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#writerslift! Time to promote yourself ! READERS find your next read here! ABP=Always Be Promoting! Post your links, websites, books, art audiobooks, pages, WhateverItTakes! #ShamelessSelfpromoFriday BUY A BOOK!

Me if I ever did race around the world: Jess has missed the bus due to needing another pee. Jess has decided to lie in and prop the bar up in this seaside village. Jess has now disappeared in this tropical paradise...

Still amazed I wrote a book, but still rubbish at saying what it's about, so hope this helps. Should have included new magic system (well for dragons) Oh and tears! But then how would you cope alone in a strange new world?

Just can't understand it anymore the fear of wildlife, pets, people and air pollution. Why do people need the noise not the light show, quiet fireworks are on sale, but no, let's make a war zone in a built up area. So tired of it all. #fireworks

Not sure I understand why Amazon.com and amazon.co.uk reviews don't show up on reviews for my book, it's so weird. My book has verified review on both sites but don't sink up! #authorlife #booksky

My neighbour who normally has audio as struggles to read, just said she brought my book and is halfway through, said it's like games of thrones crossed with lord of the rings, but modern and intriguing!! I did promise to sign it when done, love how others view it 🥰 #booksky #authorlife

Happy #caturday from The Nox and these strange blue lights, no idea.

As a goth I thought I'd share my scariest Halloween costume to date... In the rock, biker bar that I drank in, friends walked by me, even when I tapped them on the shoulders to say hi... People muttered and stared as I walked by... Was scary 😂 never judge a book by it's cover 🎃 #authorlife #goth

Happy Halloween 🎃 These are out all year, so this is just a photo of my shelf 😂

Don't want horror this Halloween? Escape to A'dara. Follow Dee as she navigates a new world and falls for her elven guardian, Kian. Cosy character-driven #romantasy. Be warned not everything is obvs, and the charming dragon lord, Rillion is waiting to welcome her in. amzn.eu/d/c9Lwefa #booksky #book

Out now ⚠️ swearing, alcohol use, memory loss, emotional outbursts, realistic relationships, dragons lords, elves, aliens, humans, mind wipes, British slang, humour, slow burn/start, world building, strong, inclusive, multi-character POV. amzn.eu/d/ibtgaHj #booksky #indieauthors #ku #romantasy

Happy 🐈‍⬛ day here's a gorgeous picture of The Nox. #internationalblackcatday #blackcats #cats

#Shameless #sundayselfpromotion #indieauthors #booksky #selfrecs go! Whatever genre let others see your glorious 📚 that you've wished, loved and cried for... no AI as... Well just no, having written a book, spent years writing and editing, you wouldn't understand... Authors drop yours and be seen 💙

While I'd one day love for them to stop messing with time, I am looking forward to that extra hour in bed tomorrow. #daylightsaving #clocksgoback #pleasestopit

eBook price drop! Curl up with a romantic fantasy this autumn and follow Dee of Earth as she navigates a new magical world. No AI involved just coffee and lots of wine. #romantasty #booksky #indieauthor #noaibook #magicromance #portalfantasy #worldbuilding #characterdriven #funfantasy

Latest musings on the power of bird song. Always free to read on Substack. #writers #writingcommunity #author #authorsky open.substack.com/pub/jshyder/...

Just noticed Co-pilot said my book is available to buy on Waterstones. Checked and Champion of A'dara is listed but unavailable. I didn't use extended distribution as thought the PB cost was too much, but if I did put it up by a £ or two would it then be available on Waterstones to buy? #booksky

This remains the funniest way to hear about an internet outage, though.

Happy #caturday When you want to open your laptop and write but there's a cat.

I wrote the #book I wanted to read, #characterdriven #fantasy #scifi with a #romantic thread. The drama is from the characters. The political war fueled tension is secondary. Strong characters, limitless ages and inclusive #sff Champion of A'dara #booksky #books #romantasy #writingcommunity #noai

Wow, it was hard enough with just one 😂

Autumn mists descends, spiderwebs hang like diamonds chains. An Ethereal #unearthly realm captured in the strange light of fall. But seriously… WTF is that? #vss365 #prose #writingcommunity #weird Photo I took in the garden one morning. Still no idea :)

Champion of A'dara Book One is available on KU for free and the eBook for the cost of a pint. PB two pints unless in London then nearly a whole pint 😉 Portal fantasy with a romantic thread. DND meets Emily in Paris, well less sex than Emily, that's book two. NoAI #booklovers #sff #romance #booksky

Adding bits to Book Two had to write a death scene… not sure how I'm feeling about it, but know it's needed 😳 out of my comfort zone for sure. #writerlife #booksky

I really hate self promotion and doing content it sucks, honestly feel too old and frumpy to be all look at me. So, just going back to posting cute cats for a while here's the Nox.

