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Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 18h

#WIPSnips The word 'wall' appears a bunch in this story, which should be expected in a book about an inn. But while most uses of the word aren't too much about the wall itself, this one is. Here, I discuss the secrets of the inn's walls.

Welcome to the Good Thyme Inn

The Good Thyme Inn quite literally held secrets galore within its walls. The most extensive overhaul occurred during Marmalade’s tenure as the innmaster, soon after Shallot was born. Shallot had vague memories of the reconstruction, of seeing complex clockwork before they were sealed away behind wood panels, but those memories had formed her image of the inn-world within her mind.
During the reconstruction, hidden nooks had been installed throughout the inn. Small, secret places where one could stash precious items. Marmalade had been fond of hiding coins in odd places for fear of losing everything if bandits came and demanded all the money under her desk. Shallot had once believed her great-aunt was paranoid; bandits never came into town. Until she grew up and realized ‘bandits’ had always been Marmalade’s underhanded way of referring to the baron and his men.

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Garrett MacArthur, Author @garrett-macarthur.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

5-Star Amazon review for my short story, "The Danny" — 🤗 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ books2read.com/the-danny

Karyn S
5 out of 5 stars
A big story that works in a short format
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If you like short stories, this is a good one! Interesting storyline and well-drawn characters. I’ll definitely be following MacArthur for more!

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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Pathetic and Insanity 😡 I've been there.

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💀kris is editing London and the King of Bones💀 @kamielke.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

🗡 a goblin girl with a forbidden crush 💎 a human princess with a secret 🐸 a cursed knight 🌳 a wooden boy They must stop a vengeful sorceress from completing an ancient weapon before the world is reduced to rubble Goblin Girl is now a Nebula Award finalist books2read.com/u/31pp16 #BookSky #SFWA

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Goblin Girl by K.A. Mielke

A queer fantasy novel for middle graders

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Brett Edward Stout @brettedwardstout.com · 30/09/2026

The first batch of potion recipes are all up on the Patreon. www.patreon.com/TalesofOlta/...

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Garrett MacArthur, Author @garrett-macarthur.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's fun how the mind keeps working on stories even when not actively writing. While I was having trouble falling asleep, I kept wishing that I could figure out more short stories for Ava Driver, because she's such a cool character. ... #BookSky #ShortStories #QueerSciFi books2read.com/the-danny

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frjosom @frjosom.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Love this map of the "Suspended Gardens of Marqueyssac" in France. Love the diagram of the paths in addition to the beautiful illustration by Danielle Godart. The gardens themselves are GORGEOUS.

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Max Elwood @maxelwoodauthor.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Last weekend was my first physical book event, and it was great. A lovely bunch of authors, and the people coming through to browse were all friendly, positive and inquisitive. And I sold a bunch of books! Thanks for having me Royston Book Fair. #books #reading #author #booksky #crimethriller

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Robin Agnew @robinagnew.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

auntagathas.com/aa/katherine... This gentle espionage novel set in 1950s Cambridge comes out next week. A fun read.

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Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 30/09/2026

Last day of #SeptemberWorldbuilders! Join me next month for more worldbuilding questions! What kind of character archetypes, tropes, or worldbuilding elements do you like to see in fantasy/sci fi media? What things, when you see them, immediately make you more interested in the story?

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Extra Days
30: What kinds of characters, tropes, worldbuilding elements, etc. do you love to see in fantasy or sci fi media?

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Nich A Vale @nichavale.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🚀 DAY ??? — MISSION LOG Spent the last couple of days building my own author website. And… I think I actually pulled it off 😂 🌐 nichavale.online I also worked on my author media kit: 🔗 beacons.ai/nichavale.au... Friends, please test the site and send me your feedback! 😌 #BookSky #IndieAuthor

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@nichavale.author: Louder Than the Stars, Official Website. Featured links: Louder Than the Stars, Official Website, Telegram.

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Bookish Scifi & Fantasy @bookishsff.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy new year #Booksky! A whole new year of new books is about to begin. I'd love to hear what you're most looking forward to - I'll be filling in a few upcoming scifi, fantasy, horror & spec fic publication dates to look out for in my diary today 🪐📚

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Bookish Scifi & Fantasy @bookishsff.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

A thread I'll be adding to hopefully as new titles are announced: the upcoming 2026 books I've been making an excited note of in my diary so far. Old favourite authors, new voices that just sound too intriguing, and very occasionally a stunning bit of cover art that really caught my eye! #SFF 🪐📚💙

A green banner reading BookishSFF's 2026 watchlist: scifi fantasy horror and spec fic publishing

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Bookish Scifi & Fantasy @bookishsff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Happy publication day to @toribovalino.bsky.social's The Thief and the Traitor Bride, a new standalone romantic fantasy set in the world of The Second Death of Locke, in which wine merchant/spy Nore must seek help from her estranged thief husband for a dangerous mission! #SFF #Romantasy 💙📚🪐

Copies of the book on a table in a bookshop. On the cover a character holds a dagger behind their back, wearing a white dress with long red hair plaited. The text and embellishments are in shiny gold.

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Fay Thompson, Author/Artist @faythompsonauthor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

You are likely not the first book produced by your publisher. Ask to see the marketing of the last similar book they published. If they had an ad in a physical magazine, go look it up and see if you ever saw it. What was the target demographic? #writingcommunity #booksky #marketing #demographics

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Just Julie @justjulie.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I'm getting tired of book reviewers telling people to not waste your time on certain books. Just state your opinion why this book didn't appeal to you. If i don't like a book for whatever reason I might state why. I've disliked many very popular books. They just didn't do it for me. I won't tag

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Author M. I. Verras (She/Her) @miverrasauthor1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

There are still readers of my book here, in addition to those on other platforms. I've found some. Whether people want to hear it or not, money from book sales helps cover expenses that a salary can’t. I’m glad I found at least this job. Other places weren’t nearly as easy to get hired by.

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Kristin 🇨🇦🤓 @faierius.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

As an author, all I *really* want is for people to love my characters and stories as much as I do.

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Fay Thompson, Author/Artist @faythompsonauthor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

One of the things I do early on is ask my BETA readers who they think is the optimum reader for the book. If I am unclear on the genre, I ask them genre questions too. Sometimes I ask if my book reminds them of any other recent novel. Use your resources. #writingcommunity #booksky #bestreaders

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Fay Thompson, Author/Artist @faythompsonauthor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

You may decide to hire a marketing expert. Make sure they have experience in marketing books specifically. Ask for the ROI numbers on their last campaign. What was spent, what sales were generated? What period of sales time? You will need a budget. #writingcommunity #booksky #marketingbudget

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Moe Neus @moeneus.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

New little guy, only yea tall. Hopscotch is a Kiryar, a Demon of Journeys, and he makes sure people are on the right path. #worldbuilding #dnd #ttrpg #oc #ocsky #art

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Brett Edward Stout @brettedwardstout.com · 29/07/2026

If you guys could PLEASE PLEASE 🏳️‍🌈 🌈 💙 🏳️‍⚧️ Find it in your heart to give my little fantasy series a follow on Instagram. It would mean everything. www.instagram.com/talesofolta?...

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Waterstones Ipswich @waterstonesipswich.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join us TOMORROW 8.30 AM in the shop for a very special early opening to mark the release of Threshing Day from Rebecca Yarros!!! ✨ Reserve your copy today to collect alongside some fun #FourthWing goodies at the event. See you then! #SFF #Booksky #NewBooks

A banner reading celebrate threshing day with Waterstones. Join us and fellow fans of Rebecca Yarros as we celebrate the publication of threshing day. Visit the Waterstones website for details

An image of the book cover: shining silver in the style of the other books in the series, with silver sprayed edges spredges!

