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Sue’s Musings

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Author of Lucky Jack (1894-2000) and Kookaburras, Cuppas & Kangaroos (now available in audiobook) Free prequel can be downloaded from www.SueBavey.com BBNYA panelist. SFINCS judge Proofreader/copy editor

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · last wk.

Looking Back at a Week of OTHER-Promotion (and other #SPAAW26 thoughts) irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/27/l...

Self-Published Author Appreciation Week Banner has a gray bird on a black disk. Around the disk are the words, 'Self Published Authors Appreciation Week.' In the top left corner, it says, 'July 20-27, 2026.' In the bottom right corner it says, '#SPAAW'

H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

The series wraps up: SPAAW '26: E. N. Crane Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/24/s...

An image of a pair of speech bubbles. The upper one reads 'E. N. Crane Engages in:' and the lower reads Shameless Other-Promotion' with the Self-Published Author Appreciation raven circle in the upper left corner, and the Irresponsible Reader Pilcrow Icon in the lower left corner.

H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Fantasy #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/24/t...

H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Crime Fiction #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/24/t...

H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

SPAAW '26: Troy Lambert Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/24/s...

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Children's & Picture Books (a look in Grandpappy's Corner) #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/23/t...

H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Science Fiction #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/22/t...

H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

HC Chats with JCM Berne about Self-Publishing in 2026 and some other stuff #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/23/h...

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

HC Chats with Adam Holcombe about Self-Publishing and some other stuff #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/h...

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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 2w ago

I'm here with an interview with Christiane Knight, author of the Stories of the Eleriannan urban fantasy series, among other books. Come get to know them! @christianek.bsky.social #SPAAW #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek

Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week: Interview with Christiane Knight

It’s Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week! This event exists to shine a spotlight on some amazing self-published authors and their books. I’m excited to interview Christiane Knight,…

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

SPAAW '26: DB Rook Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/s...

An image of a pair of speech bubbles. The upper one reads 'DB Rook Engages in:' and the lower reads Shameless Other-Promotion' with the Self-Published Author Appreciation raven circle in the upper left corner, and the Irresponsible Reader Pilcrow Icon in the lower left corner.

W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 2w ago

I'm asked Namita Kumari, author of The Serpent’s Longing: The Naga Princess and the Himalayan Yogi, the sort of tough questions you won't find anywhere else (because they're bonkers). Interview ⏬️ wittyandsarcasticbookclub.home.blog/2026/07/21/t... #SPAAW #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

SPAAW '26: M.K. Felix Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/s...

An image of a pair of speech bubbles. The upper one reads 'M.K. Felix (aka Madelyn Smith) Engages in:' and the lower reads Shameless Other-Promotion' with the Self-Published Author Appreciation raven circle in the upper left corner, and the Irresponsible Reader Pilcrow Icon in the lower left corner.

H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

Manitou by Glen Gabel (a Literary Local): It Went Badly #SPAAW #20BOS26 irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/m...

Next to the cover of Manitou by Glen Gabel is an image of a book opening and snow-capped mountains rising from between the pages, a stalk of some sort of grain is next to each side of the book, like parentheses. In large letters 'Literary Locals' and in smaller 'The Irresponsible Reader' are at the bottom of the image.

H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Non-Fiction #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/t...

H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published Steampunk #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/t...

H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

SPAAW '26: Glen Gabel Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/21/s...

An image of a pair of speech bubbles. The upper one reads 'Glen Gabel Engages in:' and the lower reads Shameless Other-Promotion' with the Self-Published Author Appreciation raven circle in the upper left corner, and the Irresponsible Reader Pilcrow Icon in the lower left corner.

W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 2w ago

I'm happy to share an interview with Simon Brading, author of the Displacers Series. Interview ⏬️ wittyandsarcasticbookclub.home.blog/2026/07/22/s... @simonbrading.bsky.social #SPAAW #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek

The graphic shows a repeating pattern of the book The Time Traveller's Nephew. The cover has a choppy sea with ships on it and a large skull and crossbones, with the crossbones replaced by scimitars. There are cutout words over the book j covers which say, "Interview with Author Simon Brading. "

H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Irresponsible Reader On...Self-Published "General" Fiction #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/t...

H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

We Be Dragons by Michael Weitz (a Literary Local): A Nice Bit of 80s Nostalgia #20BOS26 #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/w...

