#authors

Spending all my money on new #books even when I already have books waiting to be read?

I prefer to think of it as supporting local #bookstores and #queer #authors, thank you very much

@bookstodon #bookstodon

Ten Famous #Books Their #Authors Later Renounced
https://listverse.com/2023/06/09/ten-famous-books-their-authors-later-renounced/

A call out to #MastoDaoine - any #recommendations on good #books or #authors suitable as a gift for a 4 year old?

Preferably Irish - or at least something that isn't easy to pick up in the US.

https://clnichols.substack.com/s/articles

"Random Articles"
on C. L. Nichols, SpecFic Author

Random Articles, Regarding Writing & Otherwise

#writingcommunity #readingcommunity #readersofig #indieauthors #goodreads #bookboost #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #booktweeters #readers #BookTwitter #speculativefiction #fictionreaders #reader #plot #story #scifi #fantasy #writers #writing #storyideas #writeabook #author #authors #theme #articles

I came across a post about "Aestus" (Book 1) by S.Z. Atwell (@szattwellauthor) during Independent Author Month in April. It seemed to tick a lot of boxes for me: #Solarpunk -adjacent, #ClimateFiction, #SciFi, etc.... So, I gave it a go! I finally finished the novel about week ago and I have been thinking about it since. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Well-written, engaging, thought-provoking, with excellent characters. 1/4

#bookstodon #sff #clifi #authors #selfpublishing

#Authors: Xpresso Tours has openings for blitzes and NetGalley starting in 2 weeks! Take advantage of the discounted NG add-on! Details here: http://xpressobooktours.com/services/ #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

Even when they became discontented, as they sometimes did, their discontent led nowhere, because being without general ideas, they could only focus it on petty specific grievances. The larger evils invariably escaped their notice.
#GeorgeOrwell
Nineteen Eighty-Four
8 Jun 1949
#literature #authors #dystopia
https://youtu.be/vhXfln33DVA

When #writers #authors Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne took a trip to Hawaii as the 1960’s “snapped,” with premonitions of the “fake news” future we’re now all living in. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/opinion/joan-didion-mystery-rfk.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

https://clnichols.substack.com/p/write-your-book

"Write Your Book!"
on C. L. Nichols, SpecFic Author

A Comprehensive Guide to everything that you must consider when deciding how to approach writing a book, actually writing it, then what is necessary after the book is complete.

#writingcommunity #readingcommunity #indieauthors #goodreads #bookboost #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #readers #booktok #fictionreaders #reader #worldbuilding #plot #story #writers #writing #storyideas #writeabook #author #authors

I believe more #authors, teachers, parents, civil rights advocates, and regular library patrons could use the linked document.

🔽 Sample Letter by Lambda Literary against LGBTQI+ #censorship in schools and libraries 🔽

https://lambdaliterary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Book-Banning_-Sample-Letter-Against-Censorship-in-Schools-and-Libraries.pdf (pdf)

ℹ️ Additional reference: "Letter from 1,300 Children’s and YA Authors on Book Banning" (2022)

https://diversebooks.org/letter-from-1300-childrens-and-ya-authors-on-book-banning/

#BookBanning #WeNeedDiverseBooks

Which is your favourite?

I found the photo shoot from the release of my first book.

#LivingWithMildBrainInjury #authors #AuthorCommunity

✍🏼 Are you as curious as I am about how many #writers and #authors use ChatGPT #regenerative #AI in their workflow?

Add your response and #boost #repost for most participants in this #poll and follow #ClinicalNovellas for more #polls , stories, and #writing tips.

#writingcommunity #writingwonders #BooksofMastodon #readers

Let's do an intro!

Hello to all #SFFWriters!

I'm Jane and I'm an #editor and #sff fan who loves helping #authors and #writers. I'm always after a new favourite story!

I can help with #Copyediting #developmental #editing, #BetaReading or #Critiques. I also offer #HybridEdits - a mix of developmental and gentle copyediting.

