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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 14h

Darrigan is afraid of failing the people he leads. Vada is afraid of leaving important mysteries unsolved. Sarai is afraid of losing everything she has in pursuit of justice. Art by @rochellesanch.bsky.social! #LGBTQWriteAThon

A drawing of Darrigan by Rochelle Sanchez - a man with medium-dark skin and dark brown hair and a green and grey collared shirt. He is smirking as he looks to the left.

A drawing of Vada by Rochelle Sanchez. She has dark brown skin and dark curly bangs with braided strands pulled back into a tie. She wears a light blue-grey shirt. She is smiling as she looks to the right.

A drawing of Sarai by Rochelle Sanchez. She has medium tone skin and brown curly hair. There is a purple ribbon necklace around her neck and she is wearing a white shirt. She has tawny feathered wings outstretched, like an angel.

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

My goal this week is to attend a few sessions from the Write Anyway Summit. I'm not giving myself a writing goal, because there's almost no moment in my calendar that's not dedicated to work of some kind or another this week. #LGBTQWriteAThon

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I missed posting yesterday because I was at the Southern New Mexico Book Festival. The week has been good, but I haven't gotten any writing in on my WIP due to my busy work and promo schedule. I'm hoping to get some words down today. #LGBTQWriteAThon

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This month, I'm working on the sequel to Flightless, my fantasy heist. What happens when you hold the key for societal revolution, but no power? ...more heists! I dropped in the gorgeous cover art of Flightless by @sumrow.bsky.social. Musical vibes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b99r... #LGBTQWriteAThon

Hand holding up a book depicting a man gliding through the air over a fantasy city with a beautiful sunset behind him. The man has flaps of skin under his arms that allow him to glide, and he's wearing a hood, a threadbare tunic, and has a knife in his boot. The title is, "Flightless" and it's by Marie Parks. The person holding up the book has a cloth draped behind their arm depicting feathers, in an homage to wings.

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This seems fun! Hi, I'm Marie, and I haven't had the bandwidth to work on my solo projects for a few months. That might continue this October with a ton of events and of course my day job, but I'd like to use this month to reacquaint myself with my WIP and make some headway. #lgbtqwriteathon

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Just a few hours left to gain early access to the Undeniable audiobook narrated by @maryrobinettekowal.com, with story by @jeshonard.bsky.social and me, published by @notapipe.bsky.social. Get your name read in the acknowledgements and receive my undying thanks. thegrigoribooks.com/audiobookpro...

Screenshot of the Undeniable: The Audiobook Backer Kit campaign page. The audiobook has fully funded and then some, and is working toward stretch goals.

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I have obtained a button making machine. Zero regrets.

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

@maryrobinettekowal.com is narrating the audiobook of Undeniable, a supernatural thriller by @jeshonard.bsky.social and me... and we're at 44% already! Back us at thegrigoribooks.com/audiobookpro.... This project is part of @backerkit.com #printopia2026! @notapipe.bsky.social

Undeniable the audiobook, narration by Mary Robinette Kowal. Award-winning supernatural thrillers by Jes Honard and Marie Parks

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Benjamin Gorman @benjamingorman.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Support the Backerkit for @jeshonard.bsky.social and @marieparks.bsky.social' UNDENIABLE so you can have both UNRELENTING and UNDENIABLE narrated by @maryrobinettekowal.com! Just go to Backerkit and search: UNDENIABLE.

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Rochelle - TTRPG Girly @rochellesanch.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Just finished Flightless by @marieparks.bsky.social MARIE HOW DARE (also sorry not sorry about the midnight yelling texts) This book is fun. Recommend.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 31/08/2026

I just learned that the fourth annual Sandia Starforgers Workshop for speculative fiction writers is 50% sold out. Join @sarahgailey.bsky.social @premeemohamed.com @marieparks.bsky.social @tangentgeoff.bsky.social and Elsie with an early bird discount, or apply for the scholarship. starforgers.com

Sandia Starforgers S.F.F. Writers Retreat and Workshop. April 30 - May 3, 2027. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sarah Gailey, Premee Mohamed, Mary Robinette Kowal, Geoff Habiger, Marie Parks. Save $200 early bird discount, in effect until October 15. Starforgers dot com.

