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I write books and ride dinosaurs.
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
21 days ago
Adventures for Young Readers: books for ages 7 to 12+.
#Historicalfiction
I wrote as Chris Eboch +
#mystery,
#fantasy,
humor, and science fiction promise many hours of fun reading!! https://storyoriginapp.com/to/k26sZDt
#books
#History
#Adventure
#kidlit
#teaching
#ChildrensBooks #kidsbooks
#reading
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
23 days ago
Sweet Romance Reads: Travel the world with sweet romance in Kindle Unlimited! Whether you want to visit a small town cat café or a foreign country, your
#KU
travel plans start here. https://storyoriginapp.com/to/suHHw1c
#books
#romance
#KindleUnlimited
#KU
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Multi-genre Sweet Romance Reads
Romance | Sweet | Clean | Closed-Door | Historical Romance
https://storyoriginapp.com/to/suHHw1c
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Frank Gaimari
4 months ago
PAPERBACK ON SALE $6.27 (FREE SHIPPING w/ PRIME) Circus Animals: A Novel
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In the animated tale Circus Animals, an unlikely band of circus animals join forces in an epic adventure in New Orleans to save a lioness and her cub from the clutches of evil carnival workers.
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Lili Chin she/her
28 days ago
new blog post on designing enamel pins and my latest pins.
doggiedrawings.net/blogs/whats-...
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Making Enamel Pins
I receive a lot of requests for "custom enamel pins" of dogs and cats. If you have read my FAQ, creating custom pins isn't a service that I offer because most of my customers are expecting to purchase...
https://doggiedrawings.net/blogs/whats-new/designing-enamel-pins
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
29 days ago
The Accidental Detective returns: Former war correspondent Kate Tessler will be back soon!🕵️♀️ and more writing/book news! Three cases. One body. Zero chance of staying out of trouble.
open.substack.com/pub/krisbock...
#books
#mystery
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The Accidental Detective returns: Former war correspondent Kate Tessler will be back soon!🕵️♀️
Three cases. One body. Zero chance of staying out of trouble.
https://open.substack.com/pub/krisbockmysteryromance/p/the-accidental-detective-returns?r=3q94sl&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
about 1 month ago
How to get a good critique part 2: Get #Writing Feedback by Taking Classes: "What works well for you – a live class, online tutorial, etc.? Do a little searching, and you’ll find many options for writing classes to suit every need.
" https://lttr.ai/A
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
about 1 month ago
How to get a good critique part 2: Get #Writing Feedback by Taking Classes: "One bonus to taking a class or attending a retreat is that you may meet other writers, who could become your critique partners after the class ends."
https://lttr.ai/An6tT
#books #AmWriting #WriteTip
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
2 months ago
The Well of Sacrifice was listed in Best Books for Children: Preschool-G6 & Best Books for Young Teen Readers: A dead king, a power-hungry high priest, a deep pit used for human sacrifice … and one girl brave enough to fight the evil.
storyoriginapp.com/universalboo...
#books
#KidLit
#MGlit
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The Well of Sacrifice: A Drama among the Maya for ages 9+
A dead king, a power-hungry high priest, a deep limestone pit used for human sacrifice … and only one young girl brave enough to fight the evil that pervades her city.
https://storyoriginapp.com/universalbooklinks/0b4ce802-9f5f-11ea-bff8-df0f333bb2f5
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
2 months ago
99 cent sale! A loner who can read an object’s history with a touch finds mysteries at a quirky museum. “I’ve never read a psychic protagonist who felt this real.” "The mystery is exceptionally well-crafted.” Find it everywhere:
tulepublishing.com/series/reluc...
#ReadzTule
#books
#mystery
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
2 months ago
99 cent sale! A loner who can read an object’s history with a touch finds mysteries at a quirky museum. “…a story that’s equal parts murder mystery, psychological deep-dive, and small-town gothic horror.”
#bookreview
Find it everywhere:
tulepublishing.com/series/reluc...
#ReadzTule
#books
#mystery
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Lili Chin she/her
2 months ago
Three doggos from my book DOGS OF THE WORLD: Shar Pei (South China), Terrier Chileno (Chile), Australian Shepherd (CA, USA). Do you live with any of these dogs? Link:
doggiedrawings.net/pages/dogs-of-the-world-book
(Finalist in the 2025 DWAA Awards)
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
3 months ago
If you read
#romance
, please complete the State of Romance Reader Survey. Responses help show what romance readers want and value. As a thank-you, download free romance novellas and novels from participating authors and publishers. 💕📊 Take the survey here:
tinyurl.com/y5c3ver7
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Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.
