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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 11h

Well I’ll let you know when I finish my first draft, but I’ll be honest, that’s probably a ways off. Hoping to have it written come summer

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 11h

For my first one, no, I had some volunteer editors help me with it. But seeing as it took me like 13 years and about 50 revised drafts, I may invest in one in the future haha

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 11h

Yes! I published my first book this month in fact!

This one is not a YA Sci-Fi, it’s a part satire, part paranormal fantasy horror

Grim Portents

Amazon.com: Grim Portents: 9798218787325: Akins, Christian: Books

www.amazon.com

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 12h

Why does Bill need to pay a child 50 dollars for a super soaker?

Guess you’ll have to read the rest to find out: a.co/d/dT8M9S2

#writingcommunity #WIPSnips #writesky #booksky #writing #halloween

"Fifty."
"Fifty bucks?" I exclaimed in disbelief.
"Each."
"Look, kid. I don't have a hundred dollars. I
can give you, like—forty."
"Go ask someone else then."
"Who am I sup-Is this how your parents
raised you? To rip people off?"
"Maybe."
I held my tongue and pulled out my wallet. As
I suspected, I only had forty dollars left from the money in my cabin. I turned back to Maya. "Do you have any cash?"
Maya pulled out a wallet in the shape of some
yellow cartoon dog I didn't recognize. She fumbled around with it before pulling out thirty dollars. "This is all I have."
I took two fives and handed it to the kid with
my forty. "Here. I'll take one."
The kid snatched the money and tossed me
the soaker. He smiled and ran off with his friend.
"You're welcome!" I yelled out to them. "Little
brats."
Sonny snickered as I got back onto the road.
"What?" I asked.
"You're gonna be a great dad someday."
"Shut up, Sonny."

Grim Portents cover featuring a skeleton hand holding a feather and emerging from an open book. The title is on a burning banner that envelops the feather and a large beast looms over it all. At the top, the tagline reads: Welcome to the first day of the end of your life…

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 1d

Feels like there’s no good spooky content this October right?

WRONG. My book is about ghosts and demons and all kinda spooky nonsense. Order a copy now before I have to come up with a Thanksgiving themed pitch!

#writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #indiebooks #halloween #october

Grim Portents

Amazon.com: Grim Portents: 9798218787325: Akins, Christian: Books

www.amazon.com

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 12h

The new book is YA Sci-Fi!

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 21h

As diary would definitely be handy. I really just want to see if I can write an and edit a book in one year. It took me 13 years to finally publish my first book because of all my stopping and starting. I want to see if I can just buckle down and knock one out without compromising quality

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 21h

Actually the doctor’s name is Morbius

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 21h

Thought about setting a goal to write 500 words a day next year so I can finish my first draft around the summer. Ended up just writing 1000 words today. The mere thought of having a goal made me productive. Anyway, my second book is fully underway

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writesky

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 1d

Feels like there’s no good spooky content this October right?

WRONG. My book is about ghosts and demons and all kinda spooky nonsense. Order a copy now before I have to come up with a Thanksgiving themed pitch!

#writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #indiebooks #halloween #october

Grim Portents

Amazon.com: Grim Portents: 9798218787325: Akins, Christian: Books

www.amazon.com

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 1d

Does Sonny ever get that reward he was promised? Guess you’ll have to read the rest to find out.

Which you can do! Right here: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0FR...

#writingcommunity #WIPSnips #Writesky #Booksky

"No need," Sonny said. "Our issue is resolved
and I'd like my reward now."
"I don't think you understand-"
"I understand perfectly. Half off my quota:
that was our deal, and you owe me."
"I owe no such thing. You haven't fulfilled
your end of the deal yet."
Sonny's eyes went bloodshot. "You want to
run that by me again?"
"I promised you payment for your service-yes, but unfortunately, further service is required."
"No, no, no, no, no. We have a contract. You
wrote it up yourself."
Haniel produced said contract from his desk
and slid it towards Sonny. "You're right. And if you take a look, it specifically states that you will receive your compensation upon the capture and/or termination of any and all escaped Hell-spawned entities, until such time as the crisis is ended. I can highlight the phrase 'and all', if you like."
Sonny scanned the document. The room became silent as he read it over to see if there was
any room for argument and I couldn't help replaying everything Sonny had told me about the angels in my head. Never trust anyone in the afterlife, especially the angels. Sonny had gone above and beyond for them, and despite my initial repulsions, I'd begun to think of him as my friend. Denying him on some sort of technicality seemed grossly unfair.
After a few minutes, Sonny whispered just loud enough for Haniel to hear. "You sneaky son of a bitch."

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 1d

Just an expert on writing horror books , it’s not a literal statement was just saying that I enjoy his writing

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 2d

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 2d

I cannot deny you’re the expert as this is literally my favorite book I’ve ever read

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 2d

Wow arrived on release day! I call that a successful launch. Hope you enjoy it!

Kayleigh Diaz @kleighdiaz.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Release Day, @chrisakins.bsky.social!

Look what I got to add to my #WIPSnips friends collection today! 😁

#WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky

Book cover:

Grim Portents, a novel by Christian Akins

Welcome to the first day of the end of your life...

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 2d

Book is available here: a.co/d/fRvaHq4

Or wherever books are sold!

Amazon.com: Grim Portents: 9798218787325: Akins, Christian: Books

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 2d

More the merrier!

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 2d

Widdick has his priorities in order.

Also? GRIM PORTENTS IS OUT RIGHT NOW: www.christianakins.com/grimportents

#Writingcommunity #WIPSnips #Writesky #Booksky

"It's pretty clear that you've seen other spirits
in your house," I said. "What can you tell us about them?"
Widdick didn't answer immediately. He shuffled through the trash strewn room and peered between his boarded windows. He picked up one of the candles and carried it out of the room, beckoning Sonny and I to come along. We followed Widdick down a hallway, past the living room, and into a tiny, pitch black space. Once inside, he closed the door and turned on a battery powered lantern, allowing
me to see where he had led us.
"It's a bathroom," I observed.
Sonny looked around, irritated. "If you have
these lanterns, why do you even use all those candles? There's loose paper everywhere!"
"I don't want to waste the batteries," Widdick
replied. "I keep this one in here so I don't miss the toilet."
"Why did you bring us here?" I asked, trying
to get back on track. Widdick looked around again, as if someone else could be hiding in this cramped space with the three of us.
"I'm being watched," he spoke in a hushed
tone.

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 2d

What’s this? A new link has appeared on my website? Maybe that’s because you can BUY MY BOOK NOW

That’s right #GRIMPORTENTS is OUT

#writingcommunity #Writing #writesky #Booksky

Grim Portents — Christian Akins

www.christianakins.com

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 2d

🚨🚨🚨ATTENTION ATTENTION🚨🚨🚨
ONE HOUR REMAINING UNTIL #GRIMPORTENTS OFFICIALLY DROPS

Thank you for your time

Amazon.com: Grim Portents: 9798218787325: Akins, Christian: Books

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 3d

Grim Portents launches in less than 5 hours, so if you buy an e-book (to accompany your print copy of course) you can probably finish it by around 6AM, depending on your reading speed

#writingcommunity #Writesky

You know that this is by now. I’ve posted the same alt text every day on every post. It’s the damn book. Buy it!

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!!! I hope you enjoy it!

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 3d

Writing is definitely a field of passion and not profit. When I set out to publish my book, I really just wanted a professional copy on my own shelf, any other sales were just a bonus!

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 3d

FINAL DAY before #GrimPortents releases. Less than 14 hours now. And wouldn’t you know it, “dungeon” isn’t used in the book. I do have “Hell-mouth” though, is that something?

Buy it now: a.co/d/1gsRe8m
Or anywhere books are sold!

#writingcommunity #WIPSnips #Writesky #Booksky

"Yes," Haniel replied. "And as Mr. Baker has correctly surmised, the conditions of this drought are not natural. In fact, using this book, we can pinpoint the exact coordinates it appears to be emanating from, and thus—put a stop to the cause."
"That's exactly what we were planning on doing before everything went haywire," Sonny said.
"Is that all you brought for us? Directions to the hell-mouth?"
"While I'm sure I have no idea what a
'Hell-mouth' is," Haniel shook his head, "I do have a theory as to what does exist at this origin point."
"You've never seen Buffy the Vampire
Slayer?" Maya asked the angel.
"Buffy the-This is a... person?" Haniel
twisted his face in confusion.
"We thought the origin point might lead to a fissure of some kind," I explained, "possibly to Hell."
"Like in the TV show," Maya finished.
"I see," Haniel claimed, still visibly confused
by the reference.

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MechaniChris @chrisakins.bsky.social · 3d

Oh wow! Copies appear to be going out early for a lucky few who pre-ordered! But fear not! The book officially releases at midnight in all formats on pretty much any website you can think of!

(Also thank you Whitney I hope you like it!)

Whitt, but Witchy 🧹🔮 ➡️ Magic Con @8bitwhitt.bsky.social · 3d

My dear friend @chrisakins.bsky.social has released their first book, and it is gorgeous! 😍 Can't wait to dive into this story.

You can read more about the book and purchase it from the links on his website
www.christianakins.com/grimportents 📖

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