Maria Schneider
@bearmountainbooks.bsky.social
Author of Executive Lunch, One Good Eclair, Dragons of Wendal, Under Witch Moon, Null Witch. Blog: http://www.BearMountainBooks.com
T.M Baumgartner won the Mysterious Murders story contest! I love her books! You can read the story here: www.mysteriousmurders.com Baumgartner's books are at all retailers. A good one to start: All Gremlins Great and Small. www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...? Dragon Freehold is my favorite!!!
Mysterious Murders
Angela C Nurse
Crime Fiction Author, Creative Writing Coach, Co-founder & Judge of the Mysterious Murders Competition
www.mysteriousmurders.com
December 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
T.M Baumgartner won the Mysterious Murders story contest! I love her books! You can read the story here: www.mysteriousmurders.com Baumgartner's books are at all retailers. A good one to start: All Gremlins Great and Small. www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...? Dragon Freehold is my favorite!!!
Such talent!!!
From pencil to color, it's all done by hand. Here is under a timelapse of my recent comic strip: two days of work in 30s. I use Krita to bring my art to life, on Debian, one stroke at a time.
Check out my making-of dir for 20 more: www.peppercarrot.com/0_sources/mi...
#krita #debian #timelapse
Check out my making-of dir for 20 more: www.peppercarrot.com/0_sources/mi...
#krita #debian #timelapse
December 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Such talent!!!
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Little Free Library with art to go.
December 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Little Free Library with art to go.
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SIR, you are very kind. For folks who like their fantasy silly and full of dad jokes, I humbly recommend The Part About the Dragon was (Mostly) True, and if you order it from my favorite folks @gibsonsbookstore.bsky.social, even better!
gibsonsbookstore.com/book/9781956...
gibsonsbookstore.com/book/9781956...
gibsonsbookstore.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
SIR, you are very kind. For folks who like their fantasy silly and full of dad jokes, I humbly recommend The Part About the Dragon was (Mostly) True, and if you order it from my favorite folks @gibsonsbookstore.bsky.social, even better!
gibsonsbookstore.com/book/9781956...
gibsonsbookstore.com/book/9781956...
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Family saga/historical fiction traces the life of one boy separated from his family during the mass expulsion of Mexican Americans and Mexican nationals starting in 1930s LA.
desireezamorano.com/dispossessed/
desireezamorano.com/dispossessed/
Dispossessed
Dispossessed traces the life of Manuel, a boy who is separated from his parents during the mass expulsion of Mexican Americans and Mexican nationals in Los Angeles during the 1930s.  …
desireezamorano.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Family saga/historical fiction traces the life of one boy separated from his family during the mass expulsion of Mexican Americans and Mexican nationals starting in 1930s LA.
desireezamorano.com/dispossessed/
desireezamorano.com/dispossessed/
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Thank you, sir!
Hey, Bluesky!
My #historical #cozy #crime featuring a cast of #queer women determined to #ResistTheHeteropatriarchy and thwart deadly shenanigans is available wherever books are sold!
A Murderous Business
bit.ly/AMurderousBu...
Hey, Bluesky!
My #historical #cozy #crime featuring a cast of #queer women determined to #ResistTheHeteropatriarchy and thwart deadly shenanigans is available wherever books are sold!
A Murderous Business
bit.ly/AMurderousBu...
A Murderous Business 9781250356482 - Macmillan
A sharp, captivating historical mystery about two queer women in turn-of-the-century New York, for fans of Lavender House and A Most Agreeable Murde...
bit.ly
December 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Thank you, sir!
Hey, Bluesky!
My #historical #cozy #crime featuring a cast of #queer women determined to #ResistTheHeteropatriarchy and thwart deadly shenanigans is available wherever books are sold!
A Murderous Business
bit.ly/AMurderousBu...
Hey, Bluesky!
My #historical #cozy #crime featuring a cast of #queer women determined to #ResistTheHeteropatriarchy and thwart deadly shenanigans is available wherever books are sold!
A Murderous Business
bit.ly/AMurderousBu...
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Fresh out of the kiln! Our Pompeian pestle takes inspiration from real Roman finds & is perfect for adding ancient flair to yourkitchen.
Order today and we’ll post it out in time for tomorrow’s last tracked UK post before Christmas 🎁
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
Order today and we’ll post it out in time for tomorrow’s last tracked UK post before Christmas 🎁
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
December 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Fresh out of the kiln! Our Pompeian pestle takes inspiration from real Roman finds & is perfect for adding ancient flair to yourkitchen.
Order today and we’ll post it out in time for tomorrow’s last tracked UK post before Christmas 🎁
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
Order today and we’ll post it out in time for tomorrow’s last tracked UK post before Christmas 🎁
Grab yours here 👇
potted-history.co.uk/products/pom...
