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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 17h

In just 1 more sleep - that's TOMORROW - this #LatinX indie author gets to join an amazing group of Creative Women for a Mini-Con! hosted by Empire's Comics Vault!

📚 So mark your calendars:
📅 Sat. October 11, noon-5pm
📍 1120 Fulton Ave., Suite K, #SacramentoCA

¡Nos vemos!
#HispanicHeritageMonth

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 1d

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#CopyrightMatters #AIethics #AuthorRights #AnthropicSettlement #PublishingNews #ProtectCreators
Thanks to The Society of Authors!

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 1d

The Society of Authors has published a searchable list of over 7 million books scraped by Anthropic to train its AI—without permission, payment, or respect for copyright.
If you're an author, publisher, or literary estate, your work may be among them.
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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 1d

📚🩵 Book Anniversary Approaching... 🩵📚

"Love & Homegrown Magic" launched on October 31, 2020, while a #BlueMoon graced the autumn sky.
Five years later, this award-winning novel is still making headlines 🩵

jeyranmain.com/2025/10/09/l...

Love & Homegrown Magic by Patricia Bossano (Book Review #2096)

Patricia Bossano’s Love & Homegrown Magic is a luminous, multigenerational tale that weaves together real-life events with a touch of spiritual enchantment. Based on the life of the author’s mo…

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 1d

Already did! 💙
#YESonProp50

Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 1d

Definitely on my tbr-every-october 📚shelf!

WaterBearer Press @waterbearerpress.com · 1d

To an author, a positive #review is the equivalent of a warm and encouraging hug. You have it in you to brighten any #WritersLife, even if with a one-word review, be it

"Mesmerizing"
"Provocative"
"Engrossing" or
"Inspiring."

If you enjoyed the book 📚 do write a review!

#OctoberLitTreat 🎃

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 1d

Would you believe it?
In just 2 more sleeps, this #LatinX indie author gets to join an amazing group of Creative Women for a Mini-Con! hosted by Empire's Comics Vault! 📚 So mark your calendars:

📅 Sat. October 11, noon-5pm
📍 1120 Fulton Ave., Suite K, #SacramentoCA

#HispanicHeritageMonth

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 1d

This regime has to be stopped 😠😡🤬

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 1d

We believe in the power of stories that teach us the importance of inclusivity and empathy—and we believe in protecting them. #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead

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G. Lawrence 📚💙📚💙📚 @glawrence.bsky.social · 3d

#NewRelease!

January 1536
The King is dead... but who will live long now?

A fateful accident on the jousting field leaves Henry VIII dead and his country trembling on the edge of chaos...

All the King's Bastards £3.99 #Free #KU!
#Histfic #SpeculativeFic
#Booksky #Tudor 💙📚💙
amzn.eu/d/5wpjqZU

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 2d

📚🎃📚🎃📚

Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 2d

Jeff Bezos might have built a spaceship, but indie bookstores build and nurture whole communities and that is *way* more impressive and valuable.

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 2d

Would you believe it?
In just 3 more sleeps, this #LatinX indie author gets to join an amazing group of Creative Women for a Mini-Con hosted by Empire's Comics Vault!

So mark your calendars
📅 Sat. October 11, noon-5pm
📍 1120 Fulton Ave., Suite K, #SacramentoCA

#HispanicHeritageMonth

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 2d

es que la envidia por la creatividad de otros lleva a los desabridos hasta el crimen - y van a defender sus acciones hasta la tumba.

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Sara García @rizzottesca.bsky.social · 2d

Noticia de última hora: pedir a la gente que no robe mataría la industria del robo.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 2d

From the new Supernatural Tradition Twinkling in the Horizon - today's (belated) mood and mystique morsel, brought to you by "Midnights in October: eerie nightly escapes"
Go to link in bio,
grab your own spooky devotional,
and get casting
🎃🦇👻🐈‍⬛🧙‍♀️🎃

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 4d

Happy Full Moon Everyone!
On Oct-11, this LatinX author gets to join a group of amazing Creative Women for a Mini-Con hosted by Empire's Comics.
I'll be there with 2 of my supernatural escapes: #NewRelease "Midnights in October" and oldie but spookie "Seven Ghostly Spins"

Mark your calendars!

