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Tiny creatures, enormous adventures!

Discover a world of busy bees, curious beetles, and tiny heroes in my children's poetry collection, Poems to Take You on Another Insect Journey.

What's your favorite insect?

#writingcommunity #poetry #kidlit #readindie
November 2, 2026 at 12:04 PM
saltpublishing.com
'Philosophy drives a smart existential thriller' – James Smart in the Guardian on Time Being by Jude Cook. A philosophy professor faces a moral dilemma of her own, with her career, health and a police investigation all closing in. Published by Salt, £10.99.

#TimeBeing #JudeCook #ReadIndie
October 31, 2026 at 12:11 PM
bethbarany.bsky.social
Into the Black, Book 1 in the Janey McCallister Mystery series now on Hoopla. CSI in space! Detectives, crime, space station! tinyurl.com/4y5j5zey #ReadIndie
November 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
bethbarany.bsky.social
Discover a world of wonder and excitement with @BethBarany's #INTOTHEBLACK. This thrilling sci-fi adventure is perfect for anyone who loves an epic journey filled with danger and mystery. #sciencefiction #bookbuzz bit.ly/3eYrAJ0 #ReadIndie
October 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
bywaterbooks.bsky.social
🏳️‍🌈📚 👀📚🏳️‍🌈
‼️ Stories aren’t just what we publish—they’re who we are.
👊 Inclusive.
👊 Respected.
👊 Queer-centered.
👊 Authentic.
👊 Artistic.
👊 Bold.
👊 Independent.
👊 Human.

#LGBTQBooks #QueerLit #LGBTQBooks #QueerReads #ReadIndie #BookSky
A colorful word cloud graphic that highlights WE ARE ALL STORIES and features Bywater Books and its Amble Press and Lantern Room Books imprints. The graphic features the names of all the authors who write for the publishing house, along with all the staff who bring those stories to life. The names are in various fonts and colors.
November 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
bethbarany.bsky.social
Discover a world of wonder and excitement with @BethBarany's #INTOTHEBLACK. This thrilling sci-fi adventure is perfect for anyone who loves an epic journey filled with danger and mystery. #sciencefiction #bookbuzz bit.ly/3eYrAJ0 #ReadIndie
October 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
bethbarany.bsky.social
Attention science fiction + mystery fans! Get ready for a thrilling ride into the unknown with #INTOTHEBLACK by @BethBarany. This detective space station will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end! #scifi #bookrecommendation bit.ly/3eYrAJ0 #ReadIndie
October 30, 2026 at 7:01 AM
bethbarany.bsky.social
Attention science fiction + mystery fans! Get ready for a thrilling ride into the unknown with #INTOTHEBLACK by @BethBarany. This detective space station will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end! #scifi #bookrecommendation bit.ly/3eYrAJ0 #ReadIndie
October 30, 2026 at 7:01 AM
bywaterbooks.bsky.social
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Some say our books don't follow the rules.
We call that a competitive advantage.
Read outside the lines.
Bywater Books—we're refreshingly different.

#SapphicBooks #LGBTQBooks #QuuerLit #ReadIndie #BookSky
Surreal desert scene featuring a large octopus in crashing ocean waves, a caterpillar train, a small ghost, and a giraffe atop the bright green text CURIOSITY DRIVES OUR CREATIVE SIDE. Bywater Books logo in the corner.
October 27, 2026 at 1:03 PM
lauragarden.bsky.social
ARCs on NetGalley now!
#SapphicRomance #writersky #ReadIndie #BookSky
October 23, 2026 at 3:25 PM
lauragarden.bsky.social
ARCs on NetGalley now!
#SapphicRomance #ReadIndie #BookSky #WriterSky
October 23, 2026 at 3:24 PM
zsaffrynterra.bsky.social
The pup thinks he aced his serious assassin face. I could tell him that he’s six pounds of cuteness but that would burst his baddie bubble.

We just finished reading KILLER QUILL by Shida Ketzer.

#amreading #readindie
October 23, 2026 at 8:10 PM
bywaterbooks.bsky.social
🏳️‍🌈📚 I ❤️ SAPPHIC 📚🏳️‍🌈

⛰️ Books set in the Green Mountain State, baby!
🧀 Who doesn't love cheese, maple syrup & pretty leaves?
❤️ Oh, and falling in love?!?!?

#SapphicRomance #RomCom #BooksSetInVermont #ReadIndie #BookSky
Graphic with a red grid background and a black central card topped with an exclamation mark. Bold red text reads "Books Set in Vermont" above rainbow script text reading "I Heart Sapphic". Features illustrations of a cow, maple leaf, syrup bottle, and the Bywater Books logo. Promotional graphic for the I Heart SapphFIC Reading Challenge: Books Set in Vermont, featuring two tablets displaying the book cover for Switch by Ann McMan. The cover shows a green background with railroad tracks and a red heart. Text below advertises the sale price of $3.99, available only on Amazon; the promotion ends today. Promotional graphic for the I Heart SapphFIC Reading Challenge: Books Set in Vermont, featuring two tablets displaying the book cover for Backcast by Ann McMan. The cover shows a pale green background with a bottle cap featuring Backcast Pale Ale. Text below advertises the sale price of $2.99, available only on Amazon; the promotion ends today.
October 23, 2026 at 1:04 PM
amaralynn.bsky.social
Night Moth is coming....

