Jane Friedman, friend of the show and Publishing Industry Insider, joins us tomorrow at Noon Central to talk about Publishing Trends in 2025 and what to expect in 2026! #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZUT...

Here's an interesting range of cosy mysteries - books.bookfunnel.com/cozymysterys... #Booksky

Our CEO Kris Austin joins Jim on this week's D2D Live at the top of the hour to reflect on another year in publishing, and to look ahead to D2D's 2026. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG9V...

Crimefest at Lee-on-the-Solent patsycollins.co.uk/crimefest-at...

Always interesting information from these surveys.

Free cosy mysteries and sweet romances. books.bookfunnel.com/jan26sleuths... #booksky #freebooks

Lee Wind joins us at the top of the hour to talk about the IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association) Boot Camp for Author Publishers, and how to bring all the pieces together when publishing to find your success. #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA4c...

Popping in to wish everyone a #HappyNewYear.

Hoping to write more in 2026? This book provides inspiration for every day of the year. #Writingcommunity getbook.at/AYOI

I want each and every one of us to reach our writing goals on the year. Make a decision to make it so for yourself. What your goals are is up to you. You are not in a race with anyone but yourself and your time left alive. You are in a race with your procrastination and excuses. #writingcommunity

Wednesday word of the week - Perilymph patsycollins.co.uk/wednesday-wo...

The Smashwords End of Year Sale starts today! Be sure you're doing what you can to promote your participation! Let readers know that now is the time to get a great deal your books at Smashwords! #authorsky www.draft2digital.com/blog/smashwo...

New scam today! An email, apparently from the Press Association, saying I've used their images without permission and owe them lots of money. It looked REALLY convincing - I initially thought it was genuine and they'd made a mistake in thinking I'd used the images in question.

Number one! patsycollins.co.uk/number-one/

Do you like a touch of spookiness in your stories? #Booksky mybook.to/SpookySet

Becca Syme, founder of the Better-Faster Academy and Host of The Quitcast, joins us to talk about what habits and practices we need to focus on in this brand new day of publishing, and which don't serve us anymore. #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zwi...

Free mini mystery. mybook.to/unearthing

Popping in to wish you all a fun day and evening. #Halloween

Hannah Jacobson, the founder of Book Award Pro, is the recognized authority on literary accolades and prestigious book recognition. She joins us at the top of the hour to talk about book awards and how authors can benefit from them. #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8VS...

Temporarily going to updates only on here. So much to get done before the end of the year, I'm stepping back from Bluesky for a while. I will be back... #staysafe

Foxden Acres, by Madalyn Morgan, with 1.3 million pages read, is the first in Sisters of Wartime England @Stormbooks_co “I laughed and I cried. I would recommend this book to all fans of historical drama.” #WW2 #RAF #landgirls #Kindle #KindleUnlimited #paperback #audiobook At: geni.us/23-pp-two-am

It's out today! Author friend Karen Storey's debut novel is out today. Find out why sheep have the right to pass through a hotel... #debutauthor

Tea time! patsycollins.co.uk/tea-time/

Banned Books Week spotlights stories that some try to erase—but indie publishing ensures your voice is never silenced. At the top of the hour, we explore how the freedom to publish empowers marginalized voices to bypass gatekeepers and reach readers. #bannedbooksweek www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SZN...

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For this Banned Books Week, our own CEO Kris Austin is quoted in The Hill reminding us to be vigilant in support of free speech, because it's our job to make sure publishing isn't controlled by a culture of fear and censorship. #authorsky #booksky #bannedbooksweek thehill.com/homenews/edu...

SWWJ saga writing competition is now open. Entries from new and already published writers welcome. Trophy, cash prizes and a year's RNA membership on offer. And only chapter one required to enter! #sagawriter #writingcompetition www.swwj.co.uk/competition/...

A wonderful woman and an inspirational novelist. Sending heartfelt condolences to her son and daughter. 💙♥️

A question for non-UK romance readers, I'd appreciate your help. Would you understand what is meant by the word 'elevenses'? Maybe you'd use a different term for the same thing, or does it mean something less innocent where you are? #romancereaders #romancecommunity #romancewriter

A question for non-UK romance readers, I'd appreciate your help. Would you understand what is meant by the word 'elevenses'? Maybe you'd use a different term for the same thing, or does it mean something less innocent where you are? #romancereaders #romancecommunity #romancewriter

Such a sad way to see in Monday. Wonderful, witty Dame Jilly Cooper has died. 😢 www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...

Wednesday word of the week - Zymology patsycollins.co.uk/wednesday-wo...

"If you’re looking for a mature romance that wraps you in warmth and promises a happy ending, give this one a try. I recommend you start this series from the beginning to experience the wonderful sense of community from the folks in Pelican Crossing." mybook.to/PelicanCross

Lovely new review of my free little short story collection. mybook.to/NADTD

Ran out of black printer ink midway through printing a document last week. Ink acquired. Monday morning's first task is planned. 🖨️ 📄📄📄📄

The best-selling novel, Foxden Acres, by Madalyn Morgan, is the first in The Sisters of Wartime England @Stormbooks_co “I laughed and I cried. I would recommend this book to all fans of historical drama.” #WW2 #RAF #landgirls #Kindle #KindleUnlimited #paperback #audiobook At: geni.us/23-pp-two-am

I have come to the conclusion the EHRC guidance on single sex spaces should not even come to Parliament. It is misleading and has caused distress for my trans constituents. I urge @bphillipsonMP to reject it on grounds of practicality and human rights. sianberry.org.uk/publications/l…

Free entry writing competitions. womagwriter.blogspot.com/2025/09/big-...

Join us at the top of the hour when Lauren Lacey joins Jim and Megan to talk about the success of Black Romance Book Fest, as well as the rise of indie authors and how that that has uplifted marginalized voices. #authorsky #blackwriters #writingcommunity www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcuD...

☕ 🍪 ready to remind my characters... #LoveStories

Holidays are over but managed to wrap up a fabulous summer with Afternoon Tea with writer friends in York. Met with Melinda/Linda Hooper and gifted her a copy of mybook.to/DarkHighlandSk… Time to put away the Factor 50 and get down to writing #9 for publication in 2026

Honey’s first love is back in her life … but is he about to break her heart again? 5 ⭐️'A thoroughly enjoyable read. Lovely rounded characters, lots of cake and a really great dog.' #99p #KindleUnlimited @saperebooks.bsky.social getbook.at/AfterAllThes...

Meet these great indie romance authors at the Romance Genre Indie Authors Starter Pack! If you wish to be included in the starter pack, reply here. #romance #writingcommunity #authorsky go.bsky.app/HMaARPe

We want the media and politicians to recognise that there is a large number of women who are supportive of the trans+ community. We call on them to report truthfully about the sources of violence against women and to address the systems that perpetuate harm. notinourname.org.uk/petition/not...

Pour yourself a few free short stories #Booksky mybook.to/NADTD

We are setting up at the author festival on Worcester Common next to Worcester City Hall ! Come on out and say hi! 4-8pm! #book #booksky #authorcommunity #Worcester

New #WriterBeware blog post: Gen AI-driven Nigerian writing scams have arrived recently & spun up fast. Two new ones: book club impersonations (charge a "spot fee" for appearance) & fake private book review communities (reviewers are "tipped" w/ a minimum buy) writerbeware.blog/2025/09/19/r...

M.K. Williams joins us at the top of the hour in a pre-recorded episode to share the lessons she's learned from the last decade as an author who helps other authors. #authorsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WSP...

Pleased to see #neorodivergent author and advocate Julie Day has published her non-fiction book to help and encourage parents, educators, and caregivers, and sharing her experiences. Amazon UK, but other platforms to follow. #Neurodivergent #SEND www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CW1NM5HH

Robert Redford's death is so sad. He's leaving a wonderful legacy with his support of independent films and screenwriters. I remember going to the cinema for The Sting, Three Days of the Condor, and The Way We Were. But, the one I immediately remembered was The Great Gatsby- he was perfect. #R.I.P