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☕️coffee with Dark Holme

#readingcommunity #horrorcommunity #writingcommunity #supportindieauthors #indieauthors #horrorlit #darkfiction #creepyreads #indiehorror #booklovers #bookaddict #storytelling #writerslife #bookrecommendations #amreading #amwriting #booktok #fyp

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LIMITED-TIME EBOOK DEALS:

Until March 19, get the Kindle edition of "Shards" for just $0.99/£0.99 in the US/UK:

https://amazon.com/dp/B08C47V452

Alternatively, you can pick up "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1," which contains "The Big Men," "309," and "Shards" for just $3 (US) worldwide until the end of the month:

https://books2read.com/nwt

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #book #books #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #reading #readingcommunity #FYI #ICYMI #ebookdeal #ebookdeals #bookstodon

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There's a pop-up window on my website, sophiajanehayden.com, where you can get a link to a PDF of The Story of Rockit by joining my email list. It's a short children's tale. Rockit is an adorable Australian herder pup with big dreams of herding cattle like her famous grandfather, Mick. But when she is adopted into a California home, she's met with two mean cats and a couple of elderly, very slow-moving tortoises, Herman and his wife, Morticia, in the backyard. It seems her dreams of being a herder have been dashed. But are they? Wise old Herman, who has lived for 105 years, tells Rockit never to give up on her dreams. #story #shortStory #storytelling #scribesAndMakers #mastodon #bookstodon #bookTok #wednesday #writingCommunity #writing #writer #writers #kids #childrensbooks #stories #cartoons #cartoon #tales #tale #animal #readingCommunity #readersofmastodon #reading #readers #fun #cute #cuteanimals #cuteanimal #sweet #dog #dogs #tortoise #catNews #cat #authorLife #authors #author #authorsOfMastodon #email #website

I wrote a cute little story for young children and am giving readers a chance to download it by joining my mailing list at sophiajanehayden.com. Rockit is an adorable pup with a famous Australian cattle herding grandfather, Mick. Her dream is to one day herd cattle like Mick. But her dreams are dashed when she moves into a California home with only a couple of very slow tortoises to herd. But Herman, the wise, old tortoise won't let Rockit give up on her dream.

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Readers of the #Fediverse, I would greatly appreciate your participation in this #Mastodon poll: Do you judge books by their covers?

By that I mean, does the cover of a book influence your decision to read it or not? Please boost this post once you have voted, and if you want to state the reason for your vote, feel free to leave a reply.

#BookCovers #Bookstodon #MastodonPoll #Poll #ReadersOfMastodon #ReadersOfTheFediverse #ReadingCommunity

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0% NO

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The Nod/Wells Timelines is one of the standout speculative-fiction reading experiences of the modern era, with nine novel-length books spanning sci-fi, horror, and thrillers of all sorts in an unprecedented manner.

"Volume 1" eBook just $3 this month!
https://books2read.com/nwt

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #book #books #read #reads #reader #readers #reading #readingcommunity #whattoread #bestbooks #bestscifi #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #speculativefiction #sciencefiction #bookstodon

The Nod/Wells Timelines speculative-fiction literary universe - available now via Amazon, Audible, Bookshop.org, Waterstones, and more! - http://michaelshotter.com

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Where's the best place to find a vampire in Glasgow these days?
How do you make a bargain with a Bean-nighe when they've come to herald your loved one's death?

Find the answers on a trip through 13 stories of the darker side of Scotland, taking you into the creepy, the weird, and the unexplained.

If you like the work of Ramsay Campbell, Robert Aickman or Thomas Ligotti, then check this out.

https://books2read.com/HumanNatureAndOtherStories

#Scotland #Horror #Ghosts #WritingCommunity #Readingcommunity @bookstodon

Book cover for Human Nature and other stories by J. M. Taylor, featuring a painting of a stag in moonlight in blues and purples with Celtic-style embellishments around the edges.

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Want a quick yet satisfying speculative-fiction story that will stick with you? The Nod/Wells Timelines "Value Menu" contains six standalone tales that have proven their worth with readers and authors alike. Just $1 each every day at Amazon:

https://amazon.com/author/michaelshotter

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #story #stories #read #reads #readers #reading #readingcommunity #whattoread #bestreads #bookstodon #booktodon #NWT #NodWellsTimelines #TheNodWellsTimelines #sciencefiction #speculativefiction #FYI

The Nod/Wells Timelines "Value Menu" at Amazon - Featuring speculative fiction stories by Michael Shotter: "Academic Displacement," "Paper or Plastic?," "Office Hours," "Hostile Takeover," "Fair Game," and "Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell"

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ICYMI: The eBook edition of "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" is $3 (US) at most online booksellers worldwide for the entire month of March. That's just $1 per-book!

