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buy indie books. leave nice reviews for them. spread the word.

I am a landscape painter living in Tokyo, and I would be happy if all the art lovers here could see my paintings. #Paintings #OriginalArt #SkyPaintings #Landscape #ArtistsOnBluesky

I don’t know how to process the horrific fire hose of tragedy that has been omnipresent but has spiked this weekend, and I suspect I’m not alone. We aren’t meant to carry this much suffering and be able to function at “normal” capacity. Be gentle with yourself and others, if you can.

A heartfelt thank you to all who buy from independent artists, hire us, or even share our work or give words of encouragement. Even the most established of artists are feeling a decline in work and sales this year. Your support in all or any way is felt and appreciated amongst us! Thank you!!

Finished outlining Book 3 (as best as I can) and I’m taking a break for the holidays. Have a breather, watch some movies, go out with friends and family, and do something else for a little while! See you in January :) #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip

Companies including OpenAI have stolen vast libraries of works owned by the studios and created by WGA members to train their artificial intelligence systems. We have repeatedly called on studios to take legal action and defend the intellectual property we help create. variety.com/2025/digital...

I’m outlining Book 3, and it’s such a chaotic process. I have my notes app open and it’s either I go into a frenzy writing the story beat by beat… or I just put it down because I have no idea where my story is going next hahaha #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip

"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—" Reviews. Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.) Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!

Everyone has magic inside them! 𖤐⋆˚࿔⟡ˎˊ˗

Started working on Book 3. Why do I keep doing this to myself? Maps and Magicians was Book 3 and became Book 2, and now the book I had planned for Book 3 is going to be Book 4! Oh well. I have WAY too many ideas lol #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip

This is your occasional reminder that, if you like Neil Gaiman's stuff, but can't bring yourself to like it anymore for justifiable reasons, Tanith Lee is the author he is credibly accused of extensively cribbing from, and her work is on Audible, and AMAZING.

You know, just thinking about my first experience in the publishing world, and I wrote ONE time for my high school newspaper as a movie critic, but the editor (another student) messed up and never published my article. Oops lol #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip

Cozy horror has been a thing since John Wyndham, and always will be. In the end, cozy is like horror or romance; a modifier rather than a core descriptor. Cozy is a vibe, a "know it when I see it," and none of us, me included, can set hard rules for inclusion.

Give yourself a high five if you wrote a book this year. You did great!

Hey, you 🫵👁️👁️ You’re awesome.

Let’s talk about the joys of indie pub! A thing I love is that there’s so many types of things to do. I jump from writing to editing to marketing, and I don’t have to do the same thing over and over. Fun for the brain, yk? #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!! TREASURE AND THEATRES, Book 1 in my STARFALL THEATRE series, is STILL ON SALE for ONLY 99c!! Get it now at a discount for a limited time only!! 😁 buff.ly/0fpBZU8 #cozyfantasy #fantasy #booksky #sale #happyreading

Stop comparing yourself to other authors. Start collaborating with other authors. Start celebrating other authors. Start taking community seriously.

GOOD NEWS!! TREASURE AND THEATRES, Book 1 in my STARFALL THEATRE series, is STILL ON SALE for ONLY 99c!! Get it now at a discount for a limited time only!! 😁 a.co/d/79zOo7G #cozyfantasy #fantasy #booksky #sale #happyreading

This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥

HAPPY #cybermonday !! TREASURE AND THEATRES, Book 1 in my STARFALL THEATRE series, is ON SALE for ONLY 99c!! Get it now at a discounted price for a limited time only, and then take a look at Book 2!! 😁 a.co/d/79zOo7G #cozyfantasy #fantasy #booksky #sale #cybermonday #happyreading

Every time I see an author/creator I admire posting about what a poor month they’ve had, something inside me breaks. How can so much garbage and mass produced slop sell so well while the creatives I love struggle to make ends meet and consistently have day jobs?

IT’S OUT!!! Today is the release of MAPS AND MAGICIANS!!! When a defunct Thieves’ Guild and a legendary treasure resurface, Lina knows it’s time for another adventure! a.co/d/4OLQNbm #indieauthor #booksky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip #cozyfantasy #fantasy

I’ve been removing subscriptions to websites I no longer need, and I feel so much lighter. Anyone else? It always feels like businesses are clawing for your attention, and I don’t have time for that. (And yes, it’s ironic that I use social media to say all that!) #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky

HELLO!!! I have an announcement!!! To release MAPS AND MAGICIANS, I’ll have a sale on TREASURES AND THEATRES on Friday! Also, happy almost Black Friday and American Thanksgiving from this Canadian author 😉 #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip #cozyfantasy #fantasy

Big Dreams

When I try to take breaks, all I want to is start a new project! Anyone else? I’m thinking novellas in a cozy fantasy world with a protag travelling in a teapot-shaped mobile home. Whimsical, short, fun! #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip #cozyfantasy #fantasy

Just a heads up. I don't use Gen AI in my writing and never will. I don't use Gen AI for illustration and never will. I won't willingly or knowingly use Gen AI at all. I write because I love it. I pay indie artists because they deserve the work and the credit. Gen AI is not art.

