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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 13h

New K-lytics Report: #Mystery #Thriller #Suspense 2026 MTS and crime novels captured a massive 31% market share! Gain insights into sales development and the best-performing categories, covers, keywords, price points, titles, book descriptions, more. k-lytics.com/dap/a/?a=160... #books #writing

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On avoiding burnout and important qualities to develop as a writer: "It might help to take a mental step back from what you're experiencing. Think of it as research for when you have a character with those emotions..." lttr.ai/ArxzD #writing #books #WriteTip #WritersLife #WritingCommunity

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Lili Chin she/her @lilichin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy Book Birthday! My two new board books for little dog lovers (ages 0 to 3) are now available! www.penguinrandomhouseretail.com/author/?auth...

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Marty Chan @martychan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Any Ontario teachers looking for author visits this school year? The Writers' Union of Canada is funding the writers in schools program. They have limited funding, so the sooner you apply, the better chance you have. #edusky

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The Accidental Detective humorous #mystery series: A smart midlife woman starts over, catches crooks & laughs with intergenerational friends. Book 1 FREE at all retailers for limited time (US/UK/CA), get the first five books for under $10! storyoriginapp.com/collections/... #ReadzTule #books

Five colorful book covers in the Accidental Detective series by Kris Bock. Text says: Book 1 free, 5 books for $10
“If you like Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series, you’ll love sleuthing with Kate and the Coffee Shop Irregulars!”

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Throwback voice recognition mistake of the day: “This is also part of showing versus tickling ...” Gee, writers usually hear about showing versus telling. storyoriginapp.com/collections/... #writing #books #AmWriting

The picture shows a wooden table with white index cards spread out on it. The cards have words but they're not readable in the photo. A mug of cocoa sits on a little hotplate. Set against the photo are two book covers. One has a yellow border and a drawing of a woman seated in a chair, writing in a notebook. The title is You Can Write for Children. The other book has swirling colors rising out of an open book and is titled Advanced Plotting. Both are by Chris Eboch.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Petroglyphs in New Mexico, and Death at Rock Bottom, a paranormal #mystery: "When his young second wife starts asking about a mysterious, valuable rock that seems to have disappeared, Petra and her friends wonder if Frank’s death was natural after all." lttr.ai/AqwBV #books

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I'm presenting plotting workshops at the Sonoran Writers Conference Saturday May 9, 8am-5pm www.anthology.org/index.php/so... Cliffhangers: Keep the Pages Turning! What I Learned from Nancy Drew—Tools for Fast-Paced Plotting Register at anthology.org/index.php/registration #writing #books

A photo of a white woman with short dark blond hair against an image of the Arizona desert with a lightning strike. Text says Cliffhangers: Keep the Pages Turning!, Learn how to identify your best cliffhanger moments and make them even more dramatic through pacing and paragraphing, leaving readers desperate to find out what happens next.
Kris Bock. Sonoran Writers Conference, Saturday, May 9, 2026. 8 a.m. to 5 PM. Mesa, Arizona. Register anthology.org/index.PHP/registration

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We know that Trump's proposed budget destroys the Institute of Museum and #Library Services. But why does it matter? IMLS supports rural bookmobiles, interlibrary loans, and state libraries–crucial resources for us. bit.ly/3WkmIWG @everylibrary.bsky.social #reading #saveimls #library #books

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What Does Federal Funding for Libraries Pay For?

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Adventures for Young Readers: books for ages 7 to 12+. #Historicalfiction I wrote as Chris Eboch + #mystery, #fantasy, humor, and science fiction promise many hours of fun reading!! storyoriginapp.com/to/k26sZDt #books #History #Adventure #kidlit #teaching #ChildrensBooks #kidsbooks #reading

A heading says Adventures for Young Readers. Below that are three historical fiction novels for middle grade children by Chris Eboch alongside a photo of four kids holding books in front of their faces. The novels shown are The Well of Sacrifice, a Mayan adventure, The Genie's Gift, a fantasy with an Arabian Nights influence, and The Eyes of Pharaoh, a mystery in ancient Egypt.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Sweet Romance Reads: Travel the world with sweet romance in Kindle Unlimited! Whether you want to visit a small town cat café or a foreign country, your #KU travel plans start here. storyoriginapp.com/to/suHHw1c #books #romance #KindleUnlimited #KU

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Multi-genre Sweet Romance Reads

Romance | Sweet | Clean | Closed-Door | Historical Romance

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

The Accidental Detective returns: Former war correspondent Kate Tessler will be back soon!🕵️‍♀️ and more writing/book news! Three cases. One body. Zero chance of staying out of trouble. open.substack.com/pub/krisbock... #books #mystery

