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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 12h

I read How to Survive a Fairy Bargain by Laura J. Mayo.

What did I think?

"How to Survive a Fairy Bargain is fast-paced fun, a book with a little silliness and a whole lot of heart."

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Book Review: How to Survive a Fairy Bargain (Fairies and Familiars Book Two) by Laura J. Mayo

Theodosia’s already survived being the evil stepsister in one fairy tale, but surviving fae bargains, fairy rings, and being turned into a hedgehog will be a whole new challenge in this hilarious s…

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Rex Burke is SciFiRex @rexburke.bsky.social · 2d

So, this is happening... anyone interested in a complete feelgood SciFi series with bonus short story? Coming very soon to a retailer near you
#SciFi #boxset #newrelease

3D box-set image of the Odyssey Earth series by Rex Burke, featuring three books

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N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · 15h

Thrilled to discover that my very first short story collection 'After the Burning: Dystopian Stories' now has 50 ratings on Goodreads 🔥

#indieauthors #writingcommunity #kindlebooks

Cover image shows illustrated flames consuming paper.

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N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · 16h

Reading recs for spooky season!

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Shirley Jackson, Stephen King, Riley Sager, and some indies including my own short story collection, 'Hall of Hauntings'.

Check out my post for a list, with links to reviews!

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Danni📚 @forbookssake.bsky.social · 1d

✨NEW REVIEW✨

Today I am sharing my #review of #TheMidnightClub by Christopher Pike!📚💙

Head over to my blog to see what I thought ⬇️
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Review: The Midnight Club by Christopher Pike

Hey everyone!Today, and I am excited to be sharing my review of The Midnight Club by Christopher Pike with you all. Title: The Midnight ClubAuthor: Christopher PikePublisher:&nb…

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N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · 1d

Today on the blog, I have a very interesting 'film of the book' for you - 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice'. The poem by Goethe, versus the animated scene from 'Fantasia'.

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N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · 3d

Today's #bookreview is 'Cursed Daughters' by Oyinkan Braithwaite

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N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you to @mehsi.bsky.social for this lovely review of my new short story collection, 'The Cloud Enchanters' 😍

Mehsi-Hime @mehsi.bsky.social · 7d

#ARC #BookReview for The Cloud Enchanters: Fantasy stories ★★★★1/2 stars! This was just oodles of fun, tons of cozy moments, fab character descriptions + more! Recommended!

#BookBloggers #Blogging #Fantasy #ShortStories @nsfordwriter.bsky.social #BookSky📚💙

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Pink Promo Banner for Twirling Book Princess reviews featuring the Cover for The Cloud Enchanters Fantasy Stories by NS Ford with a dragon flying above the clouds

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N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you for reading and reviewing! ☺️

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Mehsi-Hime @mehsi.bsky.social · 7d

#ARC #BookReview for The Cloud Enchanters: Fantasy stories ★★★★1/2 stars! This was just oodles of fun, tons of cozy moments, fab character descriptions + more! Recommended!

#BookBloggers #Blogging #Fantasy #ShortStories @nsfordwriter.bsky.social #BookSky📚💙

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N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · 7d

Released today!! All shares, reads, ratings and reviews appreciated 😊

N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · Sep 3

1 month until I release my new fantasy stories collection!

'The Cloud Enchanters'

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMTNMZ51

Book cover shows magical coloured clouds with dragon silhouette in top corner.

N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · 7d

'The Cloud Enchanters' is out now for Kindle inc Kindle Unlimited 🥳

Escape into these magical fantasy short stories!

#indiebook #newbook #fantasy

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The Cloud Enchanters: Fantasy Stories (Short Story Collections) eBook : Ford, N S: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · 9d

Today's #bookreview is 'Remain', the new book from Nicholas Sparks with M Night Shyamalan

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Ginger Nuts of Horror @gnofhorror.com · 11d

Ever wonder who’s behind those spooky stories that keep you up at night? Meet Dan Rice. He’s not some mysterious figure lurking in a candlelit study;

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You Do The Math, Phantom Algebra By Dan Rice - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror Review Website

You do the Math, Phantom Algebra by Dan Rice an interview with author Dan Rice for Ginger Nuts of Horror.

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N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · 14d

1 week to go! 👀

N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · Sep 3

1 month until I release my new fantasy stories collection!

