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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Indie Book Review 7 of 54! This week, I read A PLACE WHERE THE FLOWERS BLOOM by Patric Mauzy. This is a book that leaves an impact. The genre is apocalyptic, and the story centers around two young brothers who are trying to navigate a world that no longer…

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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

“Do you really think I’ll like MURDER INFERNO?” am unnamed Indie reader asks. “Do you like ‘Knives Out?’” The unnamed individual nods. “Do you like ‘Ready Player One?’” The unnamed individual nods evermore vigorously. “You’ll like MURDER INFERNO,” the named (it is me, I am named) author says.

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 03/02/2025

Elon Musk is a terrible president.

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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Indie Book Review 5 of 54! This week, I read MAGIC FEARED AND FURIOUS by Chantel Burnham. I loved this story! I haven’t read much folklore fantasy, but I was immediately drawn into this immersive Scottish world of myths and fables and fears. 1/2

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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

If you're reading this post, you've made it to the end. You conquered the internet. I applaud you. Now, stop doomscrolling and get back to writing. #BookSky #WriterSky #AuthorSky #Indie #WriterCommunity

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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Indie Book Review 4 of 54! This week, I read CELADON by Katie Silverwings (@katiesilverwings) I thoroughly enjoyed this book! As someone who loves space novels that dive deep into culture and world-building, this story nails it. I could easily picture myself living in this fascinating alien world…

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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I just read a post from a social media expert whose advice was to write posts using ChatGPT (AI) so that it’s properly written for the Algorithm (AI) and reaches more of your target community (which, they estimate 20-40% of social media accounts are bots or AI).

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Blue Fox Moon @bluefoxmoon.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

• Get a library card • Use your library card • Support indie booksellers • Read banned books • Read diverse authors • Resist • Repeat #booksky #resist

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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

A close friend helped me sketch out some cover designs for my debut MURDER INFERNO (imagine Knives Out meets Ready Player One). Anyway, even though this is super rough, I’m already enamored That is all. Proceed with your day :) #Booksky #MurderMystery #IndieAuthor #Writer

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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

I need help qualifying the genre of my book. It’s sci-fi (dystopian); cli-fi; lit. fic. (exploration of what it means to be human); romance; environmental; and theological. The comp. titles would be like Fahrenheit 451 meets the Martian Chronicles. Any suggestions? #Booksky #Author #Writer

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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Indie Book Review 3 of 54! This week I read CHAOS CALLING by E. M. Williams. If you enjoy fantasy—especially with an Eastern flare—do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this book. The writing is exceptional: sharp and visceral in some moments, while…1/2

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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Finished a manuscript I love and it’s finally polished and professionally edited. I thought the pitch was strong enough to land an agent, but after quite a bit of querying I don’t know if that’s going to happen. I’ve decided to self-publish, but I’m terrified something is…1/2

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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Indie Book Review 2 of 54! This week I read A DANGEROUS FOSSIL by John J. Delaney. I was blown away at how professionally written and polished the story was. In particular, I thoroughly enjoyed the author’s world building of this fossil-hunting small England town as well as…1/2

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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

2025 Indie Book Review 1 of 54! I started off the year with IGNITE EARTH RED GIANT by Wanda Vargas. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I thought both the story and setting were wildly creative, and I loved reading this apocalyptic scenario we’ve all heard about… 1/2

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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Hello, Bluesky community! New writer of sci-fi, fantasy, and mystery. I love writing stories that are layered narratives that draw upon real life, even when set in fantastical worlds or genres. I’d love to connect with fellow authors and support each other’s creative journeys. #Booksy #Author

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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

I asked for 54 Indie authored books for my reading list this year, and ya’ll certainly did not disappoint! Can’t wait to get started. They all look so wonderfully unique. Peace and Love, Winter #Writers #Books #Indie

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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

to write is to set something out into the world that never could have existed but for you. that, by itself, is extraordinary. - s p winter

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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I’d be really interested to see the reach BlueSky allows for new accounts. If you happen to see this post, could you just send a quick heart? I’d love to get an idea of how many people actually see these things. Peace by love, Winter

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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I wish we talked more about the leap from millionaires to billionaires. On paper, it feels natural: one letter. In reality, the difference is astronomical, taking 11 days to count a million, but 32 years to a billion. I just don’t think it was as natural a leap as we were led to believe.

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Stephen Winter @spwinter.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

This hit so hard I’m injured

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Clare Blackwood @clareblackwood.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

there is nothing better than recommending your favorite book to someone and them coming back and telling you they loved it. absolute cocaine of a feeling. put that shit in my body immediately

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