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The Accidental Detective returns: Former war correspondent Kate Tessler will be back soon!🕵️‍♀️

Three cases. One body. Zero chance of staying out of trouble.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

How to get a good critique part 2: Get #Writing Feedback by Taking Classes: "What works well for you – a live class, online tutorial, etc.? Do a little searching, and you’ll find many options for writing classes to suit every need." lttr.ai/AoCJh #books #AmWriting #WriteTip

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

How to get a good critique part 2: Get #Writing Feedback by Taking Classes: "One bonus to taking a class or attending a retreat is that you may meet other writers, who could become your critique partners after the class ends." lttr.ai/An6tT #books #AmWriting #WriteTip

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The Well of Sacrifice was listed in Best Books for Children: Preschool-G6 & Best Books for Young Teen Readers: A dead king, a power-hungry high priest, a deep pit used for human sacrifice … and one girl brave enough to fight the evil. storyoriginapp.com/universalboo... #books #KidLit #MGlit #history

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The Well of Sacrifice: A Drama among the Maya for ages 9+

A dead king, a power-hungry high priest, a deep limestone pit used for human sacrifice … and only one young girl brave enough to fight the evil that pervades her city.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

99 cent sale! A loner who can read an object’s history with a touch finds mysteries at a quirky museum. “I’ve never read a psychic protagonist who felt this real.” "The mystery is exceptionally well-crafted.” Find it everywhere: tulepublishing.com/series/reluc... #ReadzTule #books #mystery

A book cover shows a dirt road through prairie grasses leading to a two-story building that is ominous with only two windows lit up. Behind it, the sun sets over a mountain. Dramatic clouds billow up, getting darker behind the title: A Stone Cold Murder: the Reluctantly Psychic Murder Mystery series by Kris Bock.
Text says: 99 cent sale! Petra Cloch can touch an object and glimpse its history. A murder weapon might show her the emotions of the killer – but that doesn’t mean she can identify them.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

99 cent sale! A loner who can read an object’s history with a touch finds mysteries at a quirky museum. “…a story that’s equal parts murder mystery, psychological deep-dive, and small-town gothic horror.” #bookreview Find it everywhere: tulepublishing.com/series/reluc... #ReadzTule #books #mystery

A book cover shows a dirt road between prairie grasses leading toward an ominous building. Behind that, the sun sets over a mountain with dramatic clouds. The book title is A Stone Cold Murder: The Reluctantly Psychic Murder Mystery series by Kris Bock.
On the orange background, text says, The Reluctantly Psychic. “A good old-fashioned murder mystery with a twist. The supernatural elements make this book interesting. It was suspenseful and kept you guessing until the end.”
“I really enjoyed the intro to all the people in this small community. So many interesting characters.”–GoodReads reviews

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Lili Chin she/her @lilichin.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Three doggos from my book DOGS OF THE WORLD: Shar Pei (South China), Terrier Chileno (Chile), Australian Shepherd (CA, USA). Do you live with any of these dogs? Link: doggiedrawings.net/pages/dogs-of-the-world-book (Finalist in the 2025 DWAA Awards)

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

If you read #romance, please complete the State of Romance Reader Survey. Responses help show what romance readers want and value. As a thank-you, download free romance novellas and novels from participating authors and publishers. 💕📊 Take the survey here: tinyurl.com/y5c3ver7 # #books

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

A goal is a wish turned into action: The reader knows what the character wants, why it's important to them, and why it will be difficult to get. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AmWue #amwriting #writing #Writetip

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Already another voice recognition mistake of the day, when dictating ALT text for this image: The book cover for My Perfect Family shows three black teen girls, one with a headscarf, one with long hair and bear arms, and one with her hair out. 🐻💪 #writing #books #AmWriting

The book cover for My Perfect Family shows three black teen girls, one with a headscarf, one with long hair and bare arms, and one with her hair up. Text says selected by Kirkus as one of the top 7 Ya novels of 2025 about family.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

What is a Developmental Editor? "Professional developmental editors help writers shape their manuscripts. They provide expertise that family and friends, and even critique partners, often lack." Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AlH9b #writing #books #AmWriting #WriteTip #WritersLife #WritingCommunity

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What is a Developmental Editor? You can get critique feedback from a pro! #writing #AmWriting #WriteTip #WritersLife

Learn about the writing craft from Chris Eboch/Kris Bock, author, writing teacher, and critiquer.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Another happy critique client: "Chris's knowledge, experience, and talent are apparent, and her feedback was spot on. She helped me focus my work and even suggested a new approach for my prologue. Wow, what a difference. Thank you!" More recommendations: chriseboch.com/for-writers/ #writing #books

