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Listen up! You *can* find #free audiobooks online. ow.ly/2qgL50v8gC0 #audiobook #audiobooks #free #readmore #freebook #amreading
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November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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How do romance writers find inspiration for their steamy scenes? J.A. Jackson (@Jerreece) gives us a hint ... ow.ly/K48G30r81tH #authorQA #romance #romancewriter #romanceauthor #romanticsuspense #romanticsuspensewriter #romanticsuspenseauthor #amwriting
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November 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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How do romance writers find inspiration for their steamy scenes? J.A. Jackson (@Jerreece) gives us a hint ... ow.ly/K48G30r81tH #authorQA #romance #romancewriter #romanceauthor #romanticsuspense #romanticsuspensewriter #romanticsuspenseauthor #amwriting
Romance and romantic suspense author J.A. Jackson's photo and website URL.
November 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Offering a first book free is a great way to hook new readers -- but only if they *know* it's out there! Seven ways to spread the word about your #free #ebook: ow.ly/Ve4X50ADrjU #bookmarketing #authortips #writerslife #indiepub #selfpub #indiepublishing #selfpublishing
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November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Make your Fussy bargain emails even fussier with our new single-retailer newsletters. If you want 40+ bargain #Kobo books in your inbox on Tuesdays and Fridays, sign up here: buff.ly/yCNXAlq #ebook #book #ebooks #amreading #bargainbook #bookdeal #bargainbooks #bookdeals
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November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Sometimes characters can feel like a reader's friend -- other times, like with @bronwyn_leroux, it's the author who becomes a real-life buddy. ow.ly/ttf930r81tI #authorQA #fantasy #YA #youngadult #fantasywriter #fantasyauthor #YAlit #YAauthor #YAwriter
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November 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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New authors (and veterans) often tense up at the thought of marketing. Take a deep breath and check out some tips to sell your #ebook on #Amazon and beyond. ow.ly/9XPZ50Abt78 #bookmarketing #authortips #writerslife #indiepub #selfpub #selfpublishing #kindle #indiepublishing
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November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Rather than scrolling through social media, browse our library -- with the past month's featured books -- instead. ow.ly/lyCH50v8gr3 #ebook #book #ebooks #books #readmore #amreading #bargainbook #bookdeal #bargainbooks #bookdeals
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November 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Author Edmund A.M. Batara loves reader feedback, especially if it'll solve the issue of his stories writing themselves while his hands are literally full. ow.ly/QpKm30r81tJ #authorQA #fantasy #fantasyauthor #fantasywriter #sciencefiction #scifi #scifiwriter #scifiauthor
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November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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The last word you write is the first step on another journey: that of releasing your novel. Here are seven tips to set you on the right track if you take the self-publishing route! ow.ly/coLk50zSVfQ #authortips #selfpub #indiepub #selfpublishing #indiepublishing #publishing
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November 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Book purchases literally change the lives of authors and their families. Several writers explain how at ow.ly/IZKu30l8sMC. #readmore #Publishing #IndiePub #IndiePublishing #SelfPub #SelfPublishing
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November 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Why do some fans of Nayden Kostov (@RaiseYourBrain) put excerpts of his books in their kids' lunchboxes? ow.ly/OXcK30r81tK #authorQA #author #writer #funfact #trivia #nonfictionauthor #nonfictionwriter
Nonfiction author Nayden Kostov's photo and website URL.
November 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Self-publishing guru @DavidGaughran: Writing isn't "coal-mining, but it's a different kind of tough." ow.ly/1lJK30pakXt #authorQA #selfpub #indiepub #selfpublishing #indiepublishing
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November 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Being a bookworm doesn't have to mean breaking the bank -- here's how you can read more while spending less. ow.ly/u7RQ50v8ghZ #free #readmore #freebook #freeebook #amreading #ebook #ebooks #bookdeals
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November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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At first blush, writing seems like a rough hobby for someone resting their arms and hands. But it worked out just peachy (in the long run) for USA TODAY bestselling author @JasperTScott! ow.ly/Yki930r81tL #authorQA #scifi #sciencefiction #scifiauthor #scifiwriter
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November 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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The book industry is constantly changing and evolving -- stay in front of your ideal readers by studying these nine current trends. ow.ly/5vsg50zNKDH #authortips #selfpub #indiepub #selfpublishing #indiepublishing #publishing
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November 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Your public library is a great place for free audiobooks, and so are these online resources. ow.ly/e39F50vDtnt#... #audiobooks #free #readmore #freebook #amreading
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November 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Feeling frustrated that you haven't realized your dreams yet? Take heart — it took @David_Wind thirty-three years to publish his first novel, and he definitely hasn't looked back since. ow.ly/eutU50ALgvY #authorQA #indiewriter #indieauthor #scifi #fantasy #thriller #mystery
Multigenre author David Wind's photo and website URL.
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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A great way to attract new readers -- and ultimately increase sales -- is to discount your book or even offer it for free. Find out how to ensure your promotional price achieves those goals: ow.ly/GPug50zCPUs #authortips #selfpub #indiepub #selfpublishing #indiepublishing
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November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Make your Fussy bargain emails even fussier with our new single-retailer newsletters. If you want 40+ bargain #GooglePlay #ebooks in your inbox on Tuesdays and Fridays, sign up here: buff.ly/c6b5dEF #ebook #book #amreading #bargainbook #bookdeal #bargainbooks #bookdeals
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November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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.@authorJMBuckler wanted to give her readers more than just an escape from reality — so what else do they gain from her #YA #fantasy tales? Find out in our #authorQA with the award-winning writer: ow.ly/fDHp50AGis2
YA fantasy and adult fantasy fiction author J.M. Buckler's photo and website URL.
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Finishing your book is only half the battle when it comes to your writing career -- staying up to date on publishing trends is just as important. Here are 7 resources to help you with that: ow.ly/E05t50yKYyU #authortips #selfpub #indiepub #selfpublishing #indiepublishing
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November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Peek into the genres that aren't your standard preferences -- and discover some hidden treasures -- in our library of bargain books: ow.ly/wQPn50vDtzs #ebook #book #ebooks #books #readmore #amreading #bargainbook #bookdeal #bargainbooks #bookdeals
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November 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Author Elizabeth Klehfoth (@lizklehfoth) got her first hit of literary fame as a third-grader, and she hasn't looked back since ... to the delight of mystery and thriller fans. ow.ly/VPuF50ABdHq #authorQA #mysteryauthor #mysterywriter #thrillerauthor #thrillerwriter
Mystery and thriller author Elizabeth Klehfoth's photo and website URL.
November 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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The best way to guarantee you'll have more #ebooks to enjoy in the future? Buy a few now! ow.ly/IZKu30l8sMC #readmore #Publishing #IndiePub #IndiePublishing #SelfPub #SelfPublishing
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November 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM