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Mia Garay
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Beta reader by day and aspiring novelist by night
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Mr Bean is a comedic genius.

He always starts with a simple goal, makes a mess of it, then somehow makes it worse.

It shouldn’t work, but it always does.

As a new writer, I’m taking notes…

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A man in a brown tweed jacket, white shirt, and red tie smirks knowingly at the camera. He has dark hair neatly combed and is standing outdoors with blurred water in the background, giving a mischievous, humorous expression.
October 5, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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My goal this month is to finish my outline so I can draft in November.

What are your goals for October?

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Laptop screen showing a Notion outline for a novel titled Casper Book Outline, with scene titles like The Funeral, The Knock, Orientation, and Times Square. Background shows a grey wall with framed comic posters.
October 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Yesterday I went to the mall to buy my daughter clothes, but found myself tempted to buy books instead.

I managed to resist the urge, but it feels more like a mistake than a win.

What was I thinking?

#booksky #amreading #writingcommunity #reading #books
The entrance to a Books-A-Million store in a mall, with large blue letters spelling out the name above wide wooden columns. Inside, people browse shelves filled with books.
September 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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First time I’ve ever agreed with a fortune cookie.

#WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #AmWriting #FortuneCookie #Booksky
A fortune cookie slip on a green marbled surface. The message reads, “You are a lover of words, someday you should write a book.” Below it are the lucky numbers: 10, 13, 18, 31, 35, 36.
September 21, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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To survive morning drop-off with my angry teenager, we invent stories about the traffic cop outside of her school.

Today’s:

He is still learning the difference between directing traffic and waving at cars.

#writingcommunity #authorlife #momlife #booksky #momhack #fakebackstories
View from inside a car of a black police SUV parked on a road. A police officer stands beside the vehicle, raising one hand in a wave. Trees line the background on a sunny day.
September 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Did you know that Michael’s sells books?

This changes everything.

#booksky #writingcommunity #writergoals #michaels #writersky #authorlife
A photo taken inside a Michael’s craft store shows a freestanding end cap display with a large red sign at the top that reads, “Today’s Coupon! 30% off ANY One Regular Price Item.” Beneath the sign are several shelves featuring a curated book display. Titles include Let Them, Atomic Habits, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Enemies to Lovers, and Feast of Thorns and Roses. The books are arranged neatly in wire racks between aisles of art supplies and stationery. A customer is browsing in the background. The display sits near shelves of journals, canvases, and seasonal décor.
July 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Step one: research for my sci-fi novel.

Step two: write something so realistic, it gets flagged by a federal agency.

Step three: pretend to be surprised when they show up at my door.

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#Research #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity #WriterSky
Cover of the book Spies, Lies, and Algorithms by Amy B. Zegart, subtitled “The History and Future of American Intelligence.” The design features redacted red lines resembling the American flag on a black background.
June 20, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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I just went on my Fiverr analytics and saw this.

How did it know that world domination was always my goal?

#BetaReader #BookSky #WritingCommunity #SecretVillain #EvilPlanInProgress #WorldDomination #FiverrGigs
This image shows a map of the world in grayscale with a single teal pin located in the United States. The pin is accompanied by the humorous label “World Domination 0%,” suggesting the beginning of a global quest or the start of an ambitious journey from that point.
March 31, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

20/20

#booksky
#20bookchallenge
#bookchallenge
#goodreads
#bookrecommendations
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer: A dramatic, high-contrast book cover with a black background and a pair of pale, almost ethereal hands extended forward, palms up. The hands are gently cradling a vibrant red apple, which stands out starkly against the monochrome tones. The title “twilight” is written in a stylized white font near the top center. At the bottom, bold white text reads “THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER BY STEPHENIE MEYER”.
March 27, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

19/20

#booksky
#20bookchallenge
#bookchallenge
#goodreads
#bookrecommendations
Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James: A moody, minimalist book cover featuring a close-up image of a textured, silver-gray silk tie, coiled loosely against a dark blue-black background. The tie's detailed herringbone pattern reflects light, giving it a metallic sheen. The title “Fifty Shades of Grey” appears in a clean, white serif font in the upper right corner. Beneath the image, the author’s name “E L James” is written in a smaller serif font, along with the text “#1 New York Times Bestseller.”
March 25, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

18/20

#booksky
#20bookchallenge
#bookchallenge
#goodreads
#bookrecommendations
Dracula by Bram Stoker – The cover features a striking red and black design with a central circular illustration of a cloaked figure, likely Count Dracula, standing before a gothic castle. A bat flies above him in a cloudy night sky. Ornate red borders decorate the corners, and the title Dracula is written in bold, gothic-style red lettering at the bottom. The text “The Original 1897 Edition” appears at the top, with the author’s name, Bram Stoker, below the title.
March 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

17/20

#booksky
#20bookchallenge
#bookchallenge
#goodreads
#bookrecommendations
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood – The cover features a minimalist design with a red cloak and white bonnet, representing a handmaid, depicted in a simple, abstract silhouette against a black background. The title The Handmaid’s Tale is written in red uppercase letters at the bottom, and the author’s name, Margaret Atwood, is displayed in white uppercase letters at the top. The stark color contrast emphasizes the novel’s themes of control, oppression, and resistance.
March 18, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

16/20

#booksky
#20bookchallenge
#bookchallenge
#goodreads
#bookrecommendations
Divergent by Veronica Roth – The cover features a fiery, glowing emblem of a circle with flames swirling inside, representing the Dauntless faction. “One Choice Can Transform You” is displayed above the emblem in small white letters. The background depicts a stormy sky over a futuristic city skyline, hinting at the dystopian setting. The title Divergent is displayed in bold, metallic silver letters, with the author’s name, Veronica Roth, below in smaller text.
March 16, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

