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The only traditional publishing house in North Alabama! Offering passionate assistance and opportunity to new writers and using donations to boost advances.

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · Jan 7

Hello Bluesky! We’re looking for anyone interested in books! HIP is an independent press that also offers author services. Say hello! Our first three traditionally published #books are by author Faye Rapoport DesPres. #WritingCommunity #publishing #books link: www.huntsvilleindependent.com

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 2h

A story for when you wake. A story before you sleep. Soul to Soul is the book your heart needed.

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 5h

Good morning, #5amwritersclub! Trust the part of you that knows the story better than you think. 🍃

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 12h

Good night. There is grace in the unfinished. The story is still becoming. So are you. 🌿

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 14h

Ideal for fans of heartwarming mysteries and gentle suspense.

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 17h

1971 Astros = the blueprint for how NOT to turn talent into titles. Read the cautionary tale in Orange Crush.

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 20h

If one sentence in your book came true tomorrow, which one would cause the most chaos?

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 23h

Heartfelt, beautifully illustrated, and tender as a lullaby. Soul to Soul is a small wonder.

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 1d

For the sports fan who’s faced addiction—or the addict who once had a dream—this memoir is for you. 🎾🥃

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning, #5amwritersclub! You don’t need to feel ready. You just need to be here. That’s the work. 🙏

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 1d

Good night. May your dreams offer answers. Or better yet, new questions. 🌌

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 1d

The kind of book that finds you right when you need it. Message From a Blue Jay is a gift of resonance and grace.

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 1d

For every woman who’s ever kept a part of herself hidden. This story is yours.

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 1d

What would your WIP demand if it showed up at your door?

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 1d

These aren’t your average varmints—or your average short stories.

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 2d

The “what ifs” of the 1971 Astros aren’t idle bar talk. They’re backed by stats & research in Orange Crush.

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 2d

Good morning, #5amwritersclub! One honest line can anchor a whole chapter. Start with that. 📖

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 2d

Good night. You don’t have to be productive to be worthy. Rest is not a reward—it’s a right. 🌙

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 2d

Every reader will find a favorite story. And then another. And then another. Soul to Soul delights on every page.

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 2d

Every comeback needs a story. This one’s got tennis, tequila, and triumph. Life Is Best Served Sober is out now.

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 2d

If your characters found out you were writing them, what would they demand to renegotiate?

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 2d

What does it mean to grieve and grow in the same breath? This book has answers only reflection can find.

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 3d

A book for those who know the cost of silence.

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 3d

Good morning, #5amwritersclub! Every draft is a breadcrumb trail toward clarity. Keep walking. 🌿

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 3d

Good night. A blank page tomorrow isn’t a threat. It’s an invitation. 🌚

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Huntsville Independent Press @hiphuntsville.bsky.social · 3d

Mystery that’s family-friendly and fiction that’s fun? Yes, it’s possible.

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