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Author S.M. Norton
@smnortonwriter.bsky.social
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I’m a queer, self published author. My debut novel, CRIMSON SHADOWS, a slow burn lesbian romance with bullets, longing, and defiance in the Wild West.

Western, MA

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Current WIP is a queer fantasy!

https://tinyurl.com/crimsonshadowsbook
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#marketingscam #writingcommunity #authors #fiction
November 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Today’s #WIPSnips! #amwriting #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #QueerFantasyReads
Excerpt from my WIP.
November 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Today’s #WIPSnips! #amwriting #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #QueerFantasyReads
Snippet from my WIP
November 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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#pubtips #indieauthors #indiebook #indiepub #selfpublishing inventingrealityediting.com/2...
6 Tips on Uploading Your Self-Published Book
Uploading your book when self-publishing sounds complicated, but it’s really not. Being aware of what’s involved and then going through the process a couple of times will help make it a…
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November 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Sorry for the delay! Been incredibly busy! But today, I have the #WIPSnips word of “week” #QueerFantasy #amwriting #writersky #LGBTQ
Excerpt from my WIP
November 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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#writingcommunity #authors #fiction #author #writing #amwriting #amediting #LateNightWrite #writer #booksky
Embrace Your Writing Journey: Tips for Self-Motivation
Unlock your writing potential by embracing the right mindset. Discover how motivation can elevate your creative journey today!
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November 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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#PublishingSuccess #amwriting #writersky #authorsky #goodreads
October 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Just got another 5 star review on my #LGBTQ debut novel! 😁 #amwriting #WriteSky #writingcommunity #WritingPrompts
October 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Sorry for the lack of #WIPSnips! Been bombarded with life! Here’s is today’s word! #amwriting #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #QueerFantasyReads
Snip from my WIP
October 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Today I have “missed”. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #amwriting #SapphicReads
Except from my WIP
October 6, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Starting October 7, I’m running a #kindlecountdown deal for my book!
#amwriting #IndieAuthors #LGBTQReads #BookPromotions
Crimson Shadows
Crimson Shadows - Kindle edition by Norton, S.M. . Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Crimson Shadows.
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October 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Bruins game with my wife at TD! Two fights, and Bruins up by 3!
#hockey #wlw #nhl #bruins
October 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Another #WIPSnips! Sorry, no actual bears but I do have “bearing”!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #QueerFantasyReads
Snippet from my current WIP
September 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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So I don’t have the word for today’s #WIPSnips, but I do have “swampy” which is a derivative so going with that today!
#amwriting #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #QueerFantasyReads
Snippet from my WIP
September 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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The #WIPSnips today is “absorbed”! #authorship #writingcommunity #amwriting #QueerFantasyReads
Snippet from my current WIP.
September 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Today the #WIPSnips is “leave” and you get a twofer as it’s in this snippet twice!
#amwriting #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #QueerFantasy
Snippet from my WIP
September 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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No lies told. 🤣 #wlw #LGBTQ+
September 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Today’s #WIPSnips is red. #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #WriteSky #amwriting #QueerFantasyReads
Excerpt from my current WIP.
September 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Here is today’s #WIPSnips! At 50K and still growing strong! #Writingprompts #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #amwriting #Queer #fantasy
A snippet from my work in progress.
September 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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The #WIPSnips for today! #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #amwriting #QueerFantasyReads
Excerpt from my current WIP.
September 15, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Today’s #WIPSnips is “worst” but I’m going with “worse” today! #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #amwriting #queerfantasyreads
Excerpt from my WIP
September 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Today’s #WIPSnips! Clocking in around 45,000 words so far on my #WIP #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #amwriting
Excerpt from my current WIP with the snip today being “half”
September 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Coming March 2026!
August 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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My debut lesbian Western romance still ranks in the top 15% in its categories on Amazon after 7 months! I’m 30k words in on my LGBTQ fantasy. Sapphic romance in magical worlds, anyone?

#amwriting #lgbtqbooks #lesbianfiction #fantasybooks #sapphicbooks #romancewriters #bookcommunity #indieauthor
August 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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I’ve been helping some writer friends fix scenes that weren’t working. Pacing, dialogue, etc.

I really like doing it.

I’m trying out a small offer: beta pricing for fast, clear notes on one scene (fiction or script). DM me if curious!

#WritingHelp #FictionFeedback #SoftLaunch #WritingCommunity
August 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM