#BlackFriday? That's ok, I'll enjoy my walk in the woods. I do like good books though... So #indieauthors and #localbookstores may be on my list.. You too? check out my #Kickstarter! A 500+ page epic #adventure of #dragons, #magicians and swoony #queerromance www.kickstarter.com/projects/rad...

Most often #audiobook especially while driving or doing chores. When I'm getting ready to fall asleep, physical books. Traveling? audio or ebook to save space #BookLover #Booksky (Hence why all three formats are up on the #Kickstarter for my book, A'Brent: The Last Dragon of Fa'Nay'Og!)

What we’d love to see in our submissions box for our Ruins & Rituals issue (by 28 Feb): - fantasy horror set in the ruins of civilisation - ⁠forgotten rituals turned folklore - ⁠tricksy protagonists - ⁠swoony romance and queer HEAs - ⁠nothing that isn’t fantasy! - ⁠also cats www.silversunbooks.com

I got to spend some fabulous time with some new friends who also love to read. I love #readers! We're such a passionate group. I love seeing folks get excited about books they enjoy, stories that inspire them AMAZING 💜 #booksky #readingfriends

The Oasis Stone... I can't say more... I will say though, I love love love when cliffhangers give me hope #Bookvember #Booksky

Want to support an independent author directly? My whole store is 15% off through November 30th! This includes already discounted bundles. ThornCoyleBooks.com #booksky 📚💙

Like dragons? 🐉 Want to support a #smallbusiness venture this thanksgiving? Check out "A'Brent: The Last Dragon of Fa'Nay'Og" on #Kickstarter! Epic fantasy, swoony #queerromance and of course... #dragons #Booksky #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity www.kickstarter.com/projects/rad...

Oooh, The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton. There's this house that is definitely a character. It's the kind of place that all the other characters experience, different times, different generations with its own magic. If I say any more, I might ruin the book. 💜 #Bookvember #Booksky

Happy Wednesday! What's everyone reading today? I've been re-reading "Pilgrimage" by JF Penn. It's quite a thought provoking and inspiring book. Memoir of walking three great walks in the UK and Europe #Booksky #reading #HappyWednesday #Audiobook

If you are the kind of #writer or #indie #fantasy #author who likes the accelerator method for book creation, my friend @bookcoachkris.bsky.social is doing a special on her coaching this month! She is lovely 💜 kristinmelville.com

Ok... So, in lieu of talking about Tamora Pierce books ad infinitum... I'm going to highlight the Wild Hunt books by Yasmine Galenorn. Ember's #magical mentor sessions are a favorite! #Booksky #WildHunt #Bookvember

1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics. It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT. It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse. Transgender care saves lives.

I think it says a lot about my tastes in books that I'm not sure if I can name any of these.... Maybe Jon in the Alanna books by Tamora Pierce. Though he does kinda about face twice... #Bookvember #Booksky

Ok, so this one doesn't have a big list for me... But "We have always lived in the castle" by Shirley Jackson is tops. But if I tell you why.... I might ruin the book for you. She's the queen of suspenseful, domestic horror... Just check it out #Bookvember #Booksky

Taking a cue from @theamazingkimmoth.bsky.social and finishing my day with a good #book #booksky #audiobooks

Dreaming about #Dragons? I wanted to share the trope image for A'Brent: The Last Dragon of Fa'Nay'Og. Join the 25 people who have already backed the #Kickstarter and be the first to #read it! www.kickstarter.com/projects/rad... #Booksky #Queerbooksky

Daine! The Wild Mage. A young girl with #wildmagic who wants to heal and has to learn to trust 💜 She inspired young me to become the who I am today and write stories like A'Brent's - the young #dragon who wants to care for the magic of the land www.kickstarter.com/projects/rad... #📚💙 #Bookvember

The controversial HIV research hits just keep coming.

Cali wants to know how the #Kickstarter is going... We've unlocked two stretch goals! A bonus short story, an extra scene and we're at 20 backers! Do you like #dragons? Check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/rad... #booksky #kickstarttogether

Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door. This is who it was:

This #Bookvember is a tricky one. I end up reading most genres by accident. I try to avoid certain dark so-called-romance. Not a fan of trying to romanticize abuse. Too much of it in the physical world. #Booksky

New queer books for you to check out! 🌈❤️ caranox.com/newlgbt112025 🌈🚀💫 💙📚👀 📢📚 🌈📚🪐

"A Thousand Sunsets" by @kaylamartinauthor.bsky.social Romance I've read in the past seems to push one or both partners into a flat 2D caricature of gendered roles. (Why I don't enjoy it) Here? #Bi4bi 💜 & they both get to be full humans w/hopes & fears who grow in the story #Booksky #Bookvember

Super grateful for the #authorcommunity and #Readers of #Booksky and beyond 💜

This #Bookvember post, I'm not a big fan of Mt. Rushmore given its sordid history of land left and treaty violations. If I made a monument to my favorite authors -- Terry Pratchett, Tamora Pierce, Emily Dickinson, and Garth Nix 💜 #Booksky #Writesky #WritingCommunity

Trial of chickpea oat cookies from - flavored with ginger pieces! #Writing fuel! Yum!

Walden by Henry David Thoreau I feel the nostalgia of the back to the woods dream too often overshadows the classism, privilege and anti-immigrant sentiments of the author. Easy to claim living in the woods is a ready option when you have a store nearby and your Mom does your laundry. #Bookvember

Blue hath opinions... 🐈‍⬛ 💜 #catfamiliar #writingsky He wants an update on the bonus short story that's coming with the #Kickstarter It's coming along! You can still back the Kickstarter and be the first to read A'Brent's next chapter and the bonus story! www.kickstarter.com/projects/rad...

If you want to know how the culture wars are impacting your home town, check in to your local schools' sex ed programs.

#Bookvember Day 17! Tapping the Dream Tree by Charles de Lint. This collection of magical short stories is inspiring, thought provoking and fun. It is definitely an overlooked gem and I highly recommend it to everyone! #booksky #magicalrealism #magic #fantasy

“We already found love in Hell. The rest is easy, baby” I’m too gay for this shit… #HazbinHotel #HazbinHotelFanart #hazbinhotelseason2 #HazbinHotelCharlie #HazbinHotelVaggie

So enjoying #Bookvember prompts! I love fantasy, magical realism, and paranormal mystery the best. The world has always felt a bit magical to me -- the beauty of nature, the wonder of a sunrise, the joy of togetherness -- so magic in books just feels right to me. #booksky #writesky

Lovely to see so many #readers and #writers at #IndieAuthorDay in Buffalo! So grateful to the Buffalo Public Library for such a lovely day! Got to share a table with @bobz.bsky.social and had a great time!

Sabriel by Garth Nix - when I first read this book in 1997, the YA fantasy genre was full of Tolkien-esque world building. In contrast, this lyrical story in which the dead don't stay dead captured my young imagination. It remains a favorite to this day #Bookvember #Booksky

Get your free signed copy of Dragon's Calling in #BuffaloNY on Saturday! Stop by the Indie Author Day at the Buffalo Public Library! There are morning and afternoon workshops for #authors. From 2-4pm, I'll be there along with a number of local authors offering #books!

It's warmed up enough to go from snow to rain and the remaining leaves on the trees are a vibrant red against our slate grey skies. 💜 Grateful for today ✨

“Love in a bottle” has been on repeat in my headphones all day. I love this stupid sad cat. #HazbinHotel #HazbinHotelFanart #hazbinhotelseason2 #HazbinHotelHusk #hazbinhotelspoilers

Big inhale. You get another chance today. #photography

One of my favorite window books is "One Girl, One Dream" by Laura Dekker. This powerful story of a young woman sailing around the world opened my eyes to a whole world of solo sailing and brave young persons. ⛵ #sailing #booksky #writesky #Bookvember

Only THREE DAYS LEFT to back WITCHING SEASON!! @cerealpancake.bsky.social and I have a tragic sapphic story together, alongside a collection of incredible writers and artists! Back NOW! #kickstarter #witch #illustration ✨ www.kickstarter.com/projects/phi...

So thrilled! We've been named a #ProjectWeLove by the folks at #Kickstarter! Do you like #Dragons? Stories where healing and friendship saves the day? Come check out "A'Brent: The Last Dragon of Fa'Nay'Og" on Kickstarter! #booksky www.kickstarter.com/projects/rad...

Yes. This world is still astonishingly beautiful When we pause to remember each other. #photography

#Bookvember day 12! "This is How You Lose the Time War" by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone If you want your mind blown by an unexpected love story - part sci Fi, part fantasy, 100% amazing 💜

"A Witches Guide to Magical Innkeeping" by Sangu Mandanna - I love this book. Family, friendship and the joy of life with magic. #Bookvember #Booksky

Catching up! Conflict Mediation by D.C. Emerson is one of the first romances I've actually enjoyed. Apparently, I like queer romance 💜 And I wrote them into my upcoming novel-a pan dragon, her gender fluid love interest, a demi magician. #Bookvember #Booksky www.kickstarter.com/projects/rad...

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn - incredible tale of reclaimed power and family. Breaking up the 'good ol'boys' club is a bonus.

Tamora Pierce - her approach to menstruation and magical contraception is excellent. She inspired a few scenes in "A'Brent: The Last Dragon of Fa'Nay'Og" - if puberty is tough for most of us, imagine if you started life in #Dragon form? #booksky #fantasy #magic www.kickstarter.com/projects/rad...

Welcome to #Bookvember Day 8! Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of diverse voices in literature. #BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity

Love this #Bookvember challenge! My reading was an absolute free for all swan dive into the library stacks and it absolutely set me free! Hence writing books sets me free now - check out my Kickstarter for hopeful dragons where friendship and healing save the day 💜

Welcome to #Bookvember Day 7! Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of the written word with others. #BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity