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Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · 4h

I swear half of writing is looking at a draft of what was once an irresitible idea -- and asking... "is this anything?"

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Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · 9h

Still a little confused why Dracula brought his son to the Monster Mash

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Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · 27d

So are all authors getting inundated via email with AI slop written blasts from random accounts trying to "promote" your books?

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Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Sep 6

feeling it!

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J.G. Hetherton @jghetherton.com · Aug 20

Come hear the one and only @russellwjohnson.bsky.social speak about his new book, and learn how to stick the landing on your trilogy. This Saturday at Daughters Coffee & Books in Durham!

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Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Jul 18

Thanks Gabino -- Still boosting my latest small town mystery WHAT HE LEFT BEHIND and hoping it finds more readers that love character-driven stories.

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What He Left Behind

What He Left Behind [Bradley, Benjamin] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. What He Left Behind

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · Jul 18

It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. Listen, I’m serious: if you’re angry right now, please read this novel. Many thanks. Go ahead, share what you love!

www.amazon.com/dp/0316584797/

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Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Mar 11

Always just too many

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Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Feb 24

Salesperson, marketer, media-person, social media guru, art director, photoshop wiz, public speaker, public figure, etc.

Yes, it’s a champagne challenge that many would KILL to have, but it’s a challenge nonetheless. If you try to wear too many hats, some are going to topple over.

Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Feb 24

Once you’re lucky enough to see something published, you’ve got to explore even more identities. Even if your publisher has support, so much will be thrust upon you. And SO much is opposite what it takes to be a writer.

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Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Feb 24

Identity is such a fickle part of being an author.

At first, it can take forever to identify as an author — not just a writer or wannabe. But that’s just part of the journey.

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Anna Vangala Jones @anniejowrites.bsky.social · Feb 19

nice novel you’ve got there. would be a shame if you finish writing it & have to reread & revise the whole thing

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John Green @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social · Feb 19

Really enjoyed my day yesterday at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. The entire event was organized by students, and they did an amazing job. Plus I got to speak to a great room full of enthusiastic young people who reminded me that hope is never misguided.

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Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Feb 15

You’ve been murdered, who do you want on the case?

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Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Feb 13

Writing with a newborn is a special kind of chaos

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Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Jan 28

today's an 8

Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Jan 22

Congrats @audreyleeauthor.bsky.social !

Mystery Writers of America @mysterywriters.bsky.social · Jan 22

BEST FIRST NOVEL BY AN AMERICAN AUTHOR

Twice the Trouble by Ash Clifton (Crooked Lane Books)
Cold to the Touch by Kerri Hakoda (Crooked Lane Books)
The Mechanics of Memory by Audrey Lee (CamCat Books)
A Jewel in the Crown by David Lewis (Kensington Books – A John Scognamiglio Book)
The President’s Lawyer by Lawrence Robbins (Simon & Schuster – Atria Books)
Holy City by Henry Wise (Grove Atlantic – Atlantic Monthly Press)

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Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Jan 19

I go back to this Murder in the First interview by @cstegman.bsky.social and featuring #ScottBlackburn whenever I need to refill the well. So grateful to have people like this in the industry -- AND in North Carolina!

mysterytribune.com/murder-in-th...

Murder In The First: Scott Blackburn’s It Dies with You

As part of a series on debuts in crime, mystery, and all things dark, Casey Stegman digs into Scott Blackburn’s It Dies with You.

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Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Jan 14

Launching ARC team sign-ups for WHAT HE LEFT BEHIND -- I'd be thrilled for any #booksky support and reviews! Link here: docs.google.com/forms/d/11BK...

WHAT HE LEFT BEHIND - ARC Team Sign Ups

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Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Jan 14

Every writer has that one story on the shelf they still think they’ll someday get to work

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Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Jan 7

Southern noir at its finest. Come for the characters, stay for the gripping story. Perfect for fans of David Joy & Wiley Cash, but great for anyone, honestly. Highly recommend!

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Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Jan 3

www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...

Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Jan 2

Lately been devouring The Treasure Hunters Club by
@tomryanauthor.bsky.social
-- a well written, fast-paced story with hints of The Goonies and Richard Osman novels and Oak Island fun.

Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Jan 2

Nice! You never know… But way to keep at it

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Benjamin Bradley @bbradleywrites.bsky.social · Jan 2

you know what peaked in 2000? new years glasses. it's been an train wreck ever since