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Authors, are you doing book shows? If not, maybe you should! Lisa's first book was released in 2024, and this year so far, four times as much in book shows than my online sales, and I still have two more events this year. One of them is Rhode Island Comic Con, which is my biggest event.

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That was 100% my take too. I couldn't really pick up any of the chicken at all, but the maple kind of worked? My son wanted to experiment, because he thinks these crazy flavors are hilarious.

I love every part of this thread. I found a similar bookstore in Jim Thorpe, PA (random, I know). The bookstore was like a corn maze, but with stacks and wobbly columns of books. Tons of rare and obscure finds. Coincidentally, he also had a lot to say about that same orange malfeasance dispenser.

I'll be spending some time today doing a dive into Irish Christmas traditions, particularly those from Leitrim County. What? It's Spooky Season! Why? Those are fabulous questions. Thank you for asking. The reason is that Lisa Book 3 will take place during Christmas time, and Lisa Cooper is Irish!

J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Arcane Awakenings is only $162 away from our SECOND stretch goal! This release is hotter than a bag of takis left sitting in your car on an August afternoon in LONDON, where it was unseasonably hot this year! Get YOURS! www.kickstarter.com/projects/arc...

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Wait... did I forget to mention that today is the Bookiversary of "Vengeance"?? What? This was a year ago? I feel so old. Lisa stabs a werewolf! I mean, more stuff happens than that, but also a thing that happens. Get your hot little hands on a copy of your own wherever you like to buy your books!

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I don't mean to brag, but I just spelled Connecticut correctly on the first try.

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We hit our first stretch goal! THANK YOU to everyone who has backed this project. I'm so excited for you to read these fantastic stories. AND we still have 15 days to go! On to the next stretch goal: Exclusive Bookmark! www.kickstarter.com/projects/arc...

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

You've all been AMAZING! Thank you very much to all of you who have backed this project. We're just $55 from hitting our first stretch goal and still 17 days to go! We're movin' and groovin'! www.kickstarter.com/projects/arc...

18 incredible authors bring 17 new urban fantasy stories to life!

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The Fisher King is absolute gold.

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Please prepare yourself for these Milk Frogs.

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We're only $110 away from our stretch goal of Chapter art! Pick up your copy of this kickass urban fantasy anthology and help ensure it's jam packed with as many goodies as possible. Arcane Awakenings! www.kickstarter.com/projects/arc...

18 incredible authors bring 17 new urban fantasy stories to life!

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

When, at last, nature rises up to reclaim the Earth, the woodland creatures shall ride upon various Cervidae as steeds and take back what has been lost. They're already training for it.

Two photos in one image. The top shows a raccoon riding on a doe's back. The bottom shows a night-vision shot of another raccoon on a young stag.

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Check out Daniel Coolbaugh on the Super Geeked Up Podcast on replay! He talks about Arcane Awakenings, our stretch goals, and the Rings of Adventure Kickstarter! youtube.com/live/eaT_ZO3...

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Super Geeked Up - Ep. 559 - Best Origin Stories, Favorite Hunters, Manga Mania, Daniel Coolbaugh!

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Anyways, here are some clouded leopards.

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Arcane Awakenings is within striking distance of our 1ststretch goal: custom chapter art! We wanted to share the artist's examples for chapter art and style we will be using once we hit that goal! Check out his website & our pre-launch link! dmitryyakhovsky.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/arc...

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Award winning vampire Urban Fantasy series with a kickass female protagonist, a wee romantic arc, and a cool dog. "The Unlife of Lisa Cooper" delivers vampire adventure with an exciting mix of action, fangs, and heart. a.co/d/6Z6v1X8

Postcard sized image with QR code for jmceli.com and my three book covers displayed alongside.

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Check out what arrived yesterday! "The Ally of Madness" is the latest release from Dacre Stoker and Leverett Butts. Dracula fans are going to want to pick this up! I'm paring it with a nice bottle of Stoker wine for the... um... immersion.

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Arcane Awakenings got a shoutout!

