🥶 can someone please send me warm 🥶

Authors deserve fair recognition for the value their work brings to readers. Public Lending Right & Educational Lending Right ensure that authors receive compensation when libraries lend their books. https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2026/maximising-author-earnings-public-and-educational-lending-rights/

petty? u have no idea how much more petty i can be my friend my petty knows no bounds

Fair dealing and fair use can feel complicated, but understanding them matters for everyone. I break down the principles to help you navigate these important copyright concepts with confidence. https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2026/understanding-fair-dealing-and-fair-use-a-writers-practical-guide/

Hey #AnimalCaucus Spike needs help!

We need your help, everyone. This is Kenji. He's a 4 year old male BT. He was being fostered by a family who disappeared with him & lied on their application about certain important info. Last seen in Avondale, AZ. If you have seen him, please DM #Dogs #Missing #Help

IT COLD 🥶

Creating audiobooks on a limited budget shouldn't mean sacrificing quality. I’ve unpacked the pros/cons of DIY vs professional narration, with insights for authors trying to make smart decisions. https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2026/audiobooks-on-a-shoestring-trade-offs-between-diy-and-pro-narration/

Um no. Just no. 🤦‍♂️🙄 Do your hair before you go to the airport, or book a salon appointment at your destination! 🤣 www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...

Hi @xochiptx.bsky.social! OMD OMC SO SORRY I'M LATE! Bsky is tantruming! Trying to reply in the game

Maine friends! Please help!! 😢🐾🐾

Our pup friend Lizzie (and human) need a helping hoof. Anyone in the Northeast who can help, please reply to Frodo. 🥺 #AnimalCaucus 🐐💚🐶

Please. Please look. Please share. Lizzie and her person have been dear friends to all of us in the #AnimalCaucus and it breaks me that I’m too far away to help. Lizzie is a great dog. Please, if you are able to foster her, let us know. Her person is not well and just wants Lizzie loved and safe.

Oh no, can anyone help? Anyone in the Maine area?

A manuscript is more than creative work; it's intellectual property. Understanding rights, royalties, and returns helps writers protect their work & grow revenue. Don’t ignore the business of a writing career. https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2026/writers-business-decoding-rights-royalties-and-returns/

Hey @harborhound.bsky.social, happy gotcha day, Luka! 🥳🎉🎊🎈🎂🎁

Choosing print or digital books shouldn’t be based on trends alone. Reader habits, genre, accessibility, production costs, distribution all matter. Best format is the one that serves the audience. https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2026/navigating-the-print-vs-digital-debate-what-works-best-for-readers/

Metadata is the backbone of book discoverability: ONIX, BISAC, ISBN, keywords, & ongoing optimisation, so your book shows up where readers are. Read more: https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2026/book-metadata-basics-what-readers-and-authors-should-know/ What’s worked for you? #BookMetadata #IndieAuthor

My train was… delayed

A tiny rattle turned into $$$: AC compressor, engine mount, and a surprise battery, got my pink slip win. If you have an old car, don’t ignore small sounds, keep a buffer, & lean on excellent mechanics. https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2026/from-rattles-to-roadworthy-the-week-my-car-needed-everything/

Hiii @leviforoffice.bsky.social hiiii Darth’s awake bsky.app/profile/dart...

Your “perfect” design might be invisible. Accessibility isn’t a checkbox: it’s how great experiences reach everyone: contrast, readable type, alt text. How can you improve? https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2026/breaking-barriers-how-font-choices-impact-dyslexic-readers/ #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign

Canada friends, please share and be on the lookout.

Hey @xochiptx.bsky.social @leviforoffice.bsky.social it’s Otter! 🦦

I've posted the heartbreaking update to the GoFundMe. The town is not agreeing to the HVSPCA using this property as a shelter. This is devastating. I'm at a loss. I budgeted to March 1st transfer. You've always been there for me and D. gofund.me/966bfb70e

Little late posting today... A small kitchen mishap, a big reminder to slow down. New blog: Tomato Jam Mishaps—on distraction, deadlines, and focus. https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2026/tomato-jam-mishaps-the-trials-of-a-distracted-writer/ #WritingLife #DistractedWriter #TomatoJam

Been jamming today.

Decoding the stripes: how ISBNs and book barcodes identify and catalogue titles so readers and booksellers can navigate the stacks with ease. Blog: https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2026/decoding-the-mystery-what-barcodes-on-books-really-mean/ #ISBN #BookBarcodes #Publishing101

🇦🇺❤️🇨🇦 Cth solidarity 😭💔

Character arcs turn stories into emotional journeys. Build with motivation & stakes, drive change through choices, and land a transformation scene that feels earned. https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2026/crafting-unforgettable-arcs-create-captivating-characters/ Which character arc do you return to?

Here’s some roses for whoever may need them today.

Let me try to articulate what I think the central economic issue of the current moment really is.

The best books aren’t always bestsellers. Find fiction’s hidden gems: they take risks, amplify diverse voices, and stay with you long after page 300. https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2026/beyond-bestseller-lists-discovering-fictions-hidden-gems/ #HiddenGems #UnderratedFiction #SmallPress

Hey! @safety.bsky.app @support.bsky.team @bsky.app I seggond dis sentimint "this is not ok. Abusers should experience consequences, not their victims. Lots of us reported the harasser. It's distressing that Bluesky moderators decided harassment & threats are fine." Dis animal advocate, nise person

Courtesy post: DFW friends - can anyone open their heart and home to a cat or two?

It’s just over a week until the Jane Barnes Band hits the road! We’ll be bringing these stripped-back, intimate shows to Launceston, Adelaide, Bunbury, Tweed Heads and Bendigo. Expect plenty of stories, lots of laughs, and some great songs along the way. Tickets → www.jimmybarnes.com/tour-dates

Pre-publication data helps libraries catalogue sooner and connect readers with new titles. I outline the essentials and tackle common challenges. https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2026/prepublication-data-unlock-the-power-of-early-book-data-for-libraries/ #Libraries #PrepublicationData #Cataloguing

Chimken and potatoes and carrots! 😋

Happy New Year! As we welcome a new year, may your days be filled with joy, your dreams come true, and every moment be a step toward new achievements. Wishing you and your loved ones a prosperous, healthy, and truly wonderful year ahead. Cheers to new beginnings! #HappyNewYear

Rock out the year! (From Sydney Harbour in 2017)

📚🔍 Explore the Book Studio and discover a range of topics about writing and publishing! I've updated my posts list by topic. Prepare yourself for a wealth of content, including my recipes! What do you want to read about? 🌟 https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2025/reading-list-navigating-the-book-studio/

Small‑batch Tomato Jam with spring onion, garlic, ginger, sage & rosemary. Savoury‑sweet and perfect on ham sandwiches or roast leftovers. Recipe: https://bdabooks.com.au/Blog/2025/preserve-like-an-aussie-tomato-jam/ #Cooking

Waiting for my jam to cool… about 650g

I’m making tomato jam…

LEFTOVERS! 😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋

Any horror readers out there? Alan’s got a new book coming out soon, which you can preorder from his website. alanbaxter.com.au/my-books/the...

Potatoes and carrots ready for first roasting

Aussie jingles from Roma! Viva l’Italia 🇦🇺❤️🇮🇹