My forthcoming novel TO HELL AND BACK is now available on @netgalley.bsky.social for reviewers! The book comes out January 20th! To request a copy: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book... #bookreviews #arcbooks #advancereaderscopy #advancedreaderscopy #fantasy #Booksky

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For one pair of swordfighters, their marriage is worth going to Hell and back. It’s time for the cover reveal to my new book TO HELL AND BACK! Coming out January 20th and will soon be available for pre-order in paperback. The ebook is already available: shorturl.at/d2wes #CoverReveal #Booksky

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Tomorrow is the cover reveal for my next novel TO HELL AND BACK! #booksky #coverreveal #bookcover #fantasy #fantasybooks #fantasynovel #ToHellAndBack #authorsky

Sad that Robert Redford has passed away. One of my all-time favorite films is “Sneakers.”

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Not often I can catch a pic of Mocha with those eyes. She really is a sweetheart. #DogsOfBluesky

In less than 24 hours, I am going to be a first time author. #booksky #blacksky

Gondor calls for reviewers! My next book is available for review. TO HELL AND BACK comes out 1/20/26 & follows a husband-&-wife swordfighting duo who go to Hell to kill a demon & must rely on a small terrier to guide them back home. To apply for an ebook ARC: shorturl.at/8r1PT #booksky #indieauthor

Do not invoke the scorn and disdain of Roman. Pre-order FIEND www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734363...

Oh hey! Those #EpsteinFiles that “don’t exist” apparently do exist. Shocking. www.npr.org/2025/08/22/n... Who wants to place bets on how many times donny “pedo” trump is in there? A. Once B. Twice C. A Gazillion Times

Regan Blume’s debut single is officially out in the world today. You can find “Tennessee Vixen” on all the usual places for music. @spotify: shorturl.at/4a0MP @applemusic: shorturl.at/g3RRa @youtube: shorturl.at/KFpTs #music #newmusicalert #newrelease #newmusicfridays #TennesseeVixen

My son sent this to me. Always know your audience. #Buffy

Thrilled we’re getting a season 2 of #BlueEyeSamurai in 2026! If you need something to fill the void between now and then, check out my book West of Apocalypse. Like Mizu, my Ayleen Torr is a hellbent woman with a sword on a quest for revenge. www.billblume.net/books/west-o...

now onto happier things ... heading to the post office to send amazing books to our equally amazing readers Cheers!

A frightening clown that specifically seeks out children, instilling fear and anxiety in their hearts, lurking in shadows, waiting to strike.

Wicket update: he’s feeling super tired, but everything went well, and he’s cuddling with his mommy. Taking him home now. So glad he did all right. He’s officially 19 teeth lighter this evening. #DogsOfBluesky

The new hardcover editions of @travisbaldree.bsky.social's LEGENDS & LATTES and BOOKSHOPS & BONEDUST are on sale via @barnesandnoble.com! LEGENDS & LATTES... www.barnesandnoble.com/w/legends-la...

This woman does such a good job describing FIEND, I wish she could go on book tour instead of me www.tiktok.com/@sineadhanna...

Our dog Wicket is at the vet to get a dental extraction today, and the wait to pick him up is gonna be rough. That they need to do anesthesia so he’ll sleep through the surgery makes me anxious as hell. Gonna be worried about him all day. #DogsOfBluesky

Human artists, use only one piece to convince people to follow you.

Last night, I got to leave my mark on the new Fountain Bookstore–literally! Was so much fun getting to chat with Lamar Giles in the first event at the new location. Fountain has meant so much to my writing life (and reading life!). #RVA #Booksky #Writersky #writinglife

Was thrilled to interview @lamargiles.bsky.social tonight for the release of his new book STAR WARS: SANCTUARY, and this “Lightning Round” to close out things was one of my favorite parts. Thanks to Lamar and Fountain Bookstore for the opportunity to do this. #TheBadBatch #Booksky #StarWars

I’ll be dressed for the occasion at tonight’s event at Fountain Bookstore for @lamargiles.bsky.social’s new book STAR WARS: SANCTUARY. There’s still time to register: withfriends.co/event/238166... #StarWars #Booksky

It’s absurd how often I need to google “one or two words” when I’m copyediting. #Writersky

Out today: my next MG Horror, Ride or Die! Set in an abandoned amusement park and featuring a main character who just wants to be cool for one day, it really hits a lot of my childhood fears. Available wherever books are sold or available to borrow! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/703249...

Trump only got 56% of the vote in Texas this last election. Romney got 57% GWBush got 59% and 61% Reagan got 63% in 1984 Nixon got 66% in 1972 LBJ got 63% in 1964 FDR got 88%, 87%, 80%, 71% In the Solid South era, Dems routinely did >70%. None demanded the prize that Our Special Boy wants

Announcing Book Four of the Brimstone Court novels—coming the end of August! Books 1-3 of this 7-book spicy, open door series of demon romances are available on Kindle Unlimited & paperback. Book 1 is also on audio! These are interwoven standalone books. ARC SIGNUPS UPS ARE OPEN! Link 🔗 in bio.

