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Southern Review of Books @southrevbooks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

"While this book kept me chuckling, it still lives in the Southern Grit Lit tradition. Themes of escaping the past while struggling with naturalistic determinism, overcoming poverty, & battling classism are layered through the pages." Review of Buxton's DAYTONA TEDDY RIGGS @hubcitypress.bsky.social!

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Humor, Humanity, and Southern Grit in “Daytona Teddy Riggs”

A review of Drew Buxton’s new novel, “Daytona Teddy Riggs.”

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

I’ve read 14 books and submitted 3 works so far in 2026 while working a 40 hour job and raising two children with a wife I try to be worthy of. Clap for my furry, short ass.

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Jamey Gallagher @jameygallagher.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

For what it's worth, this book is dedicated to my father, and maybe YOUR father would like it. Maybe. Father's Day IS coming up.

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Money? Whatever. Notoriety? Psshh. Someone you met at book fair messaging to tell you your book made them like reading again? Keep your drugs.

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Jamey Gallagher @jameygallagher.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Pretty cool.

A promotional post featuring Jamey Gallaghers' AMERICAN ANIMISM. Type reads: American Animism by Jamey Gallagher, Winner, Best Academic Press Book, 2026 Eric Hoffer Awards

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

What was the book that radicalized your thinking about anything (or everything)?

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Jamey Gallagher @jameygallagher.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Free shipping at Bookshop.org this weekend. A good time to pick up one of my collections of short stories. Or just go to a small bookstore and get something new. BODIES IN BAGS: Crime/Grit Lit bookshop.org/p/books/bodi... AMERICAN ANIMISM: Literary/Magical Realism bookshop.org/p/books/amer...

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Jamey Gallagher @jameygallagher.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I love word. I love sentence. I love story. I love word and sentence and story. I love trying with the experiences I've had and my very human mind to try to find a way to marry word and sentence and story to create something no mathematics can match.

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

This is truly one of the best poetry books I've ever read. Thanks to Deep South Magazine for posting my review! deepsouthmag.com/2026/04/01/m...

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Had such a great time at One Page Salon this week. The talent this town has… and special thanks to @writersleaguetexas.bsky.social for bringing their magic.

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Jami Attenberg @jamiattenberg.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Unrelated to pretty much everything everyone in my feed is talking about, but it's lit fest season, and it's a great time to get out there and take advantage of it/support the arts. 1000wordsofsummer.substack.com/p/its-lit-fe...

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It's Lit Fest Season

Get out there and see something!

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Just searched up my book on the Google machine (as one does) and saw that it is a bestseller at Reverie Books here in Austin! There are still copies there. Stop by to show some love to the store that has shown so much to me: bookshop.org/lists/reveri...

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Reverie Books Bestsellers of 2025 (So Far)

Checkout out this list on Bookshop

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Every time I read Elizabeth Strout I’m reminded of how little I know about writing.

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Just wrote my review for @jameygallagher.bsky.social 's American Animism. This one's mortgage for book shelf space is already paid off. www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...

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American Animism

Animals inhabit the edges of the stories in American An…

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

“There was this insurmountable barrier between good and great, and somehow I knew that I’d never break through it, and the whole trick to living life would be to determine how I could go on living with that fact.” American Animism, by the prophet @jameygallagher.bsky.social , pg 19

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Looking at my previous post I see need to update on the circle of writing: I get to chat on Texas Public Radio about SOAKED next month. And a good friend in the film industry is eyeing one of my short stories to create around. We’re all on one big merry-go-round.

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Nothing kills the motivation for a WIP like unflattering feedback on a previous project. Now trying to crawl out of the weekly "why am I doing this?" funk. #amwriting

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

GAB fest was a large time! We have a world class literary community in Austin.

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Jamey Gallagher @jameygallagher.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Nobody told me that once you publish a book, you just want to publish another book.

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Jamey Gallagher @jameygallagher.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Really liked this collection of connected stories by @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social Because we're labelmates, I can't review it for #100smallpress, but it deserves recognition. Set in a "place where hope is for the wild and living is for the strong." A very human book set in near future Louisiana

The book cover of Soaked, stories by Toby LeBlanc. White background with black type.

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Yesterday was the best book launch party with so many friends and family. But the introvert hangover where I replayed every convo in my head lasted too long. I didn’t say something awkward to you, did I?

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

"It is more important to live for the possibilities that lie ahead than to die in despair over what has been lost." The Great Barry Lopez #amreading

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Things like necks and hips hurt more. Hangovers are murderous. But letting things be is much easier. And standing up when it counts hurts less. Trade off of aging.

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

SOAKED is here! Find it wherever you buy your books. If your favorite bookstore doesn't have it on the shelf, ask them to order it for you (and a few extra copies to leave on the shelf :)

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

We're almost there! In just two short weeks SOAKED shows up in the world. There's still time to get a 20% discount on your pre-order. Using this link ensures your money goes directly to a small publisher: secure.payconex.net/payment.../e.... #BookSky #indieauthors #climatechange #southlouisiana

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Iron and Wine really do sing the best songs to die to.

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AltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org · 04/01/2025

The censorship algorithm on Twitter reduced our audience by roughly 95%, and seriously, who does that to a wildlife biology & advocacy group ? So we moved 😇 over here to BlueSky If you could, please help us regain our following Follow Retweet and Repeat ;-) Together we can change the world.

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Nothing to make you feel like the world is spinning quietly like military ospreys flying low right over my roof.

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Yep. It’s official. After a third reading of “Floyd’s Girl” by Tim Gautreaux I can confirm it is one of the best Cajun tales ever written.

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Had to start the holidays off with surgery that will take me off of my feet for a while. But I have the best helpers,especially my kind, thoughtful, and empathic wife. Oh, and these beauties are keeping me company as well:

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

What is a scene from a novel you still think about all these years later? #amreading #novel #literature

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Support your local bookstores. Support your local bookstores. Support your local bookstores. Support your local bookstores. Support your local bookstores. Support your local bookstores. Support your local bookstores. #BookSky #BlackBookSky ☕️📚

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Whoa! I put up a Goodreads Giveaway for Soaked last Friday and so many people entered! Woo-hoo! Want to enter?: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... Ready to buy?: secure.payconex.net/paymentpage/... #Booksky #bookgiveaway

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Hey Y'all! I'd like to introduce y'all to Soaked! Out 2/11. 20% off pre-order if you use this link: secure.payconex.net/paymentpage/...

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Toby LeBlanc Author @tobyleblancauthor.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Anybody have a Southern Writer's Starter Pack?

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