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Claris Lam
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Author & Poet. https://clarislam.ca

Magical girl short story collection "Stay Magical" now available: https://books2read.com/u/38wBlr

Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/KG6Jh

Books, website, & more: https://clarislam.carrd.co
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Claris Lam @clarislamauthor.bsky.social · Oct 26
With five books published as of Oct. 2025, I figured it's about time that I re-introduce myself to any new readers! 📖 ✍️

Check out the 5th picture to learn what I plan to publish in the future. 😁

#booksky #writesky #indieauthor #authorintro #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #readers #writers
About Me I’m Claris (she/her), a Chinese Canadian author and poet writing to inspire readers with hope, perseverance, creativity and happy endings. Website: clarislam.ca All Links: https://clarislam.carrd.co books by claris lam Harlow Mystery series Engagement To Die For Book 2 Winner Takes All Book 1 Bloody Fantasia Book 3 Genre: Amateur sleuth murder mystery Find more of my published work at: https://clarislam.ca/published-works/ Refilling The Well books by claris lam POetry Find more of my published work at: https://clarislam.ca/published-works/ Books by Claris Lam; Short story collection Stay Magical! Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Find more of my published work at: https://clarislam.ca/published-works/
clarislamauthor.bsky.social
Don't wait to get 41 books in this #BlackFriday bundle sale!📚🛒

#booksale #booksky #writesky #books
clarislamauthor.bsky.social Claris Lam @clarislamauthor.bsky.social · 17h
My books “Winner Takes All” and “Refilling The Well” are in a group #BlackFriday sale on Itch.io! 📚 🛒

You can either buy a BIG bundle featuring every book: itch.io/b/3378/black...

OR: Get a smaller bundle: itch.io/b/3375/black...

Sale ends on Nov. 29th, 2025!

#booksky
Black Friday BIG Bundle! by Niranjan and 27 others - itch.io
Black Friday BIG Bundle!: 41 items for $56.00
itch.io
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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coelasquid.bsky.social
Canada made weird tv shows because it was all being done with government funded art grant money so they fell in this wacky middle ground between “shoestring budget” and “no expectation to generate shareholder value” which is really the best way to make art
November 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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vriccithode.bsky.social
this starts in ~12 hours! get ready! my goal is to make $500 with this. that's only 25 of y'all paying for it. less if folks leave tips ✨
vriccithode.bsky.social Ness 🎃🇨🇦 @vriccithode.bsky.social · 1d
Boycotting Amazon? Good! Fuck 'em! But remember there are lots of other ways to support #IndieAuthors. Check out Kobo+ and itchio. ✨IN 2 DAYS✨ get the Fireborn series for a steal! Only on itch, all 6 books for only $20! 🌈📚 #booksky #QueerAdultSFF #CompleteSeries
itch.io/s/167057/com...
Black Friday. Fireborn series bundle. 6 books for $20. Book cover art for Dragon Whisperer, Trueflame, Fireborn, Firebound, Favour Fire, The Dragon Next Door. Itch.io logo.
November 27, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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vriccithode.bsky.social
mine has all this and also CDs, DVDs and board games. they've got a 3D printer patrons can use and one of the branches has a recording studio.
victoriajanssen.bsky.social Victoria Janssen @victoriajanssen.bsky.social · 12h
Libraries aren't just books. They provide gathering places, free internet, and programs like story hours and classes and films. Using your library demonstrates to your local government its importance to your community and can affect funding decisions.
November 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
clarislamauthor.bsky.social
My books “Winner Takes All” and “Refilling The Well” are in a group #BlackFriday sale on Itch.io! 📚 🛒

You can either buy a BIG bundle featuring every book: itch.io/b/3378/black...

OR: Get a smaller bundle: itch.io/b/3375/black...

Sale ends on Nov. 29th, 2025!

