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Author of Speculative Fiction — I write character-driven, emotional, atmospheric stories about heartache and hope. www.jlesin.com THE PASSENGER https://wildrosepress.com/product/the-passenger/ #author #HistoricalFantasy #ghoststories #poetry #mermaids
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Imprints by Joie Lesin | poetry in motion Imprints in the sand swept away with the high tide smooth as ocean glass. #poetryinmotion #oceanview #poem #poems #poetry #poetrycommunity #somethinglikeverse #mermaids #landlockedmermaid #authorandpoet

This month author AK Nevermore joins me to discuss her spicy dystopian romance, BREAKER, Book One of The Price of Talent series. #blogpost #fridayblog #authorinterview #dystopian #scifiromance #spicyromance #booksky #books #bookish @aknevermore.bsky.social www.jlesin.com/post/buildin...

After having covid for 10 days and finally feeling better, I’m trying to NOT: A) Go back to bed and claim to still be sick B) Delete ALL the emails in my inbox without reading them C) Continue to binge watch Star Trek and eat ice cream because I have an appetite again D) All of the above

#Monday #Mood-A Witch's Quandary -A captivating tale about the corrupting pursuit of power and the triumphant magic of love! - https://buff.ly/3VTCgjh - #Magic #Romance #PNR #Paranormal #ParanormalRomance #Scotland #Ireland #Fantasy #WRP #BookBoost #WRPbks #AHAgrp #RomanceNovels

A Journey of Mystery THE PASSENGER, a 1940’s ghost story set in the California wine country, tells a tale of family connections, life-changing choices, and love—lost and found. www.jlesin.com/thepassenger #ghoststory #historicalfantasy #speculativefiction #booksky #books #bookish #bookworm

Big thanks to @bookshelfie.bsky.social for the recent review of my book! See my website www.scottberndt.com for more info. #memoir #nonfiction #booksky #montypython #GenX #80smusic #80spopculture #80shistory #80s #writersofbluesky #bookreviews #mtv #minnesotaauthors #ushistory

The Witch of the Breton Woods, a WWII historical romantic suspense between a member of the French Resistance and the wounded American soldier she hides from the Gestapo. www.amazon.com/Witch-Breton... #WWII #romanticsuspense #healer #FrenchResistance #Brittany #Bretagne #Gestapo #historicalromance

Imprinted on the Heart is now available as an eBook on Amazon—at the amazingly low price of $2.99. books2read.com/u/bMJqrG #magicromance #romanticfantasy

Happy Release Day!

Today we honor two great presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Washington had his own slaves, but Ona Judge belonged to his wife Martha. Ona escaped on May 21, 1796, never to return. Meet us on Alicia Dean's blog and read about Ona. aliciadean.com/2025/02/16/o... #HistoricalFiction

It Began with a Ghost Listen to my podcast interview on Inside Scoop Live: www.insidescooplive.com/e/the-passen... Available wherever you listen to podcasts. #podcastinterview #authorinterview #ghoststory #historicalfantasy #speculativefiction #magicalrealism #thewildrosepress #booksky #books

Nightfall by Joie Lesin | Poetry in Motion | *photo taken under the Pismo Beach PierPismo Beach, California | #haiku #haikupoetry #poetrysky #fridayreels #californiadreaming #californiacalling #authorandpoet

And just like that — my first ever podcast interview is live! #authorinterview #podcastinterview #speculativefiction #magicalrealism #ghoststory #historicalfantasy #thewildrosepress #booksky #bookish

I did a thing today. I was interviewed for my first podcast appearance. A new year and I’m stretching my wings—trying new things. More to come! #authorinterview #podcastinterview #speculativefiction #magicalrealism #ghoststory

So, I believe I told you I did a thing and signed up to do a Friday the 13th story this year. Well, I have a story idea and have started writing it!!! Think “Mary Worth” or . . . Click here to continue reading: bit.ly/4bccrCh #bookpromotions #readingcommunity #Authorsky #Readersky #Booksky

Here’s an opportunity to follow The Wild Rose Press authors on Bluesky in one fell swoop. #thewildrosepress #authorstarterpack #starterpack #wildrosepressauthors go.bsky.app/4YzQKrA

A Journey Across Generations About THE PASSENGER She's a 1940s ghost whisperer. When the spirit of an old man asks for her help, she travels across the country to help him return home. www.jlesin.com/thepassenger #historicalfantasy #magicalrealism #ghoststory #booksky #books #bookish

Today is release day for The Bride Who Tends Sheep, which is book 3 in The Bride Who multi-author series. Can two strong individuals on the opposite sides of grazing rights find common ground? Find this sweet historical novella on Amazon and in KU www.amazon.com/dp/B0DW91K8L1

Through Elizabeth’s Eyes: Exploring Setting as a Character A glimpse of Gio in his favorite setting through Elizabeth's eyes. #fridayblogs #blogpost #blog #historicalfantasy #ghoststory #magicalrealism #thewildrosepress #booksky #books #booksbooksbooks www.jlesin.com/post/through...

