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Did you publish with 8th Note Press and need your rights back? If you're one of the authors affected by 8th Note Press's sudden shutdown, you're not alone. We understand the devastation of having your book unpublished and your rights tied up. The Authors Guild is here to help. Reach out to us.

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A customer told me she couldn't believe this store would put up a Pride display, because what if children see it?? Anyway, it was my display, and I'm proud of it, and you (and your children) should all see it. #BookSky 📚💙

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📚 Historical fiction writers: you’ve probably heard that HF isn’t selling right now. I went on Publishers Marketplace & looked at all the HF deals so far in 2025. The list is too long to post. PM me if you want it. #histfic #historicalfiction #writersky #writers Random pic of our cat, Squid.

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“We’re coming up on our 250th birthday as a country, the association’s about to turn 150, & we’ll be meeting in our nation’s first capital. It feels momentous in a way that I’m not sure it would have in a different year.” President-elect Sam Helmick #ALAAC25 www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

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A look at how South Carolina librarians are fighting back on book censorship, along with the latest roundup of censorship news courtesy of Book Riot. bookriot.com/south-caroli...

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📚 Thought my next novel would be about Kate Warne, 1st female detective in the US. Now leaning towards Elizabeth Van Lew, Union spy who lived in Richmond, Virginia. She hid escaped Federal prisoners in her house WHILE a Confederate general boarded there! #histfic #historicalfiction #writer #writing

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If you only follow one writer, follow Matt. His mailing lists are super helpful and he offers so many free resources.

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📚 When the world’s going to 💩 you need a cat sleeping in an awkward position. This is Squid, who’s very fluffy and flexible. #caturday #cats #booksky #booksandcats #cat

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Happy publication day to me! Nate Yu’s Blast From the Padt is out today! It’s my third novel for kids! I had a lovely London launch at Papercat Bookshop in Herne Hill organised by my publishers Piccadilly Press.

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“School Librarians Are the First and Perhaps Only Line of Defense in a School for Students’ First Amendment Rights” This week's book censorship news piece is a phenomenal interview with school librarians in South Carolina fighting the fight. bookriot.com/south-caroli...

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Lucky to be a part of this one with @natflashfictionday.bsky.social! Grab your copy today!

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Legislation I would introduce if I were a congressperson after reading just half of @greenwell.bsky.social's book about private equity: Bad Company, 1. socialized medicine, obvs 3. ban private equity 2. ban sale-leaseback 3. lowest paid workers paid back first in bankruptcy liquidation 4. tk

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📚💙 This week, @carnegiecorp.bsky.social awarded grants of up to $500K to 11 public library systems as part of its Libraries as Pillars of Education & Democracy initiative. The money will expand ESL services, adult ed, and teen college prep—strengthening civic life. www.carnegie.org/news/article...

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The international library community is rallying in support of library professionals in the U.S. as we face these challenging times. Read their messages of solidarity: ilovelibraries.org/article/libr... 📚 💙

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Young people worldwide refuse to be silenced. Authors Ayi Renaud Dossavi and @ege-dundar.bsky.social spoke to us about the power of international solidarity and how @youngwriterspen.bsky.social connects young authors with storytelling spaces, advocacy, and mentorship. pen.org/pen-internat...

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"As a writer, you’ll be faced with it over and over again, whether it’s feedback from an editor or a one-star review from a reader. If you want to survive in this industry and keep your creativity intact, you’ll need to thicken your skin." www.writersdigest.com/top-3-things...

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NEW: The board of the Fulbright Program has just resigned after accusing Trump aides of political interference. They say a State Dept. office under Rubio and Darren Beattie has cancelled scholarships to nearly 200 US professors and researchers. Story: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/u...

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I could use some help finding a comp! Any one have Ideas for recent fantasy novels with a cult or fanatics as the antagonists? Specially a cult chasing innocent folks they don't like. Please RT

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Coming soon: @litagentsofchange.bsky.social's auction starts next week to raise funds to add voices to agenting! I donated a 1 hour AMA call and a query/sample critique. 😊 Help me help @litagentsofchange.bsky.social!

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We can’t confidently tell others we’re writers until we’re comfortable telling ourselves, says Lisa Fellinger.

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Helping a foreign writer get out of danger is a heroic act. Our Marie-Ange Garrigue Prize recognizes these heroes. Whether its offering aid, shelter, safe passage to freedom, or any number of ways a writer can be rescued — tell us the story of someone making a difference: buff.ly/s1weuzQ

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We recently sat down with PEN America member Federico Erebia to discuss his advocacy combating book bans and soft-censorship, and the power of fiction to tell one’s story. Read the full interview here: pen.org/federico-ere...

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#BookSky

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#booksky

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"[These cuts] would disproportionately harm rural areas and smaller communities, where public media really is a lifeline," according to our Tim Richardson. Tell Congress to oppose proposed cuts to public media. Send a letter today. pen.org/saveindepend...

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