Look at this from one of my very favorite artists!! Maxine Vee!!!
December 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Look at this from one of my very favorite artists!! Maxine Vee!!!
Good one!
December 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Good one!
Australia and New Zealand peeps! 500 under $5 #booksky #blackbooksky - Sale is ONLY at Kobo online bookstore! www.kobo.com/au/en/p/500-... I see authors: Nora Roberts, Tad Williams (sci/fi), Micheal Connelly, Elizabeth George!
@eliseswritings.bsky.social pls share!
@eliseswritings.bsky.social pls share!
December 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Australia and New Zealand peeps! 500 under $5 #booksky #blackbooksky - Sale is ONLY at Kobo online bookstore! www.kobo.com/au/en/p/500-... I see authors: Nora Roberts, Tad Williams (sci/fi), Micheal Connelly, Elizabeth George!
@eliseswritings.bsky.social pls share!
@eliseswritings.bsky.social pls share!
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#audio book sale at kobo this week--saw some Brandon Sanderson, Caitlin Rozakis (this was good), Wool by Hugh Howey, some kids books, #booksky #blackbooksy www.kobo.com/us/en/p/holi...
December 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
#audio book sale at kobo this week--saw some Brandon Sanderson, Caitlin Rozakis (this was good), Wool by Hugh Howey, some kids books, #booksky #blackbooksy www.kobo.com/us/en/p/holi...
#audio book sale at kobo this week--saw some Brandon Sanderson, Caitlin Rozakis (this was good), Wool by Hugh Howey, some kids books, #booksky #blackbooksy www.kobo.com/us/en/p/holi...
December 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
#audio book sale at kobo this week--saw some Brandon Sanderson, Caitlin Rozakis (this was good), Wool by Hugh Howey, some kids books, #booksky #blackbooksy www.kobo.com/us/en/p/holi...
Sounds about right!
December 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Sounds about right!
I LOVE TURTLES! www.bbc.com/future/artic... Some good news for a change!!
Seven quiet wins for climate and nature in 2025
Here are the year's breakthroughs for the climate and nature you might have missed.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I LOVE TURTLES! www.bbc.com/future/artic... Some good news for a change!!
A Brandon Sanderson audio on sale at Kobo (if you don't use kobo yet, just download the app to your phone to listen to audiobooks) www.kobo.com/us/en/audiob... I also saw one I've read by Caitlin Rozakis: www.kobo.com/us/en/audiob... It was hilarious! #booksky #blackbooksky
Edgedancer audiobook by Brandon Sanderson - Rakuten Kobo
Listen to "Edgedancer" by Brandon Sanderson available from Rakuten Kobo. Narrated by Kate Reading. Start a free 30-day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Three years ago, Lift asked a godd...
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December 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A Brandon Sanderson audio on sale at Kobo (if you don't use kobo yet, just download the app to your phone to listen to audiobooks) www.kobo.com/us/en/audiob... I also saw one I've read by Caitlin Rozakis: www.kobo.com/us/en/audiob... It was hilarious! #booksky #blackbooksky
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In this Re-Writing episode, we sat down with Grace Callaway, USA Today and international best-selling author of historical romances (that are often on the steamier side, with lots of mystery and adventure)
https://open.spotify.com/show/0diNaDscXZ4uqpetFWNILp?si=34fbebd706e64284
https://open.spotify.com/show/0diNaDscXZ4uqpetFWNILp?si=34fbebd706e64284
December 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In this Re-Writing episode, we sat down with Grace Callaway, USA Today and international best-selling author of historical romances (that are often on the steamier side, with lots of mystery and adventure)
https://open.spotify.com/show/0diNaDscXZ4uqpetFWNILp?si=34fbebd706e64284
https://open.spotify.com/show/0diNaDscXZ4uqpetFWNILp?si=34fbebd706e64284
500 under $5 if you live in New Zealand or Australia #booksky #blackbooksky - Sale is ONLY at Kobo online bookstore! www.kobo.com/au/en/p/500-... I see authors: Nora Roberts, Tad Williams (sci/fi), Micheal Connelly, Elizabeth George!
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December 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
500 under $5 if you live in New Zealand or Australia #booksky #blackbooksky - Sale is ONLY at Kobo online bookstore! www.kobo.com/au/en/p/500-... I see authors: Nora Roberts, Tad Williams (sci/fi), Micheal Connelly, Elizabeth George!
