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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Hey writers - what are some of the things you've done to research a book that you've written? I've read, conducted interviews, looked up lots of weird stuff online, etc. How about you? Leave your examples below so we can all see how much behind-the-scenes work goes into writing a book. Thank you!

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Marisa Davila as Jane: What About You?

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Reentering civilian life is harder than ever imagined. How far must one man fall? End of a New Life - book 3 of Heroes of Grant’s Crossing, a trilogy of standalone military fiction novels. FREE to read on KU! Heroes of Grant's Crossing - Omnibus a.co/d/0ihkcO9s/

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Have a library card? All my books are available at libraries. You may just have to request them. They're available as paperbacks and digitally in Libby and Hoopla. You just need a library card and a few seconds to click "Notify Me" to request them. All for FREE! Thanks, and happy reading! 😃❤️

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Heroes of Grant’s Crossing Men and women leave home to serve our nation. We call them heroes. 3 standalone novels All are FREE to read on KU! a.co/d/05yR9CHT

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

According to #HockeyGuyJordan on Instagram, the #CBJ are going to win the Stanley Cup this season! Go Jackets! www.instagram.com/reel/Ddbx9Kr...

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Screenshot from Apple Maps just now. Don’t give in, Apple.

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Want to learn a new hobby for the winter months? Ie something to keep you entertained during halftime? Sign up for one (or more) of my knitting classes at Yarn It & Haberdashery in @cityofgrandviewheights. All classes are up for SEP-NOV, so grab your spot! shop.yarnitanddash.com/classes-even...

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Knit Classes

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

@ripley-lv426.bsky.social hey there! Are you coming to Columbus again for the CBJ home opener again this year?

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Hey Columbus friends: There are still two spaces available for my Knitting 101 class that starts tomorrow morning at Yarn it & Haberdashery. It runs for two weeks from 10am-12pm. Sign up online to reserve your spot! shop.yarnitanddash.com/knitting-101...

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Knitting 101 - Saturdays, August 8 & 15, 10am-12pm

A finely curated yarn store.

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Want to fidget in public in a socially acceptable way? Sign up for Knitting 101 at Yarn It and Haberdashery in Grandview! shop.yarnitanddash.com/knitting-101...

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Knitting 101 - Saturdays, August 8 & 15, 10am-12pm

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Where are my military fiction enthusiasts? Heroes of Grant's Crossing is now available in Kindle Unlimited! Each book is available everywhere, but the Heroes Omnibus is in KU! 3 BOOKS IN 1 Read Wayward Guilt, Safe Now, & End of a New Life & take up only 1 slot in your KU Library! a.co/d/0541t5bm

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Want to fidget in public in a socially acceptable way? Sign up for Knitting 101 at Yarn It and Haberdashery in Grandview! shop.yarnitanddash.com/knitting-101...

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Knitting 101 - Saturdays, August 8 & 15, 10am-12pm

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Wow. The kid’s barely 20 years old and in the next year alone he’ll make more than I’ll see in my entire lifetime. And I still want a Celebrini sweater! (Hey - the Sharks are my side team! I’m allowed!)

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Are you a new knitter ready to take on a multi-skein project? Sign up for my new class, SECOND SKEIN, WHAT? to learn new ways to join multiple skeins. Second Skein, What? is a one-day class on August 1, 10am-12pm at Yarn It and Haberdashery in Grandview. shop.yarnitanddash.com/second-skein...

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Second Skein, What? - Saturday, August 1, 10am-12pm

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

READ FOR FREE on KINDLE UNLIMITED! a.co/d/0cHY8pcN

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

HOLY COW! I'm officially published and on Kindle Unlimited now! Read all three Heroes novels for FREE today! Happy reading! a.co/d/0g3Cqh4J

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Heroes of Grant's Crossing - Omnibus - is going live on KU tomorrow so... You should totally check it out. BUT - if you're in #India, it's already live! Happy reading! www.amazon.in/Heroes-Grant...

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Creating an online presence as a new author can be overwhelming. I'll be going live soon with the following services: * Online author set up on social media & bookish sites * Newsletter setup * Monthly Newsletter Service * No GenAI used Sign up below for more details! forms.gle/egWLKSJZsMnz...

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Thank you for your interest in learning more about my PA Services for authors! Creating an online presence as a new author can be quite overwhelming. I'm currently setting up my price list for PA ser...

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Millennials/Gen Zs: Fave social media platforms? I'm looking to help folks set up new author personas on various social media sites & would like to familiarize myself w anything I may not already be using. Instagram Threads Twitter TikTok Tumblr Bluesky Facebook Goodreads Storygraph Fable Bookbub

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Meredith Grey: So, What Else? (Grey's Anatomy)

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

There’s still a little space left in my cuff down sock class that begins tomorrow at Yarn It and Haberdashery in @cityofgrandviewheights ! Sign up today to claim your spot! Runs for three weeks from 10am-12pm July 11-18-25 shop.yarnitanddash.com/cuff-down-be...

