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Hazel Allen
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Non-binary writer and blogger from Oregon.
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Did you know you can get your book listed in our catalog for free? And that you can also list your ARCs too to recruit more readers.

Help us help you (as much as we can) by getting listed today 📚💙

#books #booksky #indie #reads #getlisted
October 12, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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And you can get your books listed too, for free! tally.so/r/3XpObO
The Book Listing Submission Form.
Made with Tally, the simplest way to create forms.
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September 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Discover awesome reads like this one on the new BookStack website!

What will you discover?

#books #booksky #bookstack #indie #poetry 💙📚
Find my book on BookStack. Cover of Inside the Sun and Moon by Hazel Allen shown centered. Text: Ten soft poems. About love, longing, and loneliness. All from a queer writer. Discover awesome reads like this one, or get yours listed too for free! https://indiebookstack.com
September 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Reaching out creates a bigger impact than you might realize.

#poems #discussion #suicideprevention
Poem: Reaching Out - World Suicide Prevention Day.
This poem contains topic matter such as suicide ideation, and discussion of suicide. Please read only if you feel comfortable.
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September 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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A stellar opportunity to win some amazing prizes!
September 9, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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The BookStack Catalog is opening its new website for a testing phase on Monday! Will you be checking it out?
indiebookstack.bsky.social BookStack @indiebookstack.bsky.social · Aug 28
BookStack's new website is opening up for a test run this upcoming Monday. Will you be a part of it?

#bookstack #books #authors #reading #writing #new #website
You're invited to a first look, 9/01/2025. Venue: https://indiebookstack.com A few things to keep in mind: This is to test functionality of some sections of the BookStack Catalog, namely the Authors and Books sections. There will be a short feedback form you can fill out to share your thoughts and suggestions. However, the website’s blog editor isn’t optimized well for mobile. So desktop web-browser viewing is preferred. And lastly, this is a one-day-only event. @indiebookstack
August 29, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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Finished reading They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera. Great read, loved the LGBTQ+ representation. Totally didn’t make me emotional or anything 🥹

#booksky #books #reading 💙📚
Review page for They Both Die at the End. Score given: 5 stars
August 29, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Don’t let this opportunity to get some free promo for your upcoming book go to waste!
indiebookstack.bsky.social BookStack @indiebookstack.bsky.social · Aug 24
Authors, we’re nearing the beginning of next month— and I still need more books to include in my indie release radar. Have one coming out in September? Drop it here 💜

#books #booksky #indie #newreleases #indiebooks #authors #newbooks
August 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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It’s my birthday, so for today only, get a digital copy of Inside the Sun and Moon for free when you use code BIRTHDAY24 at checkout, cheers! 🎉

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#poetry #indie #birthday #book #reading #booksky 💙📚
Banner: Hazel Allen Writes - Birthday ebook Giveaway Text: Today is my birthday and to celebrate, I’m doing a free ebook giveaway. It’s just for today though, so if you want one, head over to my ko-if and make sure to use code BIRTHDAY24! Thank you so much everyone for your support over the past year. I hold much love for each and every one of you! ❤️
August 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Searching for some new reads to add to your TBR? Narratess has got you covered.

#books #indie #fantasy #sci-fi #horror #sale
August 21, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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Seriously, where are they at??

#books #newreleases #indie #release #radar #authors #reading #readers
The "I am once again asking" Bernie Sanders campaign meme. Text reads: I am once again asking you to link your upcoming september book releases in the comments below)
August 20, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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Had the honor of recently being featured in @imagine2create.bsky.social's podcast "The Writer's Draft. I talk about my cat in there too so you absolutely need to give it a listen!

#podcast #writing #poetry #cat #furbaby
August 20, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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Another poem from my upcoming collection "Leaving the Monochrome," and yeah, it's about my cat. Why wouldn't it be?

#poetry #poems #cats #booksky #books #upcoming #newreleases #indie 💙📚
Poem: Little Moments
A poem about my cat, from the upcoming Leaving the Monochrome collection-- available now for pre-order.
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June 29, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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I'm pleased to announce my next poetry collection, Leaving the Monochrome comes out on July 22nd.

Containing 20+ poems, this book focuses on mental health, and the struggle of leaving the monochrome.

LF ARC Readers. Interested? Head down the comments.

