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Katta Kis (she/her)
@kattakis.bsky.social
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Witchy, queer indie romance author with chronic pain conditions 🖤✨
📕Love in the Liner Notes out now
📗Love at the Rock Show out now
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Katta Kis (she/her) @kattakis.bsky.social · Nov 1
Hi all, introduction time! I'm a witchy queer author with chronic pain who writes contemporary romance. I'm currently in the middle of the Pagans & Pop Stars series about a former boy band and their friends (and exs) all finding love.
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eoghanwalshbxl.bsky.social
Looking for nature/animal-centric non-fiction book reccomendations for an 11 year old who’s not very confident in her English reading.

Is Diary of a Young Naturalist beyond that level, for example?
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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sunnycogs.bsky.social
Now that I'm done drafting the Calamity's Leftovers duology it's on to the next story or I'll lose my mind! The next step is research for Drops of Gold, an urban fantasy I have loosely plotted.

So.

Anyone have book recommendations for folklore creatures & cryptids? I want to be respectful and-
November 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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headhearthands.bsky.social
Looking for book recs with a couple specifications: anything written in the past decade which, to your mind, is an example of “florid, flowery, or magniloquent prose” THANKS!
November 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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evashambles.bsky.social
I am still looking for a book rec... Any #mythology nerds on Bluesky? Is #booksky a thing, or #mythsky?
November 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
kattakis.bsky.social
#romancelandia
golinsoul.bsky.social GolinSoul @golinsoul.bsky.social · 22h
I feel more people here have these kind of tastes and could give a good book recommendation. My friend is delving into Romantansy and i found out they lean towards the monster love flavoring with the tags of "enemies to lovers, male monster, female mc". Anyone know a book that covers this?
November 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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runjuliet.bsky.social
hey #Romancelandia -- i need recs for college age/new adult fiction/romance with non-white and/or non-white protagonists for a university pop fiction collection.

that's a lot of slashes...let me know what needs clarification...
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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courtneymilan.com
So there’s a lawyer going around BlueSky right now responding to everyone talking about the Anthropic book settlement by (1) urging people to opt out and (2) saying that they are representing authors who are opting out.
November 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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calling33.bsky.social
The world is out of control. Let's burn it down.

Or, for those who aren't aspiring arsonists, there's our bundle featuring 17 stories that do exactly that and give tyrants exactly what they deserve.

So, 17 books for $16 - how could you resist?

📚

itch.io/b/3348/burn-...

#ReaderSky
https://itch.io/b/3348/burn-it-down Alt text for ad graphic: A background of flames. Text reads: BURN IT DOWN! Bundle 17 books for $16 November 13-16th Thumbnail book covers line the top, bottom, and left margins of the image: Now and Then and Back Again by A.P. Howell Fruits of the Gods by William C. Tracy Rise of the Resistance by Niranjan Into The Forest by Natasha O’Connor The Killing Song by Felix Graves Birthright by M.A. Vice Heirs of Hyarch Book One: The Spellking's Heir by Chris Mitchell Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson The Backwards Knight by Matthew Siadak Loyalty to the Max by Maya Darjani What May Rise From the Ashes by Susanne Schmidt Their Village, Their Fortress by Dylan Madeley Gift of Snow by C.L. Carhart When In Erebus by Paris Vivian Kotov Syndrome by S. Morgan Burbank Wherever the Stars Call by S. Jean A Path of Endless Crossroads by M.C. Burnell
November 14, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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kaizeal.aquakatpublishing.com
IT LIIIIVES! Riyati Ripple is officially out! Come for the traumatized teens, stay for the increasingly further traumatized teens

Direct 🏠 store.aquakatpublishing.com/collection/r...
Itch Bundle 🔗 riyati.ink/itch-ripple
Other Retailers 🛒 riyati.ink/ripple

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Header text that reads, “Every act of defiance steers you into the person you were always meant to become.” A 3d mockup of an ereader with Riyati Ripple’s cover is on the left. On the right, the following bullets are listed: Third book in series Dark Fantasy Contemporary & low fantasy with urban fantasy elements Buffy x Persona 4 Vibes 1st Person & Multi PoV Classism & effects of generational poverty Demi, ND fMC Found Family Reincarnations Intricate Elemental Magic Childhood Friends Slow Burn 97k words (~320 pages) Retailers Logos for the itch.io, ko-fi, Campfire, Payhip, Apple Books, Kobo, Smashwords, Google Play Books, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon Kindle are listed. Underneath says "+ more @ riyati.ink/ripple" The promo image is yellow and brown colors, with a faded yellow magic glyph with foreign characters. Text reads as follows: “After Nimaka’s death and the older selves returning to their own time, Kylie ran from all she’d known and grown up with at North Opal Pines, but she soon learns she can’t run far or fast enough. She thought she could leave it all behind: go back to being a normal high school student, make new friends, keep her grades up and her mother happy. But Nimaka’s death has only rallied the two others, and now they’ve stalked Kylie to her new school. Even worse, they have a mysterious new leader who no longer seeks to just kill Kylie but all those she knows and loves…. and the body count is rising. Kylie can’t get by on “just surviving” anymore: to protect herself — let alone those around her — she must become as strong and cunning as Siani was, or everyone she’s ever known and loved will die with her.” Illustrated character art for Kylie Rae, Jordan Boyle, and Maya Van Daele are together. To their right are mockups of an ereader, smartphone, and print book that has Riyati Ripple’s cover. Under the mockups is the text “riyati.ink/ripple” in a bubble. There are faded yellow particles and a yellow faded glyph on a black background. On top of the particles and glyph is text that reads: I just needed the damn piece of paper. That’s all that mattered. I could do this, would do this. Yet despite telling myself that more than once in the past few weeks, I still wondered if this had been nothing but a massive mistake. I pulled my jacket tighter around myself. Outside was like a humid swamp hell, but they must’ve had the AC running full blast inside. It worked for the best since I preferred long sleeves, but outside of work, I hadn’t been in an AC’ed environment in weeks now — nearing a month. It brought me back to the question I’d asked myself so many times now: how was I going to do this?   Just as predictably, there was only one answer as well: it didn’t matter; I had no other option.   -Maya On the bottom left, there is a picture of a teenage girl with dark brown hair and light emerald eyes pensively looking to the side. To her right, retailer logos are listed as follows: itch.io, ko-fi, Campfire, Payhip, Apple Books, Smashwords, Google Play Books, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon Kindle. A plus sign with “more @ riyati.ink/ripple” is under the retailer logos. Riyati Ripple Launch Sales! Aquakat Publishing Direct Store: 20% off total order with code RippleRelease, valid until Nov 17 Google Play Books Bundle Discounts Buy 2 Riyati books & get 25% off Buy 3 Riyati books & get 40% off itch.io Bundle Buy all three Riyati books for $9.99 (reg. $14.97), valid until Nov 17
November 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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sbworkersunited.org
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.

Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Don't Buy Starbucks! At any location, today and beyond, while workers are on ULP strike!
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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nansheppard.bsky.social
Hellooo folks, I’m looking for book recommendations - non-fiction, social justice themes 📚
#books #justice
November 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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professormitchell.bsky.social
There will always be tales of rising up against tyranny.

For those seeking such stories, here's an itch bundle just for you. Seventeen ebooks, both fantasy and science fiction, all featuring the flames of rebellion.

The bundle ends after the 16th, so check it out!

itch.io/b/3348/burn-...
Against the background of flames, black text reads: 17 books for $16 BURN IT DOWN! bundle Nov. 13-16th The itch.io logo is below this text in white. Thumbnail book covers line the top, bottom, and left margins of the image: The Killing Song by Felix Graves Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson Rise of the Resistance by Niranjan Into The Forest by Natasha O’Connor The Backwards Knight by Matthew Siadak What May Rise From the Ashes by Susanne Schmidt Fruits of the Gods by William C. Tracy Now and Then and Back Again by A.P. Howell Kotov Syndrome by S. Morgan Burbank Wherever the Stars Call by S. Jean Loyalty to the Max by Maya Darjani Gift of Snow by C.L. Carhart A Path of Endless Crossroads by M.C. Burnell Birthright by M.A. Vice Their Village, Their Fortress by Dylan Madeley When In Erebus by Paris Vivian Heirs of Hyarch Book One: The Spellking's Heir by Chris Mitchell
November 13, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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heajacq.bsky.social
#Romancelandia, let’s help Billie out however we can! 📚💘
billie.bookstoreromanceday.org BillieB @billie.bookstoreromanceday.org · 3d
I'm gonna be real-real here: Bookstore Romance Day may not happen in 2026. By this time of year, I've usually secured at least a handful of sponsors & their backing helps pay for things like newsletter services & Canva & Zoom & internet, all of which are needed for planning & off-season events.
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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graceholdinghaus.bsky.social
Hey social media, give me non-monogamous fantasy book recommendations. Not hard sci-fi, not love triangles, not something that is gonna make me depressed or have nightmares, just a frikken fiction where characters get to have relationships with more than ONE OTHER PERSON.
November 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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amaralynn.bsky.social
Tomorrow!!

I'm so excited to launch the campaign for Gems and Star Flowers tomorrow! Help bring this audiobook to life!!
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...

#queerscifi #scifi #booksky #books #audiobooks
Background: a space scene with a planet taking up the right half and a space ship along the body. In the center over top of the image is an illustration of two people. The one on the left has brown hair, white skin with pearls scattered on his arms, and wears goggles, a dark blue shirt, brown pants, and dark brown shoes. The person the the left has purple floral skin, light blue hair with purple streaks, a pink shirt, and purple pants. Text at top reads: Launching soon. Purple arrows with blue stars point at the characters, with the text: Clueless MC has to be taught the kissing, pretty sparkly aliens, on the run, sweet floriest, special eggplant emoji, bejeweled eggplant emoji, tragic past, has a secret. Text at bottom reads: link in bio, Nov 12 - Dec 3.
November 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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amaralynn.bsky.social
First art poll is up!

What scene should the sweet art piece be? for Gems and Star Flowers Audiobook Campaign on BackerKit!

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...

#tbb25 #booksky #queerscifi #scifi #books
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November 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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fangtasticbaby.bsky.social
Does anyone have fun fantasy book recommendations? (Preferably by BIPOC authors?)

Ya girl is burnt out on non-fiction.
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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janineamesta.bsky.social
#romancelandia PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD 🥰

Want your fave pet captured in needle felt? 😍 I'm currently running a virtual raffle!
Every $5 donated to NeighborImpact food bank (urI in bio) gets 1 virtual raffle ticket from me. If you donate, just msg me w/ your receipt 🥰 More info at my IG
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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jenreadsromance.bsky.social
haha, a year. i am very sorry to report that somewhere in romancelandia, a white woman is probably writing this and is planning to self-publish something like this within weeks.
frankitheb.bsky.social Franki Butler @frankitheb.bsky.social · 5d
We're probably a year away from someone dropping what they'll describe as a "griping Romeo & Juliet story" about an ICE agent falling for a woman he tear-gassed while kidnapping her father.

It'll be written by a white woman from a law enforcement family, and she'll be *shocked* by the backlash.
chadstanton.blacksky.app Doghouse Reilly @chadstanton.blacksky.app · 5d
They’re going to try, they’re going to find a very popular actor, and they’ll shoot it morosely, and they’ll tell you they’re really trying to “honor the story” of the people they targeted for kidnapping and detention amid this psychological study.
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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kaizeal.aquakatpublishing.com
Today's my birthday 🎉 If you'd like to celebrate too (esp w/ Ripple releasing in just 4 days now!), there's a 24 hour birthday sale going on right now-- get both Riyati books out for $3.20 through itch or direct!