Hello!!! I have something to show you!!! My BOOK COVER for MAPS AND MAGICIANS IS FINALLY DONE!!! Yay!!!! LOOK AT THAT RABBIT!!! IT’S SO PRETTY I AM OBSESSED!!! YAY!!! Out on Friday!! #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip #cozyfantasy #fantasy

I’m getting there with the formatting 👀 for Book 2 in paperback, and at the same time, I’m about to start on Book 3. Making lists and starting early are great motivators!! Let’s go!!! #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip #cozyfantasy #fantasy

I’m so excited!!! MAPS AND MAGICIANS IS OUT IN PRE-ORDER IN KINDLE FORM!!! Pre-order now: the next book in the Starfall Theatre series is coming out FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28th!!! Also, happy Wicked release date 😉 #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #cozyfantasy #fantasy

Writing Advice: Write your first draft as FAST as you can. The fastest I write a draft, the less plot holes there are because I have the story fresh in my mind. Also I’m always scared of forgetting things lol #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip

Some advice from a couple of years ago that I still think most creative people need to hear --

I HAVE NEWS! Here is the title reveal for my new book!! After Treasures and Theatres, say hello to the next book in the Starfall Theatre series: MAPS AND MAGICIANS!!! I hope you enjoy it when it comes out 🥹 #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip #cozyfantasy #fantasy

While editing Book 2, I found the most delightful typo. "Music drifted into Lina’s nose." Amazing. What’s your favourite editing error you’ve found in your writing? Lmao #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip #cozyfantasy #fantasy

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I can finally announce that the sequel to Treasures and Theatres is coming out soon!! I’m done with editing and just need to open up InDesign. Stay tuned!! #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip #cozyfantasy #fantasy

You know, it’s been kind of a tough week (and it’s only Wednesday!). We’ve had a power outage the past two days, and I’m basically recovering from the cold. It was weird, but it’s getting better lol. #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip

Nov 12th - The Hill Valley clock tower was struck by lightning, George decked Biff and saved Lorraine, Marty travelled Back to the Future. 📽️📅 Back to the Future (1985)

You know, I don’t miss the bird site anymore, but I did miss the #writingcommunity there. And then I found BlueSky! I’m so glad I found this little space carved out by writers. You’re awesome :) #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip #cozyfantasy #fantasy

On behalf of all self-published authors, I authorize you to reach out & tell us if you really enjoyed something we wrote. We’re all dog-paddling in a sea of self-doubt & impostor syndrome & those little messages mean a lot. Unless stated otherwise, our DMs/inboxes are always open for kind words 💞

I hate it when when people do things in a different way than everyone else, and then are called "cringe" or "weird". I’ve come up with a new motto for that now for those naysayers: "you lack whimsy". #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip

it's pretty cool trying your ass off. being passionate about the things you create. gushing about your characters. talking loudly about all of it. there's nothing cringe or annoying about it. who cares if someone laughs? or whatever they think. fuck 'em. their joylessness does not pertain to you

Shoutout to the person who read my ENTIRE NOVEL in like A DAY at the beginning of October on Kindle Unlimited. You’re a real MVP! 👍🏻 #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip #cozyfantasy #fantasy

I can’t believe the plot of my books is always like, "Lina, NO!” “Lina, YES!!” I love my protagonist lol #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip #cozyfantasy #fantasy

Want a cozy fantasy that feels like watching a sunrise over mountains? Check out Mosswood Apothecary! shop.jprindfleischix.com/products/mos... A botanical alchemist ventures north to research waning magic, and discovers love. #booksky #cozyfantasy #queerfantasy #queerbooks

Blue Jays by Anishinaabe and French artist Cody Houle. www.etsy.com/ca/shop/CjHo... www.instagram.com/houlefineart

Happy Halloween!! I hope everyone is having a great spooky time. If anyone’s interested, I’ve got a cool cozy fantasy adventure with ghosts you may want to look at 👀 a.co/d/iHUzxqy #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip #cozyfantasy #fantasy #halloween #happyhalloween

Trick or Treat 🐱🍭 #art #halloween #cats

Shoutout to the lovely Australian lady who complimented my books on vacation. You were too kind :) And now when I look at my author copies, I think about how when I said I bought copies for myself, she said: "as you should!" #indieauthor #booksky #authorsky #writingcommunity #amwriting #wip