#booksky
Black Friday BIG Bundle! by Niranjan and 27 others - itch.io
Black Friday BIG Bundle!: 41 items for $56.00
itch.io
November 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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jennelikejennay.bsky.social
I don't care where you buy your books that's not Amazon. Kobo and Apple both offer 70% royalties to authors; Itch lets you pick your own percentage. Just consider, when an author is available somewhere other than Amazon, buying it there. It keeps other retailers alive.
November 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
clarislamauthor.bsky.social
My book "Refilling The Well" is 40% off until December 1st, 2025 for Black Friday! 📚 🛍️

Please note: The sale applies to ebook copies only. Sale also does not apply on Amazon.

Get RTW on Itchio: itch.io/s/160180/bla...

Get RTW on all other retailers: books2read.com/u/bp20yW

#blackfriday
Image reads: Black Friday Big Sale - up to 40% off - shop now. Sale available on all retailers except Amazon. Applicable to ebooks only! The cover of "Refilling The Well" by Claris Lam is shown.
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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eliseswritings.bsky.social
If anyone's got a moment to give indie authors feedback on what does/ doesn't work for you as a reader re. Itch book bundles, please answer these 9 questions.

(They're mostly multiple choice 😉).
Book Bundle Questionnaire
Help organizers improve indie book bundles! If you've ever considered buying a book bundle on itch.io, but decided NOT to, let us know why!
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November 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
clarislamauthor.bsky.social
Happy Tuesday, readers! My newest author newsletter is now sent to inboxes. 📨

And if you can't find them, check your spam folders in case they ended up there by accident. 😅

Subscribe: shorturl.at/KG6Jh

#booksky #writesky #authornewsletter
Claris Lam
Newsletters arrive in inboxes on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month! Emails will be more frequent during times of sales and/or upcoming book releases.) Cool perks for subscribing include: Be...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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clarislamauthor.bsky.social
I know I've been quiet on socials lately - I've been busy writing! ✍️

Sending out a new newsletter on Tuesday Nov. 25th if you want to know more. 📨

#booksky #writesky #indieauthor #readers #writingcommunity 📚💙
clarislamauthor.bsky.social Claris Lam @clarislamauthor.bsky.social · 11d
PSA to my readers: I switched email newsletter platforms from Buttondown to Kit! 🎉 I also changed the aesthetic of my newsletter a bit, as you'll notice when the next newsletter comes to your inboxes. 📬 shorturl.at/KG6Jh

#newsletter #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #writesky #booksky
PSA: I Changed Newsletter Platforms! I switched email newsletter platforms from Buttondown to Kit.com, AND made a few aesthetic changes. It’s going to look different starting on Nov. 25th! If you’re already following my newsletter, no worries - I already moved your contact info over so you’re still subscribed! What does this mean? What’s in my newsletters? Newsletters arrive in your inboxes every 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month! In-depth writing secrets and insights on my writing process and projects. Access to a library of freebies. https://shorturl.at/KG6Jh
November 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM
clarislamauthor.bsky.social
If you enjoyed reading my YA magical girl-themed short story collection "Stay Magical," nominate it for the #IndieInkAwards! 🏆✨

Nominations end on Nov. 30th, 2025. indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...

✨ Stay Magical!: indiestorygeek.com/story/10115

Thanks for your support! 😀

#booksky #writesky
Nominate Stay Magcal! at: https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2025 Nominate the Stay Magical! for the 2025 Indie Ink Awards!! Nominations close Nov. 30th, 2025! Eligible Categories: Best book cover & cover artist (all the covers were made by me!) Best Friendship Best light read Best setting Best use of tropes Side Character MVP Wittiest character Nominate at: https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2025 Nominations close Nov. 30th, 2025!
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
clarislamauthor.bsky.social
Want some cozy poetry to read for the holiday season? 🎄📖

Read my poetry chapbook "Refilling The Well," which was rated 5 stars on Goodreads!🌟

Itchio: clarislamauthor.itch.io/refilling-th...
All other retailers: books2read.com/u/bp20yW

#booksky #writesky
What readers say about Refilling The Well: With a world fueled by our phones and the small worlds inside of them, "Refilling The Well" provides a journey of becoming overwhelmed with the systems in place to keep us hooked and wanting more, from our relationships, our friends and our lives, to putting the screen down and becoming present in the moment and to not give into the hustle hype that consumes most of the world we live in. - M. Silver, Goodreads Refilling The Well Itch.io: https://clarislamauthor.itch.io/refilling-the-well All other retailers: https://books2read.com/u/bp20yW Available in paperback & ebook The cover of Refilling The Well by Claris Lam is shown on the image.
November 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
clarislamauthor.bsky.social
I know I've been quiet on socials lately - I've been busy writing! ✍️