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Cuff Down Beginning Sock Saturdays, July 11, 18, & 25, 10am-12pm

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I have a trilogy of standalone military fiction (dramas) novels. They’re currently all available in one omnibus for a preorder price of $4.99. Heroes of Grant’s Crossing - includes all three books: Wayward Guilt Safe Now (Two Brothers) End of a New Life a.co/d/07CIKhHT

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Quick check to see if anyone can actually see my posts. I'm getting close to zero tracking on anything. Would you please leave a quick comment below if you see this? Thank you! ❤️

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

I just saw that today at 5pm is the deadline for RFAs to request arbitration, which, as I understand it, means they can't be offer-sheeted. Greaves & Sillinger are both eligible for arbitration. Fantilli is not. I hope they all like their qualifying offers & sign on the dotted lines. Go Jackets!

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Adam Fantilli Joins Columbus Blue Jackets at NHL Draft

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Today’s salad - which will last all weekend!

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

WAYWARD GUILT Heroes of Grant’s Crossing Book 1 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ God, I miss you, Logan. So much. I promise we’ll be together soon. Until then, don’t ever forget how much I f*cking love you. More than anything, and no matter what. - Joey Available wherever books are sold. books2read.com/u/38WRM7

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Hey Knitters! Hey Crocheters! Grab your project and come to Yarn It and Haberdashery today in Grandview Heights to hang out and enjoy some good yarnie goodness! I’ll be here until 6pm, so stop by and say hello!

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

just listed the Heroes of Grant's Crossing omnibus, which puts all three books together in one volume! Would you please share this post and/or click my Goodreads link and add it to your TBR list to help spread the word? THANK YOU! #MilitaryFiction #Trilogy www.goodreads.com/book/show/25...

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Pre-order Heroes of Grant's Crossing Omnibus, containing all three Heroes novels! Wayward Guilt Safe Now End of a New Life Heroes of Grant's Crossing novels can each be read as a standalone book and feature veterans navigating civilian life in the Midwest. Pre-order today: a.co/d/0epOKElK

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Her father’s accident brought her home. Will a cocky firefighter keep her there? 📚 Small Town 🔥 Slow Burn 📚 Strong-willed Heroine 🔥 Smokin’ hot Firefighter 📚 Open Door 🔥 Three Flirty Septuagenarians Available wherever books are sold online: books2read.com/DCMS Ask for it at your local library!

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Are you on Goodreads? Want to help out an indie writer without spending any money? Add their books to your TBR. Easy peasy! Trust me - as an author? We'll be eternally grateful! www.goodreads.com/author/list/...

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Books by H.M.S. Brown (Author of Wayward Guilt)

H.M.S. Brown has 7 books on Goodreads with 294 ratings. H.M.S. Brown’s most popular book is Wayward Guilt (Heroes of Grant's Crossing #1).

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

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Books by H.M.S. Brown (Author of Wayward Guilt)

H.M.S. Brown has 7 books on Goodreads with 294 ratings. H.M.S. Brown’s most popular book is Wayward Guilt (Heroes of Grant's Crossing #1).

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Bad news: My company had to eliminate jobs & mine was one of them. Int’l CSR position but I have experience in logistics / transportation. Will update my resume / LinkedIn this weekend so I can hit the ground running on Monday. Pls send recommendations in Columbus, OH.

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

“You’re not going in there as a firefighter, Steve. You’re going there as a Marine.” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Some secrets can’t be kept. Some people can’t be protected. Some brothers can’t be stopped. SAFE NOW, Heroes of Grant's Crossing Book 2 books2read.com/SafeNow

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Hey knitters! How are you at recognizing / diagnosing mistakes in your knitting? Space is still available for my Fixing Mistakes class this Saturday at Yarn It & Haberdashery. We’ll spend an afternoon (130-330pm) learning how to diagnose and fix them! shop.yarnitanddash.com/fixingmistak...

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Fixing Mistakes - Saturday, June 13, 1:30-3:30pm

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Want a portable, lightweight summer project? Napolitain is a terrific one skein wonder (fingering weight) that works especially well with self-striping yarns! No blocking required! (Trust me!) www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Feel like your life is a bit unhinged these days? Got you covered! (Ha!) Ahem. Take a look at my Unhinged afghan pattern, available for download via the link below! Both Ben and Alex Unhinged patterns included. Happy yarnie goodness! www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

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Unhinged - Ben pattern by Heather M. Brown

Includes patterns for both Ben and Alex’s blankets.

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🔥 DON'T CALL ME SUGAR 📚 Her father’s accident brought her home. Will a cocky firefighter keep her there? 📚 Small Town 🔥 Slow Burn 📚 Strong-willed Heroine 🔥 Smokin’ hot Firefighter 📚 Open Door 🔥 Three Flirty Septuagenarians books2read.com/DCMS Ask for it at your local library!

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Don't Call Me Sugar by H.M.S. Brown

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ MILITARY FICTION AT ITS BEST! - Amazon “Combat medics live by three rules, Abe. One is that good soldiers die. Two is that combat medics can’t save every one of them.” “And three?” “Three is that they’ll go through hell and high water to change the first two.” books2read.com/u/38WRM7

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H.M.S. Brown - Author @grantscrossing.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Are you on Goodreads? Let’s connect! Check out my profile on Goodreads! www.goodreads.com/user/show/13...

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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Nearly half of the data centers intended for 2026 have already been delayed or canceled. Keep the pressure on. It's making a difference!

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