Karen Bultiauw
@karenbultiauw.bsky.social
Unrepenting book pusher & Howard Ashman fangirl. Writer. Chocolate connoisseur. She/her. Views own.
https://karenbultiauw.com/
https://karenbultiauw.com/
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Come sit around the campfire as we ask @amiescool.bsky.social all the questions! What’s her writing style? What's up with the tunnels under Manchester? 👀 Is she team Edward or team Jacob? 🔎 Can she spill the secrets about book 3? 🤫 #CampYA
campya.org/campfire-cha...
@chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
campya.org/campfire-cha...
@chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
August 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Come sit around the campfire as we ask @amiescool.bsky.social all the questions! What’s her writing style? What's up with the tunnels under Manchester? 👀 Is she team Edward or team Jacob? 🔎 Can she spill the secrets about book 3? 🤫 #CampYA
campya.org/campfire-cha...
@chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
campya.org/campfire-cha...
@chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
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We are disappointed but not surprised that Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI systems.
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
March 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We are disappointed but not surprised that Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI systems.
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
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Hey #KidLitUK and #WritingCommunity The fabulous @writers&artists Festival for #ChildrensAuthors and #Illustrators is back 22&23 March (online) with an incredible lineup. Info and bookings: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/child...
March 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Hey #KidLitUK and #WritingCommunity The fabulous @writers&artists Festival for #ChildrensAuthors and #Illustrators is back 22&23 March (online) with an incredible lineup. Info and bookings: www.writersandartists.co.uk/advice/child...
Some days just need to have Ponyo playing in the background while working. Just let me pretend I live in Miyazaki’s brain ok?!
March 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Some days just need to have Ponyo playing in the background while working. Just let me pretend I live in Miyazaki’s brain ok?!
Happy book birthday to one of my writing besties! 🎉🎉🎉
My book is officially out into the world today! 🥹❤️
If you're keen to read a YA sapphic romance sprinkled with storm chasing, or just want to support me, you can buy it on Amazon (ebook + paperback, worldwide). Other US retailers also have the ebook available!
t.ly/Z2NzL
🌈📚💙
If you're keen to read a YA sapphic romance sprinkled with storm chasing, or just want to support me, you can buy it on Amazon (ebook + paperback, worldwide). Other US retailers also have the ebook available!
t.ly/Z2NzL
🌈📚💙
March 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Happy book birthday to one of my writing besties! 🎉🎉🎉
Happy book birthday to @hazelhitchins.bsky.social and Babs & Aggie: The Good, The Bad and The Vegan.
It’s been a joy to work on Hazel’s campaign and to see early reviews coming in that confirm the fact that I’m not just biased and yes she’s a damned good writer! 1/3
It’s been a joy to work on Hazel’s campaign and to see early reviews coming in that confirm the fact that I’m not just biased and yes she’s a damned good writer! 1/3
February 28, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Happy book birthday to @hazelhitchins.bsky.social and Babs & Aggie: The Good, The Bad and The Vegan.
It’s been a joy to work on Hazel’s campaign and to see early reviews coming in that confirm the fact that I’m not just biased and yes she’s a damned good writer! 1/3
It’s been a joy to work on Hazel’s campaign and to see early reviews coming in that confirm the fact that I’m not just biased and yes she’s a damned good writer! 1/3
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When a woman of “a certain age” is actually a centuries old and fearsome witch (and she’s got a friend with her own brand of no-nonsense)… feathers are about to get ruffled!
Babs & Aggie is out TOMORROW!
https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/babs&aggie
Babs & Aggie is out TOMORROW!
https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/babs&aggie
February 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
When a woman of “a certain age” is actually a centuries old and fearsome witch (and she’s got a friend with her own brand of no-nonsense)… feathers are about to get ruffled!
Babs & Aggie is out TOMORROW!
https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/babs&aggie
Babs & Aggie is out TOMORROW!
https://hazelhitchins.co.uk/babs&aggie
For todays #BookMarketing thoughts:
In marketing we often talk about Know➡️Like➡️Trust
It’s the basic journey a person needs to go through before being confident to purchase.
Let’s translate this to books/authors! 1/?
In marketing we often talk about Know➡️Like➡️Trust
It’s the basic journey a person needs to go through before being confident to purchase.
Let’s translate this to books/authors! 1/?
February 27, 2025 at 10:29 AM
For todays #BookMarketing thoughts:
In marketing we often talk about Know➡️Like➡️Trust
It’s the basic journey a person needs to go through before being confident to purchase.
Let’s translate this to books/authors! 1/?
In marketing we often talk about Know➡️Like➡️Trust
It’s the basic journey a person needs to go through before being confident to purchase.
Let’s translate this to books/authors! 1/?
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The consultation closes in two days. I've been putting it off because I've been snowed under with things, but I did it just now. Using the ALCS guide to indicate the important questions, I did it in about half an hour. If you're a writer, you should really find that half an hour and soon.
The Government is considering allowing AI companies to freely use your works, unless you opt-out. This is unfair and unworkable.
Now is your chance to tell them what you think! Submit a response to their AI consultation using the guidance below.
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
Now is your chance to tell them what you think! Submit a response to their AI consultation using the guidance below.
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
February 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The consultation closes in two days. I've been putting it off because I've been snowed under with things, but I did it just now. Using the ALCS guide to indicate the important questions, I did it in about half an hour. If you're a writer, you should really find that half an hour and soon.
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This week's Thursday snippet is, of course, from Wooing the Witch Queen, out in the UK today!
stephanieburgis.com/books/wooing-the-witch-queen
#romancelandia
stephanieburgis.com/books/wooing-the-witch-queen
#romancelandia
February 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
This week's Thursday snippet is, of course, from Wooing the Witch Queen, out in the UK today!
stephanieburgis.com/books/wooing-the-witch-queen
#romancelandia
stephanieburgis.com/books/wooing-the-witch-queen
#romancelandia
I am so excited to share the cover for #Witchlight by Susan Dennard 😍😍😍😍😍
📚 Out on November 4th (US) and November 6th (UK)
Stunning cover design by Cliff Nielsen
📚 Out on November 4th (US) and November 6th (UK)
Stunning cover design by Cliff Nielsen
February 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I am so excited to share the cover for #Witchlight by Susan Dennard 😍😍😍😍😍
📚 Out on November 4th (US) and November 6th (UK)
Stunning cover design by Cliff Nielsen
📚 Out on November 4th (US) and November 6th (UK)
Stunning cover design by Cliff Nielsen
After struggling with writing craft books for a while I basically raced through KM Weiland’s Structuring Your Novel. It clicked: all of a sudden so many of the concepts I’d kinda taken in but not understood fully were 💯 clear.
Moral of the story? Find the craft method that works for you #AmWriting
Moral of the story? Find the craft method that works for you #AmWriting
February 8, 2025 at 9:34 AM
After struggling with writing craft books for a while I basically raced through KM Weiland’s Structuring Your Novel. It clicked: all of a sudden so many of the concepts I’d kinda taken in but not understood fully were 💯 clear.
Moral of the story? Find the craft method that works for you #AmWriting
Moral of the story? Find the craft method that works for you #AmWriting
Brainstorming pen names for the romantasy and why is everything I come up with perfect for contemporary romcoms? 😂😂😂 Brain - this is an Edwardian witchy romantasy!!!!!!
February 8, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Brainstorming pen names for the romantasy and why is everything I come up with perfect for contemporary romcoms? 😂😂😂 Brain - this is an Edwardian witchy romantasy!!!!!!
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Maybe you keep forgetting to use alt-text in your images and kicking yourself for it. Well there's an option here that can help you!
Maybe you're forgetful, like I am. You can turn on reminders!
Settings -> Accesibility -> Require alt text.
Done! Easy accessibility.
Settings -> Accesibility -> Require alt text.
Done! Easy accessibility.
Use alt text
January 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Maybe you keep forgetting to use alt-text in your images and kicking yourself for it. Well there's an option here that can help you!
Today it’s back to writing stories where women have choices and men who forcibly take what doesn’t belong to them are brought to justice. (And donating to organisations supporting causes I believe in - sending cwtches to you all)
January 21, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Today it’s back to writing stories where women have choices and men who forcibly take what doesn’t belong to them are brought to justice. (And donating to organisations supporting causes I believe in - sending cwtches to you all)
What do you mean the battery on my 10 year old kindle is starting to go? 😭😭😭😭😭
January 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
What do you mean the battery on my 10 year old kindle is starting to go? 😭😭😭😭😭
I had such a lush time at the event with Sue Lynn Tan (and Cari Thomas) at @waterstones.bsky.social Cardiff last night. I can’t wait to dive into Immortal 😍 #bookevent
January 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM
I had such a lush time at the event with Sue Lynn Tan (and Cari Thomas) at @waterstones.bsky.social Cardiff last night. I can’t wait to dive into Immortal 😍 #bookevent
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. #55234567:
You don’t have to write for a living to be a writer. You don’t have to be a great writer to be a writer. You don’t have to write full time to be a writer.
