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The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · Aug 16

#posterpitq #F #A

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The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you!

The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · 8d

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The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · 8d

Had my first ever book signing as an #author. Just wanted to celebrate!

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The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · 29d

Thank you Karen

Karen Eisenbrey @kareneisenbrey.bsky.social · Sep 8

Spice up your cocoa to help the tears MORE THAN CHRISTMAS will bring to your eyes.

MORE THAN CHRISTMAS by @flowersandskulls.bsky.social (a fellow member of @writerstsunami.bsky.social)

#indieauthors #booktok #holidayromancebooks
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Image: cover for More Than Christmas by Tabitha Strickland. Two people embrace in silhouette next to a lighted Christmas tree.

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Writers' T.S.U.N.A.M.I. @writerstsunami.bsky.social · Sep 3

What happens when a storm mage prince who is the sole heir to his throne refuses to consummate an arranged marriage made to secure a war alliance?
THE GOLDEN WOLF AND THE STORMWIELDER by @flowersandskulls.bsky.social (a fellow member of @writerstsunami.bsky.social) linktr.ee/thetabs #books

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The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · Sep 3

Watching a line of agent rejections creep closer and closer to your query on query tracker...

#queryingauthors #authors

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The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Just an #indieauthor standing in front of #readers asking you to listen to the reviews and give me a shot. #thegoldenwolfandthestormwielder

Indie Authors Review (Ep.10) | Smut In Public Podcast

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The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · Aug 16

#posterpitq #F #A

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The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · Aug 5

#stuffyourkindle #indieauthors #indiebooks

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The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · Jul 29

Dear #readers of Bluesky,

May I offer you a cinnamon roll storm mage prince and a wolf-soul (no shifting involved) warrior princess in a war alliance marriage?

It's about 2/4 on the spicy scale, and it's a shorter read (57k words)

#audhd #authors

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The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · Jul 10

This whole description of the panel smells like red pills.... yuck

The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · Jul 3

*screams into the void because i'm too stressed to write* #authors

The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · May 30

The Golden Wolf and the Stormwielder

✅Arranged Marriage for war alliance
✅He falls first
✅He is the calm, cool, collected on
✅She is the bitey/stabby one
✅Planned pregnancy towards end
🚫Love triangles
🚫3rd act break up
🚫Miscommunication

#indieauthors #newbooks #thegoldenwolfandthestormwielder

The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · May 4

#books #readers #preorder #romanticfantasy #romantasy

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Michelle J. @heyitsmichellej.bsky.social · May 1

🚨#MyZealaIsland PHYSICAL ARC G!VEAWAY!🚨

Join for a chance to win:
•A signed ARC of TDTBU
•Island-themed swag
•Character cards

How to Enter:
1. Take the quiz (found on my page)
2. Post your results*
3. Tag me and use #MyZealaIsland
4. You can submit on other SM for extra entries!

🚨#MyZealaIsland PHYSICAL ARC G!VEAWAY!🚨

I have one more arc of THE DIVIDE THAT BINDS US that I’m giving away, but let’s make it fun! 😈

Join for a chance to win:
•A signed ARC of TDTBU
•Island-themed swag
•Character cards of Alice and Rio

How to Enter:
1. Take the quiz (found on my page)
2. Post your results*
3. Tag me and use #MyZealaIsland

*Make your post as silly and creative as you want! (I’ll reshare them for everyone to see)
You can do a meme, a starter pack, POV, wear an outfit that fits your island vibes, or a mood board/aesthetic—have fun with it!

The winner will be chosen on May 9th!
Are you Sapphire, Garnet, Topaz, Emerald, Onyx, or Amethyst?

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The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · May 1

For the few who remember me talking about my "Spite Novel" over on X, I have news.

@midnightmeadowpub.bsky.social now has Unlocking Astraea in their loving hands.

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Carmen 📚 Latinx Book Influencer 📚 @tomesandtextiles.bsky.social · Apr 30

Check out this @pbs.org documentary on public libraries now

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The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · Apr 21

My exBaptist turned Hellenic Polytheist calling Jesus this morning to let him know he took the wrong person

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The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · Apr 19

#romanticfantasy #kindleunlimited #preordernow #bookish #readers #authors

The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · Apr 19

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The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · Apr 19

Guess what babes!!!!

a.co/d/ewSCrEB

Paperback Preorder is up!

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The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · Apr 18

Thank you!!!!

Still vagueing on the news for Unlocking Astraea

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The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · Apr 18

The Golden Wolf and the Stormwielder is now available for Kindle and KU preorder! Print Preorder will be available soon!!!!

www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5KKCLPL

The Golden Wolf and the Stormwielder

Amazon.com: The Golden Wolf and the Stormwielder eBook : Strickland, Tabitha, Hobbs, Miranda: Kindle Store

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The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · Apr 18

While I wait to give news on Unlocking Astraea...

#arcreaderswanted for this one!

🚫miscommunication, no love triangles
✅arranged marriage, pregnancy, he falls first, she's grumpy/he's sunshine

The Tabbs (She/Her) is back in the Query Trenches @flowersandskulls.bsky.social · Apr 13

#QueryingAuthors

I know the query trenches are hard. Agents are swamped. Trad publishers are swamped. It is especially difficult for marginalized authors.

Don't overlook indie publishers. You'd be surprised what happens when you jump in their inbox. I was.

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