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Congratulations to our president, Dr. Karen Somerville!

Amazon published it earlier than we expected.

#FirstTimeAuthor #InstantBestSeller #NewBook #ConsumerProtection #NewlyBuiltHomes #CanadasOtherHousingCrisis
September 21, 2026 at 7:42 PM
michaelckoehn.bsky.social
Thanks for the support! My thin little short story “The Color of Wolves” is now #1 in some circles. As a first time author, very happy to have any presence at all.
Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0HFDVVD94
#shortstory #shortread #kindle #kindleunlimited #amazon #firsttimeauthor
August 28, 2026 at 5:58 PM
annabel-baker.bsky.social
Parasocial Relationships or Reality? Which Actually Wins New Authors?

https://dateidea.help/parasocial-relationships-or-reality-which-actually/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
#parasocialrelationships #firsttimeauthor #recognizingparasocial
August 25, 2026 at 6:58 AM
ladynytheria.bsky.social
Printed the first draft of my book at my local library, the print preview looked normal.😆

I think the writing gods are telling me there's about to be a lot of edits and annotations in my future so it gave me extra margin room.

#writersky #writer #firsttimeauthor #firstdraft
August 22, 2026 at 11:00 PM
aspynmeadow.bsky.social
Chapter 2 teaser is up on my Substack with a character card!

#WritingCommunity
#ReadersOfBluesky
#FirstTimeAuthor

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Love Like A Sinner
Chapter 2 - Teaser
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July 29, 2026 at 7:59 AM
iainaire.bsky.social
What first time authors for children books should ask if offered a publishing contract? blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-self-... #ChildrenBooks #Author #ChildrensAuthor #FirstTimeAuthor #Writers #BlueSky #BookSky #PublishingContracts
How to Evaluate Children's Book Publishers for First-Time Authors
Learn how first-time authors can evaluate publishers, compare rights and royalties, and spot bad deals before publishing.
blog.bookbaby.com
July 24, 2026 at 4:29 PM
lumisse.bsky.social
Welp, I regret to inform you that I have updated Three and a half Byleths. God help us all :/

Chapter 7 up now, updates every Friday and Wendsday.

archiveofourown.org/works/882903...

#ao3 #fanfiction #firsttimeauthor #fe3h #fireemblem #threehouses
Three spanish Byleths all huddled around a microphone infront of a red curtain. Text saying Tres Byleths y media is in the bottem center. The whole thing has a warm filter to it.
July 22, 2026 at 12:15 PM
lumisse.bsky.social
Welp, I regret to inform you that I have officially written my first fanfic. God help us all :/

Entire Prolouge up now, updates every Friday and Wendsday.

archiveofourown.org/works/882903...

#ao3 #fanfiction #firsttimeauthor #fe3h #fireemblem #threehouses
Three Byleth’s imitating the opening to Two and a half Men complete with a logo that reads Three and a Half Byleths
July 10, 2026 at 8:54 PM
alexawritesbooks.bsky.social
Fanfiction, Daydreaming, and the Art of Wanting More. Welcome to my Ted Talk lol
📣
#author #novel #writer #firsttimeauthor #substack #newsletter #coffeefirst #booksky #fanfiction #ao3 #freeformfriday #internetculture #popculture #mediacriticism #daydreaming
Fanfiction, Daydreaming, and the Art of Wanting More
Or how Fanfiction changed my brain chemistry.
open.substack.com
July 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM
alexawritesbooks.bsky.social
Newest Writing Desk Thursday post— talking about how I struggled with writing scenes that weren’t action packed and just letting the story speak for itself. Read Up 🤍
#author #highfantasy #fantasyseries #novel #yafantasy #writer #firsttimeauthor #substack #newsletter #coffeefirst #booksky #editing
Quiet Scenes...
and why I stopped skipping them
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July 10, 2026 at 12:17 AM
alexawritesbooks.bsky.social
It’s Character Wednesday! ✨ This week we’re meeting Theodore, Davina’s older brother. Read more about him on my Substack. 🤍

#author #highfantasy #fantasyseries #novel #yafantasy #writer #firsttimeauthor #substack#coffeefirst #booksky #editing #characterwed
Character Wednesday: Theodore
If Davina is the heart of this story, Theodore is its anchor.
substack.com
July 8, 2026 at 9:36 PM
alexawritesbooks.bsky.social
New post on my substack :)
#author #highfantasy #fantasyseries #novel #yafantasy #writer #firsttimeauthor #substack#coffeefirst #booksky #editing
Why I Almost Never Read Just One Book at a Time
I wish I could say I am the kind of person who picks up one book, reads it all the way through, closes it dramatically, stares out a window for a while and then calmly chooses the next one.
amongthepages.substack.com
July 8, 2026 at 2:47 AM
alexawritesbooks.bsky.social
Instead of a chapter moodboard this week, I'm opening up a behind the scenes to my novel. From characters to worldbuilding, this is where so much of the story first came to life. 🤍
#author #highfantasy #fantasyseries #novel #yafantasy #writer #firsttimeauthor #substack#coffeefirst #booksky #editing
Inside My Novel Pinterest Boards
A Behind the Scenes look at building a novel, one Pinterest MoodBoard at a time.
open.substack.com
July 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
alexawritesbooks.bsky.social
Guys! I literally can’t wait for you all to read today’s substack post! It will be live at 10am PST. It’s such a good one I’m actually so excited🤍🤍