All you have to do is write.
You don’t have to write for a living to be a writer. You don’t have to be a great writer to be a writer. You don’t have to write full time to be a writer.
All you have to do is write.
January 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. #55234567:
You don’t have to write for a living to be a writer. You don’t have to be a great writer to be a writer. You don’t have to write full time to be a writer.
All you have to do is write.
You don’t have to write for a living to be a writer. You don’t have to be a great writer to be a writer. You don’t have to write full time to be a writer.
All you have to do is write.
Hey friends!
Today is the day that I send my brand new Plan Your Promo workshop out into the world. And it’s FREE.
Yes, that’s not a typo. For 24 hours only, when you go to bookmas.co, you’ll be able to sign up, get your discount code, and be on your merry way to stress-free promo planning.
Today is the day that I send my brand new Plan Your Promo workshop out into the world. And it’s FREE.
Yes, that’s not a typo. For 24 hours only, when you go to bookmas.co, you’ll be able to sign up, get your discount code, and be on your merry way to stress-free promo planning.
January 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Hey friends!
Today is the day that I send my brand new Plan Your Promo workshop out into the world. And it’s FREE.
Yes, that’s not a typo. For 24 hours only, when you go to bookmas.co, you’ll be able to sign up, get your discount code, and be on your merry way to stress-free promo planning.
Today is the day that I send my brand new Plan Your Promo workshop out into the world. And it’s FREE.
Yes, that’s not a typo. For 24 hours only, when you go to bookmas.co, you’ll be able to sign up, get your discount code, and be on your merry way to stress-free promo planning.
The Tella editing gods are not being flattering today... 😅
Anyone else recently realised they look TERRIFYING while blinking?!
Anyone else recently realised they look TERRIFYING while blinking?!
January 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The Tella editing gods are not being flattering today... 😅
Anyone else recently realised they look TERRIFYING while blinking?!
Anyone else recently realised they look TERRIFYING while blinking?!
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Remember that ai consultation the Uk government was doing. Well, it’s deadline hasn’t passed (if you’re wondering if they’ll pay it any attention) www.gov.uk/government/c...
January 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Remember that ai consultation the Uk government was doing. Well, it’s deadline hasn’t passed (if you’re wondering if they’ll pay it any attention) www.gov.uk/government/c...
Being able to pre-order this book I’ve read and loved by my bestie Shanna is the best thing. Is it March 4th yet?!!
And yeah you should all preorder here: books2read.com/UndertheDark...
And yeah you should all preorder here: books2read.com/UndertheDark...
January 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Being able to pre-order this book I’ve read and loved by my bestie Shanna is the best thing. Is it March 4th yet?!!
And yeah you should all preorder here: books2read.com/UndertheDark...
And yeah you should all preorder here: books2read.com/UndertheDark...
Speaking some of my creative goals into being for 2025:
💫 edit autumn witchy romantasy + send to crit partners
💫 continue querying TGTB
💫 plan out winter witchy romantasy
💫 draft a new book (don't know yet if that'll be the witchy romantasy 2 yet)
💫 read & study four writing craft books
💫 edit autumn witchy romantasy + send to crit partners
💫 continue querying TGTB
💫 plan out winter witchy romantasy
💫 draft a new book (don't know yet if that'll be the witchy romantasy 2 yet)
💫 read & study four writing craft books
January 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Speaking some of my creative goals into being for 2025:
💫 edit autumn witchy romantasy + send to crit partners
💫 continue querying TGTB
💫 plan out winter witchy romantasy
💫 draft a new book (don't know yet if that'll be the witchy romantasy 2 yet)
💫 read & study four writing craft books
💫 edit autumn witchy romantasy + send to crit partners
💫 continue querying TGTB
💫 plan out winter witchy romantasy
💫 draft a new book (don't know yet if that'll be the witchy romantasy 2 yet)
💫 read & study four writing craft books
Finished watching Frieren tonight and it was such a good series. Really looking forward to a second season hopefully soon.
Having a 1st episode evening now to trial Haikyu!, Fullmetal Alchemist and Spy Family. #anime
Having a 1st episode evening now to trial Haikyu!, Fullmetal Alchemist and Spy Family. #anime
January 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Finished watching Frieren tonight and it was such a good series. Really looking forward to a second season hopefully soon.
Having a 1st episode evening now to trial Haikyu!, Fullmetal Alchemist and Spy Family. #anime
Having a 1st episode evening now to trial Haikyu!, Fullmetal Alchemist and Spy Family. #anime