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DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · 4d

It’s the final day of drink week!
Dive in to the immersive world of Eastern Embarkation:
Featuring the Emville Liberate cruise ship, and its many bars and specialty drinks! Check out the other drinks we featured and let us know your favorite in the comments! #booksky #romancebook

Promotional picture of the “Last Call on the Rocks” drink, a fun fictional drink featured in the romance novel Eastern Embarkation. This heartfelt story takes place in an immersive one-week cruise setting aboard the Emville Liberate fictional cruise ship, this is a drink at “The Rocks” whisky bar onboard. The caption overlay reads:
A slow-burn blend of spicy bourbon and ginger liqueur with a dash of bitters, cooled by a smoked ice sphere that releases a hint of fire with every sip. It’s dark, smooth, and unapologetically bold — the kind of drink that keeps its secrets until the last drop.

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DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · 5d

It’s drink week, Day 3!
Dive in to the immersive world of Eastern Embarkation:
Featuring the Emville Liberate cruise ship, and its many bars and specialty drinks! #booksky #romancebook #romancereads #DJLaingBooks

Promotional picture of the “Whatcha Bean Doing” drink, a fun fictional drink featured in the romance novel Eastern Embarkation. This heartfelt story takes place in an immersive one-week cruise setting aboard the Emville Liberate fictional cruise ship, this is a drink at “Crystal Bean” coffee & libations bar onboard. The caption overlay reads:
A bold mix of silky cold brew shaken with vanilla bean simple syrup, dark rum, amaretto, and coffee liqueur, served over an ice sphere. Finished with a vanilla-sugar rim and a whisper of whipped cream, it’s smooth enough for quiet mornings and bold enough for midnight laughter — because even small talk tastes better with espresso and rum.

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DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · 6d

It’s drink week, Day 2!
Dive in to the immersive world of Eastern Embarkation:
Featuring the Emville Liberate cruise ship, and its many bars and specialty drinks!
#booksky #romancebook

Promotional picture of the “Below Deck Behavior” drink, a fun fictional drink featured in the romance novel Eastern Embarkation. This heartfelt story takes place in an immersive one-week cruise setting aboard the Emville Liberate fictional cruise ship, this is a drink at “The Squeeze” wine & mojito bar onboard. The caption overlay reads:
Spiced rum and cherry liqueur blended into ginger beer for trouble you can taste. It’s equal parts sweet and heat, with just enough fizz to talk you out of good decisions. The cherry’s innocent — everything else isn’t.

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DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · 7d

It’s drink week!
Dive in to the immersive world of Eastern Embarkation:
Featuring the Emville Liberate cruise ship, & its many bars and specialty drinks! #cruisecocktails #drinkspiration #bookishcocktails #literarylibations #bookskyromance #booksky #bookskyreaders #secondchanceromance #DJLaingBooks

Promotional picture of the ”Berry Persuasive“ drink, a fun fictional drink featured in the romance novel Eastern Embarkation. This heartfelt story takes place in an immersive one-week cruise setting aboard the Emville Liberate fictional cruise ship, and this is a featured drink at “The Squeeze” wine & mojito bar onboard. The caption overlay reads:
A burst of fresh berries meets mint and lime in this sparkling temptation that’s as smooth as it is sly. It starts off sweet, talks you into just one more, and before you know it, you’re making plans with someone whose name you don’t remember — or maybe you’re just dancing like nobody’s watching. Either way, it’s doing its job.

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DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · 10d

Eastern Embarkation now available at Amazon AND Barnes & Noble. #romancereads #booksky #kindleunlimited #barnesandnoble #newromance

AI generated image of candlelight and wine, complementing the cover photo of the new release novel, Eastern Embarkation. The caption overlay reads: Warm, witty, and deeply human, Eastern Embarkation is a sun-soaked story of healing, friendship, and the quiet courage it takes to open one’s heart again. Welcome aboard the Ocean Horizons Romance series.

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DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · 10d

It’s EXCERPT week! To close out the week, today is “Two-For-Friday”, featuring a pair from our MMC - Randy. #romancereads #newromance #kindleunlimited #barnesandnoble #booksky

AI generated image of two men, talking and observing the ocean at a cruise ship deck railing. Promoting the new release novel Eastern Embarkation. The caption overlay is an excerpt from the book of a conversation between them: “I’ve got a feeling this trip’s gonna put you in the right place,” Darin said. “I really do.” “Thanks, bud. I don’t know why I just blurted all that out to a stranger.” “Maybe it’s because you were ready to.”

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DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · 10d

It’s EXCERPT week! To close out the week, today is “Two-For-Friday”, featuring a pair from our MMC - Randy. #romancereads #booktok #booksky #kindleunlimited

AI generated image of a bar, promoting the new novel Eastern Embarkation. The caption overlay reads: “The place had picked up, just as I’d guessed. Foot traffic buzzed, bars filled, and I made my way to The Rocks, a whisky-focused spot. I ordered another single-malt to carry my through the rest of the evening and leaned on the glass railing to watch the activity below. Tomorrow, I’d dive into the social side of things. Tonight, getting my bearings was enough.”

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DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · 11d

It’s EXCERPT week! I’m sharing snippets from Eastern Embarkation all week long. Previews of more, as well as full, free access available through Kindle Unlimited - all at www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQZK36VS. #newrelease #kindleunlimited #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #romancebooksofinstagram

AI generated picture of a pool deck on a cruise ship with the sun setting in the background. Caption is an excerpt from the new novel Eastern Embarkation: “I do want to be more social again. This is very odd for me to be going through this. It never happened when Simms was around.” “How long did you say you have been doing this on your own?” Shay asked. “Five years.” “Maybe it was just time. Life is cyclical, right?” “Shay, you are exceptionally wise for your age.”

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DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · 12d

Eastern Embarkation now available at Amazon AND Barnes & Noble
#NewRelease #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #cruise #KindleUnlimited

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DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · 12d

Now available in paperback @barnesandnoble.com

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/eastern-em...
#newrelease #romance #booksky #romancebooks #barnesandnoble

Cover art for new release Eastern Embarkation, now available at Barnes & Noble!

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DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · 13d

It's EXCERPT week! I'm sharing snippets from Eastern Embarkation all week long. Previews of more, as well as full, free access available through Kindle Unlimited - all at www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQZK36VS. #newrelease #kindleunlimited #booksbooksbooks #bookstagram #romancebooks #goodreads

DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · 13d

One of the most heartwarming stories of 2025 - Eastern Embarkation - 1st in the Ocean Horizons Romance series #bookstagram #romance #kindleunlimited #booksbooksbooks #booksky #heartwarming

DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · 19d

Excellent points in favor of the deck!

DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · 19d

Eastern Embarkation is now available in Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and paperback at Amazon. Links in website in bio. #romance #romancereads #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #goodreads

Beach scene promoting new release of Eastern Embarkation romance novel.

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DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · 19d

If you could take a week-long cruise, which would you rather: sun-soaked beach adventures or quiet mornings with a book on deck? #booksky #travelreads #beachread #vacationmode

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DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · 21d

Welcome aboard… #booksky #newrelease #Romance #kindlebooks #singlescruise #booktober #romancebooks #RomanceReads #romancereaders #RomanceWriter

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DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · Sep 19

Launch day! 📚 My debut novel Eastern Embarkation is live — the first in the Ocean Horizons series.

A story of friendship, hope & second chances, set aboard a Caribbean cruise. 🌊✨

👉 Available worldwide on Amazon + free on Kindle Unlimited!
More at djlaing.com 💙
#BookLaunch #RomanceReaders

Promotional picture for Eastern Embarkation novel. Two widowed hearts. One Caribbean cruise. Sometimes the journey you need is the one you never planned.

DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · Mar 18

The kind of holiday we at Drinking & Writing Book Club can get behind…
Sláinte! #theperfectpour 🍀

DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · Jan 1

From the nighttime skyline of Bonaire, I wish you all a Happy New Year, and that 2025 is your best year ever!

DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · Dec 11

I’m proud to introduce the cover reveal for Eastern Embarkation…
Here we go!
It’s been a journey to get here, looking forward to book launch coming VERY SOON!
#NewRelease #Romance #BookTwitter #KindleUnlimited #ComingSoon #RomanticReads #DJLaing #DrinkingAndWriting #DWBC

Book Cover for D.J. Laing’s upcoming new release, Eastern Embarkation

DJ Laing - Drinking & Writing Book Club @djlaing.com · Nov 14

That is entirely doubtable.

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No spam intention. @miverraswrites.bsky.social · Apr 10

"How could she leave the Central Hearth without taking her things with her? She said she would get them before leaving."
"She probably never took her things with her because she may have never left the Central Hearth."

Continuous mystery. The ultimate page-turner.

Amazon, Ebay:
linktr.ee/miverras

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matildamadison.bsky.social @matildamadison.bsky.social · Mar 5

Excerpt from #adukemakesadeal available now for pre-order! #matildamadison #dragonbladepublishing #historicalromance #booktok #bookstagram #gamblingpeersseries #thegamblingpeers

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NOT a spam. I just followed many people. @miverras.bsky.social · Feb 11

"That person must have climbed up here from the trapdoor and escaped through it. It's impossible for someone to climb the generator well."

Suspense until the end. The Hidden Face novel by M. I. Verras

Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Hidden-Face-...

Ebay, B&N, Walmart, and more:
linktr.ee/miverras

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Kristine Charles @wordsbykc.bsky.social · Jan 27

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Sign up for my newsletter at wordsbykristinecharles.com

#romancelandia #romanceauthors #amwritingromance #amwriting

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