Give me a ping to get a #freesample and find out exactly how I could help you.

www.33southtextworks.com

Come out and say hi! I’ll be at this venue on Sunday only, and would love to see you all there.😊
#books #author #authors #booksigning #events

Authors: This is what will happen in the future to the books you so meticulously crafted...
Real people did this.
Imagine what AI publishers will do.
#books #authors #publishing

Blazing Minds Exclusive: Chrissie Wood Interview with Samantha Lee Howe http://dlvr.it/SqHgYM

#BlazingMinds #Authors #Interviews #SamanthaLeeHowe #TheStrangerInOurBed @samanthaleehowe

"Whenever they tell me children want this sort of book and children need this sort of writing, I am going to smile politely and shut my earlids. I am a writer, not a caterer. There are plenty of caterers. But what children most want and need is what we and they don't know they want and don't think they need, and only writers can offer it to them."--Ursula K. Le Guin

#Authors #WritersOfMastodon #AmWriting #AmWritingSciFi #AmWritingFantasy #Writing #Quotes

30 must-read #books for #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth that'reach under the myth of #NorthAmerican #history', @bookstodon https://www.cbc.ca/books/books-to-read-national-indigenous-history-month-michelle-good-1.6860760

#Colonialism #Racism #Indigenous #Literature #Authors

Cant help but think that reading books is like having a superpower. By reading you effectively tap into the brains of all these very talented, intelligent, knowledgable and experienced awesome people who decided to share what they have learned.

I almost feel as if I am cheating when I read a new book, almost like some sort of analogue matrix... Arguably somewhat slower, error prone and unreliable yet... Cheating.

To all these hard working authors, writers and knowledge workers who enable me to cheat in life.

#Books #Learning #Curiousity #Authors #Writers

Proof reviewed the 7th x4 chapter block of my novel #soldersee. I am 2/3rd of the way through my #novels 1st draft at 56,200 words with more to follow! Stay tuned for developments. #writers #writingcommunity #writing #authors #author

Back then I had no idea what I wanted to be, but I have always strived to be isolated and weird. That's the dream😂

@writers @writingcommunity @bookstodon @bookstadon

#Writing #Writer
#Isolated #Weird #IHaveADream
#Author #Authors #IndieAuthor
#Writinglife #WritingWonders #WritersOfMastodon

🧙‍♂️ Fantasy & Sci-fi lovers, meet #BookBub! 😎

A trim network of #Books, #Recs, and #Authors without the #Goodreads bloat!

Enter to win a $300 Amazon gift card just for following amazing authors! 🚀
Enter here ➡️ https://bit.ly/springbb23

#Giveaway #SFF #IndieAuthor #SFFBookClub @sffbipoc #bookstodon #BookToot #Bookstadon @scifi @sffbookclub

Useless Facts, Badly Drawn #293: Willem Arondéus.
.
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#willemarondeus #lgbt #pride #pridemonth #dutch #history #artists #authors #writers #freedomfighters #yadvashem #righteousamongthenations #resistancememorialcross #webcomic #comics #facts #badass #webcomic #comics #uselessfacts #uselessfactsbadlydrawn

After one/two days of productive #writing I always stall.

Question to fellow #authors :
Does this also happen to you?

The Authors Guild has proposed new provisions to limit AI in book contracts. https://authorsguild.org/news/ag-introduces-new-publishing-agreement-clauses-concerning-ai/

#AI #Books #Reading #Authors #Contracts

Crafting Your #Novel’s Key Moments
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2023/05/29/crafting-your-novels-key-moments-with-john-matthew-fox/
#authorship #writers #writing #authors

I'm excited to announce that my short story "The Protean Shore" appears in the Jarnal, the literary journal of Mason Jar Press!

When #ClimateChange exposes new regions of the Arctic seabed, human pilots explore them in experimental vessels: #whales. This #SciFi vignette probes the blurry boundaries humans draw between themselves and #nature.

The #blog post linked below shares the #writing process, along with links to the publication and free #audio fiction from the contributing #authors. Please share with anyone you think may enjoy the stories. Happy #reading!

https://wildtype.ink/2023/06/04/journey-to-the-protean-shore/

I've volunteered to help with the set-up process for this year's ReaderCon (happening July 13--16 at the Quincy Marriott). Specifically, I'll be helping set stuff up on Thursday & staying at the hotel so I can be there as late as they need me. Then, starting Friday, my plan is to enjoy the awesomeness. I'm so glad the Con is back and in-person.

Anyone else going this year?

#ReaderCon #ReaderCon32 #Volunteer #SFF #WritingCommunity #Writers #Readers #Authors

Enjoying Day 2 of @cymerafestival , catching talks by likes of City Doctorow, Neil Williamson , Doug Johnstone, Ian MacDonald & more.

#books #livres #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #Cymera23 #CoryDoctorow #IanMacDonald #ScienceFiction #bookstodon #writers #authors

I just sold a signed book by carrying a few in my car. 😊
#author #authors #amwriting

Time for a #FollowFriday

If you like:

#scifi #Paranormal & #Fantasy #MysteryBooks & #Thrillers and #Authors who write them

#Dogs #RescueDogs #RescueDogsOfMastodon #DogLove #Photography

#Politics #LeftyPolitics #Left #Inclusive #Fairness

#Astronomy #Science etc.