https://tinyurl.com/y5c3ver7
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
3 months ago
A goal is a wish turned into action: The reader knows what the character wants, why it's important to them, and why it will be difficult to get. Read more 👉
https://lttr.ai/Am
Wue #amwriting #writing #Writetip
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
3 months ago
Already another voice recognition mistake of the day, when dictating ALT text for this image: The book cover for My Perfect Family shows three black teen girls, one with a headscarf, one with long hair and bear arms, and one with her hair out. 🐻💪
#writing
#books
#AmWriting
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
4 months ago
What is a Developmental Editor? "Professional developmental editors help writers shape their manuscripts. They provide expertise that family and friends, and even critique partners, often lack." Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AlH9b
#writing
#books
#AmWriting
#WriteTip
#WritersLife
#WritingCommunity
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What is a Developmental Editor? You can get critique feedback from a pro! #writing #AmWriting #WriteTip #WritersLife
Learn about the writing craft from Chris Eboch/Kris Bock, author, writing teacher, and critiquer.
https://lttr.ai/AlH9b
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
4 months ago
Another happy critique client: "Chris's knowledge, experience, and talent are apparent, and her feedback was spot on. She helped me focus my work and even suggested a new approach for my prologue. Wow, what a difference. Thank you!" More recommendations:
chriseboch.com/for-writers/
#writing
#books
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
4 months ago
Rockhounding in New Mexico, and the Reluctant Psychic #Mystery Series: If you love supernatural sleuths, small-town intrigue, and mysteries with a geological twist, Death at Rock Bottom is your next must-read! Read more 👉
https://lttr.ai/Ak
2df #books #Rockhounding #geology #cozymystery
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Martha Wells
5 months ago
Here's a post listing everything I had out this year, new fantasy, reprints, short fiction, TV show, etc:
marthawells.dreamwidth.org/670572.html
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
5 months ago
Death at Rock Bottom is at Christy’s Cozy Corners with an Author Interview on books, reading, and writing! "In the Reluctant Psychic Mystery series, Petra has a darker sense of humor, because she’s more introverted and isolated.
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keHc #books #ReadzTule #mystery
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Children's Bookshelf
5 months ago
Announcing new deals for
@elizabethfoscue.bsky.social
@laekanzeakemp.bsky.social
@olgaherrera.bsky.social
@kkhamilton.bsky.social
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Rights Report: Week of October 20, 2025
New deals for Lygia Day Peñaflor, Elizabeth Foscue, Becky Dean, and others.
https://buff.ly/4hWZfBl
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
5 months ago
Congrats
@brandonhoang.bsky.social
on the launch of
MINECRAFT: ONE LAST QUEST
w/
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
& short story in
THE BEASTS BENEATH THE WINDS: Tales Of Southeast Asia's Mythical Beasts
w/Abrams.
#KidLit
#LibrarySky
#EduSky
#LibrarySky
#PublicationDay
#BookBirthday
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
5 months ago
🎃 Shopping for Amazon
#PrimeDay? Tule
Publishing's mysteries (except new releases) are on sale for $1.99! Mine: https://tulepublishing.com/authors/kris-bock/ All: https://tulepublishing.com/mystery/
#books
#Mystery
#KillerReadsOctober
#HalloweenReads
#SpookySeasonReads
#EbookSale
#BookDeals
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
6 months ago
Start the Accidental Detective humorous
#mystery
series free at all major ebook retailers!
tulepublishing.com/series/the-a...
Or try the
#audiobook
series with a deal! Something Shady at Sunshine Haven is 70% off (now $6) for a limited time at
#audiobooks
:
www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...
#books
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Lili Chin she/her
6 months ago
🐰Happy International Rabbit Day🐰 I was hired to illustrate this bunny body language chart by
empoweredanimalsbehaviorandtraining.com
Visit their website for more bunny resources. More of my client work":
doggiedrawings.net/pages/infographics
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Darren Shan
6 months ago
The Terrified Troll, my first ever picture book, is done and dusted! Hurrah! To find out how many we made, and how you can maybe buy one of the first print copies even if you missed out when we were running the crowdfunder, click here:
darrenshan.com/news/the-ter...
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Kate McKean
6 months ago
I wrote a book to help you navigate the strange and wonderful world of writing and publishing books. It covers everything from how to write a query letter to how to write your next book. Get it wherever books are sold!
bookshop.org/p/books/writ...
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Kate Messner
7 months ago
Hey, teacher & librarian friends! (And homeschoolers, too!) Want me to Zoom into your classroom or library this fall? I'm hosting a series of $15 virtual author visits this month & next - details are here:
katemessner.com/low-cost-vir...
Join us!
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Calling all authors with upcoming books! Preorders are important! B&N is having a sale on ALL preorders today through Friday. Here is my upcoming book (with the fab Shanda McClosky!) Add yours to the thread!
7 months ago
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Zazie Todd PhD
7 months ago
I had a nice surprise when I went to Save On in
#MapleRidge
today and saw my book, Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, on display. And I'm in good company too with Dogs of the World by
@lilichin.bsky.social
on the shelf below :)
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Kate Messner
7 months ago
Teachers & librarians! I'm offering a series of low-cost virtual author visits this fall (and by very low-cost, I mean $15, just to cover webinar hosting & ASL interpreting!) All will be recorded, too, and available through the school year.
katemessner.com/low-cost-vir...
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Darcie Little Badger
7 months ago
Hi WorldCon!! For thirty minutes I’ll be signing books at Nook and Cranny in the dealer’s hall!! Come say hiiiiiii.
