I received a scam email this morning posing as a producer from iHeartRadio, offering a 60-minute interview about my Zoe Vega series. Looked legitimate at first glance, but the sender was using a personal Gmail address instead of a corporate one. Classic phishing attempt. @victoriastrauss.com

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Just enrolled Measured Steps in Kindle Unlimited. The eBook is now exclusive to Amazon. Go grab it! 😊 #KindleUnlimited #KindleBooks #eBook #ThrillerReads #PsychologicalThriller a.co/d/0ez2QOJk

All six publications are NOW available exclusively on Amazon Kindle & Kindle Unlimited!! 🎉 #KindleUnlimited #KDPSelect #scifi #SciFiAdventure www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN6RYCS...

I am a full-time writer! 🎉

Here's what's coming from Dark Corridor Press over the next two years: The Silent Ward: an alien invasion short story set in a Jersey Shore ICU Time Shadows and Other Stories: ten science fiction short stories The Boston Outsider: introducing Hank Larsen, Boston PI #ScienceFiction #CrimeFiction

Yesssss!!!! I did not have the chance to post here.

The oldest bookstore on Earth! I had each stamped in Portuguese and English. My retirement vacay gift from my daughter. ❤️

The Italian editions of Our School Nurse are now available. These will likely be the final language offering, bringing the series to five languages total. English, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese & Italian. #childrensbooks #italy #nurses #schoolnurse #elementaryschool www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPCZVV5...

Another IngramSpark impersonation is going around. "Tailored proposal" = fees, which the real IngramSpark doesn't charge.

New #WriterBeware blog post: More gen AI-driven scams from Nigeria, aimed at tricking writers into paying for editing. As with other Nigerian AI scams, they're very roundabout, involving several intervening steps before getting to the editing referral writerbeware.blog/2026/01/30/t...

Only two days until my first novel is released! 🎉 ➡️ books2read.com/measuredsteps

This offer is doing the rounds. Sound tempting? Don't miss the last line: it's pay to play and will set you back $350.

A groundbreaking science fiction saga about consciousness, freedom, and the battle to define what it means to be human in a galaxy where minds can be stolen, uploaded, and enslaved. #sciencefiction #ebooks #spaceopera www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN6RYCS...

Countdown! Seven days. ❤️ 🎉 My 65th birthday as well.

Exciting news! Our School Nurse Series is now available in Italian! 🇮🇹 All three books are available for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, just in time for Valentine's Day! ❤️ Bring Nurse Jim's caring adventures to Italian-speaking children in your life. Pre-order your copies today!

When Cigarette Ads Interrupted Your Reading Nothing says "immersive reading experience" quite like flipping page 222 of your paperback and getting hit with a full-page Kent cigarette ad. The 1970s were a different time. Publishers would sell ad space right in the middle of your story. Crazy.

Warning about writing scams seems kind of beside the point right now...but a scam is still a scam. Scammer posing as a literary agent on MSWL & falsely claiming association w/ the Ampersand Agency. Her website is full of lies & a "team" of AI people patchenlucillen.wixsite.com/patche-n/about

The latest instalment's in the best selling Louisa Moss Mysteries Series are out now. Link in the comments #books #newrelease #newbookalert #newbookrelease #MurderCase #murdermysterybooks #bookrecommendations #bookrecs #bestselling

Here's the email that goes with the Amazon impersonation scam that's going around (note the fake email address--Amazon is not going to be emailing you from a Gmail address)

Happy National Science Fiction Day! 🚀 Celebrate with the Zoe Vega Series—an epic journey across dimensions where humanity faces ancient alien civilizations, quantum consciousness, and the fight for survival. #scifi #zoevegaseries #writingcommunity #nationalsciencefictionday2026

My FIRST novel! 🎉 ➡️ Release date: February 1, 2026 A gripping novel that explores the intersection of psychology, crime, and the complexities of human behavior. Available now for pre-order on major digital retailers. ➡️ a.co/d/cPfPzO5 #PsychologicalThriller #WritingCommunity

I have off until January 5, 2026, which gives me some much-needed time to edit Xerathia: Zoe Vega Series #5.

🕯️Somewhere, a reader is waiting for your words to light their darkness. Don’t stop.

