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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 2h

Don't get me wrong, I'm happy to pay for my covers, but I draw the line at £3k+ per cover, especially when I need 4 of them. Cause that was one quote 😅

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 2h

I'm open to both! The books are dark epic fantasy.

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 2h

OH sorry, I didn't realise 😅

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 3h

What are the obvious reasons? 😅 cause if it's AI, then I'm not interested.

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 3h

Do you have any examples you can share? :)

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 3h

Absolutely! ^-^

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 3h

I've actually had quotes from several designers on Reedsy before, but they were so incredibly out of my budget (by at least £1000/cover) that it's not an option 😅

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 3h

I'm the same as you 🙈 I *might* have an idea of colours, but I can't come up with a full concept. I can provide some details when asked for, but I generally don't know what I want the end result to look like.

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Addy Bross 🌈 they/xe @aebrossbooks.bsky.social · 1d

#LGBTQWriteAThon Oct. 15:

Snow White retelling WIP: Bianca actually likes spending time w/Taja, as Taja is extremely conscious (and considerate) of Bianca's needs.

Darius & Morgan 2: For Darius it's coffee, though it's not great for his anxiety 😂

AmaraJLynn💎🌌🌺GEMS & STAR FLOWERS coming soon! @amaralynn.bsky.social · 1d

#LGBTQWriteAThon October 15:

What's your MC's favorite treat?

#writesky #queerwriters #writers #lgbtqwriters

Image: a burnt orange background with two jack o' lanterns. Text: #LGBTQWriteAThon Use the tag and follow the feed on BlueSky! Tag @LGBTQWriteAThon in photos on Instagram! October 15: What's your MC's favorite treat? BlueSky: @amaralynn @rebeccafrostwrites.com Instagram: @LGBTQWriteAThon @amarajlynn @krakengoddess

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 3h

#writingcommunity who are your favourite cover designers on BlueSky? Looking for someone for a special project ^-^

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 3d

I've just made the snap decision to take this whole week off writing. I think my brain needs it, and I'm hoping that knowing I'm off for a week will be enough to cure the fatigue. I *want* to write, but it's just not happening right now.

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 3d

Hey, if you ever want a language buddy-

Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 3d

Good morning, #writingcommunity! How was your weekend? What are you working on this week? :) I've decided to take the pressure off writing Esta 4 further. If I write this week - great. If I don't - also great. I don't have a deadline for this. I don't need to rush.

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 5d

It was lovely talking to you! We can chat about languages any time, I'm game 💛

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Havetsavain Academy of Arcane @havetsavain.bsky.social · 6d

Hiya everyone!

A couple of weeks ago, I was able to participate in a podcast! Talking about our first book in our series Havetsavain Academy of Arcane!

Go check out The Reading Sparrow, & all the good work she puts in to help Indie authors! 🥳

Remember to have it so fine at Havetsavain!

#booksky

Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 6d

Episode 6 of #theReadingSparrow podcast is now out! In this one, I talked to @havetsavain.bsky.social about Havetsavain Academy of Arcane, languages, and the Bermuda triangle.

#writingcommunity #readersky

ko-fi.com/post/S1-E6-H...

S1 E6: Havetsavain Academy by Kim Floam & RJ Lindblom (fantasy)

Sarina published a post on Ko-fi

ko-fi.com

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 6d

ICYMI earlier today-

Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 6d

Episode 6 of #theReadingSparrow podcast is now out! In this one, I talked to @havetsavain.bsky.social about Havetsavain Academy of Arcane, languages, and the Bermuda triangle.

#writingcommunity #readersky

ko-fi.com/post/S1-E6-H...

S1 E6: Havetsavain Academy by Kim Floam & RJ Lindblom (fantasy)

Sarina published a post on Ko-fi

ko-fi.com

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Dahlia Donovan @dahliadonovan.bsky.social · 6d

#LGBTQWriteAThon October 10:

What will you find in my Skeleton Crew cozy series?

- Chaos Kittens
- Found Family
- An adorable autistic vampire + their witchy girlfriend
- Knitting
- a cozy paranormal world filled with magic and mystery

readerlinks.com/l/4105779

#CozyMystery #ParanormalRomance

a photo collage including the book cover for A Curse for Samhain, A photo of tacos, a raven, a roll of yarn with knitting needles, and a tarot card reading.

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 6d

Hope it helps at least a little 💛

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 6d

Episode 6 of #theReadingSparrow podcast is now out! In this one, I talked to @havetsavain.bsky.social about Havetsavain Academy of Arcane, languages, and the Bermuda triangle.

#writingcommunity #readersky

ko-fi.com/post/S1-E6-H...

S1 E6: Havetsavain Academy by Kim Floam & RJ Lindblom (fantasy)

Sarina published a post on Ko-fi

ko-fi.com

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 6d

Congrats!!

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 6d

EEP happy release day to @xakana.bsky.social and A Demon to Save Me!! 🥳

H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 6d

A Demon to Save Me is available now at all major retailers!

When life as a queer dhampir feels impossible, summoning a demon won't fix anything... right?

A queer urban sci-fantasy novel and series beginner that could stand alone, but Gabby doesn't do well alone.

www.patreon.com/posts/140772...

It's Here! Launch Day for A Demon to Save Me! | H.S. Kallinger

Get more from H.S. Kallinger on Patreon

www.patreon.com

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 6d

Matt is an excellent person who makes even more excellent book trailers. Help him out if you can.

Matt Mason - One Chaotic Author @chaoticauthor.online · 9d

I don't normally do this, but I've been burning the candle at both ends.

Other half had a major op earlier this year and now I'm in hospital for an investigation.

Regardless of what's wrong, I need rest, but I've had little work this year.

I'd appreciate if anyone is able to help out.

Support Matt Mason ❤️

Become a supporter of Matt Mason today!

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Addy Bross 🌈 they/xe @aebrossbooks.bsky.social · 6d

#LGBTQWriteAThon Oct. 9: Pride flags!

🌈 Snow White WIP: Sapphic, trans, ace, and apothisexual.
🌈 Darius & Morgan 2: Achillean, pansexual, demisexual, biromantic.

(I only have an older aesthetic with some flags, but I figured I'd still share)

Collage of images. One woman has an oversized blazer and long hair, the other has tattoos and rings. The design offers an asexual pride flag, a transgender pride flag, and a sapphic pride flag.

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 6d

a close up of a white cat with its mouth wide open

Alt: a close up of a white cat with its mouth wide open

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Sarina Langer @sarinalangerauthor.bsky.social · 6d

this post was brought to you by someone who's just bought new LIGHT day cream, which, as it turns out, is several shades too dark despite it swearing it's for light skin tones