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Lorelai Tarlow, Author @lorelaitarlow.bsky.social · 7h

Same. It’s not as hard as I expected. But I think through my fingers, so it’s an adjustment. Good luck with it!

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Disco (he/they) 📚🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @discobooks.bsky.social · 12h

All of Haymarket’s ebooks are 80% off until 7th November!

Brilliant books on resistance and social and economic justice, including Angela Davis’s Freedom is a Constant Struggle. 📚💙

www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/230-ha...

Haymarket Ebooks on sale for $2!

At Haymarket, our mission is to publish books that contribute to struggles for social and economic justice. We strive to make our books a vibrant and organic part of social movements, and we believe t...

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Lorelai Tarlow, Author @lorelaitarlow.bsky.social · 1d

I couldn’t live without spellcheck. I have forgotten how to spell after so many years of leaning on it. For hard/long words, I sometimes just type an approximation of the letters I think are in it, hoping spellcheck will figure it out for me.

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Susan, A Cabbage Man, Graham @grahamophones.bsky.social · 7d

Small submission tip! IMO, it is usually better to just say "Hi/Dear/Hello [name of agent/editor]" than to accidentally misgender someone! It is not disrespectful to call someone by their name, and you are allowed to do it. #querytip #pubtip #publishing

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Roma Panganiban @romapancake.bsky.social · 5d

I also need this. #MSWL

Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 5d

I need an espionage drama series based on a spy who uses only menswear clues to take down evil international cabals.

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Lorelai Tarlow, Author @lorelaitarlow.bsky.social · 1d

Well said.

Beca Dreadful🌙🐈‍⬛✨ @becadreads.bsky.social · 1d

I have a working theory that Ali Hazelwood's books are on a range, much like colors. One isn't better than the other, yet everyone has their favorite and least favorite color (Ali book).

There are also people who aren't fans of lots of color (Ali)

And no one is wrong for those opinions.

💙📚

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Porter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston @portersqbooks.bsky.social · 4d

Heyyyyy local authors & artists! We don't have the resources to organize something ourselves, but if one of you wants a space for a Fall of Freedom event on the evening of the 22nd, send an email to [email protected]. We might be able to host it. www.falloffreedom.com

Fall of Freedom

Fall of Freedom is an urgent call to the arts community to unite in defiance of authoritarian forces sweeping the nation.

www.falloffreedom.com

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Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle @dytsras.bsky.social · 5d

You ever heard of Julie Dash? Some of you undoubtedly have,but quite a few I'd imagine not.

Julie Dash is the first Black woman (ever) to have a full-length film with a theatrical release in the United States.

In 1991.

There's a book as well.

Julie Dash turns 73 years old today

Filmmaker Julie Dash.

The first African American woman to have a full-length film have a major theatrical release in US history.

Daughters of the Dust (1991) is one of the most influential films in movie history. Even inspiring Beyoncé's Lemonade film that released in 2016

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Jenny @ hhhhhhhh @slowedmountains.bsky.social · 7d

Nothin else for it

Two panel comic of a person with glasses looking down at an open book. First panel reads: I think I might be bad at this.

In the second panel they are scribbling in the book with a pencil. Text reads: I’m gonna do it anyway

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · 8d

Do you know the ins and outs of the publishing industry?

We're looking for an experienced publishing professional to join our team as a literary agent.

More details on how to apply can be found here ⤵️
https://www.psliterary.com/opportunities/

Opportunities - P.S. Literary Agency

www.psliterary.com

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Matt Wallace @mattfnwallace.bsky.social · 10d

I’ve said this before, a lot, but when you’re an author and your book doesn’t sell your feelings can default to the premise, “Everyone in the world was offered my book and they all personally rejected it.” The truth is most people don’t know it exists. Awareness is the problem, not you or your book.

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Lorelai Tarlow, Author @lorelaitarlow.bsky.social · 10d

That makes sense.

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Lorelai Tarlow, Author @lorelaitarlow.bsky.social · 10d

In Defense of the Third-Act Breakup: I love this #romance trope, so my latest Substack is an homage to the bittersweet break that sets up the grand reunion.

