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Shaylynn Marks

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Published Author | Musician | Painter | Freelancer Read all my works on my website: http://shaylynnmarks.com Listen to the Bukowski Pod: https://bukowskipod.substack.com Watch my Booktube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BookCrusade

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Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · Jul 30

Happy #NationalPaperbackDay! 📚 There’s nothing like the feel of a real book in your hands, the flip of a page, the smell of ink and adventure. What paperback are you reading today?

Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · Jul 28

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Postpartum Depression in Dads: Why New Fathers Need Mental Health Support Too - Central Florida Health News

Mental Health Experts Discuss Symptoms, Solutions for Struggling Fathers by SHAYLYNN MARKS When most people hear “postpartum depression,” they think of mothers. But a growing body of research and firs...

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Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · Jul 28

My latest article, " #PostpartumDepression in #Dads: Why New Fathers Need #MentalHealth Support Too," is now available on Central Florida Health News' website.

I'm so fortunate to have the opportunity to write and learn more on such an important topic. Link below!

#journalism #menshealth

Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · Jul 24

I just wrote about the most chaotic #Oscars in #history for @faroutmagazine.co.uk

#Drama, #scandal, and a supermarket dumpster. What more do you need?

✨ Read it now: faroutmagazine.co.uk/most-chaotic...

Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · Jul 7

Welcome to #Literary #HappyHour PART 3, where every genre gets a drink. What are you sipping based on your summer read?

📝 Drop your genre + drink combo in the comments—or tell me your pairings for a genre I didn’t mention! #booksky

Follow me for more #bookish fun!

Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · Jul 7

Welcome to #Literary #HappyHour PART2, where every genre gets a drink. What are you sipping based on your summer read?

📝 Drop your genre + drink combo in the comments—or tell me your pairings for a genre I didn’t mention! #booksky

Follow me for Part 3!

Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · Jul 7

Welcome to #Literary #HappyHour, where every genre gets a drink. What are you sipping based on your summer read?

📝 Drop your genre + drink combo in the comments—or tell me your pairings for a genre I didn’t mention! #booksky

Follow me for Part 2!

Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · Jun 13

New Article Out 📚💙

CHAOS #GARDENING 101

If you've ever felt guilty about not following a Pinterest-perfect garden plan, this one’s for you.

Read it now: sassmagazine.com/chaos-garden...

Then tell me...what’s the weirdest thing that’s ever grown in your yard without permission?

Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · Jun 11

Where do you go to feel alive when you’re alone?

#booksky #oceanvuong #bookish #nature #mindfulness

Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · Jun 3

I literally cried writing this latest #fiction piece, and it's very dear to my heart. 💙📚

If you're into #horror, #femaleprotagonist, and/or #fantasy, this one's for you! It would mean a lot to me if you would give it a read! #booksky

Available to read for free: deathwishpoetry.com/2025/05/25/t...

Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · Jun 2

My newest short story, The Masterpiece, is out now in Death Wish Poetry Magazine.

This one hurt to write, and it means more to me than I can explain.

📖 Read here: deathwishpoetry.com/2025/05/25/t...

#GothicFiction #booksky

Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · May 28

You too, thank you so much!

Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · May 28

Me: I wonder what Liam Neeson listens to in the car.
#LiamNeeson: #EvaCassidy, #JohnnyCash, and also some #U2 for good measure.

New article up on @faroutmagazine.co.uk: faroutmagazine.co.uk/liam-neeson-...

Check out all my other published works here: shaylynnmarks.com/works

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Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · May 27

Ugh, I totally feel that! There was something weirdly comforting about the stillness back then, despite the fear and grief. Like the world finally slowed down enough to match the pace inside my head. Definitely didn’t feel happy, but it felt...familiar in a strange way. Brontë-core to the max!

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Hunter @hunterreads.bsky.social · May 26

Mass market paperbacks are perfect, and i will die on that hill
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Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · May 26

What's your literary toxic trait? 📚💙

#readers #bronte #bookish #booknerd #toxic #booklover

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Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · May 22

The line that got away—that one sentence you loved, that's never been placed into a story or poem that it could call home.

🖋Drop it in the comments.

#booksky #writers

Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · May 5

On my page today, I'm currently working on starting a confidence journal. Working on prompts for myself to do daily in 5 minutes or less. I'd love to work it into my morning routine!

Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · May 5

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Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · May 5

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Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · May 5

Today, let your words flow freely and unapologetically!

What’s on your page today? Share your thoughts or a line that’s speaking to you! Let’s inspire each other. 📚💙

#WritingCommunity #MotivationMonday #PoetryCommunity #CreativeFlow #Inspiration #Writers #WritersLife #booksky

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purr.in.ink @purrinink.bsky.social · May 4

A little purr for you from the galaxy far, far away. (Sound on) 🐈‍⬛🤍 #cat #purr #maythe4thbewithyou

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Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · May 4

My toxic trait is thinking I’d thrive in a Brontë book. 📚💙

Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · May 2

your website should be your hardest-working team member, but if it’s just sitting there looking pretty (and not much else), it’s time for a strategy shift.

new article out now: how to make your site actually convert

read here: sassmagazine.com/website-conv...

#websitetips #digitalmarketing

Shaylynn Marks @shaylynnmarks.bsky.social · May 2

I’m just tryin to have morning coffee with Kafka in my jim jams 📚💙