October is THE month for lots of #tricks & #treats, but 🎃 one in particular has me over the moon, because it's a first for yours truly 🎃
Would you believe it?
This #LatinX indie author gets to join an amazing group of Creative Women for a Mini-Con! hosted by Empire Comics Vault! 📚 So mark your calendar:

📅 Sat. October 11, noon-5pm
📍 1120 Fulton Ave., Suite K, #SacramentoCA

Can't think of a better way to wrap up #HispanicHeritageMonth 🧡
¡Nos vemos en #SacTown!

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 4d

As #tricks & #treats go 🎃 one in particular has me over the moon, because it's a first for yours truly 🎃
Would you believe it?
This #LatinX indie author gets to join an amazing group of Creative Women for a Mini-Con!

So mark your calendars... y

¡Nos vemos en #SacTown!

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 5d

Launching Tonight: a mood & mystique morsel containing 31 #MicroFictions, each in 55 words or less.

I’d love it if you joined me for the inaugural spellcasting session in honor of "Midnights in October" at:
A Seat at the Table Books, 6-8PM

Bring a #friend and come in #costume if you like!

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 6d

"Midnights in October"
Launch date: October 5th.
6-8PM
@seatbooks.bsky.social
Elk Grove, CA

🎃📚🎃📚🎃

Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 10d

"Midnights in October" new launch date is 10/05 🎃
A Seat at the Table Books, 6-8PM, Elk Grove, CA

If you can't make it, do not fret, just get your copy at link in bio and I’ll sign it and mail it to you asap.
During checkout, let me know to whom I should dedicate the book ✍️

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 9d

Won't you help me spread my latest, far and wide... for, wouldn't you know it?
There glimmers a saving light in all "Midnights in October" 🎃

waterbearerpress.com/collections/...

Midnights In October - eerie nightly escapes

Well said words have the power to uplift, tear down, strengthen, and impress. But words said in October will inevitably conjure a spellcasting fest.

waterbearerpress.com

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 9d

The blood-magic was handed down to me by matriarchs of old, who fated me to ponder until I distill the meaning of daily strife.
Only then am I able to prick my heart, with the tip of a quill, to pour my understanding and purpose onto a blank page.

Happy October 1st 🎃

a group of people holding candles in a dark room

ALT: a group of people holding candles in a dark room

media.tenor.com

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 10d

"Midnights in October" new launch date is 10/05 🎃
A Seat at the Table Books, 6-8PM, Elk Grove, CA

If you can't make it, do not fret, just get your copy at link in bio and I’ll sign it and mail it to you asap.
During checkout, let me know to whom I should dedicate the book ✍️

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 10d

"Midnights in October" new launch date is 10/05 🎃
A Seat at the Table Books, 6-8PM, Elk Grove, CA

If you can't make it, do not fret, just get your copy at link in bio and I’ll sign it and mail it to you asap.
During checkout, let me know to whom I should dedicate the book ✍️

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 10d

"Midnights in October" new launch date is 10/05 🎃
A Seat at the Table Books, 6-8PM, Elk Grove, CA

If you can't make it, do not fret, just get your copy at link in bio and I’ll sign it and mail it to you asap.
During checkout, let me know to whom I should dedicate the book ✍️

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Patricia Bossano, author @patriciabossano.com · 10d

"Midnights in October" new launch date is 10/05 🎃
A Seat at the Table Books, 6-8PM, Elk Grove, CA

If you can't make it, do not fret, just get your copy at link in bio and I’ll sign it and mail it to you asap.
During checkout, let me know to whom I should dedicate the book ✍️

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