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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Finally caught up with this talk and am now sitting here with a large bag of Whitby Jet that came today from Yorkshire coast fossils.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Please follow @skullsandsheets.bsky.social for their charity auction in December. So many great artists and writers taking part for an amazing cause.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

"Renounce, renounce, for the end is nigh!" "Not sure that's the correct term, but it's the last time I'm taking you to the cinema. So embarrassing!" #vss365

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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A.I. and corporate lingo are dragging language ynto drugged realmes of vague, airy, plastic nothingnesse: glitz and hyperbole wythout meaning. Language must have fur and clawes, make the floorboardes creake and leave wet dirtye footprintes. Wordes are rayne and fyre and stone. Wielde them. Save us.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Weekend reading sorted. Sounded perfect given everything right now.

Image shows hardback book called For creatures such as we. Rituals and reflections for finding wonder. By Sasha Sagan book is sat on a brass table, next to an incense burner and infront of shelves with seed trays.

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Nifty Buckles Folklore @niftybuckles.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🌰🍂 #FolkloreThursday 🐿️ Old Autumn lore warned that a heavy crop of acorns & nuts foretold a hard winter ahead. ❄️ But keep one! An acorn carried in your pocket was said to bring good luck, protection & long life. 🌳 Nature’s tiny Autumn lucky charm. 🍁🌰 #Acornlore 🌰🐿️🍂 🎨 Emily Duffin

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VenetiaJane’s Garden @venetiajane.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) is also called Barber’s Brush, Fairy’s Broom and Prickly Beehive. Romans called it “lavacrum Veneris”, or “basin of Venus”, as droplets of water that gather at the leaf joints were said to have medicinal and beautifying qualities. #FolkloreThursday

Collage of teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) growing in the wild, showing its prickly flower heads at different stages: ringed with tiny purple flowers, green and developing, and dried golden-brown. Below, numerous dried teasel heads stand against a blue, cloudy sky.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The pressure drops, stormy weather accelerates, sky becomes midnight. #vss365 #stormy #haiku

Ink sketch of a teacup with a storm cloud over the top, including rain and lightning.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I dream of chocolate-covered swirls as I dive into melted folds. Warm richness embraces me in ecstasy, and a heavenly scent fills me with serenity. I #explore this otherworldly delight and take a bite. Realising it’s just my pillow, and the diet starts tomorrow, I cry out with sorrow. #vss365

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A world under threat, and it all rests on a young woman from Earth, but is she the chosen one or is the prophecy hiding the truth about her fate? Find out in the complete A'dara series. Out now on Amazon and D2D library options. Champion of A'dara Book One and Heart of A'dara Book Two. #booksky

Text reads: welcome to A'dara. A world of dragons, elves and magic that only a human from Earth can save, or can she? Images of Champion of A'dara Book One a woman in a hoodie with fire from her hands stands on a cliff over a fishing village and Heart of A'dara Book Two. A veiled woman holds a ball of light on a hill above a castle, both have dragon silhouettes in the sky.

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Danny Fearns @dannyfearns.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Say hello to Piddington Bear

Bear wearing duffel coat and carrying a suitcase, also wearing a black balaclava

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Dr Sam Hirst @romgothsam.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Hello again! If you've been considering joining my online Gothic course with the University of Liverpool... there are still places and we need three more sign ups to run the course. Come join us for a deep dive in the 18th and early 19th century Gothic! www.liverpool.ac.uk/continuing-e...

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

'One day I'll awake from no rotations and I'll remember your name, your face, your world. Until then I'm lost in these rotations again.' The incense is more powerful than Dee realised, she is lost in the dragons time-locks. Can she still save A'dara? #booksky

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The Alchemist 🇨🇦 @alchemistsstudio.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

These are my latest one-of-a-kind raku pieces. No one’s buying right now, and I understand - art isn’t always the priority in difficult times. But I’m still making, and sharing a little beauty feels worthwhile. A like or share might help these pieces find their people. 🙏

A 6 panel image on white with 4 raku vases and 2 spirit animals. All were handmade by Alchemy.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Unsurprisingly another lit mag rejection, doesn't help when you realise your sending out the wrong draft 🤦 fml #writingcommunity #authorlife

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Ok, so what if a book has some of the most amazing characters you'll ever read with vibes like this? The A'dara series is an indie diamond in the rough, not to be missed. Diverse characters and one hell of an ending. #booksky #writingcommunity.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

So excited that I'm going to be stocked by Starveiled Bookstore in London. Carefully signing and stamping every copy of Champion and Heart of A'dara ready to send. 🥰

Picture shows paperbacks of Champion and Heart of A'dara, covers slightly open for red dragon stamp to dry. A sticker of a cartoon cat yelling with joy and text says signing and stamping day as being stocked by Starveiled Books!!