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Who's coming to Bubonicon in Albuquerque this weekend? I'll have a leisurely Fri-Sat there, and then Sunday is busy with activities! Let's talk about heists, twists, and teas!

Albuquerque, NM: Bubonicon 57: August 21-23, 2026. Marie Parks' Schedule. Sunday, August 23. 10:00 AM: 50 Minutes with Marie Parks. 12:30 PM: Panel - Let's Do the Twist: I Wasn't Expecting That, with Arkady Martine (moderator), Walter Jon Williams, Darynda Jones, Jon Sanchez, and Marie Parks. 2:00 PM Sunday Afternoon Tea with Livia Blackburne, Gabriela Buba, Joan Saberhagen, Kevin Sonney, S.M. Stirling, Tiffany Trent, and Marie Parks.

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Come hear five authors (including me) read their stories at the FREE @swsworlds.bsky.social QuickReads on Thursday, August 20 at 7 PM ET. The program takes 1 hour, and you'll hear from writers from the USA and Australia, plus enter into some fun giveaways! www.eventbrite.com/e/first-frid... #SWSWQR

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

The hardest part of writing is beginnings. Except it's titles. Except it's synopses. Except it's pitches. Except it's revising. Except it's-- Anyway. Today I'm rewriting the first chapter of Flightless' sequel for the third time. This post brought to you by too much black tea and second guessing.

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Thank you! Being on a list with these super-talented folks is EXTREMELY VERY NICE.

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

SO excited for this great instructor lineup. The event is already 30% sold out, so I invite you to see if it's right for you. There's also a scholarship available for an author with financial need. www.tickettailor.com/events/sandi...

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I'm honored and excited to be joining the August 20th session of @swsworlds.bsky.social Quick Reads. It is a chance to hear story snippets from new authors and possibly even win some freebies! Register here for free, and bring a story-loving friend with you: www.eventbrite.com/e/first-frid...

Strong Women Strange Worlds presents Third Thursday QuickReads of Sci Fi, Fantasy, and Horror by Marisca Pischette, Madeline D'Este, Tracy Bradford, Alina Bellchambers, Stephanie Malia Morris, and Marie Parks. August 20, 7 PM EDT, free on Zoom. Preregister now at strong women strange worlds dot weebly dot com

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

A tale of SO many lesbians: At the Columbus Book Festival, @jeshonard.bsky.social and my best selling book was Lesbians in Space, a short story anthology put together by Space Wizard Science Fantasy @wctracy.bsky.social. So I thought, hey, I better order some of those books to sell in New Mexico,

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I'm attending my first-ever World Con this year at @laworldcon.bsky.social (virtually! Couldn't swing the time off.) and I'm honored to be part of the programming! Pro tips for virtual attendees to get the most out of it?

It's my first Worldcon... and I'm on the (virtual) schedule! Where to find me: Virtual Reading - Marie Parks, Sunday, August 30 at 11:10 AM PDT. Virtual Table Talk - Marie Parks, Monday, August 31 at 6:00 AM PDT. Underneath is a photo of Marie with her book covers and a QR code, plus the words, "Marie Parks (she/her) is an award-winning LGBTQIA+ fantasy author and founder of Sandia Starforgers retreats for speculative fiction writers."

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Rochelle - TTRPG Girly @rochellesanch.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Reading Flightless by @marieparks.bsky.social and desperately trying not to live tweet her (via text) at every suspicion and theory that pops into my brain. If you're looking for a fun heist read with a lovely helping of social justice, read her book!

Rochelle is an Asian woman with a round face and smiling eyes and thick rimmed glasses, hiding half her face behind a kindle that shows the cover of Flightless by Marie Parks on its screen

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Y'all I can't even imagine being able to do this. So cool! I have some of @jmlowrey.bsky.social's jewelry and it's all so beautiful, intricate, and made with care.

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I submitted my public comment, and it took 3 minutes. Please help! Let's flood them!

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SJ Hartman (#AmQuerying The Sigil and the Serpent) @mkfshard.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

#BluePit #Q #YA #F #LGBT #📖 THE SIGIL AND THE SERPENT BLOOD OVER BRIGHT HAVEN x SERAPHINA When the failed son of a dragonslayer undergoes a monstrous change, his already brittle self-esteem takes a nosedive, and he ends up needing the support of a fellow drake almost as much as he resents it.

