Whether it's a twist, a bittersweet farewell, or a satisfying conclusion, what book ending has stuck with you the most? Share your thoughts!

Natalie Jenner, author of "Austen at Sea," discusses how Austen's works reverberated as far back as the mid-19th C, influenced lawyers on both sides of the pond.

https://lithub.com/the-power-of-persuasion-why-lawyers-love-jane-austen/

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Messing around with ideas and text is the key to engaged reading.

https://brokenhand.substack.com/p/2025-re-post-tinkering-with-text

https://wdldiamond.blog/2024/12/07/an-encounter-in-blackburn/
The Year of 1869 The thick fog blanketed the streets of Blackburn, clawing at the dimly lit Gaslamp, they barely made a dent in the blurring cobbled streets; a chilling grey abyss
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I love this idea! Rebecca Romney, who wrote Jane Austen’s Bookshelf, has curated an exhibition showcasing the women authors Austen read and loved during her lifetime. Of course, this means I need to track down these authors for myself!

https://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine-books-news/jane-austens-bookshelf-collection-coming-new-york-antiquarian-book-fair

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https://books.bookfunnel.com/freeshifterromance/pai1ia2sta
Find some new shifter reads!

Ranking Christopher Landon Films 1-8 (#Link Below)

http://hub.me/apTiu

Monday Markething!

Today, I want to share the trope matrix for South Breaks, the first book in my Winds & Pillars series.

South Breaks made semi-finalist in SPFBO last year, something I'm very, very proud of. The review from that is quite amazing.

And you know, the ebook is free! What keeps you from trying it out?

All stores:
https://books2read.com/SouthWindsofDestiny

Buy direct:
https://shop.hannah-steenbock.de/b/southwinds

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I've waited for today to share great news about Terragon's Fate.

You see, Amazon offered to create an audiobook from the story using a "virtual voice", their text to speech system.

So those of you who prefer to listen to stories can now do so:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2JKVX9M

I'm currently working to create the audiobook for Terragon's Challenge.

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I put a new book in the e-shelves today.

https://paulkater.com/rhys-the-book.html

Rhys. A story of a Druid who gets thrown into time and places (not space!).

See why I wrote this and how it began. And perhaps read the book?

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Suggestions welcome. I like fiction of all genres, especially Gothic, Fantasy, Horror, Historical, with vivid interesting settings.
Absolutely no AI. I support real authors who do real work, not AI-enabled theft.

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FIRST MAN #Review

Compelling, if somewhat distant #biopic that grips you nonetheless.
Ryan Gosling speaks fewer lines than this sentence.

Full Review #Link Below- This First Man Review Is The First Review Found On The Moon!

http://hub.me/amkSh

Chris Hemsworth as Thor as Mr Darcy? Yes, please!

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Today, I have an awesome opportunity for you if you want to support indie authors.

A lot of us have teamed up to give you extra sales or even freebies through Bookfunnel.

There's almost 200 books for you to chose from!

Take a look right here:

https://books.bookfunnel.com/IndieAuthors25/hqdt34o8ym

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Big news coming very soon! Make sure to keep an eye on your emails for our next newsletter. Get ready for #Octocon2025

My crime novel GEISHA CONFIDENTIAL (March, 2024) was nominated for a Forward Reviews award. See more here:

https://www.forewordreviews.com/awards/books/geisha-confidential/

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"While Lycette’s novel about the threat of...AI could not be more timely, the story’s realistic portrait of the humans seeking to control it is what makes it memorable" - BestThrillers.com, "The Best Medical Thriller Books of the 21st Century"

Two yrs ago I became a published novelist! I still pinch myself! I double pinch myself that some other people said good things about it!!

#ebook on sale $0.99 (I'm sorry that only avail on #kindle; working w/publisher to try to change)

(paperback avail wherever online books sold; support an #indiebookstore! (pb & audiobook not on sale tho))

LAST BREATH #Review

By-the-numbers underwater thriller based on that thing that really happened.
Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes in White Men Can't Dive.

Full Review Link Below-- This Last Breath (2025) Review Has Adrien Brody as An Architect Haunted By His Past And What He Did To Dren in Splice!

http://hub.me/arpqe