Any Ontario teachers looking for author visits this school year? The Writers' Union of Canada is funding the writers in schools program. They have limited funding, so the sooner you apply, the better chance you have. #edusky
Kersten Hamilton
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I write books and ride dinosaurs.
The Accidental Detective humorous #mystery series: A smart midlife woman starts over, catches crooks & laughs with intergenerational friends. Book 1 FREE at all retailers for limited time (US/UK/CA), get the first five books for under $10! storyoriginapp.com/collections/... #ReadzTule #books
Throwback voice recognition mistake of the day: “This is also part of showing versus tickling ...” Gee, writers usually hear about showing versus telling. storyoriginapp.com/collections/... #writing #books #AmWriting
Petroglyphs in New Mexico, and Death at Rock Bottom, a paranormal #mystery: "When his young second wife starts asking about a mysterious, valuable rock that seems to have disappeared, Petra and her friends wonder if Frank’s death was natural after all." https://lttr.ai/AqwBV #books
I'm presenting plotting workshops at the Sonoran Writers Conference Saturday May 9, 8am-5pm www.anthology.org/index.php/so... Cliffhangers: Keep the Pages Turning! What I Learned from Nancy Drew—Tools for Fast-Paced Plotting Register at anthology.org/index.php/registration #writing #books
We know that Trump's proposed budget destroys the Institute of Museum and #Library Services. But why does it matter? IMLS supports rural bookmobiles, interlibrary loans, and state libraries–crucial resources for us. bit.ly/3WkmIWG @everylibrary.bsky.social #reading #saveimls #library #books
What Does Federal Funding for Libraries Pay For?
You'll be surprised!
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Adventures for Young Readers: books for ages 7 to 12+. #Historicalfiction I wrote as Chris Eboch + #mystery, #fantasy, humor, and science fiction promise many hours of fun reading!! https://storyoriginapp.com/to/k26sZDt #books #History #Adventure #kidlit #teaching #ChildrensBooks #kidsbooks #reading
Sweet Romance Reads: Travel the world with sweet romance in Kindle Unlimited! Whether you want to visit a small town cat café or a foreign country, your #KU travel plans start here. https://storyoriginapp.com/to/suHHw1c #books #romance #KindleUnlimited #KU
Multi-genre Sweet Romance Reads
Romance | Sweet | Clean | Closed-Door | Historical Romance
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new blog post on designing enamel pins and my latest pins. doggiedrawings.net/blogs/whats-...
Making Enamel Pins
I receive a lot of requests for "custom enamel pins" of dogs and cats. If you have read my FAQ, creating custom pins isn't a service that I offer because most of my customers are expecting to purchase...
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The Accidental Detective returns: Former war correspondent Kate Tessler will be back soon!🕵️♀️ and more writing/book news! Three cases. One body. Zero chance of staying out of trouble. open.substack.com/pub/krisbock... #books #mystery
The Accidental Detective returns: Former war correspondent Kate Tessler will be back soon!🕵️♀️
Three cases. One body. Zero chance of staying out of trouble.
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How to get a good critique part 2: Get #Writing Feedback by Taking Classes: "What works well for you – a live class, online tutorial, etc.? Do a little searching, and you’ll find many options for writing classes to suit every need." https://lttr.ai/AoCJh #books #AmWriting #WriteTip
How to get a good critique part 2: Get #Writing Feedback by Taking Classes: "One bonus to taking a class or attending a retreat is that you may meet other writers, who could become your critique partners after the class ends." https://lttr.ai/An6tT #books #AmWriting #WriteTip
The Well of Sacrifice was listed in Best Books for Children: Preschool-G6 & Best Books for Young Teen Readers: A dead king, a power-hungry high priest, a deep pit used for human sacrifice … and one girl brave enough to fight the evil. storyoriginapp.com/universalboo... #books #KidLit #MGlit #history
The Well of Sacrifice: A Drama among the Maya for ages 9+
A dead king, a power-hungry high priest, a deep limestone pit used for human sacrifice … and only one young girl brave enough to fight the evil that pervades her city.