#Silliness #comedy

#Drinking #Beer #Wine #Fizz

#F1 #Formula1

@bookstodon Which books have you really enjoyed, that have inexplicably low ratings on Goodreads?

Some of my faves with criminally underappreciated ratings:

American Delirium, Betina González
Zed, Joanna Kavenna
The Blizzard Party, Jack Livings
Eruption, Harry Turtledove
Harrow, Joy Williams
American Mermaid, Julia Langbein

#books #reading #IAmReading #Authors #Goodreads

Yup. #authors #reading #johngreen

Honestly, this would be one of the rare occasions where I found vampires mildly entertaining 😂

@horrorbooks @bookstodon @bookstadon @bookstodon

#Writing
#Vampires #WhatWeDoInTheShadows
#Writer #Writers #Author #Authors #IndieAuthor
#Writinglife #WritingWonders #WritersOfMastodon

Celebrating 6 months of The Indie Books & Authors Newsletter with an indie books series special!

https://indiebooks.substack.com/p/the-indie-books-and-authors-newsletter-5a1

A friendly, free Newsletter for #indieauthors #writingcommunity and supporters of #indiebooks - nearly at 100 subscribers!

#books #bookstodon #bookrecommendations #writers #authors #selfpublishing

In the great show don't tell debate, I prefer my things too horrifying to be shown 😂

@horrorbooks @bookstodon @bookstadon @books

#Writing #Horror
#Writer #Writers #Author #Authors #IndieAuthor
#Writinglife #WritingWonders #WritersOfMastodon

If you're as crazy as this old man, read "Jitterbug Perfume" by Tom Robbins (1984). I've read it at least three times and maybe will again soon.
#authors #books

#Books #Authors

📕 As #writers and #authors how do you come up with character names for stories?

Please #boost for most participants in this #poll and follow #ClinicalNovellas for more #polls , stories, and #writing tips.

https://clinicalposters.com/blogs/insights/name-that-story-character

#writingcommunity #writingwonders #BooksofMastodon

I am proud to announce that we have been chosen to participate in @medium's Boot Program! This allows us to generate views for writers so that their work is shown to more people on Medium.

Are you into spirituality, philosophy, religion, or a similar topic? Write for us! Find out more below:

The Taoist Online Joins Medium’s Boosting Program:
Medium’s Philosophical Eye Has Opened

https://thetaoist.online/the-taoist-online-joins-mediums-boosting-program-db61761541bb

#medium #philosophy @writingcommunity @writing @philosophy #writers #authors #boost #beta

Notable new U.S. book releases for May 23, 2023:

Sing Her Down, Ivy Pachoda ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Late Americans, Brandon Taylor
The Will of The Many, James Islington
The Adult, Bronwyn Fischer
Halcyon, Elliot Ackerman
Ever Since, Alena Bruzas
Perilous Times, Thomas D. Lee
Why Fathers Cry at Night: A Memoir, Kwame Alexander
Someone Else's Bucket List, Amy T. Matthews
The Language of Love and Loss, Bart Yates
On Fire Island, Jane L. Rosen
Closer by Sea, Perry Chafe
Second Shot, Cindy Dees

@bookstodon #books #IAmReading #Authors #NewReleases

I always love the #African Brer Rabbit stories:

https://theconversation.com/beatrix-potters-famous-tales-are-rooted-in-stories-told-by-enslaved-africans-but-she-was-very-quiet-about-their-origins-202274

#Writing #Writers #BrerRabbit #Folklore #BlackHistory #BlackMastodon #British #History #Authors

Most of the problems with large language models would sharply recede if the owners were required to pay authors twenty five cents a word for every text ingested into the training database.

#AI #LLM #ChatGPT #Authors #Writers

I suspect that the number one phrase said at writing conferences is, "...unless you're Stephen King."

