iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

October is shaping up to be a busy month! Here’s where you can connect with me. Details about all of these events are on my website Events page. I add new events all the time, so be sure to check back. #WritingCommunity #BookEvents #Events cynthiaswansonauthor.com/events

A list of events for author Cynthia Swanson. These can also be found at https://cynthiaswansonauthor.com/events

010

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's been 106 years since the 19th Amendment was certified. We have 49 days until the most consequential election of our lifetimes. Check your voter registration! -- & check out the latest edition of my #Substack for history, an ebook deal & writerly links. thewhatifjournal.substack.com/p/countdown

thewhatifjournal.substack.com

Countdown

49 days until Election Day in the Not-So-United States. Plus, an ebook deal and some writerly links.

0212

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

50 days until Election Day. I wrote This Isn't New: Women's Historical Stories in response to the 2024 election results. It's on sale for a limited time in all ebook formats. I hope you'll check it out -- and I hope, too, that you'll check your voter registration and get out there on November 3rd!

041

Reposted by Cynthia Swanson

Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 14/09/2026

Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.

5953725013399

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Looking forward to tomorrow, Sun 9/6 at Mountain Shire Books in Winter Park! If you'll be in Grand County, stop by, say hello, and grab a signed copy of This Isn't New: Women's Historical Stories. #BookSky #WritingCommunity #BookEvent #NewBook

040

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Where’d all the good people go? Rest in power, Ms. Steinem and Ms. Hughes (left us in 2022).

010

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Today's edition of my Substack, The What If Journal is chock-full of book recommendations.* Check it out! *Not just books I wrote. I promise. thewhatifjournal.substack.com/p/whatcha-re...

thewhatifjournal.substack.com

Whatcha Reading?

Some thoughts on book clubs and autumn reading lists

010

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Today's edition of The What If Journal talks about realistic lead time for getting a self/indie pubbed book into the world. Can you really do it in 3 months -- the same amount of time it takes a leopard to gestate her young? Read the post to find out! thewhatifjournal.substack.com/p/leopard-ge...

thewhatifjournal.substack.com

Leopard Gestation

Or, What's the Lead Time for Indie/Self Publishing a Book?

000

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Cat is like, "Yeah, this is my owner. You got a problem with that?"

000

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Lovely interview with creative writing student Cara White for local magazine Urban Life Wash Park. Cara interviewed me, particularly about This Isn't New: Women's Historical Stories, but I also interviewed her! I wish Cara much success in her writing career. urbanlifewashpark.com/meet-your-ne...

urbanlifewashpark.com

WHEN WRITERS MEET – Urban Life Wash Park

000

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

In today’s edition of my #Substack, The What If Journal, I consider what we can do — as both writers and readers — to counteract the dismal feeling that AI might very well be winning. (Spoiler: it isn’t.) Check it out! #WritingCommunity #AuthorCommunity #books substack.com/home/post/p-...

substack.com

The Sky is Falling*

*Not really. It just feels that way.

030

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

A well chosen table at Fiction Beer Company for This Isn’t New. Come on over, grab a cold one, and say hi! We won't let the bastards get us down.

000

Reposted by Cynthia Swanson

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Trump is reducing the size of two national monuments in Utah by 90% to open up the land for mining. He’s building a border wall through Big Bend park in Texas. And he’s gutted the NPS budget, throwing all our national parks into disrepair. Is there anything he won’t sell out?

23126971107

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Met a friend at a bookstore (with cafe) for snacks and a chat. Did I also buy a book? SUCH a silly question…

010

Reposted by Cynthia Swanson

jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 08/07/2026

hold on, about to chat with mcconnell

340150361798

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A little shoutout about my love of libraries and librarians in this week's edition of The What If Journal. Plus, links to upcoming events for This Isn't New, including one this Saturday 7/11 at Douglas County Libraries with author Andrea Bobotis. thewhatifjournal.substack.com/p/library-love

thewhatifjournal.substack.com

Library Love

Yes, you CAN be an author and still use (and love) libraries

010

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I was craving an Arnold Palmer, so I got iced tea bags and lemonade mix at the grocery store. but the only lemonade mix they had was lemon-blueberry, so the lemonade is blue. Mixed with the tea, here's my Arnold Palmer. I feel like I'm drinking from the reflecting pool. It does taste good, though!

120

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

I adore this account. My favorite thing on Bluesky.

000

Reposted by Cynthia Swanson

Boulder Voter Rob @bouldervoter.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Republicans today are not on the right side of ANY issue. Not. One. Issue.

47213

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Same! Great game, wish they would have won.

000

Reposted by Cynthia Swanson

Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

What a beautiful day. Photo from my collection, 1912.

