaton

Best nnovella
Primaries & green tea
Melissa gunn

Best Collected work
Omens
Aaron dick

Best dramatic presentation
Warren's vortex

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A library exists so that you have all the options in the world! You are allowed to grow it! #Booktok

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Its widely available, look it up and give it a go! 🪐📚💙 #SirJuliusVogelAwards #ShortStories

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Absolutely incredible news! 🪐📚💙📚🇳🇿 #SirJuliusVogelAwards

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

What do you think of my book character dress up for work today? 📚💙 #lordoftherings

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge did an absolutely incredible job with the translation of Asterix and Obelix. If you love language, go and find out more about the way they did it! Aunty's Muriel's Blog is a good place to start. 📚💙

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Brooke 🖤🤍💜🏹 @brookegreenwoodvo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

📚🇳🇿 just found out that there's a writers festival this Sat at the Westgate library! Gonna go to this market and find my next read 📖

events.humanitix.com

Indie Writers Festival 2026

Explore new worlds during We Read Auckland 2026 and get involved in the newest chapter for independent writers, publishers, and comic artists!

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A few of the awesome authors you can meet at the #IndieWriter festival at Te Manawa this weekend! 🇳🇿📚💙 #WeReadAuckland

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A story about why sharing stuff by artist and authors and musicians is incredibly helpful for us in this social media world. Oh, and go check out Castle Rat!!

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Just finished Katabasis. I've needed someone new doing this modern, down-to-earth, casual fantasy that is utterly comfortable and confident with different mythological traditions for a while now. So glad to find it with R. F. Kuang so far!! 🪐📚💙 #Reading2026

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This #PretendPanel question caught me off guard! I've never really even thought of doing my own visual art for my stories!! 📚💙

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I was really happy with the concept I put together for my next book cover, and I have my fingers crossed that my talented artist will pull off something awesome! 📚💙 #PretendPanel

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

A very quick glance over my time playing #SorceryTCG at the #aucklandcardshow I also did a LOT of trading, and chatting with new people.

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

An update that's more for the writers, and a question more than an update at that. #WritingCommunity

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

There's a lot of fantastic things about being an indie author! What would you enjoy? 📚💙 #WritingCommunity

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Come and give "A Baker's Coven" a go if you've ever played a tabletop roleplaying game with your mates and spent more time laughing with each other than fighting orcs.

The vibes of my funny fantasy "A Baker's Coven"

TTRPG dice

Quirky fantasy cityscape

A woman holding a magical book in a library

Available in paperback and ebook

Https://books2read.com/u/bzzA6E

Come check it out and say hi to me at Te Manawa Indie Writer's Fest8val on August 29!

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

#PretendPanel asked about the aesthetics of how I write. I'm not a fancy pen and plush notebooks kinda guy! 📚💙 #WritingCommunity

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Got an email from some publishing software I use the other day, and it made me flinch. Does anyone else know what I mean? 📚💙 #WritingCommunity

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Aaron Dick- Author @author-aarondick.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I look forward to seeing you all there! 🇳🇿📚💙 #WeReadAuckland #TeManawa

Hey Auckland

What are you doing on Saturdaythe 29th of August?

That's right, you're comingto seeme and s bunch of other local authors at Te Manawa Indie Writers Festival!

Festival on 11am till 3pm.
Sat 29 Aug
Te manawa

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Stories fromother realities

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