#writing #writers #WritingCommunity #authors #author #bookstodon #writingconference #ReadingCommunity #stephenking #writersofmastodon #authorsofmastodon

Here's a book cover collage of my favorite reads of May so far, and I would love to see yours!
@bookstodon #books #BookCovers #IAmReading #Authors

Here's a book cover collage of my favorite reads of May so far, and I would love to see yours!
@bookstodon #books #BookCovers #IAmReading #Authors

New Yorker: Salman Rushdie Remembers the British Novelist Martin Amis https://www.newyorker.com/culture/postscript/only-martin-sounded-like-martin-amis #NewYorker #Culture/Postscript #MartinAmis #Obituaries #Writers #Authors #Deaths

As always, if you find you are enjoying any of my work, please take a moment to leave a review on Goodreads or Amazon or, really, wherever. #smallpress #authors live and die on your reviews!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62291795

Inside the lawsuit by parents, #authors, PEN America and #publisher Penguin Random House against Escambia County, Florida schools over #book #banning #censorship. There’s a lot to see. #FirstAmendment #FreedomToRead https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/opinion/book-ban-escambia-florida-lawsuit.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Authors when a reader messages us that our book kept them up late reading

#WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #books #bookstodon #authors

PEN America, five #authors and #publisher Penguin Random House sue Escambia County School District in Florida over #book #bans #censorship, saying putting books w/LGBTQIA content or books about racism in a “restricted” area as school boards decide their fate is a violation of the #FirstAmendment. #FreedomToRead #FreeSpeech #FreePress

https://pen.org/pen-america-v-escambia-county/

And here's more!
I have yet another piece of #ShortFiction for #authors and #readers of #bookstodon!
🖋
#amreading #amwriting @bookstodon
https://tiny.write.as/bookwolf/the-fire-of-freedom

I have another piece of #ShortFiction for #authors and #readers of #bookstodon
🖋
This one is much darker than the last.
#amreading #amwriting @bookstodon
https://tiny.write.as/bookwolf/the-house-of-dreams

Dear #authors and #writers,

Because my budget is only enough for a domain renewal, I'm looking for free multipage website hosting options.

• Wordpress.com
• Weebly
• Neocities
• and...?

The options have shrunk over the past several years. However, I like to believe there are more than these.

What am I missing?

I (Editor) love quoting #GKChesterton. He was a great #journalist whose #essay(s) are still loved today. Advocated #Distributism #Economics. What he noticed about #Millionaires 100 years ago still apply to #Billionaires today.

#HistoryRepeats. #Chesterton was a huge influence on #Fantasy #Literature today, inspiring such #Authors as #Tolkien, #Pratchett, #CSLewis, and #Gaiman, with his thoughts on #Myth, #Story, #Art, and #Narrative.

Calling all #authors and #writers of Mastodon: Does anyone use a writable e-ink tablet, such as reMarkable or Kindle Scribe, for editing and revisions? If so, can you share your experiences? Would appreciate boosts to help with reach. #Writing #AmWriting

Good morning @bookstodon and #authors of #bookstodon. if you write #fantasy, #romance, or both, I would love to read your #books. I have reviewed many books in the past, and love to read, of course. my specialities are all things dark and steamy, #ReverseHarem and #WhyChoose, #shifters and #magic. Though of course I will read just about anything. #amreading #amwriting

The same week that Nora Roberts made a donation to EveryLibrary Institute, her books were banned in schools in Florida!

Now she's challenging you to join her by participating in the #NoraRobertsChallenge by making a tax-deductible donation to fight against book bans and challenging your friends to do the same.

"I have always believed that libraries are essential to our society and the preservation of our democracy. They provide access to knowledge and ideas that are critical for personal and intellectual growth." -Nora Roberts

https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/norarobertschallenge

#Books #book #BookBans #BookBanning #Libraries #Authors #Writers #WritingCommunity #EveryLibrary #Library #Librarians #Information #News #InformationProfessionals

Did you know that purchasing books by #Indie #authors from independent bookstores can help support those stores to carry the author's book?

This #IndependentBookstoreDay, please consider ordering a copy of #TheAlgorithmWillSeeYouNow from Powell's books

https://www.powells.com/book/the-algorithm-will-see-you-now-9781685131494

Four Bestselling Authors Make the Time100 List | BookTrib. https://booktrib.com/2023/04/17/four-bestselling-authors-make-the-time100-list/

#bookstodon #writers #authors

@tomgauld@birdsite.frog.fashioffers a time-travellers' guide to why #authors might be well-advised not to think about the future reception of the book they're writing....

[any similarity to The Terminator is I'm sure incidental]

@bookstodon
#writers

An Easter message for all despairing #authors who live in doubt that anyone reads their work... and for academic authors who wonder whether #citations indicate readers engaging with a book's argument, or are they just including it to offer 'evidence' of 'research'.... courtesy of @tomgauld

@bookstodon

Does anyone I know use Ghost self-hosted or on their platform?

#ghost #blogging #InfoSec #tech #writers #authors