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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 2h

Happy #throwbackthursday to Russ Lopez's review of I'M NOT HUNGRY BUT I COULD EAT by @livesinpages.bsky.social over in @glreview.bsky.social! buff.ly/SR1Jhky

Treat yourself to a copy on today! buff.ly/ocxbrPO
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Short Reviews - The Gay & Lesbian Review

A bimonthly magazine of history, culture, and politics.

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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 6h

Tired of exams, writing papers, and 9am classes? Then it's time to take a break and hit the road with Patty Grant when you read *YOUR ACTUAL LIFE MAY VARY by @lindalenhoff.bsky.social! buff.ly/XWau3O7

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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 1d

Get to know Lisa K. Friedman in this author interview with Ashley Hasty over on the Hasty Book List! buff.ly/sra59ms

Treat yourself to HELLO WIFE right here: buff.ly/WCMydjT
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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 1d

Did you hear the news? BITTER OVER SWEET was featured in @msmagazine.com's list of Most Anticipated Feminist Books of 2025! buff.ly/oD6cAJf

Preorder a copy of BITTER OVER SWEET by @lumchanmfa.bsky.social right here: buff.ly/NJbAI32
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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 2d

Embrace the goblin that lives inside you when you dive into GOBLIN MODE by @carolinehagood.bsky.social! buff.ly/2mmFjqh

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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 2d

Make sure to register for @lumchanmfa.bsky.social's book launch event with @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @avitusbcarle.bsky.social over Zoom on November 7th at 7pm EST! buff.ly/CtKtA0k

Preorder BITTER OVER SWEET right here: buff.ly/3pPOviA
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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 3d

Discover how Lisa K. Friedman used humor in HELLO WIFE in the article "Creating Likable Characters: Using Humor to Soften a Challenging Personality," over on She Writes! buff.ly/OtJ1ZOC

Afterwards, treat yourself to HELLO WIFE right here: amzn.to/40ZTrSq
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Creating Likable Characters: Using Humor to Soften a Challenging Personality | She Writes

Lisa K. Friedman is an award-winning essayist, author and educator whose work appears in newspapers and magazines around the country. She holds a MA degree in Fiction from the Johns Hopkins…

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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 3d

Are you ready for it?

Listen to @egjames.bsky.social's debut novel MONA AT SEA on #audible during #HispanicHeritageMonth! amzn.to/3rLCFTN
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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 4d

It's giveaway time! Red Carpet Crash is giving away a copy of Lisa K. Friedman's novel, HELLO WIFE!

The last day to enter is 10/17, and complete details can be found right here: buff.ly/32DzA7p
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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 5d

How can maps and paper dolls help with your writing? Find out in Lisa K. Friedman's article for @writersdigest.bsky.social! buff.ly/yGmno61

Get HELLO WIFE right here: buff.ly/Ifl2sJ9
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Keeping Track of Your Story With Maps and Paper Dolls

Award-winning writer Lisa K Friedman shares how she uses paper dolls and a story map to keep track of her long-form fiction.

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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 5d

There's just ONE MONTH left until the release of @lumchanmfa.bsky.social's upcoming collection, BITTER OVER SWEET!

With advance praise from @megankkakimoto.bsky.social, author of EVERY DROP IS A MAN’S NIGHTMARE, don't miss out on preordering a copy today! buff.ly/oBUnI6T
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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 6d

On this #FlashbackFriday, we're revisiting @wendyjfox.bsky.social's book list of "14 Short Books for Busy People Who Want to Read More," from SELF Magazine! buff.ly/iuZk94O

Preorder THE LAST SUPPER: buff.ly/cQIcGSu
Get IF THE ICE HAD HELD: buff.ly/JSuYxGh
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14 Books (Mostly) Under 300 Pages for People Who Have No Damn Time to Read

Short but impactful books for busy people.

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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 6d

For fans of #historicalfiction and #fantasy books, THE WEST FACADE by @laurencjohnson.bsky.social will be available in just 5 MONTHS!

Preorder THE WEST FACADE right here: buff.ly/0LHG1dG

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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 7d

ICYMI, Lisa K. Friedman recently sat down with People Magazine to discuss how losing her sister had an impact on her novel, HELLO WIFE. buff.ly/OnQq8yS

Listen to HELLO WIFE on #Audible right here: buff.ly/6XrNMQA
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When My Sister Died, I Didn't Know How to Go On. Writing My New Book Helped Me Heal (Exclusive)

'Hello Wife' author Lisa K. Friedman reflects on how losing her sister helped her find her way to writing her new novel, out Sept. 30 from Sante Fe Writer's Project.

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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 7d

Join @taracampbell.bsky.social on 11/9 for a one-hour workshop focusing on Tradition and Transition, hosted by the Flash Fiction Institute! buff.ly/kSfMeaU

Get Tara's latest novel, CITY OF DANCING GARGOYLES, right here: bit.ly/4afSfht
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Tradition and Transition with Tara Campbell | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 11am PST/2pm EST - Flash Fiction Institute

Tap into the power of ritual and tradition for an hour, and come away with two flash starts that create new alternatives.

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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 8d

ICYMI, @lindalenhoff.bsky.social's novel, *YOUR ACTUAL LIFE MAY VARY, made a guest appearance in @julievickwriter.bsky.social's August Monthly Links Roundup! buff.ly/pLVkFso

Get *YOUR ACTUAL LIFE MAY VARY right here: bit.ly/4fQa2Oi
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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 8d

Even demons need to learn a few manners.

Embrace the start of the spooky season when you read MODERN MANNERS FOR YOUR INNER DEMONS by Tara Laskowski on #Kindle! buff.ly/H3hE00k

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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 9d

Follow along on Charlotte's journey when you listen to HELLO WIFE by Lisa K. Friedman on #Audible! buff.ly/k3dGv4v

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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 9d

Happy #pubday to Lisa K. Friedman's novel, HELLO WIFE!

Join the celebration by treating yourself to a copy of HELLO WIFE right here! buff.ly/96aLeLx
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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 10d

HELLO WIFE by Lisa K. Friedman will be available TOMORROW! You can still preorder a copy right here if you haven't already done so. buff.ly/G7MeKKU

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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 10d

In an exclusive with People Magazine, Lisa K. Friedman reflects on how losing her sister helped her find her new novel! buff.ly/OnQq8yS

Preorder HELLO WIFE right here: buff.ly/Mpd3ulk
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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 11d

Preorders are still open for HELLO WIFE by Lisa K. Friedman, which will be available everywhere that books are sold, in just 2 DAYS!

With advance praise from @adrianaallegri.bsky.social, make sure to preorder HELLO WIFE right here! buff.ly/zP45ruT
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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 11d

Learn about the inspiration behind GOBLIN MODE in @deborahkalb.bsky.social's interview with @carolinehagood.bsky.social! buff.ly/V4I4hgx

Get GOBLIN MODE today! buff.ly/kykHboR
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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 12d

HELLO WIFE by Lisa K. Friedman will be available on #audible in only 3 DAYS!

Preorder HELLO WIFE right here! buff.ly/k3dGv4v
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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · 12d

It's #HispanicHeritageMonth, and we're celebrating by rereading @egjames.bsky.social's debut novel MONA AT SEA, and @livesinpages.bsky.social's #shortstory collection I'M NOT HUNGRY BUT I COULD EAT! buff.ly/bHqs2ue

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