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Peter C. Bradbury

@petercbradbury.bsky.social

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Dark thriller and murder mystery author, retired English Butler, now living in Northern California. Trump Hater. Writes twisted, noir crime fiction. Married. Loves footie (soccer) Pro-choice. Anti-guns. Animal rights. Follows back, but no DMs.

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Peter C. Bradbury @petercbradbury.bsky.social · 7h

In a chilling tale of survival, witness the harrowing journey of children ensnared by human traffickers in the USA. Their fight is our call to action. #EndHumanTrafficking #darkthriller #ChildProtection #AwarenessMatters #FightForJustice #ThrillerNovel tinyurl.com/4cpbp9tp

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Peter C. Bradbury @petercbradbury.bsky.social · 7h

Catch up on a portion of my butler life (I added the murder!) in this mystery centered around the killing of a titled Lady! #murdermystery #butler #England
petercbradbury.substack.com/p/stonebridg...

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Peter C. Bradbury @petercbradbury.bsky.social · 7h

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Peter C. Bradbury @petercbradbury.bsky.social · 7h

“They lived for the spotlight until it exposed a killer.
From the very first page, Instagram Killer grabs hold and doesn’t let go.” 📚 #noirthriller #CrimeThriller #BookSneakPeek #EdgeOfYourSeat #darkthriller tinyurl.com/2fcyjehz

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calaganlast.bsky.social @calaganlast.bsky.social · Jun 23

Happy birthday from Waffle 11x younger😁

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Stephanie Wood @stephaniewood.bsky.social · 1d

Can running away from a broken engagement really result in a happy ever after? Jessica doesn't think life works that way, but her future could depend on it...
#booksky #romance #newbook
⛱️☀️🍹❣️😎

amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DPL8X95M 💙📚

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✨ Internal Novel ✨ @internalnovelgame.bsky.social · 5d

When a game doesn’t reward the “right” choice, how do you decide: logic, roleplay, or just staying true to yourself?

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Jojo @jojovego.bsky.social · 15h

Shikaka - Squares #Pixel_Dailies #Pixquare #pixelart

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The Martian Diaries 👽 The War Of The Worlds Sequel @martiandiaries.bsky.social · Jul 5

"Wow! Followed on seamlessly from the original and had me hooked! So intrigued now, I'm going to get the audiobook to hear the music... my new favourite 'follow-on.'"

More info on 3-part sequel to The War Of The Worlds, hear/read samples & buy links martiandiaries.com
#BookSky #Audiobooks

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Lynette Creswell, Author @lynettecreswell.bsky.social · 1d

❤️Hoglets’ Christmas Magic ❤️
If you’re a teacher looking for something for the autumn term or a parent/relative searching for the perfect Christmas gift… Hoglets’ Christmas Magic will help make Christmas a special time of year. 🦔🦔🎅
Amazon link: 👇Mybook.to/HogletsMagic

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Jelena Katrina @legalwanderer.com · Jun 9

If you're growing, you'll be hated.

Not because you're bad - but because you're visible.

Hate isn't a glitch. It's part of human nature + bad online incentives. Even here on Bluesky.

(In the alt of the image, find out how to deal with haters forever...) 👀

Once your words reach beyond your circle, you'll trigger someone's insecurity, boredom, or weirdness.

So the question isn't how to avoid hate - it's how to face it without becoming hard or hollow.

1. Understand what hate really is.

It's not feedback. It's projection.
Fear. Jealousy. Loneliness. Confusion.
People lash out at what makes them feel small or unsure.

When someone calls you fake, cringe, manipulative - pause.
Ask: What part of them is speaking?

Most of the time, it's not about you. It's their insecurity wearing your name.

2. Respond like people are watching. Because they are.

Don't reply to the hater - reply for the quiet readers.
They're watching to see if you'll spiral or stay grounded.

Kind, calm, clever replies win trust.

Examples:
• "Not everyone likes my approach - that's okay."
• "Thanks for the perspective."
• "You might be right. Or not. Still, appreciate the read."

Grace is power.

3. Don't perform for people who hate you.

Don't dilute your voice to avoid judgment.
Don't write for people who don't get it.
You're not here to be universally liked - you're here to be felt by your people.

4. Block freely.

It's not weakness. It's protecting your peace.
Let them yell into the void. You're building something.

5. Stay human.

Don't become what you're trying to resist.
Speak with warmth. Rest. Touch grass.
Even if your post is digital - you are real.