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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A big ask, no pressure & I know people have better things to do but if about 15-20 people buy this from Blackwell's in the next few hours it's likely I'd have the number 1 & 2 books in their chart & that might be enough to finally persuade an American publisher to get my books out over there...

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Bank holiday reading music: Goldberg Misty Flats. Book choice: Carpentry in the Elven Forest by Alex French. A talking badger and a Pratchett vibe to a story is always a good sign. #nowplaying #booksky.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Signed copies of my A'dara series are available from cosycottageromance Folkestone, open all bank holiday weekend. Just an hours train ride from London. So head to the seaside, grab an ice-cream an amazing portal fantasy romance, maybe some more books and lose yourself in a magical world. #booksky

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I'm rubbish at character art but I had a go 😅 for one of my favourite moments. #booksky The complete A'dara series is out now. Link in bio.

Caption reads Delphi is not impressed with Dee and picture is a pencil sketch showing an angry woman in a long dress holding a jug. Next to that it says as good as my character art gets.
Text reads - How dare they use me this way! How dare they manipulate me into another world’s conflict! Who the hell do they all think they are? Damn all of them to hell. I am important. I am Dee. I am a powerful woman. And I will return home. She felt strong again, more herself. Yes, she thought, sod them all. It was at this point, when she was feeling empowered, that Delphi emptied the water pitcher over her.
“What the hell!” Soaking wet, she glared at Delphi. “Why did you do that?”
“Seriously?” Delphi looked incredulously at her. “Were you trying to burn your room down, girl, or are you so inept at magic you didn’t even feel the fire you had summoned?”

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Honestly still upset from last night's news, the tragic loss of life in Nepal and now Tim Curry has passed away. 😔 RIP and thoughts to all the families.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

So sad to hear Dolly Parton has died. She was a legend and a living saint. Please stop taking the good ones. 😔

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

My first 3 reviews for Heart of A'dara on Amazon, and none of them are from ARCs or people I know. This feels amazing🥰 People like my book!!

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Places you can find my first book, Champion of A'dara, via digital libraries. Heart of A'dara has been uploaded and is coming soon. Hoopla, BorrowBox, OverDrive, Vivlio (for libraries only), Cloud Library.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The first few chapters have been narrated on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon and apple music thanks to the midnight archive podcast. So grab a drink, settle in and escape to a new magical world with Champion of A'dara. youtu.be/LqnijAxgZXs?...

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Can She Save The Elves?

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Can She Save The Elves?

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The first few chapters of my story has been narrated by midnight archive podcast and available on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon and apple music. So grab a night cap or cup of tea and settle in this Sunday evening and enter a new magical world. #booksky

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Yay, my first book, Champion of A'dara, is now available on Hoopla! Hopefully the second book, Heart of A'dara, won't take as long! www.hoopladigital.com/ebook/19625265

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Champion of A'dara Ebook by J. S. Hyder | hoopla

Read Champion of A'dara book by J. S. Hyder online for free with your library card on Hoopla's website or library app.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We don't have hummingbirds but we have hummingbird hawk moths in the UK, simply adore them, like little fairies.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Worried my reviews are hoping for more tales from A'dara. I'm not sure if I will write spin-offs about the dragon wars, the abuse of time magic, about the Eiongals, The tales of Acklan,Queen Delphi's reign or anything. The lore is there but I'm a big original star wars fan and don't want to ruin it.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Reviews for Heart of A'dara as trickling in. Main comment is how much better it is than book one. Yeah book one is to ease you into a new world and all the characters, book two ramps it to 11. 😹 Think I'm more of a traditional writer, sorry, it was meant to be one book. #booksky

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Slow clap for the UK for the PSA about having common sense most no longer have and way too late to help. But it's ok, according to the loud minority, it's just summer. 👏

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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I keep reposting this extract and every time I do the book gets a new reader. At this rate it will be a bestseller by the time I'm 160. www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...

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The Village Message Board

Its authenticity was discredited because of his reputation, but also because he was quick with gin at the time and wearing an item of knitwear back to front.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Well damn if this isn't the greatest review I'm ever going to receive! Did say book two ramps up. 😱🥰

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

First impressions matter! Hope things get better for Dee after meeting the dragon lord Rillion? #booksky #mustreads #romanticfantasy

Extract from Champion of A'dara Book One.
Kian bowed his head lower. “Thank you, my lord, may I present to you, Dee of Earth.”
He gestured to Dee, who was still trying to make herself invisible, but on being introduced, simply waved at the dragon. “Hi,” she blushed.
“A human girl is your champion?” He erupted in rich deep laughter that bounced off the chamber walls. It took a while for him to calm down. “I have not laughed like that in years,” he said, trying to maintain his composure. Shifting so easily from such a dominating figure to this laid-back individual, Dee wondered if this was how he was most of the time, and not the scary creature Kian had painted in her mind.

