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Steven D. Malone

@bogpaddy.bsky.social
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Mystery, Hardboiled, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Scifi. Indie author. www.stevenspen.com The Conner Miles Mystery series. #JazzAge #1920s #Mystery #writingcommunity #amwriting

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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Weeks into the saggy middle of my #novel Like a stale marriage, the magic is gone. Sigh How can I fall in love with my #story again...? Fellow #writers, How is your #WIP going? #writerlife #writerslife #amwriting #writerscommunity
Pile of rejected scenes from a novel's first draft.
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Loved this quote: “It’s the whole getting started thing for me. I forget how to write a book. The first ten thousand words are like digging fossils from rocks.” – J. T. Ellison #writer #writingcommunity #writing
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Sylvia Kay Rose Author 🍁 @sylvia-rose-books.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🩸📚💙 SQUIRRELS: Protect Your Nuts!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🐿️Get it Here books2read.com/b/mvwBol See Reviews shorturl.at/tkfA0 🐿️🐿️Squirrels 2: Revenge of the Rodents books2read.com/u/3ndzWP 🎬 Screenplay now in progress. #squirrels #horror #horrorcomedy #creaturefeatures #darkcomedy #funny #gory #squirrels #readers
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Sylvia Kay Rose Author 🍁 @sylvia-rose-books.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
🩸📚💙 Sci-Fi Horror Comedy! 📚🪐 💀Killer Compost books2read.com/b/47AA5E 🐿️SQUIRRELS books2read.com/b/mvwBol 🪱Attack of the Mutant Space Maggots books2read.com/b/3yyrrV 🛸Giant Shrews from Outer Space books2read.com/b/3LMvdJ #horror #sciencefiction #humor #scifi #readingcommunity #readersky #comedy
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Just got through spending the night teasing myself that a major pub house was interested in my book. Boy howdy, did it look real. Spoiler Alert!!! SCAM #authors #writers #writingcommunity #writinglife Please read: writerbeware.blog/2026/03/27/w...
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Watch Out For This Scam Impersonating Editors at Major Publishing Houses - Writer Beware
I’ve recently gotten a slew of reports of emails purporting to be from editors at Big 5 and other large publishers, in which the supposed editor expresses interest in the writer’s work and asks whethe...
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I figure this holds true for all writers.
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Despite family in the next room. Despite a critique group Thursdays. Despite fellow #writers here & on social media. Even despite agents, editors, publishers--if the #indie has any. A #writer does the work alone. Kinda like birth & death. #writesky #writerscommunity #writerslife #amwriting
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Stole this from the killzone blog: ”My advice is not to wait to be struck by an idea. If you’re a writer, you sit down and damn well decide to have an idea. That’s the way to get an idea.”
—Andy Rooney #writingcommunity #writesky
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Stole this from the Killzoneblog: killzoneblog.com ”My advice is not to wait to be struck by an idea. If you’re a writer, you sit down and damn well decide to have an idea. That’s the way to get an idea.”
—Andy Rooney #writer #writers #writing #amwriting #writerslife
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Re: #bookclub directors. Read my #book? Want to feature me in your #bookclub? Want to send me details? I remain skeptical. Get back to me. What's 3rd word on page 78, line 6? How much will it #cost me? As a #writer, I want to know. Is this a #scam?
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a black and white photo of a young boy sitting at a desk with his hand on his chin and the words `` hmmmm '' .
ALT: a black and white photo of a young boy sitting at a desk with his hand on his chin and the words `` hmmmm '' .
