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Ivy Lin | Querying Author @ivy-lin.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

KOMI CAN'T COMMUNICATE x TO ALL THE BOYS Selectively mute 16yo Lena Mei wants to read a Chinese poem to honour her late mother, but she can’t read it. A charming autistic polyglot offers to help—not only with her speech but also in discovering her own autism. #SEAsianPit #W #YA #CR

Quote from The Love In Your Words:
“If this year has taught me anything besides how deeply one can feel heartache and pain, it’s that time spent nurturing love can heal sorrow.”
Top row, left to right: the Liverpool Chinatown arch, floating red Chinese lanterns, the Royal Liver Building lit up in red in front of the night sky
Middle row, left to right: The Royal Albert Dock, the quote from The Love In Your Words, cranes on a shipping dock lit up at night
Bottom row, left to right: candles and flowers on gravestones at night, a couple standing underneath an umbrella on a rainy night, fairy lights shaped like stars and moons hanging from trees

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Me: I’m going to get better at social media! Also me: *doesn’t post on any social media for weeks and forgets it exists* …whoops 😂

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Jeni Chappelle @jenichappelle.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

For 3 Act Structure, you need a new plot point about every 12.5% of your story: 1% Hook your reader 12.5% Inciting Incident 25% First Plot Point 37.5% First Pinch Point 50% Midpoint 62.5% 2nd Pinch Point 75% 2nd Plot point 87.5% Climax begins 98% Climactic moment Last 2% Tie up loose ends

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Kyra McKinzie Nelson @kyramnelson.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

I'm focusing my activism right now in offline spaces, but just because I'm less vocal here does not mean I'm ok with any of this. I care deeply about my communities, and I promise to keep showing up as best as I can for them.

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Jeni Chappelle @jenichappelle.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

writers, idk who needs to hear this, but you're not going to get in trouble if you don't do things exactly the way you think you should #BookSky #RevPit #WritingCommunity

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Stephi Cham @stephicham.com · 05/02/2025

There's a Sports Night quote that randomly changed my life, on what to do when you feel overwhelmed and helpless at the world: "Do something. Anything. As much of it and as often as you can."

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

BREAKING: Major publishers, alongside the Authors Guide, bestselling authors, and others, have filed a lawsuit against Idaho's draconian book ban bill, claiming First and Fourteenth Amendment violations. bookriot.com/idaho-hb710-...

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Publishers, Authors Guild, and More File Lawsuit Against Idaho's Discriminatory Book Banning Bill

Plaintiffs claim that Idaho's HB 710, implemented last summer, violates First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

I know this is such a small category on Amazon, and it’s not that impressive, but I actually cracked the top 50 in an ebook category 😱 yay book 3!

Amazon ranking for The Children of Death kindle edition.

Best seller rank is #487,618 in kindle store

#44 in Teen and Young Adult Alternate History
#548 in Teen and Young Adult Contemporary Fantasy ebooks
#610 in Teen and Young Adult Dark Fantasy Ebook

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

And with that, all five books are out! If you’re interested in getting into the Dreams and Secrets Series, check out the linktree in my bio!

Five books on a wooden floor. Only two titles are visible, and they are the first and fifth book of the series. The first book is on the floor and is titled: Dreams and Secrets Book 1-Lotus in the Mountain. The fifth book is stacked on top of three books that are fanned out. You can’t see the other three book titles. The fifth book is titled: Dreams and Secrets Book 5-The Risen Queen. The books are by Linn Coldiron and are black with colored flowers. Book one has white flowers and book 5 has purple and gold flowers. The titles are shimmering silver in a script style font.

Five books stacked horizontally. They are part of a series with the first book on the bottom and the fifth book on the top. The covers are back with splashes of color. The spines are showing and the tiles are from bottom up: Lotus in the Mountain, An Imminent Dream, The Children of Death, A Hollow Secret, and The Risen Queen. All the books are by Linn Coldiron. They are on a wooden surface with a cream wall behind them.

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Authors, if you see this, it's a sign to post the first line of your book (or book-in-progress). "If it had at all occurred to Mia that her best friend would be having a panic attack in a closet, she would have thought twice about begging her to wear a dress."

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Describe your OCs as badly as possible. Here are the main four character of the Dreams and Secrets Series: 🌈 unknowingly closeted gay disaster 🤯 academically smart, street stupid 🖕 dishes it out, can't take it 🙀 soppy-wet kitten with daddy issues I love them. They are my idiots.

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Radical publishing notion, right here: if your publishers are making a living from publishing and selling your books, then you, the author, should be making a living from writing them.

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Any fellow #selfpublished authors have a good platform that isn't Amazon to publish? Right now, my books are available there as a paperback, ebook, and are on KU, but I'm looking to diversify (also debating if I want to stay in KU).

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

@reswytcher.bsky.social just informed me that I can be on here on my computer. I am insanely happy now because I am not a phone person and that was keeping me from using this app more.

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Oh yeah. This exists. I’m terrible at social media but hi. I’m alive.