An Agent's Guide to THE SIGIL & THE SERPENT

By Synell J. Hartman

A YA Fantasy at 97k words
Now Querying

In the background are two images, one by SpearXWind and one by Sharpibees

The Pitch: When a dragonslayer becomes a dragon, he must come to grips with his new body, befriend another dragon, and reject the evils of his imperial home to survive being hunted down by his human friends.

A magical city, and imperial indoctrination... (Blood Over Bright Haven Cover) ...meets dragon transformation with dire consequences. (Seraphina Cover)

A mood board of images from pinterest, interspersed with commissioned art of a blue dragon from pocketss, Flatw00ds, SpearXWind, and Fimbry. Text appears over the images: Transformation, Personal Stakes, Asexual Dragon MC, Coming of Age, Struggles of Self-Worth in the shadow of Imperialism

An excerpt of text next to an image by pocketss of two dragons talking:

"Every single time you could've done a sensible thing, you did the exact opposite.” She chuckled, looking off into the distance. "About the time you started crying over a little fire, I honestly thought you were joking. And that ridiculous thing with your claws..."
Pathi had his fists raised by the time she turned to face him.
She gave another, terser laugh, and regarded him with annoyance. "Truly, you present an unpredictable threat." She sat down on her rock, claws folded calmly in her lap, and beckoned him with a slight toss of her head. "Come on then. Walk to me. Walk at all."
Pathi warily eyed the rocky ground between them. Only slightly uneven. Were his legs still human, he could've taken it at a run.

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Happy book birthday to @tangentgeoff.bsky.social! What if 007 were a D&D character? This is a fun read, with wit and parody on every page.

Flint Dagger, Agent of M.O.U.N.T.A.I.N., in Dr. Gnoll. By Geoff Habiger and Coy Kissee.

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

A thread: This weekend at the Columbus Book Festival, something happened to @jeshonard.bsky.social and me for the first-ever time: several strangers said, "I loved your first book and need the next one." I'm an author with three novels at small presses. I'm unaccustomed to anyone knowing who I am,

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Oh right! Hey! If you'd like to help @jeshonard.bsky.social and me fund an audiobook of our second novel, with the amazing voice talents once again of @maryrobinettekowal.com, you can sign up for updates here: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t... We aim to launch the project this fall.

backerkit.com

Undeniable: The Audiobook

Get notified when Undeniable: The Audiobook launches on BackerKit!

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

It was SO fun to give the very first author reading at Benjamin's Bookshop in Salida, CO this weekend. It's a very welcoming space. Definitely stop by when in the area. Thanks to @salidamike.com for the great photos--it was fabulous meeting you, and I loved how many random NC connections there were!

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Hi, Colorado folks! This weekend, I'll be in your state! Friday 6/26: 5 PM reading at Benjamin's Bookshop in Salida. Saturday 6/27: 10 AM at the Book Club Salida farmers market booth, 3 PM signing at Narrow Gauge Book Co-op in Alamosa, 6 PM reading at the same place. Also, I will have GF cookies!

Marie Parks, award-winning fantasy author, June events in Colorado. Salida CO, Friday, June 26, 5 PM, Benjamin's Bookshop. Salida, CO, Saturday, June 27, 10 AM, The Book Club Salida booth @ farmers market. Alamosa, CO, Saturday, June 27, Signing 3-5 PM, Reading/Discussion 6 PM, Narrow Gauge Book Co-Op. All events are free and open to the public.

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Caleb Huitt @calebhuitt.com · 21/06/2026

I’ve enjoyed this so much in past years that I’ve already signed up for next year as well

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

I'm delighted to announce the dates (Apr 30-May 3, 2027) and instructors @premeemohamed.com @sarahgailey.bsky.social @maryrobinettekowal.com @tangentgeoff.bsky.social (and me!) for the fourth annual Sandia Starforgers SFF Writers Retreat and Workshop in New Mexico. Learn more at starforgers.com.

