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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · 9d

Was recently a highlighted indie author in a BookTuber's video!

Here is the link if you'd like to check it out:

youtu.be/U9ZLEhkWg9c?... (my highlight begins at 1:08:58, but I'd highly recommend this channel if you're in the mood for some bookish tea 😉).

#indieauthor #BookSky #WritingCommunity

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Sep 10

Yes it does!

Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thank you!

Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Sep 9

To date, 50 copies of my book have officially been sold! Crazy to think that my story is in the hands of at least 50 different humans 😳

#WritingCommunity #indieauthor #debutnovella #writer #author #BookSky #WriteSky

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Sep 1

"Even the strongest family tree is no match for soil that has turned sour."

In the House of Rosewood releases today! Visit my Linktree at linktr.ee/authorashley... if you'd like to learn more!

#WritingCommunity #VictorianGothic #thrillerbooks #indieauthor #BookSky #WriteSky #releaseday ⚡📚💙

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thank you!

Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thank you so much!

Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thank you!

Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thank you so much ☺️

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Aug 21

Me when I realized that my book releases in 10 days:

#WritingCommunity #writer #author #WriteSky #BookSky

a man in a suit and tie is eating a piece of meat .

Alt: Mr. Bean dramatically dropping an oyster.

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Aug 16

Psst...new newsletter post is up: open.substack.com/pub/authoras...

#WritingCommunity #author #writer #authornewsletter #booktok #reflection #BookSky #WriteSky

What BookTok Taught Me

5 Nuggets of Wisdom Mined from the Drama

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Aug 13

For those who may want a sneak peek at my upcoming novella 😉

#WritingCommunity #Booksky #WriteSky #author #writer #bookpreview

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"Did You Know? You can read a preview of In the House of Rosewood on:"

Followed by logos for the following book sellers:

Rakuten Kobo
OverDrive
Hugendubel
!ndigo
Booktopia

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Aug 9

That moment when you witness two people discussing your book and realize that they got out of it exactly what you'd hoped they would 🥹

#indieauthor #author #WritingCommunity #writer #books #BookSky #WriteSky

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jul 31

2nd newsletter post is officially up on my Substack!

In this edition, I talk a little bit about why I write.

Feel free to check it out here: authorashleyhawley.substack.com/p/the-immort...

#authornewsletter #newsletter #WritingCommunity #writer #author

The Immortality Trick

Why I Write

authorashleyhawley.substack.com

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jul 21

Trying to get a little more active on socials as I await the release of my book. Can any fellow #WritingCommunity members recommend a good writing chat or challenge that's going on right now? Bonus points if it's for thrillers or Gothic fiction 😉

#writingchallenge #writingchat #WriteSky #BookSky

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jul 11

How it feels trying to market my book right now 😅

Any other #WritingCommunity members feeling this way?

#WriteSky #writer #author #indieauthor #bookmarketing

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Alt: Avril lavigne hitting her finger against a microphone with text that reads "Hello? Is this thing on?"

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jul 11

I have a bad feeling I will be facing this with the second book in my series. 😬

Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jul 8

Finally launched my author newsletter on Substack!

If you fancy, check out the first post here: authorashleyhawley.substack.com/p/echoing-in...

#authornewsletter #newsletter #WritingCommunity #substack #author #writer

Echoing Into the Void

A Debut Author's Introduction

authorashleyhawley.substack.com

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jul 3

It could be. I know they had trouble confirming my email address because I use a contact form. They ended up contacting me and told me to email them back to confirm my email address. After that, they were able to approve my application.

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jul 3

Even the strongest family tree is no match for soil that has turned sour.

Don't miss your chance to get in on the pre-order campaign for my debut novella: forms.gle/oGEckbL3Ex2n...

Visit ashleyhawley.com for more info!

⚡📚💙

#preorder #BookSky #WriteSky #VictorianGothic #supportindieauthors

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jul 3

I know I had some issues when I was setting up mine. The website must list the published (or to be published) books, including a cover and ISBNs, and the website needs to show the email address somewhere to confirm contact info.

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jun 27

Hello, #WritingCommunity!

Now that pre-orders are alive and well for Book One in my series, I am already setting my sights on Book Two. Notes and an (incredibly rough) outline were worked on just this morning. Can't wait to see where this one ends up!

#writing #series #VictorianGothic #thrillers

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jun 25

No better mail than book mail! My first batch of author copies for In the House of Rosewood came in today! Now to sign them for family, friends, & beta readers 💖

(Psst, pre-orders are available now. See my pinned post for details 😉)

#WritingCommunity #authorcopies #author #WriteSky #BookSky

Paperback copies of In the House of Rosewood inside a cardboard box. One set is upside down and another set is right side up.

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jun 23

#preorders #preordercampaign #VictorianGothic #Gothic #thrillerbooks #thrillers #author #writer #debutauthor #indiepublishing

Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jun 23

This just in: For those who may have already pre-ordered my book (or those who are on the fence), I just posted some info about my new pre-order campaign over on my Facebook page. Click here to check it out!: www.facebook.com/share/p/163w...

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#WritingCommunity #Booksky #WriteSky #indieauthor

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jun 23

This just in: For those who may have already pre-ordered my book (or those who are on the fence), I just posted some info about my new pre-order campaign over on my Facebook page. Click here to check it out!: www.facebook.com/share/p/163w...

⚡📚💙

#WritingCommunity #Booksky #WriteSky #indieauthor

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