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Susan West of Mars

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Editor to authors of fiction; line edits are my jam Contemporary fiction author Pittsburgh girl, cat lover http://westofmars.com http://books2read.com/susan-helene-gottfried

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Nov 13

Yes, I'd love to talk about being your editor. Drop me a note.

Also, grab my books. They're good. books2read.com/Susan-Helene...

Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · 5d

This editor has days where she wonders about that last part...

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · 5d

Need a new read?

Sure you do.

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Women's Fiction With a Love Theme

Find your new favorite authors right here. They've partnered together to bring you all of these exciting free reads!

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · 19d

#Mondayblogs has me with today's Book of the Day. Are you following the Book of the Day? Why not? Reading is resistance!

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The Chaos Has Begun | West of Mars

The chaos has begun! Stop in to see what that's about but really, you're here for the Book of the Day. As am I. Stop in and learn about it.

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · 25d

Mazel Tov!!!!

Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · 25d

Birthday edition of the Book of the Day is up.

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Birthdays and Milestones -- Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | West of Mars

This time of year is full of milestones for me. Come see what they are, and be sure to check out the Book of the Day too!

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · 26d

It's always a good day to investigate some new authors. Come check out our work.

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Women's Fiction With a Love Theme

Find your new favorite authors right here. They've partnered together to bring you all of these exciting free reads!

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · 26d

A short post to go with the Monday Book of the Day.

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Back to Work -- Monday, September 15, 2025 | West of Mars

It's back to work over here today, and I am GRATEFUL. I love what I do, and having you on the journey makes it better. Book of the Day too!

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Sep 11

The Book of the Day is up!

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Heavy Day -- September 11, 2025 | West of Mars

Yesterday was a heavy day, and it's been a heavy week overall. Stop in for the Book of the Day, because we all need some lightness.

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Sep 4

Whew. The Book of the Day is FINALLY up.

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Visitors Ahoy! -- Thursday, September 4, 2025 | West of Mars

The people of Woolslayer — and Chad himself — are hoping he’s only a visitor to this neighborhood that borders the sheep farm and is vital to the series in many ways. Grab your copy of Legacy at all t...

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Sep 3

No, it's not, and yes, they are!

Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Sep 3

Book of the Day! We're improving today!

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Improving: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | West of Mars

My health is improving after the weekend's crud. But that's not all that is improving! Stop in for the Book of the Day and to see what I mean.

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Sep 3

I saw you were in it! I need to download your offering, too, actually... I make a point of always grabbing my friends' freebies. Reading them, too!

Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Sep 2

I've featured Populated and Saving Sima in this grouping, which is how you know it's a grouping worth looking at.

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Shall We Read?

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Aug 29

The Book of the Day is up!

And I'm having weather woes. In fact, as I think about it, I had 'em this time last year, too.

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Weather Woes -- Friday, August 29, 2025 | West of Mars

In Maybe the Bird Will Rise, Tess has weather woes and gets cold. Very cold. It makes romance difficult. I have that stuffed sinus, swollen glands fun times that often comes with sleeping with the win...

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Aug 28

Treat yourself to something new to read.

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Women's Fiction With a Love Theme

Find your new favorite authors right here. They've partnered together to bring you all of these exciting free reads!

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Aug 28

...and the Book of the Day is up.

Reading is resistance, and I've got two ways for you to get involved... the Book of the Day and the @blythebookspgh.bsky.social PBS fundraiser.

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Birthday Boy -- Thursday, August 28, 2025 | West of Mars

It's my oldest kid's birthday! Woot! I also have the usual updates and, of course, the Book of the Day. Stop in and check it all out.

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Aug 26

Oh! Forgot to mention that the Book of the Day is up.

I'm always looking for more bookish good trouble to cause with this series, so if you fit the criteria (and there's a link to every Book of the Day so you can see it all), hit me up.

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Cooling Off -- Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | West of Mars

The weather's cooling off, but that's about all that is. I've got the Book of the Day, a book birthday, and the PBS fundraiser happening.

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Aug 26

In the basement? Were you there that night?

I remember that one!

Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Aug 25

Yup. And oh, the adventures I had within those walls...

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Aug 25

My first thought too!

Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Aug 25

Oh, and check out the Book of the Day, too! This one's another award winner, reminding us why the Book of the Day is so important, and how reading is resistance.

Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Aug 25

It's Monday and the last week of August, so today's #Mondayblogs is all about the final push in the PBS fundraiser at @blythebookspgh.bsky.social

Buy one of my books, I'm donating a buck to the fundraiser.

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Save a Sheep; Buy a Book -- Monday, August 25, 2025 | West of Mars

Yes, as August winds down and the school buses are back on the street, that means the PBS fundraiser at Blythe Books is winding down. And with it is that nice added bonus I threw in: $1 from every sale... Read More »

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Aug 25

The Mosque was actually a nice venue.

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Aug 22

I'm aggravated with Axios today, acting like putting Pitt students up in a hotel is recent news, and I keep going, "It's been THIRTY YEARS since they did this when I was there and how did I go to college at age 3?"

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Susan West of Mars @westofmars.bsky.social · Aug 22

I didn't, but my sisters did, and don't tell me you don't feel old seeing "grandparents" assigned to it!

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