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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Jun 24

I had the honor of being a guest on the Unfortunately...Podcast! If you're a writer who has ever gotten an "Unfortunately..." message, this podcast is for you! It's a writer to writer discussion about craft and how we learn from failures. Here's my episode, but you should listen to them all!

Unfortunately... Podcast @unfortunatelypod.bsky.social · Jun 23

Our scheduled post failed, but YOU didn't listeners -- delighted to see that a bunch of you found our episode with @sasahawk.bsky.social over the weekend.

If you missed it, listen here: pnc.st/s/unfortunat...

#WritingPodcasts #WritingCommunity #NewEpisode

Plotters have an Advantage

Courtney and Mona chat with debut author Sasa Hawk about short story vs novel submissions, identifying your own patterns, writing synopses, genre labels as marketing tools, and DIY promo strategies. ...

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Unfortunately... Podcast @unfortunatelypod.bsky.social · Jun 17

How about a little preview of our next episode (out Friday!) for your Tuesday scroll?

We chatted with @sasahawk.bsky.social about identifying your own patterns, plotting vs pantsing, writing synopses, genre labels as marketing tools, promo strategies, and more! #WritingCommunity #WritingPodcast

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Jun 17

It was so fun talking to you!!! Thanks for having me on the show!

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · May 14

SURPRISE, readers in the Chattanooga area!! There are now several ✨signed✨ copies of UNLOCK THE DARK at B&N Hamilton Place! 🥰
#UnlockTheDark #YAfantasy #signedcopy #debutnovel #barnesandnoble

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Apr 28

My last scheduled signing for UNLOCK THE DARK is Saturday, May 3rd at 4:00pm at @booksamillion in Cleveland, TN. I'm so excited to meet any readers who want to stop by!! I'll have bookish swag for anyone who wants it!
#UnlocktheDark #bookevent #booksigning #debutnovel #booksbooksbooks #booksky

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Apr 23

Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday April 26! It's a great day to support local businesses & stick it to The Zon, who is trying to poach sales with their own event. As for me, I'll be signing UNLOCK THE DARK (and shopping) at Plenty Bookshop and A Little Bookish this weekend!

#ShopIndie #Booksky

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Mar 27

UK readers: UNLOCK THE DARK releases TODAY!!! I'm so thrilled to share this story with you! I've always wanted to travel all over the UK, and it makes me so happy that this little piece of me is out there living my dreams in UK bookstores. Now go grab the book and let me take you on an adventure! ✨🗝️

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Mar 20

Canadian friends, please pay attention to this. As a US citizen who is horrified by the crumbling relationship between our countries, I understand why Canada is retaliating our tariffs with their own. But this one hurts Canadian authors too!

Molly Rookwood @mollyrookwood.bsky.social · Mar 19

Canadians, part of the proposed tariffs for April is a 25% tariffs on books. This would be devastating for Canada's book industry, with very little impact on the US.

You can voice your opposition to this particular tariff using the form below:

forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cm7upm...

Consultations on Canada’s Response to United States Tariffs on Canadian Goods: Comment Submission Form

forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Mar 7

TOMORROW!!! Come meet me and @bethrevis.bsky.social at Fable Hollow in Knoxville!! I'm so excited to chat with Beth and meet everyone at Fable Hollow! And I may be bringing goodies for whoever attends! 😁

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Mar 2

Release week collage!!! (because bluesky limits the number of pics you can post 😅) I had such a great time at @parnassusbooks.bsky.social and The Bookshelf!! UNLOCK THE DARK is in readers hands now! Happy reading everyone! 🎉
#booksky

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Feb 24

Nashville readers: come celebrate the release of UNLOCK THE DARK with me at @parnassusbooks.bsky.social TOMORROW!!! I'll be in conversation with Erica Ivy Rogers, and we're going to have so much fun! RSVP here: www.parnassusbooks.net/event/unlock...

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Feb 22

Weekend surprise!!! 🥳 @waterstones.bsky.social is having a 25% off sale for preorders this weekend! Use PREORDER25 to get the discount. The sale ends Feb 24th, and Unlock the Dark comes out Mar 25 in the UK! 👀🏃‍♀️📚
#wpreorder @harper360uk.bsky.social @harper360ya.bsky.social @epicreads.bsky.social

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Feb 22

Here's the link! www.waterstones.com/book/unlock-...

Unlock the Dark by Sasa Hawk | Waterstones

Buy Unlock the Dark by Sasa Hawk from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Feb 15

9 days until my debut novel UNLOCK THE DARK releases!!! Don't miss your chance at a free copy!
#booksky

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Feb 13

Only TWELVE DAYS until Unlock the Dark comes out!!! (February 25)
#booksky

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Feb 11

MY BABY!!!!!! I can finally hold her!! (Awkward unboxing video on ig if you want lol) It's so exciting to be so close to release! You can hold her too on Feb 25 🥰
#booksky

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Feb 9

Look what came!!! Two boxes from HarperCollins! 👀 Inside is years of work and hope and relentless pursuit of my dreams. Maaaaybe I'll be brave and make an unboxing video later. I've never posted a video of myself online, but for this, I might! 😅
#booksky

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Feb 6

Look!! A preorder sale at B&N! Unlock the Dark comes out on February 25, so this is perfect timing!
#booksky

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Jan 31

Look!! 👀👀 A Goodreads giveaway for UNLOCK THE DARK!!! Enter to win 1 of 5 printed copies! I may also be sending something a little special for the winners! 😁

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Jan 31

This is a great list! Thank you for including Unlock the Dark!!

Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Jan 27

Announcing the preorder campaign for my YA Fantasy debut UNLOCK THE DARK!! Order from @parnassusbooks.bsky.social or The Bookshelf Thomasville to receive 2 art prints, a bookmark, a signed bookplate, and a signed copy of the book!

#booksky #preorder #YAfantasy #writersky #debut #readersofsky #books

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Jan 26

Only 30 days until my YA Fantasy, UNLOCK THE DARK, releases!! I can't wait!!!

Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Jan 19

Even if it's (⏰) back, I distrust it now. 😒 I'm rooting for the next thing!

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Jan 18

Since it looks like we're losing Booktok 😭, I went ahead and reserved my username on Tome! If you do it before the ban, it will auto-follow your faves on Tiktok. Idk if this is the app of the book community's future, but I'm happy to participate if so!
claim.tomebooks.com
#booksky

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Sasa Hawk @sasahawk.bsky.social · Jan 17

Aren't these bookplates for UNLOCK THE DARK gorgeous?! The artist is mariamarcelw on ig. She did an awesome job capturing so many symbols and images from the book! If you preorder from The Bookshelf Thomasville or @parnassusbooks.bsky.social it will be included with your preorder swag!
#booksky

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