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Claris Lam

@clarislamauthor.bsky.social

The nomination phase for the #IndieInkAwards end TODAY!🏆

If you enjoyed reading any of my books this year, please consider nominating all of them,

Learn more about the Indie Ink Awards at: indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...

Thanks for your support!

#booksky #writesky #bookawards

Image reads: Nominate my books for the 2025 Indie Ink Awards!!

Nominations close Nov. 30th, 2025

Nominate my books at: https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2025

November 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM

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Niranjan 🇮🇳

@ormakal.bsky.social

Hey #WeAintBuyingIt peeps, check out this bundle of books on itch-io that goes to indie creators, most of whom are marginalised!

There are two smaller bundles, linked in the big bundle page!

#booksky #queersky #blacksky #queerwriters #queeradultsff 📢📚 🩷🧙♂️⚔️ 🪐📚 📚🖤 🌈📚🪐

Black Friday BIG Bundle! by Niranjan and 27 others

Black Friday BIG Bundle!: 41 items for $56.00

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November 29, 2025 at 9:49 AM

Claris Lam

@clarislamauthor.bsky.social

TWO DAYS LEFT to nominate my books for the #IndieInkAwards!🏆

If you enjoyed reading any of my books this year, please consider nominating all of them!

Nominations end on Nov. 30th, 2025.

Learn more about the Indie Ink Awards at: indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...

#booksky #writesky #awards

Nominate my books at:
https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2025
Nominate my books
for the
2025 Indie Ink Awards!!
Nominations close Nov. 30th, 2025!

November 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM

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Claris Lam

@clarislamauthor.bsky.social

My book "Refilling The Well" is 40% off until December 1st, 2025 for Black Friday! 📚 🛍️

Please note: The sale applies to ebook copies only. Sale also does not apply on Amazon.

Get RTW on Itchio: itch.io/s/160180/bla...

Get RTW on all other retailers: books2read.com/u/bp20yW

#blackfriday

Image reads: Black Friday Big Sale - up to 40% off - shop now.

Sale available on all retailers except Amazon. Applicable to ebooks only!

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November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦

@diannalgunn.bsky.social

OH HEY THIS BUNDLE IS LIVE NOW

Go grab BOTH Moonshadow books and a TON of other #IndieBooks for less money than a single night out #BookSky

✨Eliza Mares✨ @elizamaresauthor.bsky.social · 4d

This Friday is Creator Day on Itch, so we're celebrating with this amazing bundle!!

Grab 74 titles for only $50 (that's an 82% savings!) & feel good knowing every penny goes directly toward the 45 small creators who made it happen. 💙📚

Sale starts tomorrow! Find it here: itch.io/b/3410/creat...

HUGE CREATOR DAY BUNDLE. Ebooks, audiobooks, games, & more. 70+ items, on sale for only $50. That's an 82% savings!

November 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM

Claris Lam

@clarislamauthor.bsky.social

Don't wait to get 41 books in this #BlackFriday bundle sale!📚🛒

#booksale #booksky #writesky #books

Claris Lam @clarislamauthor.bsky.social · 4d

My books “Winner Takes All” and “Refilling The Well” are in a group #BlackFriday sale on Itch.io! 📚 🛒

You can either buy a BIG bundle featuring every book: itch.io/b/3378/black...

OR: Get a smaller bundle: itch.io/b/3375/black...

Sale ends on Nov. 29th, 2025!

#booksky

Black Friday BIG Bundle! by Niranjan and 27 others - itch.io

Black Friday BIG Bundle!: 41 items for $56.00

itch.io

November 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM

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Kelly Turnbull

@coelasquid.bsky.social

Canada made weird tv shows because it was all being done with government funded art grant money so they fell in this wacky middle ground between “shoestring budget” and “no expectation to generate shareholder value” which is really the best way to make art

November 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM

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Ness 🎃🇨🇦

@vriccithode.bsky.social

this starts in ~12 hours! get ready! my goal is to make $500 with this. that's only 25 of y'all paying for it. less if folks leave tips ✨

Ness 🎃🇨🇦 @vriccithode.bsky.social · 5d

Boycotting Amazon? Good! Fuck 'em! But remember there are lots of other ways to support #IndieAuthors. Check out Kobo+ and itchio. ✨IN 2 DAYS✨ get the Fireborn series for a steal! Only on itch, all 6 books for only $20! 🌈📚 #booksky #QueerAdultSFF #CompleteSeries
itch.io/s/167057/com...

November 27, 2025 at 12:29 AM

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Ness 🎃🇨🇦

@vriccithode.bsky.social

mine has all this and also CDs, DVDs and board games. they've got a 3D printer patrons can use and one of the branches has a recording studio.