Sandia Starforgers Writers Retreat and Workshop: April 30-May 3, 2027, Albuquerque, NM. Sarah Gailey, Premee Mohamed, Mary Robinette Kowal, Geoff Habiger, Marie Parks. Learn More + Register at Starforgers.com

Testimonials over a background of Sandia Peak: “This is a great event to bring a work-in-progress that I had been stuck on for a while. The classes, critique sessions, and side conversations all helped generate new ideas and give the story new life.” -2026 attendee. “If you’re struggling with your inner saboteur—and what writer isn’t—Sandia Starforgers will knock it out of your system with the sheer force of its community. Professionally I have never felt so seen and appreciated.” -2026 Attendee. “I got so much out of this event. I’ve learned so much that I will be processing for awhile. The staff go out of their way to make sure we feel comfortable and safe. And most importantly, everyone, writers, staff, and instructors are so wonderful — the interactions I had make my heart so full.” -2026 Attendee. “It’s delightful spending time among your people, and for me these are my people. Even for an introvert, conversations just flow easily.” -2026 Attendee. “Sandia Starforgers is the sort of retreat every writer needs to attend at least once. It’s a small, kind, supportive group of excellent writers and they’re working toward the common goal of putting out great work. It was a wonderful experience and my writing is better for having attended.” -2025 Attendee. I loved the classes! I learned so much about critiquing and pitching! I left the retreat so excited about my writing and I haven’t felt that in a long while!” -2024 Attendee.

Sandia Starforgers SFF Writers Retreat and Workshop: April 30-May 3, 2027, Albuquerque, NM. Sarah Gailey, Premee Mohamed, Mary Robinette Kowal, Geoff Habiger, Marie Parks. Save $200 early bird discount in effect until October 15. Starforgers.com

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Sam J Miller @sentencebender.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

End. All. Trillionaires. … is the motto of the hero of my sci-fi bloody revenge story JUPITER RUINS EVERYTHING. If you’re like me and FOR NO REASON AT ALL you’re suddenly very thirsty for that vibe, consider subscribing? sentencebender.substack.com/embed

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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I'm excited for the sequel as well! I am so happy to have read Flightless!

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I don't know about y'all, but writing always comes with this "what if no one gets my weird little book?" feeling for me. And then I see a review like this, and it's proof that someone is picking up exactly what I'm putting down. 🥲🤩 Thank you so much for the beautiful review @wsbookclub.bsky.social!

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Just a girl and her books @thebookwyrmshoard2.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Ive been looking for a good heist book for ages and this looks like my search is over!

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Baby's first radio interview! I'm talking on KRZA Community Radio about my latest novel, Flightless, and my upcoming reading/signing event at Narrow Gauge Book Cooperative in Alamosa, CO. Tune in from anywhere in the world via the livestream: www.krza.org Monday, June 1 at 8:00 AM and 7:30 PM MT.

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

A month from now, I'll be heading to Colorado for a few bookish events, including a reading/signing on 6/26 in Salida at Benjamin's Bookshop, signing at the Book Club Salida farmers market booth on 6/27, and reading/signing at Narrow Gauge Book Co-Op in Alamosa. Say hi if you're in the area!

Title: "Marie Parks Award-Winning Author June Events in Colorado." In the outline of the state of Colorado, three location pins, each labeled separately. The first says, "Salida, CO. Friday, June 26, 5 PM, Benjamin's Bookshop." The second says, "Salida, Co. Saturday, June 27, 10 AM, The Book Club Salida booth @ farmers market." The third says, "Alamosa, CO. Saturday, June 27. Signing 3-5, Reading/discussion 6 PM. Narrow Gauge Book Co-Op." Alongside a photo of Marie and the covers of her three books, the words, "All events are free + open to the public."

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

We had a great weekend! It could be easy to believe, when vending as an author at most craft fairs and conventions, that no one reads anymore. But something about this particular festival brought out all the readers, and the experience blew away both of our expectations. Thank you, Albuquerque!

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

My heart is full! Thanks to fellow Sandia Starforgers instructors @maryrobinettekowal.com @davering.bsky.social @tangentgeoff.bsky.social @charliejane.bsky.social with kick-off at @booksonthebosque.bsky.social! For info about 2027 with @sarahgailey.bsky.social join our newsletter at starforgers.com

Sandia Starforgers 2026 instructors Geoff Habiger, dave ring, Marie Parks, and Mary Robinette Kowal standing in front of a turquoise wall, smiling at the camera

Sandia Starforgers instructors Mary Robinette Kowal, dave ring, Marie Parks, and Geoff Habiger sitting in a bookstore in front of an audience. This photo was taken at Books at the Bosque in Albuquerque, NM.

