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Nic Shrayber
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Light is love.
A festive, illustrated image for Hanukkah. The background is a dark navy blue. The main elements are a light blue Hanukkah menorah with nine arms, topped with seven lit orange/yellow flames. Two stylized floral arrangements, featuring blue and yellow sunflowers and yellow leaves, frame the base of the menorah. The text at the top reads "HAPPY HANUKKAH" in blue and orange letters. The bottom includes the website "WWW.NICSHRAYBER.COM".
December 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Pride isn't just a celebration, it's visibility, resilience, remembering how far we've come and recognizing how far there is to go.

Pride is about supporting LGBTQIA+ youth, about honoring trailblazers who paved the way.

#Pride2025 #LGBTQIA #LoveIsLove #Inclusion #HumanRights
June 7, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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Let's dive back into GLDR money, today I'm highlighting the 1984 series. The theme was "Animals and Architecture" aimed at exploring the diverse fauna of the GLDR and architectural landmarks.

Which animal or building on these banknotes catches your eye first?

#GLDR #money #creator #architecture
May 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Got to enjoy some time yesterday to read Anxious People by Fredrik Backman and I'm really enjoying it so far.

#read #anxiouspeople
May 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Get ready for more GLDR history! The next series of banknotes are the 1960 series!

This set moves away from older designs, with a focus on birds and nature motifs. These were issued to fight counterfeiting.

What do you think of the new natural aesthetic?

#WorldBuilding #Banknotes #NatureArt
May 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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New GLDR reveal, I designed multiple banknote series. Today, it's the 1946 GLDR banknotes!

These directly evolved from the 1925 series, but notice the optimism of the post-war era with more dynamic colors! What catches your eye first?

#WorldBuilding #currency #history #fiction #GreatLakes
May 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Peeking behind the curtain of world building. Creating the GLDR has involved everything, even designing currency. I'm thrilled to share the 1925 Series of banknotes, the very first issued by the Great Lakes Democratic Republic. Let's explore this piece of GLDR history together! #WorldBuilding #GLDR
May 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Here are some book recommendations I don't see too often.

What's a book you wish more people would read?

#booksky #booksandbooks #bookreviewer #bookrecommendations #bookish
#books #author #indieauthor #GLDR #fiction
May 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Happy Mother's Day!

#GLDR #GreatLakesDemocraticRepublic #Poster #MothersDay #HistoricalFiction #TheDayTheStarsChanged
A stylized poster with a light blue background featuring a woman and a child. The woman is depicted in a slightly heroic pose, looking upwards and to the right. She has dark hair, light skin, and is wearing a blue dress and a colorful scarf tied around her neck. She holds a bouquet of stylized pink, blue, and yellow flowers in her left arm. A young child with short, blond hair and light skin is nestled against the woman's right side. The child is wearing a red shirt and is holding a white dove. The woman's right arm is protectively around the child. At the top of the poster, in a simple, sans-serif font, is the word "Mothers" followed by the text "Heroes of the Republic" in a slightly smaller font. In the bottom left corner, a small, flag of the Great Lakes Democratic Republic is visible. In the bottom right corner, is the Coat of Arms of the GLDR.
May 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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The weather forecast today is, a "Perfect Day to Read"! Let "The Day the Stars Changed" transport you to the Great Lakes Democratic Republic. A story of change and hope awaits. Find it in the link in bio!

#PerfectDayToRead #TheDayTheStarsChanged #GLDR #ShortStory #ReadingWeather #read
May 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Here are some more books that inspire(d) me.

What are some of your all-time favorite reads? I'd love to know!