1520

#booksky
#20bookchallenge
#bookchallenge
#goodreads
#bookrecommendations
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller – The cover features a golden helmet, reminiscent of ancient Greek warriors, set against a textured, muted blue background. The title, The Song of Achilles, is displayed in elegant, black uppercase letters, with the author’s name, Madeline Miller, written below in smaller white text. #1 New York Times Bestseller is in small white text at the top. The design evokes a sense of mythology and history, reflecting the novel’s themes of war, love, and destiny in ancient Greece.
March 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

14/20

#booksky
#20bookchallenge
#bookchallenge
#goodreads
#bookrecommendations
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling – The cover shows an illustrated scene of Harry Potter flying through a stone archway on a broomstick, reaching for the Golden Snitch. A castle, possibly Hogwarts, is visible in the background. The title “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” is in gold, stylized lettering, with the author’s name, “J.K. Rowling,” at the bottom. The Scholastic logo is also present.
March 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

13/20

#booksky
#20bookchallenge
#bookchallenge
#goodreads
#bookrecommendations
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins – The cover has a black background with a gold Mockingjay pin at the center, featuring the bird with an arrow in its beak. The title “The Hunger Games” is in bold, white uppercase letters at the top, and the author’s name, “Suzanne Collins,” appears in white text at the bottom. A faint circular design in the background resembles a target.
March 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

12/20

#booksky
#20bookchallenge
#bookchallenge
#goodreads
#bookrecommendations
Warcross by Marie Lu – The cover features a futuristic, multicolored 3D rendering of the title “Warcross,” with a pixelated, glitch-like effect. The author’s name, “Marie Lu,” is displayed at the top in bold, rainbow-gradient letters. Below the title, the words “Player,” “Hunter,” “Hacker,” and “Pawn” appear in small, black uppercase text on a white background.
March 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

11/20

#booksky
#20bookchallenge
#bookchallenge
#goodreads
#bookrecommendations
The cover of Qualify by Vera Nazarian. It features a golden chalice floating in space, with swirling blue galaxies and planetary orbits in the background. The title “Qualify” is displayed in large gold letters, and the subtitle “The Atlantis Grail” appears below in smaller gold text. The label “Book One” is placed at the bottom, indicating it is the first in a series.
March 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

10/20

#booksky
#20bookchallenge
#bookchallenge
#goodreads
#bookrecommendations
The cover has a rich red background with gold floral embroidery patterns. The title “The Other Boleyn Girl” is in large white letters, and the author’s name, “Philippa Gregory,” is displayed at the top. A small oval portrait of a historical woman, possibly Mary Boleyn, is placed above the title. A “Book Club” sticker appears in the lower right corner.
March 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

9/20

#booksky
#20bookchallenge
#bookchallenge
#goodreads
#bookrecommendations
The cover features a green-tinted image of towering walls covered in vines, representing the maze. The title “The Maze Runner” is displayed in bold white and yellow letters. The author’s name, “James Dashner,” appears at the top in red. A sticker in the top right corner promotes the “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” movie. The bottom of the cover states that the book is now a major motion picture.
March 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

8/20

#booksky
#20bookchallenge
#bookchallenge
#goodreads
#bookrecommendations
The cover of the book Where’s Waldo? by Martin Handford. The background is filled with a dense crowd of illustrated people in colorful outfits. The title is prominently displayed in large red and blue letters on a white rectangular banner. Waldo, a character wearing a red-and-white striped shirt, glasses, and a beanie, appears in a small postage stamp-like illustration near the top right. A circular highlight around him is visible in the lower right section of the cover.
March 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

7/20

#booksky
#20bookchallenge
#bookchallenge
#goodreads
#bookrecommendations
The cover of the children’s book Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi. The title is in bold, uppercase letters at the top. Below the title are four square illustrations: a child making a strained face, the rear end of an animal, a duck, and a partially eaten apple. The author’s name appears at the bottom.
March 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

6/20

#booksky
#20bookchallenge
#bookchallenge
#goodreads
#bookrecommendations
Cover of You by Caroline Kepnes. The design features a close-up of a man with an intense gaze partially obscured by the blonde hair of a woman in the foreground. The title “YOU” appears in large white letters at the bottom. A circular Netflix sticker indicates that the book has been adapted into a series. A quote from Stephen King is also present, describing the book as “hypnotic and scary.” The overall tone of the cover is dark and suspenseful, reflecting the novel’s psychological thriller themes.
February 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Eventually I will figure out how this whole “writing” thing works…

#amwriting #writerlife #authorlife #booksky #writtingcommunity
A cartoon illustration of a large yellow pencil with a black tip. The pencil has a human-like arm extending from its side, which is holding a tiny person by the legs and using them to write on a white piece of paper. The image plays with the idea of role reversal in writing.
February 28, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

5/20

#booksky
#20bookchallenge
#bookchallenge
#goodreads
#bookrecommendations
Cover of 1984 by George Orwell. The design features a black background with a red central section. At the top, a yellow banner with bold red text reads “BIG BROTHER,” accompanied by an illustration of intense, watchful eyes. Below, the title “1984” appears in large, black letters, with the subtitle “Nineteen Eighty-Four” in smaller text underneath. Another yellow banner at the bottom reads “IS WATCHING YOU” in bold red letters. The design emphasizes themes of surveillance and control.
February 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM