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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Don't forget to claim your badge! :)

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B For Butterfly Books @bforbutterflybooks.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Finished ICE TOWN by Will Dean last night, so now getting stuck into SEVEN REASONS TO MURDER YOUR DINNER GUESTS by K J Whittle, which has been on my TBR for over a year! @octbrchallenge.bsky.social

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mel polk @wildfaeriecaps.com · 02/10/2026

first read of this year's #OcTBRChallenge is The Beast Who Begged Me by Leighton Greene. I've been looking forward to this one for a while. it was a fantastic ending to a great trilogy and definitely makes me want to binge read the related series again.

cover of The Beast Who Begged Me by Leighton Greene. most prominent feature are a pair of hands, tattooed at the knuckles. left hand is bandaged with blood showing through the white wrapping. figure is hinted at wearing a suit (given the white dress shirt cuffs). figure is shrouded in shadow and has hints of red flowers and grey snakes around it.

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Alom Shaha @alomshaha.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Science / primary teachers! Here’s a word some of you might like to chuck in next time you’re teaching this stuff:

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Claire Waller / Ellie Graves/ Claire Lunn @clairesnonsense.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Oooooo, Christmas has come early! Toddling off to get my copy now… 🥰

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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

It sounds lovely! But no. Never heard of it before. 😂

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mariannekthornton.bsky.social @mariannekthornton.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Gaaaaaaaaaaah!!!! Winter Born Kindle edition is now available for pre-order!!!!! #readers #bookblog

An amazon listing of Winter Born, Kindle edition.

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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Something I'm starting to wonder in story writing... does whimsy make a tragedy more poignant? Like little details about a victim's goofy personality? A tie, a pair of socks, a brooch or a toy - some element of human ness- that jars with the horror or sadness of their situation? What do you reckon?

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a cartoon chicken is crying while holding flowers and the word sad is above it

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mariannekthornton.bsky.social @mariannekthornton.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

10 days to go until Winter Born is released into the world, and I'd just like to say GGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #AUTHORS #WRITERS #READERS

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a woman says " so i 'm right on the verge of a nervous breakdown . "

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mariannekthornton.bsky.social @mariannekthornton.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Lots of progress today! Feeling pumped!! What did you tick off your writing to do list this morning? 📚💕 #authors #writers #WritingCommunity

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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Please give this writer a follow. She's a good mate and her debut drops on the Winter Solstice! #authors #writers #WritingCommunity

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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Claaaaaaaaiiiiiiirrrrrrrrreeeee!! *runs at you and leaps into an attack hug* In many ways I am good! In other ways I am crumbling, disenchanted, and questioning my life choices!! How are youuuuuuu? And your lovely fam? 💕💕💕

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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

I did it! I did writing things!! Edited 3 chapters this morning!! 😊 #authors #writers

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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Tomorrow I will do WRITING things. Tomorrow I will DO writing things. Tomorrow I WILL do writing things. Tomorrow *I* will do writing things. TOMORROW I will do writing things. ... if I say it enough ways, do you think it will stick?? #authors #writers #WritingCommunity

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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Aw buddy. I know that feeling. 💕

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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Yep. That's truly the only way. 💕

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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

New from "Bull in a China shop"... 7 words but ih well. 😂

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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Oh my God you have no idea how much I needed this whole thread today. Thank you. 💕

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Delilah S. Dawson @delilahsdawson.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

So, if you're in a similar boat: * you are not alone * publishing is harder than it used to be * people are only showing their highlight reels; you don't see all their disappointments * fomo is baked into the internet * art will save you when nothing else will * WRITING IS REBELLION /fin

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Delilah S. Dawson @delilahsdawson.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

My overall point here is that if you are attempting to sell books to traditional publishers right now, you may be feeling pretty down. Submission periods are stretching longer than I've ever seen. Editors are ghosting. Agents have lists of genres they can't sell. Authors are seeing lower advances.

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Delilah S. Dawson @delilahsdawson.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Being a writer is like surfing. Always hoping to catch the perfect wave, but most of your time will be spent paddling against the tide or just floating, waiting, eyes on the horizon while you watch other people riding their highs into the sunset. But you have to love the work more than the ride.

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Delilah S. Dawson @delilahsdawson.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

This is why you have to love the work. When publishing and fortune kick you in the face, the page will still be there for you. When all you get are nos, the story will be your yes. You can't count on sales or marketing money, but you can count on the feeling of flow, of creation, the joy of art.

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Gareth L. Powell / G.L. Powell @garethlpowell.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

I think life would be better if more people read books and spent time looking up at the stars

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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

I want to write, I have so many stories in my head (and on my hard drive) but... after my experience with the publishing industry it feels like nothing will ever get made. Is it me? Is it publishing? Dunno. Any advice peeps?? 💕 #authors #writers #WritingCommunity

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a man playing a piano with the words " what 's the point " below him

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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Right? It's like... EvErY DaY? What?

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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Merry Christmas, lovely people. Wishing peace and joy to all, even in the smallest increments. 💖❄

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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Wow. I know the UK alert texts are necessary, but they are a NIGHTMARE for autistic kids.

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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Maybe I'm too stupid to understand, but I really don't get the benefit of War. It just... doesn't seem worth it? Like - all that death, and destruction, and for what? Land? Religious satisfaction? Ego?! It just seems so... futile. Life is precious, and fleeting. Why engage in War?

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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

The tower of London? Maybe the tower extends as far underground as it does on top, but the underground dungeons are for underworld creatures only.

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Did you know? Black Friday is named in honor of Rebecca Black, who invented Friday in 2011.

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Kate Alton @katealtonwrites.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

💖Mental health check-in💖 How are we doing, friends? Where's your head at? Friendly reminder to drink some water, eat something, and/or take a shower. It's OK if this week wasn't what you expected; it's OK if you made mistakes or found metaphorical pot holes in your way. Hugs. 💕 #mentalhealth

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