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Amorina Carlton ~ Author, Editor @amorinacarlton.bsky.social · 16h

Thanks for the space!

My book has gotten great reviews so far! It's 1 month old today!

It is a Southern Gothic romantic suspense about Shelby, who is trying to start over at university. But will she?

You can check it out yourself at books2read.com/HollowayBoy

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The Author David Applegate @futurefantasy5.bsky.social · 9d

Time for a #writerslift

#ShamelessSelfpromoSaturday

Sshare your #art #books #Blogs #comics #music #ttrpgs #poetry below & support each other!

#Writerscommunity #readingcommunity #BookBoost #BookRecommendations #AmWriting #WritersLife #booksky

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Amorina Carlton ~ Author, Editor @amorinacarlton.bsky.social · 16h

Thanks for the space!

My book has gotten great reviews so far! It's 1 month old today!

It is a Southern Gothic romantic suspense about Shelby, who is trying to start over at university. But will she?

You can check it out yourself at books2read.com/HollowayBoy

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MT Hart @mthart.bsky.social · 8d

#writerslift!
Time to promote yourself!
READERS find your next read here!
ABP=Always Be Promoting!
Post your links, websites, books, art audiobooks, pages, WhateverItTakes! #ShamelessSelfpromoSaturday
BUY A BOOK!

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Amorina Carlton ~ Author, Editor @amorinacarlton.bsky.social · 16h

Thanks for hosting this!

My book is a Southern Gothic romantic suspense about Shelby, who is trying to start over at university. But will she?

It's getting good reviews on the Zon and GR

You can check it out yourself at books2read.com/HollowayBoy

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Kindle Promos and More @kindlepromos.bsky.social · 1d

It's Saturday and time for your daily #writerslift and to promote yourself! Post your links, websites, books, art, audiobooks, pages,#WhateverItTakes! #ShamelessSelfpromoSaturday
BUY A BOOK!
Weekly pinned tweet promo spots a top 5 profiles open on x, 2 here on Blue sky, DM for details :)

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The Author David Applegate @futurefantasy5.bsky.social · 1d

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Amorina Carlton ~ Author, Editor @amorinacarlton.bsky.social · 16h

Thanks for the space!

My book is a Southern Gothic romantic suspense about Shelby, who is trying to start over at university. But will she? You can check it out yourself at books2read.com/HollowayBoy

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Amorina Carlton ~ Author, Editor @amorinacarlton.bsky.social · 16h

Thanks for the space!

My book is a Southern Gothic romantic suspense about Shelby, who is trying to start over at university. But will she? You can check it out yourself at books2read.com/HollowayBoy

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Kiddie Speak Phonics🔡 @kiddiespeak.com · 1d

Hi, talented authors! It's #ShamelessSelfpromoSaturday —time for a fresh round of #WritersLift! 🌟 Drop your #links, #websites, #books, #art, #audiobooks, #YouTube channels, or anything else you're proud of. #writingcommunity #illustrations #readingcommunity #booksky

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Michael W. Cook, author @mikecook-author.bsky.social · 17h

Any writers on BlueSky?

Happy Saturday, readers & writers!
#ShamelessSelfpromoSaturday

#ReadingCommunity find new books

#WritersCommunity post your links

Connect with a fellow author.

#writerslift #writingcommunity
#BooksWorthReading

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Amorina Carlton ~ Author, Editor @amorinacarlton.bsky.social · 16h

Thanks for the space!

My book is a Southern Gothic romantic suspense about Shelby, who is trying to start over at university. But will she? You can check it out yourself at books2read.com/HollowayBoy

BBNYA SPOTLIGHT – Vampire Mall Cop: Damien vs. the Entrail Eater by Molly Blake - Amorina Carlton

Amorina Carlton ~ Author, Editor @amorinacarlton.bsky.social · 16h

My page has had a little bit of an update. You should check it out! See what's new.