GET YOURS NOW: https://books2read.com/nwt

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #book #books #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #readingcommunity #speculativefiction #sciencefiction #reading #bookdeal #ebookdeal #bookdeals #ebookdeals #ICYMI #bookstodon #booktodon #NWT #NodWellsTimelines #TheNodWellsTimelines

"The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" by Michael Shotter - eBook just $2.99 at many stores, including Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Fable, and Bookshop.org. This volume contains three of the standout speculative-fiction reading experiences of the modern era. Each book has 30 or more ratings on Goodreads, with a 3.8+ average. The Timelines await. Explore them today!

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BEER POUR is just $1.99 at the Smashwords Read an Ebook Sale, now thru March 7th. All of my titles are reduced by 50%. Such a bargain! #smashwords #sale #books #bookstodon #booksky #mastodon #tuesday #smashwordssale #ebook #ebooks #satire #drama #fiction #scribesAndMakers #indieAuthor #indie #tikTok #news #authors #author #read #reading #readingCommunity #readers #publishing #funny #humor

My humorous book about film, politics, and advertising, titled BEER POUR, is on sale through 3/7/26 at the annual Smashwords READ AN EBOOK SALE. Just $1.99 while the sale lasts. All of my titles are reduced by 50% during the big sale. Enjoy!

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I am stuck with my reading in 2026 and need some help.

I’m dyslexic, and mainly read with the help of audiobooks. Sadly, I’ve only read one book this year but I’ve started at least a dozen… I am having trouble getting anything to stick! I usually read 20-30 books per year - but - I don’t count everything I read because it’s not about numbers for me. I read for information, learning, escapism, and to challenge my own experiences and beliefs.

First: Please recommend authors and series to me for people who cant get into Sanderson. (I *adored* the Mistborn series but can’t get into his other books.)

Second: I can’t read dystopian fiction right now because it’s too close to real life.

Lastly: I like Susanna Clarke, V.E. Schwab, Octavia Butler, M. L. Wang, Ursula K Le Guin, Andy Weir, Kurt Vonnegut, Haruki Murakami, etc. I enjoy satire, humour, historical fiction, fantasy, magical realism. I don’t care for romance, dark themes or harsh environments. I enjoy reading about a strong female protagonist’s journey.

THANKS! #books #reading #readingcommunity #bookstodon

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Got $1? Want a quick yet satisfying speculative-fiction read that blends the best of sci-fi, horror, and thrillers into a potent, memorable experience? Well, head over to Amazon and pick up the Kindle edition of "Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell" but don't take my word for it...

https://amazon.com/dp/B0FR56Y23B

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #Kindle #ebook #story #novelette #read #reads #reading #readingcommunity #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #whattoread #speculativefiction #sciencefiction #bookstodon

5-star reviews of Michael Shotter's novelette "Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell" from Coy Hall, Brian Bowyer, and DS LaLonde

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Yes, Smashwords is having a big eBook sale this week.

Yes, "The Nod/Wells Timelines - Volume 1" is part of it.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1905808

#specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #book #books #ebook #ebooks #ebookdeal #ebookdeals #sciencefiction #reading #whattoread #readingcommunity #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #bookstodon #booktodon

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As you may know, I've been experimenting with a little speculative-fiction book club over at The Book Radar for a while now. This month's selection is "Tales from the Parkland" by Ronald McGillvray. Check it out!

https://thebookradar.com/book-club/2

#specfic #book #books #reading #bookclub #bookrec #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #readingcommunity #bookstodon #booktodon #speculativefiction #horror

The "Michael Shotter Readers" book club at The Book Radar

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Romance is in the air. Grabbing any one of my books for a romantic journey is a sweet move for Valentine's Day. #ValentinesDay2026 #valentine #fridayReads #friday #scribesAndMakers #mastodon #book #books #bookstodon #booksky #readingCommunity #reading #read #novels #novel #words #writingCommunity #socialweb #social #romancelandia #romance #loveStory #love #romantic #romanticSuspense #hollywood #writersCoffeeClub #writers

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#lesficfri
***TREMBLE***
From Trust in Me, Vol. 1 of the sapphic, erotic, dominance and submission Dominants of Eros, the Lavender Flames series.
https://www.tiffanyetaylor.com/trust-in-me
#books #sapphicbooks #bookstodon #readingcommunity #sapphic

The book cover of Trust in Me by Tiffany E. Taylor on a black-and-white background of a naked woman arched on her stomach and draped in rope,, the book tagline, a book snippet, and the purchase location icons for LesFicFri on 02/13/26. Theme: “TREMBLE.”

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Romance is in the air this week, and in the workplace. Two love triangle stories with sophisticated Hollywood romances that begin in the workplace. Flicka's Lovers. The Fifth Seduction. #romancelandia #romance #Valentine #love #loveStory #novel #novels #works #socialweb #hollywood #workplace #drama #book #books #booktwitter #bookstodon #mastodon #scribesAndMakers #writingCommunity #readingCommunity #readers #reading #read #writing #writer #writersOfMastodon #writer

Valentine's Day is coming up. Perfect for a journey into romance novels like The Fifth Seduction and Flicka's LOVERS.

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#lesficfri
***SCREAM***
From Whimsical Fire, book 5 of the sapphic romantic suspense Whimsical Dreams series: a touch-her-and-die, interracial, hate obsession, retribution, danger/in peril, butch/femme novel.
https://www.tiffanyetaylor.com/whimsical-fire
#books #sapphicbooks #bookstodon #readingcommunity #sapphic

The book cover of Whimsical Fire by Tiffany E. Taylor on a background of flames, the book tagline, a book snippet, and the purchase location icons for LesFicFri on 02/06/26. Theme: “SCREAM.”

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📚 📱 If you are looking to avoid being captured by the online social media algorithm and it's attention driven profit economy, there is nothing better you can do than to start reading a printed book.

#Online #SocialMedia #Algorithms #Reading #ReadingCommunity #Books #Bookstodon

Image attribution: Charles Knight (1791-1873), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Page URL: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Interior_of_the_Bodleian_Library-14587394080.jpg.

A drawing of the interior of Duke Humfrey's Library, Oxford 1845.

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#readingcommunity #horrorcommunity #writingcommunity #flashfiction #microfiction #twosentencehorror #darkhumour #supportindieauthors #booktok #bookstagram #booksky #horrortok #fyp #terrifier #Hellhouse #Haunt #Stitch

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Bookish Discoveries I Made in 2025: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-bookish-discoveries-i-made-in-2025/

#Books #ReadingCommunity #Bookstodon #ReadersOfMastodon

@bookstodon

Drawning of four hardback books stacked on top of each other neatly. There is a spigot attached to the top novel, and little lightbulbs glowing of light are gently falling out of it like large drops of water.

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Long and Short Reviews is looking for more book, tv show, and film reviewers in almost any genre you can think of.

They have hundreds of stories waiting to be reviewed.

This link will help you sign up: https://www.longandshortreviews.com/become-a-reviewer/

Please boost. 📚

#Volunteer #ReadingCommunity #ReadersOfMastodon #Review #Bookstodon #Romance #HorrorCommunity #YoungAdult #NonFiction #Mystery #Fantasy #ScienceFiction #PictureBooks #Filmastodon
#FilmMastodon #Television

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We're back! #Octocon2025 will take place on Saturday, 11th October 2025, Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, Dublin & online, and Sunday, 12th October 2025, online. Check out octocon.com to keep up to date with guest announcements and more! Image as per post.

#octocon #scifi #Fantasy #fandom #horror #cosplay #MastoDaoine #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #Comics #IrishLit

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Hullo all, time for an #Introduction.

We are The #Irish National #ScienceFiction Convention, #Octocon.

We are a #community and #fandom event run by #volunteers.

Our #website is https://www.octocon.com.

This year's chairpersons are @paulcarroll and Kat Dodd.

Every year we gather to talk about the #stories we love from #Film, #Tv, #Books, #Comics, #Anime and #VideoGames & sometimes we even #Cosplay.

#SciFi #SciFiConvention #MastoDaoine #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity

Our friendly mascot Octo who is a cute, pink Octopus. Octo is holding an Octocon Programme book and badge with their name "Octo" printed on it. The book and badge are green.

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Whew! All nominees for this year's Indie Ink Awards have been notified! Voting begins on the 15th!
https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2025

Want to join in? We're still looking for more judges, ESPECIALLY those from marginalized communities! You get: a nifty badge, fantastic indie books to read across wide genres, and our undying gratitude!

Sign up at: https://forms.gle/SskGrZtscT2tRQU77 !

@bookstodon @romancelandia @fantasy @sciencefiction @horrorbooks

#ReadingCommunity #Readers #Bookstodon #IndieBooks #IndieInkAwards