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Historical Sport Resources for Historical Fiction Writers - Historical Novel Society

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Mary L Schmidt @maryrnbsn.bsky.social · Jun 2

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Historical Novel Society @histnovsoc.bsky.social · 3d

Researching sports from the past? This list of historical sport websites may be just the ticket:

Researching sports from the past? This list of websites providing historical sport resources may be your winning ticket!

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Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 3d

It's October—time to get scared! The scariest book I've ever read was Ghost House by Clare McNally. What is the scariest book you've ever read?

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The VanBuren family could not have been happier the day they moved into their dream home, a charming Long Island Victorian. But soon the dream turns into a nightmare. A centuries-old presence, despera...

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Casting the SEO Net to Catch More Readers | Chanticleer Reviews

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 4d

Looking for tips on how to attract more followers through effective use of SEO? Check out my article for Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media!

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There are an ocean of readers out there waiting to find your book! Casting a net with empowered SEO will increase your audience by the boatload!

Chanticleer Author Interview Series with Marijke McCandless

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 8d

I interviewed Marijke McCandless, author of Naked in the Now for Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media. She helps people rediscover themselves & find joy. Great interview!

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Marijke McCandless sits down with Chanticleer to discuss her latest book, Naked in the Now, which won 2024 CIBA Grand Prize Award in the Mind & Spirit Division.

What, Where, & How to Use Chanticleer Editorial Reviews

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 10d

Good to be back in the office after co-worker sicknesses, conferences, and summer activities had us WFH most of the summer.

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Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 11d

Editorial book reviews boost your book marketing with blurbs from professional readers you can use in all your traditional and online marketing. Find out more about this important tool for authors!

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Editorial Reviews are powerful tools that help authors show their work was vetted by professionals, building trust with readers, retailers, and the industry.

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 15d

September's edition of the "Chasing the Dream" newsletter is out! Updates, links to writing craft & marketing articles, September author birthdays, & photos to celebrate the fall season!

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LANDER’S GATE by Kevin S. Moul – Supernatural Suspense, Conspiracy Thriller, Mystical

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 23d

I met a true inspiration!! Jane Friedman!!! So smart, so nice!

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Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · Sep 9

I’m sorry you won’t be there, Janet. We should plan another Chanticleer event soon so we can all catch up.

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · Sep 9

I’m getting excited for the Pacific Northwest Writers Conference this weekend! It’s so fun to meet writers and hear what they are working on.

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Chanticleer Book Reviews @chantireviews.com · Sep 8

LANDER’S GATE by Kevin S. Moul – Supernatural Suspense, Conspiracy Thriller, Mystical

In Lander’s Gate, a man gains the ability to walk through the past lives of others. But resolving his own past means confronting a powerful and abusive doctor. Highly recommended!

In Lander’s Gate, a man gains the ability to walk through the past lives of others. But resolving his own past means confronting a powerful and abusive doctor. Highly recommended!

The 2025 Harvey Chute Spotlight for Business & Finance

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Chanticleer Book Reviews @chantireviews.com · Sep 8

The 2025 Harvey Chute Spotlight for Business & Finance

We are delighted to spotlight these amazing business and finance book reviews for the Harvey Chute Spotlight! Got a great non-fiction book that can help others with money management? Enter by 9/30/25!

We are delighted to spotlight these amazing business and finance book reviews for the Harvey Chute Spotlight! Got a great non-fiction book that can help others with money management? Enter by 9/30/25!

Chanticleer 10 Question Interview Series with Science Fiction Author Jayson Adams – Grand Prize Award-winning Author of Ares

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · Sep 4

Chanticleer Book Reviews @chantireviews.com · Sep 2

Chanticleer 10 Question Interview Series with Science Fiction Author Jayson Adams – Grand Prize Award-winning Author of Ares

Jayson Adams sits down with Chanticleer to discuss his latest book, Ares, which won 2024 CIBA Grand Prize Award in the Cygnus Division.

Jayson Adams sits down with Chanticleer to discuss his latest book, Ares, which won 2024 CIBA Grand Prize Award in the Cygnus Division.

A BLANKET Of STEEL: The Rise of Oceania Book 6 by Timothy S. Johnston – Techno Thriller, Global Thriller, Sci-fi

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Chanticleer Book Reviews @chantireviews.com · Sep 3

A BLANKET Of STEEL: The Rise of Oceania Book 6 by Timothy S. Johnston – Techno Thriller, Global Thriller, Sci-fi

A Blanket of Steel hangs over Oceania, warships looming to crush the fledgling union. Truman McClusky must defend his city while uncovering an assassin within. Highly recommended!

A Blanket of Steel hangs over Oceania, warships looming to crush the fledgling union. Truman McClusky must defend his city while uncovering an assassin within. Highly recommended!

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Molly Harper @mollyharperauth.bsky.social · May 12

I’ll be signing in several midwestern locations in the next few months. I’m looking forward to visiting Pages & Grapes and @2dandelions.bsky.social!

And of course, I’m looking forward to @sourcebookscasa.bsky.social BookBash, where I’ll get to spend time readers and other SourceBooks authors!

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Diane Garland @dianegarland12.bsky.social · May 16

The touching of two souls

Death at a Highland Wedding: A Rip Through Time Novel (Rip Through Time Novels Book 4)

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Diane Garland @dianegarland12.bsky.social · May 21

There’s a new Rip Through Time book out! @kelleyarmstrong.bsky.social hits it out of the park.

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Death at a Highland Wedding: A Rip Through Time Novel (Rip Through Time Novels Book 4) - Kindle edition by Armstrong, Kelley. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Death at a Highland Wedding: A Rip Through Time Novel (Rip Through Time Novels Book 4).

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · Sep 2

In today's Book Bubble from "Sea Tigers & Merchants" Geordie does a classic disappearing act, leaving his common law wife with supplies & a few coins. bubli.sh/K3GJb92

"They'll Never Believe You" - Sea Tigers & Merchants - Sandra Wagner-Wright - Literature & Fiction - Bublish Book Bubble

While Nath and his brother refit the "Benjamin" in Dover, England, Geordie prepares to sail his new ship, the "Beisarius," out of Salem. He goes to...

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Happy Birthday to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · Aug 26

Today is Women's Equality Day when the 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. We've gained many rights since then. We're not going back

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Judy Ann Davis @judyanndavisauthor.bsky.social · Jan 24

WILLIE, MY LOVE - A wintertime reading favorite. "Can two stubborn souls find love under the tall white pines?" COME JOIN THE FUN and get a chance to win a $20.00 amazon #GiftCertificate - www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/post/willie-... - #mystery #romance #fiction #WinterReading #AmReading #lumbering

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Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · Sep 2

"Goethe witnessed the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, and the early Industrial Age. The social, political, and cultural changes he experienced are the subjects modern historical fiction authors research for authenticity on the page."

#CIBAs #Goethe #FamousAuthors #Romanticism #Literature

Happy birthday to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the German writer, renaissance man, and inspiration for the CIBA Goethe Division for Late Historical novels!