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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 16h

We like to discuss tropes or other commonly-seen scenarios in media on these days. We understand not everyone likes tropes or thinks about their stories in those terms. We are not here to dictate what is or not a trope, and we never say writers MUST use tropes. We're just here to talk about stories.

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 16h

Happy Trope Tuesday! Today's topic: Evil animals (demonic dogs/cats/horses/etc.)

Is this a trope you like? Have you written it? Where have you seen it done well?

Where have you seen it done bad? Do you just absolutely hate it?

Check below for our stance on Tropes!

#writesky #booksky 📚 🪐 💙

Tuesday Trope Treasures
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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 1d

Today's affirmation:

Perfection slows you down. Progress moves you forward. Choose progress today.

Remember to relax the space between your ears. And as always, drink your fucking water.

#monday #motivation #relax #breathe #water #shadowsparkpublishing #booksky #writesky 📚🪐💙

Monday Mindfulness
Woman sitting cross legged on the ground meditating

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 2d

It's #sunday shout out time!!

Tag someone or introduce us to someone you admire in the writing, reading, or art community!

#booksky #writesky #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #artists #reviews #shoutout #shadowsparkpublishing 📚🪐💙

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 3d

Now, Jack and his team must navigate the fae realm as they learn about the past and how the Cursed came to be. For in Jack's veins is the key to Atharia's salvation...or its destruction.

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 3d

Together with his friends, Jack journeys to the fae kingdom of Atharia to discover his destiny as the phoenix, Soul Firewing, reborn. But as he trains to unlock Soul's powers, an evil far greater than anyone could have imagined awakens.

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 3d

"Born of fae and human blood, one of gold and emerald will save Atharia from an eternal winter."

The Cursed were the harbingers of chaos, the bringers of the end. Jack Beckett finds himself at the center of a long-fought war when a prophecy surfaces that involves him.

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 3d

Shadow Spark Publishing is proud to announce that Amy Grime's (@amygrimes.bsky.social) debut novel, The Cursed of Atharia is out NOW!!!!!!!

Where to purchase: books2read.com/u/bQvrXv

#booksky #writesky 🪐 📚 💙

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 3d

We made it to Saturday, friends! Did you do any writing this last week? If you did, share a short line from your recent writing sessions. Are you happy with it? Do you already have plans to improve it?

#WritingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSky #SaturdaySnippet #indiepub #selfpub #writers #snippet 🪐📚💙

Saturday Snippet
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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Friday!! We made it!

If you read or write Fantasy, do you have any preferred subgenres? For example: epic, dark, urban, cozy, etc.

#WritingQ #booksky #writesky 🪐📚💙

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 5d

Ignore me forgetting to fix this 😅it's been a crazy week everyone @ditzydruid.bsky.social

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 5d

You can read more about her spiritual and creative journey on her blog ditzydruid.com,.

Author M. A. Phillips

Home of the Ditzy Druid

ditzydruid.com

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 5d

Her debut, River Magic, is an adult magical realism novel featuring a friends to lovers romance, contemporary Pagans, & a vengeful mermaid.

When she isn't writing, you can find her in the garden, sewing, or enjoying a book with a side of tea.

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 5d

She lives in Northern NY with her husband, daughter, and three cats. She is a writer, English teacher, & practicing Druid. Some of her short stories have been published in Stone, Root, and Bone magazine.

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 5d

Today's SSP #authorspotlight goes to the Mama of the House, @/ditzydruid!

M.A. was one of our very first authors and has penned the Rituals of Rock Bays trilogy and Plant Lady, and contributed to our Cozyish Anthology.

#booksky #writesky 📚 🪐 💙

SSP Author Spotlight
M.A. Phillips
Books: Rituals of Rock Bay
Standalone: Plant Lady
Anthology: Cozyish

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 6d

👀👀 Look at this beautiful book! The second book in the Vows and Valor series will be out soon!

Courtney & Clarke Collins | Fantasy Co-Authors @collinsauthors.bsky.social · 6d

IT'S HERE AND IT'S GORGEOUS??!!!!