Let them talk. You're building a sky of your own.

Ever dealt with hate just for being visible?
How did you keep your voice steady?

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SIGNATURE'S — ƒred ƒorge 🦋 @universoul-gallery.bsky.social · 5d

Once or twice a month, a weekend is dedicated to :

"Meet, Greet, and Feed"

#Share accounts or profile links of #artists you love in the comments✨️

[Fine art photography source : U.A.G./Tumblr | Castlepoint Lighthouse, New Zealand]

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Lorraine Carey @lalawriter71.bsky.social · 7h

Praise for Between the Realms.
Enjoy this Hybrid Time Travel Romance Today!
Join the journey as one woman is innocently transported back to the 70s due to dark magic.
#timetravel #darkromance #Supernatural #paranormal #timeslips #darkfiction #SciFiRomance
www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3QSKRBX

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mrJohn @new0500blues.bsky.social · 7d

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caasbrey @caasbrey.bsky.social · 8h

Blarney 1. Foolish nonsense, poppy-cock; skillful flattery and cajolery. 2. The ability to eloquently honeyfuggle, wheedle, or cajole.
“His entire resume was just a load of pure, unadulterated blarney”

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Author Stephenson @authorstephenson.bsky.social · 7h

Monique & Skye hiding #witch powers, seek love but can see no way to get it. Silas, a witch-vampire explains their destiny, to bring together the witch and #vampire worlds.

Audiobook Amazon amzn.to/3ELJlO0

On Audible adbl.co/4jKlk8B

Free on KU

USA amzn.to/3LfkG48

UK amzn.to/3WfNSOT

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eugeniat2.bsky.social @eugeniat2.bsky.social · 7h

💰💰Tom Homan 💰
💵💸💸💸💸💸💸💸

$50,000 💵💵💵💵
CASH 💶💶💵💵
in a bag 💰💰💰
💰💰💰💰💰💰💰

And Homan 💰💰
did nothing wrong?
🧹🧹🧹🧹🧹🧹🧹🧹

Follow the money.

Bags of money being exchanged between the hands of two people

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D. Denise Dianaty @momzillanc.bsky.social · 4d

If you're joining #ICE, you'd have joined the #Nazis in 1935…
time.com/7323334/ice-...

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Ken Stark @kenstark.bsky.social · 1d

Humans had always been too good at killing. They defended themselves too well.
So Gaia upped the ante.

GAIA'S GAME
getbook.at/gaiasgame

FREE on Kindle Unlimited

Also on #audiobook

#FREE #KindleUnlimited #thriller #horror #audible #murder #thriller #mystery #audiobooks📚💙

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B. Alice @whisperbook.bsky.social · 1d

You write it. I hype it. Together we make readers lose sleep.😴🔥

DM to get your book noticed
#BookPromotion #WritingCommunity #BookMarketing #IndieAuthorSupport #WritersOfBluesky

a book store called john sandoe books ltd has a display of books

ALT: a book store called john sandoe books ltd has a display of books

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Peter C. Bradbury @petercbradbury.bsky.social · 6h

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sofferclese @sofferclese.bsky.social · 1d

Butchery unavoidable in a war based on lies. The Shadow of Xeno's Eye, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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MK Alexander @smartreads.bsky.social · 1d

🛸 Pioneer Sun… LATEST RELEASE
#Scifi #Wallops #NASA #JPL #Goddard #KU #Amazon
📚💙

www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBLJGWW5

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tony @tonylavely.com · 12d

It's #Caturday isn't it? Luigi comes back from the deep archives to be remembered as an adventuring cat, who has great disdain for those who question her actions. Especially in a paper bag! I hope you're as happy as your circumstances allow.

From 2015, a grey, black and white cat peers (sneers, perhaps) out of a Macy's Christmas shopping bag lying on its side,

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Gabrielle Mullarkey @pageturning.bsky.social · 3d

It's here – it's launch day! THE ONES WHO NEVER LEFT is out now!

spiral-books.com

www.amazon.co.uk/Ones-Who-Nev...

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Katrina Jack author @katrinaannejack.bsky.social · May 9

The story of a woman whose singing voice is so beautiful it can bring down worlds. ELAWYN BOOK I of THE SONGSTRESS TRILOGY available from Amazon @ mybook.to/songstresstr... #urbanfantasy #paperback #eBook

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