I'll be doing a "Mortal Choice" reading & book signing at Pelican Cove Condos near Sarasota, FL on Tues. March 10th. DM for an invite! DAVIDSHACTMAN.COM #medicalthriller #independentauthor #bookstagram #davidshactman #Thriller #authorevent

Come along if you dare! Young Lisa discovers a music box that sets her off on a journey packed with everything you could possibly want: magical characters and settings, drama, page-turning scenes, and a call to hope. Lisa's story

"The Man with Four Shadows," Book 2, is in editing, due for publication in 2027. Find Oleg's story and essays at Oleg's website, olegveretskiy.com - live link in profile. @veretskiy.bsky.social loves to hear from readers! #fantasy #ukrainianauthor #childrensliterature #kidlit

#IPNEMember Pierce Press is exhibiting at the #BOSKONE @boskone.bsky.social SFF convention in Boston February 13-15 with the first book in the fantasy trilogy by Ukrainian author & defender Oleg Veretskiy, OlegVeretskiy.com

@boskone.bsky.social Will be there with our Ukrainian author/soldier @veretskiy.bsky.social's epic fantasy and a painting based on his trilogy by the trilogy's principal artist Dasha Kochnieva. So excited for my first #boskone with our superstar intern @victoriapudova.bsky.social

If you're keen on fairytale rewritings, you might enjoy this conversation between @angelaslatter and GennaRose Nethercott, all about why they play in the fairytale space... www.speculativeinsight.com/extras/slatter-and-nethercott

More cons are in our future! #Boskone was amazing and we sold 11 special editions and promoted the Book 1 audiobook, to be released in April by PaigeVox.com.

Took me about 10 minutes to figure out which Salem they were referring to. We were just in the Massachusetts one last night and I'd hate to think this could happen there. I hope she recovers soon.

Compiling a list of #booktrailer producers - any recs? Mine is @nickhill.me of nomagnolia.tv.

It's nice to be distinguished, especially in the company of @veretskiy.bsky.social ! OlegVeretskiy.com #bookaward #ukrainianauthor #UkraineWillWin OlegVeretskiy.com

After a terrific meeting with illustrator Dan Fiore, we dragged our author Anne Spielberg @anne49bsky.bsky.social through slush and mud to soak in some American history at Old North Bridge today. She was such a good sport! Anne's children's book, The Iceberg & The Penguin, is due out in 2027.

Because of his missions and the holidays, we are going to reschedule @veretskiy.bsky.social's Sentinel's Circle discussion group for January. Oleg's critical effort for protective gear continues, so please pray for his safety, RT and send a few €$¥ via PayPal to [email protected] if you can.

Pierce Press will be there with @veretskiy.bsky.social's books, plus posters and fine art prints inspired by his trilogy; buttons, bookmarks, and other fun swag! Advance tickets at uccn.org/event/ukrainia…#ukrainiangiftst#christmasmarketet#thingstodoinbostono#ukrainianauthoro#ukrainianartrt

My daily #peace offering. #vermont #photography #photographer #photographers #nature #protectyourpeace #reflections #nature #mothernature #naturephotography #northeastkingdom

@tgwood505.bsky.social are you an @ipne.org member, being in Vermont?

Yes - today, Sunday 2/26 at 2 pm ET. #authortalk #livestream #ukrainianauthor

Yes!

In the shadow world of black-market kidneys, a single mother and FBI agent faces a terrible choice. Can she conspire with the killers she is investigating to get her daughter a life-saving kidney? DavidShactman.com

kickstarter.com/projects/piercepress/tales-of-the-wandering-mists-audiobook #audiobook #audiobooks #fullcastaudiobooks #audiobookstagram #bookstagram #fantasybooks #fantasybookseries #fairytalebooks #immersiveaudio #listening #projectwelove #ukrainian

See this painting in person at #Boskone63, Feb. 13-15, 2026 in Boston, MA. Inspired by OlegVeretskiy.com's trilogy, "Tales of the Wandering Mists," this 5' x 4' piece will be up for sale or auction.

MEET THE CAST of Tales of the Wandering Mists, Book 2! We have been able to get a sneak peek at the second book of this trilogy, “The Man with Four Shadows.” This will be another full cast of amazing characters we haven’t met yet, but we do know who at least a few of them are going to be…

Great news - let's all amplify and support!

