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Sean Teneo || Author ||
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An indie author who writes thriller and fantasy fiction. Working to get my second book ready for release!
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Sean Teneo || Author || @seanteneo.bsky.social · Dec 9
VAGABOND:

-An action thriller
-Black Protagonist
-Slow burn romance
-Martial Arts action
-Character Driven
-Twists and turns

Lucas Graves is a man fighting towards his own demise. But life, and love, have other plans.

Grab your copy today!
www.amazon.com/Vagabond-Act...
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24. I wish had given traditional publishing a fairer shot first. I don’t regret self pubbing, but I should have given the trad route a fairer shot first I feel.

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 24
2️⃣4️⃣ If you could go back to the day you started your WIP or published book, what advice would you give yourself?

Hindsight is 20/20—what do you wish you had known?

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February 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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23. When not writing I really enjoy fitness and playing a video game or two. I’m an exercise junkie and love to work out and I also love to unwind by playing a game when I’ve got some free time.

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 23
2️⃣3️⃣ What’s your favorite way to unwind when you’re not writing?
Any hobbies, rituals, or habits that refresh your creative mind?

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February 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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22. I believe people should be more honest and say exactly what’s on their mind. There is entirely too much sugar coating imo. People like honesty yet they’re not always completely forthcoming.

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 22
2️⃣2️⃣ Is there a belief or value you hold that you think more people should embrace?
Something that shapes your writing, your life, or the way you see the world?

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February 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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21. I always listen to classical music when writing. I’m not a fan of it for real, but I’ve found it seems to boost my creativity while writing so I swear by it now. That and some good coffee!

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 21
​​2️⃣1️⃣ What’s a writing habit or routine you’ve developed that you swear by?
Early mornings? Late nights? Sprints? Daily word counts? Share what keeps you on track!

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February 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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20. Huh… I think one surprising fact about me would be that I don’t necessarily look it, but I’m a martial arts practitioner. I enjoy Muay Thai, Krav Maga, and Boxing mostly.

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 20
2️⃣0️⃣ What’s something about you that most people would be surprised to learn?
A hidden talent? A past career? A random fun fact? Let’s hear it!

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February 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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19. I barely drink and I’ve never smoked… But man if writing doesn’t drive one to drink I don’t know what does 😂😭. I’m not gonna take up either, but I can say classical music helps boost my creativity while writing actually.

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 19
1️⃣9️⃣ Does a drink or a puff help you get in the zone?
Does alcohol or cannabis (legally consumed!) boost your creativity or derail your focus?

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February 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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18. Floors. I researched floor material because you’d be surprised how often you need to describe a new floor material for the setting in a scene. Characters gotta be walking on something right lol?

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 18
1️⃣8️⃣ What’s the weirdest or most unexpected piece of research you’ve done for your writing?
Have you gone down a bizarre rabbit hole for the sake of accuracy? Spill the strangest fact you’ve learned!

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What’s the weirdest or most unexpected piece of research you’ve done for your writing?
February 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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16. VAGABOND would premiere on Netflix as a series with either Ryan Coogler or Michael B. Jordan at the helm. Either one of them have the capacity to bring my story to life exactly the way I imagine it.

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 16
1️⃣6️⃣ Your book is hitting the big (or small) screen! Who’s your dream director?
Who would bring your story to life exactly as you imagine it?

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February 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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15. Do you prefer writing/reading series or standalone novels? What’s your preference and why?

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 15
1️⃣5️⃣ Your turn!

What’s a question you want to ask the community? Let’s get interactive.

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February 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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14. Imposter syndrome and self-doubt are my biggest fears. Lately, it feels like everything I write or have written isn’t good or just lacks so much that it’s hard to continue at times. I’m pushing through it, but it’s not easy at all.

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 14
1️⃣4️⃣ Let’s get personal—what’s your biggest fear as a writer?
Imposter syndrome? Doubts about your story? Something else? Let’s talk about it.

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February 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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13. Self-publishing because I wanted to retain control over the elements of my novels and when they released. That said, I’d like to experience the traditional publishing route as well with one of my books.

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 13
1️⃣3️⃣ Did you choose traditional publishing, self-publishing, or hybrid? Why?

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February 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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12. So this picture inspired me because it represents my MMC, Lucas Graves, returning to the city to begin his vengeance. The black and white motif represents how he sees things in pure black and white until later on in the story. Simple, but inspiring for me.

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February 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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11. I’m not big into podcasts or blogs, however I can shoutout a community. Booktok on TikTok in particular has really helped me because I like seeing others writers going through the journey and sharing tips on what they’ve learned either before or after they’re published.

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 11
1️⃣1️⃣ Writers supporting writers—what’s a podcast, blog or community you love?
Shout out the resources that have helped you on your writing journey. Bonus points if you tag them!

