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Your Book Friend (Amanda Kay) @yourbookfriend.bsky.social · 12h

Hard to believe, but tomorrow is OCTOBER. This month's most anticipated new #book release list is up over at Bonus Action to celebrate. bonus-action.com/guides/most-...

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Most Anticipated Book Releases for October 2026

October is one of the best reading months if you love magic, witches, and all things spooky. Here are our most anticipated new book releases.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 13h

Hi, all! Took a few days away while my parents were in town visiting, but I'm back in the saddle. Today: getting through emails & writing up some goodness for Bonus Action! (Also putting in those job apps, but that's less fun)

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My full review of the Astarion prequel novel is live now over at Bonus Action! I wrote this review right after reading the book, before the heated discourse started. Personally, I really liked it. 🤷🏻‍♀️ bonus-action.com/review/baldu...

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Astarion Delves into the Pale Elf’s Past With Humor, Wit, and a Surprising Amount of Hope

For Baldur's Gate 3 fans who couldn't get enough of the Pale Elf, T. Kingfisher delivers a masterful prequel novel.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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Baldur’s Gate 3: Astarion Delves into the Pale Elf’s Past With Humor, Wit, and a Surprising Amount of Hope

For Baldur's Gate 3 fans who couldn't get enough of the Pale Elf, T. Kingfisher delivers a masterful prequel novel.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Homemade pizza and a fresh season of Bake Off

A TV screen showing Great British Bake Off in the background, while a pizza sits on a blanketed lap in the foreground

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It's Friday, so how about a little thread of cool stuff I got to cover this week while I've got time for my passion projects, eh?

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

LinkedIn out here emailing me like "Does hiring feel like a second job?" and first of all, I no longer even have a FIRST job, so maybe read the room...

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Nothing says "let's fill out some job applications on this sunny Friday" quite like DJ Pikachu's full set.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It's really starting to feel like fall around here, and I'm not mad at it tbh.

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Your Book Friend (Amanda Kay) @yourbookfriend.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Happy book birthday to the newest installemnt in the Well Met series, Well Versed! You can check out my pub day #BookReview over at the ole blog: yourbookfriend.com/2026/09/22/w...

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“Well Versed” Is a Perfect Return to the Ren Faire

Return to the Willow Creek Renaissance Festival, older and wiser.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Delverium just released in Early Access! If you're curious about it, you can check out my review over at Bonus Action. TL;DR? You scoop little chicks up in a net. A+ cozy survival game. bonus-action.com/review/delve...

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Delverium Review - The Cozy Survival Game of My Dreams

With pixel art graphics, a staisfying grind, and deep difficulty level customization, Delverium lets players create the cozy.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Minami Lane is such a treat! Definitely suggest picking this one up if you haven’t yet!

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Since it's Friday, here's a quick roundup of some of the cool stuff I got to write for Bonus Action this week! We're talking indie game roundups and highlights for upcoming cozies I'm excited to see, the kind of stuff I couldn't do for the day job.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

My dog is quietly snoring in her little dog bed in my office. That is all.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

You know your game deals correspondent couldn't miss a turn-based RPG sale on Steam! Here are my tops recs from the sales event, though honestly there are a lot of bangers included this time around. bonus-action.com/guides/best-...

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5 Great Game Deals to Snag During The Turn-Based RPG Event on Steam

If you love a good turn-based RPG, now is the perfect time to stock up your Steam library for less. Here are our top discount picks.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I'll never be a big mobile gamer, but I do think it's pretty cool so many cozy games are releasing mobile ports for folks who play on phones & tablets. Here are 5 picks for great cozy experiences on your phone! bonus-action.com/guides/5-gre...

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5 Great Cozy Games You Can Play On Your Phone

Sometimes, you want a cozy game that's easy to take on the go. Check out our recommendations for the best cozy mobile games in 2026!

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Turns out, GTA 6 and Ocarina of Time are NOT the only games coming out this fall. Here are 6 cozy games I'm looking forward to in the coming months. bonus-action.com/feature/exci...

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6 Exciting New Cozy Games You Probably Forgot Were Coming Out This Fall

With GTA 6 and Ocarina of Time looming large, it's easy to forget just how many great cozy games we've got coming out this fall.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Happy Little Witch on Switch day to all who celebrate! (Little Witch in the Woods releases for Switch & Xbox today, and as a not-so-little witch in the woods, I am hyped).

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Wholesome Games @wholesomegames.com · 16/09/2026

#ad Join Ellie, an apprentice witch, for a magical life that you can take from the couch to your bed, or anywhere else on Nintendo Switch! Explore enchanted forests, gather ingredients from mysterious creatures, craft potions, and befriend your neighbors. Out now!

