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Aussie published writer of spec fiction. Neurodivergent. Massive nerd Crusty punk rocker Metalhead Sports tragic Books out now at https://linktr.ee/Calling33 Website at http://www.natashaoconnor-author.carrd.co/
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Spare chopsticks in the car ftw

A bunch of Brooklyn Independent Bookstores you can visit tomorrow for Independent Bookstore Day: sites.google.com/view/bklyn-b...

It's #IndependentBookstoreDay today here in Aus (26/04). It's a great day to get a book from your local indie. #IndieApril #BookSky

Tomorrow is Independent Bookstore Day! πŸ“šπŸŽ‰ On Saturday, April 26, don’t forget to support your favorite indiesβ€”either in person or online!

Isria must complete a dangerous task she can’t refuse or fail - otherwise her daughter's life will be forfeit. And it's uncertain whether she can. linktr.ee/Calling33 #BookSky #authorsky #writingcommunity #SFF #shortstory #IndieApril #FantasySky

Isria must complete a dangerous task she can’t refuse or fail - otherwise her daughter's life will be forfeit. And it's uncertain whether she can. linktr.ee/Calling33 #BookSky #authorsky #writingcommunity #SFF #shortstory #IndieApril #FantasySky

Actually made a start on the rewrite of Love Potion today. Completely changed the creature the witches meet and I'm much happier. It's the little things. #BookSky #authorsky #writingcommunity

Do you wanna see a cool stone? Of course you do πŸ˜€

It's day 25 of #IndieApril and today is @professormitchell.bsky.social, twisty author of fantasy. A new generation wants to use their magic. There's just one problem, magic is banned. And now there's choices that need to be made. Hard choices. You'll want to know what happens. #BookSky

Oh Mon Mothma, that feels like foreshadowing. #Andor

Oof that opening scene for #Andor Season 2 πŸ‘€

This Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day! Where are you visiting? I might need to treat myself to some more Book Larder

If you like queer fantasy and sci fi with morally complex characters & intriguing plots, you should get my books. πŸ’™πŸ“š πŸŒˆπŸš€πŸ’« πŸ“šπŸŒŽ πŸ“’πŸ“š πŸ©·πŸ§™β€β™‚οΈβš”οΈ πŸͺπŸ“š #queerwriters For #indieapril, I'm offering a 30% discount on all items purchased through my Ko-fi shop Only five days left ko-fi.com/geethakris...

This Saturday is Indie Bookstore Day!! Indie bookstores are an essential cornerstone of the bookish community, run by passionate readers who can provide the perfect recommendation for every reader who comes into their shop What's your favourite indie bookstore? Will you visit them this weekend?

I haven't had much time to read and review this year as I'm using my job hunting time to finish up as many wips as I can (with many having been stalled by my PhD), but I wanted to shout out some indie books to cheer myself up, so β¬‡οΈπŸ“šπŸ’™

Since we can’t rely on the HHS, CDC, or FDA to say it, I will: MAKE SURE YOU ARE VACCINATED AGAINST MEASLES. GET YOUR MMR. The measles surge in the southwest is now the SINGLE LARGEST OUTBREAK since 2000 and the United States is now at the tipping point for the return of ENDEMIC measles.

There are finally enough Minnesota bookstores on Bluesky to start a starter pack! Let me know if I missed any. #TwinCitiesGeeks

Support indie bookstores! Support local libraries!

My kid dreamed he was a penguin and ngl, I wish I had that dream too. Sounded awesome.

Can Seeda escape the clutches of their Mother, the queen or will they be forced to burn down the forest with their magic as demanded? books2read.com/u/bOkpJ9 calling33.itch.io/into-the-for... www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ2NHW47 #BookSky #authorsky #writingcommunity #AdultQueerSFF #ReaderSky #WriterSky

We are very quickly coming to the end of the month and Rook needs help to stay housed! If you can't afford to donate, know that sharing helps a lot too

Reasons to order Killer Debt TODAY: You like horror You like comedy You like horror comedy You think it would be really funny if I hit my #IndieApril goal of 69 preorders And of course, because you want to start reading right at midnight on the 30th!

For those celebrating #IndependentBookstoreDay in Seattle, don't forget to make a donation to the nonprofit Books to Prisoners while you shop (it'll be matched)! Tons of local bookstores partner with them, like Left Bank and Third Place and Charlie's Books.

There are just SEVEN DAYS until release!!! Which means you have seven days to help me meet my #IndieApril goal of 69 preorders!!! If I get there, I'll post a video of myself doing a happy dance to the Final Fantasy victory sound πŸ‘€

fyi amazon doing sales on books right now is an INTENTIONALLY SHITTY MOVE to gouge sales for Independent Bookstore Day on saturday

Independente Bookestore Daye ys thys Saturdaye April 26: www.indiebound.org/independent-...

PSA that while B&N is having a preorder sale, Independent Bookstore Day & Canadian Independent Bookstore Day is coming on Apr 26! Check your indies for goodies too & pls support them! πŸ“š #books

Today, I'm thinking about stakes and tension for the archdemon antagonist in The Binding. #PuttingInTheWork #BookSky

With only a week left of #IndieApril, it would be great to get just a couple more sales through non-Amazon ebook retailers so that I reach the $10 threshold for a payout from D2D this month. πŸ™πŸ»πŸ₯Ί So grab yourself a new sci-fi or cosmic horror book: books2read.com/alank... πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸͺ #SFF πŸ€πŸ»πŸ“š

I'm so torn! I wanna finish this doorstopper of a final book in this romantasy series I've been waiting for but I also wanna read this new indie fantasy I just found. Whatever will a girl do? #ReaderSky

Fellow authors, I love you, and I know it feels like we don’t have a choice, but B&N and Am*zon both scheduled sales this week to preempt Independent Bookstore Day, a hugely vital source of income for indie bookstores. Please don’t promote their sales; please promote your local indie this week.

Have you ever wanted to die… in fiction? I asked this question and over 30 people said yes. On April 30th, you can read their stories in Killer Debt: An Anthology of Murder, now up for preorder! On Itch: diannagunn.itch.io/killer-debt And elsewhere: books2read.com/u/bO9Ne9 #IndieApril #BookSky

There are only a few days left in #IndieApril so let's make them big days for indie authors! Pitch your most recent book + share a link and I'll give you a boost! I might even grab a few πŸ˜‰ (No AI shit and also please use alt text for images)

Psst πŸ’¬ do you wanna support an indie platform? Sick of Am*zon and want an alternative? Well, folks, Itch.io is the place for you. You can find my books, and heaps other awesome books, there. calling33.itch.io #BookSky #authorsky #IndieSky #IndieApril

Amazon’s book sale starts today, so if you’re a fan of books and further enriching a man helping destroy democracy, journalism, and the planet, happy shopping πŸ›οΈ If you love books and your community, wait to shop your local indie on Saturday to celebrate ✨ Independent Bookstore Day ✨

We're now on Bluesky! We're Read Indie Fantasy .com, a blog dedicated to indie and self-published SFF, including fantasy, sci-fi, and horror with speculative elements. We're here for authors AND readers! Take a look at our blog, join our Discord server, or just say HI! www.readindiefantasy.com

Thread. This whole thing is very sus. It was not revealed to be AI in the email they sent me as a kindle customer, but of course it is if they're not asking writers to write the recaps. Nobody's career should be torched for doing the right thing, so please give Skyla's books a look if you have not.

An entire generation raised on dystopian fiction is now watching their favorite cautionary plotlines play out in real time, and still being like, "books aren't political." Beloved, tell me what it's like to be this delusional... #booksky #booksarepolitical

COMING SOON: #CoverReveal for Ambushed πŸ‘€ Stay tuned, folks #BookSky #authorsky #writingcommunity #shortstory

If I opened professional beta reading services in May, would anyone be interested? I have a good eye for structural issues, characterization, etc., and you would get comments as well as a letter explaining big picture issues in a timely manner. I'd prob charge $1 per 1k words.

sharing because Claudie is right! talking up indie platforms like itchio is one of the best things we can do for the bookish community

if you want to support @bcsmagazine.bsky.social and get an early look at my story about a house that eats people? you can pick it up here!!!

Can Seeda escape the clutches of their Mother, the queen or will they be forced to burn down the forest with their magic as demanded? books2read.com/u/bOkpJ9 calling33.itch.io/into-the-for... www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ2NHW47 #BookSky #authorsky #writingcommunity #AdultQueerSFF #ReaderSky #WriterSky