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February 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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10. Gonna break the rules a bit because VAGABOND is similar to titles from Lee Child, S.A. Cosby, and L.T. Ryan. The books in those series all share similarities, not just one book I could name. Those authors all write a form of vigilante justice thriller.

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 10
🔟 Comp titles: a necessary evil or a fun challenge?
What recent books, films, or shows (less than 5 years old) best compare to your project?

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February 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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9. About 90% of VAGABOND is fictional. The other 10% is the elements of myself I put into my MMC Lucas Graves, but the story itself is pretty much all fictional. This is mostly because when I first envisioned it, I was looking to write a story akin to an action movie but with a great plot.
davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 9
9️⃣ How much of your story is drawn from reality? Give us a percentage—be honest!
Do you weave real-life experiences into your work, or is it all pure imagination?

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Background: A blurred image of a woman sitting surrounded by stacks of books. Text: # AskAnAuthor Daily prompts from @davidgalle.bsky.social 9th February How much of your story is drawn from reality? Give us a percentage—be honest! Support your fellow # AskAnAuthor writers! Engage with their posts through likes, replies, and reposts.
February 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Authors of #booksky, I love a good title! What’s the title of your book or current WIP and how did you come up with it?

#Authors #Writers #WritingCommunity

VAGABOND - my book title comes from one of the themes of my story wherein we’re all searching to settle down on the other side of our trauma
February 9, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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Authors of #booksky - when you see this, it is a sign to post the first line of one of your current works in progress.

“The sound of an empty click told Rasheeda Draper she could begin her day.”
ddwardiswriting.bsky.social Mx. D. D. Ward (they/them) @ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · Feb 9
Authors of #booksky - when you see this, it is a sign to post the first line of one of your current works in progress.

"Miriam was fifteen years old the last time she let the pigs into the kill yard."
February 9, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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8. Well, this isn’t very exciting lol. Lucas Graves is vegan so a dish from VAGABOND is tofu eggs and vegan pancakes. I, myself, am about 90/10 vegan so I modeled that part of my MMC after myself.

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 8
8️⃣ What’s a dish from your story that stands out—whether it’s magical, meaningful, or just mouthwatering?
Food can add depth, culture, & even emotion to a story. Tell us about a meal from your book!

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February 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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7. The slow romance build up between the MMC and FMC is a favorite of mine because it was accidental. I was writing the book and it just occurred when I read it back. It’s so organic and natural between them and I enjoyed how it built up and finally climaxed within the story.

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 7
7️⃣ What’s a scene or sidequest in your work that you love—even if it doesn’t directly affect the main plot?
Sometimes, the best moments in a story are the ones that take us off the main path. Share yours!

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February 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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6. VAGABOND is set in the present day in the fictional city of Redfront, Illinois. Redfront is an experimental mega metropolis in that it combined multiple cities in Illinois to create what it is in the story.

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 6
6️⃣ Tell us about your story’s setting! Why did you choose that time & place for your characters?
World-building is everything—what makes your setting the perfect backdrop for your story?

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February 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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VAGABOND is a character-driven action/crime thriller following Lucas Graves, a man who fights to overcome the trauma in his life while seeking vengeance all before his past catches up with him. Check it out on Amazon and grab your copy today! Sequel out later this year!

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February 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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5. Self-Sabotage. A simple title, but it encompasses so much. It would definitely be a tragic drama I think. Whether it’s procrastination or doubt, I find myself wracked with things that block my writing. I’m overcoming though!

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 5
5️⃣ If your life were a novel, what would the title be?
Would it be dramatic, poetic, or hilarious? Drop your life’s book title in a repost and tell us why!

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February 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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4. Lucas Graves returned home to seek his vengeance. However, it’s the decision he makes to act in a bar that truly sets his story in motion. With that single act, he upsets the balance of power in his city and causes a ripple whereupon the entire story plays out from affecting him and others.
davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Feb 4
4️⃣ What was the pivotal moment that set your story in motion?
Every great story starts with a spark—what was the inciting event that sets yours in motion?

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February 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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It’s tough to work on two exciting WIPs, at least it’s tough for me lol. I have grand ideas for both, but they’re so starkly different, I have to immerse myself in two different thought processes for each one. Then I read at night and more grand ideas are inspired and the cycle continues 😵‍💫

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February 3, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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It’s past midnight here and I’m still up so why not right??

3. Lucas Graves arrived on death’s door a few minutes past two.

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davidgalle.bsky.social David Galle @davidgalle.bsky.social · Jan 31
🚨 #AskAnAuthor starts tomorrow! 🚨

I’ve created 28 daily questions for February to help authors share their work & connect! Full list drops today—join in, answer as many as you like, and engage with others. Let’s celebrate storytelling together! Who’s in? 🙌

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February 2, 2025 at 6:15 AM