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D. M. Beucler

@dmbeucler.bsky.social

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Author of Memory and Magic, Out Oct 7 2025 from Luna Press https://www.dmbeucler.com/ Expert Onion. Cat herder. 2 kids, 3 cats, infinite chaos. #VP21 #Codex she/they Knit 2, Purl 1, Sow kind chaos.

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D. M. Beucler @dmbeucler.bsky.social · Jun 15

Lovely people! We have a COVER! And it is Gorgeous! @tarabush.bsky.social is amazing and I am utterly enchanted by her art!

It's a book!!!! 😍

Luna Press Publishing @lunapress.bsky.social · Jun 15

It is with great pleasure that we share with the world the cover for Memory and Magic, the romantasy debut novel of American author D. M. Beucler, created by the amazing Tara Bush! Pre-orders will open in July and the release date is October 7th, 2025. @dmbeucler.bsky.social @tarabush.bsky.social

Cover Reveal: Tara Bush for D. M. Beucler's debut, Memory and Magic

It is with great pleasure that we share with the world the cover for Memory and Magic, the romantasy debut novel of American author D. M. Beucler, created by the amazing Tara Bush!

www.lunapresspublishing.com

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D. M. Beucler @dmbeucler.bsky.social · 9h

Welp I've been pottering about on a novel for a couple years, and I had a lot of elements, but I didn't have the plot quite right... and the penny dropped at last... so I guess I know what my next project is.

D. M. Beucler @dmbeucler.bsky.social · 9h

Alas that's not eligible for this years awards, which are for works released in 2024. Next year it's eligible!

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · 11h

And if a convention has panels, it will need panelists! Register to be a panelist for ConFusion 2026 at this link:

2026.confusionsf.org/panelist-app...

Panelist Application Form – ConFusion 2026: Magical ConFusion

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ConFusion Michigan @confusionmi.bsky.social · 11h

Magical ConFusion (Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2026) still has room on the schedule for panels! If you have a topic or idea you would like to discuss or see discussed, follow this link!

2026.confusionsf.org/suggest-a-pa...

#ConFusion2026 #MagicalConFusion #SciFiConvention #ConFusionSF #ConFusionMI

Suggest a Panel – ConFusion 2026: Magical ConFusion

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D. M. Beucler @dmbeucler.bsky.social · 1d

In retrospec, I should not have done quite as much stuff at the stable while having only ate a granola bar and juice this morning. Opps!

I'm fine now. I've had more calories. But man washing saddle pads by hand in a wheelbarrow will take it out of you, especially after 2 hours poo picking.

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P.A. Cornell (She/Her) @cornellwriter.bsky.social · 1d

Great newsletter here by Kate. If you’re not sure if it’s a scam, reading this might help.

Kate Heartfield @kateheartfield.com · 1d

Today's newsletter is about the patterns in fake book club and other scam emails sent to authors.

How to spot an author scam email

I’ve grumbled enough on social media about the rise in AI-generated scam emails that now, more than one of my author friends has sent an email to me, asking...

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D. M. Beucler @dmbeucler.bsky.social · 2d

Memory and Magic is kindly featured over on @scalzi.com's Big Idea!

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The Big Idea: D. M. Beucler

Small acts of kindness may not always seem like they change the world, but they certainly change the world of whoever you’re helping. Author D. M. Beucler discusses how acts of kindness are a…

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D. M. Beucler @dmbeucler.bsky.social · 2d

Look, somehow crematorium ads keep getting shoved into my social media feed and like... no no, we're good right now. Of all the things I could get advertised... this is hopefully the one I need the least right now.

D. M. Beucler @dmbeucler.bsky.social · 2d

Same.

a couple of women blowing soap bubbles in front of a window .

Alt: Sandra Bullock and Cait Blanchet blowing bubbles in Oceans 8

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D. M. Beucler @dmbeucler.bsky.social · 3d

Who else wants this to be like the Two Live Crew Job and bring back Sandra Bullock?