#books #booksky #newreleases #poetry 💙📚
Leaving the Monochrome. Mental Health. Poetry. Talks about loss, grief, and mental health. By Hazel Allen. Personal journey. Short Reads. Arc readers needed. Releases July 22nd. Book cover is in the middle.
June 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Just finished Love in the Liner Notes by @kattakis.bsky.social and I really, really enjoyed it. Expect a full review on my blog in the next week or so. 💙📚

#books #booksky #reading
Love in the Liner Notes Goodreads page
June 2, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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What books are you checking out? 👀
June 1, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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If you haven’t yet this is a really great opportunity to get some of your books listed on the catalog for free.
indiebookstack.bsky.social BookStack @indiebookstack.bsky.social · May 30
#Authors: Have a book or two you want to get listed for free in our catalog? Comment down below and I'll send you a link to our form. Thanks to someone's kind sponsorship I have 30 spots I can give out!

#books #booksky #indie #bookstack
Header: BookStack Substack's Indie Book Catalog. Indie Authors: Thanks to someone’s kind sponsorship of The BookStack Catalog, I am able to give out thirty book listing spots in our catalog for free!Have a book, and want yours listed? Drop a comment down below to let me know, and then I’ll reach out with the listing form. Please note: There’s a limit of up to two listings per person.
May 31, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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If you haven’t listened to Bradley’s podcast yet, I highly recommend it. You won’t be disappointed.
imagine2create.bsky.social Bradley Ramsey @imagine2create.bsky.social · May 31
This week's episode of the Saved as Draft podcast is packed with five new story shout outs, a discussion on setting your story's scope, and an interview with author T.P. Kaaos!

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#podcast #writingcommunity
Saved as Draft Episode 21: Setting Your Story's Scope
Five new shout outs, how to properly scope your stories, and an interview with T.P. Kaaos!
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May 31, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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@indiebookstack.bsky.social is hosting a big ole giveaway where you could possibly win up to $50 in gift card credit towards whatever books you wanna buy. It's free-to-enter, so nothing to lose if you don't win.
May 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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If you like adding to your TBR pile, but don’t have money to do so. This giveaway could be a great opportunity to get more! Free-to-enter, with a chance to increase the prize pool. Don’t miss it!

#books #booksky #indie
indiebookstack.bsky.social BookStack @indiebookstack.bsky.social · May 28
Head on over to BookStack for a free-to-enter giveaway, where you could possibly win a bookshop gift card. The card starts at $25, but may increase based on number of entries.

Learn more here: buff.ly/zwCDMaO

#books #bookstack #booksky #reading #indie
May 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Earlier my first ever podcast episode went up, and within it I had the chance to interview @imagine2create.bsky.social.

Honestly it was loads of fun, and I can’t wait to make another episode soon.

#bookstack #podcasts #writing
May 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Both mesh together to form my brain 😌

Credit: worry__lines

#adhd #brain #audhd
Meme shows two people, one with a spreadsheet in their head, the other with a palette in theirs. Text reads: you have spreadsheet brain, I have palette brain. Credit: worry__lines
May 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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indiebookstack.bsky.social BookStack @indiebookstack.bsky.social · May 12
"SELKIES is an exploration of the stories we tell ourselves. Through a series of thirteen poems and short essays, the work examines themes of family, love, nature, and mythology."

If you like poetry, this may be a great addition to your collection!

#books #catalog #bookstack #booksky 🩵 📚
SELKIES
SELKIES is an exploration of the stories we tell ourselves.
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May 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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This week's poetry prompt-- which is the final of the poetry prompt weekly series-- is here! Go check it out, and perhaps feel inspired to write?

#poetry #writing #prompts #autumn
Poetry Prompt Weekly: The Autumn Sunset.
A prompt which invites reflection and conversation. How will you write this one?
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May 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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The #BookStack Giveaway ends on May 12th at 12am PT. Get entered now for a chance to win a $25 BookShop.org gift card.

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#books #giftcard #booksky #freetoenter #indie 💙📚
Image with header that says: BookStack Below that is the word Giveaway, fading out from the top to the bottom of the image. Centered in bottom half is a Bookshop.org gift card, labeled with $25. Bottom text reads: https://indiebookstack.substack.com
May 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM