Susan B. James
@susanbjames.bsky.social
Reader, writer, wife, mother, animal lover, treehugger
Querying my novel, The Seeker's Charm, an origin tale for the Fae, told through a romantasy between halfblood farmgirl Rose Woodman and Eeden leader of the Faerie clan of the Stars.
Querying my novel, The Seeker's Charm, an origin tale for the Fae, told through a romantasy between halfblood farmgirl Rose Woodman and Eeden leader of the Faerie clan of the Stars.
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From griffins to Pegasus, from ravens to sparrows, feathered creatures carry the oldest human wish. To rise without vanishing. To soar without forgetting where one began. #bookologythursday
Art: Travis Bradbury
Art: Travis Bradbury
December 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
From griffins to Pegasus, from ravens to sparrows, feathered creatures carry the oldest human wish. To rise without vanishing. To soar without forgetting where one began. #bookologythursday
Art: Travis Bradbury
Art: Travis Bradbury
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This week, #BookologyThursday is up in the air with the theme:
🕊️FLIGHTS OF FANCY🕊️
from deities & demons to squirrels & fish
Come whisk us away with your feathered fables and soaring stories in literature, lore, and art!
art by Boris Diodorov 🪽
🕊️FLIGHTS OF FANCY🕊️
from deities & demons to squirrels & fish
Come whisk us away with your feathered fables and soaring stories in literature, lore, and art!
art by Boris Diodorov 🪽
December 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
This week, #BookologyThursday is up in the air with the theme:
🕊️FLIGHTS OF FANCY🕊️
from deities & demons to squirrels & fish
Come whisk us away with your feathered fables and soaring stories in literature, lore, and art!
art by Boris Diodorov 🪽
🕊️FLIGHTS OF FANCY🕊️
from deities & demons to squirrels & fish
Come whisk us away with your feathered fables and soaring stories in literature, lore, and art!
art by Boris Diodorov 🪽
Reposted by Susan B. James
New Agent Alert!
Haley joined the Booker Albert Literary Agency after completing her internship, and is happily building her list!
Haley is looking for many genres in Adult and YA!
@bookeralbertagency.bsky.social
Discover the full MSWL on our blog:
www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog
#amwriting
Haley joined the Booker Albert Literary Agency after completing her internship, and is happily building her list!
Haley is looking for many genres in Adult and YA!
@bookeralbertagency.bsky.social
Discover the full MSWL on our blog:
www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog
#amwriting
December 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
New Agent Alert!
Haley joined the Booker Albert Literary Agency after completing her internship, and is happily building her list!
Haley is looking for many genres in Adult and YA!
@bookeralbertagency.bsky.social
Discover the full MSWL on our blog:
www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog
#amwriting
Haley joined the Booker Albert Literary Agency after completing her internship, and is happily building her list!
Haley is looking for many genres in Adult and YA!
@bookeralbertagency.bsky.social
Discover the full MSWL on our blog:
www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog
#amwriting
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#Novmemeber 30
Thanks so much for being here, everyone!
Check out my ko-fi and itchio—my ebooks and music are 50% OFF!
*Sale goes through 12/7 for those currently participating in the mass blackout!*
itch.io/s/169144/hol...
ko-fi.com/sagetgreene/...
or linktree in bio for physical copies & more
Thanks so much for being here, everyone!
Check out my ko-fi and itchio—my ebooks and music are 50% OFF!
*Sale goes through 12/7 for those currently participating in the mass blackout!*
itch.io/s/169144/hol...
ko-fi.com/sagetgreene/...
or linktree in bio for physical copies & more
November 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
#Novmemeber 30
Thanks so much for being here, everyone!
Check out my ko-fi and itchio—my ebooks and music are 50% OFF!
*Sale goes through 12/7 for those currently participating in the mass blackout!*
itch.io/s/169144/hol...
ko-fi.com/sagetgreene/...
or linktree in bio for physical copies & more
Thanks so much for being here, everyone!
Check out my ko-fi and itchio—my ebooks and music are 50% OFF!
*Sale goes through 12/7 for those currently participating in the mass blackout!*
itch.io/s/169144/hol...
ko-fi.com/sagetgreene/...
or linktree in bio for physical copies & more
Reposted by Susan B. James
#FairyTaleTuesday 🎄🐈⬛
Ever wonder why cats are mischievously drawn to Christmas trees?
Maybe it's the call of the Yule Cat, a mischievous spirit from Scandinavian folklore, enticing them. Whatever the reason, cats are purr-fectly captivated by the twinkling lights and festive vibes! #YuleTreeandCats
Ever wonder why cats are mischievously drawn to Christmas trees?
