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OMG unbelievable to be nominated!!
Best Self-Published Debut Novel of 2025
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January 26, 2026 at 7:28 PM
OMG unbelievable to be nominated!!
🤞you have a fun time my friend!
Part one of “What’s on my TBR for 2026?”I can’t wait to read these books by @jajminton.bsky.social (Discovery is my current read) @fondalee.bsky.social @tashasuri.bsky.social @robjhayes.bsky.social @sigils.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social and more.
What are you all planning to read this year?
What are you all planning to read this year?
January 19, 2026 at 3:16 PM
🤞you have a fun time my friend!
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What are you all reading? This month, I finished A Palace Near the Wind by @aijiang.bsky.social and Transference by @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social. As well, I just started Discovery by @jajminton.bsky.social and I’m halfway through the excellent The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social.
January 15, 2026 at 2:34 PM
What are you all reading? This month, I finished A Palace Near the Wind by @aijiang.bsky.social and Transference by @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social. As well, I just started Discovery by @jajminton.bsky.social and I’m halfway through the excellent The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social.
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Collaborative writing is a fascinating experiment in trust, style, and storytelling.
Today's guest essay by Amy Minton @jajminton.bsky.social discusses the "Rosie" scene from their debut book, Discovery. Spoiler-free but full of insights and secrets.
Read: liviajelliot.substack.com/p/collaborat...
Today's guest essay by Amy Minton @jajminton.bsky.social discusses the "Rosie" scene from their debut book, Discovery. Spoiler-free but full of insights and secrets.
Read: liviajelliot.substack.com/p/collaborat...
December 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Collaborative writing is a fascinating experiment in trust, style, and storytelling.
Today's guest essay by Amy Minton @jajminton.bsky.social discusses the "Rosie" scene from their debut book, Discovery. Spoiler-free but full of insights and secrets.
Read: liviajelliot.substack.com/p/collaborat...
Today's guest essay by Amy Minton @jajminton.bsky.social discusses the "Rosie" scene from their debut book, Discovery. Spoiler-free but full of insights and secrets.
Read: liviajelliot.substack.com/p/collaborat...
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Ep. 183 is now LIVE! Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly and guests @jajminton.bsky.social & @owwrpod.bsky.social for a discussion of their FAVORITE READS OF 2025 📚
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December 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Ep. 183 is now LIVE! Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly and guests @jajminton.bsky.social & @owwrpod.bsky.social for a discussion of their FAVORITE READS OF 2025 📚
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Join our co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly TONIGHT as they discuss their favorite books of 2025 with guests @jajminton.bsky.social and Hannah & Laura from @owwrpod.bsky.social!
Watch LIVE tonight at 8pm EST here on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/RBntoqs...
Watch LIVE tonight at 8pm EST here on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/RBntoqs...
December 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Join our co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly TONIGHT as they discuss their favorite books of 2025 with guests @jajminton.bsky.social and Hannah & Laura from @owwrpod.bsky.social!
Watch LIVE tonight at 8pm EST here on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/RBntoqs...
Watch LIVE tonight at 8pm EST here on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/RBntoqs...
Gonna be awesome!
TOMORROW with @jajminton.bsky.social and @owwrpod.bsky.social 🙌🙌🙌
We’re so excited to celebrate the end of the year and talk our favorite books with @jajminton.bsky.social and @owwrpod.bsky.social!
Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social Greta Kelly and our guests LIVE on Dec. 1 at 8pm EST here on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/RBntoqs...
Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social Greta Kelly and our guests LIVE on Dec. 1 at 8pm EST here on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/RBntoqs...
November 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Gonna be awesome!
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We’re so excited to celebrate the end of the year and talk our favorite books with @jajminton.bsky.social and @owwrpod.bsky.social!
Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social Greta Kelly and our guests LIVE on Dec. 1 at 8pm EST here on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/RBntoqs...
Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social Greta Kelly and our guests LIVE on Dec. 1 at 8pm EST here on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/RBntoqs...
November 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We’re so excited to celebrate the end of the year and talk our favorite books with @jajminton.bsky.social and @owwrpod.bsky.social!
Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social Greta Kelly and our guests LIVE on Dec. 1 at 8pm EST here on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/RBntoqs...
Join co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social Greta Kelly and our guests LIVE on Dec. 1 at 8pm EST here on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/RBntoqs...
Join us Monday the 1st at 8PM Eastern as we talk about our favorite reads of the year with SFF Addicts and @owwrpod.bsky.social!!
We can't wait and hope to see you all there!
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We can't wait and hope to see you all there!
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November 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Join us Monday the 1st at 8PM Eastern as we talk about our favorite reads of the year with SFF Addicts and @owwrpod.bsky.social!!
We can't wait and hope to see you all there!
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We can't wait and hope to see you all there!
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This is gonna be a blast!
The year is coming to a close, and we’re going on a break for the holidays (with some throwback interviews to fill the gap). But before we do, we’re chatting about our favorite reads of 2025 LIVE with friends @jajminton.bsky.social and @owwrpod.bsky.social 📚
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November 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This is gonna be a blast!
PL it is beyond an honor my friend.
P.L’S TOP INDIE & TOP TRAD SFF BOOKS FOR 2025!!
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P.L’s TOP INDIE & TOP TRAD SFF BOOKS FOR 2025
This is the post where I note the top Indie/Self-Published, and the top Traditionally-Published (Small Press/Big Five Trad & Imprints) books for Sci-Fi &am
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November 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
PL it is beyond an honor my friend.
Had so much fun with this chat!
Do you guys recall when I mentioned I had a BANGER conversation with @jajminton.bsky.social? Well today I'm putting up that very conversation where we talk about acting! I had a blast talking about it, give it a watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnuf...
Acting & Storytelling w/ John from Talking Story
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November 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Had so much fun with this chat!
Was beyond special to spend some time with you my friend!
New Interview with me at TALKING STORY — possibly the most in-depth of my career. This podcast episode was a long time coming. If you’re a fan of A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, THE INVISIBLE PARADE, or blackmail material — have at it. ✊🏽 cc: @jajminton.bsky.social
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✨ Interview With John Picacio: Celebrated Fantasy Artist
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October 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Unlock Urban Fantasy 🪄 How Alternative History Shapes Today’s Best Books!
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October 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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From Burnout to Balance: How This Book Saved Me
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September 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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September 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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