On a blue background is a photo of a smiling blond woman standing next to and slightly behind a bronze statue of The Cat in the Hat. Text says: Developmental Editing
Content editing for novels: $3 per page (standard manuscript format) for a 4-6 page editorial letter covering plot, characters, flow, language notes, etc., plus comments written on the manuscript. Picture Books up to 1200 words: $60

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Rockhounding in New Mexico, and the Reluctant Psychic #Mystery Series: If you love supernatural sleuths, small-town intrigue, and mysteries with a geological twist, Death at Rock Bottom is your next must-read! Read more 👉 lttr.ai/Ak2df #books #Rockhounding #geology #cozymystery

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Martha Wells @marthawells.com · 05/11/2025

Here's a post listing everything I had out this year, new fantasy, reprints, short fiction, TV show, etc: marthawells.dreamwidth.org/670572.html

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Death at Rock Bottom is at Christy’s Cozy Corners with an Author Interview on books, reading, and writing! "In the Reluctant Psychic Mystery series, Petra has a darker sense of humor, because she’s more introverted and isolated..." lttr.ai/AkeHc #books #ReadzTule #mystery

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 22/10/2025

Congrats @brandonhoang.bsky.social on the launch of MINECRAFT: ONE LAST QUEST w/ @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social & short story in THE BEASTS BENEATH THE WINDS: Tales Of Southeast Asia's Mythical Beasts w/Abrams. #KidLit #LibrarySky #EduSky #LibrarySky #PublicationDay #BookBirthday

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Start the Accidental Detective humorous #mystery series free at all major ebook retailers! tulepublishing.com/series/the-a... Or try the #audiobook series with a deal! Something Shady at Sunshine Haven is 70% off (now $6) for a limited time at #audiobooks: www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p... #books

The book Something Shady at Sunshine Haven by Kris Bock has a lot of orange, a southwest desert background, and a cityscape behind that. Text says: Something Shady at Sunshine Haven by Kris Bock. After getting injured on the job, reporter Kate returns to her Arizona hometown to recuperate. When an old friend asks her to look into some suspicious deaths at her mother’s care facility, Kate turns her investigative talents from the war zone to the nursing home…
FREE! Limited time only! The price $4.99 is crossed out. (Image is not linked to a site—use link in post text.)

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Lili Chin she/her @lilichin.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

🐰Happy International Rabbit Day🐰 I was hired to illustrate this bunny body language chart by empoweredanimalsbehaviorandtraining.com Visit their website for more bunny resources. More of my client work": doggiedrawings.net/pages/infographics

BUNNY BODY LANGUAGE chart with 16 different illustrated poses by Lili Chin

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Darren Shan @darrenshan.com · 22/09/2025

The Terrified Troll, my first ever picture book, is done and dusted! Hurrah! To find out how many we made, and how you can maybe buy one of the first print copies even if you missed out when we were running the crowdfunder, click here: darrenshan.com/news/the-ter...

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Kate McKean @katemckean.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

I wrote a book to help you navigate the strange and wonderful world of writing and publishing books. It covers everything from how to write a query letter to how to write your next book. Get it wherever books are sold! bookshop.org/p/books/writ...

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 04/09/2025

Hey, teacher & librarian friends! (And homeschoolers, too!) Want me to Zoom into your classroom or library this fall? I'm hosting a series of $15 virtual author visits this month & next - details are here: katemessner.com/low-cost-vir... Join us!

Author Kate Messner with bookshelves behind her, holding up a copy of THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES, which has yellow title font against a blue sky and shows a middle school boy with an orange backpack standing on a mountain summit with a Bernese mountain dog looking up at him.

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Kersten Hamilton @kkhamilton.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Calling all authors with upcoming books! Preorders are important! B&N is having a sale on ALL preorders today through Friday. Here is my upcoming book (with the fab Shanda McClosky!) Add yours to the thread!

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Zazie Todd PhD @zazietodd.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

I had a nice surprise when I went to Save On in #MapleRidge today and saw my book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, on display. And I'm in good company too with Dogs of the World by @lilichin.bsky.social on the shelf below :)

The book display at the Save On supermarket in Maple Ridge, BC/ Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog by Zazie Todd has a blue cover with a cute Chihuahua. It's in the middle of a shelf. On the shelf below and slightly to the side is Dogs of the World by Lili Chin which has a green cover and lots of cute little dog illustrations. The selection of books also includes Swimming Holes and Beaches in Southwestern British Columbia, Wildlife Weekends, The Successful Co-Parenting Workbook, A Year of Positive Thinking, and a Taylor Swift sticker book. Bark! has a yellow sticker to say it is on a special price of 21.71 Cad, and Dogs of the World also has a yellow sticker, price 22.49 CAD.