Maybe it's the call of the Yule Cat, a mischievous spirit from Scandinavian folklore, enticing them. Whatever the reason, cats are purr-fectly captivated by the twinkling lights and festive vibes! #YuleTreeandCats
December 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
#FairyTaleTuesday 🎄🐈⬛
Ever wonder why cats are mischievously drawn to Christmas trees?
Maybe it's the call of the Yule Cat, a mischievous spirit from Scandinavian folklore, enticing them. Whatever the reason, cats are purr-fectly captivated by the twinkling lights and festive vibes! #YuleTreeandCats
Ever wonder why cats are mischievously drawn to Christmas trees?
Maybe it's the call of the Yule Cat, a mischievous spirit from Scandinavian folklore, enticing them. Whatever the reason, cats are purr-fectly captivated by the twinkling lights and festive vibes! #YuleTreeandCats
December 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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#novmemeber Some of my stories are on winchesterfiction.com . There are other stories and articles at nicolewinchester.substack.com. I recently had a story published with The Colored Lens, which you can buy here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTL7GQV... Thanks a lot @sagetgreene.bsky.social for the fun month!
November 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#novmemeber Some of my stories are on winchesterfiction.com . There are other stories and articles at nicolewinchester.substack.com. I recently had a story published with The Colored Lens, which you can buy here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTL7GQV... Thanks a lot @sagetgreene.bsky.social for the fun month!
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🗺️Submissions are now open for our May issue on the themes of QUESTS & QUARRELS!⚔️
We are looking for fantasy short fiction up to 7.5k words and cover illustrations. Deadline 31 May 2026.
For details visit our website at www.silversunbooks.com
We are looking for fantasy short fiction up to 7.5k words and cover illustrations. Deadline 31 May 2026.
For details visit our website at www.silversunbooks.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🗺️Submissions are now open for our May issue on the themes of QUESTS & QUARRELS!⚔️
We are looking for fantasy short fiction up to 7.5k words and cover illustrations. Deadline 31 May 2026.
For details visit our website at www.silversunbooks.com
We are looking for fantasy short fiction up to 7.5k words and cover illustrations. Deadline 31 May 2026.
For details visit our website at www.silversunbooks.com
Reposted by Susan B. James
The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.
~W.B. Yeats
art by Lily Seika Jones
#ClassicLitMonday
~W.B. Yeats
art by Lily Seika Jones
#ClassicLitMonday
December 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.
~W.B. Yeats
art by Lily Seika Jones
#ClassicLitMonday
~W.B. Yeats
art by Lily Seika Jones
#ClassicLitMonday
Reposted by Susan B. James
Great news, everyone! Hook & Quill Press is launching today as an indie publishing company, supporting and supported by the writing community (and one octopus). We have plenty of exciting announcements for your feed today, but here's a quick teaser...
#writesky #writingcommunity #quillbert4ever
#writesky #writingcommunity #quillbert4ever
December 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Great news, everyone! Hook & Quill Press is launching today as an indie publishing company, supporting and supported by the writing community (and one octopus). We have plenty of exciting announcements for your feed today, but here's a quick teaser...
#writesky #writingcommunity #quillbert4ever
#writesky #writingcommunity #quillbert4ever
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The Goblin cave drawings and Goblin alphabet that Tolkien created for one of his Father Christmas's letters for his children.
Both were drawn in 1932 when he was working on "The Hobbit", and some of the creatures from that manuscript bled to his Christmas letters.
#TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday
Both were drawn in 1932 when he was working on "The Hobbit", and some of the creatures from that manuscript bled to his Christmas letters.
#TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday
November 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The Goblin cave drawings and Goblin alphabet that Tolkien created for one of his Father Christmas's letters for his children.
Both were drawn in 1932 when he was working on "The Hobbit", and some of the creatures from that manuscript bled to his Christmas letters.
#TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday
Both were drawn in 1932 when he was working on "The Hobbit", and some of the creatures from that manuscript bled to his Christmas letters.
#TolkienTrewsday #TolkienTuesday
Reposted by Susan B. James
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
Reposted by Susan B. James
“To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life.”
W. Somerset Maugham, born on this day in 1874
W. Somerset Maugham, born on this day in 1874
January 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
“To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life.”
W. Somerset Maugham, born on this day in 1874
W. Somerset Maugham, born on this day in 1874
Reposted by Susan B. James
If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. - @lianabrooks.bsky.social
#BookSky #KidLit #BookPromo
#BookSky #KidLit #BookPromo
November 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. - @lianabrooks.bsky.social
#BookSky #KidLit #BookPromo
#BookSky #KidLit #BookPromo
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“New” Agent Alert!
Barry has previous experience in the industry as an executive editor and more, so we’re saying “new” lightly! Barry recently joined WLA Books and is building his list!
Discover the full MSWL and how to query on our blog:
www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog
#amwriting #amquerying
Barry has previous experience in the industry as an executive editor and more, so we’re saying “new” lightly! Barry recently joined WLA Books and is building his list!
Discover the full MSWL and how to query on our blog:
www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog
#amwriting #amquerying
November 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
“New” Agent Alert!
Barry has previous experience in the industry as an executive editor and more, so we’re saying “new” lightly! Barry recently joined WLA Books and is building his list!
Discover the full MSWL and how to query on our blog:
www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog
#amwriting #amquerying
Barry has previous experience in the industry as an executive editor and more, so we’re saying “new” lightly! Barry recently joined WLA Books and is building his list!
Discover the full MSWL and how to query on our blog:
www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog
#amwriting #amquerying
Reposted by Susan B. James
Reposted by Susan B. James
#FantasyIndiesNovember 23. Imposter syndrome
I don't think I have any specific words of wisdom on it. For me, I just try to accept it. Like I am kind of an imposter here but so what. I'll write and publish and whatever will be, will be. I don't hold myself in too high regard.
I don't think I have any specific words of wisdom on it. For me, I just try to accept it. Like I am kind of an imposter here but so what. I'll write and publish and whatever will be, will be. I don't hold myself in too high regard.
November 24, 2025 at 2:19 AM
#FantasyIndiesNovember 23. Imposter syndrome
I don't think I have any specific words of wisdom on it. For me, I just try to accept it. Like I am kind of an imposter here but so what. I'll write and publish and whatever will be, will be. I don't hold myself in too high regard.
I don't think I have any specific words of wisdom on it. For me, I just try to accept it. Like I am kind of an imposter here but so what. I'll write and publish and whatever will be, will be. I don't hold myself in too high regard.
November 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Reposted by Susan B. James
#NovemberWorldbuilders
Let's talk Chiyo Kirunaka, Eru gets enough attention.
I have an 8 hour meeting so a bit of a history yap on her leading up to why she was/is important.
Chiyo, during her mortal life, was a young Tuyo woman born around 17 years before the start of their "common era."
🧵1/15
Let's talk Chiyo Kirunaka, Eru gets enough attention.
I have an 8 hour meeting so a bit of a history yap on her leading up to why she was/is important.
Chiyo, during her mortal life, was a young Tuyo woman born around 17 years before the start of their "common era."
🧵1/15
November 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders
Let's talk Chiyo Kirunaka, Eru gets enough attention.
I have an 8 hour meeting so a bit of a history yap on her leading up to why she was/is important.
Chiyo, during her mortal life, was a young Tuyo woman born around 17 years before the start of their "common era."
🧵1/15
Let's talk Chiyo Kirunaka, Eru gets enough attention.
I have an 8 hour meeting so a bit of a history yap on her leading up to why she was/is important.
Chiyo, during her mortal life, was a young Tuyo woman born around 17 years before the start of their "common era."
🧵1/15
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Here's my strip for the @peanutscollab.bsky.social redraw project! Happy 75th anniversary, Charlie Brown! This is the strip that originally ran on February 15th 1991 - my birthday! Shouts out to @waggtoon.bsky.social for putting this together! I had a blast with the lettering.
November 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Here's my strip for the @peanutscollab.bsky.social redraw project! Happy 75th anniversary, Charlie Brown! This is the strip that originally ran on February 15th 1991 - my birthday! Shouts out to @waggtoon.bsky.social for putting this together! I had a blast with the lettering.
Reposted by Susan B. James
You never know what will come out of a broken crayon. #Uplift
More broken crayons, classroom activities: debbieohi.com/resources/re... #EduSky
More broken crayons, classroom activities: debbieohi.com/resources/re... #EduSky
November 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
You never know what will come out of a broken crayon. #Uplift
More broken crayons, classroom activities: debbieohi.com/resources/re... #EduSky
More broken crayons, classroom activities: debbieohi.com/resources/re... #EduSky
November 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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❄️🎄✨All set up ready for tomorrow!
Green Gallery in Buchlyvie, 10-4 Saturday and Sunday ❄️🎄✨
Green Gallery in Buchlyvie, 10-4 Saturday and Sunday ❄️🎄✨
November 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
❄️🎄✨All set up ready for tomorrow!
Green Gallery in Buchlyvie, 10-4 Saturday and Sunday ❄️🎄✨
Green Gallery in Buchlyvie, 10-4 Saturday and Sunday ❄️🎄✨