Read Night Moth, my sweet and cozy romance about sapphic disabled moth girls, before anyone else while supporting LGBTQ charities (a different one will receive the profits each quarter)

books2read.com/u/bPWk0x

#writesky #readindie #indiebooks #charity #anthology
Top image: historic Fresno archway spanning across Van Ness Avenue, reading "FRESNO" in large block letters, with "THE BEST LITTLE CITY IN THE U.S.A." bottom-left image: an old, Victorian-style house. top-right a white silk moth resting on a dark leaf. bottom-right a tiger moth with orange and black wings.
October 21, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Looking for new #books to read? Authors — drop your links below so we can explore, share, and support your work. 📚💜

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October 18, 2026 at 8:17 PM
bywaterbooks.bsky.social
🏳️‍🌈📚 I ❤️ SAPPHIC 📚🏳️‍🌈

🚂 An accidental train conductor.
💘 Romance-reader besties.
🤡 First dates gone gloriously wrong.
🐈 Looking for true love & a damn cat.
🎟️ Will she ever get her HEA?

#SapphicRomance #RomCom #BooksSetInVermont #ReadIndie #BookSky
Promotional graphic for the I Heart SapphFIC Reading Challenge: Books Set in Vermont, featuring two tablets displaying the book cover for Switch by Ann McMan. The cover shows a green background with railroad tracks and a red heart. Text below advertises the sale price of $3.99, available only on Amazon, ending October 23rd.
October 19, 2026 at 1:03 PM
bywaterbooks.bsky.social
🏳️‍🌈📚 I ❤️ SAPPHIC 📚🏳️‍🌈

🎨 Fierce feminist art.
✍️ Thirteen sapphic authors.
🎣 Tournament bass fishing?!
🐟 A wise-cracking fish named Phoebe.
🍸 Happy hours, hidden desires & literary chaos.

#SapphicRomance #SapphicBooks #ReadIndie #BookSky
Promotional graphic for the I Heart SapphFIC Reading Challenge: Books Set in Vermont, featuring two tablets displaying the book cover for Backcast by Ann McMan. The cover shows a pale green background with a bottle cap featuring Backcast Pale Ale. Text below advertises the sale price of $2.99, available only on Amazon, ending October 23rd.
October 19, 2026 at 3:03 PM
bethbarany.bsky.social
Discover a world of wonder and excitement with @BethBarany's #INTOTHEBLACK. This thrilling sci-fi adventure is perfect for anyone who loves an epic journey filled with danger and mystery. #sciencefiction #bookbuzz bit.ly/3eYrAJ0 #ReadIndie
October 16, 2026 at 2:15 PM
bethbarany.bsky.social
Science fiction + mystery enthusiasts, get ready to blast off into a world of adventure with @BethBarany's #INTOTHEBLACK! This thrilling read will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. #scifibooks #bookrecommendation bit.ly/3eYrAJ0 #ReadIndie
October 16, 2026 at 1:15 AM
bethbarany.bsky.social
Ready for a thrilling ride through the unknown? Check out @BethBarany's #INTOTHEBLACK! This action-packed science fiction mystery novel is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. #scifibooks #booktwitter bit.ly/3eYrAJ0 #ReadIndie
October 16, 2026 at 5:15 AM
bethbarany.bsky.social
Mystery lovers, prepare to be captivated! #INTOTHEBLACK by @BethBarany is a gripping blend of science fiction and mystery that will leave you guessing until the final pages. Don't miss out on this fantastic read! #mystery #booklover bit.ly/3eYrAJ0 #ReadIndie
October 16, 2026 at 1:15 PM
bethbarany.bsky.social
Looking for a novel that will transport you to another world? Look no further than @BethBarany's #INTOTHEBLACK first-in-series. This captivating read will take you on a journey that you won't soon forget! #scifilife #bookworm bit.ly/3eYrAJ0 #ReadIndie
October 15, 2026 at 8:15 PM
bethbarany.bsky.social
Anything goes at Bijoux de LEtoile space station casino -- until theft turns to murder and first-time lead investigator Janey McCallister must find the killer before he escapes into the black. bit.ly/3lg2qsD #ReadIndie
October 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM
bethbarany.bsky.social
Embark on a thrilling adventure with Janey McCallister in "Into The Black." This free sci-fi mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat as Janey navigates a world of enhanced humans, dangerous secrets, and a race against a killer. dl.bookfunnel.com/4m4acpu0bn #ReadIndie
October 16, 2026 at 12:15 PM
bethbarany.bsky.social
Looking for a unique and exciting read? Look no further than #INTOTHEBLACK by @BethBarany. This thrilling sci-fi mystery adventure is a must-read for fans of this genre blend. Get your copy now + start the series! #sciencefiction #bookbuzz bit.ly/3eYrAJ0 #ReadIndie
October 15, 2026 at 7:15 PM