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Wow! Checking on my "Following' tab made me realize I'm way, way, way behind on my 'repost' duties... #writer #writing
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Just read
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Writing About Writing About Writing @writingabtwriting.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Hey you! Your stories are more important than ever. Keep writing. writingaboutwritingaboutwriting.com #writingabtwriting #writingcommunity #quote 💙📚
A piece of paper taped to a purple and pink wall. "We need myths to get by. We need story, otherwise the tremendous randomness of experience overwhelms us. Story is what penetrates. - Robert Coover" underneath is the url writing about writing about writing dot com
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Sittin' here staring at a blank page. Gel pen laying lonely on the desk 2 inches from my hand. Feelin' like an anchor pressing down on me. Such is the life of a writer... Sigh. #writer #writerlife #writingcommunity #booksky #bsky
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Pat Black @prblackauthor.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Coming soon: Jack-In-The-Box, Lomond book 2: amzn.eu/d/2oQCNo6
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Jack-in-the-Box: A D.I. Lomond Thriller (The D.I. Lomond Series) eBook : Black, Pat: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Jack-in-the-Box: A D.I. Lomond Thriller (The D.I. Lomond Series) eBook : Black, Pat: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Don’t ask who your audience is…you are the audience: “You are writing primarily to please yourself, and if you go about it with enjoyment you will also entertain the readers who are worth writing for. -- William Zinsser #writingtip #writer #booksky #writersky #writing
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Are any of you familiar with or use indieBRAG ? bragmedallion.com How was your experience? #indiewriters #writers #writer #authors #writingcommunity
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Why, yes, I should.
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Marian Wilder @marianwilder.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
🔥The 'JUDICIAL TALES' Stories and Collections 🔥 👀COLLECTIONS:👀 Judicial Tales Collection 1: books2read.com/u/4AeZdN Judicial Tales Collection 2: books2read.com/u/3LO781 ----- 18+
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Events do not exist; they happen. Consequently, space-time does not exist. - Daryl Janzen, Observatory Manager and Instructor, Astronomy, University of Saskatchewan. (Sure. Sounds right to me.) #cosmology #Space-time #thought
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Nathan Bransford @nathanbransford.com · 14/11/2025
JCO KO's Musk, fashion embraces the book world, A.I. songs are racing up the charts, how to accurately write about time travel, and more of the best writing and books links from the past week!
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World's richest man KO'd by 87-year-old novella writer (This week in books)
Joyce Carol Oates feuds with Elon Musk, David Szalay wins the Booker Prize, and AI songs hit the charts. Get the latest publishing news.
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Outstanding! #art #images #free
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
I'm not against #email or even against email lists. Even being on someone else's email list. Sure it helps us #writers. But I'm not doing it. I want to #write my books, not #content. Burns too much creativity. You won't be getting one from me. #Newsletters either. Sorry. #writerslife #books
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Author Stephenson & Kitbrick Stop-mo. @authorstephenson.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Described as 'bonkers' with twists. Start the trilogy with book one. Listen on Amazon.com at amzn.to/3YRVYhp If you have Audible, it's adbl.co/455tLro Free on #KindleUnlimited at ;- USA amzn.to/3xPq2Qw UK amzn.to/3XVmZAN #SFF #ScienceFiction #booksky
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
A suspect is telling my MC why the other suspects want the victim dead. Next question is why do you want him dead. He actually answers my MC. What can my MC do with that? #5amwritersclub #mystery #writesky #writer
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Why the 10 Commandments & not the Sermon on the Mount? Asking for a friend. #Texas #Schools #Abbot
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Melatonin - pah. It's not getting to sleep, it's staying asleep. Thank the gods for the #5amwritersclub Have a grand #writing day. #writingcommunity
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
#writers & #betareaders When your beta readers tell you something doesn't work, they're almost always right. What they tell you to do about it is almost always wrong.
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
#Writer We look for the 'magic pill.' To make us famous. To make us rich. That creates the perfect metaphor, the perfect character, the perfect twist, the perfect arc... That makes us finish the dang thing. When you find it, if you find it, please save me some. #writerslife #writesky #booksky
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
They say that Groucho Marx had #insomnia. He still managed to live to a grand old age. Maybe there's hope. But somewhere, someone sleeps. Sigh... Who's up?
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Check it out. Consider a donation. Support #Ukrainian soldiers. #Ukraine www.help99.co/patches/cali...
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California vs. Texas
We unite California and Texas in a competition to fundraise for a bus for a drone unit of 112 Territorial Defence.
