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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 21h

Read the full interview with George Saunders at on.substack.com/p/model-beha... #AI #Writing #Creatives

Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 27/09/2026

My pal J. Scott Coatsworth is coming out with a sequel to his excellent cozy-kooky LBGT fantasy book "Office of the Lost". Learn more about it, admire the cute cover art and pounce on that pre-order button - everything you need is right here: www.ceejaywriter.com/lets-get-coz...

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 19/09/2026

Gonna send out a newsletter tomorrow or Monday, and of course it will include the key to open another hidden door at my website. Not subscribed? That door will be closed to you. Fix that NOW! www.brassbrightcity.com/newsletter/

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 19/09/2026

It's Fall, y'all! Get the book with a pumpkin spice color scheme. Parlor Poetry: A Victorian Versification Abecedary is an illustrated A-to-Z celebration of all things Victorian. Bookshop link finder: books2read.com/b/ParlorPoetry In the UK: www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk/products/par...

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 08/09/2026

Happy #WorldAmpersandDay! Sharing a piece from my book, Parlor Poetry: A Victorian Versification Abecedary.

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 17/08/2026

A few weeks ago I was interviewed by Peter Okonkwo, one of Africa's outstanding poets. Time spent with Peter is always a pleasure. I spill details about my poetry writing process, and my reading habits in the far distant past. Come snoop on me! peterokonkwoliterature.wordpress.com/2026/07/29/l...

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 03/08/2026

I need to finish that novel that's 80% done... wait, I've got a GREAT idea for a cat-centric self-help book. Lemme just dash off an outline... #shortattentionspan

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 07/07/2026

All my eBooks are 25% off at Smashwords through July 31st. Load up your Kindle for summer reading! #BookRecommendations #ebooks #Summer www.smashwords.com/books/search...

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 10/06/2026

I needed a fictitious bottle label for a project, and it ended up amusing me so much I made a shirt. Available in many styles, including Boxy for ladies. So comfy. www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/9381...

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 18/05/2026

Do you prefer eBooks or physical boo--- NO I CAN'T DO IT OMG HOW MANY TIMES WILL THIS QUESTION APPEAR IN SOCIAL MEDIA? Just read. I don't care if its papyrus scrolls or a 10 foot monitor with the text a foot tall. Or anything in between. Just read. The format does not matter.

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 17/04/2026

If humans had longer lifespans, today would have been the 142nd birthday of my great-gramma, Minnie Etta Brown (McCubbin). She was born in 1884 during the Victorian era, and died 99 years later in 1983, just after the disco era ended. (more in my blog) www.brassbrightcity.com/2026/04/17/h...

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 15/04/2026

Canadians love Constance! Get the 10th Anniversary Celebration Edition of "The Flight To Brassbright" and find out if YOU are Canadian too! Book and purchase info at my website: www.brassbrightcity.com #Brassbright #Canada

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 02/04/2026

Hey writers, have you added one of these motivational devices to your writing space? They're quite effective. #WritingCommunity #Cats

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 31/03/2026

What made me smile first thing this morning? This. #BookReview #Poetry #Indie #ReadersOfBlueSky books2read.com/b/ParlorPoetry

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 18/03/2026

This reader gets it! I write Steampunk Cozies! Get your copy of The Flight To Brassbright (original or the 10th anniversary edition) at your favorite online store. books2read.com/LoriAldenHol...

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 16/03/2026

If you've ever wondered what it was really like to be at Woodstock back in 1969, good news! I found a time machine! It looks just like a book! Read my review at A License To Quill. www.ceejaywriter.com/book-review-... #Woodstock #BookReview #ReadingCommunity

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 08/03/2026

Amazon lowered the price of Parlor Poetry back to normal, so I tried to correct the sell price back to $28.00..... BUT THE DRONE STRIKES HAVE COMPLETELY MESSED UP THE PUBLISHING SYSTEM AND I CAN'T DO IT. Thank you Amazon, for playing this round of "Play Stupid Karma Games, Win Stupid Karma Prizes".

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 07/03/2026

Apologies. The price of Parlor Poetry at Amazon careened out of control. Without warning they raised their production price TWENTY DOLLARS. I had to price it at $40 (up from $28) just to make a dollar royalty. I'm working toward publishing it elsewhere and will keep you posted. #BookPricing

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 04/03/2026

Ketchup isn't available. What are you putting on your breakfast cat?

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 03/03/2026

Monthly Postcard from Industralia sent, Hidden Door #6 unlocked for subscribers only. If you missed out, sign up now to see what Hidden Door I unlock next month! www.brassbrightcity.com/newsletter/ #Subscribe #Newsletter #HiddenDoors #Brassbright

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 01/03/2026

Just got my monthly "Postcards From Industralia" newsletter finished and ready to land in your mailbox tomorrow! Unless... you haven't subscribed yet. Oh my gosh! Better fix that right now! #subscribe #news #freebies #HiddenDoors www.brassbrightcity.com/newsletter/

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 28/02/2026

Monday's newsletter will have the key to another hidden door leading to exclusive content at my website, news about my latest book, and my new "Review One Get One Free" offer. Are you subscribed? #newsletter #subscribe #Writers #Readers #Freebies www.brassbrightcity.com/newsletter/

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 19/02/2026

I swear, the scammers preying on authors had nothing better to do today than email false flattery and promise the moon. EVERY time I checked my mail I had 8-10 more offers. Emptied a total of 41 from the mail trash. No no no no and NO. #BookPromoters #SnakeOilSalesmen #NOPE

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 17/02/2026

Today is "Random Acts of Kindness Day"! I chose today to release the 10th Anniversary edition of The Flight To Brassbright, since Constance experiences acts of kindness throughout the book. It's available NOW in eBook at many online retailers: books2read.com/b/FlightToBr... (more info in comments)

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 14/02/2026

Last minute editing before the final upload of the tenth anniversary edition of The Flight To Brassbright. Preorder now! (And yes those are hospital socks. They're comfy.)

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 31/01/2026

I may have a new book on my Kindle. *whistles*

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 29/01/2026

I've published five books but my best seller this month is my humble cabbage cookbook. This winter is brutal. People are finding solace (and warmth) in cabbage. Need food that hugs you? Just shred it! #cookbook #cabbage #recipes #Foodie #ComfortFood books2read.com/ShreddingIt

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 22/01/2026

I'm furious right now. Read my brief blog entry to find out why. If you're an author, you DEFINTELY need to know about this. www.brassbrightcity.com/2026/01/22/s... @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social #ScamAlert #Authors #Readers #Marketing

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 19/01/2026

Have you read an art book yet this year? Here's a goodie, and it's totally new-to-such-things reader friendly. #ReaderSky #ArtBooks #1001Nights #GoldenAgeOfIllustration www.ceejaywriter.com/book-review-...

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 17/01/2026

Today would have been Betty White's 104th birthday. She was a passional animal advocate, so I suggest making a donation in her name to your local rescue or animal shelter. (more in comments) #BettyWhite

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 01/01/2026

It's not the New Year for this Pasadena-born girl until I see the Valley Hunt Club coming down Colorado Blvd. HAPPY NEW YEAR! #NewYear2026

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 31/12/2025

*high fives myself* I did it! I caught up on all my overdue #bookreviews BEFORE the end of the year! Now I can relax and enjoy "Inspector Hobbes and the Gold Diggers" by Wilkie Martin, the 3rd book of 5 in a fun series. #ReadingCommunity See all my reviews here: www.ceejaywriter.com/category/boo...

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 27/12/2025

My Christmas book haul. It's just three books but they are ones I REALLY wanted! Maybe you do, too! Learn more in my little blog entry. #Bookhaul #TBR #ReaderSky #ReadingCommunity www.ceejaywriter.com/a-very-booki...

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 10/12/2025

A Review A Day Keeps An Author From Jumping Off A Cliff (It's True!) books2read.com/LoriAldenHoluta #ReaderSky #Poetry #BookSky #ReadersGroup #ReadingCommunity #VictorianEra #Victorians #PoetryBook

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 08/12/2025

My entire collection of ebooks is available at 50% off the regular price as part of the Smashwords 2025 End of Year Sale! Find your next favorite book this month at smashwords.com/sale and follow @smashwords for more promos like this! #EOYSale25 #ebook #sale #books2read #indiebooks #Reader #Reading

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 30/11/2025

Author Friends: If your books need reviews and you don't mind giving reviews to others you should check out Revvue. (it's free!) I blogged about it. My poetry book has really benefitted from reviews it's received lately. www.brassbrightcity.com/2025/11/30/a... #BookReviews #Authors #Writers

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 21/11/2025

This is a public service announcement! It's the gift-giving season. When was the last time you reviewed your online wish lists? Do you keep one at Amazon, Target, Walmart, somewhere else? Are the items on it still relevant? Do you need to add more items? (cont. in comments) #gifts #wishlist

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 20/11/2025

My next newsletter goes out tomorrow! In it I'll reveal the entrance to Hidden Door #5. The door will lead explorers behind the scenes to learn about the inspiration and creation of "The Flight To Brassbright". It's part of the 10th anniversary celebration of the book. (1 of 2)

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 20/11/2025

The old cover has now been obliterated from every legit site on the internet. If you didn't grab one as a collector's item, you can console yourself with the nicer new cover! books2read.com/b/FlightToBr... #CoverArt #indieauthor #YA #books #readerscommunity #readingcommunity #steampunk

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 08/11/2025

A little dream I've had for years is that we would normalize giving a book instead of a greeting card. Write a message inside the cover, add the date, create a keepsake. Happy Holidays! #Holidays #Books #ReaderSky

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 03/11/2025

The MOST FUN part about releasing a new book cover for an already established book is finding all the nooks and crannies around my websites and the internet to update that cover. #bookcover #bookcoverdesign #newbookcover

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 01/11/2025

The new cover may take time to propagate across the internet but should be solidly in place within 72 hours (or so I'm told.) Meanwhile, I promised you a reveal today and you shall have it. Ta-Da! books2read.com/LoriAldenHol...

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