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Cathy Cole (Dumigan) @cathycole.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

New book alert! 🎉 My 2nd book is now available to request on Netgalley.😁 #booksky #books #fiction

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Novelicious @novelicious.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

“A museum is where yesterday waits politely.” ~Leo Di Lux #Museums #ArtHistory

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Sue Moorcroft Author @suemoorcroftauthor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Let yourself book-travel to Como, in Italy, and discover Jade's story: Two sisters she's never met. A first love who's impossible to forget. Get #SecretsOfTheItalianGuesthouse here: geni.us/ItalianGuest...

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Cathy Cole (Dumigan) @cathycole.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I really do have the best friends. Two surprises in two days - you have me spoiled, ladies. One from friends in Australia and American, the other from just down the road. Both brought a huge smile to my face. 😁 #friends #itsthelittlethings

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Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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Jane Friedman @janefriedman.com · 11/09/2026

The biggest questions I get about AI: How do I protect myself from an agent or publisher (or other publishing professional) using AI on my work? How do I protect myself from a false accusation of AI use? Unfortunately, these questions don’t have straightforward answers, but here I try my best.

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Writers' AI Fears Often Run Ahead of the Facts | Jane Friedman

The panic that’s expressed online bears little resemblance to what’s happening at literary agencies and publishing houses.

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Got a great book idea? Think you can pitch it in ten minutes flat? For one night only, this is a unique opportunity to pitch directly to one of Ireland’s leading independent publishers. Application enquiries should be sent to culturenight@obrien.ie

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Jane Friedman @janefriedman.com · 09/09/2026

This is a terrific and straightforward explanation for partnering with a bookstore, and it's similar to the process I followed. It's most likely to work if you have a traditional publisher but I've seen it work for indie authors, too. From M. Stevenson.

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How to Partner with a Bookstore for a Preorder Campaign | Jane Friedman

In this excerpt from It Depends: An Author’s Practical Guide to Debut Year, M. Stevenson shows how indie shops can contribute to a traditionally-published book’s launch strategy.

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Novelicious @novelicious.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The universe is made of #stories, not of atoms. MURIEL RUKEYSER #storytelling #writing #reading #bookslover #writers Art by Leonardo Di Aetherhart

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Tractus Fynn @tractusfynn.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

🕰 Murder, Mystery, History and Time Travel 2500 pages, a singular story, a million words. Both playful and disturbing. Truly epic. #mystery #history #timetravel #books #KindleUnlimited The Tractus Fynn Mysteries www.amazon.com/dp/B00EQEH1TY

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Ken Stark @kenstark.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

"Mr. Stark possesses a remarkable gift worthy of saying, 'Masterclass!'" Read Arcadia Falls getbook.at/arcadiafalls FREE on Kindle Unlimited Also on #audiobook A #horror novel for all ages. #FREE #Kindleunlimited #YA #mustread #suspense #thriller #audiobooks #horror #audible 📚💙

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Susan Sage @susansage.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

She breathes, you know. This *Silver Lady*. I feel it under my hull, a pulse steady as the current. Most days, she's the only thing that makes sense when the river shows us… well, things that shouldn't exist. www.susanesage.com

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 03/09/2026

I know I already posted about this...but to reiterate: Anthropic copyright settlement authors, PLEASE contact me (Writer Beware) if your publisher is making a claim on a book whose rights have reverted, or claiming anything other than a 50/50 split on an in-contract book. beware@sfwa.org

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Sarah Skye @sarah-skye.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

As far as the Undertakers are concerned, it's a gas - But Penny isn't laughing! Click on the link to find out more! www.theduckwebcomics.com/The_Vanishin... #Avengers #Undertakers #traditional #british #comic #art

Two undertakers stand outside a small office trying to decide what to do about Penny Laine who has just broken in!

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Sarah Ward @sarahward595.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Time to spare a little time from your day, sit with a coffee, or whatever beverage you prefer, and think. Have a wonderful Sunday - full of joy. #happysunday #goodmorning

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Vanessa Finaughty @vanessafinaughty.bsky.social · 17/06/2024

Need a book #editor? Let me help you write it right with my 15 years' experience!

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Cathy Cole (Dumigan) @cathycole.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Finally (I hope) on the last round of edits for book 2 – THE ISLAND. It’s shaping up nicely, if I do say so myself. 😁 Remember, Book 1 – THE WEDDING – is still on a Kindle monthly deal. Grab a bargain while you can! #amediting #amwriting #writesky #booksky #writerscommunity#bookchat #writers

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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Can’t wait to share #FarawayFamily (illustrated by @nicolewong.bsky.social) with the world! Can you make it to one of my #AuthorEvents this August? Sat 29 August, @wakefieldbooks in RI 11:00 a.m. Sun 30 August, @toadstoolbooks in NH 4:00 p.m. Hope to see you to celebrate my #debut #picturebook !

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Novelicious @novelicious.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

You don't have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great. Les Brown #writing Aetherhart

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Faith L. Justice @faithljustice.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

It's the dog days of August. Time to retreat to your sanctuary with a good book. My best-seller "Sword of the Gladiatrix" is on #sale. Also in print & audio. This is the universal link so you can find it on your favorite platform and format. 📚💙#booksky #LGBTQ+ Enjoy! buy.bookfunnel.com/pf4ye0koz8

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eBook on sale for $1.99 August 5-21, 2026.

An action-packed tale that exposes the brutal underside of Imperial Rome, Sword of the Gladiatrix brings to life unforgettable characters and exotic settings. From the far edges of the Empire, two wom...

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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Agree ✔️ #BookSky

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

📣 Calling All Authors 📣 Shadow Spark Publishing is open to #queries! manuscript should be polished as possible- no first drafts accepted full-length novels only standalones preferred only one manuscript permitted per author, but feel free to pitch others in your query letter #booksky #writesky

shadow spark publishing is open for queries

August 1-31, 206

specifics available at shadowsparkpub.com/submissions

what we're looking for:

dark fantasy
romantasy
cozy

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Novelicious @novelicious.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

"Be a #rainbow in somebody else's cloud." — Maya #Angelou #writing #Art #love #writerslife #positivity

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Barry Maher @barrymaher.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Order now: amzn.to/4lPqn8V

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Ken Stark @kenstark.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Start the award-winning Stage 3 series with a FREE Book! shorturl.at/paLcT Stage 3 The end begins here... Also on #audible #zombie #Free #zombies #audiobooks #horror #apocalypse #audiobook 📚💙

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Ken Stark @kenstark.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Something is preying on Arcadia Falls... And it's like nothing anyone has ever seen before. Read ARCADIA FALLS getbook.at/arcadiafalls FREE on Kindle Unlimited Also on #audiobook #YA #Horror #suspense #Free #kindleunlimited #promotehorror #audible #audiobooks #youngadult📚💙

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Novelicious @novelicious.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

"All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream." — Edgar Allan Poe #writing #dream #film #books Aetherhart

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sueghosh.bsky.social @sueghosh.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

3 #shortstories Free on #KindleUnlimited ODIO: www.amazon.in/One-Day-Octo... www.amazon.com/One-Day-Octo... ONIN: www.amazon.in/One-Night-No... www.amazon.com/One-Night-No... OEID: www.amazon.in/dp/B08LBZ5H49 www.amazon.com/dp/B08LBZ5H49 #kindle #series #booksky #family #romancereads

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Kathryn Hills - Author @kathrynhills.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

She’s looking to escape her man troubles. Instead, she finds the man of her dreams. There’s only one problem. He’s dead. BEST TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE 2025! “A sweeping time travel romance that is truly unforgettable.” #booksky #timetravelromance #kindleunlimited #romancegems books2read.com/u/mgx90q

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Sarah Ward @sarahward595.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Happy Saturday to you all, Weekends are considered rest time , but let’s be honest, as every parent knows, weekends are busier than in the week! So, with that in mind, I wish everyone well, Happy runaround. #happysaturday #goodmorning

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Very excited about this line-up for the Flash Fiction Armagh event in Crannagael House as part of the #Armagh #foodandciderweekend26 Well done to all the writers who were selected - I can't wait to hear them read! armagh-navancentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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Byddi Lee 📚 Author |🎭Playwright |🎬 Screenwriter @byddi.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Tickets on sale for Armagh Theatre Group's production of Mini Plays 2026 - thrilled that my play is included (an anonymous submission!) Always a good night's craic & has sold out quickly in previous years, so get your ticket early to avoid disappointment. www.ticketsource.com/armaghtheatr...

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Author- Abigail_Addison @abigailaddison.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

NEW BOOKKKK AVAILABLE ON AMAZON NOWWWW #books #newrelease #bookrelease #YAFantasy #fatedmates #booklaunch Link: a.co/d/iu2dIsW

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Cathy Cole (Dumigan) @cathycole.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Popped into Elk Books Warrenpoint to meet the fabulous @suedivinwriter.bsky.social (and Sue’s mum. 😊) AND got her to sign my book THE RUNAWAY ROAD for my granddaughter. Thanks so much, Sue. #amreading #booksky

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Cathy Cole (Dumigan) @cathycole.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Whoo hoo! THE WEDDING has scored another Kindle monthly deal. For the month of August, you can get your copy for 99p. Spread the word. #booksky #mystery #thriller #suspense

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ALT: Minion Cheering: WOOOHOO! YEAH!!

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Avishek @avisghosh.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

With the vastness Size 17 by 13 inch on paper Medium oil Original , prints available

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Cathy Cole (Dumigan) @cathycole.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Bet not many people find giants in their town square – one sleeping, one ready for a speedy getaway across #carlingfordlough #warrenpoint #wakethegiant #Ireland

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Novelicious @novelicious.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The best books usually arrive when you’re not looking for them. Leo Di Lux #writing Aetherhart

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Jane Friedman @janefriedman.com · 30/07/2026

Authors too often overlook local marketing. But the best way to secure national reach is to start in your own backyard. Insight from longtime marketer and publicist Penny Sansevieri.

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Why You Should Focus on Local Book Publicity First | Jane Friedman

People take pride in supporting someone from their communit, and readers are far more likely to buy a book if they feel a personal connection to the author, even a small one.

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