Chris Barkley (He/Him) @cmzhang42.bsky.social · 3d

ew.com/george-cloon...

George Clooney says 'Ocean's 14' will likely start filming in 2026 after teasing 'a great script'

Two years after George Clooney teased that he'd read a 'great script' for the next 'Ocean' entry, the actor says the OG cast is ready to film next year as soon as a schedule is set.

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D. M. Beucler @dmbeucler.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah I pretty much only used them for the occasional side conversation. But I have a notification that won't go away now and that drives me a little batty.

D. M. Beucler @dmbeucler.bsky.social · 3d

Versailles always does it too.

D. M. Beucler @dmbeucler.bsky.social · 3d

Yup... I haven't because I'm being obstinate... but DM's are locked right now.

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S. C. Mills @scmillsbooks.bsky.social · 3d

Lucio is a court mage in Lamendo, an Imperial vassal state. When his rebel sister tries to assassinate Lamendo's puppet ruler—his amor—his illusion of safety by compliance shatters. Autistic trans MC, music-based magic. THE TRAITOR BARU CORMORANT x METAL FROM HEAVEN.

#DVPit #F #Novella #TV #Latine

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Wen Wen @muteddragon.bsky.social · 3d

JinYu Zhao is trying to save enough $ to restore her sister's illusion magic, while disguised, providing abortions. She won't be distracted by her sister mooning over her classmate crashing at their pharmacy #dvpit #a #f #own #poc #asian #nd #r friends to lovers, he falls first

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D. M. Beucler @dmbeucler.bsky.social · 3d

It's been a wild time over here.

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Effie Cyborg @effies.bsky.social · 3d

In a land of haves and have-nots, a 12 y/o con artist wins a scholarship to the haves' boarding school. She wants to con her way through it to help her have-not community, but turns out cons are hard when the rich are also magically lucky... and her own luck's about to run out.

#DVPit #F #MG #DIS

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D. M. Beucler @dmbeucler.bsky.social · 3d

Ohio passed a law that Blusesky is enforcing so I have to age verify to see my DM's. Unsure if there are other restrictions atm... but it's fun. 🙃

D. M. Beucler @dmbeucler.bsky.social · 3d

... Does anyone on the sky know a paleontologist that might be willing to talk to an aspiring paleontologist about their job and the path to it? I'd say DM me... but alas I am still in Ohio, but if you comment I'll find a way to connect.

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Effie Cyborg @effies.bsky.social · 3d

LEVERAGE x THE MARVELLERS
Everyone wants the scholarship kid at the fancy school to quit. But 12 y/o Robin must get help for her struggling community before she's booted out. So she'll con em all, but turns out the rich are magically lucky... and her own luck's running out.

#DVPit #F #MG #DIS

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 3d

repost this if an editor has ever saved you from yourself

violent alien @blipstress.bsky.social · 3d

An actual hot take: Too many authors are afraid of editors watering down their voice or whatever and not afraid enough of editors letting you put any old slop on the page.

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D. M. Beucler @dmbeucler.bsky.social · 3d

I have kinda been hiding at the barn right now because... well everything is on fire.

And CNN is reporting that the Trump admin deleted references to back pay from the govt shutdown website. So that's fun.

D. M. Beucler @dmbeucler.bsky.social · 3d

Just saying, they have Memory and Magic out here if you were looking for some escapism Regency Romance.

bookshop.org/p/books/memo...

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Sara K Ellis @skateellis.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Book 🎂 @dmbeucler.bsky.social ! Very excited for this! And that cover! 🔥

Luna Press Publishing @lunapress.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Book Birthday to @dmbeucler.bsky.social 🥳 It is always so exciting to see your words making it out into the world! Congratulations Denise!!! 💙 #debut2025 #bloodmagic @booksfromscotland.bsky.social

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