Amanda Marquardt
@amarquardtauthor.bsky.social
Author of open door romance. ❤️🔥 My published book and upcoming projects include small town, cowboy, and motorcycle club romance.
💍Blue collar wife
📚Homeschooling mom of four
✨AuDHD rep
🌪️Anxiety rep
🩷💜💙
💍Blue collar wife
📚Homeschooling mom of four
✨AuDHD rep
🌪️Anxiety rep
🩷💜💙
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I glance at Darius, wondering about us, wondering if this is possible, if he is stability and danger, excitement and home, because so far, he’s everything. He’s fire. —Secret Butterflies (free right now! Get your copy)
February 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I glance at Darius, wondering about us, wondering if this is possible, if he is stability and danger, excitement and home, because so far, he’s everything. He’s fire. —Secret Butterflies (free right now! Get your copy)
Hey #booksky if you like small town romance, you can grab my duet for $1!
✨ mybook.to/when_sparks_...
✨ mybook.to/when_sparks_...
February 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Hey #booksky if you like small town romance, you can grab my duet for $1!
✨ mybook.to/when_sparks_...
✨ mybook.to/when_sparks_...
These are books that got my eldest back into reading after years of fighting. Without them she wouldn’t have moved on to “better” reads. Reading should be enjoyable.
And can we not create negative relationships with food while we’re at it? 😒
And can we not create negative relationships with food while we’re at it? 😒
February 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
These are books that got my eldest back into reading after years of fighting. Without them she wouldn’t have moved on to “better” reads. Reading should be enjoyable.
And can we not create negative relationships with food while we’re at it? 😒
And can we not create negative relationships with food while we’re at it? 😒
Did you know, I have an open ARC app?
🔥 When the Smoke Clears is book two in The Fallout Duet
🔥 It’s a true sequel so you NEED to read When Sparks Fly first
🔥 WSF is on KU and will be FREE on Valentine’s
forms.gle/RB3a42zMRZwj...
🔥 When the Smoke Clears is book two in The Fallout Duet
🔥 It’s a true sequel so you NEED to read When Sparks Fly first
🔥 WSF is on KU and will be FREE on Valentine’s
forms.gle/RB3a42zMRZwj...
February 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Did you know, I have an open ARC app?
🔥 When the Smoke Clears is book two in The Fallout Duet
🔥 It’s a true sequel so you NEED to read When Sparks Fly first
🔥 WSF is on KU and will be FREE on Valentine’s
forms.gle/RB3a42zMRZwj...
🔥 When the Smoke Clears is book two in The Fallout Duet
🔥 It’s a true sequel so you NEED to read When Sparks Fly first
🔥 WSF is on KU and will be FREE on Valentine’s
forms.gle/RB3a42zMRZwj...
Me:
*Sets self-imposed goal. Panics being behind the entire time and makes a mad dash to meet it.*
Also me:
*Manages to keep on top of goal.*
🤔 Feels too easy.
💡 Let me hyperfocus on this new story idea, conceptualize a four part series, outline 14 chapters, and begin researching.
#authorlife
*Sets self-imposed goal. Panics being behind the entire time and makes a mad dash to meet it.*
Also me:
*Manages to keep on top of goal.*
🤔 Feels too easy.
💡 Let me hyperfocus on this new story idea, conceptualize a four part series, outline 14 chapters, and begin researching.
#authorlife
February 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Me:
*Sets self-imposed goal. Panics being behind the entire time and makes a mad dash to meet it.*
Also me:
*Manages to keep on top of goal.*
🤔 Feels too easy.
💡 Let me hyperfocus on this new story idea, conceptualize a four part series, outline 14 chapters, and begin researching.
#authorlife
*Sets self-imposed goal. Panics being behind the entire time and makes a mad dash to meet it.*
Also me:
*Manages to keep on top of goal.*
🤔 Feels too easy.
💡 Let me hyperfocus on this new story idea, conceptualize a four part series, outline 14 chapters, and begin researching.