#read #books
April 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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I mean to post something for World Book Day, and then well I completely forgot to. So instead here are some of the books that have really impacted me. I'm also partial to the power of public libraries, consider spreading the love of books by donating to the Chicago Public Library cplfoundation.org
The image features a blurred, soft-focus background of a calm body of water with a horizon line. In the lower center of the image, there is a physical copy of the book "The Day the Stars Changed" stacked on top of two other books with the same title. To the right of the books is a digital representation of the book cover displayed on a smartphone screen. All versions of the book feature a dark cover with a stylized image of a landscape and the title "THE DAY THE STARS CHANGED" in large, bold letters. The author's name, "NIC SHRAYBER," is visible at the bottom of the book covers. The overall tone of the image is serene and promotes the book's availability for purchase. The cover of the book "Leviathan Wakes" by James S. A. Corey. The cover features the text "THE EXPANSE" and "JAMES S. A. COREY" at the top. Below that is the title "LEVIATHAN" in large blue text, and below that is "Wakes" in smaller white text. Below the title is an illustration of a spaceship. Below the illustration, there is a quote: "Interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be written." - George R.R. Martin. Below the quote, it says "THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES". Below that, it repeats the title "Leviathan Wakes" and the author's name "James S.A. Corey". The text at the bottom says "Humanity has colonized the solar system - Mars, the Moon, the Asteroid Belt and beyond - but the stars are still out of our reach." The cover of the book "The Yiddish Policemen's Union" by Michael Chabon. The cover art features a stylized, colorful design with geometric shapes and figures that evoke a sense of urban life and mystery. The author's name, "MICHAEL CHABON," is prominently displayed in a stylized font at the top. Below it, the title "THE YIDDISH POLICEMEN'S UNION" is presented in a smaller, contrasting font. Below the title, it reads "A NOVEL." At the bottom of the image, in white text, is a description of the book: "A great police procedural meets detective noir meets alternate history novel." The cover of the book "Sacre Bleu: A Comedy d'Art" by Christopher Moore. The cover features a whimsical and slightly surreal illustration with a woman with blue hair reclining on a palette, holding a tube of blue paint. Behind her is the Eiffel Tower and a man in a hat. The title "SACRÉ BLEU" is prominently displayed in a stylized, swirling font at the top. Below it reads "A COMEDY d'ART". The author's name, "CHRISTOPHER MOORE," is written in a large, bold font below the illustration. Above the title, it reads "NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER". Below the author's name, it says "BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BITE ME AND FOOL". At the bottom of the image, in white text, is a description of the book: "Part mystery, part history (sort of), part love story, and wholly hilarious, it follows a young baker-painter as he joins the dapper Henri Toulouse-Lautrec on a quest to unravel the mystery behind the supposed 'suicide' of Vincent van Gogh."
April 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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The reviews are starting to come in and people are enjoying The Day the Stars Changed, my debut short story in the Great Lakes Democratic Republic. If you're interested in reading it, you can buy it now! Link in bio.

#booksky #debut #shortstory #fiction #historicalfiction #order #buynow #authro
April 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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It's here! The Day the Stars Changed is officially released TODAY! Dive into the world of the Great Lakes Democratic Republic and experience a story of change, hope, and revolution.

Order today!
books2read.com/u/bz9Op2

#booksky #author #releaseday #fiction #history
April 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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The Flag of the GLDR is a banner of true equality. More than just a symbol, it represents the Republic's unwavering belief that all humans are not only created equal, but deserve equitable rights.

Pre-order now!

books2read.com/u/m20a8r

#booktok #author
A flag consisting of three horizontal bands: a red-orange top band, a navy blue middle band, and a white bottom band. In the upper left corner of the flag, there are six white, five-pointed stars arranged in a triangular pattern. In the center, slightly to the left, is a large, eight-pointed white star. In the lower left corner, there are six dark navy blue, five-pointed stars, also arranged in a triangular pattern. The background is a blurry gradient of dark grays, suggesting a stormy or overcast sky. An advertisement for pre-ordering the book "The Day the Stars Changed" by Nic Shrayber. The image features a blurred, soft-focus background of a calm body of water with a horizon line. Overlaid on this backdrop is white text that reads "Pre-order The Day the Stars Changed" and "link in bio." In the lower center of the image, there is a physical copy of the book "The Day the Stars Changed" stacked on top of two other books with the same title. To the right of the books is a digital representation of the book cover displayed on a smartphone screen. All versions of the book feature a dark cover with a stylized image of a landscape and the title "THE DAY THE STARS CHANGED" in large, bold letters. The author's name, "NIC SHRAYBER," is visible at the bottom of the book covers. The overall tone of the image is serene and promotes the book's availability for pre-order.
April 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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The GLDR's Constitution is a beacon of social equity. Imagine a nation built on radical fairness and justice. This Friday, you can explore the world shaped by these ideals in my short story, The Day the Stars Changed! Get ready to be inspired.

#shortstory #preorder #fiction #author #history
April 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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"Thank you to the author for the ARC, and for letting me tag along on this crazy ride."

