Susan West of Mars
@westofmars.bsky.social
Editor to authors of fiction; line edits are my jam
Contemporary fiction author
Pittsburgh girl, cat lover
http://westofmars.com
http://books2read.com/susan-helene-gottfried
Contemporary fiction author
Pittsburgh girl, cat lover
http://westofmars.com
http://books2read.com/susan-helene-gottfried
Pinned
Yes, I'd love to talk about being your editor. Drop me a note.
Also, grab my books. They're good. books2read.com/Susan-Helene...
Also, grab my books. They're good. books2read.com/Susan-Helene...
Haven't been here in awhile. Been hiding from SM in general.
But the Book of the Day has been continuing in my absence from this place.
Catch up. Stop in for the first time. I don't care. It's about the Book of the Day, nothing else.
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But the Book of the Day has been continuing in my absence from this place.
Catch up. Stop in for the first time. I don't care. It's about the Book of the Day, nothing else.
westofmars.com/blog/susan-s...
Chirp! -- Thursday, November 13, 2025 | West of Mars
Book of the Day, brought to you by the lovely chirp of my smoke detector and an impatient wait for the electrician. Stop in and chirp along!
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November 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Haven't been here in awhile. Been hiding from SM in general.
But the Book of the Day has been continuing in my absence from this place.
Catch up. Stop in for the first time. I don't care. It's about the Book of the Day, nothing else.
westofmars.com/blog/susan-s...
But the Book of the Day has been continuing in my absence from this place.
Catch up. Stop in for the first time. I don't care. It's about the Book of the Day, nothing else.
westofmars.com/blog/susan-s...
@margaretwhitford.bsky.social Checking in around here... I'm not here as often as perhaps I should be.
Say hi!
Say hi!
October 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
@margaretwhitford.bsky.social Checking in around here... I'm not here as often as perhaps I should be.
Say hi!
Say hi!
#Mondayblogs has me with today's Book of the Day. Are you following the Book of the Day? Why not? Reading is resistance!
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The Chaos Has Begun | West of Mars
The chaos has begun! Stop in to see what that's about but really, you're here for the Book of the Day. As am I. Stop in and learn about it.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
#Mondayblogs has me with today's Book of the Day. Are you following the Book of the Day? Why not? Reading is resistance!
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westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
It's always a good day to investigate some new authors. Come check out our work.
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Women's Fiction With a Love Theme
Find your new favorite authors right here. They've partnered together to bring you all of these exciting free reads!
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September 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
It's always a good day to investigate some new authors. Come check out our work.
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I've featured Populated and Saving Sima in this grouping, which is how you know it's a grouping worth looking at.
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Shall We Read?
Searching for your next favorite story?
Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.
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September 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I've featured Populated and Saving Sima in this grouping, which is how you know it's a grouping worth looking at.
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The Book of the Day is up!
And I'm having weather woes. In fact, as I think about it, I had 'em this time last year, too.
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And I'm having weather woes. In fact, as I think about it, I had 'em this time last year, too.
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Weather Woes -- Friday, August 29, 2025 | West of Mars
In Maybe the Bird Will Rise, Tess has weather woes and gets cold. Very cold. It makes romance difficult. I have that stuffed sinus, swollen glands fun times that often comes with sleeping with the win...
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August 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The Book of the Day is up!
And I'm having weather woes. In fact, as I think about it, I had 'em this time last year, too.
westofmars.com/blog/susan-s...
And I'm having weather woes. In fact, as I think about it, I had 'em this time last year, too.
westofmars.com/blog/susan-s...
...and the Book of the Day is up.
Reading is resistance, and I've got two ways for you to get involved... the Book of the Day and the @blythebookspgh.bsky.social PBS fundraiser.
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
Reading is resistance, and I've got two ways for you to get involved... the Book of the Day and the @blythebookspgh.bsky.social PBS fundraiser.
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
Birthday Boy -- Thursday, August 28, 2025 | West of Mars
It's my oldest kid's birthday! Woot! I also have the usual updates and, of course, the Book of the Day. Stop in and check it all out.
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August 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
...and the Book of the Day is up.
Reading is resistance, and I've got two ways for you to get involved... the Book of the Day and the @blythebookspgh.bsky.social PBS fundraiser.
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
Reading is resistance, and I've got two ways for you to get involved... the Book of the Day and the @blythebookspgh.bsky.social PBS fundraiser.
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
Oh! Forgot to mention that the Book of the Day is up.
I'm always looking for more bookish good trouble to cause with this series, so if you fit the criteria (and there's a link to every Book of the Day so you can see it all), hit me up.
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I'm always looking for more bookish good trouble to cause with this series, so if you fit the criteria (and there's a link to every Book of the Day so you can see it all), hit me up.
westofmars.com/blog/susan-s...