#author #fantasyseries #novel #yafantasy #writer #firsttimeauthor #substack #newsletter #coffeefirst #booksky #editing #behindthesceneslook
Spongebob's Excited Fortnite Dance
ALT: Spongebob's Excited Fortnite Dance
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July 6, 2026 at 11:14 AM
moonshadowhawk.bsky.social
My microsite is up and running!
authormoonshadowhawk.com
#firsttimeauthor, #shadowwork, #TheSacredShadow #moonshadowhawk
July 2, 2026 at 11:28 PM
alexawritesbooks.bsky.social
It’s Character Wednesday! ✨ This week we’re meeting Wyett. Quiet, patient, and the kind of person who listens before he speaks. Read more about him on my Substack. 🤍

#author #highfantasy #fantasyseries #novel #yafantasy #writer #firsttimeauthor #substack#coffeefirst #booksky #editing #characterwed
Meet the Characters: Wyett
When readers first meet him, he’s simply one of Oliver and James’s friends.
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July 1, 2026 at 5:36 PM
alexawritesbooks.bsky.social
Newest substack is live! Check it out would
Love to hear your thoughts :)
#author #fantasyseries #novel #yafantasy #writer #firsttimeauthor #substack #newsletter #coffeefirst #booksky #editing
I Don't Think Every Book Has to Be Five Stars
A while ago, I realized I was rating books the wrong way.
open.substack.com
July 1, 2026 at 2:17 AM
kiheiwebdesign.bsky.social
Avoid these common publishing mistakes and give your book the best chance to succeed from day one.

We’re here to help every step of the way.

wordsmithsink.com/submissions/

#WritingTips #Authors #FirstTimeAuthor #BookPublishing #WritingCommunity #BookMarketing #Editing #WordsmithsInk
June 30, 2026 at 3:53 PM
alexawritesbooks.bsky.social
How often can a person truly think about a single subject before their head explodes?? Asking for a friend

#author #fantasyseries #novel #yafantasy #writer #firsttimeauthor #substack #newsletter #coffeefirst #booksky #editing
June 29, 2026 at 7:18 PM
alexawritesbooks.bsky.social
Chapter 4 moodboard is live on my substack!
This chapter has some of my favorite quieter moments to write & finding images to represent what’s been in my brain was so fun
#author #fantasyseries #novel #yafantasy #writer #firsttimeauthor #substack #newsletter #coffeefirst #booksky #editing
Moodboard Monday: Chapter 4
One of the things I’ve realized while rewriting this chapter is that it isn’t really about magic.
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June 29, 2026 at 7:15 PM
alexawritesbooks.bsky.social
Today’s vibe ✨
— I’m so exhausted but I must stay focused and keep writing both for the novel and my substack as I’m starting daily writing categories. Genius or insanity? Time will tell 🤷🏻‍♀️
#author #fantasyseries #novel #yafantasy #writer #firsttimeauthor #substack #newsletter #coffeefirst #booksky
June 26, 2026 at 4:51 PM
alexawritesbooks.bsky.social
Writing Desk Thursday ✍️ I think readers notice more than we give them credit for. My newest essay is about the little details that stay with us long after we finish a book.
#author #fantasyseries #novel #yafantasy #writer #firsttimeauthor #substack #newsletter #coffeefirst #booksky #editing
I Think Readers Notice More Than We Give Them Credit For
One of the biggest lessons rewriting my novel has taught me is that readers are incredibly observant.
open.substack.com
June 26, 2026 at 6:44 AM
alexawritesbooks.bsky.social
It’s Character Wednesday ✨
Meet Davina—the girl at the heart of my fantasy series. Fiercely loyal, deeply flawed, and learning that survival isn't the same as living. 🤍
#author #highfantasy #fantasyseries #novel #yafantasy #writer #firsttimeauthor #substack#coffeefirst #booksky #editing
Characters Wednesday: Davina
Let’s start with the obvious: if you’ve seen my TikTok or any other posts on my other social medias’ I’ve posted so far, you may have briefly met Davina.
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June 24, 2026 at 11:21 PM
alexawritesbooks.bsky.social
Annnd it’s finally up. This weeks Monday mood board is here 💛
Davina is discovering that moving across the world doesn't magically make your problems go away. You can leave a place behind, but not your grief.
#moodboardmonday #booksky #fantasywriter #femalemaincharacter #substack #firsttimeauthor
Moodboard Monday: Chapter 3
Sleepless in Derbyshire
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June 23, 2026 at 5:31 AM
alexawritesbooks.bsky.social
Finally published this draft from last December 😬. Book review going up soon as well. Follow along as I do updates about my novel & everything in between💛

#substack #author #highfantasy #fantasyseries #novel #yafantasy #writer #firsttimeauthor #bookreview #newsletter #coffeefirst #editing
The Wheel Chooses
A New Way to Read My TBR
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June 22, 2026 at 10:21 PM