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Maria Schneider

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Author of Executive Lunch, One Good Eclair, Dragons of Wendal, Under Witch Moon, Null Witch. Blog: http://www.BearMountainBooks.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Maria-E.-Schneider/author/B002M3FL16

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The Literate Lizard @theliteratelizard.bsky.social · 19h

Your first look at this week's 20% off new release book picks, four fiction, four nonfiction. You don't have to support Jeff Bezos to get discounts on hot new books. Come to us: theliteratelizard.com/front-page-b...
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This week's four new release fiction picks, discounted 20% through November 15th, 2025:
- Last Call at the Savoy: A Novel, by Brisa Carleton
- Lightbreakers: A Novel, by Aja Gabel
- Queen Esther: A Novel, by John Irving
- The Tortoise's Tale: A Novel, by Kendra Coulter

This week's four new release nonfiction picks, discounted 20% through November 15th, 2025:
- Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts, by Margaret Atwood
- Bread of Angels: A Memoir, by Patti Smith
- Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department, by Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis
- The Philosopher in the Valley: Alex Karp, Palantir, and the Rise of the Surveillance State, by Michael Steinberger

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Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 23h

tea and teapots in general have many emotional notes. The happy tea and cake party with friends, the tea in times of stress, the tea for celebration, the tea for funeral. Your theme captures many emotions.

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David Revoy @davidrevoy.com · 23h

I'll be at Capitole du Libre 2025 Conference in Toulouse, France on Sun, Nov 16th!

- 10:30-11:30 Room A203: A 1h commented Krita speedpainting live demo.

- 11:30-12:30 Room B00: A panel discussion about free/libre book publishing.

capitoledulibre.org

#CapitoleDuLibre #CapitoleDuLibre2025

Capitole du Libre 2025

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Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 1d

It's such a bright, happy piece!

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Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 1d

I have a better excuse! I dug up two cherry trees (four years old) because, reasons. Don't worry I transplanted them because I really want them to make it. But it not only cut into writing time...I'm kind of sore and my arms wobble.

Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 2d

A post from MacKenzie Scott, Oct 15, 2025. #booksky worth a read #blackbooksky yieldgiving.com/essays/we-ar... Includes a prophecy from the Hopi.

Yield Giving

Established by MacKenzie Scott to share a financial fortune created through the effort of countless people, Yield is named after a belief in adding value…

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Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 2d

Nice job.

Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 2d

From a book signing I did. The pumpkins proudly sported the titles of my books and *sometimes* the designs sort of matched the covers...

Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 2d

Don't ask. I'm sure it's more soothing to just stay in the barn--even if that involves shoveling shit (like it generally does here!) My motto is to find a good book to read, a nice local store or cafe or restaurant and don't feed the billionaires! Like bears, they are dangerous.

Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 2d

It looks like a pretzel left too long in the rain...

Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 3d

stop feeding billionaires...leave the platforms!

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Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 3d

Was never on threads and left FB. Was never on insta either.

Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 3d

I've read the book #booksky and it was GREAT! The audible is out now!

https://ilona-andrews.com @ilonaandrews.bsky.social · 3d

🎧 The Inheritance audiobook surprised us by going live early on Audible!
Links, full details and samples here ilona-andrews.com/blog/the-aud...
It’ll be exclusive on Audible for 90 days, then will be distributed widely to libraries and other retailers.

The Audiobook of The Inheritance Is Live On Audible - ILONA ANDREWS

Audible: We will notify you once your title has passed Quality Assurance checks, and we begin distribution. This will usually be within 10 business days, provided there are no issues with the producti...

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Moo Dog Press @moodogpress.com · 4d

“And I'm hoping that because of this moment that we're in, more and more folks are awakening to what that history actually looks like and what needs to change in the ways of our understanding of our own #history, so that we can prevent further atrocities."

Tom Dudchik @ctcapitolreport.bsky.social · 4d

How The MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT NATION is fighting to tell Indigenous history in American classrooms... https://go.ctcapitolreport.com/4qzhunf

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Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 4d

Looking into balcony solar. It's a reality in the UK and just starting to be seen in the US. I would love to be on the helping end!

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Brian Cave @oldschoolevil.bsky.social · 4d

It's not much, but it's certainly the best sales I've made in YEARS! Thank you to all those who pre-ordered Our Darkest Hour and picked it up today!

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Gail Carriger @gailcarriger.bsky.social · 4d

I'm getting ready to head to MileHiCon in Denver this weekend! I'll be jetting around Oct 31 - Nov 2. milehicon.org/

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Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 4d

Ours is back too! Has been for I'd guess a month. We've seen it once too. We keep our cat on a leash and don't let him walk by himself because, yanno! But we love the pair that winters here.

Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 4d

No it is not "totally reasonable" to expect neighbors to speak any particular language. That's bullshit. I admire multi-lingual speakers for their ability.

Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 4d

He is every bit as guilty and bad as the Orange Face.

Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 4d

And it's truly a time-suck. You might want to do something simple as a promo to start. This cute short by T.M. Baumgartner is a good example of something I'd like to try: www.bearmountainbooks.com/home/author-... Just suggestions. I am still working on audio for Ghost Town--3 months now...

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Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 4d

This is about how well things worked out for Adriel in Under Witch Moon...she's an ordinary witch, but graveyards are really a bad place to practice magic especially if you are n earth witch (or, apparently, a necromancer!) Love this comic!!! #blooksky #comics

David Revoy @davidrevoy.com · 4d

Graveyard Surprise
(Halloween Special)

#webcomic #krita #miniFantasyTheater

A short comic strip in four panels:

Panel 1. In a misty, night‑time graveyard, among the cold stones of long‑abandoned graves, a beautiful young necromancer stands majestically with her staff. She faces a knight serious about engaging in a fight.
> Necromancer: Muahahaha! Attacking a necromancer in a graveyard, you clueless fool!

Panel 2. The necromancer raises her staff and arms, casting a spell that spreads luminous effects across the ground around her. Skeletons emerge from the graves.
> Necromancer: Skeletons! Rise from the dead!

Panel 3. The skeletons look at each other, some pat each other on the back, others hug, seemingly unaware of the necromancer's presence. A mix of disbelief and excitement ripples through them. In the background, the necromancer makes a horrified face: this isn’t the result she expected.
> Skeleton 1 (an adult): Hey, kiddo? Is that you?
> Skeleton 2 (a smaller one): Grandpa?!
> Skeleton 3 (holding another’s hand like a lover): Come along, love, everyone's here.
> Skeleton 4 (an elderly one, clutching its back): Hello, youth!

Panel 4. The necromancer is disgraced and her arms droop. The five skeletons now huddle together, arms intertwined. The knight roll on the floor laughing at the necromancer’s crushing failure.
> Necromancer: I hate tiny family graveyards.

Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 4d

Also check before you start and read the Audible/Amazon rules. They also have a "trial" upload type thing that will check for things they don't like. Not sure how well it works tho. Seems a bit inconsistent. But read it first and it may save you some time.

Maria Schneider @bearmountainbooks.bsky.social · 4d

First year they did well. Rabbits and skunks like to eat the small plants. They are a great cut flower once they get going and the bees like them. The bees like the sages better tho. And the rosemary!