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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5 Great Game Deals to Snag During The Turn-Based RPG Event on Steam

If you love a good turn-based RPG, now is the perfect time to stock up your Steam library for less. Here are our top discount picks.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Apparently my dog’s chart at the vet has a note that reads “very shy, highly treat motivated.” Honestly? Same.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Beautiful morning on the farm! Azula is diligently looking out for the neighbor’s mowing robot, aka her arch nemesis.

A dog staring into the distance on a sunny farm

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Me and my poor spatial reasoning just slowly and mostly correctly assembling LEGO Eevee, while repeatedly remaining my husband it’s a grown-up LEGO kit, dang it.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I finished the Final Fantasy Resonance demo yesterday! I had a lot of fun with it, and there's a good bit of content in the demo. In all, completing all the side quests and exploration through chapter 1 took me a little over 5 hours. Very excited for this game!

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Datvivar @datvivar.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It's a big September - not only for the juggernauts, but also for some cozy gems. 😊 If you want some options, check out the below. 👇

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Turns out, GTA 6 and Ocarina of Time are NOT the only games coming out this fall. Here are 6 cozy games I'm looking forward to in the coming months. bonus-action.com/feature/exci...

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6 Exciting New Cozy Games You Probably Forgot Were Coming Out This Fall

With GTA 6 and Ocarina of Time looming large, it's easy to forget just how many great cozy games we've got coming out this fall.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I'm really looking forward to Farming Camp, and I'm stoked that the demo is coming to consoles! Looking forward to checking it out here soon when it arrives on Switch! bonus-action.com/games/farmin...

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Cozy Gamers on PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch Can Now Check Out Farming Camp Two Weeks Early

The upcoming farming sim with a summer camp twist just expanded its demo to all platforms. Here's how to play early.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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Cozy Gamers on PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch Can Now Check Out Farming Camp Two Weeks Early

The upcoming farming sim with a summer camp twist just expanded its demo to all platforms. Here's how to play early.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Morning, all! At the desk this morning doing some life admin and also putting a little love into the passion project that is Bonus Action. Next week, the job search commences in earnest.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Got coffee with a friend this morning & did some errands. Kinda nice remembering how to be a person, if I'm honest.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Nintendo Direct: Here is a new Metroid and a new Kirby. Me: WAS THAT MAOMAO FOR .5 SECONDS?!

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I’m sorry what was that casual reveal of the first console game for Apothecary Diaries? So little fanfare I almost think I hallucinated it

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy Tuesday! Finally took the time to write up a little love letter to Pokemon Sleep. With the new branded Fitbit Air and more hotel partnerships, it seems this game isn't going anywhere anytime soon! bonus-action.com/news/the-pok...

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The Pokémon Company Is Throwing More Weight Behind My Favorite Underrated Game, and It’s About Time

My favorite low-effort Pokémon game is finally getting some much-needed attention, including a brand-new product.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The original Ocarina of Time was one of my formative gaming memories. So yeah, I'm pretty stoked to revisit it with the remake. It looks good.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Thank you, Nintendo, for giving those of us who don’t give a care about GTA 6 something to look forward to in November.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Kind of obsessed with the title reveal that The Legend of Zelda movie is called... The Legend of Zelda.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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The Pokémon Company Is Throwing More Weight Behind My Favorite Underrated Game, and It’s About Time

My favorite low-effort Pokémon game is finally getting some much-needed attention, including a brand-new product.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The girls have officially entered production and Azula has questions

A dog sniffing an egg carton with 4 eggs in it

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Hi hi! You'll be seeing a lot more Bonus Action bylines from me for the foreseeable future. And yes, that will include continuing my habit of digging through game deals to serve up the best of the best. bonus-action.com/guides/budge...

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4 Budget-Friendly Cozy Game Deals to Snag During the Nintendo eShop Blockbuster Sale

Ahead of the fall season, Nintendo's got 60+ Switch and Switch 2 games discounted on the eShop. And yes, there's cozy game deals in the mix.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Moved the cheepos to a new spot of pasture this morning and they are hyped.

Chickens roaming around a fenced in area full of tall grass

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A slightly personal angle on the Ravenloft live-action adaptation news. Waxing nostalgic about my early D&D days AND covering the basics about the new series over at @ba-original.bsky.social ! bonus-action.com/feature/dnd-...

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My Favorite D&D 5e Campaign Is Officially Getting a Live-Action Adaptation, and I’m Equal Parts Excited and Terrified

Netflix ix preparing to take fans to Ravenloft in its upcoming live action D&D series, and I've got high hopes.

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Amanda Kay @iwritethings.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

First time I’ve been accused of an excess of charisma 😆

Screenshot from Pokemon Go showing the “charisma trainer” accolade from a raid

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