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Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie

@saramckenzie82.bsky.social

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Indie author and Founder/Owner of the CT Authors Partnership. Long time New Britain resident. Wife to Scribe Jeeves and mother to a wonderful son.

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Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · Jan 14

The #Reviews are in and they're raving! "Wrapped in the Rays of the Sun" #BookSeries is a #MustRead #Fantasy
#Literacy #Fiction #Medieval #ActionAdventure #TBR #DungeonsAndDragons #Castles #KingsAndQueens

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 21h

This #SelfieSaturday wants to reintroduce herself. I am an #IndieAuthor currently writing an #EpicFantasy #BookSeries set in a fictional world.
#BookCommunity #ReadingCommunity #BookTok #SelfPublished #Local

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 1d

It's #FindOut Friday! The answers regarding souvenirs, Lesbos and Sappho can be found here: tinyurl.com/2wtwhnk8
#TriviaGame #Answers #History #Geography #Culture #WarGames #IndieAuthor #BookSeries #Fiction

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 2d

2/2 When you find a problem, try to be the solution. 💗 This was another lesson and it's a hard one. But it never stopped me from helping others.
#IndieAuthor #BookSeries #Fiction #Adventures #PersonalExperience #NeverForget

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 2d

1/2 When you find a problem, try to be the solution. 💗 This was another lesson and it's a hard one. But it never stopped me from helping others.
#IndieAuthor #BookSeries #Fiction #Adventures #PersonalExperience #NeverForget

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 3d

2/2 I will not say the name of the bookstore. I will say that it was a hard lesson I learned in marketing. Not all bookstores have your back.
#IndieAuthor #SelfiePublished #Fiction #BookSeries #Misfortunes #Marketing #Bookstores

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 3d

1/2 I will not say the name of the bookstore. I will say that it was a hard lesson I learned in marketing. Not all bookstores have your back.
#IndieAuthor #SelfiePublished #Fiction #BookSeries #Misfortunes #Marketing #Bookstores

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 4d

It's #TriviaTuesday everyone! We have war souvenirs, Lesbos and Sappho. Answers on Friday!
#IndieAuthor #BookSeries #Fiction #TriviaGame #TimesOfWar #SentHome #Geography #History #Myth

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 5d

We do not honor and celebrate a corrupt and brutal man, but the people who endured acts against humanity. 🌳 #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 6d

2/2 Today's #PSA You NEVER cruelly criticize somebody's authentic sense of self, especially in a work of art. If you don't like something, smile and walk away.
#MyStory #FoodForThought #IndieAuthor #SelfPublished #BookSeries #Fiction #BookEvent #Customers

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 6d

1/2 Today's #PSA You NEVER cruelly criticize somebody's authentic sense of self, especially in a work of art. If you don't like something, smile and walk away.
#MyStory #FoodForThought #IndieAuthor #SelfPublished #BookSeries #Fiction #BookEvent #Customers

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 6d

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Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 7d

The character of Victoria Ronald might have felt abandoned, but her
new life was alive with possibilities. She did not realize that it
meant people cared for her. 💖 "From Across the Sea" out on #Amazon
now!
#Fiction #Fantasy #Action #Adventure #BookTok #Trauma #WorldWar
#Theocracy #ReadingCommunity

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 7d

This #SelfieSaturday is trying to get into a spooky mood. It's a good
autumn day!
#IndieAuthor #BookSeries #Fiction #Fantasy #WifeAndMom #ThisIsHalloween

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 9d

How could I forget that today is #BehindTheScenes Thursday? It's about being a dog mom to a pitbull. You can find out more here: shorturl.at/yeX1r
#IndieAuthor #BookSeries #Fiction #WifeAndMom #DogMom #Pitbulls #ChildhoodFriends

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 9d

#NinethAmendment #Freedom #Enumeration #USGovernment #AllMenAreCreatedEqual #EqualRights #UnderTheLaw

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 10d

How could I forget that this is #BannedBooks Week? Check one out today! Books are banned for the stupidest reasons.

#FreeThought #FreeSpeech #DoNotCensure #MoralGrounds #IndieAuthor #BookSeries #Fiction

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 11d

It's been a while, but the lessons are still there...
#EighthAmendment #Freedom #Bail #Excessive #Cruelty #Prisoners #USGovernment #AllMenAreCreatedEqual #EqualRights #UnderTheLaw

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 13d

Here are some highlights from my time at Pillwillop last week. Thank you to Ruth for that #SelfieSaturday and the wonderful hug and to my son Calvin, who was such a huge help. 💕🌹
#IndieAuthor #BookSeries #Candles #Pillwillop #OneLove #LocalEvent

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 15d

It's #FindOutFriday everyone! The answers about IBLP, the Mother's Cross and pagan holidays are here: tinyurl.com/49vedxws

#IndieAuthor #BookSeries #FIction #Fantasy #History #Society #Culture #Religion #Trivia

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 18d

It's a late #TriviaTuesday everyone! This week, we have the IBLP, the Mother's Cross and pagan holidays. Answers on Friday!
#IndieAuthor #BookSeries #Fiction #Fantasy #Religion #History #SocialEvents #TriviaGame

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 18d

Sorry, everyone. Been celebrating my son's birthday. I'll post #TriviaTuesday and the Pillwillop event in a bit.
#IndieAuthor #BookSeries #Birthday #Celebrate

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 23d

My son's cat passed away. I am sorry that this #BehindTheScenes is late. It's about my #FanFiction beginnings. You can check out more here: tinyurl.com/5bu9u938
#SecretPassion #LifeExperiences #FanFictionWriter #TVShows #Movies #Books #IndieAuthor #BookSeries #Fiction

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 24d

#SeventhAmendment #Freedom #Trial #CivilCase #Compensation
#USGovernment #AllMenAreCreatedEqual #EqualRights #UnderTheLaw

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 24d

A blessed #RoshHashanah to our Jewish friends!

Author Sara Ellie MacKenzie @saramckenzie82.bsky.social · 25d

#SixthAmendment #Freedom #TrialByJury #JuryOfPeers #USGovernment
#AllMenAreCreatedEqual #EqualRights #UnderTheLaw