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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I’m currently part of the Enter If You Dare Giveaway where I’m giving away a free copy of The Order of the Key to those who sign up for my newsletter, along with many other authors who are giving away their books! books.bookfunnel.com/enterifyouda... . . . . . #bookstore #freebooks #mondaymadness

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Enter If You Dare

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today is the day! Tales of the Dawn is now available at any of your favorite bookstores! Tales of the Dawn is the final installment in the Keys & Guardians series. books2read.com/u/3nwYKR

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

it's time to save the date and register for @writehive.bsky.social ‘s free, virtual writing retreat: WriteHive Lite on October 3-4! Join me and the rest of our fantastic editing team, @powelleditorial.org , Hannah Kates, and Rhonda Joseph! (1/2)

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

That’s cool all by itself, but that’s just the beginning! Naratess has loads of Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror books on sale for $2.99 or below. So come check out what they have to offer at indiebook.sale and grab yourself your next year of TBR. (2/2)

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Narratess Indie August Sale

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Hey all! Order of the Key is currently on sale in the @narratesscom Mega Bundle and Fantasy Thrill Bundle. (1/2)

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Another preview from Tales of the Dawn, releasing in September. This mini-scene is from story four in the anthology, Resolute. In this one, series leads Jacklyn and Kyp, discuss their shared outcast status. . . . . . #geekgirl #bekindtoyourself #writerofinstagram #creativemindset #ireadyalit

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Do you like badass warrior women in your fantasy fiction? I do. It’s why I wrote The Order of the Key and the Keys & Guardians series, and you can pick up your copy of that book and a collection of other books with women warriors. books.bookfunnel.com/fantasywarri...

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Fantasy With Warrior Heroines (August 2026)

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This is literally how I do all of my work and why I wear so many hats. I’m always procrastinating on something by doing a million other things.

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

This is a bit old at this point, but I realized I’d never posted it, so I’m doing it now. :) About a year ago, I did a reading from The Skeleton Key, Book 2 of the Keys & Guardians series, for Strong Women, Strange Worlds.   youtu.be/5vOFpMag1oU?...

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Strong Women-Strange Worlds QuickRead August 21, 2025

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Another preview from Tales of the Dawn, releasing in September. This mini-scene is from story three in the anthology, Everyone Makes Mistakes. It is once again from the POV of secondary main character Kyp (I had a lot of fun with developing his voice at different ages).

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I’ve got a chronic illness so it comes and goes.

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I look tired as hell because I was up early for the dentist (Tend for the win, btw — best dentists ever), but at least I’m styling in my @writehive merch! . . . . . #tend #writehive #writerslife #writerscorner #igauthorlife

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Another preview from Tales of the Dawn, releasing in September. This mini-scene is from the second story in the anthology, Love is Sacrifice. It is from the POV of secondary main character Kyp Franklin as he faces off with his abusive mother. #amwritingfantasy #quotestagrams #shortstory

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

My upcoming release, Tales of the Dawn, will be available in September, and today I’m showcasing a mini-scene from the opening story, Fuel & Fire. This one is from the POV of Raymond Madison. I’ll be posting little samples from each of the stories until the anthology release. Enjoy!

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Finally got a few minutes to build my Spider-Noir minifig! He’s ready to take on crime! Don’t mind me, I’m just embracing the silly to avoid the existential crisis. #spider-noir #spiderman #intothespiderverse

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Just when you think I’ve hit maximum fandom lunacy, I smuggle Baby Yoda Grogu (that’s his full name) into the movie theater. #themandalorianandgrogu

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

As the Director of Operations at I Know Why She Stayed, we are so proud and excited to offer this series for those who have encountered financial abuse or suffer from financial trauma. Please join Sovereignty and Wealth Strategist Holly Hayes for this eye opening series.

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✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Here are the #WIPSnips words for May 18th through May 24th! As always, synonyms, variations and ✨vibes✨ are fine, please include Alt Text on graphics, Trigger/Content warnings if necessary, and no unsolicited editing on posts. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

The #WIPSnips words for May 18th through May 24th are: May 18th - forest; May 19th - brother; May 20th - disappoint; May 21st - thought; May 22nd - opportunity; May 23rd - vital; May 24th - pride.