The first book in the fabulous @murderbotbot.bsky.social MurderBot series, All Systems Red, is on sale on Kobo today for 2.99! Grab this one. The dry humor alone can carry you thru the holidays! www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/... #booksky @marthawells.com Genre: Sci/fi
All Systems Red ebook by Martha Wells - Rakuten Kobo
Read "All Systems Red The Murderbot Diaries" by Martha Wells available from Rakuten Kobo. Winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award for Best Novella
Winner of the Alex Award
A New York Times and USA...
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December 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The first book in the fabulous @murderbotbot.bsky.social MurderBot series, All Systems Red, is on sale on Kobo today for 2.99! Grab this one. The dry humor alone can carry you thru the holidays! www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/... #booksky @marthawells.com Genre: Sci/fi
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ALERT: The Rhode Island Blood Center is calling for immediate blood donations, especially with type O- and B- blood, after Saturday’s incident.
Hospitals need extra supply right now.
Extended donor center hours are available.
If you’re eligible, please donate.
Hospitals need extra supply right now.
Extended donor center hours are available.
If you’re eligible, please donate.
December 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
ALERT: The Rhode Island Blood Center is calling for immediate blood donations, especially with type O- and B- blood, after Saturday’s incident.
Hospitals need extra supply right now.
Extended donor center hours are available.
If you’re eligible, please donate.
Hospitals need extra supply right now.
Extended donor center hours are available.
If you’re eligible, please donate.
#booksky This serie is on Kobo and in Kobo Plus: www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
December 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
#booksky This serie is on Kobo and in Kobo Plus: www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
Stocking Stuffer: Ghost Town (the audiobook) is on sale at Google Play for 99 cents! #booksky #blackbooksky Urban Fantasy / cozy play.google.com/store/audiob...
Ghost Town by Maria Schneider - Audiobooks on Google Play
Ghost Town audiobook written by Maria Schneider. Narrated by Maria Schneider. Get instant access to all your favorite books. No monthly commitment. Listen online or offline with Android, iOS, web, Chr...
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December 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Stocking Stuffer: Ghost Town (the audiobook) is on sale at Google Play for 99 cents! #booksky #blackbooksky Urban Fantasy / cozy play.google.com/store/audiob...
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SALE 🕯️✨
Today’s highlight is a Roman lamp recreated from a sherd found at Rathgureen, County Galway. Though Ireland was never part of the Roman Empire, this rare lamp shows Roman influence reached those shores.
Unwrap history:
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#RomanHistory #sherdnerd
Today’s highlight is a Roman lamp recreated from a sherd found at Rathgureen, County Galway. Though Ireland was never part of the Roman Empire, this rare lamp shows Roman influence reached those shores.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rat...
#RomanHistory #sherdnerd
December 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
SALE 🕯️✨
Today’s highlight is a Roman lamp recreated from a sherd found at Rathgureen, County Galway. Though Ireland was never part of the Roman Empire, this rare lamp shows Roman influence reached those shores.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rat...
#RomanHistory #sherdnerd
Today’s highlight is a Roman lamp recreated from a sherd found at Rathgureen, County Galway. Though Ireland was never part of the Roman Empire, this rare lamp shows Roman influence reached those shores.
Unwrap history:
potted-history.co.uk/products/rat...
#RomanHistory #sherdnerd
More audiobooks on sale! Download app, get great deals, listen to audiobooks from Kobo! www.kobo.com/us/en/list/m... All of them under 9.99.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
More audiobooks on sale! Download app, get great deals, listen to audiobooks from Kobo! www.kobo.com/us/en/list/m... All of them under 9.99.
Audio #books on #sale at kobo (just download the app and listen on any device just like everywhere) The Deborah Wilde stories are good! www.kobo.com/us/en/list/h... Holiday deals!
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Deals so stellar, they’re practically from another galaxy. Choose from millions of great eBooks at Rakuten Kobo. See reviews, enjoy a free preview and start reading in seconds! Read More with Rakuten ...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Audio #books on #sale at kobo (just download the app and listen on any device just like everywhere) The Deborah Wilde stories are good! www.kobo.com/us/en/list/h... Holiday deals!
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Graphic Audio’s Diamond Fire preorder is up now (it’ll roll out to other retailers soon). We’re heads-down writing and signing, so things are busy behind the scenes - but there’s always time for a Friday snippet
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Diamonds, Zaden, and Mod R’s Holiday - ILONA ANDREWS
Dear BDH, Mod R is taking a couple of weeks off for the holiday and other reasons, which means you are stuck with me starting with this Saturday until after Monday 29th. You are my favorite people and...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Graphic Audio’s Diamond Fire preorder is up now (it’ll roll out to other retailers soon). We’re heads-down writing and signing, so things are busy behind the scenes - but there’s always time for a Friday snippet
ilona-andrews.com/blog/diamond...
ilona-andrews.com/blog/diamond...