Happy #caturday Dawn got her box in the end :)

Was asked about audio. Will do it one day. But got me thinking - male or female voice? Does it matter if the book follows mainly a FMC? Have MMCs and multi POV. So, would it matter who voiced it for audio? Matt Berry obvs, but what voices do you prefer listening to? #booksky #audio #books

Look what came in the mail! Only brought myself a few copies as I need to send one copy by law to the British library! And 5 other libraries just to be nice 😆 Dawn just wants the box. #writerslife #romantasy #new #books #booksky #authors #writingcommunity #cats

I know I shouldn't look at Goodreads reviews, but 🥰 "Loved it! A strong debut that blends portal fantasy with a warm, character-driven romance. Champion of A'dara pulls you into a world where elves, demons, and dragon lords share the stage with a reluctant human heroine named Dee." #booksky

Love a map. Helps work out travel distance. My first was a crayon scribble. Happy with the final version, looks great in the paperback. Champion of A'dara out now on Amazon. #romantsy #booksky #newbooks #newreleases #books #fantantasy #writerslife #writingcommunity

My book shows up as Horror, dark fantasy when I look on Amazon. It's not, it's fantasy romance. Spoke to KDP and it's due to the description saying demons, elves, magic, dragons. Amazons AI decides where to list, despite putting in my own categories and they can't change it. 🤦‍♀️ #writerslife #booksky

Another book out by someone you don't know... 🥱 This book won't change your life, it isn't a piece of literary genius. It's just nice, yes nice, mildly amusing, fantasy. Like Emily in Paris meets DND Less sexual than Emily, maybe more like the Goodwitch meets DND... Just a fun read. #booksky

Happy #caturday

Book launch yesterday... Flu jab today... Rock and roll. #writerslife #writingcommunity #booksky

Release day is here! Can't believe I'm finally here - 😱 taken a few years, but Book One is out now on Amazon! Light fantasy romance. #booksky #newbook #romantasy #books #releaseday

Reality screams Youth a distance memory. #Blur or Oasis #vss365 #poem #haiku

Didn't realise having an ISBN number on Goodreads meant KDP thinks it's already in the system as own the company... Anyway, messed up my scheduled release date as want both eBook and paperback out same day 😓 Had to unpublish eBook for preorder. Grrrr. #writerslife #writingcommunity #books

Alright I'll stop for today, self promotion is dull anyway. Champion of A'dara out on Amazon Sunday. #booksky #cats

All dreams feel real, As I walk worlds so ideal. Asleep I live an interesting life Awake I live in a world of strife. A #conundrum to ponder - Am I still under. #poem #vss365

Exciting, getting a few reviews on Goodreads... 🥰 #writerslife #booksky #author #writingcommunity www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

Always wanted to be an Easter egg. I dreamed of being the background character in every fantasy/comic/Sci-fi movie/TV show. Just a two second extra bit. Always dreamt when travelling to New Zealand when lolr and Xena was being filmed. Would have been great now with marvel and star wars now 🙈

Hi Internet! I'm Drew and THIS IS MY FACE. If this GIF has ever brought you joy in the past, I humbly ask you to consider making a donation to the National MS Society. It would mean a lot to me and to those I know affected by the disease! Donate at blinkingguy.com

Feedback. 🥰 “Ooh just finished it! Cliffhanger! Really really enjoyed it, I love how you’ve portrayed the dragon lords and how they warp time, really clever.” Release 5th October 😱 any super fast readers welcome for last minute ARCs should take 8 hours to read.xx #arc #booksky #romantasy #cosy

Spooky season has started.

Thought I'd do a Q&A for my new Book Champion of A'dara coming soon. Free to read. #booksky #writers #newbooks #authors #romatasy open.substack.com/pub/jshyder/...

Happy autumn equinox northern hemisphere and spring southern. Also rapture eve... honestly, if there was one tomorrow the two people missing wouldn't register. But what to wear? #equinox #rapture #nothingtowear

Tired #extrusion The world just seems wrong now Dopamine is low #vss365 #poem #haiku

Get through a bit of my rambling here's the prologue to Champion of A'dara Book One. Yes it's substack but free to read. Champion of A'dara Book One out 5th October Heart of A'dara book two tbc. #booksky #writer #fantasy #comingsoon #book #writing open.substack.com/pub/jshyder/...

The importance of ARCs and proof copies! Despite having a final edit, still missed a couple words and clearly I'd press tab editting without realising 🤦 #booksky #writerslife But still on schedule for October release 🥰 and a couple reviews on Goodreads already - Champion of A'dara.