Next to the Cover of We Be Dragons by Michael Weitz is an image of a book opening and snow-capped mountains rising from between the pages, a stalk of some sort of grain is next to each side of the book, like parentheses. In large letters 'Literary Locals' and in smaller 'The Irresponsible Reader' are at the bottom of the image.

H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Museum Guide by Nicole Sharp (a Literary Local): A Literary Stroll through Lives and a Museum #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/t...

Next to the cover of The Museum Guide by Nicole Sharp is An image of a book opening and snow-capped mountains rising from between the pages, a stalk of some sort of grain is next to each side of the book, like parentheses. In large letters 'Literary Locals' and in smaller 'The Irresponsible Reader' are at the bottom of the image.

Fantasy Book Nerd @fantasybooknerd.bsky.social · 2w ago

As Jodie has kicked off #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek #SPAAW I thought I would repost this that I did a couple of years ago. www.fantasybooknerd.com/2024/07/book...

BOOK POST | SOME FAVOURITE INDIE READS

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

SPAAW '26: Z.B. Steele Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/s...

An image of a pair of speech bubbles. The upper one reads 'Z.B. Steele Engages in:' and the lower reads Shameless Other-Promotion' with the Self-Published Author Appreciation raven circle in the upper left corner, and the Irresponsible Reader Pilcrow Icon in the lower left corner.

W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 2w ago

I'm here with 2026's Big, Long List of Super Self-published Books! #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek #SPAAW #booksky

2026’s Big, Long List of Super Self-Published Books

It’s Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week, that lovely time of year when my usual shouting about great self-published books increases in volume and intensity. There’s never a bad ti…

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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

SPAAW '26: Adam Holcombe Engages in Shameless OTHER-Promotion #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/s...

An image of a pair of speech bubbles. The upper one reads 'Adam Holcombe Engages in:' and the lower reads Shameless Other-Promotion' with the Self-Published Author Appreciation raven circle in the upper left corner, and the Irresponsible Reader Pilcrow Icon in the lower left corner.

H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · 2w ago

Welcome to Self-Published Author's Appreciation Week 2026! #SPAAW irresponsiblereader.com/2026/07/20/w...

Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · 3w ago

Good Morning Blue Sky? Hope you’re all ok? Today I’m currently reading the last sections of the excellent Luminous by Silvia Park. What are you reading at the moment?

W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 4w ago

This year's Self-published Authors Appreciation Week starts on the 20th! Anyone can join in on shouting about great ##selfpublished books. That includes YOU! More info ⏬️ #SelfPublishedAuthorsAppreciationWeek #SPAAW #Booksky #bookbloggers #selfpublishedbooks

Announcement Repost: Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week 2026

Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week 2026 is almost here! This weeklong, multi-reviewer event exists to shine a spotlight on some of the many outstanding self-published authors who do it all! A…

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KRR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 2mo ago

ARCs anyone? I will send a hardcover copy (with a beautiful Felix Ortiz cover) to any interested reviewer. Ebook formats also available.

Kyrien’s ascendancy from a prisoner of war to the trusted “Fool and Advisor to the God-King” has been the stuff of storybooks. He owes his dramatic reversal of fortune to Vaerain, the God-King himself. Kyrien’s life in the capital city is blessed with fame, riches, and a beautiful young family.

But when a group of unknown conspirators kidnaps his son, his charmed world collapses. The people holding his son have one demand, which they believe Kyrien is in a unique position to grant—they want to know where the king, the only person in the world who wields god-like magic, derives his powers.

As Kyrien and his wife, Acali, begin to unravel this mystery under the watchful eyes of the king and his religious zealots, they learn that their blessed life has always come at a steep cost and that a revolution is brewing among the city’s poor and trampled.

The deeper they dig, the more Kyrien questions his reverence for the man he once saw as a savior.

Kyrien and Acali will stop at nothing to find answers and get their son back, even if it means tearing the kingdom apart

Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · 2mo ago

New Review - I get to read The Word for World is Forest by Ursula K Le Guin and loved it. No it’s nothing like Avatar www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2026/6/...

The Word for World is Forest by Ursula K Le Guin — Runalong The Shelves

Publisher - Gollancz First Published – 1972 When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, th...

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