If History is any guide to redistricting (1894) “That year, it was #Democrats who lost a massive number of seats after taking #redistricting too far,” Politico reported. “Still, their devastating losses contain some lessons for #Republicans today.” www.rawstory.com/republican-r...

💙📚FRAUD ALERT “Unasked-for solicitations or proposals should never be taken at face value. Always investigate; always research. It's very much not great that writers have to be so cautious about everything. But caution is what will keep you safe.” writerbeware.blog/2025/08/01/r...

“Life as a young #adolescent is fraught with a daily gauntlet of socioemotional events while searching for genuine identities that fit! In L. E. A. P., Bellon captures the emotions that run on a loop through 14-year-old Linn’s mind. “ Dr Dave Brown, EdD Visit her website Tonibellon.com

💙📚My wife, Dr. Toni Bellon, EdD, became a teacher to help students who had an alcoholic parent like herself. She continues in retirement by sharing her story. tonibellon.com. Check it out

💙📚My wife, Dr. Toni Bellon, EdD, became a teacher to help students who had an alcoholic parent like herself. She continues in retirement by sharing her story. Check ourt her website and newsletter tonibellon.com

💙📚 “I was given a donut key ring with this debut novel, and the caveat, "you have to read the book to find out its significance!" So, I did and thoroughly enjoyed Linn's journal-story about trying to thrive (survive) in a difficult household with parents and others who seem to lie. Jan Slimming

Know an author? Thinking of becoming one? Be advised scammers use ego marketing to separate authors from their money. #selfpublishing #romancewriters #publishing #author #books

💙📚 A NEW WAVE OF SCAM EMAILS IS TARGETING AUTHORS! “My book club wants to review your book!!” The scammers have seemingly overnight created a ton of fake book clubs Source: writersweekly.com/ask-the-expe... JJ: Spouse of author, tonibellon.com. Visit her website for author information.

Trump holds trashy Great Gatsby ball for his rich cronies in major middle finger to millions of Americans about to lose access to food benefits! The Most Christian President We’ve Ever Had (™) decided to ring in Halloween by holding a fancy party. #Republican #SNAP Credit: Occupy Democrats

💙📚 Book Club Scammers and what to watch out for writersweekly.com/ask-the-expe...

💙📚 “When I wrote Linn’s Emerging Adult Plan (L.E.A.P.) for #YoungAdults, I realized I had inadvertently included a message for #parents: How are you doing with your kids?” My True Story nacoa.org.uk/learning-to-... Check out Toni’s website and sign up for her newsletter! Tonibellon.com

ToniBellon.com on writing. 1. You are not alone and you shouldn’t be. Find a group and accept feedback 2. It’s not about the money. It’s about telling your truths. 3. Be open to change. I’m a recovering academic and attempting to unlearn APA style. 4. Writing is a lot cheaper than therapy

💙📚. Authors Be Careful!

💙📚 And if you’re too far away to travel to Atlanta, our writer conference allows for you to meet agents, editors, and publishers virtually! Let’s get some participation from around the world!

💙📚The 33rd AWC Conference occurred this weekend. It happens twice a year and writers from all over get to pitch to agents, editors, and publishers! www.artsatl.org/after-more-t... And it works. My wife, tonibellon.com met her publishers here. The next one is May 1-2, 2026

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💙📚 It needs to be repeated: Authors, especially Self-Publishing Authors are targeted by scammers. Scammers thrive in silence. JJ: Retired Special Agent and Certified Fraud Investigator. Spouse of an author, tonibellon.com. #BookMarketing #ScamAlert modernmysticmedia.ghost.io/scam-alert-f...

💙📚Promoting my author wife’s newsletter. Hope you enjoy it! preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi... Learn more at her website tonibellon.com

💙📚 AUTHORS ARE TARGETED BY SCAMMERS: Some great advice from the Authors Guild re #selfpublishing scams authorsguild.org/resource/pub... I’m a retired Special Agent and Certified Fraud Investigator and spouse of an author. Check out Toni’s website and sign up for her newsletter! Tonibellon.com

“The MAGA crowd seems very triggered that yesterday’s protest was historic. In total, 22 MAGA individuals were arrested for attempting to attack peaceful protesters. Arrests were made in OH, KY, CA, SC, NC, MI, OR, FL, VA, TX, and PA” Source: AltNationalParkService

A little promotion for my author wife. Check out Toni’s website and sign up for her newsletter! Tonibellon.com “My first book was picked up by #Artemesiapublishing. They are a small independent publisher that produces a dozen books each year.” Life with #alcoholism. nacoa.org.uk/learning-to-...

Toni Bellon has managed to tell her story through the eyes of a #teenage #girl facing the gut wrenching effects of a hopelessly #dysfunctional family. As adults, we must be mindful of these children who need intervention… #KimConrey 2023 Georgia Romance Author of the Year #SoberOctober

💙📚 Author Fraud Prevention in two minutes or less. Excellent article and synopsis of frauds against authors JJ: Retired Special Agent and Certified Fraud Investigator. Spouse of an author, tonibellon.com. bfcpublications.com/blog/how-to-...

