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MJ Baerman @authormjbaerman.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I'm alive! Sorry for being incognito for a bit. Have a sploot as an apology. #cat #cats #mjbaerman #MJBAyaps

MJ Baerman @authormjbaerman.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

I am stupidly obsessed with my cat's markings. Not only is she a lucky one-eyed beauty, she's got this skull-lookin' pattern on the back of her neck! She's my little pirate wench and I love her. ❤️ Now if she'd sit on my notebooks less often, we'd be golden... #cats #catlife

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MJ Baerman @authormjbaerman.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Reading the first chapter of Aethers' Call at the book launch party! Thank you for hosting Bourbon City Steam! Get your copy here! 📷 : Liam #aetherscall #bourboncity #author #book #writer

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MJ Baerman @authormjbaerman.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Huzzah! You can now get Aether's Call directly from the publisher in softcover! Be the hero by supporting businesses that fight for big changes in our world! #AethersCall #Steampunk #Adventure #SciFi #BlackwarrenBooks #LGBTQIA #Ally #BeTheHeroNotAToken

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MJ Baerman @authormjbaerman.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

This was such a blast! It was wonderful to be able to celebrate this accomplishment both with @blackwarrenbooks.bsky.social , and with my beloved steampunk community!

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MJ Baerman @authormjbaerman.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

TODAY IS THE DAY!!! I'm so excited I could burst! Just like this unstable sample of jalokivi... No worries though! I'll still have plenty of samples available at the launch party!

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MJ Baerman @authormjbaerman.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

The books have arrived!!!! Just in time to be packed up for the launch party at Bourbon City Steampunk Convention this weekend! @blackwarrenbooks.bsky.social will have both physical and digital copies available for sale starting March 14th - link to come! #aetherscall #steampunk #launchtime

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The Steampunk Explorer @steampunk-explorer.com · 10/03/2025

Darkstina, one of the artists at Women of Oddities. “We love art that rides the line between creepy and cute.” #goth #steampunk @darkstina.com

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MJ Baerman @authormjbaerman.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

There's an easter egg in this picture, and his name is Reginald.... Iykyk. #aetherscall #mjbaerman #shenanigans #peacock

Author MJ Baerman in a rare selfie. In the background is a table filled with steampunk goodies to look at, a backdrop, and a large framed picture of a certain conspicuous peacock that just so happens to hold a supporting roll in a certain Ember Bloods book.... *hint hint*

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Blackwarren Books @blackwarrenbooks.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

And we're back on the air! Allora Public Radio is now live, featuring interviews by our resident Panda Chris and editor @boxmastermcgee.bsky.social, as they get to know @authormjbaerman.bsky.social, author of Aether's Call, soon to be released! Check out both on Spotify, links below!

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Kalpar @thekalpar.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

We are ONE WEEK from @bourbon-city-steam.bsky.social In addition to my books, I will have calligraphy prints and a variety of other small things for sale. If nothing else, be sure to come by and say hi!

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MJ Baerman @authormjbaerman.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

WDYM jalokivi doesn't actually exist?? What's this then??? Bestie and the dad unit have helped a lot to explore different rock types to figure out the most interesting and accurate book related props! #aetherscall #bookprops #rawk

"Super secret" merch drop! Bestie and the dad unit have helped make this - a natural rock with jalokivi accents added. It sits in a little jar, just like the book cover to Aether's Call. Jalokivi is the floating rock on the story, filled with veins of the mystic 5th element of the world, aether.

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MJ Baerman @authormjbaerman.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

My writing friend @piinkavocados.bsky.social gifted me with a wonderful rendition of my mystical fifth element, jalokivi! We jokingly call it rawk. This is inspired by the wonderful cover art for the book! #aetherscall #writing #goodfriends

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MJ Baerman @authormjbaerman.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Excellent mews! (Maude's words) Aether's Call is now available for digital pre-order! I'll ya posted on the physical copies.😘 It's so wild to see it progressing and taking shape, and soon I'll have a copy *in my hands*. 🤩 I hope you will too! #aetherscall #steampunk #adventure #fantasy

MJ's helpurr cat Maude sits on a notebook (because she is oh-so-helpful), looking cute for the camera. Her speech bubble announces: "Excellent Mews! Aether's Call is now available for preorder! Links below... check it out!"

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MJ Baerman @authormjbaerman.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Aaaaand it's official, YAAAAAAY!!! Kindle preorders are available now, physical books available soon! March 14th is the day, but in the meantime, I'd be chuffed if you'd like to share it around. Amazon link in the comments. #emberbloods #steampunk #fantasy #milestone #writing

The front cover of the book! At the top, the title reads Aether's Call, By: M.J. Baerman. A glass mason-style jar sits alone in a dark space, and inside there floats a jagged looking rock. The rock is dark - nearly black, with veins of glowing yellow-green energy running through it. It casts a glow on the surface upon which the jar sits. Underneath, the subtitle reads "Book One of the Ember Bloods Series".

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Eve Riot @everiotartist.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Stupid proud moment is convincing ppl at a steampunk convention to dance along with me to HOT TO GO with @madameaskew.bsky.social & @teagrandarbiter.bsky.social #hottogo #dance #steampunk

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MJ Baerman @authormjbaerman.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Guys, what the heck... I told a client at work today that my book is getting published soon, and she went and got me flowers?!?! Why are some people so nice?? 😭 #flowers #brighterday #gifts

A large jar with a flower arrangement hazardously placed in it - but with glee and awe at the sweet gesture. Hydrandgea, roses, carnations daisies, and more, in shades ranging from blue to purple to bright pink. They sure do a lot to brighten up the white desktop!

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Proud Geek LGBTQ+ Bookshop @proud-geek.co.uk · 20/11/2024

Introduction time. 🏳️‍🌈✌🏻 Hi! I’m Tom, I run Proud Geek - a queer online bookshop specialising in LGBTQ+ graphic novels, books and manga. There’s no physical store (yet) but you can visit us online at www.proud-geek.co.uk, on TikTok for book recs @proudgeekstore or at local markets across the UK.

My face - white guy with short spiked hair, round glasses and a moustache.

A selection of queer non fiction books sold on the website linked in the post.

A table of queer books and comics for sale at a local market.

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Madame Askew --> prepping for Tucson Comic-Con @madameaskew.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

My darling sparkle glitter unicorns! Today, please remember to treasure yourselves as we treasure you! Drink the good tea, bundle up in your cosiest cape, indulge in your favourite cheese, slip into a brilliant book, and take a moment to rest. ______ Photo by Larry Green

Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter are standing against a moody, dark background. They're both in head to toe rainbow ensembles, made out of striped and checked fabrics. Their expressions are enigmatic but fierce

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MJ Baerman @authormjbaerman.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

What does your writing buddy look like? Mine is the most majestic floof, if I may be so bold. #cats #writingbuddy #authorlife #floof

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MJ Baerman @authormjbaerman.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Nose to the grindstone! The deadline for my little additions to the book is tomorrow! Gotta have a good snack for that, right? That's what candy is for.

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Blackwarren Books @blackwarrenbooks.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

New Year, new us- we've got big plans for Blackwarren in 2025! Watch this space for new information on our latest publications and new projects led by our staff. Here's to the new year!

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MJ Baerman @authormjbaerman.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

I'm alive! Are you? My characters certainly aren't. 😂

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