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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 8d

Hi! I’m Ben, author of Kinda Charming!

Most fairytales have a prince. This one got Neil. (And he doesn't know what he's doing.)

For fans of Percy Jackson & Land of Stories this book has:
🗡 Awkward heroes
🏰 Twisted tropes
😂 Laugh-out-loud mishaps

#Q #amquerying #MG #Fantasy

A whimsical fairytale castle framed in ornate yellow scrollwork. Bold text reads “Kinda Charming.” Beneath it: “Most fairytales have a prince. This one got Neil.”

A magical castle background with golden scrollwork frames the description: “Kinda Charming – An upper middle grade fantasy-adventure for fans of Percy Jackson and The Land of Stories, blending fairytale tropes, awkward heroes, and laugh-out-loud mishaps in a magical kingdom where being kind-of-charming might be enough to save the day.”

A gingerbread house icon tops three humorous fairytale quotes in front of a forested castle:
“Never trust a house you can snack on.”
“Seems safe. Completely normal.”
“That’s fairytale logic.”
Below, it reads: “Welcome to Kinda Charming – where princesses have better options, villains get surprise audits, and sometimes the chandelier is mightier than the sword.”

Text set over a fairytale forest and castle reads: “Kinda Charming Comps.” Below it is a list of similar middle grade fantasy books:
Never After by Melissa de la Cruz
Once Upon Another Time and The Revenge of Magic by James Riley
The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody
Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston
A Tale of Magic... by Chris Colfer

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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 4h

We’re in Healdsburg for the next two days! 😊

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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 9h

Just passed Chinatown! Haha!

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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 12h

I’m in San Francisco for ONE lunch - what should it be?

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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 13h

October - Day 9

Hollow by Taylor Grothe

I’ll be posting a daily beautifully spooky book cover throughout the month of October 👻🎃

#booktwt #books #book #cover #BookSky

Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 1d

October - Day 8

Tales of the Peculiar by Ransom Riggs

I’ll be posting a daily beautifully spooky book cover throughout the month of October 👻🎃

#booktwt #books #book #cover #BookSky #October #Halloween

Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 2d

Whoo hoo! My first 100 followers! Thanks for being a part of the conversation with Mr. Jones. I appreciate each of you and looking forward to communicating and getting to know you all better! 🥳🥳🥳

#BlueSky #New #Follow #Followers #Community #Friends

Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 2d

Absolutely stunning work! 🤩🤩🤩

Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 2d

I’m excited for this! Hope it goes well!

Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 2d

This is stunning work!

Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 2d

lol it’s a rare occasion for sure! 🤣

Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 2d

Awesome! Congrats LALA Books! 🥳

Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 2d

Ah that’s super fun!!

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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 2d

October - Day 7

Sarah Faire and the House at the End of the World by Alex Giannini

I’ll be posting a daily beautifully spooky book cover throughout the month of October 👻🎃

#booktwt #books #book #cover #BookSky

Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 3d

We just have the 110% humidity and swampiness lmaoo

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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 3d

SOLD!

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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 3d

Appreciate you 🫶🫶🫶

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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 3d

I was about to say! I didn’t know my DMs were closed. I’m new to BlueSky coming from X so forgive me on my learning curve! 🤪

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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 3d

It was HOT. I live in South Louisiana so I’m used to the abusive heat but walking around the parks from dawn till dusk with the sun beating down on that concrete just hits ya realll good lol

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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 3d

a cartoon of rapunzel with the words will we give up no never on the bottom

ALT: a cartoon of rapunzel with the words will we give up no never on the bottom

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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 3d

My pleasure! 😊

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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 3d

I’m usually late to the game but figured I had a free weekend and made sure to get everything out of the attic to get it done!

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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 3d

Yes! We just got back from Disney World last week so I’m parked out on the ambience playlists right now but those are usually my go-to’s when I miss it or am getting myself pumped up for a trip!

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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 3d

Haha thanks! My kids LOVE it! My neighbors do as well!

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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 3d

I love all my Disney adults! We’re a special kind of people who are always positive, hopeful, and cheer on everyone! Lucky to have you in my corner!

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Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks, Alexandra! Same to you when you begin as well! The trenches are deep! 😅

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