💙📚Author Toni Bellon was named a Finalist in Young Adult (high school): L.E.A.P. (Linn's Emerging Adult) published by #KinkajouPress an imprint of #Artemesiapublishing tonibellon.com #atlantawritersclub #nacoauk #nacoa #alanonfamilygroups #Badassteachersassociation

They are so so scared of No Kings day!

💙📚Be inspired!

#SoberOctober is an opportunity for you and your family To those fearful of taking the plunge, your family and particularly any children in your life may now have a different future #sobriety #Alanon #NACOA #NACOAUK

GOP: WE LIE GOP busted using South American riot pics to justify Oregon troops: 'We're bad memers' The Oregon Republican Party is facing backlash after it shared a social media post using a fabricated image composed of photographs from South America. www.rawstory.com/trump-oregon...

Know an author? Thinking of getting published? Be warned! PS: Self publishing authors are preyed upon by scammers the most!

My Senator and one of the most trusted Senators, Raphael Warnock is taking a stand and refuting Republican lies. Let’s all check our premiums for 2025 vs 2026 to call out the liars. Post it if you want to.

💙📚 It needs to be repeated: Authors, especially Self-Publishing Authors are targeted by scammers. Scammers thrive in silence. JJ: Retired Special Agent and Certified Fraud Investigator. Spouse of an author, tonibellon.com. #BookMarketing #ScamAlert modernmysticmedia.ghost.io/scam-alert-f...

Yes we are

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Writers are small businesses. Most, including my wife, tonibellon.com, do not get any help from their #publishers for book promotion. The next time you see a #writer promoting, check out their #author website and support them! #smallbusiness #marketing #branding #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing

💙📚”I feel really lucky. Being a member of the Atlanta Writers Club atlantawritersclub.org/ It allowed me to meet Geoff Habiger from Artemesia Publishing (www.apbooks.net). Geoff deserves a huge amount of credit. He continues to answer all my questions (no matter how dumb) and calms me down.”

💙📚 “When I was five, I didn’t understand #alcoholism. Still, it was the first time I experienced my mother’s sickness.  “She looked at me and said, “You’re always in my way.” I didn’t say anything but I remember… ToniBellon.com #NationalRecoveryMonth Her Story nacoa.org.uk/learning-to-...

Great advice!

💙📚Toni Bellon has managed to tell her story through the eyes of a teenage girl facing the gut wrenching effects of a hopelessly dysfunctional family. As adults, we must be mindful of these children who need intervention…” Kim Conrey 2023 Georgia Romance Author of the Year kimconrey.com

💙📚 The Midwest Book Review: “A classic coming-of-age novel by an author with a distinctive and narrative driven storytelling stle that will be particularly effective with teens and young adults, "L.E.A.P." by ToniBellon.com Toni’s Story nacoa.org.uk/learning-to-...

💙📚 “A classic coming-of-age #novel! Dealing with such issues as parental #alcoholabuse, L.E.A.P. is especially and unreservedly recommended for #middleschool, #highschool, and community #library YA Fiction collections for young #readers ages 13-15.” #educators Midwest Book Review tonibellon.com

💙📚Writers are Fraud Targets! Protect yourself from scam companies. “Like paid reviews and TV appearances, pay-to-play magazines may not be scams. In most cases, there are better uses of your promotional budget.” writerbeware.blog/2025/07/11/w... JJ: Retired LEO. Spouse of author, tonibellon.com.

I like this Get some backbone #HouseDemocrats because no matter what, Republicans are covering for Pedophiles

💙📚A post needing repeating since I just heard of more authors being scammed recently

💙📚 “Life as a young #adolescent is fraught with a daily gauntlet of socioemotional events while searching for genuine identities that fit! In L. E. A. P., Bellon captures the emotions that run on a loop through 14-year-old Linn’s mind.” Dave F. Brown, EdD. Author www.heinemann.com/products/e05...

📚I am most proud of the fact that both my brother and I have stopped the cycle of #alcoholism in ourselves and our children. My children and grandchildren know I love them completely. Like it or not, you’re going to hear the truth from me.” tonibellon.com My Story nacoa.org.uk/learning-to-...

💙📚 My Newsletter: Toni Bellon “Read my books and you will find a kernel of my truth in each of them. You will also find lies and humor. I’m not going to tell you what is true and what is not. preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...

💙📚I was five and didn’t understand #alcoholism. Until the party Mom entered the kitchen and tried to open the dishwasher. “She looked at me and said, “You’re always in my way.” “My mother is crazy. I’m nowhere near her or the dishwasher.” Tonibellon.com My Story nacoa.org.uk/learning-to-...

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💙📚 I am most proud of the fact that both my brother and I have stopped the cycle of #alcoholism in ourselves and our children. My children and grandchildren know I love them completely. Like it or not, you’re going to hear the truth from me.” tonibellon.com My Story nacoa.org.uk/learning-to-...