Victoria Janssen @victoriajanssen.bsky.social · 4d

Libraries aren't just books. They provide gathering places, free internet, and programs like story hours and classes and films. Using your library demonstrates to your local government its importance to your community and can affect funding decisions.

November 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM

Claris Lam

@clarislamauthor.bsky.social

My books “Winner Takes All” and “Refilling The Well” are in a group #BlackFriday sale on Itch.io! 📚 🛒

You can either buy a BIG bundle featuring every book: itch.io/b/3378/black...

OR: Get a smaller bundle: itch.io/b/3375/black...

Sale ends on Nov. 29th, 2025!

#booksky

Black Friday BIG Bundle! by Niranjan and 27 others - itch.io

Black Friday BIG Bundle!: 41 items for $56.00

itch.io

November 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM

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Sheila Jenné

@jennelikejennay.bsky.social

I don't care where you buy your books that's not Amazon. Kobo and Apple both offer 70% royalties to authors; Itch lets you pick your own percentage. Just consider, when an author is available somewhere other than Amazon, buying it there. It keeps other retailers alive.

November 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM

Claris Lam

@clarislamauthor.bsky.social

My book "Refilling The Well" is 40% off until December 1st, 2025 for Black Friday! 📚 🛍️

Please note: The sale applies to ebook copies only. Sale also does not apply on Amazon.

Get RTW on Itchio: itch.io/s/160180/bla...

Get RTW on all other retailers: books2read.com/u/bp20yW

#blackfriday

November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM

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Elise (they/them)🇦🇺

@eliseswritings.bsky.social

If anyone's got a moment to give indie authors feedback on what does/ doesn't work for you as a reader re. Itch book bundles, please answer these 9 questions.

(They're mostly multiple choice 😉).

Book Bundle Questionnaire

Help organizers improve indie book bundles! If you've ever considered buying a book bundle on itch.io, but decided NOT to, let us know why!

docs.google.com

November 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM

Claris Lam

@clarislamauthor.bsky.social

Happy Tuesday, readers! My newest author newsletter is now sent to inboxes. 📨

And if you can't find them, check your spam folders in case they ended up there by accident. 😅

Subscribe: shorturl.at/KG6Jh

#booksky #writesky #authornewsletter

Claris Lam

Newsletters arrive in inboxes on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month! Emails will be more frequent during times of sales and/or upcoming book releases.) Cool perks for subscribing include: Be...

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November 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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Claris Lam

@clarislamauthor.bsky.social

I know I've been quiet on socials lately - I've been busy writing! ✍️

Sending out a new newsletter on Tuesday Nov. 25th if you want to know more. 📨

#booksky #writesky #indieauthor #readers #writingcommunity 📚💙

Claris Lam @clarislamauthor.bsky.social · 15d

PSA to my readers: I switched email newsletter platforms from Buttondown to Kit! 🎉 I also changed the aesthetic of my newsletter a bit, as you'll notice when the next newsletter comes to your inboxes. 📬 shorturl.at/KG6Jh

#newsletter #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #writesky #booksky

November 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM

Claris Lam

@clarislamauthor.bsky.social

If you enjoyed reading my YA magical girl-themed short story collection "Stay Magical," nominate it for the #IndieInkAwards! 🏆✨

Nominations end on Nov. 30th, 2025. indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...

✨ Stay Magical!: indiestorygeek.com/story/10115

Thanks for your support! 😀

#booksky #writesky

Nominate Stay Magcal! at:
https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2025
Nominate the
Stay Magical!
for the 2025
Indie Ink Awards!!
Nominations close Nov. 30th, 2025!

Eligible Categories:
Best book cover & cover artist (all the covers were made by me!)
Best Friendship
Best light read
Best setting
Best use of tropes
Side Character MVP
Wittiest character
Nominate at:
https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2025
Nominations close Nov. 30th, 2025!

November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Claris Lam

@clarislamauthor.bsky.social

Want some cozy poetry to read for the holiday season? 🎄📖

Read my poetry chapbook "Refilling The Well," which was rated 5 stars on Goodreads!🌟

Itchio: clarislamauthor.itch.io/refilling-th...
All other retailers: books2read.com/u/bp20yW

#booksky #writesky

What readers say about
Refilling The Well:
With a world fueled by our phones and the small worlds inside of them, "Refilling The Well" provides a journey of becoming overwhelmed with the systems in place to keep us hooked and wanting more, from our relationships, our friends and our lives, to putting the screen down and becoming present in the moment and to not give into the hustle hype that consumes most of the world we live in.
- M. Silver, Goodreads

Refilling The Well
Itch.io: https://clarislamauthor.itch.io/refilling-the-well

All other retailers: https://books2read.com/u/bp20yW
Available in paperback & ebook

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November 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM