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99 cent sale! A loner who can read an object’s history with a touch finds mysteries at a quirky museum. “I’ve never read a psychic protagonist who felt this real.” "The mystery is exceptionally well-crafted.” Find it everywhere: tulepublishing.com/series/reluc... #ReadzTule #books #mystery
99 cent sale! A loner who can read an object’s history with a touch finds mysteries at a quirky museum. “…a story that’s equal parts murder mystery, psychological deep-dive, and small-town gothic horror.” #bookreview Find it everywhere: tulepublishing.com/series/reluc... #ReadzTule #books #mystery
Three doggos from my book DOGS OF THE WORLD: Shar Pei (South China), Terrier Chileno (Chile), Australian Shepherd (CA, USA). Do you live with any of these dogs? Link: doggiedrawings.net/pages/dogs-of-the-world-book (Finalist in the 2025 DWAA Awards)
If you read #romance, please complete the State of Romance Reader Survey. Responses help show what romance readers want and value. As a thank-you, download free romance novellas and novels from participating authors and publishers. 💕📊 Take the survey here: tinyurl.com/y5c3ver7 # #books
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A goal is a wish turned into action: The reader knows what the character wants, why it's important to them, and why it will be difficult to get. Read more ��� https://lttr.ai/AmWue #amwriting #writing #Writetip
Already another voice recognition mistake of the day, when dictating ALT text for this image: The book cover for My Perfect Family shows three black teen girls, one with a headscarf, one with long hair and bear arms, and one with her hair out. 🐻💪 #writing #books #AmWriting
What is a Developmental Editor? "Professional developmental editors help writers shape their manuscripts. They provide expertise that family and friends, and even critique partners, often lack." Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AlH9b #writing #books #AmWriting #WriteTip #WritersLife #WritingCommunity
What is a Developmental Editor? You can get critique feedback from a pro! #writing #AmWriting #WriteTip #WritersLife
Learn about the writing craft from Chris Eboch/Kris Bock, author, writing teacher, and critiquer.
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Another happy critique client: "Chris's knowledge, experience, and talent are apparent, and her feedback was spot on. She helped me focus my work and even suggested a new approach for my prologue. Wow, what a difference. Thank you!" More recommendations: chriseboch.com/for-writers/ #writing #books
Rockhounding in New Mexico, and the Reluctant Psychic #Mystery Series: If you love supernatural sleuths, small-town intrigue, and mysteries with a geological twist, Death at Rock Bottom is your next must-read! Read more ��� https://lttr.ai/Ak2df #books #Rockhounding #geology #cozymystery
Here's a post listing everything I had out this year, new fantasy, reprints, short fiction, TV show, etc: marthawells.dreamwidth.org/670572.html
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Death at Rock Bottom is at Christy’s Cozy Corners with an Author Interview on books, reading, and writing! "In the Reluctant Psychic Mystery series, Petra has a darker sense of humor, because she’s more introverted and isolated..." https://lttr.ai/AkeHc #books #ReadzTule #mystery
Congrats @brandonhoang.bsky.social on the launch of MINECRAFT: ONE LAST QUEST w/ @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social & short story in THE BEASTS BENEATH THE WINDS: Tales Of Southeast Asia's Mythical Beasts w/Abrams. #KidLit #LibrarySky #EduSky #LibrarySky #PublicationDay #BookBirthday
Brandon Hoàng@brandonhoang.bsky.social · 11mo agoI have two actually! MINECRAFT: ONE LAST QUEST with Penguin Random House www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/768634... And a short story "The Girl in the Graveyard" in the anthology THE BEASTS BENEATH THE WINDS with Abrams store.abramsbooks.com/products/the...
🎃 Shopping for Amazon #PrimeDay? Tule Publishing's mysteries (except new releases) are on sale for $1.99! Mine: https://tulepublishing.com/authors/kris-bock/ All: https://tulepublishing.com/mystery/ #books #Mystery #KillerReadsOctober #HalloweenReads #SpookySeasonReads #EbookSale #BookDeals
Start the Accidental Detective humorous #mystery series free at all major ebook retailers! tulepublishing.com/series/the-a... Or try the #audiobook series with a deal! Something Shady at Sunshine Haven is 70% off (now $6) for a limited time at #audiobooks: www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p... #books