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Thanks for the Shoutout on Arcane Awakenings! We're all stoked for this project. Lots of great stories!

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Granite State Comicon was a BLAST! And I have successfully spread more vampire action into New Hampshire! Live free or .... well, Unlive free? Anywho, it was a great time, and I can't wait for next year!

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I'll be at Granite State Comicon this weekend! Come see me at table L23. I'll have books, prizes, and a lil' statue of Chewie. Until then - if you're reading this - let me know who your favorite vampire is!

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Arcane Awakenings is 100% funded and on to its first stretch goal. Chapter art! Who doesn't love chapter art? www.kickstarter.com/projects/arc...

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R. K. Bentley @rkbentley.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Myself, @jmceli.bsky.social and @timbairdauthor.bsky.social will be at Granite State Comic Con this weekend selling our loverly #scifibooks #horrorbooks #fantasybooks #riauthors #nhevents #newhampshire

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Not even two days in, and we're over 80% funded! You guys rock! If you haven't checked it out yet, and you enjoy Urban Fantasy, check it out and see what all the fuss is about. www.kickstarter.com/projects/arc...

18 incredible authors bring 17 new urban fantasy stories to life!

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Arcane Awakenings is a professionally curated, edited, and designed urban fantasy anthology. It features 17 original stories from 18 authors, all centered on the introduction of magic to each hero's life. AND we are over halfway funded. Be sure to get your copy! www.kickstarter.com/projects/arc...

18 incredible authors bring 17 new urban fantasy stories to life!

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Arcane Awakenings is LIVE! Back this project to get your mitts on a copy of this amazing urban fantasy anthology! www.kickstarter.com/projects/arc...

18 incredible authors bring 17 new urban fantasy stories to life!

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Arcane Awakenings Kickstarter goes live tomorrow! You can get the scoop on this kick-ass urban fantasy anthology at our launch party tomorrow night at 7pm EST!

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Delilah S. Dawson @delilahsdawson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

1. Preorder a copy of MONSTERA in any form from any vendor. 2. Email a copy of your receipt to delilahbookplates at gmail dot com along with a US mailing address + instructions for signing your bookplate. I will send you 2 stickers, a bookmark, and a signed bookplate. 3. They'll mail by October 13.

This graphic shows MONSTERA with two stickers, a signed bookplate, and a Monstera bookmark. One sticker is glittery with the book cover, and the other is a piece of art done by the author.

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Kickass urban fantasy anthology coming at you!

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

There are a lot of Asian fusion restaurants around where I live, but no Asian fission restaurants.

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Kevin and Luke always bring the awesome.

J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I want to go on a wombat adventure.

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

For me, it's usually some forgotten gem that gets shoved back into the fridge and left for weeks. When rediscovered, it's beyond anything that could be considered edible, and then I mourn the cool tasty thing I forgot to eat.

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Magic is real. But where did it come from? Find out in this new anthology coming soon to Kickstarter from Shadow Stained Press! Check out the blurb for our seventh author J. S. Gold and his story "Red River". Follow our pre-launch link for updates: www.kickstarter.com/projects/arc...

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The tradition continues...

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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Delilah S. Dawson @delilahsdawson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

If you're a fan of the original Sleeping Beauty's Maleficent, this is her official origin story. You'll learn: * where her raven came from and what his name is * why she is green * how she got the castle * why the Three Good Fairies detest her And so much more! On sale now: bit.ly/malevolent-s...

Delilah got a little too close to the light and looks vaguely like a goat, but that's okay because she has horns and is holding her new book, out today, called MALEVOLENT SOULS. It is the origin story of Sleeping Beauty's Maleficent and will answer all your burning questions about the Mistress of Evil.

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J.M. Celi @jmceli.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Magic is real. But where did it come from? Find out in this new anthology coming soon to Kickstarter from Shadow Stained Press! Check out the blurb for our sixth author Charli Cox and her story "Benandante". Follow our pre-launch link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/arc... #projectswelove