Claris Lam

@clarislamauthor.bsky.social

I know I've been quiet on socials lately - I've been busy writing! ✍️

Sending out a new newsletter on Tuesday Nov. 25th if you want to know more. 📨

#booksky #writesky #indieauthor #readers #writingcommunity 📚💙

Claris Lam @clarislamauthor.bsky.social · 15d

PSA to my readers: I switched email newsletter platforms from Buttondown to Kit! 🎉 I also changed the aesthetic of my newsletter a bit, as you'll notice when the next newsletter comes to your inboxes. 📬 shorturl.at/KG6Jh

#newsletter #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #writesky #booksky

November 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM

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Rachel A. Rosen 📚💙🪐

@darkerthanvanta.bsky.social

I swear we all did this a couple months ago but now we have to do it again.

How to disable Gemini on Android, Gmail, Chrome, Photos, & Google apps. Opt out of AI tracking now! | Tuta

First Android, now Gmail, Photos, Drive an more: Google is allowing Gemini AI access to all your data – even your emails, photos, calls, and texts. Follow these steps to turn off Gemini AI on Android ...

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November 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Claris Lam

@clarislamauthor.bsky.social

Did you enjoy reading "Refilling The Well," my debut poetry chapbook? If you did, nominate it for the #IndieInkAwards!🏆

Nominations end on Nov. 30th, 2025. indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...

💧 Refilling The Well: indiestorygeek.com/story/9777

#booksky #writesky #indieinkawards2025 #indieauthor

Nominate
Refilling The Well at:
https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2025
Nominate the
Refilling The Well
for the 2025
Indie Ink Awards!!
Nominations close Nov. 30th, 2025!

Eligible Categories:
Best book cover & cover artist (all the covers were made by me!)
Best light read
Nominate at:
https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2025
Nominations close Nov. 30th, 2025!

November 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Claris Lam

@clarislamauthor.bsky.social

The "Not All Family Is Blood" Itchio book bundle sale includes my murder mystery book, "Winner Takes All!" 📚🫂

It's $20 USD for 25 ebooks - a perfect Black Friday sale in my opinon. 😁

Sale ends TOMORROW, Nov. 21st! 🛒

#booksky #writesky #readers #booksale #sale #blackfriday

H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 14d

"Blood is the answer to everything" -- except family. The best family is the one you make yourself.

From today until Nov 21st, snag 'A Demon to Save Me', along with 24 other books with found families for $20!

itch.io/b/3334/not-a...

Pale purple, blue, and pink palate knife blotches with black text that reads: Not all family is blood an itchi-io bundle with found families/friendship November 17 to 21 https://itch.io/b/3334/not-all-family-is-blood

November 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM

Claris Lam

@clarislamauthor.bsky.social

I've got a new author newsletter coming to inboxes on Tuesday Nov. 25th! 📨

#booksky #writesky #newsletter

Claris Lam @clarislamauthor.bsky.social · 15d

PSA to my readers: I switched email newsletter platforms from Buttondown to Kit! 🎉 I also changed the aesthetic of my newsletter a bit, as you'll notice when the next newsletter comes to your inboxes. 📬 shorturl.at/KG6Jh

#newsletter #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #writesky #booksky

November 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM

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Ness 🎃🇨🇦

@vriccithode.bsky.social

if you want queer HTTYD that obliterates the Bechdel test, i got 5 whole books in a #CompleteSeries for you! get three generations of powerful women (and friends!) plus a world of dragons 🌈📚 #QueerAdultSFF #IndieAuthor
books2read.com/rl/fireborn-...

cover images for all the books in the series on a black fiery background with white text that reads: Get the complete Fireborn series! https://books2read.com/rl/fireborn-series

November 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM

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Niranjan 🇮🇳

@ormakal.bsky.social

Do you love found families? Friendships? Relationships that trascend the bond of blood?

Grab this itch-io bundle or gift it to your own found family or friends who have stood by you through thick and thin!

💙📚 🌈🚀💫 📚🌎 📢📚 🩷🧙♂️⚔️ 🪐📚 🩸 📦 #booksky #queersky #books #readers

Not All Family is Blood by Niranjan and 18 others

Not All Family is Blood: 25 items for $20.00

itch.io

November 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM

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Claris Lam

@clarislamauthor.bsky.social

The "Not All Family Is Blood" Itchio book bundle sale is LIVE and it includes my murder mystery book, "Winner Takes All!" 📚🫂

#booksky #writesky #readers #booksale #sale

H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 14d

"Blood is the answer to everything" -- except family. The best family is the one you make yourself.

From today until Nov 21st, snag 'A Demon to Save Me', along with 24 other books with found families for $20!

itch.io/b/3334/not-a...

November 17, 2025 at 12:25 AM

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