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Faith L. Justice

@faithljustice.bsky.social

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A Janus-like creature who likes to peer into both the past and the future. I write #HistoricalFiction and rescue #cats. For fun, I dig in the dirt--my garden and #Roman #archaeology sites. https://faithljustice.com #amwriting

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Faith L. Justice @faithljustice.bsky.social · 1d

It's the Spooky Season. 👻 Days are shorter. Halloween decorations are appearing in yards. Time for some scary stories. My Halloween treat for you is a free story "Samhain" available on my website. Enjoy! 🎃https://faithljustice.com/halloween-fiction-samhain/ #booksky #free #shortstory

Halloween Fiction: "Samhain" - Faith L. Justice

A missing grandson. A daughter dead in childbirth. A mate murdered. One woman takes revenge on the Night of the Dead in this free story.

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Faith L. Justice @faithljustice.bsky.social · 15h

For those readers who prefer audio to print or pixels here's a treat for you: over 70 #audiobooks in Action Adventure, SF & Fantasy, and Romance available on several platforms. Enjoy and feel free to share the link. #booksky 📚 books.bookfunnel.com/audiobooksal...

Audiobooks

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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Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · Jun 1

It's official! Issue 6: Earth is out in the world! 🌎
Congratulations to all the young creatives featured in this Issue. Please share their work far and wide to help them celebrate! And subscribe to our website for future updates. Keep shining! ✨
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#kidlit

a frog is hugging the earth with the words we love the earth

ALT: a frog is hugging the earth with the words we love the earth

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miriamsf.bsky.social @miriamsf.bsky.social · Jun 16

MG and YA Writers: Offering Giveaway! Free critique of query, synopsis, or first pages! Please RT and F! mspitzerfranklin.wixsite.com/mysite/criti... #MG #YA #writers #kidlit #writingcommunity

Editorial Services | mysite

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miriamsf.bsky.social @miriamsf.bsky.social · Aug 16

If you are looking for a high concept story by a lyrical writer, this is the book for you!

Sara M. Kapadia @sarakapadia.bsky.social · Aug 16

#PosterPitQ #YA #F #BIPOC
Between newfound magic skills, saving her Indian ancestor, juggling her studies, and dealing with her mother's disapproval, Sonali can not decipher Rav's mixed messages. Is her talking crow the only true friend? Time will tell...

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miriamsf.bsky.social @miriamsf.bsky.social · Aug 16

Kendra's stories are full of heart and voice! This one has magic, too!

Kendra Felder @kendrafelder.bsky.social · Aug 16

Follow Twelve-year-old Calliope’s hunt through NYC.

🌳 Environmentally conscious tween
♎️ Astrology Nerd
🧁🚫Family Bakery
👦🏼👧🏽First Crush
👨🏽Single Dad
🫥 Invisible Mom
🫆✨Mystery
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Community
📫 Letter Writing

#PosterPit #C #MG #SPF #Q

A cream colored background with the image of a bakery displaying croissants in different variations taking up the bottom half of the poster. On display in the middle in a bright blue font is tge title Slice of Sapphire Skies with the following underneath in three separate rows: Mystery, Astrology, Bakery.
A quote from the novel is underneath the row of words: “Let your dreams puff up like marshmallows and memories ripen like limes.”
On the middle right above the bakery image are the words in a light gray font: Coming soon to your query inbox

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zhinxy and 1 other @zhinxy.bsky.social · 17h

For October 8th, a classic Saki short with bite!

Do one thing for me, Sredni Vashtar...

www.classicshorts.com/stories/vash...

Sredni Vashtar--H. H. Munro (Saki) (1870-1916)

This Web site is dedicated to the wonderful world of the short story and to all who enjoy reading shorts stories as I do. I will try to add a few short stories every month.

www.classicshorts.com

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Sylvia Kay Rose Author @sylvia-rose-books.bsky.social · 1d

🩸📚💙 Sci-Fi Horror x 4 📚🪐

💀Killer Compost
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🐿️SQUIRRELS
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🪱Attack of the Mutant Space Maggots
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🛸Giant Shrews from Outer Space
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#horror #sciencefiction #satire #scifi #bookworm #mustread #booklovers #canadian

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K. L. Hallam @love8rockets.bsky.social · Jan 6

“I was deeply immersed in NYC's jazz scene and the elegance, language, and culture of the 1930s, learning much about the era through small details and author's notes. On top of that, it’s a great plot-twister and would make an excellent…”

Double image of showgirl and a spotlight in center with female silhouette walking on stage.