We're ecstatic to share the cover reveal for the Vows & Valor Trilogy sequel, IN THE NAME OF PRIDE (January 27, 2026).
Cover designer: David Gardias

ARC sign ups are now OPEN for our series. Head to the link in our bio to sign up today!

Cover of IN THE NAME OF PRIDE. This is a dark, forest green cover with celtic knotwork around the border. In the top corners is a tree icon surrounded by flame. In the bottom corners are a shield. Stark, mostly bare tree limbs flank either side of the cover. In the center is the title on a ribbon above a bow and two arrows.

A sparkly blue-green graphic featuring the book covers of IN THE NAME OF HONOR and IN THE NAME OF PRIDE. Text reads: Vows & Valor Trilogy, For those who would be heroes in the face of tyranny. Beneath the HONOR cover reads: available now. Beneath the PRIDE cover reads: coming 01/27/2026

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 6d

Some people post whole pages; you're fine, friendo 😂

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 6d

It's Hump Day, folks, and our friend demands a sacrifice. Let's get a page from your wip. Maybe it's the middle for you? Give us a line from PAGE 311?

If you haven’t gotten to that page, how about a post from page 31 instead?

#Wednesday #HumpDay #indieauthors #booksky #writesky #writingq 🪐📚💙

Wednesday Hump Day
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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 7d

We like to discuss tropes or other commonly-seen scenarios in media on these days. We understand not everyone likes tropes or thinks about their stories in those terms. We are not here to dictate what is or not a trope, and we never say writers MUST use tropes. We're just here to talk about stories.

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 7d

Happy Trope Tuesday! Today's topic: Princesses/Princes who run away from royal life.

Is this a trope you like? Have you written it? Where have you seen it done well?

Where have you seen it done bad? Do you just absolutely hate it?

Check below for our stance on Tropes!

#writesky #booksky 📚 🪐 💙

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 8d

Today's affirmation:

Every small step counts. Even on the hard days, keep moving — your future self is cheering for you.

Remember to relax the space between your ears. And as always, drink your fucking water.

#monday #motivation #relax #breathe #water #shadowsparkpublishing

Monday Midfulness
Woman sitting cross legged on the ground meditating

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Amy Grimes @amygrimes.bsky.social · 9d

I’m sorry I haven’t been active. Been in a really bad mental state lately and needed a break from social media. But I have a book coming out this week, and I really need to promote it more. Six days left.

@shadowsparkpub.bsky.social
#WriteSky
#BookSky
#debut
#2025debut
#indieauthor

A golden Phoenix against a forest background with the title:
Atharian Chronicles 1
The Cursed of Atharia
Amelia Grimes

BORN OF FAE AND HUMAN BLOOD,
ONE OF GOLD AND EMERALD WILL SAVE ATHARIA FROM AN ETERNAL WINTER
The Cursed were the harbingers of chaos, the bringers of the end Jack Beckett finds himself at the center of a long-fought war when a prophecy surfaces that involves him. Together with his friends, Jack journeys to the fae kingdom of Atharia to discover his destiny as the phoenix, Soul Firewing, reborn. But as he trains to unlock Soul's powers, an evil far greater than anyone could have imagined awakens.
Now, Jack and his team must navigate the fae realm as they learn about the past and how the Cursed came to be. For in Jack's veins is the key to Atharia's salvation...or its destruction.

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 9d

It's #sunday shout out time!!

Tag someone or introduce us to someone you admire in the writing, reading, or art community!

#booksky #writesky #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #artists #reviews #shoutout #shadowsparkpublishing 📚🪐💙

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 9d

He can be found on Twitter @KoriValley, Insta @korivalley & on his website, korivalley.com

KORI VALLEY

The Man Who Came With Winter 06-21-2024

korivalley.com

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 9d

and Eclipse series, the book was complete.

Kori resides in central Wisconsin with his wife Amy, three horses and two dogs. He is currently working on the next book in the series. When he is not writing he enjoys a relaxing trail ride and traveling with his wife.

KORI VALLEY

The Man Who Came With Winter 06-21-2024

korivalley.com

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