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Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong, Lit Agent @charmstrong.bsky.social · 4d

If you’re hoping to be published, read this. I’ll answer from an agent’s POV this week!

Kelly Beck @kellylbeck.bsky.social · 5d

@charmstrong.bsky.social
and I are tackling a fun topic this week on our Substacks....
THE STATE OF TRAD PUB.

There's receipts & cited sources about the deals & trends I'm noticing as an author. Maybe a new avenue I'm considering....

Mine publishes tomorrow morning! <3 #writingcommunity

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · 22d

Just had a #PitchDis request for my ‘Flintlock’ Romantasy! So excited!

Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Aug 16

Forced to marry to appease his family’s curse, best friends, Jac & Nell, set out to break it - but friendship turns to love.

When Nell must make the ultimate sacrifice to free them, Jac has only one chance to save her before he loses her forever...

#PosterPit #Q #NA #F #R

Movie poster for Spark Amongst The Shadows, a New Adult Romantasy currently being queried. All the romance of A Court Of Silver Flames set in a Three Musketeers inspired world, with an enchanted book, romance, a dash of magic, and he falls first vibes.

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Aug 25

Congratulations!

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Aug 16

Forced to marry to appease his family’s curse, best friends, Jac & Nell, set out to break it - but friendship turns to love.

When Nell must make the ultimate sacrifice to free them, Jac has only one chance to save her before he loses her forever...

#PosterPit #Q #NA #F #R

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Aug 16

Forced to marry to appease his family’s curse, best friends, Jac & Nell, set out to break it - but friendship turns to love. When Nell must make the ultimate sacrifice to free them, Jac has only one chance to save her before he loses her forever...

#PosterPit #Q #F #R #NA

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Aug 16

Forced to marry to appease his family’s curse, best friends, Jac & Nell, set out to break it - but friendship turns to love. When Nell must make the ultimate sacrifice to free them, Jac has only one chance to save her before he loses her forever...

#PosterPit #Q #F #R #NA

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Aug 3

Thank you💜

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Aug 3

I’m excited to announce that I have just signed with @elsewhen.press for a sequel to February’s CRYSTAL BLOODS!

Out early next year, Upper YA Romantasy, SUN AND STARLIGHT, will send Sorsha and Etienne on a dangerous new mission...
#newbook #sequel #booksky

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Emma Bradley @emmaebradley.bsky.social · Jul 30

Drama queen Talie is my favourite, and it's also the reason Taz looks at her and basically sees Kainen in a skirt...
(Scene is from book 5 draft 1 😇)

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Amy Orrell @authoramyorrell.bsky.social · Jul 28

New book trailer to celebrate being featured on Ingram Spark's list of Sci-Fi Standouts!
#sciencefiction #sciencefictionbooks #scifi #scifibooks #timetravel #booksky #indiepress @elsewhen.press #LoveElsewhen

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Amy Orrell @authoramyorrell.bsky.social · Jul 21

Five months ago today, I became a published author. Waiting to hear what readers thought of my story was nerve wracking, but the reviews have been wonderful, and I'm super grateful to all those who've taken the time to post!
#booksky #sciencefiction #sciencefictionbooks #timetravel @elsewhen.press

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Jul 12

Looking for a great summer YA Fantasy, Romance, and Adventure read? Then look no further! THE CURSED WEAPONS trilogy and CRYSTAL BLOODS are all available from Amazon now!

#ya #yafantasy #yaromantasy

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Jul 12

Looking for a great summer YA Fantasy, Romance, and Adventure read? Then look no further! THE CURSED WEAPONS trilogy and CRYSTAL BLOODS are all available from Amazon now!

#ya #yafantasy #yaromantasy

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Jul 9

Librarian seeks bride in lottery to share family curse with him for the sake of the country. No future prospects. Likely to die early. Books and accommodation provided. Bring own musket.

🚨Best friends need not apply🚨

#UnhingedPit #NA #F #R #H #FR #Q

a green book with a triquetra on the cover

ALT: a green book with a triquetra on the cover

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Jul 7

New WIP plot currently at 6000 words and counting...

a woman with red hair is sitting at a desk with books

ALT: a woman with red hair is sitting at a desk with books

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Jul 4

Out now!

Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Jun 27

If you like YA Fantasy, adventure, romance, & ‘he falls first’ vibes, then THE CURSED WEAPONS are for you!

She’s the assassin sent to kill his sister. He’s the prince struggling to find his place in the world. Together, they seek the stolen Fire Opal before it can destroy the Five Lands...
#booksky

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Jun 27

If you like YA Fantasy, adventure, romance, & ‘he falls first’ vibes, then THE CURSED WEAPONS are for you!

She’s the assassin sent to kill his sister. He’s the prince struggling to find his place in the world. Together, they seek the stolen Fire Opal before it can destroy the Five Lands...
#booksky

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Jun 28

Out now!

Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Jun 27

If you like YA Fantasy, adventure, romance, & ‘he falls first’ vibes, then THE CURSED WEAPONS are for you!

She’s the assassin sent to kill his sister. He’s the prince struggling to find his place in the world. Together, they seek the stolen Fire Opal before it can destroy the Five Lands...
#booksky

Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thank you! I hope you enjoy it.

Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Jun 27

If you like YA Fantasy, adventure, romance, & ‘he falls first’ vibes, then THE CURSED WEAPONS are for you!

She’s the assassin sent to kill his sister. He’s the prince struggling to find his place in the world. Together, they seek the stolen Fire Opal before it can destroy the Five Lands...
#booksky

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Jun 26

If you like YA Fantasy, romance, forbidden love, and ‘he falls first’ vibes, then THE CURSED WEAPONS trilogy is for you!

She’s the assassin sent to kill his sister. He’s the prince struggling to find his place in the world. Together, they will change the Five Lands…

#ya #books #booksky #newbook

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Jun 25

If you like YA Fantasy, adventure, romance, & ‘he falls first’ vibes, then THE CURSED WEAPONS are for you!

She’s the assassin sent to kill his sister. He’s the prince struggling to find his place in the world. Together, they seek the stolen Fire Opal before it can destroy the Five Lands...
#booksky

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Jun 25

I’m sure the fingers have something to do with it😊

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Aerin Apeltun - THE OPAL KING out now! @aerinapeltun.bsky.social · Jun 25

You have very green fingers💜

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Alex Storer @thelightdreams.bsky.social · Jun 25

For years, there was a gap on my bookshelf. As a lifelong Dalek obsessive, I never understood why there hadn't been a comprehensive history of all the major toy and model lines; only an occasional page or section in books or magazines . I eventually realised it was my job to fill that gap...

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