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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 22/12/2023

I'm definitely a yuleshard. There's client work that can "wait until Tuesday," and I haven't bought a single piece of new clothing in...months.

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 22/12/2023

Mercury Rx strikes in the most unusual fashion yet. Was #amwriting when suddenly, Word made my document "read-only," but still let me edit? Had to "save as," something different, too, because it was read-only. Never had that happen before!

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 21/12/2023

A *very* green spot in an otherwise bland winter landscape.

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 21/12/2023

Today is the #WinterSolstice - the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Tomorrow the days start lengthening. As a sun baby, it's my New Year. Celebrate with me!

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 15/12/2023

Client crisis before 2nd full cup of coffee. This applies.

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 13/12/2023

Reinventing Herself opens with Ellen at the kitchen table with a glass of wine. She realizes it’s time to make a change, but to what? Paperback: mybook.to/Reinventing Ebook: mybook.to/ReinventingE... Audiobook, too, at most places that have them!

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

My ex-boyfriend *loved* the smell of this herb. Good thing I think he was a good man - I still like it! #Herbs

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 01/12/2023

We need rain! We're in an extreme drought. Should have had about 10" from 1st September to 30th November. Had a little over 2". "They" say we should have 1-2" by the end of the weekend. Last time they said that, we got a whopping .38". But every drop counts!

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 01/12/2023

Rabbit, Rabbit! Happy first of the last month of the Gregorian Calendar!

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 30/11/2023

Now that I got a good American Writing Awards image, I could add the "Finalist" badge to the cover! Looks good, dontcha think? Ebook (Amazon): mybook.to/ReclaimingEb... Ebook (Everywhere else): books2read.com/u/boqAp0 Paperback: mybook.to/ReclaimingPa... #paranormalwomensfiction

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 29/11/2023

I've read this (and the subsequent books). It's GOOD - you should get it!

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 27/11/2023

ICYMI on my other socials, I woke up to this in my email yesterday morning. Reclaiming Herself was a finalist in the women's fiction category!

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 25/11/2023

Speaking of Small Business Saturday, you do realize authors are small businesses, too? Many sell books independently. Search your fave author & see if they do. Mine (all heavily discounted!): Herbs: www.authordjmartin.com/books/ Fiction: www.authordjmartin.com/fiction-books/

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 25/11/2023

It's Sharing Saturday! It's also Small Business Saturday. Instead of a book title, share the name & location of your favorite independent bookstore.

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 24/11/2023

Because I didn't have to be on the computer for work, got almost 3,000 words written on the new book before my eyes gave out. (Go, me!) I have a protagonist and a problem, but no antagonist. Hopefully, I'll have one of those when I get to that point!

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 23/11/2023

Even if you're not in the US, I'm thankful for you all. Have a magical Thursday!

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 22/11/2023

Need some holiday weekend reading (if you're in the US, that is). How 'bout some paranormal women's fiction? Complete with asshole vampires. Paperback: mybook.to/Reinventing Ebook: mybook.to/ReinventingE... Audiobook, too, at most places, narrated by the awesome Courtney Patterson. .

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 17/11/2023

Keys can be used as good luck charms. It is also often the custom in her family to give a small gold key charm as a gift to a baby - to unlock good luck for the future. buff.ly/3rVUDF9

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 16/11/2023

Sigh. The prejudice exists even today. Ebook: mybook.to/UpheavalEbook Paperback: mybook.to/UpheavalPape...

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 15/11/2023

Some people love this herb, others can't stand it. I'm somewhere in the middle. It's certainly useful!

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 27/09/2023

One of my friends just shared this over on FB. While technically not correct, 😂

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 26/09/2023

LMAO. We live on a dirt road that isn't well maintained. Past our property, curved & hilly, hasn't been graded in a long time. 1 of those big-ass trucks meant to convey the size of the owner's genitals went by. Made it thru the mud puddle but got stuck-twice-going up the hill. All that $ and no 4WD.

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 24/09/2023

After chewing on it for a week, I couldn't get Anne's story to work. BUT another character popped into my head. Can I make a story around her? We'll find out! (I managed to *write* about 1000 words yesterday, until my arthritic hand gave out.)

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 23/09/2023

Well, this bites. Went out to the garden to find my solar fountain sitting on the bottom of the tub. The foam piece that kept it buoyant is GONE. Not on the bottom, not anywhere I can find in the garden. And I just got it 2 months ago!

