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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 6h

Hey, it’s #MondayReads time! Think of it like a key party, but you know, with books! Retweet this tweet and tell us what you want retweeted. Me, I’ve found out my publisher is not who they said they were. Please do not buy my books. I will receive no portion of the funds. #BookSky #PayYourAuthors

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 57m

Congrats, m’man. Great milestone.

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Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 4h

Thanks Beau! 😊

Firstly, make sure you don't buy any of Beau's books from the publisher!

And I'd like to mention my short story collection, which is perfect for Halloween. 🎃

Now available.

Kindle/KU: mybook.to/a86T

P/back: mybook.to/wjUJQzr

Bookshop.org: shorturl.at/L8gGu

GR: shorturl.at/IY8Qw

The paperback and eBook (on my Kobo Libra Colour) of Melancholy Delusions with the title on top and my name on the bottom, both in green. Beautiful cover featuring a woman looking into a mirror with some creepy things in the reflection.

Cover made by Luke Spooner/Carrion House.

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 4h

❤️🪓

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Bookman 📚 @bookman.bsky.social · 4h

Do indeed buy Beau's books. But not from their rancid publisher, and not from Amazon. Buy direct from Beau. That way he gets paid.

Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 6h

Hey, it’s #MondayReads time! Think of it like a key party, but you know, with books! Retweet this tweet and tell us what you want retweeted. Me, I’ve found out my publisher is not who they said they were. Please do not buy my books. I will receive no portion of the funds. #BookSky #PayYourAuthors

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Justin Eger @fugitivecourier.bsky.social · 5h

Thanks, Beau, as always.

If you like action, adventure, crime, and thrillers, THE WITNESS may be just what you need!

(And yes, as an indy author, a portion of my sales will go to Amazon, but frankly, anything I get will mean more to me than the pennies they take.)

a.co/d/go9h5wR

The Witness: A Novel of the Underground

Amazon.com: The Witness: A Novel of the Underground: 9798319148278: Eger, Justin: Books

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 5h

Such a shitty way for Eric and Down and Out Books to end things.

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Mike Zimmerman @zimwrites.bsky.social · 5h

I don't think I've ever considered supporting a fellow author by saying don't buy his books, but here we are.

2025 may have to become a neonoir verb.
"Why don't you go 2025 yourself, mister."
"Oh, a 2025er, eh?"
"Boss, we 2025ed him real good but he's slippery, boy."

Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 6h

Hey, it’s #MondayReads time! Think of it like a key party, but you know, with books! Retweet this tweet and tell us what you want retweeted. Me, I’ve found out my publisher is not who they said they were. Please do not buy my books. I will receive no portion of the funds. #BookSky #PayYourAuthors

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Elford Alley @elfordalley.bsky.social · 5h

I love Beau’s books, but for now I’m encouraging you not to buy them until this is sorted:

Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 6h

Hey, it’s #MondayReads time! Think of it like a key party, but you know, with books! Retweet this tweet and tell us what you want retweeted. Me, I’ve found out my publisher is not who they said they were. Please do not buy my books. I will receive no portion of the funds. #BookSky #PayYourAuthors

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Elford Alley @elfordalley.bsky.social · 5h

This collection was made for Halloween! Enjoy illustrated horror for only a $1.99!

Amazon
bit.ly/4lZImtq

Bookshop
bit.ly/41USpIQ

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 6h

Hey, it’s #MondayReads time! Think of it like a key party, but you know, with books! Retweet this tweet and tell us what you want retweeted. Me, I’ve found out my publisher is not who they said they were. Please do not buy my books. I will receive no portion of the funds. #BookSky #PayYourAuthors

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 17h

Hey, here’s another book I liked. You might like it too. #BookSky
#SundayRecs

www.amazon.ca/Goddess-Filt...

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 20h

Yup, the BeeKeeper had some mojo, that’s for sure. The only reason I attempted AWM was because of it.

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 20h

Looks familiar. Will definitely check out. Wait a minute.. I did! Fun was had!

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 21h

Re: A WORKING MAN. I honestly think they believed they had something here. Try as they might, however, I took one for the team here. Not that the BEEKEEPER was close to a masterpiece, but it was miles above this. Cannot recommend. 4.5 mustaches outta 10.

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 1d

Ha!

a man with a mustache looks at the camera with a surprised look on his face

ALT: a man with a mustache looks at the camera with a surprised look on his face

media.tenor.com

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 1d

Always cool when the Big Guy stops by. #amwriting

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 1d

This is how you do it, yup.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

STEPHANOPOULOS: I didn't insinuate anything. I asked you whether Tom Homan accepted $50k as was heard on an audio tape recorded by the FBI in September 2024. You did not answer the question. Thank you for your time.

VANCE: No, George, I sai--

STEPHANOPOULOS: We'll be right back

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 1d

Wanted to like it more. Wish I did.

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 1d

Re: THE AMATEUR. Not bad but lacks something I can’t quite put my finger on.
6 mustaches outta 10. On to the next.

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Michael Downing @kmwriter01.bsky.social · 1d

Some say the world will end in fire. Some say flood. 15 excellent short stories about climate change (including one by me), guest-edited by Curtis Ippolito.
Crime fiction that matters.
Don't take my word for it- listen to Jordan harper and order your copy

On fire and under water crime anthology book

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Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 1d

#Booksky, if you're looking for a short story collection this Halloween, mine includes 17 creepy tales. 🎃

It's also a great introduction to my writing.

Let me know which one is your fave.

Kindle/KU: mybook.to/a86T

P/back: mybook.to/wjUJQzr

Bookshop.org: shorturl.at/L8gGu

GR: shorturl.at/IY8Qw

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Ari Cohn @aricohn.com · 1d

Some weirdo on Twitter has been absolutely melting down for like 36 straight hours because I posted:

When this is over, do not forget what ICE did, and what ICE is. And do not make room for them in society. Make sure they know that they are, and will continue to be, reviled and beneath contempt.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Nice recap

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Sean Connell @slcpgh.bsky.social · 1d

Oh fuck this shit.

Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 2d

I have reigned in most of my anger but know my books are STILL up on Amazon. Please do not purchase them.

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