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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This Saturday! The Northern Virginia Writers Club will have a booth at the Fairfax Fall Festival on October 10. I'll be one of several authors signing books from 10 am-5 pm. Hope to see you there! #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I am so honored that my YA book, The Lifesaver, was picked for the Indie Author Project Select program! IAP Select books are curated by librarians and are among the best indie books in the IAP. It also means that The Lifesaver is now available in BiblioBoard across the U.S. and Canada! #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

ARC readers! If you're looking for a YA book, The Lifesaver is now available on NetGalley. No approval required! #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Burke Centre Festival is this weekend! I'll be joining several local authors at the Northern Virginia Writers Club booth on Sunday, September 27 from 10 am - 5 pm. Hope to see you there! #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The first Carroll Book Festival is today! Over 100+ authors (including NYT bestselling author Jodi Picoult!) will be there. I'll be signing books in the Author Village from 10 am - 4 pm. Don't miss out! #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Great news! You can now listen to the award-winning YA audiobook, The Lifesaver, in more apps. Right now, get discounted pricing in popular apps like Spotify, Chirp, and Google Play. #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I’m thrilled that my story is connecting with readers. And yes, I’m working on the second book! #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

So happy with the feedback I got from the IBPA Book Award judges! This review was my favorite ❤️ You can check out The Lifesaver audiobook now on Audible. #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Indies & Bookworms is today! Come down to the Rita Rossi Colwell Center in Baltimore and meet dozens of authors. I’ll be signing books on the 2nd floor from 11-4

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Day 2 of Pride LitCon! I’ll be signing books from 12-4 pm, so come on down! #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Pride LitCon this weekend! Come see over 75 authors and load up on queer books. Saturday is 18+, and Sunday is all ages 🏳️‍🌈 #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

It's Audiobook Appreciation Month! If you're looking for a YA audiobook to listen to this month, check out The Lifesaver on Audible. It will have you riveted from beginning to end. #booksky

The Lifesaver, an award-winning young adult audiobook. Rating: 5 stars. Narrated by Lawrence Thunell. Listen on Audible.

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The Lifesaver is now available in Vivlio Libraries! It is also available in other library apps, including Libby, Hoopla, and BiblioBoard. Borrowing ebooks not only helps libraries, but the authors behind the books, too! #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Get ready for Pride LitCon! I’ll be signing books on Sunday, June 14 from 12-4 pm. Can’t wait! #pridemonth #booksky

Pride LitCon on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 from 12-4 pm. Acca Shrine Center, 1712 Bellevue Ave, Richmond, VA 23227. Saturday is 18+, Sunday is all ages. More than 75 LGBTQIA+ authors. Bookish vendors. Author discussion panels. Free swag bags for first 100 attendees. Drawings and prizes. Food, snack, and coffee vendors.

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

For Pride Month, bookshop.org is offering 15% off select queer books through June 30 with the code Pride26. Purchases support indie bookstores, so it's a win-win! #booksky #pridemonth

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

If you’re looking for teen-friendly book recs for Pride Month, The Lifesaver is an award-winning YA novel about how love is love ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #pridemonth #booksky books2read.com/b/The-Lifesa...

Tropes: Will they/won't they?, witty banter, mental health, secrets, plot twists, hurt/comfort

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 I’m on a mission to promote as many queer books as I can. If you’re a queer author or write LGBT+ characters, drop your book below! Doesn’t have to be romance—all genres welcome 📚 #WritingCommunity #booksky #pridemonth

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

TODAY! I'll be signing books at the 2nd Annual Tails, Tales & Ales, a community event hosted by Axes and Os in Sterling, VA. Come out and enjoy: 🐶 Adoptable dogs! 📚 Local authors and vendors 🎶 Live music & great vibes 🍰 Dessert trucks & treats 🪓 Mobile axe throwing #booksky #nova

Tails, Tales, and Ales. May 30th from noon - 5 pm. 21680 Ridgetop Cir, Sterling, VA 20166

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Any sci fi authors looking for ARC readers? Try the Indie ARC Directory. It’s free to list your ARC, and sci fi fans will get an email about your book www.indiearcdirectory.com/submit-your-... #WritingCommunity

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, bookshop.org is offering 15% off select mental health and wellness books through May 31 with the code MHAM26. Purchases made through bookshop.org support indie bookstores, so it's a win-win! #booksky #mentalhealth

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

I am very proud to announce that The Lifesaver won silver at the IBPA Book Awards last night! The audiobook was one of three finalists in the Children's/Young Adult Audiobook Category. You can listen to it on Audible 📗🎧 #booksky #WritingCommunity

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The IBPA Book Awards ceremony is today! I'm so proud that The Lifesaver is a finalist for the Children's/Young Adult Audiobook Award. Congrats to all the other finalists! You can watch the ceremony live on the IBPA's Facebook page starting at 7:15 pm PST: www.facebook.com/IBPAonline #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Only one month to go until Pride LitCon! 🏳️‍🌈 Do you have your tickets yet? #booksky #pride #queerbooks pridelitcon.com

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

T-minus 2 days! The IBPA Book Awards will be held on Friday, May 15. I'm beyond excited that The Lifesaver is a finalist for the Children's/Young Adult Audiobook Award. Congrats to the other finalists! #booksky #WritingCommunity

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Book signing today! I'll be at Winchester Book Gallery in Winchester, VA from 2 pm - 4 pm today to sign copies of The Lifesaver. Hope to see you there! #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Book signing tomorrow! I'll be at Winchester Book Gallery in Winchester, VA on Saturday, May 9 from 2 pm - 4 pm. Hope to see you there! #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Book signing today! I’ll be at McKay Used Books in Manassas, VA from 11-3, along with authors Wendra Colleen and D.A. Jobe. Hope to see you there! #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Book signing tomorrow! I’ll be signing books at McKay Used Books in Manassas, VA, from 11 am - 3 pm on Saturday, May 2. Hope to see you there! #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

It’s Mental Health Month! As someone who’s struggled with mental health, this topic is important to me. That’s why I have a list of resources on my website for anyone who needs a helping hand www.cnsteinhourbooks.com/resources-1

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Next weekend! I'll be signing books at McKay Used Books in Manassas, VA on Saturday, May 2 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. And I won't be alone! Two other authors will be signing books as well, so don't miss it! #booksky #indiebookstores

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! If you can’t make it to an indie store today, you can still support them by ordering through bookshop.org #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Preteen: I can help you make videos for your book. Me: Sure! Preteen: Just give me some other books so we can mog them. Me: NO, we’re not mogging other authors. Preteen: Well, I don’t know what else to do, then. Marketing is hard 🤣 #WritingCommunity

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Author transparency post: I went wide for paperbacks and ebooks for my debut (audiobooks are still only on Audible for now). After 9 months, here's how the sales break down across vendors: #WritingCommunity

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Did you know you can get free Barnes & Noble gift cards with the Fetch app? I use it all the time to get books for my kid. If you use referral code 8P6WBW, you’ll get bonus points! #booksky #WritingCommunity

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Craft show today! I’ll be signing books at Park View High School in Sterling, VA from 10-3. Come by and support the school! #booksky #WritingCommunity #crafts

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

This Saturday! Park View High School will be holding its spring craft show on April 11 from 10-3. I'll be signing books and giving away magnets and stickers. Come out and support the school! #booksky #crafts #nova

Park View Craft Show. April 11 from 10:00 - 3:00. Park View High School, 400 W Laurel Ave., Sterling, VA. Local crafters, artists, creators, and food vendors

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Did a book signing today at a book fair, and two little girls gave me a book too 🥹 #booksky #WritingCommunity

Book made out of construction paper that says, “You are the best”

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

It’s a beautiful day for a book fair! Come by Blend Coffee Bar in Ashburn, VA today between 12-5 today for great books and coffee #booksky #NOVA

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I broke $1,000 in book sales! I can now say I’m a 4-figure author 🎉 #booksky #WritingCommunity

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Ready for a spring book fair? Blend Coffee Bar is hosting a book fair with over 50 authors (including me!) next Saturday, April 4 from 12-5 pm. Come enjoy great coffee and books! #booksky #nova

Blend Coffee Bar Book Fair. 43170 Southern Walk Plaza #120, Ashburn, VA 20148. April 4, 2026 from noon-5 pm.

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

TODAY! Chesapeake High School is holding its Spring Craft Fair from 10 am - 3 pm. I'll be signing books and giving away free magnets and stickers. Hope to see you there! #booksky #crafts

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

This Saturday! Chesapeake High School is holding its popular Spring Craft Fair on March 21 from 10 am - 3 pm. Over 200 vendors will be there, including yours truly! I'll be signing books and giving away free magnets and stickers. Come out and help support the school! #crafts #booksky

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Reasons to get The Lifesaver ebook now on Smashwords: ✅ It’s free! ✅ You won’t want to put the book down ✅ There’s a link in the back to sign up to be a beta or ARC reader Did I mention it’s free? Happy Read an Ebook Week! www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... #booksky

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The Lifesaver

"As I drop to my knees beside him, I feel a spark of recognition: Tristan Chevalier. From my school, my grade. Way too young to die." When Avery Taylor stumbles across an unconscious classmate in the ...

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C.N. Steinhour @cnsteinhour.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Unfortunately, today’s ScribbleCon had to be shortened to just the morning sessions. The afternoon presenters (myself included) will be featured at next year’s ScribbleCon. There are still some great sessions this morning, so I hope you still attend!

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