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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Decision paralysis, but instead of trying to figure out which task to tackle, I’m trying to figure out where to direct my rage because everything is terrible.

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

LAST DAY of this audiobook sale!!!

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

I'm gonna need you to send me your ragey CNF, mmmkay???

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

A little snippet from the Lovehurts Audiobook, currently 80% off across multiple platforms, all of which pay authors a far higher royalty rate than Audibl3. As always, thank you for supporting indie authors!! UBL: books2read.com/u/bpL80l

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

For the next two weeks, the Lovehurts audiobook is only $2.99 through Apple, Kobo, Nook, Google Play, and LibroFM. I would really appreciate your help spreading the word!! Thank you! #booksky #audiobooksky mailchi.mp/5d474a6e2670...

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Anyone who buys a copy of Poetry for Pets will get a free audiobook code for LOVEHURTS, narrated by Emily Shaver.

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

GOOD NEWS! If you missed yesterday's 99cent sale, you can still get A Song I Used to Know for 60% off! If you are in the mood for something sweet & swoony, with found family and all the feels, grab A Song I Used to Know on Kindle before 8PM PST. #booksky #indieauthor #romancereaders

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

And finally, Happy Valentine's Day from Mr. Thornton. Personally, I'd have never looked away in the first place. 😂😘

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

This closed-door Romance is on sale now through Feb 17th. Please help this indie author spread the word, even if romance isn't your thing. 😉 Thank you for your support! www.amazon.com/Song-I-Used-...

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

A few more Austen characters to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day.

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from Mr. Rochester

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Greetings from this power couple.

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from some of Austen's more underappreciated characters.

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

It's not too late to download this book for FREE!!!

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S.E. Reed @writingwithreed.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

My Friday reminder to download (free on KU). A #domesticthriller about obsession, envy, love, and the dark side of being a mom influencer. #booksky 🔗 a.co/d/07Gp4RCC

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

💫TODAY'S THE DAY!!!💫 Get #LifeAfter for FREE on #Kindle #booksky #supportauthors www.amazon.com/Life-After-G...

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

🚨TOMORROW ONLY🚨 Life After will be FREE on Kindle. #booksky

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Looking for another way to support indie authors? #Spotifypremium listeners get 15 free hours of audiobooks each month. Consider using your free hours to listen to an indie book. Don't forget to leave a review when you're done. Follow @indieaudiodeals.bsky.social for more ways to support & listen!

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

It's been almost THREE years since my debut novel, Life After, released. To celebrate, I will be doing a free download day on Kindle this coming Friday. If you want to support an #indieauthor and spread the joy of #freebooks, please check this space Friday for graphics/links & help spread the word.

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

6 yo getting ready for bed: "You gotta fight! Spirit right! It's a paaarrrrrtay!" #beastieboys #closeenough

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

#authors , particularly #indieauthors : if you, like me, have been rejected for bookbub featured deals over and over again, what avenues have you found of getting the word out about your 99cent and free download deals that have given you great return? (other than newsletter and social media)

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

14yo was venting about mean kids are school. I suggested keeping a list of names - all the people who treat him badly. Whenever he's writing a story and needs a name for a villain, he's got a list of great options. Passing along important lessons over here.

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Remember: Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Something that's always confused me is the scene in Gilmore Girls where characters are naming their guilty pleasure bands and Lane says "she's ashamed to say" hers is Fleetwood Mac. . . . Lane had a Yoko Ono album

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Hey #audiobook lovers! I have several review copies of my latest release and I'd love to share them with you! Narrator Emily Shaver took such care with Lena's story. I love how it turned out, and hope you will too. Interested? Please fill out this form :) docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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LOVEHURTS Audiobook Request

I have a limited number of review copies available for LOVEHURTS, a YA Coming-of-age story. About the Book: Being a chubby girl in a society that values skinny isn’t just painful. Sometimes, it’s dow...

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Epistemic Literary- Read Issue 8: Righteous Rage now! @epistemiclit.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

#Integrity We have a whole issue on this. Sam is in it.

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Lie January - where I just keep telling myself that this is fine! Everything is TOTALLY FINE!! Why would you even ask?

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Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 06/01/2026

It's official! Bookstore registrations for #BookstoreRomanceDay 2026 are now open to ALL #IndieBookstores. Bookstores can register at the link below. Readers & authors, make sure to share the link with your favorite independent bookstores & encourage them to register.

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Bookstore Sign Ups 2026

Enter your information below if your store will be celebrating Bookstore Romance Day on August 15, 2026 and would like to be included on our website, as well as receive information about swag and merc...

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

I wrote new words today. Nothing major. Just some notes for a new idea that's been tap-tap-tapping at the door for a while now. But they were MY words - NEW words - so desperate to escape they kept me awake & forced me out of bed. It's been roughly 2 year since I've been able to create in this way.

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Really wish my anxiety could understand that I'm simply trying to OPEN AN EMAIL, not diffuse a bomb...

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

How I wish I'd know what body positivity was during the first twenty-something years of my life. 🙌 #bodypositivity

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Heeyyy! How was everyone's Christmas? I had a HORRIBLE case of strep throat. Slept through most of Christmas & the day after, missing out on the majority of my kids' joy & excitement surrounding their new things. 🫠 But today I feel like a human again so I'm taking the win.

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Kristin Houlihan, Writer @kristinwrites.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

My teen just read this and loved it. In teen-land, “mom, did you read it? You should” is HIGH praise

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

I thought the 99cent sale was over but apparently I was wrong - so, #booksky , if you're a fan of emotional, sometimes painful YA and haven't already, maybe go get yourself a copy ;) www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX57SB36

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Lovehurts

Amazon.com: Lovehurts eBook : Barker, Genalea: Kindle Store

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Took my daughter to friend's birthday party and got to see the CUTEST puppies 😍😍😍

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Well this was the best possible way to end the day🥹🥰 I'm never not overwhelmed with joy by positive reader reviews (written, verbal, or otherwise)

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

This series has been so fun to read with my kids! Highly recommend for readers young and young at heart.

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Nimblewitlit Mag @nimblewitlit.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

And our final piece from Issue 2: Trustworthy, a Young #Fiction Highlight: “Tag” by Abigail Houlihan — a comic about helping a friend epistemiclit.com/nimblewitlit...

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Yesterday two first graders ran up to tattle on their classmate for calling me "mean." They were really disappointed when I elicited zero reaction. Do you guys think you can hurt my feelings? I have ME in my head 24/7.

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Genalea Barker @gcbwrites.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Completely forgot to post on here about the 99 cent Kindle sale that ends....tomorrow🙃🫠 🤦‍♀️Oof. 404: Brain not found You can also get 25% off the paperback here: vineleavespress.myshopify.com/discount/LHG...

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