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Kris Bock mystery and romance author
7 months ago
I'm at the
@nanreinhardt.bsky.social
blog with Death at Rock Bottom (A Reluctantly Psychic Mystery) and a Green Chile Muffins
#recipe
I shared these muffins with my book club and they were a hit!
nanreinhardt.com/author-spotl...
#books
#mystery
#paranormal
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Possum Punks Comics Bodega
8 months ago
The Pink Pajamas, a story about loss and familial ties, by kidlit author and artist,
@charlenedraws.bsky.social
is now available! You can find this at the Comics and Games Bodega! Purchase of any Charlene Chua title comes with a free sticker, bookmark, and signed bookplate.
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
8 months ago
Thanks to
@themermancam.bsky.social
for interviewing me on SCBWI Official Blog today! I talk about what inspires me as a creator, finding the time, takeaways from my experience as a
#KidLit
creator, and DESSERT:
scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/08/inte...
#scbwisummer25
@scbwi.bsky.social
#KidLit
#SCBWI
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Interview with the Stephen Mooser Member of the Year Award Winner: Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Once again, CONGRATULATIONS to you, Debbie, on your Stephen Mooser Member of the Year Award . You are most deserving! The Official SCBWI Bl...
https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/08/interview-with-stephen-mooser-member-of.html
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Jolie Stekly
8 months ago
Over the moon that
@debbieohi.com
has been named SCBWI's Member of the Year. So well deserved, Debbie. Those hearts were flying for you!
#scbwisummer25
❤️
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Angela Marie Morton
8 months ago
Happy Friday, all. Thought I'd share this newly finished piece today. It's not in my shop yet, but it will be later this month! 😉 Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful day. ✌️😘
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
8 months ago
Working on slides for my presentation in the Illustrators' Intensive at
#scbwisummer25
on Aug. 3rd:
www.scbwi.org/events/virtu...
#KidLit
#SCBWI
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K. Green
8 months ago
It’s publication day! My children’s
#fantasy
novel, Changeling, is out today! When an archaeological dig goes awry, 12yo Ally is flung back in time where she crosses paths with a medieval boy accused of being a changeling Links in bio and below
#middlegrade
#folklore
#writingcommunity
#booksky
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Catieosaurus
8 months ago
Barnes and Noble is offering 25% off all pre-orders for all B&N Members from July 8-11! This includes prints, e-books and audio. (YES there will be an audiobook for our book "The ADHD Field Guide for Adults" and YES we will be the ones recording for this audiobook 😊) Use "PREORDER25" at checkout!
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Good Time Society
8 months ago
It’s Amazon Prime Days! You know what that means. It’s a great day to pre-order Kiri’s book from Barnes and Noble!
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🌈 Hailey Piper 🌈
9 months ago
Barnes & Noble is having another pre-order sale from today through Friday! Using code PREORDER25 at checkout gets 25% off any pre-order, such as my upcoming erotic queer cosmic horror novel A GAME IN YELLOW 💛 It's out August 12, so it'll be a short wait too:
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-game-in-...
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Chuck Tingle
9 months ago
trottin with a
@barnesandnoble.com
presale sale this weekend. perfect time to get LUCKY DAY preordered if you have not already
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lucky-day-...
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Michael McFaul
9 months ago
This week, Barnes & Noble is selling my new book, AUTOCRATS VS. DEMOCRATS, at a discount. Noble Rewards Members get 25% off all pre-orders from July 8th through 11th, and Premium Members get an additional 10% off. Use code PREORDER25. Order now!
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/autocrats-...
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K Arsenault Rivera
9 months ago
Happy to announce my next book is called DAUGHTER OF THE HUNT and has a cool green cover! Now I’m green yuri too :) Pre orders on sale through 7/11 at Barnes and Noble!
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Charlie Jane "Lessons in Magic and Disaster" Anders 🏳️⚧
9 months ago
My upcoming novel Lessons in Magic and Disaster is 25 percent off at Barnes & Noble thru July 11! (Only online, and only for Premium & Rewards members.)
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Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon)
9 months ago
Latest Barnes & Noble offer on our forthcoming book out in a few weeks
@michaelemann.bsky.social
@peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/science-un...
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Ally Ally Oxenfree
8 months ago
Tomorrow is the last day for preorders!
#BNPreorder
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Roxane Gay
9 months ago
Guys! Barnes and Noble is having a pre-order sale. 25% off all pre-orders. Just use the code PREORDER25. Some Roxane Gay Book suggestions: The Answer is in the Wound by Kelly Sundberg, Ravishing by Eshani Surya and Racebook by Tochi Onyebuchi
www.barnesandnoble.com
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Charlene Chua
9 months ago
Barnes and Noble is running a preorder sale from Jul 8-11! You can preorder THE PINK PAJAMAS and get 25% off! Use code PREORDER25 at checkout (must be part of their free rewards program) -
tinyurl.com/3y65jh4n
#BNPreorder
#kidlit
#books
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