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Laura Blegen @laurablegen.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

It came! It came! Can't wait to start reading Flightless, by @marieparks.bsky.social

Photo of a book, with the title. Flightless by Marie Parks. The cover art is rich with oranges and purples and shows the main character gliding through the sky with glide sheaths, a hood, and an eye patch.

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Aleta B // Writer @thealetab.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

for your #questpit consideration: THE ISLAND’S DAUGHTER. #q #a #f #sff #wf #u

Questpit guide to The Island’s Daughter / upmarket genre-bent fantasy/ 104k words / by Aleta Burchyski / now querying

Pitch: THE ISLAND’S DAUGHTER is set in a late Bronze Age reimagining of Earth. Tamda, a grieving widow ostracized by her family, is summoned home to help her grandmother lead their island nation. But when a celestial wyrm crash-lands on the island’s sacred Mountain, Tamda must conquer her self-doubt and kill it before it calls its master to devour Earth.

This upmarket genre-bent fantasy is written from the tight third-person perspective of Tamda and her family. It will appeal to readers who enjoy the immersive world-building of Between Two Fires and crave a strong female perspective like in T. Kingfisher’s Nettle and Bone.

Narrative elements:
Feminist cosmic horror
An older, wiser female main character
Female friendships
Character-driven plot
Upmarket writing
Found family and rediscovered family
Dynastic drama and complex morality
Realistic magicalism
Grounded, immersive world building
Rich mythology inspired by folklore
Spice that moves the story forward

Comp titles: The Fox Wife, Nettle and Bone, Between Two Fires

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sumrow @sumrow.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

@fredwj.bsky.social and I went to a multi author book signing at Books on the Bosque! I got a signed copy of Marie Parks novel Flightless, which I did the cover art for, and we got to meet @maryrobinettekowal.com ! It was a delight. 💙⚔️🎨

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I’m so excited to be joining the Columbus Book Festival, July 11-12. Meet @jeshonard.bsky.social and me in the Indie Author Alley tent, where we'll have Unrelenting, Undeniable, Flightless, and Lesbians in Space for sale and signing. @notapipe.bsky.social @apbooks.bsky.social @wctracy.bsky.social

Columbus Book Festival, July 11-12, 2026: Free two-day book fest in the heart of downtown Columbus. Meet 200+ National & Local Authors, Shop New & Used Books, Find Lit Gifts for Readers, Entertainment, Local Food & Drink, Activities for Kids. columbusbookfestival.org.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 21/04/2026

Quick reminder: Albuquerque friends, I'll be at @booksonthebosque.bsky.social along with @davering.bsky.social @marieparks.bsky.social @tangentgeoff.bsky.social on Thursday, April 23 at 5:30 PM for a reading and signing. The event is free, and no registration or purchase is required. See you there!

Over a background of books, photos of the participating authors and their titles, plus location/time info (Books on the Bosque, Albuquerque, April 23 at 5:30 PM)

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Artemesia Publishing @apbooks.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Chance to win a copy of Flightless by @marieparks.bsky.social from @librarything.com.

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Geoff Habiger Professional Imagineer (he/him) @tangentgeoff.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Come out to Books On the Bosque on April 23, 5:30pm for a great book event. Four authors! @maryrobinettekowal.com, @davering.bsky.social, @marieparks.bsky.social and me! Then Friday is the start of Sandia Starforgers. Gonna be a fun weekend! @booksonthebosque.bsky.social #bookevent #booksigning

Flyer for a Mutli-Author Event at Books on the Bosque, 6261 Riverside Plaza Ln NW, Suite A-2, Albuquerque, NM 87120. Thursday, April 23 at 5:30pm Mountain Time. Flyer shows the photos of the four authors attending: Mary Robinette Kowal (The Lady Astronaut Series), dave ring (The Hidden Ones), Geoff Habiger (Dr. Gnoll, Unspeakable), Marie Parks (Flightless)

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LibraryThing @librarything.com · 19/04/2026

"Flightless is an exhilarating blend of Maximum Ride and Gentleman Bastards I didn't know I needed." —AJ Alexanders Enter to win a copy of @marieparks.bsky.social' "Flightless" from Shadow Dragon Press / @apbooks.bsky.social #💙📚 #Booksky www.librarything.com/ner/detail/5...

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