If you prefer #audiobooks, here’s an “If you like…” guide for which of mine is right for you. West of Apocalypse, narrated by @amberdoesaudio.bsky.social: shorturl.at/4YvrO The Dragon Spy, narrated by @heatherkayling.bsky.social: shorturl.at/7pcMh #Booksky #audiobook

"I think one reason some tech people are unwilling to grapple with DOGE’s failure is that it would require acknowledging that their entire belief system about government — and in some ways broader worldview — was wrong." - @jhweissmann.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2025/07/wedn...

Made this a LONG time ago, and it’s still true. #Writersky #Booksky

Cleopatra lived closer in time to 'yeet' being in the dictionary than to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Hey, #booksky peeps: A month ago I put my sci-fi ebooks on Kobo. I currently have A DARK GENESIS on a limited FREE promotion. If you like dark/horror sci-fi, and need a quick poolside or beach read this August, get your Kobo out and download A DARK GENESIS. www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/...

Steam and itch.io have removed thousands of video games in recent weeks deemed to be "adult content" in order to comply with strict rules from payment processors like Mastercard. These policies censor artists engaged in lawful speech. Mastercard shouldn't be the gatekeepers of our digital freedom.

If you prefer #audiobooks, here’s an “If you like…” guide for which of mine is right for you. West of Apocalypse, narrated by @amberdoesaudio.bsky.social: shorturl.at/4YvrO The Dragon Spy, narrated by @heatherkayling.bsky.social: shorturl.at/7pcMh #Booksky #audiobook

It’s ridiculous VCU denied Sereen Haddad her degree for two months. When you consider the number of intoxicated students on a Friday night who run into campus police and graduate without any question for the matter, it’s absurd to target a peaceful protestor. chng.it/dYfhTWYBrF

BRIGANDS & BREADKNIVES by @travisbaldree.bsky.social is currently a SFF Spotlight Title on @netgalley.bsky.social! www.netgalley.com/catalog/cate... Due to be published by @torbooks.bsky.social on November 11th.

I entered this giveaway for the next book by @travisbaldree.bsky.social so fast, The Flash couldn’t have beaten me to it. #Booksky

trump is uglier and dumber than a prolapsed rectum… and millions of people thought making him president (again) was a good idea. People could have voted for intelligence and hope; they voted for ignorance and hate instead.

I really need cool graphic novels and animations to stop defaulting male when they portray non-human creatures who aren’t the central characters. You don’t need a *reason* for that frog standing over there to be female. 😒 Also, stop it with the defaulting the female as lighter. It’s racist/sexist.

I had so much fun last night chatting with author @plstuart-author.bsky.social on his “SIX ELEMENTALS INTERVIEW.” We talked about my novel WEST OF APOCALYPSE and what inspires our writing. Even if you missed the live broadcast, you can still check it out. www.youtube.com/live/KVAdiad... #Booksky

You know who all writers dislike? That guy who walks up to them at a party or some book event and says, “I’ve got a great idea for a book you could write that would be a guaranteed bestseller!” If you use AI to write your books, you are that guy. #Booksky

Announced today. Coming in spring LOW RED MOON, a Star Wars Outlaws prequel novel by Mike Chen, is coming to a bookstore near you on Feb. 3. Available for preorder wherever books are sold. Cover reveal coming soon.

Less than an hour until my chat with author @plstuart-author.bsky.social! Hope you’ll join us on YouTube at 7pm eastern. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVAd... #Indieauthors #Booksky

A quick mirror selfie at Abi’s as I dive into the editor feedback from Erin Wedemeyer for my new @audiomazes.bsky.social story “Secrets Hidden in the Light” that comes out in September! I’ll reveal more about this new story very soon! #AmEditing #AmWriting #indieauthor #authorlife #RVA #mirrorselfie

If you’d told me that of all the things that would potentially destroy the trump presidency, it would be canceling the Late Show, an episode of South Park, and the Fed chair shaking his head while factchecking trump in real time… no, there’s no Bingo card in existence with all that on it. No way.

I’m excited that I get to chat live with author @plstuart-author.bsky.social this Friday night on his “Six Elementals Interviews.” We’ll be discussing my novel West of Apocalypse and our writing journeys. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVAd...

Hey friends! With the Philly Bookstore Crawl briskly approaching and sponsorship funds not quite cutting it, I’m sharing my lil’ tip jar link. Could use a hand to help order our bookmarks and other printed materials, and pay our brilliant illustrator. ☕️ ko-fi.com/ericsmith

One of those rare “Got it in two” Wordle days for me: Wordle 1,496 2/6* 🟨⬛⬛🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