Sending out a new newsletter on Tuesday Nov. 25th if you want to know more. 📨

#booksky #writesky #indieauthor #readers #writingcommunity 📚💙
clarislamauthor.bsky.social Claris Lam @clarislamauthor.bsky.social · 11d
PSA to my readers: I switched email newsletter platforms from Buttondown to Kit! 🎉 I also changed the aesthetic of my newsletter a bit, as you'll notice when the next newsletter comes to your inboxes. 📬 shorturl.at/KG6Jh

#newsletter #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #writesky #booksky
PSA: I Changed Newsletter Platforms! I switched email newsletter platforms from Buttondown to Kit.com, AND made a few aesthetic changes. It’s going to look different starting on Nov. 25th! If you’re already following my newsletter, no worries - I already moved your contact info over so you’re still subscribed! What does this mean? What’s in my newsletters? Newsletters arrive in your inboxes every 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month! In-depth writing secrets and insights on my writing process and projects. Access to a library of freebies. https://shorturl.at/KG6Jh
November 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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darkerthanvanta.bsky.social
I swear we all did this a couple months ago but now we have to do it again.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
clarislamauthor.bsky.social
Did you enjoy reading "Refilling The Well," my debut poetry chapbook? If you did, nominate it for the #IndieInkAwards!🏆

Nominations end on Nov. 30th, 2025. indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...

💧 Refilling The Well: indiestorygeek.com/story/9777

#booksky #writesky #indieinkawards2025 #indieauthor
Nominate Refilling The Well at: https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2025 Nominate the Refilling The Well for the 2025 Indie Ink Awards!! Nominations close Nov. 30th, 2025! Eligible Categories: Best book cover & cover artist (all the covers were made by me!) Best light read Nominate at: https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2025 Nominations close Nov. 30th, 2025!
November 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
clarislamauthor.bsky.social
The "Not All Family Is Blood" Itchio book bundle sale includes my murder mystery book, "Winner Takes All!" 📚🫂

It's $20 USD for 25 ebooks - a perfect Black Friday sale in my opinon. 😁

Sale ends TOMORROW, Nov. 21st! 🛒

#booksky #writesky #readers #booksale #sale #blackfriday
xakana.bsky.social H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 10d
"Blood is the answer to everything" -- except family. The best family is the one you make yourself.

From today until Nov 21st, snag 'A Demon to Save Me', along with 24 other books with found families for $20!

itch.io/b/3334/not-a...
Pale purple, blue, and pink palate knife blotches with black text that reads: Not all family is blood an itchi-io bundle with found families/friendship November 17 to 21 https://itch.io/b/3334/not-all-family-is-blood
November 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
clarislamauthor.bsky.social
I've got a new author newsletter coming to inboxes on Tuesday Nov. 25th! 📨

#booksky #writesky #newsletter
clarislamauthor.bsky.social Claris Lam @clarislamauthor.bsky.social · 11d
PSA to my readers: I switched email newsletter platforms from Buttondown to Kit! 🎉 I also changed the aesthetic of my newsletter a bit, as you'll notice when the next newsletter comes to your inboxes. 📬 shorturl.at/KG6Jh

#newsletter #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #writesky #booksky
PSA: I Changed Newsletter Platforms! I switched email newsletter platforms from Buttondown to Kit.com, AND made a few aesthetic changes. It’s going to look different starting on Nov. 25th! If you’re already following my newsletter, no worries - I already moved your contact info over so you’re still subscribed! What does this mean? What’s in my newsletters? Newsletters arrive in your inboxes every 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month! In-depth writing secrets and insights on my writing process and projects. Access to a library of freebies. https://shorturl.at/KG6Jh
November 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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vriccithode.bsky.social
if you want queer HTTYD that obliterates the Bechdel test, i got 5 whole books in a #CompleteSeries for you! get three generations of powerful women (and friends!) plus a world of dragons 🌈📚 #QueerAdultSFF #IndieAuthor
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cover images for all the books in the series on a black fiery background with white text that reads: Get the complete Fireborn series! https://books2read.com/rl/fireborn-series
November 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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ormakal.bsky.social
Do you love found families? Friendships? Relationships that trascend the bond of blood?

Grab this itch-io bundle or gift it to your own found family or friends who have stood by you through thick and thin!

💙📚 🌈🚀💫 📚🌎 📢📚 🩷🧙♂️⚔️ 🪐📚 🩸 📦 #booksky #queersky #books #readers
Not All Family is Blood by Niranjan and 18 others
Not All Family is Blood: 25 items for $20.00
itch.io
November 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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clarislamauthor.bsky.social
The "Not All Family Is Blood" Itchio book bundle sale is LIVE and it includes my murder mystery book, "Winner Takes All!" 📚🫂

#booksky #writesky #readers #booksale #sale
xakana.bsky.social H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 10d
"Blood is the answer to everything" -- except family. The best family is the one you make yourself.

From today until Nov 21st, snag 'A Demon to Save Me', along with 24 other books with found families for $20!

itch.io/b/3334/not-a...
Pale purple, blue, and pink palate knife blotches with black text that reads: Not all family is blood an itchi-io bundle with found families/friendship November 17 to 21 https://itch.io/b/3334/not-all-family-is-blood
November 17, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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sharkiatwrites.bsky.social
📢New bundle alert:
Not All Family is Blood features books with found family/friendships.

In my cozy horror Bad Grains, main character Jo has to team up with the world's most annoying boy, aka her older brother's BFF to save said brother from an ancient folklore monster.

itch.io/b/3334/not-a...
Not All Family is Blood by Niranjan and 18 others
Not All Family is Blood: 25 items for $20.00
itch.io
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Reposted by Claris Lam
cara.ink
Writerly reminders 🖤✨

✨ You will write someone's favorite book
✨ Take breaks + treat yourself
✨ Write that series
✨ Your first books aren't failures for not hitting goals on release, they're paving the way for success
✨ Build your backlist
✨ Enjoy the process
November 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
clarislamauthor.bsky.social
For those subscribed to my newsletter via GMAIL - check your spam folders to make sure they didn't end up in there! 📨Sent a newsletter about the "Not All Family Is Blood" book bundle sale earlier this morning.

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#booksky #writesky
November 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
clarislamauthor.bsky.social
Looking for more #Canadian short fiction and poetry? 🍁 Check out these recs!

If you liked reading these books, consider reading "Stay Magical," my YA magical girl-themed short story collection! books2read.com/u/38wBlr

#booksky #indieauthor #canadianauthors #canadianstories #shortstories #poetry
Canadian authors i REaD recently: “Imagine A Garden” by Rina Singh “How Do I Look?” by Sennah Yee Inspired by magical girl shows and media including Sailor Moon, Ojamajo Doremi, and Life After Magic, Stay Magical! is the remedy to any magical girl fan wanting more books in the genre! Stay Magical!'s collection of short stories reflects on what it means to be a magical girl, the tough sides of being a magical girl, and what happens when you're no longer defeating bad guys in costume every week. Order your copy: https://books2read.com/u/38wBlr If You LIked These Authors, Read:
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
clarislamauthor.bsky.social
The "Not All Family Is Blood" Itchio book bundle sale is LIVE and it includes my murder mystery book, "Winner Takes All!" 📚🫂

#booksky #writesky #readers #booksale #sale
xakana.bsky.social H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 10d
"Blood is the answer to everything" -- except family. The best family is the one you make yourself.

From today until Nov 21st, snag 'A Demon to Save Me', along with 24 other books with found families for $20!

itch.io/b/3334/not-a...
Pale purple, blue, and pink palate knife blotches with black text that reads: Not all family is blood an itchi-io bundle with found families/friendship November 17 to 21 https://itch.io/b/3334/not-all-family-is-blood
November 17, 2025 at 12:25 AM