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April Crews

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Writing is my superpower✍🏼 Cozy mysteries and yogurt give me fuel. Recent read: Run Rose, Run by Dolly Parton & James Patterson. On Shopping: https://myfrugalfinds.substack.com On Life: https://musingsbyaprilcrews.substack.com

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April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · 10d

I love when book - and bookstore dreams coming true! --
Bookstore Zora’s Place opens at the AUX evanstonroundtable.com/2025/09/20/z... #IndyBookstores #booksky

Bookstore Zora’s Place opens at the AUX - Evanston RoundTable

A Black woman-owned bookstore has joined several other small businesses as tenants at the Black entrepreneurship hub on Washington Street in southwest

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April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · 7d

What kind of wackadoo malarkey is this? What does Trump want with a sword? God help America.

April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · 7d

I'm signed up and looking forward to writing some great stuff and meeting some fellow writers! #writingcommunity #writerscommunity

Novel 90 Writing Challenge: Your Story, Your Way @novel90challenge.bsky.social · 8d

IT'S HERE! We've made it October 1st and that means the Novel 90 Writing Challenge has OFFICIALLY started!

Don't worry - you can join in the fun at any time. To start us off, we're having our Kick-Off livestream at 5:30pm EST. Join us?

#novel90 #novel90challenge #letsgooo #writerslife #writeanovel

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April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · 8d

Pretty bizarre. It's probably a silly gimmick hoping to make people open the book. Only time I can see this making sense is for an Italian cookbook. Even then, weird still.

April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · 8d

Good advice: I would add creating an author bio to also include in your media kit. #booksky

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · 8d

#writingcommunity #writerscommunity #fiction #amwriting #amwritingfiction

Create Media Kit to Promote Your Book

To effectively market your book, you’ll need a media kit. This is a collection of materials that you send to newspapers, radio and television stations, magazines, bloggers and just about anyon…

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April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · 8d

Everyday something new and awful from Tyrant Trump. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen... #HumanitiesUnderFire #TrumpFirings

White House fires much of the National Council on the Humanities

The White House appeared to fire all but four members of the National Council on the Humanities, an advisory board to the head of the government’s grantmaking agency.

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NewJukeboxCafe 🇨🇦 📎 @newjukeboxcafe.bsky.social · 8d

Jane Goodall Dies at 91, Leaving a ‘Legacy of Making Our Planet a Better Place’
“Jane Goodall was the best of us. May she rest peacefully, as we carry on.”

www.commondreams.org/news/jane-go...

Jane Goodall Dies at 91, Leaving a 'Legacy of Making Our Planet a Better Place' | Common Dreams

Legendary English conservationist and primatologist Jane Goodall died Wednesday at the age of 91, eliciting a flood of remembrances from fellow scientists, activists, politicians, and fans of her de...

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Trev @trevor1972.bsky.social · 8d

“The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves.”

We lost a beautiful soul today in Dr. Jane Goodall.

RIP & Godspeed

#janegoodall

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LyndaGood @lyndagood.bsky.social · 8d

In a world that often chooses destruction over wonder, be like Jane Goodall.
Listen to the whispers of the forest and the cries of the wild.
Protect creatures who cannot speak for themselves.
Cherish the earth as if every tree, river, and mountain were part of your own family.

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April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · 9d

I just learned of #WorldKidLit month today - as it's ending, but now I have a great resource for international and translated books - Yay!

If you love diverse books like I do, follow @worldkidlit.bsky.social and visit worldkidlit.org/what-is-worl... #readtheworld #diversebooks #childrensbooks

What is World Kid Lit Month?

World Kid Lit Month is a month to celebrate world literature for kids and teens, especially fiction and nonfiction translated to English from other languages.

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April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · 9d

Thank God there are some logical thinking people willing to push against Trump's idea of ending FEMA. The thought of no FEMA is scary in this day when natural disasters have become a norm.

April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · 10d

I love when book - and bookstore dreams coming true! --
Bookstore Zora’s Place opens at the AUX evanstonroundtable.com/2025/09/20/z... #IndyBookstores #booksky

Bookstore Zora’s Place opens at the AUX - Evanston RoundTable

A Black woman-owned bookstore has joined several other small businesses as tenants at the Black entrepreneurship hub on Washington Street in southwest

evanstonroundtable.com

April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · 12d

#BookSky this is an awesome undertaking. Let's give sis her props. Bravo 👏👏👏

🜲 James @jamesskeets.blacksky.app · 14d

Solange on IG: “We would like to play a small part in creating free access to the expansive range of critical thought and expression by these great minds.”

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Saint Heron

Saint Heron Community Library; a growing media center dedicated to students, practicing artists and designers, musicians and general literature enthusiasts.

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April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · 13d

#Grief isn't always about those who have passed.
musingsbyaprilcrews.substack.com/p/grief-isnt... #chronicdisease #illness #faith #spirituality #SpiritualGrowth #aging #chronicillness

Grief Isn't Just About Those Who Have Passed On

As I get older, losing loved ones becomes a norm, and so has grieving my younger self.

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April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · 13d

I just entered a #Goodreads contest to win the James Patterson book THE PICASSO HEIST. I would be thrilled if I won! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... #thrillers #contests #heistbooks

Book giveaway for The Picasso Heist by James Patterson Sep 08-Sep 29, 2025

Enter to win one of 10 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Sep 08-Sep 29, 2025. Enter for a chance to win an advanced copy of THE PICASSO HEIST by...

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April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · 16d

I found some fabulous neck scarves recently - can you guess where? Get the scoop at MY FRUGAL FINDS on Substack. #frugalfashion #frugalfinds #neckscarves #fashionaccessories #FallFashion
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Get Wrapped Up 🧣in This Fall Fashion Find!

If you love finding amazing fashion accessories like I do, check out the lovely slew of neck scarves that I found at Ross Dress for Less. It's a carnival of color!

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April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · 24d

Love this #GoogleDoodle video celebrating #salsa music and #HispanicHeritageMonth g.co/doodle/5scv9...

Celebrating Salsa (Hispanic Heritage Month) Doodle - Google Doodles

Learn more about the creation of Celebrating Salsa (Hispanic Heritage Month) Doodle and discover the story behind the unique artwork.

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April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Library of Congress does so many amazing things, and one is awarding the Prize for American Fiction. blogs.loc.gov/bookmarked/2...

Geraldine Brooks is our New Prize for American Fiction Winner! | Bookmarked

Geraldine Brooks has been named the recipient of the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction! Check out videos of her prior appearances at the Library's National Book Festival, and make su...

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April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · Aug 28

YUM!!!

Carleuf @carleuf.bsky.social · Aug 28

🥮🍰𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄𝐒 🎂

Discover 100 traditional Brazilian recipes, from quick everyday meals to classic dishes like feijoada and brigadeiro. Easy-to-follow and perfect for any occasion. Bring the vibrant taste of Brazil to your kitchen today!

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100 Brazilian Recipes – Taste the Authentic Flavors of Brazil!

April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · Aug 22

This looks interesting!

CozyMystery.com @cozymystery-com.bsky.social · Aug 22

It's #Crafternoon Thursday! Today our Quilting feature is Elizabeth Spann Craig's Quilt or Innocence. cozymystery.com/links/quilt-...

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · Aug 14

Penderwicks series author Jeanne Birdsall returns with The Library of Unruly Treasures, a lightly fantastical contemporary middle grade novel illustrated by Matt Phelan. Birdsall spoke with us about her literary influences and the importance of belonging.

Q & A with Jeanne Birdsall

Penderwicks series author Jeanne Birdsall returns with 'The Library of Unruly Treasures,' a lightly fantastical contemporary middle grade novel illustrated by Matt Phelan.

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April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · Jul 21

I'm almost finished writing my children's alphabet book that will be sold on Amazon Kindle. It's been a longer process than I thought it would be but am so glad I am doing it. More info to come! #ABCbooks #WriterinProcess #booksky

a cartoon character is holding a book and says this is gonna be the best book ever

ALT: a cartoon character is holding a book and says this is gonna be the best book ever

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April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · Jun 23

Research can be brutal!

April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · Jun 23

I love this! I hope to visit each one at some point in my travels. savingplaces.org/stories/five... #coffee #coffeeshops #cafes #historicalbuildings

At These Five Coffeehouses, Small-Business Owners Embrace Their Historic Locations | National Trust for Historic Preservation

At five coffeehouses across the country, business owners embrace their historic locations.

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April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · Jun 18

I'm not a huge #AI fan, but this looks pretty cool. www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t... #NationalArchives #WashingtonDC #museums

The National Archives Museum Is Using A.I. to Take Visitors on an Immersive Journey Through American History

Called "The American Story," the new permanent exhibition will guide museumgoers through two million historic documents and artifacts

www.smithsonianmag.com

April Crews @writerindc.bsky.social · Jun 15

It took me 4 hours to complete, but I did it! I created the website for the "surviving grief" #webinar I will host this September.

More details to come!