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
It is said that a messy desk shows creativity, especially in #writers. Well, I wish that would kick in sometime soon... The well's kind of dry today. #writerslife #writing #writesky
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
How come i just sit here angrily resisting the short reach to grab my gel pen and actually start writing. Got the plan. Got the energy. I just lack the will! #writesky #writers #writerscommunity #writerslife
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
May the gods bless the back space key!!! #writer #writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #author #writing #mystery #series
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Sittin' here twiddling thumbs, waiting for my characters to tell me what's happening next in my story... Sigh. #writer #writerlife #writingcommunity
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
#writesky #writingcommunity #writers
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
My saggy middle has me peddling into a rabid headwind these days. Sigh. Ideas come but it's hard to find the will... How is your writing going these days? #writesky #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity
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Clayton Graham @claytongrahamscifi.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Highly Awarded Science Fiction 'LOOKING FOR LIFE': eBook, print and Audio: FIND YOUR NEW WORLD. mybook.to/LOFL ★★★★★ “Looking for Life is a spine-tinkling, thrilling compilation of stories you mustn’t miss." Also on Kindle Unlimited. #scifi #sciencefiction #mustread #IARTG #shortstories #kindle
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miamibeachpi.bsky.social @miamibeachpi.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
#detective #policeprocedural #crimenovels #booksky #crime #thriller Miami Beach is the sun and fun center of the country. But when a detective's routine case becomes a battle with the local Russian Mafia, the nefarious side of this paradise is revealed. CLICK WEBSITE: snbronsteinauthor.com
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Diane “It’s behind me, isn’t it” M. Johnson @caseyadamsstark.bsky.social · 19/11/2023
Let’s share our work! Here’s my #PerfectProphet trilogy. A death metal atheist with a surprising gift becomes a Satanist’s target. #SatanicPanic #horror In the 2nd book, the MC becomes the target of a #Christian #cult. Book 3’s theme? Redemption for the antagonist. www.amazon.com/Perfect-Prop...
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miamibeachpi.bsky.social @miamibeachpi.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
#booksforkids #kidsbooks #childrensbooks Two sister cats speak 'cat', but unknown to anyone, speak English as well. They become private detectives and solve all their neighborhood crimes. Kids 9-12 love the books they wrote about their cases. CLICK WEBSITE: snbronsteinauthor.com
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Biggie @biggienotsmalls.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Your School House Rock moment...🤔
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Author Suzy Davies Award-Winning Children's Books and YA LitFic @birdwriterwrites.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Bryony faces a battle royal to secure an especial destiny, in this tale of curses, crowns and dark magic afoot. www.amazon.co.uk/Snow-Queen-S... www.amazon.ca/Snow-Queen-S... www.amazon.com/Snow-Queen-S... #myth #legend #fairytale #wizard #witch #spells #secret #Supernatural
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P.B. Cannon @spinneroftales.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
“Disruptions”: While enjoying a day in the park, Cady and Sam’s quest to live a quiet life is again disrupted. #5 in the Cady and Sam #shortstory #werewolf series. #paranormal #fantasy books2read.com/Disruptions
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Bee Creek photography @beecreekphoto.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Austin Skyline at Blue Hour 2025 www.beecreekphoto.com/photo/austin... #landscapePhotography #Ayearforart #nightmarket #fineart #AustinTexas @texasmonthly.bsky.social #photography #ATX #buyart #Fineartphotography #AustinSkyline #wallart #interiors #homedecor
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Austin Skyline at Blue Hour 2025
Austin Skyline at Blue Hour 2025- The city of Austin skylineat the blue hour from across ladybird lake between congress and south first from an aerial pov with iconic buildings like the Frost, 360 Co...
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Steven D. Malone @bogpaddy.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Sometimes social media is an 'all that glitters' distraction. Sometimes I look to is for a rescue from staring at a blank page. It's a writer's life for me... #writer #writingcommunity #writerslife #booksky
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