Don't forget to check out Campfire's eBook sale, where you can find a ton of books from the grimdark HERASY WITHIN by @robjhayes.bsky.social to the cowboy dragon-riders of WILD SKIES by @keandrewsauthor.bsky.social. 🪐📚💙 🔗iOS apps.apple.com/us/app/campf... 🔗Android play.google.com/store/apps/d...

When in doubt, get the donut. Visiting family in Colorado, and I HAD to get a staple maple bar from Voodoo Donuts!

If you’re frustrated by AI audiobooks and don’t like KDP using “virtual voices” for audiobooks, join #humanvoicesonly I’m participating and will narrate 250-300 words from you book or WIP and feature it on April 17th. F0rm in the comments!

Date night: tacos, hard cider, and axe throwing

This is speculation, but why else would KDP/Audible/Amazon want your manuscript? They know AI audiobooks aren’t top-sellers. To me, this seems like predatory behavior on authors who can’t afford to produce audiobooks with human voices. What do you think?

Body dysmorphia isn’t something that goes away. You live with it forever. But working out with a purpose to get strong for stage combat? That sure helps.

Got to see my gal Brianna Bancroft at silent book club last week! Keep an eye out for her audiobooks, narrated by Claire Marlowe 😉

@bsky.app please make the image sizing for flash less weird. Nothing fits right. I WANT to use it but it looks compressed and awful. Please address this!

It’s a shame that I don’t have super fun coworkers. Love working with Harley Chase! #audiobooknarrators 🎧 📚

My thoughts on audiobook kickstarters? They’re totally doable! And I’ve helped three different authors exceed goal. If you’re interested in Kickstarter coaching or want me to narrate your book (I coach for free on those), let me know. It’s possible! #authorsky

Had a blast at silent book club 🤫 📕

Snuggles with my old man ❤️ this sweet boy is my rock, my little one, my everything. He’s the best coworker I’ll ever have. Here’s to the dogs that keep editors company. #editorsky

📚🌈 Trans Rights Readathon Recs! (Part 1: fantasy) What are you reading for the readathon? It's not too late to get started on a book (or many)! Grab some for the whole year! List will be in the comments. 💙📚 #fantasybookssky #writingcommunity #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #fantasy

Thank you @laura.g.baumann.official @kaitlynalexisfarley and @nycstagecombat for your help with this! Highly recommend them for anyone looking to add to their fight reel.

@bsky.app I am BEGGING y’all please allow us to schedule our posts!

This is 40. Spent the night running around yelling at men 15 years my junior and I loved every minute of it.

If you’re just joining us from Meta Monster, welcome! It’s different and I’m not sure how it works, but at least BS won’t pirate your book.

Twas a fun day on set!

Password must contain a capital letter, a number, a Grammy, 10 gaining albums on the chart with 4 in the top 10, and 3 adopted cats

WELL. I’m gonna start posting here a lot more now cause fuck Meta for stealing from the book community!

Just doin narrator things 📚 🎧

Goooood morning! If you love audiobooks with grumpy Scottish vampires and FMCs with some serious sass, you’ll like this audiobook. “A Dream of Blood and Magic” by Olivia Boothe is available everywhere!

I wish I liked BS more but I feel like my engagement is so spotty. Any ideas on how to fix this?

I was on the subway this afternoon when a woman started throwing up. Everyone moved away from her, but since I was hearing a mask, I felt I could go up and help. We got her off the train when she was stable, but she mentioned a terrible flu was going around her school. 😳 Wear. A. Mask. Y’all.

Happy Valentine’s Day from these kids.

Ayoooo #indieauthors I have some surprise openings in March and April, plus spots in June!

Did an update to my website, plz look cause I almost pulled my hair out trying to get the formatting right www.thornsnroses.co

Client shout out! @keiranorth.bsky.social has some insane world building chops, and it’s been wonderful to check them out in preparation for recording “Gifted”! Be sure to read their work if you like adventure, sci-fi, and LGBTQ characters ❤️

If your book reads like white bread, I’m gonna call it out (nicely!) Diversity is so important, so if you have the opportunity to make one of your characters BIPOC, disabled, or LGBTQAI+ I’m going to ask you to explore that. #editorsky

I wish BlueSky had a schedule post option. That’s all. That’s the post.

Instead of watching the Super Bowl I watched rugby with my dad. It was the best non-Super Bowl I've ever had.

Newsletter is up, friends! thornsnrosesdotco.substack.com/p/why-i-love...

Hey friends, if you’re not already masking up, I highly recommend you do so. The fact that information regarding transfer of Avian Flu to cats and humans was posted and then shortly deleted seems really fishy to me. Get yourself some solid masks and prep for handwashing on the reg.

Editing spot open in April!

If you find yourself reconsidering where to buy your books in light of Target ending DEI, don't forget your local independent bookstores! I'll happily spend a bit more, and wait a little longer for my pre-ordera #booksky #target

RFK looks like a poorly-assembled Mr Potato head. That’s about the nicest thing I can say about him.

I’ll be doing live audiobook narration today! Find me on Substack thornsnroses.substack.com?r=3547lp

What product or service got you “influenced” and you still use it today? Mine are Loopy case and MoonBrew.

Hey #indieauthor folks! If you like an experienced editor who respects your story, leaves unhinged in-line comments, and believes in transparent communication, we’d probably get along.

Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is more important now than ever before to remember the atrocities that were committed during the Holocaust and to ensure that they DO NOT EVER HAPPEN AGAIN. Our country is already on a dangerous, downhill path, and we cannot allow this history to be repeated.

My indie author Starter Pack is ready: go.bsky.app/Pq4iMy1

Hey friends, I’m supporting this amazing Kickstarter and it’d be fantastic if you did too! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mer...

Costco shareholders have overwhelmingly rejected an anti-DEI proposal as other U.S. companies retreat from their diversity policies

Rocket says hi ❤️

So you agree. You think you’re pretty.

Ok but BlueSky video is kind of amazing?

This workshop is on March 16th - it’s virtual so you can take it from anywhere! Watch your fight scene come to life and make it even better than before. www.thornsnroses.co/page-to-stage

Deleting my Facebook today. Only used it for marketplace and that has been a crapshoot for selling. Anyone sell or buy on Nextdoor or something similar?

Now's the time to stock up on your banned books! Remember: - physical media is best (because unless you own the PDF/Epub, Amazon can take it from you!) - Shop local, thrift stores, used bookstores, or independent sellers - Thriftbooks is not owned by Amazon and supports independent bookstores.

Although reproductiverights dot gov is down, this is still up. PLEASE consider making a donation if you can, and same with planned parenthood. reproductiverights.org