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David W. Pippy @davidwilliampippy.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Good morning! Sunset in Nova Scotia photographed by Eve Raymond. Amazing clouds and color..

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Paolo Bacigalupi @paolobacigalupi.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Mantra when submitting manuscripts: The worst thing you finish will always be better than the best thing you didn't.

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Hi! This book is a prequel short story collection to a series called Keys & Guardians. The series follows Jacklyn Madison as she works to infiltrate and overthrow a group of interdimensional monster hunters that has been corrupted from the inside.

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Whether you loved the Keys & Guardians series, or you’re looking for new characters to fall in love with, you’ll want to dive into this collection of shorts and discover the truth about how it all began. (4/4)

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

In this prequel short story collection, explore what sparked the war between Raymond Madison and Lavinia Franklin, how Jacklyn and Kyp became friends & how they separated, the truth about Jacklyn and Kyp’s real first meeting as teenagers, and Kyp’s point of view during Jacklyn’s first death. (3/4)

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Before Jacklyn Madison and Kyp Franklin fought to uncover the corruption of The Order of the Key, they were children, growing up in a world where monsters were real…and they weren’t all interdimensionals living in the shadows. (2/4)

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

📚ARC Readers Wanted📚 Tales of the Dawn will be released on September 8th, but ARCs are available now. If you’re interested in an ARC of the below book, Dm me! :)   (1/4)

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Have you checked out our latest WriteHive Anthology? I am so proud to have worked with our team to select and then edit this thought-provoking stories of surviving in the face of humanity and all it brings. www.wordsmakeart.com/products/sur...

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

My friend Kat's husband has cancer and has started a GoFundMe to help aide in keeping their family afloat. They have two young kids at home and a small farm to maintain and this diagnosis has really blindsided them. Any help you could provide would be SO appreciated. Thank you! gofund.me/c0480f63a

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

The author / the first page / the book

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Check out the adorable Lego Robin earrings my Gangxiety Writing Crew sent me for my birthday (it got a little lost on the way). Love you Jerusha, @kialeep.bsky.social, S. Kaeth, and Hannah Kates. Get yourself a writing group that loves you and gets you this much.

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Spent Wednesday evening with the tremendously talented and well-deserving @maria_tureaud at a book signing and author conversation about her latest release This House Will Feed. Had a wonderful time at her book signing and dinner with her and my sister Megan.

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floating in lotus position @gallantdimwit.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

If you live in the Cities, an easy way to help immigrant families in hiding is: laundry! Laundromats are ICE magnets, so people without washers need help. The People’s Laundry will drop off laundry to your door to wash and dry and pick up a few days later: thepeopleslaundrympls.com/volunteer/

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

They're investigating the victim's wife, the victim's friends, the mayor and the governor too, but no, they're not even going to glance in the direction of the murderer.

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

I know I'm late on this, but this is infuriating. 1) We need to support indie book publishers and self-publishers who are releasing LGBTQ books. 2) Keep buying ALL the LGBTQ books. Make sure these chicken-shit spineless publishers lose all the money for this decision. thehill.com/homenews/lgb...

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

I truly apologize if you have ever sent me some kind of business prospect and I missed it, because I receive about 15 of these emails a day, and they’re getting lazier and lazier.   But if you really want to read one of my books for your book club, I’ll do a visit!

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Ali Trotta @alwayscoffee.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

A reminder: even amid the chaos and the horrors, the world still needs you. Your kindness. Your art. Every bit of good that you put into the world. Please don’t forget this.

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Editing should never feel like a kick to the shins. It’s supposed to be about lending a helping hand in realizing your true vision.

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Well, with the right editor, it will be very nice editorial criticism. 😉

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Justine Manzano @justinemanzano.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

However, editors are good for catching those things. We have a distance from the story and we are reading it straight through fresh, which is something the writer never gets to do. It comes out of the writer in increments and then when they reread, it’s a story they already know.

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