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Niranjan 🇮🇳 @ormakal.bsky.social · 2h

I've added more products to my Payhip Store, check them out!

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Niranjan's Books

An author and editor, Niranjan’s biggest ambition is to have a character named Garth in every book they write. Niranjan writes books rooted in mythical worlds, and their stories are often a combination...

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Niranjan 🇮🇳 @ormakal.bsky.social · 7h

Check out these hidden gems on Kobo Plus and find your next favourite read!

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Niranjan 🇮🇳 @ormakal.bsky.social · 11h

Check out these under-rated books for your next great read!

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Under-Rated Books by T.C. Smith and 42 others

Under-Rated Books: 63 items for $38.00

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Niranjan 🇮🇳 @ormakal.bsky.social · 15h

I've added more products to my Payhip Store, check them out!

#booksky #queersky #queeradultsff #sff #readers #readersonbluesky #booksonbluesky #readingcommunity #indieauthor #queerauthor

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Niranjan's Books

An author and editor, Niranjan’s biggest ambition is to have a character named Garth in every book they write. Niranjan writes books rooted in mythical worlds, and their stories are often a combination...

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Niranjan 🇮🇳 @ormakal.bsky.social · 19h

Check out these under-rated books for your next great read!

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Under-Rated Books by T.C. Smith and 42 others

Under-Rated Books: 63 items for $38.00

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Niranjan 🇮🇳 @ormakal.bsky.social · 23h

Check out this bundle of books for ADHD Awareness Month!

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ADHD Awareness Month Fiction by Elise Carlson and 22 others

ADHD Awareness Month Fiction: 22 items for $25.00

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Niranjan 🇮🇳 @ormakal.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you so much. Sorry it was so confusing.

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Edpool @edpool.bsky.social · 1d

I recently read "The Elitist Supremacy" by @ormakal.bsky.social, and there was a whole lot going on in there and my review ended up being about twice the length of my usual efforts.

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The Elitist Supremacy: A Review

So, I just finished reading The Elitist Supremacy, book 1 of The Elites and the Rogues series, by Niranjan. This one isn’t SPSFC related, although the author is a Friend of the Competition. I…

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Niranjan 🇮🇳 @ormakal.bsky.social · 1d

Don't forget that aside from my books, you can find free character art and maps in my Ko-Fi shop!

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Visit Niranjan's Shop!

I've opened a shop. Come take a look!

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Niranjan 🇮🇳 @ormakal.bsky.social · 1d

Check out these awesome LGBT sci fi books! My superhero book is part of this!

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October LGBT Science Fiction (Sci-Fi Romance included)

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of books.

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J.C. Snow @jcsnow.bsky.social · 1d

Vineya's a mathematical genius, designing the spellmap that binds the magical defensive border of her nation into a human body. And somehow, she must help the condemned woman she can’t risk loving carve the spell into her own skin - even as the map spawns monsters.

#DVpit #f #a #LGBT

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 1d

OH HEY I WROTE ONE OF THOSE

AND YOU CAN BUY IT AT books2read.com/u/mVBOkJ

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Alan K. Dell @alankdell.bsky.social · 1d

Just a semi-regular reminder that all of my books are available on Kobo, Apple, Google Play, library services like Libby, and free to read on Kobo+

And for UK residents, signed paperbacks/merch available on my website.

Plus a free short story for newsletter subscribers. All links in bio

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The God Sun book cover tablet mockup in the middle on a background with a red dwarf star with a review quote underneath which reads: “[The God Sun] had that creeping discomfort I’ve come to expect from space sci-fi stories that lean towards the dark side. I was hooked!”

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Pixies a/k/a Map Nerd @mcburnellauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Ready to discover your next hidden gem? Check out this amazing bundle of indies titles that don't yet have a lot of ratings on Zon or GR.

63 books for $38!!
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Natasha O'Connor - Indie Author she/her @calling33.bsky.social · 1d

We all know there's so many amazing #indie #books out there waiting to be discovered, like gems in the rough 💎

Fortunately for you lot, we've compiled a list of some of them. Even better, they're on sale.

From rock stars to vengeful spirits, there's plenty of choice.

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Niranjan 🇮🇳 @ormakal.bsky.social · 1d

I've added more products to my Payhip Store, check them out!

#booksky #queersky #queeradultsff #sff #readers #readersonbluesky #booksonbluesky #readingcommunity #indieauthor #queerauthor

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Niranjan's Books

An author and editor, Niranjan’s biggest ambition is to have a character named Garth in every book they write. Niranjan writes books rooted in mythical worlds, and their stories are often a combination...

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J.C. Snow @jcsnow.bsky.social · 1d

ORPHEUS but make it sapphic fantasy with a touch of horror

An imprisoned musician must become part of the Line - the magical defense of her city - by carving a spellmap into her own skin.

#DVpit #F #A #LGBT

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Niranjan 🇮🇳 @ormakal.bsky.social · 1d

Check out these hidden gems on Kobo Plus and find your next favourite read!

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Pixies a/k/a Map Nerd @mcburnellauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Been up for an hour and these two are still going at full speed. Tried to play with both of them and they were like 'boring!' before going back to chasing each other around 😅

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Conrad Altmann 📚🪐🌱 @conradaltmann.com · 1d

The Under-Rated Bundle on itch.io is now live!

Grab all 63! Books for only $38 and expand your literary horizons. Who knows, you might just discover your next favorite book. (Included are Metanoeia & Exolegacy ;) 📚💙

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J.C. Snow @jcsnow.bsky.social · 1d

It is International Lesbian Day and no one told me, but yay lesbians! I love us! Also I write lesbian stuff :) with swords and magic, if that's your thing. (It is my thing.)

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J.C. Snow @jcsnow.bsky.social · 1d

An imprisoned musician must defend her city with her body - carving a spellmap designed by the woman she loves into her own skin.

Dual POV
Sapphic epic fantasy
Body horror
Renaissance-inspired
Queer survival
Fantasy math! (are you not entertained?!)

#DVpit #LGBT #OWN #F #A

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A. E. Bennett @aebennettwrites.bsky.social · 1d

she has my vote!

(literally! already mailed in my ballot 😃)

Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 2d

Virginia will always be home. It’s where I went to school, where I met my husband, and where we’re raising our three daughters in Virginia public schools.

I love this Commonwealth — and as Governor, I’ll work tirelessly to lower costs and make life easier for Virginia families.

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Niranjan 🇮🇳 @ormakal.bsky.social · 1d

Author J. Scott Coatsworth @jscottcoatsworth.bsky.social · 1d

New from QueeRomance Ink:

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Hawaiian Sun
M.D. Neu
MM
Fantasy

Gilded Inheritance
Ryan Moore
MM
Erotic

Voice to Raise
Gabbi Grey
MM
Contemporary

Conditioning Loan
L.A. Witt
MM
Sports

#GayRomance

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Professor Mitchell @professormitchell.bsky.social · 1d

The Under-Rated Bundle is now live! Check out over 60 underappreciated stories that may have flown under your radar, including fantasy, science fiction, and more.

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The bundle runs from today through the 13th, so don't miss it!

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