If you're one of the people who prefers #romancebooks without a third-act breakup, I'd love to hear why.
#booksky

In Defense of the Third-Act Breakup

A breakup with a purpose

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Ti 🎃 | Book Chatter @tibookchatter.bsky.social · 10d

My review of Cat’s Eye is on Book Chatter today.

What a book. I don’t choose many favorites but this one has been added to the pile.

Girlhood. Trauma. Made for an excellent discussion.
#BookSky 📚💙

Review: bookchatter.net/2025/10/17/r...

Cat’s Eye book cover. A woman’s face in pastels. Also, marbles along the right side against a pinkish background.

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Kate McKean @katemckean.bsky.social · 11d

How do you build literary community? Is that the same as platform? Will it help you get published? Should we invite Bella Hadid?

www.agentsandbooks.com/q-a-thursday...

Q&A Thursday: Community Edition

Hello friends, I'm having a productive week. Huzzah! I'm also making a concerted effort to take it easy in other areas of my life so that the high of productivity doesn't bleed over into everything e...

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Bookstore Romance Day @handle.invalid · 13d

The 11/1 virtual event with @oliviawaite.com @clpolk.blacksky.app @evaleigh.bsky.social @kitrocha.com @stephanieburgis.bsky.social @jessiemihalik.com & #LeslyePenelope is 80% sold out. Save your spot now so you don't miss it. www.eventbrite.com/e/1762356127...

Pale blue background. At the top left is the black silhouette of a hand facing downward with golden sparkles spilling from it. At the lower right is a black silhouette of a hand facing upward with golden sparkles rising from it. Gold text at top reads "Lost & Found Magic" Dark blue text below reads "A Virtual Conversation With Olivia Waite, CL Polk, Leslye Penelope, Jessie Mihalik, Eva Leigh, Kit Rocha, Stephanie Burgis" Lighter blue text reads "Sat. Nov. 1 at 3 PM Eastern on Zoom" Bold red text diagonal across the top left reads "80% Sold"

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Lorelai Tarlow, Author @lorelaitarlow.bsky.social · 13d

Sandal weather ends
Say goodbye to sparkling nails
In blue, purple, green

A little seasonal #haiku

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RK Lopez Author @rklopezauthor.bsky.social · Nov 24

A community of Romance writers from any form of publishing or sub-genre. Connect with new people, find your next read, and share the details about your latest novel!

Use #romancewritersunite to have your post appear in this feed.

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Alora Quinn @authoraloraquinn.bsky.social · 14d

Better late than never, right?
Applications to join my ARC team are open now!

Apply here:
forms.gle/RmFPJp2ixwho...

#monsterromance #monsterromancebooks #indieauthor

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Lorelai Tarlow, Author @lorelaitarlow.bsky.social · 16d

I need a scream club near me. Might have to start one.

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Lorelai Tarlow, Author @lorelaitarlow.bsky.social · 17d

I had the same reaction when I was there this summer. Never saw a driver honk at a bike rider. The great infrastructure gives the whole city a feeling of ease and flow. I loved it!

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Gabrielle Harbowy, Literary Agent 🌈 @gabrielle-h.bsky.social · 17d

Looking for an agent? Free on October 23? @planningforsun.bsky.social (Associate Agent Lisa Gouldy) & I are doing an AMA with the Edmonton Public Library & Writer in Residence, @rhondaparrish.bsky.social. You don't have to be in Edmonton to attend! Reg: epl.bibliocommons.com/events/689f5...

Ask An Agent Anything

Writer in Residence, Rhonda Parrish, hosts literary agents Lisa Gouldy and Gabrielle Harbowy for an evening of discussion. They'll discuss such things as the most important part of a querying package,...

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Lorelai Tarlow, Author @lorelaitarlow.bsky.social · 18d

My Emily Henry favorites, ranked. #booksky @emilyhenryverse.bsky.social

A Great Big Beautiful Book

Ranking Emily Henry’s romance novels

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Lorelai Tarlow, Author @lorelaitarlow.bsky.social · 18d

Hard agree. Editing is the difference between an OK book and a great book. Too many books are getting published today that needed a serious, hard edit and didn’t get it.

violent alien @blipstress.bsky.social · 19d

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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Porter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston @portersqbooks.bsky.social · 18d

I'm at the desk placing orders, so that means it's a great time for #BookSky to get book recommendations! Whattaya want? Whattaya need?

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