It's Book Quote Wednesday and the word of the day is YOUNG. THE PASSENGER “…a tale of hearts scarred by grief yet searching for redemption and connection.” – Literary Titan www.jlesin.com/thepassenger #bookqw #bookquotewednesday #historicalfantasy #ghoststory #thewildrosepress #booksky #books

Skyward by Joie Lesin | poetry-in-motion One of my favorite. #poem #poetry #poetryinmotion #authorandpoet #poetrysky

Saturday Spotlight In case you missed it—On January 25, THE PASSENGER was in the spotlight on author Pamela S Thibodeaux’s blog. pamswildroseblog.blogspot.com/2025/01/satu... #books #authorinterview #historicalfantasy #ghoststory #thewildrosepress #bookworms

I have EXCITING news. I just this moment turned in Book 3 of The Clandestine Sapphire Society series: An Earl's Sacrifice for @dragonbladepub.bsky.social Yay, me. I'm including the beautiful cover.🙂 #gothic 🌹Bk 1 www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLQMNY36/ 🌹Bk 2 www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSQP68M6 I would adore shares❣️

A Healing Journey Blessed—or cursed—with the ability to communicate with the dead, Elizabeth Reilly travels to the Clemente Vineyard to help a man’s spirit return home. www.jlesin.com/thepassenger #ghoststory #historicalfantasy #speculativefiction #booksky #books #bookish #thewildrosepress

Thank you so much for this beautiful image of my debut novel! So excited for it to be out in the world. Appreciate your congrats! Happy reading.

Nightfall The sun lingers now— just above the horizon— yielding to the night. — Joie Lesin *photo taken under the Pismo Beach Pier Pismo Beach, California #haiku #haikupoetry #haikutuesday #photooftheday #californiadreaming #californiacalling #authorandpoet

A Captivating Journey THE PASSENGER, a 1940’s ghost story set in the California wine country, tells a tale of family connections, life-changing choices, and love—lost and found. www.jlesin.com/thepassenger #ghoststory #historicalfantasy #speculativefiction #booksky #books #thewildrosepress

THE PASSENGER is in the spotlight today on author Pamela S Thibodeaux’s blog. Please stop and say hello. pamswildroseblog.blogspot.com/2025/01/satu...

If you’re on Goodreads, consider adding THE PASSENGER to your “Want to Read” shelf. #speculativefiction #historicalfantasy #ghoststory #booksky #books #goodreads #TheWildRosePress www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...

A Tapestry of Choices: An Interview with Author AA DaSilva PERIPHERY #blogpost #fridayblog #authorinterview #scifiromance #speculativeromance #TheWildRosePress #booksky #books www.jlesin.com/post/a-tapes...

#Friday#Reads CHARM ME #99cents - Summer's life takes a one-eighty-degree turn when she enrolls in a women’s weapons class and meets ruggedly handsome Devlin Sawyer. He's sworn off women, but she intrigues him. https://buff.ly/3cvfWax #ValentineMagic #fantasy #mystery #paranormalromance

#ThrowbackThursday LIFE'S TOO SHORT FOR WHITE WALLS. A favorite from the backlist. #WRPBKS #Romancelandia #booksky💙📚 #romancegems a.co/d/1isqPWX

#ThrowbackThursday- Hidden Gypsy Magic - Touring a "non-haunted" house in #Salem they feel a #spark of #magic. A #trip to his family's cabin uncovers a #heritage he didn't know existed. Suddenly, they're in a race against the clock to correct past wrongs. #timetravel https://buff.ly/3kJOkzY #mystery

It's Book Quote Wednesday and the word of the day is HOUSE. THE PASSENGER www.jlesin.com/thepassenger #bookqw #bookquotewednesday #historicalfantasy #ghoststory #thewildrosepress #books #booksky

#BookQW-The word is "House" in Security Force of Two-She leaves the CIA for a quiet life in her small town in the Colorado Rockies. He is former Special Forces returning home to settle his grandmother’s estate, but old secrets surface then murder. #PNR #Paranormal Romance #Bookboost #Mystery #Dogs

#BookQW HOUSE (snippet continues in comments) Gotta love a foodie-romance meet cute! 👨🏽‍🍳❤️‍🔥 When the tots were crispy and golden, Diego layered on the toppings: shredded extra-sharp Tillamook cheddar, crumbled pepper bacon, paper-thin slices of green onion, garlicky sauteed mushrooms... #FoodieRomance

#BookQW is from SIMPLY TO DIE FOR where danger and secrets lurk around every corner. **** PREORDER HERE: books2read.com/u/b5zeLA **** #promosky #bookpromotions #readingcommunity #Authorsky #Readersky #Booksky #januaryvibes #bookcommunity #bookclub #hollywoodsuspense #preordernow #romsus

New Release for me. The first in a YEAR! I can't believe it. New series with @dragonbladepub.bsky.social The Clandestine Sapphire Society #gothicromance #victorianromance #mysteryromance #regencyromance So far, so good. 😍 www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLQMNY36/

This is how the corgi at our house weathers below zero days… and above zero, too. #corgisky

"Timeless. Riveting. Bittersweet." — Reader Views THE PASSENGER www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-passen... #ghoststory #historicalfantasy #historicalfiction #speculativefiction #books #thewildrosepress

What I’m currently reading. I am enamored with this book. I had to make myself go to sleep or else I’d have finished it and not spread my enjoyment over a few days at least — and I’d be very, very tired. #amreading #readmorebooks #magicalrealism #practicalmagic #rulesofmagic #books #booksky

Check out my author interview for my latest release, Stone of Hope! literarytitan.com/2025/01/18/t... #pnr #romantasy #books2read #newrelease #bookseries From The Wild Rose Press