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CS Simpson

@authorcssimpson.bsky.social

Anyone else psyching themselves up to start October planning for November novel writing this year?? 📚 🤓

Wile E Coyote Planning

ALT: Wile E Coyote Planning

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September 29, 2026 at 3:43 PM

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Rae Radford

@raeradford.bsky.social

Simple question?

#BookSky

July 18, 2026 at 9:44 AM

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Art & Nature

@capecodfairytales.bsky.social

#Poetry #Painting #WindInTheWillows

Have you seen gentle wind in the willows?
Have you heard how it softly blows?
Have you watched the branches swaying
where the weeping willow grows?

-William M Wismer

🎨 Chris Dunn

July 18, 2026 at 2:39 PM

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Petra Michaela

@petramichaela.bsky.social

Our planet has two lungs: trees and oceans are the lungs of the Earth. Plant more trees, don't cut them down, and reduce plastic waste in the sea. Protect our forests and oceans to preserve the health of our planet.

July 18, 2026 at 4:03 AM

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Jana Richards, Romance Author

@janarichards.bsky.social

My entire collection of indie-published ebooks is #onsale at @Smashwords as part of their Annual Summer/Winter Sale! You can find all my on-sale books at https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/JanaRichards8396 #SWSale2026 #Smashwords #BookSale runs until July 31! #Booksky #romancelandia

July 18, 2026 at 2:01 PM

CS Simpson

@authorcssimpson.bsky.social

It's a beautiful summer morning for writing on the porch with a buddy. 👩‍💻🐾

July 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM

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Petra Michaela

@petramichaela.bsky.social

Whether it’s a morning walk through the trees, a weekend hike, or simply taking a moment to slow down and appreciate the outdoors, nature has a way of grounding us and helping us reconnect with what matters most.

June 30, 2026 at 7:12 AM

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CS Simpson

@authorcssimpson.bsky.social

In honor of Read an Ebook Week, download my fables on Smashwords for FREE this week only!

www.smashwords.com/books/byseri...
#free #ebook #smashwords #ebookweek26

March 1, 2026 at 5:36 PM

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Smashwords

@smashwords.bsky.social

Happy Read an Ebook Week! Now is your chance to get discounted indie ebooks on sale at Smashwords! Fill your ereader now, because the Read an Ebook Week Sale runs from today through March 7th! #ebookweek26

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March 1, 2026 at 9:29 PM

CS Simpson

@authorcssimpson.bsky.social

In honor of Read an Ebook Week, download my fables on Smashwords for FREE this week only!

www.smashwords.com/books/byseri...
#free #ebook #smashwords #ebookweek26

March 1, 2026 at 5:36 PM

CS Simpson

@authorcssimpson.bsky.social

Winter's Bounty, a short poem.

January 11, 2026 at 2:00 AM

CS Simpson

@authorcssimpson.bsky.social

Still can't believe I read 55 books this year! 🥳 There were weeks where I was certain I would not meet my goal, yet I set the same goal for 2026. 😆 Now accepting book recommendations for this year! 📚🤓

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January 8, 2026 at 5:18 PM

CS Simpson

@authorcssimpson.bsky.social

In case you aren't already aware, I just want you to know that pretzels and candy corn go together amazingly well! 😍

September 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM

CS Simpson

@authorcssimpson.bsky.social

Here's the promised second blog! Please enjoy this satirical post for writers and aspiring writers: How to Be a Fiction Writer (and cry a lot) 🫠

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How to Be a Fiction Writer (and Cry a Lot)

The messy, hilarious truth about writing fiction — for anyone brave enough to start a novel and survive the process.

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September 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM

CS Simpson

@authorcssimpson.bsky.social

A New Blog Post!
The good news is that I've been a busy writer bee, but there's no proof for you — yet. Remember my mention of The Flower Maiden project? Well, I've spent these last months taking a hard look at this novel...
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