#authorlife
Trying something new. I’ve been writing a short story for an anthology and I’m scrapping it completely. Creativity is dry in this area, so I’m writing without any kind of plan whatsoever. Even more than pantsing. I know nothing.
January 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Trying something new. I’ve been writing a short story for an anthology and I’m scrapping it completely. Creativity is dry in this area, so I’m writing without any kind of plan whatsoever. Even more than pantsing. I know nothing.
Trying to prep content for the week. Send positive vibes. 🤣
January 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Trying to prep content for the week. Send positive vibes. 🤣
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People on the "dump Amazon" bus related to books. Remember that many writers don't have money to print, market, and get our books in front of Indie bookstores. Bookstores still rely on big publishing to select books to sell. Without Amazon, our books don't exist. #indiebooks #booksky #authors
January 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
People on the "dump Amazon" bus related to books. Remember that many writers don't have money to print, market, and get our books in front of Indie bookstores. Bookstores still rely on big publishing to select books to sell. Without Amazon, our books don't exist. #indiebooks #booksky #authors
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January 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Reposted by Amanda Marquardt
It’s only ¢99!! Quirky contemporary romance
January 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It’s only ¢99!! Quirky contemporary romance
Not me having to look up the word “projectile” while writing because my brain malfunctioned. But I’m over 13k in my WIP, so I’ll take it.
#booksky #authorproblems #wins
#booksky #authorproblems #wins
January 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Not me having to look up the word “projectile” while writing because my brain malfunctioned. But I’m over 13k in my WIP, so I’ll take it.
#booksky #authorproblems #wins
#booksky #authorproblems #wins
If you’re an open door romance author looking for a pod, let me know! I’ve added an area in my Discord server for author chats. Accountability check ins, arc shares, etc.
January 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
If you’re an open door romance author looking for a pod, let me know! I’ve added an area in my Discord server for author chats. Accountability check ins, arc shares, etc.
I’m 7500 words into my third book, and coming off 95,000 it feels like nothing. 😄 This also feels like the most I’ve plotted a book before. Maybe that means I can get words onto the page faster over the next week. One can hope.
#authorlife
#authorlife
January 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I’m 7500 words into my third book, and coming off 95,000 it feels like nothing. 😄 This also feels like the most I’ve plotted a book before. Maybe that means I can get words onto the page faster over the next week. One can hope.
#authorlife
#authorlife
😍 It’s cover reveal day for When the Smoke Clears! @kbg.designs_ did another stunning job!
Make sure to start with When Sparks Fly.
📌Preorder: mybook.to/Whenthesmoke...
📌 Website (For all content notices. Potential spoilers.) amandamarquardt.square.site
📌 ARC App: forms.gle/z4k36yoWYsDP...
Make sure to start with When Sparks Fly.
📌Preorder: mybook.to/Whenthesmoke...
📌 Website (For all content notices. Potential spoilers.) amandamarquardt.square.site
📌 ARC App: forms.gle/z4k36yoWYsDP...
January 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
😍 It’s cover reveal day for When the Smoke Clears! @kbg.designs_ did another stunning job!
Make sure to start with When Sparks Fly.
📌Preorder: mybook.to/Whenthesmoke...
📌 Website (For all content notices. Potential spoilers.) amandamarquardt.square.site
📌 ARC App: forms.gle/z4k36yoWYsDP...
Make sure to start with When Sparks Fly.
📌Preorder: mybook.to/Whenthesmoke...
📌 Website (For all content notices. Potential spoilers.) amandamarquardt.square.site
📌 ARC App: forms.gle/z4k36yoWYsDP...