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 23/09/2023

Happy Autumnal Equinox to all my peeps in the northern hemisphere. Happy Spring Equinox to all in the southern hemisphere! Happy Saturday to all!

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

Just bought my weekend listen: Starter Villain by @scalzi.com. I loved Wil Wheaton's narration of The Kaiju Preservation Society (especially when you could tell he was trying hard not to laugh) so really looking forward to this one!

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 22/09/2023

Who on earth would create an entire fake non-profit organization for the blind as an adjunct to an audiobook order scam? Find out in the latest Writer Beware blog post (plus: a Barnes & Noble order scam & concerns about Babelcube) writerbeware.blog/2023/09/22/c...

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Cautions: Babelcube, Barnes & Noble Book Order Scams, Audiobook Order Scam (Featuring a Fake Non-Pro...

Babelcube Babelcube is a platform that matches publishers and self-publishing authors with freelance translators to produce foreign-language versions of their books. Authors and publishers can post de...

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

The entire Ogre's Assistant series is going into KU on 1 October. If you read e-books elsewhere, now would be a good time! (If you read on Kindle, wait!) Start here: books2read.com/u/m0KqRV #urbanfantasy

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

ICYMI, this is an awesome anthology, and all proceeds go to charity! www.amazon.com/Witch-Lit-Wi...

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

If you're a romance reader, what a deal!! www.romancebookworms.com

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 18/09/2023

Had enough eye-power this weekend to re-read what I'd written of the next in the "Herself" series. After almost a year, I now don't like it. Back to the drawing board!

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Alan Baxter @alanbaxter.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

You know how in Small Gods by Terry Pratchett the only gods who truly exist are those with believers? Authors are like that too. We only really exist when people talk about our books. We don't want worship, just readers. Please tell people about us.

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

Did you know? Jasmine essential oil is one of the most expensive around. It takes about a quarter of a million tiny flowers to make an ounce of oil. But so worth it!

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 09/09/2023

From my FB memories. Still a good thought.

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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 08/09/2023

If you have a book that remains available for reading on Open Library and wish to have it taken down, we've outlined how to remedy this. If Internet Archive fails to comply with such a notice, please contact the Guild at staff@authorsguild.org.

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Update: How to Tell Internet Archive to Remove Your Books - The Authors Guild

In March, four major publishers scored a resounding victory in their copyright lawsuit against Internet Archive and its so-called Open Library program. The court decisively ruled that Internet Archive...

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 06/09/2023

Did you know? While both books are set in the same area and the two MCs become friends in "Reclaiming Herself," they can be read as standalones, too!

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 04/09/2023

.#WriterBeware is hearing from Babelcube authors and translators who report late or missing royalty payments and/or non-response to questions and emails. If that's you, please contact me (in confidence) beware@sfwa.org Pls re-post--thx

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 04/09/2023

Kate shares a good starting list for paranormal women's fiction. If you're looking for female MCs over forty, look here: shepherd.com/best-books/f...

shepherd.com

The best books for finding magic at midlife

Kate Moseman shares the 5 best books on finding magic at midlife. Have you read Midlife Bounty Hunter?

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 03/09/2023

If you haven't read this, I recommend you do. It's dark, but does have a HEA. www.amazon.com/Last-Heir-Bl...

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 31/08/2023

Pet peeve #3964: writers who say something like "[character] stepped on the *ground* [...]" on the second floor of a house.

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 31/08/2023

From my FB memories. Still think this is a good idea.

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 30/08/2023

IMO, paying for reviews is...not good. But $399? Worse. If you're interested in applying for book awards, go check out BookAwardPro.com. They'll vet the awards for you.

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 30/08/2023

Out now! (You didn't know? Where have you been?) Get yours today: Ebook: mybook.to/ReclaimingEb... Paperback: mybook.to/ReclaimingPa... #paranormalwomensfiction

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 29/08/2023

The perils of country living: woke up in the wee hours thinking the ceiling fan motor was being unusually loud. Fitful sleep until I heard the sounds of a chainsaw shortly before 7:30. Not the ceiling fan - the generator. It's still going 6 hours later...

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DJ Martin @authordjmartin.bsky.social · 25/08/2023

OMG. Monday's publication day! I'll just be over here, stressing. Ebook: mybook.to/ReclaimingEb...

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