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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

I have not one, not two, but THREE reminders of my hatred of gen AI on my policy/resources pages. Am I being too subtle here????? IF YOU USE GEN AI, I DO NOT SUPPORT YOU. I DO NOT LIKE YOU. I WILL NOT PROMOTE YOU. GO. AWAY. I do this for free and you are not entitled to my time!

Reminder: I will not promote, review, recommend or support anyone using generative AI in their books or art. This includes, but is not limited to: AI covers, AI writing, AI narrations, AI character imagery and/or AI promo pics. If you use it, I am not the person for you and please do not ask for an exception or email me to see if you’ll change my mind. This is a hard rule and not one that will change. I hate gen AI passionately and will not touch it with a ten foot pole. Thank you.

If you use generative AI in any part of your process, I am not the reviewer for you. I will not accept, read, review or promote books with AI generated covers, interiors or writing. If you use gen AI for your character art or promo, I will also not accept your book. Please do not ask for an exception. I will ignore your email. I only accept 100% human-made books with human-made covers. Thank you.

GENERAL NOTICE: I have tried my utmost to ensure that none of the links listed on my page utilise, promote or in any way endorse generative AI slop. Gen AI has no place in the book and art communities. It’s theft, it’s pollution and it’s lazy. If you find that one of these pages suddenly promotes such nonsense, please let me know ASAP and I will remove the link. Trust that I will NEVER knowingly promote, endorse or share art/books made with generative AI. It goes against everything I believe in and everything that the creative arts stand for.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Thank you. This is the second Saturday in a row this has happened and it’s so disappointing.

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Pop Base @popbase.tv · 10/10/2026

‘She’ll Never Be Me’ by Britney Spears enters the Top 5 of US iTunes. (#5)

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🎃🕸J.M. Weaver 🕷👻 @jmweaverauthor.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

#QueerPrompts Sadly I didn't start reading queer books really until after I came out. I really could've used books with characters like me when I was at my worst, feeling completely alone. I hope my books can one day help queer kids who were in my boat.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I really try to believe the best in people. But I’m done when someone crosses a line.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Hi! I have been stressed recently, so haven’t been posting as much. But something has been bothering me. If I see something offensive from a mutual on another platform, I will unfollow on EVERY platform. That includes misogyny, racism, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, and antisemitism.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I’m so tired. Like on the verge of tears tired. I don’t know how I’m going to get through the day.

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Keith Roysdon @keithroysdon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

East Tennessee, come see us Saturday!

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Pop Base @popbase.tv · 23/09/2026

‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ and Taylor Swift's ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’ will both be released on September 25th.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The only thing I focus on is giving feedback as a beta reader and I love doing it. The writer can do what they want.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I don’t think I am making myself point clear. I leave feedback. I always say ‘feel free to disregard’. If the writer doesn’t use it, I don’t need to say anything.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I was just telling you how I would approach it. I am sorry if I upset you.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I don’t feel like it’s my place to comment as a beta reader. I can give my feedback and the writer can do whatever they want.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I will always give my honest opinion. The author can ignore it.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I approach beta reading as a reader. What works or doesn’t work for me. The writer is free to accept or reject my opinions.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I love that I’m at an age where I don’t care how people feel about my music taste. I can just love what I love. I can be unapologetically excited for a new Taylor Swift song.

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Elise (they/them)🇦🇺 🏳️‍⚧️ @eliseswords.eurosky.social · 22/09/2026

With Ace Week🖤🩶🤍💜 coming up Oct 25-31st, I'm putting together an Itchio bundle called 'Asexuals on Adventures'. Main criteria: at least one main character is somewhere on the asexual spectrum (aro-ace is fine👋) and see eligibility graphic for 'Adventure'!⬇️ Sign up form: on my discord or I can DM!

Asexuals on Adventures, Coming Oct 19-31st on Itchio.

Ace flag and purple background.

Main text: 'Adventure' for the purpose of this bundle could be of a fantastical, scientific, or other speculative nature, or historical. Ideally it involves travel/ exploration, and may involve quests (from personal in scale, to save a people/ save the world.)

Eligibility & Genre:
At least one Main Character is somewhere on the asexual spectrum.
Plot-central ace (and LGBTQIA+) themes are welcome, but not required.

Adventure. There needs to be a big adventure, ideally one involving geographical travel. Eg. Exploring space/ a fantasy world, time travel, an alternate history, an underworld of demons, a society of vampires. Sexual exploration involving long distance travel and experiences of other places (eg a road trip) is welcome. Murder mysteries involving long distance travel (eg. multi city/ country investigations and some experience of those places) are welcome.

Given Adventure, I'm anticipating Fantasy, SciFi & other Speculative Fiction. Possibly Historical, mystery/ crime, romance, NSFW.

Preorders: Pre-orders are welcome, if your book releases within 5 weeks of the bundle's end date. Please state the release date in your Itch book description, so readers know when they can download your book.

Categories: YA and Adult Fiction, novellas and full length novels.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

When I was a kid, I liked to read about bold, vivacious protagonists. Characters who did things I would never have the nerve to do.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Characters in my stories aren’t safe!

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I have three POVs. Hana, Matthias, and Kalyn. There is a very important reason they get POVs, but that is something I can’t share right now! I definitely want to have more POVs in future books. It would be fun to have Prince Evan. If he survives book one.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I can’t even pretend to care when characters act out of character so life is more difficult for the protagonist. I roll my eyes and move on. I’d rather the characters behave terribly in a way that makes sense for them!

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Matthias would firmly disagree, but Prince Evan. He seems to take life less seriously than the rest of the group. He makes Hana laugh when she is down. I always like sharing this snippet of his weird humor.

"If we're quiet, we'll be more suspicious. Oh,
look!" Evan pointed at a crowd spitting on a statue. "They're defiling the royal family. Should I go join in?"

Kalyn shook her head pas people swore and
smeared mud on the granite depiction of the ostensible rulers. "I don't think that's a..."

Her words were wasted. Evan ran over to spit on it and returned with a boyish smile. Hana gave an
incredulous laugh at his boldness. The prince was always surprising her.

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Chiitan🌈ちぃたん☆ @chiitan.love · 07/09/2026

when hate is easier, let’s choose love. When love comes, let’s make more room for it🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 What transgender people want is not special proof or permission. It is to live as themselves, with love and pride. That’s all Chiitan hopes light will be lit in the lives of transgender people now in the dark.

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Laura-Louise Slattery @redheadpinupreader.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

🚀space pirates 🐉dragons 🫂found family 🎮wholesome lovable video game protagonists 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩slow burn grumpy x sunshine lesbian romance 🌔richly developed video game fantasy world Book link: www.buythebook.ie/product/prin... Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23... #booksky #authorsky #yabooks #lesfic

Princess Pineberry And The Sky Paladins Of RAM by Laura-Louise Slattery

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

That song brings back so many memories!

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

There are public and private schools. The public schools are underfunded and struggle a lot. There are universities, but those are only for the wealthy or the brilliant with connections. Hana dropped out of her last year of school because she wouldn’t need it for factory work. She also HATED it.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Ayumi Hamasaki! That is such a great song!

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Matthias reads academic works and ancient texts, then he reads philosophy for fun. Kalyn reads political theory. Evan’s choice of books surprised Hana.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I can’t emphasize how much Hana doesn’t like reading. She probably didn’t like what she had to read for school. If she were going to read anything, it would be romance. In her world, she probably reads serialized romance stories in magazines. If she existed in our world, she would read Twilight.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Kalyn has an interesting reputation, but not the one she wants. She wants respect. Prince Evan has an infamous reputation. He loves it. He doesn’t care about respect. Everyone gossips about him. But they don’t even know the half of it. (2/2)

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Hana doesn’t have a reputation. She is an insignificant person from nowhere. That’s one reason she is so excited that it looks like she is the chosen one. She wants to be a legend. Matthias definitely doesn’t have a reputation. And if someone implies he does, they will regret it. (1/2)

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I was looking at a story to explain why I thought it was AI and right away I found an AI prompt that was never cut out

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I am such a fan of Ethel Cain! I think she was one of my most listened to singers in 2023. I love that song!

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🎃🕸J.M. Weaver 🕷👻 @jmweaverauthor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Ordinary trans girl informed she's queen of dangerous, supernatural realm. #10WordPitch #BookSky #PromoSky

Cover for Savage as You by J.M. Weaver. Redheaded girl with a cane walking through lavender field. Towering mushrooms and a manorhouse in the background.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

That would definitely be Prince Evan. He knows how to dress for any occasion. He always knows the perfect style for any character.

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Stephanie Winter @wintersleep85.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I’m thankful to have read books with such interesting characters as a child. It’s one reason I never believed girls had to be written a certain way. (10/10)

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