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 26/08/2025

Teachers & librarians! I'm offering a series of low-cost virtual author visits this fall (and by very low-cost, I mean $15, just to cover webinar hosting & ASL interpreting!) All will be recorded, too, and available through the school year. katemessner.com/low-cost-vir...

Author Kate Messner reading aloud from OVER AND UNDER THE CORAL REEF - the open spread of the book shows brightly colored coral and fish with a sea turtle swimming past.

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Darcie Little Badger @littlebadger.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Hi WorldCon!! For thirty minutes I’ll be signing books at Nook and Cranny in the dealer’s hall!! Come say hiiiiiii.

Darcie sits at a table and takes a selfie in front of her books

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

I'm at the @nanreinhardt.bsky.social blog with Death at Rock Bottom (A Reluctantly Psychic Mystery) and a Green Chile Muffins #recipe I shared these muffins with my book club and they were a hit! nanreinhardt.com/author-spotl... #books #mystery #paranormal

A background image shows painted hills. Inset photos show a smiling white woman with short hair and the book cover for Death at Rock Bottom. It shows a rocky path with a hill and spooky sunset in the background. Text says Author Spotlight: Kris Bock is in the spotlight today and she brought muffins!

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Possum Punks Comics & Games @possumpunks.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

The Pink Pajamas, a story about loss and familial ties, by kidlit author and artist, @charlenedraws.bsky.social is now available! You can find this at the Comics and Games Bodega! Purchase of any Charlene Chua title comes with a free sticker, bookmark, and signed bookplate.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 06/08/2025

Thanks to @themermancam.bsky.social for interviewing me on SCBWI Official Blog today! I talk about what inspires me as a creator, finding the time, takeaways from my experience as a #KidLit creator, and DESSERT: scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/08/inte... #scbwisummer25 @scbwi.bsky.social #KidLit #SCBWI

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Interview with the Stephen Mooser Member of the Year Award Winner: Debbie Ridpath Ohi

Once again, CONGRATULATIONS to you, Debbie, on your Stephen Mooser Member of the Year Award . You are most deserving! The Official SCBWI Bl...

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Jolie Stekly @cuppajolie.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Over the moon that @debbieohi.com has been named SCBWI's Member of the Year. So well deserved, Debbie. Those hearts were flying for you! #scbwisummer25 ❤️

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Angela Marie Morton @angemmorton.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Happy Friday, all. Thought I'd share this newly finished piece today. It's not in my shop yet, but it will be later this month! 😉 Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful day. ✌️😘

A watercolor-filled circle with 4 red-crowned cranes in flight inside and beginning to fly out of it. The background is pale gray, fading into blue. Reeds, cattails, and water create the setting for the cranes. Art by me.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 24/07/2025

Working on slides for my presentation in the Illustrators' Intensive at #scbwisummer25 on Aug. 3rd: www.scbwi.org/events/virtu... #KidLit #SCBWI

Colorful promotional graphic for “Funny Drawers: The Serious Art of Visual Humor.” The large title is in hand-drawn lettering on a cloud-like white shape over a yellow background. Below, a woman (Debbie Ridpath Ohi) smiles up while holding her book I Want to Read All the Books. Surrounding her are playful cartoon characters and art supplies, including a pink flamingo, a green flying robot with googly eyes, a flailing angst-ridden robot, and illustrated children.

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K. Green @kgreenbooks.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

It’s publication day! My children’s #fantasy novel, Changeling, is out today! When an archaeological dig goes awry, 12yo Ally is flung back in time where she crosses paths with a medieval boy accused of being a changeling Links in bio and below #middlegrade #folklore #writingcommunity #booksky

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Catieosaurus @catieosaurus.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Barnes and Noble is offering 25% off all pre-orders for all B&N Members from July 8-11! This includes prints, e-books and audio. (YES there will be an audiobook for our book "The ADHD Field Guide for Adults" and YES we will be the ones recording for this audiobook 😊) Use "PREORDER25" at checkout!

Barnes & Noble Pre-Order Sale
July 8-11 4 Days Only!
Get 25% off pre-orders for Barnes and Noble Members. Premium members get an additional 10% off.

Pre-order sale code: "PREORDER 25"

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Good Time Society @goodtimesociety.com · 10/07/2025

It’s Amazon Prime Days! You know what that means. It’s a great day to pre-order Kiri’s book from Barnes and Noble!

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