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Bookish Scifi & Fantasy @bookishsff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Tomorrow is the release of Rebecca Yarros' brand new Threshing Day - a collection of thirteen short stories set around the day when cadets bond with their dragons! Loads of Waterstones are doing events and early openings to celebrate: www.waterstones.com/events/celeb... #SFF 💙📚🪐 #FourthWing

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frjosom @frjosom.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

For various reasons, I've decided to publish my fiction writing under the pen name "Garrett MacArthur" -- and I'm proud to announce my first short story has been published as an ebook... #GarrettMacArthur #ScienceFiction #ShortStory #FemaleProtagonist books2read.com/the-danny

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Breur Media 🏳️‍🌈📚👽☮️🦇 @breurmedia.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Amethyst (both the funniest & the most giddily romantic of Joshua Dagon's stories about the magical "glamour stones") is available on the greater ebook market—including now on Apple books. (Amethyst is included, #4, in "Diabolical Blessings.") #angels #demons #athame books.apple.com/us/book/amet...

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frjosom @frjosom.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The character Brent is a dork, but he IS a lovable dork. Kene (a literal Angel) falling in love with him is very 1984's "Splash" (Darryl Hannah/Tom Hanks) to me, but it's still adorable.

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Brett Edward Stout @brettedwardstout.com · 13/08/2026

Sometimes updates to the Patreon don’t deserve a whole post about it. But we still make the upgrades regardless. I remember when it was silly graphics I barely flopped together. To now have professional graphics that were made for the project. So cool.

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Brett Edward Stout @brettedwardstout.com · 12/08/2026

Talked w the publisher and broke down the full content strategy between now and May. So much to do.

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Brett Edward Stout @brettedwardstout.com · 01/08/2026

Have you ever felt demonized for being different? Have you seen in yourself something special that others treated as strange? Olta is a school for those who embrace difference; for those whose difference defines their greatness. Welcome home.

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Breur Media 🏳️‍🌈📚👽☮️🦇 @breurmedia.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Breur Media: doing independent publishing since 2006. Not big... but still here.

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Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 28/09/2026

#SeptemberWorldbuilders, hey there, friends! Our last day of light and darkness: If your world has magic, are there spells or any kind of magic associated with light or darkness? Either symbolically or literally? Tell me about them!

MonthlyWorldbuilders prompts daily feed card
#SeptemberWorldbuilders
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Week 4: Light and Darkness
28: If your world has magic, does any of that magic have a connection to light or darkness? Are there 'spells' that can create day or night?

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Black Cat Book Nook @blackcatbooknook.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#QueerCharChat Wrap Up Week Questions. The last few days of September are upon us. Here are the final questions and a wrap up day! Posts should be posted roughly around 9:15am CST each day! #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

#QueerCharChat - September 28 - 30, 2026

Please remember, all questions are being asked as if you were your character(s).

28 - What does the word "home" mean to you, and does it currently exist?
29 - What is one plot point you want to have a very stern talk with your author over?
30 - Rest Time. Thank you for playing this month. (Also, please feel free to post a promo here as well!)

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Garrett MacArthur, Author @garrett-macarthur.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My sci-fi short story about an #ethologist, Ava Driver, working on the secretive DANI Project—but right when the project needs her, she finds herself hospitalized and forced to help from the sidelines. books2read.com/the-danny

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Christopher Michel @christophermichel.com · 27/09/2026

How do we picture a scientist? Lab coat. Microscope. Fluorescent light. Developmental biologist @zernickagoetz.bsky.social wanted to step outside that shorthand. Rigorous and elegant. Exacting and visual. A scientist, yes, but never only that. explorers.com/how-do-we-pi... @nationalacademies.org

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Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Since it has come up a few times recently... I neither receive monies for nor spend monies toward promoting interesting books. (I blame monetized influencers for this assumption?)

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Brett Edward Stout @brettedwardstout.com · 24/09/2026

Building up all the bonus materials for the upcoming launch of the fantasy series. I can’t stop certain authors from being TERFs, but I can create something better. 💪 🧙

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

People aren’t faking their disabilities, they’re faking being well. We know society hates us. We know we will be judged for using assistive devices. Many of us take years to get the courage to lean in to accommodations. Stop judging. Help us build a more inclusive world.

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Nich A Vale @nichavale.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

5 LGBTQ+ books on my TBR 🏳️‍🌈📚 Cinema Love - Jiaming Tang Bury Your Gays - Chuck Tingle The Sunflower Boys - Sam Wachman Looking for Group - Alexis Hall Our Evenings - Alan Hollinghurst Which one should I start with? #QueerBooks #MMRomance #LGBTQBooks #BookSky

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