Desperate to feed and house her siblings, Leonore contracts to bear a child for Lord Gladwin. How will his secret affect the time ahead? #Dystopian #romance #fantasy www.amazon.com/Lord-Gladwin...

So grateful to the country of Mexico. They send 100 of their fire fighters to BC to help fight our wildfires. We have a mutual agreement to help each other. Australia will also be sending fire fighters to help our people battle blazes in other parts of Canada. Thank you to our friends/allies.

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Hi, beautiful authors! It's #ShamelessSelfpromoWednesday —time for a fresh round of #WritersLift! 🌟 Drop your #links, #websites, #books, #art, #audiobooks, #YouTube channels, or anything else you're proud of. #writingcommunity #illustrations #readingcommunity #booksky

$.99 sale! Casey Holland #mystery, KNOCK KNOCK. Home invasions & a brutal assault threaten Casey’s career & wedding plans. Can she stop a killer before he destroys her life? #suspense #thriller #Booksky www.books2read.com/u/38geDw Amazon: a-fwd.com/asin=B076HJ4...

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Knock Knock by Debra Purdy Kong

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The Writer’s Lexicon Series: Favorites of Writing Coaches

The Writer’s Lexicon, The Writer’s Lexicon Volume II, and The Writer’s Body Lexicon – Why do you write? Perhaps you’re penning a memoir, fantasy, or romance.  Maybe you’re writing a sci-fi se…

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Thank you to Mexico & Australia for sending your fire fighters to aid us when our closest physical ally threatens to fine or tariff Canada even as smoke from Washington & Oregon blow into BC. We send fire crews & our Super Soaker water bombers when the USA is on fire. TACO issues threats. Sad...

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There's a specific kind of quiet that settles in when you're deep in a manuscript. Not writer's block. Not momentum. Somewhere between — alone with the story. And I get chills when that happens. #AmWriting #IndieAuthor

Hi everyone, my latest blog covers summer wonders (mainly about birds & flowers), more disturbing AI news, and a couple of good books I've read, one of which I recently posted about. #booksky #writingcommunity #writerslife #blogpost debrapurdykong.wordpress.com/2026/07/30/s...

Summer Wonders and Disturbing AI News

We’re not travelling anywhere this summer, so my spouse and I decided to indulge in some staycation activities. A couple of weeks ago, we visited a bird sanctuary on Westham Island here in Delta, B…

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Apologies for not being around. I've been immersed in editing & fun family stuff. Just finished reading a historical war adventure: Sharpe's Rifles by Bernard Cornwell. It takes place in Spain, Jan. 1809 during its war with France. A great read! #Booksky #writingcommunity #bookreview

For artists in search of inspiration, this poignant, thought-provoking book is a great read for writers, musicians, sculptors, painters...any creative person. Although published in 1997, it's just as relevant today, especially in our stressful, AI-driven world. #booksky #writingcommunity

Reposting this for my friend and awesome children's author, Darlene Foster. Smashwords is having a huge summer sale, and Darlene mentions several great authors in her post. #booksky #smashwords #writingcommunity #ebooksale darlenefoster.wordpress.com/2026/07/18/s...

So Many Books So Little Time Book Sale

I mentioned earlier that my e-books are on sale at Smashwords for the month of July. But it’s not just my books. There are many other great books on sale, perfect for summer reading. Check ou…

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A reader of the Imago Chronicles prequel: Imago Prophecy emailed me to say, “That single moment feels like the emotional center of your entire story.... hope and collapse existing in the same breath and how that friendship is tested under prophecy, war & betrayal.” Thank you, reader! #BookSky 📚🪐⚔️💙

"The Smashwords Summer/Winter sale might be half over, but there's still time get in on thousands of exclusive deals that can't be found anywhere else." www.smashwords.com/profile/view... #SWSale2026 #Smashwords #WritingCommunity #books #Booksky #bookboost #readersky

On my blog today, a little of this and that, including an AI clause for authors to insert in their contracts, promo stuff & recommended reads. #booksky #writingcommunity #writerslife #https://debrapurdykong.wordpress.com/2026/07/15/whats-going-on-in-my-world/

What’s Going On in My World

Gosh, I’m enjoying this summer. The weather’s been great here in Metro Vancouver. The FIFA games played in our city went off without a hitch, and overall the city had a great time partying. And, as…

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"Smashwords super sales are global celebrations of indie books and the readers who love them." www.smashwords.com/profile/view... #SWSale2026 #Smashwords #WritingCommunity #books #Booksky #bookboost #readersky

We had a visitor yesterday. Hummingbirds love these flowers. One day, I'll incorporate this marvelous little guy into a story scene. #flowers #hummingbirds #Booksky #writingcommunity

"Authors show their appreciation to readers by offering deep discounts, and readers show their appreciation to authors by writing glowing reviews and telling their friends." www.smashwords.com/profile/view... #SWSale2026 #Smashwords #WritingCommunity #books #Booksky #bookboost #readersky

$.99 #ebook sale, Casey Holland #mystery, THE DEEP END. Volunteering at a youth detention center takes a chilling turn for Casey when the director dies from heart failure. Was his death accidental, or was it murder? #booksky www.books2read.com/u/bP1old amazon: a-fwd.com/asin=B01MTDC...

