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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 6h

What would each place in my YA books serve on Halloween? In honor of National Dessert Day, I am sharing what each major bakery or cafe would serve the main characters and their friends during October. Comment on any treats you enjoy or would like to try. #yaAuthor #Halloween #indieAuthor

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Add these commonly banned books or challenged books to your TBR: New Kid by Jerry Craft, Flamer by Mike Curato, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin, the Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang #readBannedBooks #bannedBooksWeek

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

What is your fave part of getting a book? 1. Browsing 2. Picking the book 3. Checking out/buying it 4. Starting to read 5. Finishing the novel 6. Rating it For me, it’s browsing

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Sign up to my newsletter if you haven't already ‘cuz it's all things Halloween when it goes out this Monday October 5. Expect: List of YA book recs. I won’t rate them on GoodReads or Storygraph until December so they remain a surprise! (Continued I’m comment)

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

September author newsletter has update on my YA fantasy book in verse, a tip for inspiring writing, MG book spotlight, and YA book spotlight. Subscribe by going to www.samanthapicarowrites.com. September newsletter releases Sunday September 13 which is soon!

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The title of my YA cozy fantasy in verse is Magical Deeds and Books! Expect: Witches 🧙‍♀️ Unique animal companion Small town 🏡 Autumn 🍂 Book related magic book 📕 Tentative release date of Summer/Fall 2027

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Add Limitless Roads Cafe to your summer TBR! MC sips and makes iced coffees while planning a summer fundraiser to save a beloved cafe that provides a safe space for the workers, who are disabled/neurodivergent, including the main character, who is autistic and an aspiring event planner.

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DeBisco @debiscomusic.com · 15/07/2026

PLEASE support and utilize your local public libraries! Most places will let you work in peace and read for free If you've got a library card, USE IT It's your gateway to all things related to physical media including music, games, books, and more

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Reasons to join my writer newsletter: Next newsletter on July 10 will give you: 🪄How Disability and magic are discussed in my WIP 📝Tips on writing family in YA ⭐️YA book that deserves more attention ⭐️Middle grade book spotlight www.samanthapicarowrites.com

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Pride month is almost over and so is my Pride sale on Smashwords! Get the discounted ebook versions of my young adult novels featuring aromantic and asexual rep before the sale ends in a few days (June 30)! Don’t forget the use the coupon code on Smashwords: VHXBK

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Reasons for you to take my young adult novel with you on vacation and add to your summer book TBR stack: Lots of Iced coffee scenes Summer fundraiser at hotel Beach scene #indieBooks #summerBooks

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DeBisco @debiscomusic.com · 22/06/2026

YOOOOOOO????? I actually just released a new #seapunk single from my forthcoming album 🐬 Made a snazzy visualizer for the occasion 🌊 youtu.be/Rp8Cl_NGhb0?...

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Authors, What’s harder: coming up with a plot or a book title? For me it’s the title

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Libraries aren't just for paperbacks and hardcovers. You can request ebooks, too! It's hard to get indie books into libraries, especially paperbacks. But some indie authors, like me, use certain things like Draft2Digital to distribute ebooks to libraries. #indieBooks #libraries #supportIndieAuthors

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

2025 is almost over! Here is a short recap of my author and reader highlights from the past year May everyone's year end on a satisfactory note and may everyone's wishes for 2026 come true.

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Each of my ebooks is available for FREE at Smashwords as part of the Smashwords 2025 End of Year Sale! Visit smashwords.com/sale My YA books include: Limitless Roads Cafe Recipe for Confidence Hot Chocolate and Holiday Mishaps #EOYSale25 #ebook #sale

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

It’s Asexual Awareness Week! If you’re looking for books to read, take a look at my YA books that also feature autistic rep and aromantic rep! Links in my LinkTree in my bio 💜🖤🤍

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Halloween season = inspiration for my cozy witchy fantasy novel 🪄🍂☕️

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Happy coming out day! I came out as aromantic and asexual only a few years ago and have enjoyed not only writing aroace stories but sharing books and content by other authors and creators

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Tropes in Hot Chocolate and Holiday Mishaps: Forced proximity (platonic) Small town Movie lover and blogger “Grinch” Loner Autistic and aroace rep Holiday festivities gone wrong Actress Family Preorder

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

It's Banned Books Week. fiction or nonfiction. There are three fiction books about characters challenging book bans i recommend: Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller (adult) This Book Won't Burn by Samira Ahmed (YA) Banned Together (YA anthology) #bannedBooksWeek

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Quote from Hot Chocolate and Holiday Mishaps “I can’t believe I agreed to watch Robin. I don’t know what I’m doing. She’ll walk all over me! Or she’ll sneak off and I’ll get blamed if something happens to her.” I breathe heavily while squeezing a pillow. Continued in commenr

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Hot Chocolate and Holiday Mishaps follows a girl, Ellie, as she makes she an actress, Robin, doesn't get into trouble while participating in her small town's events. The main character plays an elf and the actress plays Mrs. Claus, and it might be their most unpredictable, uncomfortable event

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

My book may be a holiday book but that does not mean it only includes cheer. Hot Chocolate and Holiday Mishaps addresses topics including mental health and emotional trauma, and shows how both main characters grow and start to heal

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Like my other young adult books, Hot Chocolate and Holiday Mishaps starts each chapter in a unique way. Each chapter begins with a holiday tradition. For example, one chapter states a holiday tradition of "snowballs" and another states a tradition of "decorating cookies."

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Book recs: covers that are orange like the fall leaves: One Last Show by Tari Riley (YA) Find Her by Ginger Reno (MG Mystery) Once Upon a Quinceañera by Monica Gomez-Hira (YA Romance) Stargazing by Jen Wang (MG Graphic Novel) Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin (Adult Mystery)

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Quote from Hot Chocolate and Holiday Mishaps “Hot chocolate brings comfort, not just to me but the world. Hot chocolate is a symbol of comfort and love. It’s what moms or close family members offer when someone is sad and it’s one of the things people look forward to in winter (continued in comment

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

It's Latine Heritage Month. In the comments are some books I highly recommend any time of the year

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Last day for ARC signups for Hot Chocolate and Holiday Mishaps! Registration closes tonight at 10:00 PM Eastern. Form is in my LinkTree #arcSignup #bookARC #hotChocolateAndHolidayMishaps #ARCreaders

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

ARC signups are open for my teen holiday novel Hot Chocolate and Holiday Mishaps! Sign up using the form in my LinkTree! I plan to send the ARCs out on Sunday, September 14, so grab your spot because that's soon! Signups end Friday

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Behold the cover for Hot Chocolate and Holiday Mishaps, a teen holiday novel following a review blogger helping an actress improve public opinion of her through events in her small town. Book releases November 3 #coverReveal #bookCover #indieAuthor #indieBook #hotChocolateAndHolidayMishaps

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Middle Grade Book Spotlight: Sugar and Spite by Gail D. Villanueva. Jolina seeks revenge on her bully Claudine by using a forbidden potion from her arbularyo training. Now Claudine wants to be best friends. Jolina takes advantage to get revenge. The friendship becomes real

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

NEWS: A House of Representatives Subcommittee just voted to continue library funding in next year's federal budget. This is thanks to YOUR hard work as library advocates. The fight to #FundLibraries isn't over yet. Stay tuned for more ways to take action for libraries. #ForOurLibraries

You made your voice heard for libraries. The House listened. A House of Representatives Subcommittee just voted to continue library funding in next year's federal budget.
The fight to #FundLibraries isn't over yet, but this good news is thanks to your hard work.
Stay tuned for more ways to take action for libraries. Show up for our libraries. American Library Associaiton.

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Summer is almost over and the holiday season is almost upon us. If you are looking for a holiday YA book, then Hot Chocolate and Holiday Mishaps releases November 3. Beloved holiday tropes include: Small town Holiday festivities "Grinch" trope City person goes to small town (secondary character)

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Middle Grade Book Spotlight: Speak Up by Rebecca Burgess. An autistic girl is bullied, is secretly a popular singer online. She enters contest to finally sing in person. Highlights: Singer Challenges neurotypical standards Friendship Secret identity Bullied, stands up for herself Bully atones

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Want an exclusive look at the first chapter of my first holiday novel "Hot Chocolate and Holiday Mishaps?" Subscribe to my author newsletter at www.samanthapicarowrites.com, which you can also find in my LinkTree. The next newsletter containing this first chapter will be sent out on August 28

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

I’m open to author interviews especially to discuss my upcoming holiday book! Message me or email me if interested in interviewing me

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Summers not over just yet if you’re still looking for summer books that shine with summer sun and the hearts of the main characters. Take a chance on Limitless Roads Cafe #books #bookSky

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Book that deserves more attention: Riley Weaver Needs a Date to the Gaybutante Ball by Jason June. A podcaster teen makes a bet with a femme-hating bully to find a masc date to the Gaybutante Ball or else drop out of the organization that can launch his career. #books #bookSky

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

In honor of International Friendship Day, I'm sharing the release date for my friendship love story "Hot Chocolate and Holiday Mishaps." You get to enjoy this heartwarming, humorous holiday novel on Monday, November 3rd! Follow me and subscribe to my newsletter to stay updated #bookSky

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Still looking for books to read for Disability Pride Month? Then take a look at my young adult contemporaries featuring autistic heroines written by me, an autistic writer #disabilityPride #books #indieAuthor #disabilityPrideBooks

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

My website is cooler than ever! All Ages of Geek has done a fabulous job of redesigning my author website. Visit now and if you haven’t already, subscribe to my newsletter www.samanthapicarowrites.com

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Book that deserve more attention: Your Plantation Prom is Not Okay by Kelly McWilliams, which follows a teen who tries to prevent a celebrity wedding and her school's prom from taking place on a plantation. What makes this book a star: (continues in comments) #bookSky #books #yaBooks

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

For Disability Pride Month, I'd like to address a crucial topic in my books. My books often explore internalized ableism, something I have always struggled with and still try to unlearn to this day. #books #disabilityPrideMonth

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Fave books of 2025 so far: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson Sugar and Spite by Gail D Villanueva Mixed-Up by Kami Garcia (illustrated by Brittney Williams) Made in Asian America by Erika Lee and Christina Soontornvat Calling In by Loretta J Ross The No-Girlfriend Rule by Christen Randall

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Add Middle Grade Books to your TBR for Disability Pride Month! One book I recommend is Mixed-Up by Kami Garcia and illustrated by Brittney Williams which has dyslexia rep #books #disabilityPrideMonth #middleGradeBooks

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Author Samantha Picaro @samanthapwrites.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

More Pride Month book recs: Paper Planes (graphic novel) Homebody by Theo Parrish (graphic novel) Rani Choudhury Must Die by Adiba Jaigirdar (YA novel) #lgbtqiabooks #pridemonth #bookSky #books

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