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Cocooned Potato @cocoonedpotato.bsky.social · 1d

Looking for fantasy, romance, sci fi authors! Do you need a PA/ graphic designer / SMM? I am here! 🙌✨🤍

Some graphics I made for my fav books

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Eddie J Morales- Horror Author @ejmorales-author.bsky.social · 2d

Zombie Mom: A Motherly Horror is a zombie novel like no other. Grab yourself a copy on Kindle, Oct 7th & 8th, for only .99 cents. The perfect book to read this Halloween month. #booksofhorror #horrorbook #zombie #bookrecommendation www.amazon.com/Zombie-Mom-M...

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joes-spot.bsky.social @joes-spot.bsky.social · 1d

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Author Suzy Davies Award-Winning Children's Books and YA LitFic @birdwriterwrites.bsky.social · 1d

#Kidlit to have a good laugh! Not a bad thing in the times we live in.

"Hilarious."
"The best POOP book you'll ever read."
"Suzy Davies hits it out of the park..."

www.amazon.com/Poop-Dragon-... #kidsbooks #kidlitchat #reading #fallreading #adventure #humor #mythical #magical #dragons

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Author Suzy Davies Award-Winning Children's Books and YA LitFic @birdwriterwrites.bsky.social · 2d

A Fantasy to lighten a long, dark cold night.

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www.amazon.com/Snow-Queen-S... #darkfantasy #lightanddark #cinematic #magical #fantasynovels #yafantasynovel #iread #ireadya #readingsky #writingsky #booksky #booksandcoffee #booksandsnacks

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caasbrey @caasbrey.bsky.social · 2d

Knocker-up 1. One employed to rouse workers by knocking on their doors or windows; a human alarm clock.
“Since Cooper, fletcher, thatcher, and lamplighter, phrenologist, and milk-man were already taken, I decided to become a knocker-up for the Obsolete Jobs of the Past Reenactment Society.”

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bev (indie author) 👩🏻‍💻 @beverlyannemichel.bsky.social · 1d

tw: spider

A snippet of the short story: They Crawl.

#booksky #horrorsky 💙📚 🩸📚

I felt something tickling the inside of my throat. Something crawling up my throat. I coughed and coughed until that something came up. I gagged as something furry filled my mouth. I spit out a tarantula onto the floor. It scuttled away.

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caasbrey @caasbrey.bsky.social · 2d

Reading is dreaming with your eyes open.

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Tina LeCour/ Mixed Media Artist/ Massachusetts @tinalecour.bsky.social · 1d

Humerous Tea Hour from my Halloween collection!
Available here...
tina-lecour.pixels.com/featured/hum...

#halloween #halloween2025 #halloweendecor #skeletons #autumn #autumncolors #autumnvibes #funny #wallart #wallartforsale #puzzles #greetingcards #art #arte #puzzle #gifts #giftideas #witch

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DiRebecca @direbecca.bsky.social · 2d

Gulf Fritillary visited my volunteer sunflower this week.💚
#Butterflies #NaturePhotos 📷🌱

Orange with black butterfly feeding on a fresh sunflower bloom with blurred redwoods and blue sky in background.

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Dawn Colclasure Wilson @dmcwriter.bsky.social · 2d

Shadow cat 🐈‍⬛ #cats

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Dawn Colclasure Wilson @dmcwriter.bsky.social · 8d

She takes her squirrel-watching duties very seriously. #cats

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ButterflyGuy99 @butterflyguy99.bsky.social · 2d

Orange Sulphur butterfly and a bee on wild Asters for #ColorfulMonday 💛

#Photography99 📷🌱 #Butterflies 🦋

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Chris S. Dixon -Writer @chriswriter.bsky.social · 1d

@caasbrey.bsky.social TY very much again, for the kind repost for my new book Death Is My Reward ☺️

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Daniel Maldonado Author @danielmaldonado.bsky.social · Mar 27

"Pamela Williams is a captivating P.I. who pulls you into her world of intrigue and suspense."

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#asmsg #thrillerbooks #mysterybooks #nextchapterpub #kindle
#BookBoost #INDIEBOOKSBLAST #IARTG #booktok #bookstagram #booksky

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Boogie Underground @alhanda.bsky.social · Dec 4

On The Road With Al and Ivy Podcast - Episode 2:

Jack London & George Orwell investigated and wrote about the homeless life. The thing neither could accurately describe.

Essay from the Kindle Anthology Vol. 1: The Kind Elderly Lady.

#homeless #podcast #books #booksky

youtube.com/watch?v=y7ij...

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Peter C. Bradbury @petercbradbury.bsky.social · 2d

Experience the rush of a great story with Peter C. Bradbury’s dark thrillers and murder mysteries. These books are crafted to be devoured in one sitting, leaving you breathless for more. 🖤🕵️‍♀️#darkthrillers #PageTurner #BookAddict
www.petercbradbury.com

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