I’m doing a thing. 😉 The cover reveal for my second book, When the Smoke Clears, is tomorrow! So here’s a little teaser because I can’t resist. My newsletter subscribers got a sneak peek and they’re in love! 😍 #booksky #teaser #coverreveal
January 20, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I’m doing a thing. 😉 The cover reveal for my second book, When the Smoke Clears, is tomorrow! So here’s a little teaser because I can’t resist. My newsletter subscribers got a sneak peek and they’re in love! 😍 #booksky #teaser #coverreveal
Today’s pre-move activity: organizing hand-me-downs from the bigs to the toddlers. There’s entirely too much and I’m ready to burn it all. 🧺 Breaking up the monotony by creating graphics for my street team. #momlife #authorlife #indieauthor
January 20, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Today’s pre-move activity: organizing hand-me-downs from the bigs to the toddlers. There’s entirely too much and I’m ready to burn it all. 🧺 Breaking up the monotony by creating graphics for my street team. #momlife #authorlife #indieauthor
Hey #booksky I haven’t said it yet, but I have a current ARC opportunity! Book two of my cowboy romance duet, When the Smoke Clears, will be out to arc readers next month. You NEED to read When Sparks Fly first!
Book one: mybook.to/when_sparks_...
ARC app for book two: forms.gle/z4k36yoWYsDP...
Book one: mybook.to/when_sparks_...
ARC app for book two: forms.gle/z4k36yoWYsDP...
January 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Hey #booksky I haven’t said it yet, but I have a current ARC opportunity! Book two of my cowboy romance duet, When the Smoke Clears, will be out to arc readers next month. You NEED to read When Sparks Fly first!
Book one: mybook.to/when_sparks_...
ARC app for book two: forms.gle/z4k36yoWYsDP...
Book one: mybook.to/when_sparks_...
ARC app for book two: forms.gle/z4k36yoWYsDP...
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If you’re looking for an editor, you need to have a chat with Megan! Her perspective is immensely helpful and her in-line comments are everything. 🤣 Plus she offers intimacy and violence coordination. I want to keep her to myself, but so many can benefit from her experience and continued training.
Friendly reminder of the services I offer for editing!
If you want to work with someone who will honor your words, practice transparent communication, and leaves ridiculous in-line comments, we’d probably be a good fit. #authorsky
If you want to work with someone who will honor your words, practice transparent communication, and leaves ridiculous in-line comments, we’d probably be a good fit. #authorsky
January 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
If you’re looking for an editor, you need to have a chat with Megan! Her perspective is immensely helpful and her in-line comments are everything. 🤣 Plus she offers intimacy and violence coordination. I want to keep her to myself, but so many can benefit from her experience and continued training.
Since the boycott-Amazon-books note is going around again, please let me remind you that many indies rely on that income. Support independent bookstores AND independent authors. Many sell direct, including e-book options.
#booksky
#booksky
January 20, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Since the boycott-Amazon-books note is going around again, please let me remind you that many indies rely on that income. Support independent bookstores AND independent authors. Many sell direct, including e-book options.
#booksky
#booksky
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Reposted by Amanda Marquardt
I wonder which message will resonate more
January 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I wonder which message will resonate more
I know some are excited about TT being “back”. I have major concerns and no current plan to participate.
January 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I know some are excited about TT being “back”. I have major concerns and no current plan to participate.
Loving all the #booksky posts!
I’m still new here and looking to build my bookish community as I transition from meta. 📚 I’m an author of open door romance and a reader of all kinds of things!
I love genuinely connecting with readers, narrators, cover designers, illustrators, authors, and more.
I’m still new here and looking to build my bookish community as I transition from meta. 📚 I’m an author of open door romance and a reader of all kinds of things!
I love genuinely connecting with readers, narrators, cover designers, illustrators, authors, and more.
January 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Loving all the #booksky posts!
I’m still new here and looking to build my bookish community as I transition from meta. 📚 I’m an author of open door romance and a reader of all kinds of things!
I love genuinely connecting with readers, narrators, cover designers, illustrators, authors, and more.
I’m still new here and looking to build my bookish community as I transition from meta. 📚 I’m an author of open door romance and a reader of all kinds of things!
I love genuinely connecting with readers, narrators, cover designers, illustrators, authors, and more.