Black-and-white photo of two women in long dresses sitting on a grassy lawn each one has a tabby kitten in their lap. The woman on the left looks down at her kitten and the woman on the right looks up the camera.

151696121

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Milo says Happy 4th of July & reminds you that even if there were no people of color, women, or dogs in the room where it happened, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was a radical act & those who did so were brave AF. May we all practice resistance & emulate their courage & activism.

010

Reposted by Cynthia Swanson

Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Superb photobomb from my collection - no date/info.

Black and white photo of a young white man wearing old fashioned, outdoorsy clothing and holding a rifle. He's standing outside of a house and right behind him in a screen window is an adorable tabby cat making a funny, scrunched up face - I think it was caught mid-meow.

211615127

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Something to think about when you make your holiday pie.

010

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Bookshop is offering FREE SHIPPING during its anti-Prime days, June 23 - 26. Grab new books, support indie bookstores & resist the big retailer that starts with A! Please check out my shop on Bookshop. It's a work-in-progress, but I'm adding new titles all the time. bookshop.org/shop/cynthia...

bookshop.org

Cynthia Swanson Bookshop

Cynthia Swanson is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the psychological suspense novels The Bookseller, The Glass Forest, and Anyone But Her, as well as the short story collection ...

000

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

It's a low bar, but I'd say yeah, if you're a dad and you didn't vote for him -- but you did vote for his only viable contender (rather than sit it out or vote third party in arguably the most important election in most of our lifetimes so far) -- then yes, you're a much better father than him.

000

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

The Denver Woman's Press club has been around for 128 years (!!) and it's not only rich in history, but also incredibly supportive of its members and the community. If you're a writer in Denver, check them out. I'm grateful to be part of this organization. dwpconline.org/cynthia-swan...

dwpconline.org

Cynthia Swanson Releases Women's Historical Stories Collection - Denver Woman's Press Club

DWPC member Cynthia Swanson just released her short story collection, This Isn't New: Women's Historical Stories.

020

Reposted by Cynthia Swanson

Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 20/06/2026

Spotted some birds today in Chicago with some @dailybeanspod.com listeners! 🖕🚫 👑

24980941384

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Wow, a president who reads something besides his own social media posts. How refreshing.

010

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

If you’re on Colorado’s Front range, TONIGHT (Sat 6/20), I’ll be in Niwot at their wonderful indie bookstore, Inkberry Books, to chat about This Isn’t New. We can all feminist rage together, but also talk about the power of story to inform our choices. 7:00 pm. I'd love to see you there!

021

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

What if your book (or authorly career) crosses genres? How do you position yourself? How do you find your people: other authors who are kindred spirits -- and readers? In today's edition of my #Substack, The What If Journal, I address these dilemmas. thewhatifjournal.substack.com/p/but-i-mean...

thewhatifjournal.substack.com

But, I mean...what IS it?

Some thoughts on genre

030

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Fantastic piece in @westword.com about This Isn’t New: Women’s Historical Stories. Many thanks to Teague Bohlen and Westword for this interview! www.westword.com/arts-culture...

westword.com

Denver author's new collection responds to the ongoing plight of women in America

Cynthia Swanson will appear at Tattered Cover with other local authors on Wednesday, June 10.

010

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I've told her a gazillion times that once the food is in her belly, she will no longer have to worry about him eating it. She's still not getting the memo.

000

Reposted by Cynthia Swanson

Sisters in Crime Colorado @sinccolorado.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Two of our members - Barbara Nickless and @cynswanauthor.bsky.social - are participating in this free panel coming up Wednesday, June 10. Looks like a good one! Registration is required at www.eventbrite.com/e/topnotch-c...

011

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Lovely hike with hubby and pups today. Three Sisters trail, Evergreen, Colorado.

000

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

I'm a writer with a very active imagination, and even I find this uncomprehendable.

000

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Thanks to Denver Public Library for making This Isn't New: Women's Historical Stories a staff pick for June! libbyapp.com/library/denv...

000

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Keens from the thirt store. $15. Total score!

000

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Great crowd and wonderful questions at West Side Books last night for the launch of This Isn't New. Thanks to everyone who came out, and to Matt and Katie of West Side for hosting!

000

Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The Page 69 Test for This Isn’t New. If you’re unfamiliar with this blog, it’s very fun. The idea: open any book to page 69, and it should give you a good sense of that book. In this piece, I put This Isn’t New to the test. page69test.blogspot.com/2026/05/this...

page69test.blogspot.com

"This Isn’t New"

Cynthia Swanson is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the psychological suspense novels The Bookseller , The Glass Fo...

000