Cooling Off -- Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | West of Mars
The weather's cooling off, but that's about all that is. I've got the Book of the Day, a book birthday, and the PBS fundraiser happening.
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August 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Oh! Forgot to mention that the Book of the Day is up.
I'm always looking for more bookish good trouble to cause with this series, so if you fit the criteria (and there's a link to every Book of the Day so you can see it all), hit me up.
westofmars.com/blog/susan-s...
I'm always looking for more bookish good trouble to cause with this series, so if you fit the criteria (and there's a link to every Book of the Day so you can see it all), hit me up.
westofmars.com/blog/susan-s...
It's Monday and the last week of August, so today's #Mondayblogs is all about the final push in the PBS fundraiser at @blythebookspgh.bsky.social
Buy one of my books, I'm donating a buck to the fundraiser.
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Buy one of my books, I'm donating a buck to the fundraiser.
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Save a Sheep; Buy a Book -- Monday, August 25, 2025 | West of Mars
Yes, as August winds down and the school buses are back on the street, that means the PBS fundraiser at Blythe Books is winding down. And with it is that nice added bonus I threw in: $1 from every sale... Read More »
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August 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
It's Monday and the last week of August, so today's #Mondayblogs is all about the final push in the PBS fundraiser at @blythebookspgh.bsky.social
Buy one of my books, I'm donating a buck to the fundraiser.
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
Buy one of my books, I'm donating a buck to the fundraiser.
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
The FriYAY Book of the Day is up. Yay reading! Yay diverse books! Yay!
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Here she is! -- Friday, August 22, 2025 | West of Mars
Here she is! It's another surprise publication, only different this time. Stop in, see what's up, check out the Book of the Day.
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August 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The FriYAY Book of the Day is up. Yay reading! Yay diverse books! Yay!
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
Today's Book of the Day has punctuation in its title... and it's not a colon.
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Waiting... -- Thursday, August 21, 2025 | West of Mars
I've got news that I'm waiting to share... what's new with you? Of course, I have the Book of the Day for your diverse reading needs.
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August 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Today's Book of the Day has punctuation in its title... and it's not a colon.
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westofmars.com/blog/susan-s...
My #MondayBlogs is up, with today's Book of the Day.
Remember that reading is resistance. It's keeping your brain fed and happy. And it's helping that brain absorb new ideas and expand.
The Book of the Day aims to help you do just that.
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
Remember that reading is resistance. It's keeping your brain fed and happy. And it's helping that brain absorb new ideas and expand.
The Book of the Day aims to help you do just that.
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
Back at it Monday -- August 18, 2025 | West of Mars
It's Monday, so time to get back at it. I've got a Book of the Day for you, too, as always, so stop in and check out the Monday update.
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August 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
My #MondayBlogs is up, with today's Book of the Day.
Remember that reading is resistance. It's keeping your brain fed and happy. And it's helping that brain absorb new ideas and expand.
The Book of the Day aims to help you do just that.
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
Remember that reading is resistance. It's keeping your brain fed and happy. And it's helping that brain absorb new ideas and expand.
The Book of the Day aims to help you do just that.
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
...and the Thursday Book of the Day is up!
Reading is resistance. It's also food for the brain. And escapism. However you choose to do it... print, digital copy, or audio.
Check it--
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Reading is resistance. It's also food for the brain. And escapism. However you choose to do it... print, digital copy, or audio.
Check it--
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
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August 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
...and the Thursday Book of the Day is up!
Reading is resistance. It's also food for the brain. And escapism. However you choose to do it... print, digital copy, or audio.
Check it--
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
Reading is resistance. It's also food for the brain. And escapism. However you choose to do it... print, digital copy, or audio.
Check it--
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
And... the Book of the Day is up!
Reading is resistance. And in today's case, the Book of the Day can feed the body as well as the mind.
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Reading is resistance. And in today's case, the Book of the Day can feed the body as well as the mind.
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
Please Rain! -- Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | West of Mars
Hoping it'll rain today at West of Mars, I bring you a Book of the Day that... has nothing to do with rain. Stop in and see for yourself.
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August 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
And... the Book of the Day is up!
Reading is resistance. And in today's case, the Book of the Day can feed the body as well as the mind.
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
Reading is resistance. And in today's case, the Book of the Day can feed the body as well as the mind.
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
The Book of the Day is up!
And nope, yesterday's news has NOTHING to do with my choice. Nothing. Nope. Not me.
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And nope, yesterday's news has NOTHING to do with my choice. Nothing. Nope. Not me.
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So Many Options -- Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | West of Mars
I chose today's Book of the Day with deliberation, although there were so many options for it. Reading is resistance. So is this blog.
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August 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The Book of the Day is up!
And nope, yesterday's news has NOTHING to do with my choice. Nothing. Nope. Not me.
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
And nope, yesterday's news has NOTHING to do with my choice. Nothing. Nope. Not me.
westofmars.com/blog/book-of...
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