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At #storycon #saltlakecity listening to lit agents field questions about rejection. The perspectives shared make me believe that the querying "system" is broken. Too many good authors being rejected simply because agents are inundated. Anyone thinking about solutions?

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I'm at #storycon today in #saltlakecity. If you're an agent or #indieauthor and want to connect, HMU. I'm wearing my favorite hat and Liverpool "jumper" #booksky

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ARCs arrived today! #yafiction #bookclubfiction #abadhand #booksky #indieauthors #books #writingcommunity #writesky #baseball #mlb #vintagemotorcycles #cb750

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As I await my first paperback proofs to arrive from the printer today, I found this article from @adamgrant.bsky.social, a non-fiction author and Wharton Org Behavior professor whom I respect, especially interesting: adamgrant.substack.com/p/the-case-f.... Thanks Adam! #booksky #fiction

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Adam Grant: The Case for Reading Fiction open.substack.com/pub/adamgran...

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For Monday February 17:

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looking back, AOL had it right. 30 hours of internet per month was the right amount.

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First day of school! 😎⚾

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Happy #valentinesday! What's the answer? More #hallmark movies? More #chocolate? www.americansurveycenter.org/newsletter/h...

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Agent’s Guide to “Mark of a Magpie”! 📖🐦‍⬛ When a small-town thief crosses paths with the kingdom’s big-shot assassin, an unlikely partnership is born; but can their goals align before their egos and secrets land them both a spot on the gallows? #QuestPit #Q #YA #F #R #RF #agentsguide #amquerying

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After consenting to a demonic possession to resurrect his fading career, a struggling Boston Red Sox pitcher finds there’s more to the deal than he bargained for and must find a way out of the pact before the evil consumes him—& everyone he loves. #QuestPit #Q #W #A #DF #F #H

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James Webb thinks his suburban hometown’s dull bromide is seeping into his DNA, then he gets a job as a minor league bat boy. His love of baseball propels him into an underground Yakuza enterprise, led by none other than his girlfriend's father. #QuestPit #Q #YA #R #MY write.harrisonjenkins.com

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Now that football is over, it’s …

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I think it's obvious now: the Super Bowl wasn't for me. The halftime show wasn't either.

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I hear there might be a game on today?

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#springtraining is only two weeks away! What's the best/craziest/funniest/most unusual walk-up song you've heard? There's a scene in my novel about a player nicknamed "Walk-up Wilmer" with an unusual taste in walk-up songs: write.harrisonjenkins.com #baseball #mlb #cactusleague #grapefruitleague

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Any indie authors planning a YA debut novel this year? Looking to collaborate on something like this, but for 2025 indies: swankyseventeens.wordpress.com #yafiction #indieauthor

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Several months back, my family visited #tatemodern in #london. Cildo Meireles' Babel is a piece that I think about often. It inspired one of the chapters in my novel. #booksky #art write.harrisonjenkins.com/art-babel-by...

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Art: Babel by Cildo Meireles To celebrate our daughter's BFA in graphic design, our family visited Europe. One of the highlights was a visit to Tate Modern. Among the many impressive works was an installation by the Brazilian artist, Cildo Meireles. Meireles is known for large and dense…

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Growing up, I was told that the demise of Christianity would be caused by our country rejecting God. Now I believe it is actually caused by Christians blatantly rejecting the teachings of Jesus for the sake of political power.

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Anyone tried to print Japanese characters in IngramSpark's book-builder tool? The PDF proofs from the book interior are showing error icons where my Japanese characters exist. Example, 無茶 is in the text but the proof PDF shows ⯑⯑. Epub? No problems at all. #ingramspark #ingram #indieauthor #indie

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I heard there was some kind of awards show on TV tonight?

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#motorcycle #moto #motorbike

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In a move to alleviate food insecurity for Londoners at risk of hunger, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Muslim Aid UK have joined forces with The Felix Project to provide millions of meals for those in need.

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Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was recognized for her outstanding international humanitarian leadership at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Women’s Leadership Celebration on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

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While reading a post from #SethGodin today, I'm reminded of my responsibility as citizen of this country - a responsibility we have to one another. Perhaps Seth can be an inspiration to others and we can help make a change. We need to. To be in charge seths.blog/2025/02/to-b...

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The (Un)Official Soundtrack for A Bad Hand On a typical Saturday night in 1990, my best friends and I would go to Blockbuster Music near sit at the listening bar for hours. For those who aren't acquainted with pre-streaming means of consuming music, the experience went something like this: Visit a…

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My editor just finished the last chapter of my debut novel. If you like #heartwarming #fiction with #suspense & #romance, please visit my website (write.harrisonjenkins.com). Publication date is TBD but I'm looking for beta readers and taking ARC requests! #booksky #indieauthor #yafiction #bookclub

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"In the words of Harry Truman, “42% of all the quotes on the internet are misattributed.'" @sethgodin.bsky.social #sethgodin #quoteoftheday

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My editor just finished the last chapter of my book about a teenager who restores a Honda CB750 and finds himself in hot water with the Yakuza. If you like vintage bikes and want a good read, check out my book: write.harrisonjenkins.com #motorcycles #vintagemotorcycles #classicmotorcycles #motosky

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May I suggest something radical? Have mercy on people. Even on here. What’s happening is unprecedented, so politicians, journalists, public servants etc are doing their best to adjust. Not doing exactly what you think they should doesn’t mean they’re giving up or giving in.

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What's causing this trend? #booksky #reading www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...

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