'The Cloud Enchanters'

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMTNMZ51

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The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @autisticbooks.bsky.social · 16d

Jessica Kingsley Publishers is kindly offering a 20% discount across all books on their UK and US websites.

If you're looking to learn more about autism, this is a great time!

Discount Code: AUTAUT20

UK: uk.jkp.com

US: us.jkp.com

#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity #BookSky

20% OFF.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Code: AUTAUT20
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Behind the text are the following book covers arranged in a grid:

- The Neurodiversity Affirmative Child Autism Assessment Handbook by Maeve Kavanagh, Anna Day, Davida Hartman, Tara O'Donnell-Killen, and Jessica K Doyle.
- Spectrums edited by Maxfield Sparrow.
- Stories of Autistic Joy edited by Laura Kate Dale.
- Young, Autistic and ADHD by Sarah Boon.
- Autistic and Black by Kala Allen Omeiza.
- Can’t Not Won’t by Eliza Fricker.
- The Autism-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and the Fourth Trimester by Amiee Grant.
- Nobody Nowhere by Donna Williams.
- Notes for Neuro Navigators by Jolene Stockman.
- My Body’s Power Pack by Sandhya Menon.
- The Autistic Guide to Communicating and Connecting by Niamh Garvey.
- Lost & Now Found by Kate Laine-Toner and Suzi Payton.
- Autism and Masking by Felicity Sedgewick, Laura Hull, and Helen Ellis.
- So, I’m Autistic by Sarah O’Brien.
- The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout by Viv Dawes. Illustrated by Josh Dawes.
- Queerly Autistic by Erin Ekins.
- Could I Really Be Autistic? by Sarah Hendrickx and Jess Hendrickx.
- Welcome to AuDHD by Megan Griffith.
- The Secret Life of Rose by Jodie and Rose.
- What I Want to Talk About by Pete Wharmby.

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N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · 15d

My favourite things to read:

Music memoirs
Sci-fi comedy
Funny diaries
Children's classics
Weird short stories
Unusual thrillers
Social history
Quirky travel
Space exploration
History of art
Ghost stories

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The Puzzle Doctor @puzzledoctor.bsky.social · 15d

Looks like AI-bots are scraping content from mine and other blogs, but I might have a solution… and you can help! #BookSky #ClassicCrime

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A Chinese Puzzle…

So, dear reader, I present you with a Chinese Puzzle. Not the apparently rubbish and definitely problematc Miles Burton book, no, it concerns the visits to my site. Here’s a bar chart of the visito…

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N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · 15d

Skim read to the end? That's what I do if I get over half way and think it's too late to abandon.

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N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · 23d

Are you a book reviewer? 📚

I'd love some early readers for my new short story collection, 'The Cloud Enchanters'.

It's a fun, quick fantasy read, out on October 3rd!

Contact me to request review copies!

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Contact N S Ford

Please use this form to contact me for everything about books and writing! I accept requests from publishers and authors to review their books, but replies and reviews are not guaranteed. A selection ...

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N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · 19d

Today's #bookreview on the blog is 'The Sleep Room' by Jon Stock

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Review of ‘The Sleep Room: A Very British Medical Scandal’ by Jon Stock

Where to start with this book? It was even more disturbing than I’d expected. The premise is an investigation into the controversial psychiatrist William Sargant and his ‘sleep room&#82…

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N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · 21d

Today's #bookreview is 'Alice with a Why' by Anna James

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N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · 23d

Are you a book reviewer? 📚

I'd love some early readers for my new short story collection, 'The Cloud Enchanters'.

It's a fun, quick fantasy read, out on October 3rd!

Contact me to request review copies!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Contact N S Ford

Please use this form to contact me for everything about books and writing! I accept requests from publishers and authors to review their books, but replies and reviews are not guaranteed. A selection ...

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N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · 23d

Today on the blog - TV adaptations of books I've reviewed! Inspired by all the views of 'The Rumour'.

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TV adaptations of books I’ve reviewed

When lots of people visit my site to check out a book review, it’s usually because a TV adaptation has been announced or recently released. At the moment, my review of The Rumour by Lesley Ka…

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N S Ford @nsfordwriter.bsky.social · Sep 5

New #bookreview on the blog - 'Pop Scars' by Anthony Kavanagh (aka Kavana)

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