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David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · 20d

Looking forward to 2026!

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I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social · Aug 22

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I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social · Aug 20

I bought it 😀 @2bdynamic.bsky.social 📚 @jami-jam.bsky.social @tammykomoff.bsky.social @tebarrett.bsky.social @kellymiller.bsky.social @lalawriter71.bsky.social @tamclaughlin.bsky.social @kanekavi.sheshed.rocks @jamesfloveiv.bsky.social @georgeyuhasz-7.bsky.social @suzannesmithwriter.bsky.social

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David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · Aug 17

Summer reading isn't over yet folks!

There is time to pick up a police thriller series, or maybe time travel is your thing? I've got you covered.

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I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social · Jul 26

All From My Followers 😀 @anneserling.bsky.social @rockape65.bsky.social @georgeyuhasz-7.bsky.social @pavaneravel.bsky.social @melrea.bsky.social @kellymiller.bsky.social @tamclaughlin.bsky.social @susanneleist.bsky.social @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social @lalawriter71.bsky.social 📚📚📚

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David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · Jul 8

Make sure to follow ‪@iquitcigs.bsky.social‬!! The message is stellar.

I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social · Nov 11

If you hear or see something enough times, no matter how repulsive & obviously dangerous & bad for you, you can become conditioned to accept it. Even glamorize it in your mind. How I Quit campralquitsmoking.net /

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I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social · Jul 5

Always Good to follow an Author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social 📚📚📚

David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · May 28

🚨 Big news! 🚨
I’ve officially signed with literary agent Jessica Berg of @roseclifflit.bsky.social . Years of writing, rewriting, and perseverance have led to this milestone—and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead.

#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AuthorNews #LiteraryAgent #WritersOfBluesky

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David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · Jun 16

Thank you for making The Egyptian Enigma, #33 overall for Best Sellers in Suspense Thrillers, on Amazon US AND Australia. (by crikey!)

The novel is FREE to download until June 18, 2025. Get it now, and read later. No catch :)

t.ly/YDxIV

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David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · Jun 15

Happy Father's Day!

This novel isn't just for dads, but it is free for a few more days.

Enjoy! Looking forward to your reviews.

David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · Jun 14

Saturday, June 14, 2025, The Egyptian Enigma will be free to download through Amazon Kindle.

Don't have an Amazon Kindle? You can download it for free on your phone or tablet, and read any time.

Happy Father's Day.
t.ly/YDxIV

David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · Jun 14

Saturday, June 14, 2025, The Egyptian Enigma will be free to download through Amazon Kindle.

Don't have an Amazon Kindle? You can download it for free on your phone or tablet, and read any time.

Happy Father's Day.
t.ly/YDxIV

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David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · Jun 6

After years of writing, revising, and dreaming—my manuscript is officially going out on submission soon, thanks to @roseclifflit.bsky.social

It’s surreal to be at this stage. Let’s see where this goes.

#amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #debutauthor #onSubmission #writingcommunity #author

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I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social · Jun 6

Great Tattoo @dogsooc.bsky.social

Dogs Out Of Context @dogsooc.bsky.social · Dec 28

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David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · Jun 3

Not saying signing with @roseclifflit.bsky.social and @jessicaberg.bsky.social changed everything... but, @thetonightshow.bsky.social did just follow me on Twitter.

My thriller is about to go out to publishers. Maybe one day we’ll talk books on The Tonight Show. Stranger things have happened.

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David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · Jun 2

Thank you, Jeff!

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Jeff Circle - The Dossier @jeffcircle.bsky.social · Jun 1

This Dossier Weekend Replay goes out to another inaugural member: @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social, author of THE EGYPTIAN ENIGMA and many others.

We're thrilled by the big news this week about him landing an agent. Follow along for what's next!

daviddarlingbooks.com | thewritersdossier.com

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David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · May 28

Thank you!!

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David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · May 28

🚨 Big news! 🚨
I’ve officially signed with literary agent Jessica Berg of @roseclifflit.bsky.social . Years of writing, rewriting, and perseverance have led to this milestone—and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead.

#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AuthorNews #LiteraryAgent #WritersOfBluesky

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I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social · May 22

I bought it @marybethoconnor.bsky.social 📚 @tammykomoff.bsky.social @tebarrett.bsky.social @scachetti-jess.bsky.social @lalawriter71.bsky.social @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social @georgeyuhasz-7.bsky.social @chaosonpaper.bsky.social @suzannesmithwriter.bsky.social @kellymiller.bsky.social

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David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · May 22

I’m offering one reader the chance to be in my next novel. You could be:

– A hero who saves the day
– A villain with a twisted secret
– Or… a body that turns up with a very suspicious past

Drop a comment below and share this post!

Winner will be announced in my newsletter.

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David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · May 22

I can agree with this 100%!!!!!

I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social · May 21

Always good to follow an Author @mikehixenbaugh.com 📚 @tebarrett.bsky.social @melrea.bsky.social @booksstlouis.bsky.social @kellymiller.bsky.social @rockafowlers.bsky.social @georgeyuhasz-7.bsky.social @serinahartwell.bsky.social @jairusgirl.bsky.social @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social

Mike Hixenbaugh @mikehixenbaugh.com · Nov 17

New followers: As we wait to see who Trump picks to lead (and/or dismantle) the federal Education Department, let me tell you about the book I wrote.

It investigates the origins of the “anti-woke,” “anti-CRT,” anti-trans movement that Trump tried to tap into.

Here's what I found 🧵

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David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · May 18

Time to get crackin'!

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David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · May 17

Thank you!

Not giving up on Bluesky, just keeping options open :)

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I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social · May 17

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David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · May 17

This is a message I can get behind...

I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social · Nov 11

If you hear or see something enough times, no matter how repulsive & obviously dangerous & bad for you, you can become conditioned to accept it. Even glamorize it in your mind. How I Quit campralquitsmoking.net /

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David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · May 17

Guilty...

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David Darling, author @daviddarlingauthor.bsky.social · May 17

Make sure to follow me on Instagram!

www.instagram.com/david_darlin...

Exciting news coming soon :)

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