@amanda.readingbooks reviews The Day the Stars Changed, available now for #preorder. Link in bio. Come along and join me as we prepare to publish The Day the Stars Changed and kick off a new world of stories.
April 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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The Seal of the Great Lakes Democratic Republic! Every element tells a story of the Republic's values: unity, resilience, and the beauty of the Great Lakes. 9 days until The Day the Stars Changed! #Preorders are open! (Link in bio) Join me as we continue to explore the #GLDR! #fiction #history
April 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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I am huge into world building and the believability of where my stories take place. We are only 9 days away from the release of The Day the Stars changed! If you are interested, pre-orders are open. So pre-order your copy today at:
books2read.com/u/m20a8r

Thank you everyone!
A digital announcement for the book "The Day the Stars Changed" by Nic Shrayber. The image has a dark blue background with white quotation mark graphics in the upper left corner. To the right of the quotation mark is a quote in white text: "THE LEVEL OF DETAIL NIC HAS PUT INTO CREATING THIS WORLD IS INSANE." Below the quote is the social media handle "@AMANDA.READINGBOOKS" in white text. In the lower center of the image, there is a physical copy of the book "The Day the Stars Changed" stacked on top of two other books with the same title. To the right of the books is a digital representation of the book cover displayed on a smartphone screen. All versions of the book feature a dark cover with a stylized image of a landscape and the title "THE DAY THE STARS CHANGED" in large, bold letters. The author's name, "NIC SHRAYBER," is visible at the bottom of the book covers.
April 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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"I love this world that he is creating so much to the point where I want to live in it." @amandareads.bsky.social

Pre-order The Day the Stars Changed now! Less than 3 weeks to go!

#bookreviews #newbook #booksofbluesky #books #mustread
A digital advertisement for the book "The Day the Stars Changed" by Nic Shrayber. The image features a bright red background with a white quotation mark graphic in the upper left corner. To the right of the quotation mark is a quote in white text: "I LOVE THIS WORLD THAT HE IS CREATING, SO MUCH TO THE POINT WHERE I WANT TO LIVE IN IT." Below the quote is the social media handle "@AMANDA.READINGBOOKS" in white text. In the lower center of the image, there is a physical copy of the book "The Day the Stars Changed" stacked on top of two other books with the same title. To the right of the books is a digital representation of the book cover displayed on a smartphone screen. All versions of the book feature a dark cover with a stylized image of a landscape and the title "THE DAY THE STARS CHANGED" in large, bold letters. The author's name, "NIC SHRAYBER," is visible at the bottom of the book covers.
March 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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1 until from release. Behind the scenes: The inspiration for the title, The Day the Stars Changed came from the history of the US flag changing with adding or rearranging the stars. The idea was, new nation, new flag, but still with stars. I can't wait for you to discover the story! #story #bts
An animation of the changes to the US flag, each time a star was added or rearranged.
March 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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For every new novel I conceive or write, I start a new journal. These journals are where I put all of my notes and ideas for the story. It's a great way to see how my ideas evolved over time. The iced coffee is the result of what everyone in the Great Lakes knows as, false spring.
#journal #story
A slightly angled, eye-level shot of a wooden table featuring an orange notebook, a black pen, and a glass of iced coffee. The notebook is closed and lies flat in the foreground, with the pen resting on top. To the left, a glass of iced coffee with a straw is visible. They are all atop a woven patterned table runner.
February 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Cover reveal! 🎉 My new story, The Day the Stars Changed, is available for pre-order now! Get your copy early and be one of the first to read it. books2read.com/u/bz9Op2 #coverreveal #preorder #newbook #historicalfiction #fiction #whatif #alternatetimeline
Cover of "The Day the Stars Changed" by Nic Shrayber. A faint and transparent image of flag of red, blue, and white with stars is on the upper section containing the title and author, and a lower section featuring an aerial photograph looking north of Chicago, with Lake Michigan to the city's east.
February 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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A little look into my reading between writing and research. My Last, Now, and Next are all currently from the Wheel of Time series. I'm still working on my buddy read with @amandareads.bsky.social
Three paperback books with gold lettering stand vertically in a row on a wooden shelf. They are part of the "Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan. From left to right, the titles are: "The Shadow Rising," "The Fires of Heaven," and "Lord of Chaos." Handwritten labels in white ink are positioned above each book, reading "Last" above "The Shadow Rising," "Now" above "The Fires of Heaven," and "Next" above "Lord of Chaos." On the far left, a portion of a lamp with a beige, pleated lampshade on a gold base is visible. The background is a dark, solid blue color.
February 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Doing a buddy read of the Wheel of Time series with my good friend @amandareads.bsky.social
A flat lay collection of eight book covers from the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. Prominently featuring "The Fires of Heaven" with a yellow cover. Each cover features the author's name, Robert Jordan. The books are laid out showing a mix of cover designs and colors.
February 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM