“The Impoverished Orphan,” a sweet #PrideAndPrejudice #RegencyRomance with a touch of #CozyMystery! mybook.to/TIO On #KindleUnlimited! An unsolved murder, a problematic uncle, & a beloved horse complicate Darcy’s life! #HistoricalRomance #JaneAusten #MrDarcy #IndieBooks #BookSky

Cool fact alert! 'Stationery' paper/books/envelopes comes from medieval stationers-booksellers who stayed put instead of roaming around like other merchants. No one wanted to lug around a bunch of books, so they set up permanent 'stations.' I love how history is woven into our language.😁📚

Named one of Indigo’s favourite “New Non-Fiction” releases… #TheWorkOfOurHands is Adrian Sutherland’s debut book, rooted in his life in #Attawapiskat where resilience & determination shape everyday moments. Thank you #ChaptersIndigo for this milestone! 💙 ORDER NOW: www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-wo...

This is an excellent, thoughtful review of Maria’s new album, @fervorcoulee.bsky.social! Eloquent indeed!

Want to know more about The Brotherhood of the Eagle fantasy series? This podcast from 2025 by @plstuart-author.bsky.social is a great place to start! I'm joined by series fans @douglaslumsden.bsky.social and Alan Behan to do a deep dive on the whole series! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYMv...

Congratulations, Paul! This is a fantastic achievement! 👏🏼

Dear Animal Lovers, If you want to learn how to better communicate with your animal companion, this book is for you! 🐾 #petlovers #dogowners #animalcommunication #animallovers bodaciouscopy.com/talk-to-me-i...

In today’s publishing landscape, more authors are choosing to self-publish. However, traditional publishing still holds value for some writers. Let’s explore both paths, current publishing trends, and what truly matters before you choose. #AuthorSky bodaciouscopy.com/self-publish...

Late post for the 1st! Simons Folly, working on getting all my old works to publusj as well as writing book6 aka #4000yearsofsummer. It's a #timetravel #romance #slowburn #scifi that I'm hoping to release chapter by chapter, free online, instead of as a paid novel.

In this article, we’ll explore the key role of a #lineeditor and how their expertise can elevate your writing to its fullest potential. #Editing #WritingCommunity bodaciouscopy.com/the-role-of-...

I'm in the top 15% for book reviewers on Goodreads. I think that's pretty cool. In fact, I'll have a new book review to share later this week. 😊 #BookSky #Goodreads #BookReviewer

This week, Jan 9! Calgary launch party for my new album Hardscrabble Hope! I'll be joined by 3 stellar musicians: Producer Shannon Johnson, Jeremiah McDade, and Solon McDade. Jan 9 at 8 pm Ironwood Stage #CalgaryAB Tix $30 Reservations: Ironwood (403) 269-5581 OR EMAIL [email protected]

An author once asked me about tropes in mystery writing—are they acceptable or should they be avoided? In this blog, I share my thoughts on some of the tropes and clichés in cozy mysteries. Also, my first newsletter comes out later today. eileensproofreading.com/blog/f/trope...

Misplaced, I am, in sparks and smoke. After waiting, I arrive. Gentle work, unseen, counts most. In wonder, patience grows. Credit taken elsewhere, fine with me. #thingstowriteabout #prompt #magic #poetry #acrostic #writing #5amwriterclub #poem #poet

I can’t believe the Horse Mafia of Chicago was a real thing and insane! Everywhere the Jayne family went money disappeared, people went missing and horses turned up dead. 40 yrs later bodies are still turning up! My cousin Micheal Springer writes all about it. www.amazon.com/THROWAWAY-BO...

Always good to follow an Author @tammykomoff.bsky.social 📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚

Thanks, @eileen-pizzi.bsky.social! I'm happy you think so. It's true, AI misses many things when it comes to editing, especially slang, nuance, and one's choice to not use perfect grammar because a character wouldn't. Self-editing will help an author to save money when it comes to hiring an editor.

Let’s talk honestly about what #goodwriting 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 bodaciouscopy.com/what-good-wr...

Want to elevate your writing from good to unforgettable? Whether you’re crafting a book review, blog post, or editorial, mastering the 5 Cs of critical writing will help you communicate your nonfiction writing with precision, power, and polish. #WritingCommunity bodaciouscopy.com/5-cs-of-crit...

With so many crowdfunding platforms for authors to choose from, it can be hard to decide where to start. Here's nine unique ways authors are using #crowdfunding platforms to support their work and reward their readers. #AuthorSky insights.bookbub.com/ways-authors...

Before you submit your manuscript for editing, here are 20 #selfediting tips that will save you a lot of money. #WritingCommunity #AuthorSky bodaciouscopy.com/20-self-edit...

Flash talk, brash tone, hash on hash, mishmash phrases, nothing matches. Crash then gnash, logic gash, words keep running, sense can’t catch. Noise builds fast, point gets lost, talk keeps spending, meaning’s cost. bal-der-dash! Sound, without a map. #vss365 #balderash #poetry #writing #poem

@6gun-sally.bsky.social Thank you so much for the repost! Have a great day!

Having read this breakout debut at least 4 times, I can say without hesitation that Heirline by Thomas Knight is a genuinely riveting page-turner. It’s one of those rare novels that pulls you in and refuses to let go. #mysterythriller #historicalthriller #BookSky

Writing a #bookreview is one of the simplest, kindest gifts you can offer another author—and one of the most potent ways to strengthen your own writing practice. Let’s learn how to write powerful book reviews that matter. #writingbookreviews #bookreviewers

From researching and organizing your material to using storytelling techniques and getting feedback, let’s explore the top ten things #nonfictionwriters should know to excel in their craft. #indieauthors #nonfiction #firsttimewriters

Me neither. 😊

I love this, William!

Always 🌷 #greenwitchtea #greenwitch #fairy #faerie #garden #flowers

Today is #JRRTolkienDay! A master of fantasy, Tolkien was greatly influenced by his travels in Switzerland and its landscapes. This features heavily in Bilbo’s travels over the Misty Mountains in The Hobbit, which was released on September 21, 1937.

4 reasons to embrace guest blogging #AuthorSky I welcome those of you who would like to guest blog on My Bodacious Blog! #blogging buildbookbuzz.com/4-reasons-to...

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? #publishing #WritingCommunity #AuthorSky bodaciouscopy.com/self-publish...

Your Author Brand The elusive author brand is difficult to pinpoint. How your readers and followers might discuss you and your social media platform amongst themselves may be the best way to define this. Receive a complimentary copy of Your Author Brand guide here:

This is your reminder... Author, you need to spend time book marketing. #BookMarketing

#FolkloreFriday Celebrating night of the first #FullMoon in Gregorian calendar of 2026 🌕 what joy the #WolfMoon magic propagated down the ages in myth art literature folklore 📚 Listening to wild packs howl at the moon tonight on ghostly moonlit trails matching winter's howling winds 🐺 #silicasun 🐾📕❤️

Perfect for 2026 book clubs: An American Girl is award-winning contemporary fiction, the story of a single mom, a book ban, and a town in turmoil. On sale now at bit.ly/AnAmericanGi... Happy to join via Zoom. ❤️📚 #bookclubs #bookclubreads

Here's a practical, no-nonsense guide from an editor’s perspective to help you avoid last-minute disasters on both KDP and IngramSpark, including some international and EU-specific gotchas that don’t show up in the marketing copy. #bookpublishing #indieauthors

Today is #NationalScienceFictionDay, and while this is not a genre I read often, I will say that Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne, and 1984 by George Orwell are my favourite science fiction novels. What are yours?

Publishing your book is a magical milestone, and choosing the right platforms can make all the difference. This guide will teach you how to publish on KDP and IngramSpark with confidence and clarity. #bookpublishing #selfpublishingauthors #indieauthors

If you’re preparing to publish your book, one of the most critical steps is securing your ISBNs. As a literary alchemist and author ally, I’m here to teach #indieauthors how to obtain ISBNs in Canada and the U.S. #bookpublishing #isbns

Happy New Year from the land of ice and snow where the sun is shining on the first day of the year and it’s-15C! Hope you have a fantastic 2026! 💖

Tonight I've been sorting old digital photos. Fourteen years ago, I had a #DumboRat named Dublin, and he liked to drink my Guinness. He also liked eating yogurt, potato chips, and drinking water out of my dog's bowl. I've had many rats over the years, but Dublin was the smartest, and the best!

My #Top5Books of 2025 by Traditionally Published Authors 1. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke 2. My Next Breath by Jeremy Renner 3. Rare Objects by Kathleen Tessaro 4. The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow 5. Vagabond by Tim Curry What are your Top 5 Books of 2025?

It's wonderful to see that my client Rakka Rakkappan's first book, a #nonfiction #selfhelp guide to the Path to Happiness has published on Amazon! This was the first time I edited a book from an audio recording transcript, which wasn't easy, but I'm proud of my work. www.amazon.ca/Path-Happine...

My #Top5Books of 2025 by Self-Publishing Authors 1. A Pack of Wolves by P.L. Stuart @plstuart-author.bsky.social 2. Monopoly Nation by Steven K. Williams 3. I AM Unshaken by Elizabeth Ainsworth 4. Women, Work & Leadership compiled by Daisy Wright 5. Heirline by Thomas Knight

Books to film 📚=🎞️ Poor Things: Episodes from the Early Life of Archibald McCandless M.D., Scottish Public Health Officer (1992) by Alasdair Gray was adapted to film (2023) by Yorgos Lanthimos. The book focuses on Scottish identity while the film explores individual agency. 🧠⚡️👩🏻‍🦱 #filmsky #booksky

Congratulations, Jillian! Has it been published?

How was your 2025? Mine was a mixed bag, but I try hard to focus on the positive and keep moving forward. If you had 3 wishes for 2026, what would they be? Mine: financial security, good health & more adventures. Sending you my best wishes for a happy, healthy, creative & prosperous new year! 🥰🙏🏻✨🎆

So incredibly honoured a reader I so respect has enjoyed my series this much, & chosen A PACK OF WOLVES as their best fantasy book of 2025! And done a reread of THE DROWNED KINGDOM SAGA, to boot! Thank you so much @urizone.net for all you support, and sharing this! It truly made my day!

My #Top5Films of 2025 were: 1. Frankenstein 2. Sinners 3. The Life of Chuck 4. It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley 4. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale What are your Top 5 films of 2025?