Reclaim the pleasure of writing and pen the book you've always dreamed of #amwriting #writingcommunity #indiepub #writer #inventingreality www.amazon.com/Writing-Affirm...

Hoppy #SundayBunday ☀️ We hope you have a great week! ❤️🐰 #bunny #rabbit

We really need to bring back a focus on reading comprehension

Five great quotations about fictional characters #amwriting #Writing #writingtips #AuthorDictionary #writerscommunity inventingrealityediting.com/2...

The 10 bestselling Canadian books of 2025 #Canada The list is put together with data from independent booksellers www.cbc.ca/books/top-10...

Writing a YA novella with my daughter: what an incredible gift and legacy we've created together. ❤️ Available now at jswarnerauthor.com and all major digital retailers. #YAFiction #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #Coauthors #BookSky #Zamboanga #Philippines #YoungAdult #eBook #FamilyLegacy

Hello Bluesky! I'm back after a hiatus and looking forward to reconnecting with this community. Excited to be here and engage with all of you. #BlueskyCommunity

At 62, I discovered my purpose: writing. Every story I create reminds me it's never too late to find what makes you feel alive. Best decision I ever made. #AmWriting #booksky #purpose #writingcommunity

Discover stories that inspire, thrill, and transport you to new worlds! Visit jswarnerauthor.com I'm J.S. Warner, a multi-genre author with something for everyone. #AuthorLife #ScienceFiction #ChildrensBooks #PsychologicalThriller #IndieAuthor #JSWarner

Acknowledge and learn from your past without being consumed by it. "Living in the past" prevents you from fully engaging with your life as it is now. #quotes #quotestoliveby

Two unforgettable heroines. Available now at jswarnerauthor.com and major digital retailers. #HistoricalFiction #SciFiThriller #WesternFiction #ebook

The Our School Nurse Series Meet Nurse Jim, the caring school nurse who brightens every student's day. These heartwarming stories celebrate empathy, kindness, and the special role school nurses play in children's lives. #ChildrensBooks #schoolnurse #elementaryschool #kidslit #writingcommunity

The Zoe Vega Series Four thrilling stories. One unforgettable journey. Available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and all major digital retailers. #SciFiThriller #SpaceAdventure #novellaseries #writingcommunity #ebook

It's almost time for season 4 of the podcast! In the meantime, check out one of my favourite episodes of season 3 on Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. #Podcast #Worldbuilding #DungeonCrawlerCarl #TheWorldbuildersTavern #LitRPG #Fantasy #SciFi

You should never pay a literary agent to read your query letter or a publisher to produce it. Traditional publishing is not pay to play. #WritingTip

It's good that more attention is being paid to the plague of AI-drive scams that is driving writers batty (but please, don't mention Writer Beware, which has been reporting on them since August) www.thebookseller.com/news/authors...

The survey is open to non-members (I am not one) and to readers (who here is not &c.) so I encourage you to share your feelings on the matter. Don't assume that everyone already understands that AI is bad or why! I mean, people *should*, but you could say that about a lot of things.

Brighten up your child's room, classroom or reading corner with these great children's bookcases, bookshelves and bookends. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/resources/ch... #kidlit #amreading #picturebook #booklovers

Jeff Kinney on Greg Heffley: "“He is a funhouse mirror version of me. So his flaws are really amplified versions of my flaws. It's fun that you're reading about a character who's having it a little worse than you are.” | People buff.ly/5XqOp7U

Ready to discover something new? My stories are waiting for you at retailers worldwide. Whether you love thrillers, sci-fi, or heartwarming tales, there's something for everyone. ➡️ www.jswarnerauthor.com #ChildrensBooks #ebook #booklovers #thrillerbooks #SciFiAdventure

This is our Canada, our flag is a symbol of unity and peace. #OCanada #FlagDay #Canada #CanadaIsUnited #MapleLeaf 🍁Vive 🍁 le 🍁 Canada 🍁🇨🇦🍁

Urg. Wearing the same sweater in the video as in my profile pic. I swear I have more than one outfit.

Happy Saturday Morning! Show some ❤️ and follow me! #writerslift #Share #BooksWorthReading #GoodreadsChoice #writingcommunity #booklovers #writers #author #childrensbooks #nurses

Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Spring 2025 📚👍🏼 https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/new-book-releases/new-childrens-books-spring-2025/ #kidlit Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in Spring 2025. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-gra…