Ah, poetry! The timeless dance of words! April reminds us of this enduring magic, as it is #NationalPoetryMonth — a celebration of language, expression, and the voices that shape our shared humanity. Here are ten reasons why poetry still matters. #PoetryCommunity bodaciouscopy.com/why-poetry-m...

Can Gillian Lancaster resist the seduction of her captor, Captain Blake Morvane, or is she destined for a fall? #piratebooksrecs #SwordFights #romance #BooksWorthReading #booklovers #mustread www.amazon.com/author/raellelogan

Three men hold the keys to a treasure's tomb. One key has been taken to the grave when Lone Stafford's father is murdered by a pirate. In her search for her father's slayer, Lone becomes stranded aboard the ship of her father's enemy, Hunter Draylin. What will befall Lone if she falls for Hunter?

What will it take to break through the ice to free Warrior Markay's battered soul from the bloodied chains that bind him? Rossin Morgan, the woman who has been hiding in Warrior's house, is determined to find out, no matter the cost. #romance #BooksWorthReading #PirateBooks

Pirate Hunter Draylin sees her betraying father in Lone Stafford’s eyes, but her touch is a siren’s song, a storm he cannot override. Hunter believes Lone has her secrets, a web of deceit, but when she lies in his arms, Hunter's torn between the blood he craves to spill & the love he cannot deny.

Travel. Meet people. See the Milky Way from a dark sky location. Watch the Northern Lights dance. Find whales and listen to them sing.

Today's Substack: advice to help with your short stories almakatsu.substack.com/p/writing-sh...

“Mr. Darcy’s Complex Courtship,” a #PrideAndPrejudice Regency #romance! Would Mr. Darcy sacrifice his legacy for love? On Kindle Unlimited and at Audible! mybook.to/MDCC #MrDarcy #JaneAusten #AwardWinning #IndieBooks #BookSky

Ah, the tantalizing dream of #selfpublishing. It’s the siren call that whispers, You can do this your way. And you can—but let’s not pretend it’s simple. That’s why I’m offering self-publishing success tips for authors who want it done right. #WritingCommunity

A man's eerie whisper calls to Areena Slade as she explores the ruins of Britain's Blackriver Castle - is she hearing a ghost, a seductive voice on the wind, or is something far more sinister afoot? A PIRATE'S WHISPER IN TIME www.amazon.com/author/raellelogan #romance #timetravel #PirateBooks

Pirate Hunter Draylin sees her betraying father in Lone Stafford’s eyes, but her touch is a siren’s song, a storm he cannot override. Hunter believes Lone has her secrets, a web of deceit, but when she lies in his arms, Hunter's torn between the blood he craves to spill & the love he cannot deny.

No Life but Immortality by Liudmila Brus is an ambitious, idea-rich work of #dystopianscifi spanning centuries, continents & even planets. An impressive debut to a trilogy that dares to ask difficult questions about identity, morality, and #immortality. #BookReview

Let’s talk honestly about what good writing really means. And why chasing perfection is one of the fastest ways to lose your momentum and your joy. You have permission to make a mess. #WritingCommunity #AuthorSky

You’ve written your first book. Congratulations! Your manuscript is edited, proofread, and ready for the world. Now comes the big decision: self-publishing vs traditional publishing. Which is right for you? Let's review! #FirstTimeWriters #DebutAuthors #AuthorSky

They’re fantastic, aren’t they? Leen Hamo collaborated with Sultans of String, so she’s been on my radar for a while. What a voice!!

A reminder that The Brotherhood of the Eagle Omnibus edition is discounted until 18th April if you want to pick up all four books at a great price. With four bonus short stories and three new maps, there’s lots to enjoy for new and existing fans alike. books2read.com/Brotherhood-...

For #musicfans, this is a follow-up video where Bob Geldof is talking about this talking (the writing, recording, etc) www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VTk...

This is an interesting and thought-provoking read.

Pirate Hunter Draylin sees her betraying father in Lone Stafford’s eyes, but her touch is a siren’s song, a storm he cannot override. Hunter believes Lone has her secrets, a web of deceit, but when she lies in his arms, Hunter's torn between the blood he craves to spill & the love he cannot deny.

And that’s the trillion dollar question.

If you're a Tim Curry fan like me, here's why you should read his memoir, Vagabond. I promise you'll love it! #BookSky📚️

Crafting romantic chemistry in fiction is like conjuring the perfect spell. It demands precision, harmony, and just the right touch of enchantment to leave your readers spellbound. Here are some practical tips to refine those sparks of passion. #WritingRomance

Current read - once more being dazzled by the work of one of the best SFF authors alive! Finally finishing THE SARANTINE MOSAIC with LORD OF EMPERORS by @guygavrielkay.bsky.social ! Long overdue!

My friend, Australian author Boris Glikman, writes with a brilliant, philosophical mind. If you enjoy fiction that challenges you as you read, his stories will be perfect for you. Here's The Shadow of the Great Nebula of Orion. #shortstories #speculativefiction

Can Gillian Lancaster resist the seduction of her captor, Captain Blake Morvane, or is she destined for a fall? #piratebooksrecs #SwordFights #romance #BooksWorthReading #booklovers #mustread www.amazon.com/author/raellelogan

Pirate Captain Blake Morvane may have kidnapped her for revenge, but Gillian Lancaster is not about to let him frighten her regardless of his brutal threats, she will not submit to him - has Blake finally met his match? #romance #PirateBooks #HistoricalRomance #booklovers #bookrecommendations

ROMANCING A PIRATE With her father murdered by pirates, Lone Stafford is led into the embrace of her father's enemy at her quest for justice. Will she surrender her life to the villain who is her father's brutal killer? #romance #PirateBooks #bookstoread #historicalromance #booklovers #books

Expert #bookeditor for #indieauthors, Christine Bode, shares her journey, creative influences, and thoughts on AI in a compelling interview with @plstuart-author.bsky.social on SIX ELEMENTALS. Apologies for my spotty WiFi, but I think you can enjoy most of it.

There’s a rare kind of story that doesn’t simply unfold. It lingers, curls into your thoughts, and quietly reshapes the way you see the world. My conversation with Jason Garman revealed that Reflections in the Dark is exactly that kind of story. #speculative bodaciouscopy.com/jason-garman...

Understanding the difference between #editingtypes can feel overwhelming. Developmental editing, structural editing, line editing, stylistic editing, copyediting, and proofreading. But how do they differ, and in what order should you approach them? Learn more 👇

#WritingCommunity Let’s explore the impact good editing has on reader engagement and how it enhances the reading experience.

Today on Chapter by Chapter, Waking Up to Life by Boris Glikman is a powerful philosophical #shortstory that explores the value of existence through the lens of a surreal life-or-death interrogation. #speculativefiction Read here: 👇 www.chapterbychapter.ca/blog/waking-...

Lone Stafford's quest to bring justice to her father's slayer is thwarted when she falls into Hunter Draylin's embrace, a pirate whose lusty caress she cannot resist. Will she be captured in an evil web, dying at the sword wielded by her father's killer? #PirateBooks #romance #HistoricalRomance

ROMANCING A PIRATE With her father murdered by pirates, Lone Stafford is led into the embrace of her father's enemy at her quest for justice. Will she surrender her life to the villain who is her father's brutal killer? #romance #PirateBooks #bookstoread #historicalromance #booklovers #books

Before people come to Kingston to experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup, the city should consider cleaning up its garbage. @kingstonist.bsky.social My plea to the City of Kingston — made for the third year in a row, only this time publicly — PLEASE arrange to have the insane amount of

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Pirate Hunter Draylin sees her betraying father in Lone Stafford’s eyes, but her touch is a siren’s song, a storm he cannot override. Hunter believes Lone has her secrets, a web of deceit, but when she lies in his arms, Hunter's torn between the blood he craves to spill & the love he cannot deny.

My latest #author interview has just gone live on jayetroop.com and it features two award-winning authors Amanda Nelson & Lisa-Marie Potter. They're such lovely #WritingCommunity members and we discuss co-authoring, #marketing tips, and much more.

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Two #Dublin detectives follow the blood stained evidence of a murder case deep into Irish #mythology, legend, #folklore, and blood thirsty little #creatures--THAT BITE!!! READ FREE WITH #KINDLEUNLIMITED. "The Wee Ones" by Darryl Hughes mybook.to/0mnaA #readersofbluesky #horrorcommunity

🩸📚 What horror awaits down this mysterious tunnel? Do you dare discover the truth? #vampirebooks #gothvampires #Philadelphia #urbancrime #urbandetective #paranormal #readingcommunity

Expert #bookeditor for #indieauthors, Christine Bode, shares her journey, creative influences, and thoughts on AI in a compelling interview with @plstuart-author.bsky.social on SIX ELEMENTALS. Damn spotty WiFi to hell. 😉 bodaciouscopy.com/expert-indie...

Today at 1:00 p.m. EST, I’ll be talking to @plstuart-author.bsky.social on YouTube for his SIX ELEMENTALS interview series. We’ll talk about my background, poetry, editing, the author/editor relationship, and more. Join us at www.youtube.com/live/YkRu1aQ... #BookSky #WritingCommunity

BLACKHEART Lochlanaire Blackheart's assassin past and his pirate present are about to collide, and blood will spill over Siren Rain, the woman that a British king wants dead. #PirateBooks #assassin #books #romance #betrayal #SwordFights #adventure #historicalromance

#NationalPetDay means giving my beautiful Eloise extra time outside to sniff all the smells of spring, roll in the grass, chew on sticks, and go for at least two long walks. Because she deserves a day dedicated to her! ❤️🐾✨

Venture into the Abyss alongside Seth and experience the beautiful, illuminating horror within. “A stunning debut.” “This is an excellent novel.” “Has filled the gap left by Neil Gaiman in this genre of writing.” THE MONSTERS AMONG US, a cinematic dark fantasy novel: books2read.com/u/m27rzr

It's #NationalSiblingsDay, so I want to give a shoutout to my sister, Dianne. She's the kindest, most loving woman, who is always super busy because she has so many people in her life. Not a bad position to be in. She's also a wife, mom, aunt, and grandmother of four. I wish I were more like her.

I loved Reflections in the Dark by Jason Garman, too! I reviewed his book, and we also did an interview for my blog, which publishes on Tuesday. He's an interesting guy! bodaciouscopy.com/reflections-...