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M.E. Harker

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Sci-Fi & Fantasy Author. Writer. Coffee Fan. Total fantasy, sci-fi, & gaming nerd. 📚 Current Book: https://meharker.com/get/just-one-command 🌐 Website: https://meharker.com ✨ Other Socials: https://linktr.ee/meharker

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M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Mar 31

Still learning BSky, but I'm thrilled by how kind everyone has been so far! Wanted to introduce myself!

* I'm Maria!
* I write Sci-Fi & Fantasy
* I like coffee, but also tea, and smoothies, and cocktails — ok, just about any kind of fun drink!

Join me for tea! Tell me your favorite book or drink!

An image of a young woman in a park, sitting at a table holding a tea cup, looking wistful.

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M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · 18h

Made some bookmarks & keychains today! Honestly I'm still in love with the colors.

#AuthorLife #BookSwag #Giveaways #SFF #SciFiNovel #JustOneCommand #DefinitelyNotProcrastinating

Several bookmarks and keychains are laid out on top of a box. They feature space-themed designs with rocketships, and have the book title "JUST ONE COMMAND" on them.

M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · 4d

Hid some stickers inside books for an upcoming event 👀
A few lucky takers will get a lil extra bonus!

#SFF #SciFiBooks #SciFiWriting #Author #Stickers #OkayButTheyreReallyCute

The title reads "Hidden Stickers" and shows the back page of a book decorated with a celestial-themed sticker that has the name of the book title, which is "Just One Command" by M.E. Harker.

A hand placing a spaceship sticker on a page.

Picture of a celestial themed sticker. The text overtop reads "The designs are tricky to cut" and then has an ellipsis leading to another image.

Picture of a celestial themed sticker. The text overtop reads "But so worth it"

M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · 11d

I know right? 🤣 I'm really trying not to let research tangents take up my writing time, but the Wikipedia articles are just too fascinating!

M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · 11d

Spent six hours of research trying to find out if there should be lead in the water pipes of my fictional city.

(Then decided I didn't want everyone to have lead poisoning, so I changed that detail anyway 🤣)

#HistoricalWritingThoughts #MedievalFantasy #OkayActually1800sFantasy #ButStill

A black and white handdrawn comic. The artist is listed as Shami Stowall @GameOverStation.

The comic shows a writer typing at a computer. The writer is considering adding the sentence: "He sat at his deck" to their story. Then the writer mumbles to themselves, "What kind of wood did they use to make furniture in 1200 Japan?" 6 Hours of Research Later. The writer updates the sentence to say "He sat at his CYPRESS desk" and then moves on to the next sentence.

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M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Aug 30

While deleted scenes rarely emerge from my Drafts...this was a humorous part I really liked, that was cut due to ruining the tension of an early chapter.

Might not be in the final book, but in my heart, Casey still loves brownies 🍫

For context, they're attempting to escape a dangerous star ship:

M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Aug 23

All right, the @narratess.com Book Sale is ✨ LIVE! ✨

indiebook.sale 🌟 #🪐📚 #SFF #BookSale

300 eBooks, lots on Kindle, some direct download & available on Nook / Kobo / other eBook stores!

and now that I've got so many new books...

🌴 here's my plans for the weekend:

M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Aug 13

Yeah!! The Indie Book Sale crew sent them out in the Media Kit, and I jumped on posting ASAP 😆 But I'm now realizing, I have to think about other promo graphics I want to put up closer to the sale!

M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Aug 12

#BookSky crew! Are you all excited for August 23rd? 🎉

@narratess.com is hosting a HUGE #IndieAugust sale!
(over 300 books!!! I'm grabbing some myself!)

So excited to take part! The eBook of "Just One Command" will be on sale for $1.99, alongside a ton of other free & discounted SFF titles! #📚🪐

Banner for the Narratess Indie Book Sale. Graphic features multiple novels that will be in the sale. (Including "Just One Command" by M.E. Harker)

The text reads:
Indie Book Sale
https://indiebook.sale
Fantasy, Sci Fi, & Horror
August 23 - 25

Indie Book Sale banner designed by Arden Powell.
Covers are copyright their respective owners.

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M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Aug 7

This morning's struggle was reworking my intro chapter (and its title)...maaaybe for the seventh time? 😂
[the rest of the 70k novel is staring at me waiting for edits]

Chapter 1 is the part agents see, sometimes the ONLY thing included in Queries. It's so easy to over-think!

M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Aug 1

Yep, 100% painted with either paintbrush or pin needle! The base coat is regular painted nail polish, but the details were added with acrylic paint + tiny brush, or sometimes needle-dotted for the smallest parts!

(It took about 5 hours to complete 😆 the details were a lot trickier than I thought!)

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M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Aug 1

Honestly I love the look of illustrated covers so much!! I think it adds a personal touch, and I'm a huge supporter of hiring artists. (Following Merilliza right now to support!)

M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Aug 1

I think I just have Fantasy games on the mind 😆 With my schedule, I don't have time to game as much as I used to -- but I listen to gaming streams & podcasts in the background! Sometimes I swear that gets ideas get stuck in my head.

Tell me about your Ankuan Trilogy! 📚

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M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Jul 31

Charity hit their goal!! 🎇

Worked with a friend earlier in the year to create a "Date with a Book" gift basket. Basket was auctioned at the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) program at USF.

My friend just emailed saying they reached their funding goals! So happy to have taken part!

M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Jul 31

Howdy there!! Always thrilled to meet other indie authors here on BSky! 💕 City of the Seventh Moon looks so cool (am I getting some Elden Ring vibes from Mistress Morani? 😆 Or have I just been playing many games lately?) And the cover previews for The Fox's Crown look SO intriguing!

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M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Jul 26

* 3 shots Dark Roast Espresso
* 1 shot Tequila (Reposado recommended)
* Cream to Taste
* Garnish with 3 Slices of Cucumber
* Serve in an Irish Whiskey glass

M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Jul 26

Creating the ⭐Deliberately Terrible Drink⭐ from my book.

One of the characters, Millie, uses this drink as a code word. She unironically enjoys it.

After drinking it myself...well, uh...
Recipe in comments to spread my regret ✨

#JustOneCommand #SFF #🪐📚 #TequilaAndHypercoffee #BookSky

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M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Jul 24

Haha thank yooou!! That makes me so happy! ❤️

I've been trying to post about the sale, because I *know* notices get lost in social feeds 😂 I didn't want to over-post about it & annoy my followers, but I did want to make sure I got the word out!!

M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Jul 23

All right! Last day to grab the book FREE on Kindle :) ✨
meharker.com/get/just-one...

* Sci-Fi Action Adventure
* Found friendship on a ragtag starship
* A Heist to Steal Back the Evidence

Audiobook launch's been amazing! Response from readers & listeners has me floored!! Thank you everyone 🥹❤️

Just One Command by M.E. Harker | Book & Audiobook Available at Your Favorite Store!

Get the book 'Just One Command' by author M.E. Harker. Available in eBook, Print, and Audio!

meharker.com

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M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thank you so much!! I appreciate it ❤️

M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Jul 22

Tried my hand at turning Cover Art into 🌟 Nail Art 🌟

Honestly I feel quite girlish doing this 🤣 but I'm so pleased how they turned out!
(Removed right after, because nope, I cannot wear this to my day job 😆)

#BookSky #NailArt #MagneticNailPolish #🪐📚

Features the book "Just One Command" by M.E. Harker. Overtop the book is a hand holding it, with a thumb nail painted with a space-themed design.

A detail shot of a space-themed painted nail. It features a rocket ship over a sparkly, outer-space background.

A hand show-casing a space-themed manicure on all nails.

An index finger with a rocket-ship themed nail polish design on it sits on top of a book. The book has a similar rocket ship on its cover.

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M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Jul 21

Just shared the word with some of my writing community :)
Though it's a small group, every little bit helps! ❤️❤️

A screenshot of a post made to a Social Website. The post promotes the Narratess Indie Book Sale.

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M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Jul 21

Mostly I do these things out of necessity 🤣 I live by myself atm, which has its pros/cons, but it does mean if I want those dishes done...yep, I gotta do it!

But more people & family & kids means = LOTS of work, especially when moving!! Sending you strength and writing spirit! 💪

M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Jul 20

🙌 feeling this today. usually I try to DIY everything (Lawn mowing? Car repairs? This girl is DOING IT!) But today I finally caved and had groceries delivered just once, because I needed a Rest day and couldn't handle the grocery store.

Knowing when to get a lil help is just so important ❤️

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M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Jul 20

Maps for sure! Excel spreadsheets with notes of character descriptions (sortable columns for "eye" or "hair" colour) Documents with scene descriptions sorted by location. Then doodles of important people/objects as reference!!

Not full aphantasia, but my mind can be very fuzzy & inconsistent!

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M.E. Harker @meharker.bsky.social · Jul 20

I appreciate it! 😂 Honestly, I liking making my own stuff when I can!! I might be a one-gal team for these vids but I aim for ~Charm~

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