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 03/11/2023

Decided to write 150k words for NaNo. Which means I've been writing like crazy. Hit 50k just now. It's day 3 😂 My brain hurts.

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 13/10/2023

Been struggling so hard with my mental health recently thanks to recent events so I think I’m going to take a break from social media for a week. But I’ll be back! Working hard on book 4 in the meantime!

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Jessica Lewis @jessicalewisauthor.bsky.social · 09/10/2023

I’ve been putting it off while mourning Twitter, but I should do an introduction post! I’m Jessica, author of MG and YA in many different genres! All my work has queer characters, dogs, and (weirdly?) at least one mention of Waffle House. I look forward to connecting with new and old friends!! 🥰🥰

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McNutcase @mcnutcase.bsky.social · 07/10/2023

There's a big difference between "wanting a disability" and "wanting a diagnosis" that abled people seem to have trouble with.

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 07/10/2023

Nothing like waking up to 30+ notifications on a post I made at 2 in the morning. O.o Was NOT expecting that. Uh...if you're following me now, or whatever, I mostly post about writing stuff. I'm a self pubbed author who loves books too much. Bipolar and proud 🌟

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 07/10/2023

Introducing Blair Arbour! I love Blair. Some people hate her, but I love her. She’s a mischievous one who likes to walk her own path, even though her grandmother has plans for her. As a mage, she’s good at keeping secrets. But there’s one in particular she’s hoping no one finds out about.

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 06/10/2023

For years my dad asked me why I wanted something wrong with me. I didn't. I still don't. I don't WANT a disability. Having to take meds, fill out a million forms, pay doctors, deal with everything else...it's exhausting. But I have one. And I'm better off knowing and being open about it.

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Charlie Kirchoff @charliekirchoff.com · 30/09/2023

You can tell that “AI Artists” aren’t real artists by their lack of imposter syndrome

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 06/10/2023

Here’s Derek! Mia’s twin brother. He loves languages and has a love hate relationship with sleep. A pretty typical teenage boy, he has no secrets from his sister. Oh, except that he’s actually a secret mage who can feel other people’s emotions. But don’t tell anyone 🤫 #amwriting #selfpublished

A Chinese/Thai teenage boy. Rather unspectacular, he has light colored eyes and a slight smile. Looks exhausted. Black and white portrait of him in a T-shirt. Art by @chikasauraus_art on Instagram

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

Trying to figure out how Bluesky does threads. Apparently they don’t just show up? I’ll figure it out

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

I'm awake at 2 am for some reason, so I'm gonna plug my fundraiser for my #bookcovers again! Anything helps! Even sharing this! I'm thinking of adding a little bonus for people who donate a certain amount. I'm thinking first book signed for those who donate more than $20? gofund.me/0439eded

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Help my books to say, "yes" to the cover, organized by Linn Coldiron

Hello my friends! So, many many two years ago, I decided to self publish o… Linn Coldiron needs your support for Help my books to say, "yes" to the cover

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

My CP called me out on hating writing action scenes today. I’d get mad, but she’s not wrong. If you hate writing something, or think you’re terrible at it, read more things with that element and practice. Write write write. Just keep writing and then revise based on feedback. You will get better.

Angsty Jewish late twenty something with chin in her hand. She wears glasses and has dark brown hair and eyes. She looks unamused. Hair is medium length. It’s a selfie.

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 04/10/2023

Bringing back the wonderful #characterart my friend Chika Payeur made for me! Find them on Instagram at chikasaurus_art!

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 02/10/2023

It’s been two years this month since I released Lotus in the Mountain!!!! I can’t believe it’s been two years! Please pick up your copy to celebrate and to help fund the updated covers that’ll come out next year! Lotus in the Mountain (Dreams and Secrets) a.co/d/5ynzuFK

Orange background with orange and yellow leaves. A 3D book with a white cover and orange text and a lotus flower with a mountain inside. The text reads “Lotus in the Mountain, Dreams and Secrets Book One Linn Coldiron.” Next to it are the words in black font, “It’s been two years since I released Lotus in the Mountain!”

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 01/10/2023

Hey all! It's October, which means it the month of the two year anniversary of the release of LOTUS IN THE MOUNTAIN! I have NOTHING planned, but I figured I'd promote the book anyway. And hey, maybe I'll think of something while at work today. www.amazon.com/dp/B09HBL9JZ1/

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It's The Weekend 😌 @craigweekend.bsky.social · 30/09/2023

Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend.

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 30/09/2023

For my new followers, I'm Linn, writer of many things. Right now I'm #selfpublishing my #YA #NA contemporary fantasy series beginning with LOTUS IN THE MOUNTAIN, available here: www.amazon.com/dp/B09HBL9JZ1/ If you like twins, secrets, magic, and tons of twists, you'll love this series!

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

Decided to put my books on Ingram and oh boy is that…complicated. But I’m figuring it out!

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Linn Coldiron @linncoldironbooks.bsky.social · 29/09/2023

Finally took the plunge and jumped over to Bluesky! Any #selfpublished #writers out there?

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