🔗 itch.io/s/167158/202...
🏠 riyati.ink/store

📚📢📚💙 🌈📚🌎 🪐📚⚔️🌈🚀 #QueerSFF #QueerAdultSFF
32nd Birthday Sale 24 hours only | direct & itch.io Riyati Rebirth + Riyati Rivals = $3.20 About Riyati Childhood friends slow burn Contemporary/low dark fantasy Urban fantasy elements Buffy x Persona 4 vibes Classism & effects of generational poverty Demi, AuHD fMC riyati.ink/birthday
November 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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seraphrdm.bsky.social
I’m in the crowd of people who feels really unseen. My art and my writing both. Part of why I’m on hiatus with my Naruto fanfic actually stems from being unseen. But the rest of it is related to locking in on promoing my original work.

Which also feels unseen! 🫠

Pls tell us when you like out stuff
pangolinfox.bsky.social Archantael 🦊 PangolinFox, Author, Streamer @pangolinfox.bsky.social · 6d
I have spoken to no fewer than three writing friends who have had troubles feeling seen lately. It's a struggle I've felt I've had since starting out self-publishing and always just hard trying to feel like your stories matter. So if you have time to read someone's fics, please let them know you did
November 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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lucidillusions.in
Bsky has crossed 40 million users, and I just need 20 of them to commission me to write a story for them this month.

(This could technically be 1 in a 2 million story 😆)

Want to read a sample? check the link.

#WritersLife ✍️ #WritingCommunity #AuthorSky #WriterSky #HireAWriter #Gift #BSNM
November 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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anxovert.bsky.social
📚👀 #rombks 💙📚
A six-panel image meme using screenshots of characters Michael Scott and Pam Beesly from the American television show The Office. The meme follows a three-row, two-column layout showing a short conversation where Pam's enthusiasm quickly turns to disappointment as Michael reveals he did not provide any practical support for her book. Panel 1 (Top Left): Michael Scott, a middle-aged man in a dark suit and tie, is seated at a desk, looking serious. The text caption reads: "Just finished your book. I loved it!" Panel 2 (Top Right): Pam Beesly, a woman with shoulder-length brown hair, is looking off-camera with a wide, excited smile and bright eyes. The text caption reads: "Oh, my goodness, thank you! Did you leave a review?" Panel 3 (Middle Left): Michael is shown again, seated at the desk. He has a slight, knowing smirk on his face and is looking toward Pam. Panel 4 (Middle Right): Pam's expression has become more neutral, with a slight furrow in her brow, suggesting growing doubt or impatience. The text captions read: "A rating? Recommend it to a friend?" Panel 5 (Bottom Left): Michael is shown in a close-up, looking directly at the camera with a neutral, slightly confused expression. The text caption reads: "None of those things. But I hope it becomes a best-seller!" Panel 6 (Bottom Right): Pam is shown in a close-up, her face a picture of deadpan disappointment and slight disbelief, looking directly at the camera. The caption space is blank. The meme illustrates the common frustration of creators who receive compliments but no tangible support (like ratings, reviews, or recommendations) that helps promote their work.
November 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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tychebooks.bsky.social
Saw a thread on table displays the other day, & while I did reply to that directly, I thought it would be fun to do a thread on it, too. Learn from my mistakes!

(photo is from WWC 2025, photo credit: David Kotsibie / Persuasion Photo and Janis Isaman / Photos of People)
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Publisher with long brown hair standing behind the book table, laughing. She is surrounded by books at different heights on various types of shelving. Photo credit: David Kotsibie / Persuasion Photo and Janis Isaman / Photos of People
November 7, 2025 at 1:59 AM
kattakis.bsky.social
I forgot how helpful writing sprints are when you're having a block. My younger self didn't though--I was reminded about timed sprints from an old question I'd answered on Goodreads 😆

#writingcommunity 🌈✒️
November 8, 2025 at 12:22 AM