MEET THE CAST of “Tales of the Wandering Mists!” Talking Sunflower: Susan Hohman A sassy, snappy guardian at the Inside-Out Man’s house. The flower teaches Lisa an important lesson about teasing others. A little bit about Susan: Susan Hohman is a Bucks County–based voice actor

UPDATE FROM THE AUTHOR Oleg put his career writing, teaching, and performing for children on hold to defend his country. But his heart has not forgotten its center: stories can change lives. We believe that with all our hearts. That’s why we work in telling stories.

Always inspiring to go to the live events! It was wonderful to introduce @veretskiy.bsky.social's book to the crowds at #arlingtonma Town Day!

When you hear those magic words, "SHORT-LISTED!" your heart skips a beat and you madly share the news with the book team! olegveretskiy.com/ozma-award #bookaward @chantireviews.com #epicfantasy #booksky @veretskiy.bsky.social

Yeah there's a unique vibe that comes from historical experiences and legends, I think.

Writing is amazing, but publishing is a different story. If you’re going to put yourself through publishing, make sure you write the stuff you love. Always.

FYI @piercepress.com has launched a book by Ukrainian author and soldier @veretskiy.bsky.social - it might be a good interview for you? They're having a book discussion today.

See you there!

Saturday's Ukrainian Flag Day/Independence events organized by uccn.org. Today they are holding a picnic at the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Jamaica Plain, MA. @veretskiy.bsky.social book cover artist Daria Kochnieva and I both contribute to their magazine, Chronicles.

I publish KidInAKilt.com series. First book was about forests, second about oceans, and the third will be about the atmosphere. Each book contains 10 related activities in the back.

We aren't sure why Daniel wears a kilt, maybe family ancestry? Anyway he just does.

@phelimkellycom.bsky.social any good suggestions for 2-3mo rental house in York or another picturesque corner of the UK?

#fanfiction is fun!

Pre-Order Your Collectible Cards at olegveretskiy.com. At last! The Characters & Settings Cards set for Tales of the Wandering Mists is available for pre-order. Even if you haven’t read the book yet, these tarot-style cards, beautifully illustrated by Luis Esquivel and

Ukraїner is a community and organization that has been researching Ukraine and the Ukrainian context since 2016, telling stories to Ukrainian audiences and broadcasting them to the world in dozens of languages. More about us 👉 www.ukrainer.net/about-us/

If you are going to the #EU or particularly #portugal from US East Coast, please LMK if you'd be willing to mail a book to Lisbon from EU. I've sent 6 copies of olegveretskiy.com 's Tales, 3 separate packages, and all 3 appear to be stuck in Portuguese Customs. You can't get there from here! 😡

@phelimkellycom.bsky.social any good suggestions for 2-3mo rental house in York or another picturesque corner of the UK?

Tell you what, maybe it's the old magazine-bod in me, but when I get a manuscript back for copyedits and the track changes column is practically empty throughout, I feel like I've come top of the class 😅

@literarylesliez.bsky.social do you know someone I could engage to evaluate a children's book manuscript? Paid

Could you make Cassandra's "Mortal Choice?" Come to my next author event in Wellfleet, Massachusetts on July 30th! For more information, visit davidshactman.com/events. #authorevent #davidshactman #medicalthriller #capecod #SummerReading

Wellfleet Dusk by Jennifer McChristian Canadian, b. 1960s Oil on Canvas

Gentle reminder that Oleg's Book Group meets Sunday at 2 pm US ET: olegveretskiy.com/book-club. Please RSVP and join us with your questions and comments - whether or not you've finished the Tales!

I'm quicker to follow back authors, lit journals, accounts with an interesting profile, those who interact. LMK if I've neglected you!

Oleg's book is a Chanticleer OZMA Awards Winner! Buy the book and support Ukraine at olegveretskiy.com/mists1-launc.... Oleg’s book has been chosen as a winner in the first round (longlist) of Chanticleer’s OZMA Book Awards, which recognize emerging new talent & outstanding works in the genres of

I'll be there!

@murecka.bsky.social are you writing in English? We have a book discussion on the last Sunday of each month for my author @veretskiy.bsky.social's books and other regional literature. You can join the list for notifications at OlegVeretskiy.com if you're interested in joining us!

Look forward to reading this beautifully produced book The Flood by Yevhen Lyr (Євген Лір) received from @ukrainer-en.bsky.social within a week of ordering. Thanks to @alexshvartsman.bsky.social for rec. #ukrainuanauthor #kakhovka