Picture shows Champion of A'dara Book One and Heart of A'dara Book Two. The caption reads Torn from Earth and told she's the one to save them, Dee must navigate the magical world of A'dara. But is she the chosen one, or is the prophecy hiding the truth about her fate? The complete A'dara series is out now. A portal high fantasy with low spice, character-driven romance. The perfect escape.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

The A'dara series is finished. A portal high-fantasy with low spice, character-driven romance. Only taken 10 years to get here! An old-school fantasy with adult romance and drama, not to be missed. Out now on Amazon, coming soon to other places. #boosky #writingcommunity

Text reads the A'dara Series. A portal fantasy romance that's out of this world. Out now on Amazon. Image shows Champion of A'dara, Book One and Heart of A'dara, Book Two and a dragon in silhouette

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

It's here! The final book is live on Amazon. 10 years in the making and my series is finished. A portal fantasy with character-driven low spice romance and an ending you won't want to miss! And No spoilers please 💙 #booksky

Can Dee save A'dara? Find out in the final part of the A'dara series. Images shows book and kindle copies of Heart if A'dara.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I know prologues aren't popular, but mine are important to the story and would feel weird being chapter 1, make sure you don't skip them in the A'dara series. #booksky #writingcommunity

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Going through the proof copy of book two spotting the silly formatting mistakes. I swear word is being weird at least Nox is Keeping me company in the shade.

Proof copy of Heart of A'dara book two in the background is a black cat sleeping on some stepping stones.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Mostly spent today screaming at clouds to come back after a 30 second light drizzle. So many dark clouds passed by its painful teasing.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The sands #shift endlessly in the hollow desert of my soul. Just one drop of rain will parch the emptiness inside of me, but no rain falls in this barren wasteland once heralded as the Garden of England. #vss365 Sorry it's bleak, but the lack of rain is getting to me.

Watercolour and ink picture of a camel walking through a desert at night, drawn by me.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Another world calls this summer. Escape to A'dara and follow a young woman named Dee as she navigates a new magical world. Final book dropping soon so dip into a portal fantasy with low spice romance this summer. A little dark, a lot cosy. #booksky #summerreads #romantasy No AI, just coffee & wine.

Picture shows a night sky over the ocean with two moons. Caption reads:Lanterns hung from the streets to the harbour, giving everything a warm glow, and the bioluminescent waves crashing out at sea gave a magical feel to the warm summer evening. Dee had stared in awe when they first made their way to the waterfront. The second moon, smaller than the usual one, was rising above the horizon. She had honestly thought perhaps this was Earth at some point in the past, but the new moon made her wobble slightly, knowing she was on another planet for sure.

Picture shows champion of A'dara in different formats. Title reads how would you cope alone on another world? Paperback available Amazon, Barnes and nobles and Blackwell's. Ebook on KU, Amazon and D2D library services.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

When the older women in your life offer advice. Heart of A'dara is coming soon (as soon as the cover wrap is sorted!) The final part in the A'dara series. Check out Champion of A'dara Book One and lose yourself in a new magical world. #booksky #romantasy #mustreads.

Alaine saw the pain evident on her face. "Then enjoy his company but remember who he is! Don't let yourself get hurt by another male of A'dara."
"I mean take him to your bed if he offers, but don't fall in love." Delphi piped in, getting a slight slap from Alaine on her arm at such a stupid thing to say. Dee missed the exchange as Delphi mouthed "What?" at Alaine as if it was a perfectly reasonable thing to say.

Lose yourself in a portal fantasy with romance.
Champion of A'dara Book One out now. Heart of A'dara Book Two coming soon.

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Lose yourself in a new magical world this summer. Champion of A'dara Book One. Heart of A'dara Book Two the final part is coming September. (Maybe sooner!) No AI link in bio, available other places and d2d library options. #booksky #mustread #fantasyromance #writingcommunity #fantasy #romance #books

Picture caption when you don't even need to leave the house to escape to a new world. Image shows a bowl of olives, a glass of water with a lemon wedge on a blue and white mosaic table. Behind is a seating area with a cushion that matches the table and a paperback copy of Champion of A'dara resting on the bench

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Dr David Rundle @drdavidrundle.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Want money to study medieval and early modern cultures in the city with England's oldest cathedral? Then you have a week in which to apply for one of the MA scholarships @memsunikent.bsky.social: research.kent.ac.uk/medieval-ear... Complete the simple application process by next Monday, 13th July.

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PhD and MA Funding - Centre for Medieval & Early Modern Studies - Research at Kent

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Jess @js-hyder.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Got my proofread back for Heart of A'dara, the last part of the A'dara series! Eek, it's all going so quickly. Both my editor and proofer enjoyed it and didn't see the plot twist coming, which is awesome. 💙 #writingcommunity

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