You can drop your #blogs #websites #books and #more on this #SelfPromoSaturday as well! I'd love to take a look at other people's work!

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Amorina Carlton ~ Author, Editor @amorinacarlton.bsky.social · 16h

I'm so sorry to hear that. I had that realization a couple of times, where I felt like all I did was work a job I hated. I feel like it contributes to our illness immensely.

I hope you're able to get out of that job and into a better situation. 💕

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Amorina Carlton ~ Author, Editor @amorinacarlton.bsky.social · 1d

Reviews are coming in for #TheHollowayBoy and they've been amazing 😍 I'm humbled by how many people love my book.

These snippets from the amazing Amanda Felton left me stunned!

Grab yours at books2read.com/HollowayBoy

#5starreview #RomanticSuspense #SmallTownRomance #BookLovers #BookSky

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Amorina Carlton ~ Author, Editor @amorinacarlton.bsky.social · 2d

My latest book review discusses the absolute page-turner "The Missing Boyfriend" by Alex Stone

Check out my full thoughts and find out where to buy!

#Ad #LBTCrew #FreeBookReview #Thriller #BookSky #Readers #NewBooks 💙📚

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Amorina Carlton ~ Author, Editor @amorinacarlton.bsky.social · 4d

Excited to be spotlighting some of the books that are semifinalists in the @bbnya.bsky.social awards! Check out my blog post to learn more about them and the book!

Congrats!

BBNYA SPOTLIGHT - Vampire Mall Cop: Damien vs. the Entrail Eater by Molly Blake amorinacarlton.com/2025/10/15/b...

I'm so excited to help celebrate some of the books that made it to the semi-finals of the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) with a mini spotlight blitz tour! BBNYA is a yearly competition...

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Amorina Carlton ~ Author, Editor @amorinacarlton.bsky.social · 4d

💡BBNYA BOOK SPOTLIGHT💡

Excited to help celebrate the @bbnya.bsky.social semi-final book winners with a mini spotlight blitz tour! Today:

Worth It by @amynielsen.bsky.social

@wildinkpublishing.bsky.social

#BookSky #BBNYA #YABooks #Bookstagram

See more @ instagram.com/p/DPxE_NxCYOJ/…

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The book cover is mostly black with fruit and cracked glass on the front. It reads from top to bottom:
It wasn't easy, but it was...
Worth It

Amy Nielsen

Seventeen-year-old Angela Carter intended to pick out prom dresses with her best friend and fill out college applications during her senior year. But her father abandons the family, and her addict mother kicks her out. The now pregnant teen’s new normal is keeping her pressure cooker older boyfriend, Dale, from erupting.

When an intoxicated Dale loses control of her car one night, Angela fears she’ll never hold her unborn child. Desperate for what little stability he provides and for fear of his retaliation, Angela lies to the police when questioned about the accident. Her lie not only protects him from a DUI but also conceals a darker secret—what happens behind the closed doors of their single-wide trailer.

Set in Central Florida in the late 80s, Worth It is a story of courage, redemption, and the power of becoming your own hero.

About the Author
Amy Nielsen spent nearly twenty years on the other side of the writing aisle as a youth librarian, sharing her love of books with eager readers. Daily immersion in story took root, and she penned her YA debut, Worth It, behind her circulation desk. She is also the author of It Takes a Village: How to Build a Support System for Your Exceptional Needs Family and Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder. Amy currently works as a literary agent with The Purcell Agency. When not reading or writing, she and her family can be found boating the waters of Tampa Bay with a canine co-captain in a mermaid life vest.

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Amorina Carlton ~ Author, Editor @amorinacarlton.bsky.social · 18d

Got my first Amazon Review.
It is 5 stars, and it's AMAZING!!!

"I made the mistake of starting this book when I couldn't sleep, and whoops--several hours slipped past. So don't pick this up if you're looking for a casual read that's easy to put down!"

#booksky 💙📚

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