Got a hungry eReader? Feed it #FREE sample chapters of my #YAFantasy The Dream Merchant Saga &/or limited series optioned epic adult #fantasy Imago Chronicles series! Try B4 you buy. Check them out here: Smashwords ow.ly/aoK230mjQnw & Amazon www.amazon.com/stores/Lorna... #BookSky 📚🪐⚔️💙 #Readersky

For those who love great Canadian fiction, please check out this wonderful collection of stories by Dora Dueck. Her writing reminds me of Alice Munro, Sandra Birdsell and others. Her prose is exquisite and each of the five stories is poignant & thought-provoking. #booksky #writingcommunity

Hey #WritingCommunity! Canada Day is the perfect time to check out the work by these authors from Canada. @debrapurdykong.bsky.social @reneegendron.bsky.social @ammawhiney.bsky.social @robmclennan.bsky.social @wordsmith66.bsky.social @cornellwriter.bsky.social @kenstark.bsky.social

Happy Canada Day to all my friends and family. My latest blog posts highlights a few fun facts about Canada and my very short soccer life. :) debrapurdykong.wordpress.com/2026/07/01/h...

Happy Canada Day!

Wishing all of my Canadian friends and family a Happy Canada Day. Today this country celebrates its 159th birthday. For those who don’t know, here’s a few fun facts some of which I knew and others …

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The first of a 6-part series. (All can be read as standalone ). Free on Kindle Unlimited UK amzn.to/3KlJabp USA amzn.to/3R5XCIC En Français amzn.to/4vvJ6eL Italiano amzn.to/43HeP0U Português (Brasil) amzn.to/4viqIqd Deutschland amzn.to/4u5z2Zc Listen- Audible in English amzn.to/41UGfiX

I haven't been as active here as I'd like, but only because I'm heavily into editing 2 of my fantasy trilogy novels. I also just posted a blog about the changes I've felt post-cancer & a little more about the edits: #booksky #writingcommunity debrapurdykong.wordpress.com/2026/06/19/t...

The Stranger Staring Back at Me

I’ve never worried much about the physical changes I would experience with age. As long as I felt fine and stayed active, new wrinkles or more skin spots didn’t worry me in the least. Last summer, …

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Spent six weeks reading through each of my three 100,000-word manuscripts in my #urbanfantasy trilogy. Made lots of notes, especially for books 2 & 3, which are in early draft stages & need work. But I've got a story there! #booksky #writingcommunity#writerslife #editing Editing #1 again now.

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Hey Bluesky peeps, could you help spread the word? My Shirley Jackson Award-nominated gothic fiction book THE ATROCITIES is on sale today for $1.99 on Kindle and Bookshop. I have no idea how long this sale will last. www.amazon.com/Atrocities-J... bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

A NobleJay Short Story Collection: Volume 3 is now out in paperback and ebook ( #FREE on KU) In this collection, we bring together indie voices from around the world to give you bite-sized, multi-genre fiction for any moment amazon.com/dp/B0GJ12HLSK #NewRelease #shortstories #indieauthor #BookSky

A NobleJay Short Story Collection: Volume 3 (NobleJay's Short Story Collections)

Amazon.com: A NobleJay Short Story Collection: Volume 3 (NobleJay's Short Story Collections) eBook : Jay, Ellie, Noble, Neil, Lind, Fleur, Runte, Mark, Levy, Lenny, Weaver, Ray, Miller, Zara, Newhouse, Tyler, Mann, K: Kindle Store

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This blog discusses what I'm learning about AI's varied terms & conditions. I also have a $.99 promo for my 3rd Casey Holland mystery, Beneath the Bleak New Moon, plus favourite reads of late. #Booksky #writingcommunity #ebookdiscount #writerslife debrapurdykong.wordpress.com/2026/06/04/t...

This story foretells the #politics of revenge, in the 1980-1990s, a time when Trump and Giuliani got their start in New York City. Both liberals and conservatives played this game. Community, by Mary Clark #history #memoir #booksky #books www.amazon.com/Community-Jo...

Community: Journal of Power Politics and Democracy in Hell's Kitchen

Community: Journal of Power Politics and Democracy in Hell's Kitchen - Kindle edition by Clark, Mary. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Community: Journal of Power Politics and Democracy in Hell's Kitchen.

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