Author | Lightnews

Debbie Abbott @debbieabbott.bsky.social · Apr 19

Speaking of winged creatures ... here's a special Swan encounter I had while visiting a bestie in Southampton.
@mybirdcards.com @colleenmarkley.bsky.social

4 5 43

Debbie Abbott @debbieabbott.bsky.social · Apr 19

I’m reading with purpose!
So excited to be a 2025 STAR Award judge for the Women’s Fiction Writers Association. These stories are incredible — what a joy to be part of this! 💫📖
#STARAWARD #WomensFiction #WFWA #ProudJudge

1

Debbie Abbott @debbieabbott.bsky.social · Apr 19

I adore all winged creatures!

Birds of the world 🌍🦜 @mybirdcards.com · Apr 19

🌍🌏🌎 Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #NorthAmericanBirds | #BohemianWaxwing #BombycillaGarrulus | #Waxwings #WaxwingFamily #PerchingBirds 📷: Photo by PenjaK🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏🌎 Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus)

The Bohemian waxwing is a species of bird known for its striking appearance and distinctive call. It is a starling-sized songbird with a sleek grayish-brown plumage, a black mask around its eyes, and a crest on its head. The Bohemian waxwing has red waxy-looking tips on some of its wing feathers, giving it its name. It is primarily found in northern forests and tundra regions of Eurasia and North America. These birds are highly social and often travel in large flocks, feeding on berries and insects. Two or three subspecies are recognised.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by PenjaK via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/waxwing-bird-branch-perched-5826677/

UGLG

1 2

Debbie Abbott @debbieabbott.bsky.social · Mar 21

a man with a beard says words are hard in front of a bunch of guitars

ALT: a man with a beard says words are hard in front of a bunch of guitars

media.tenor.com

1

Reposted by Debbie Abbott

Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · Mar 15

In case you need a break from the awfulness, here's an embroidered jellyfish I finished last night--my latest project to avoid doomscrolling before bed.

Black background with a jellyfish embroidered in bright greens, blues, and yellow mixed with orange flowers.

560 1.2K 16K

Reposted by Debbie Abbott

Author M. Pax @mpax1.bsky.social · Mar 14

🔥Rogue vs. world—who wins?🔥

New planets. Hidden lands. Futures on the brink. The Rogue Element delivers four bold sci-fi stories forged from earth, air, fire, and water.

💥99c everywhere! books2read.com/u/m2oGW7
#Kindle #Kobo #Nook #iBook #GooglePlay #BookSky #scifi #sciencefiction

1 3

Debbie Abbott @debbieabbott.bsky.social · Mar 9

Aww - thank you. Shall I bring snacks? 😉

1 1

Debbie Abbott @debbieabbott.bsky.social · Mar 8

As I'm getting ready to launch my first two (debut) novellas this summer, I've been exploring all the options for platforms to sell through. I love seeing things like this!

Author M. Pax @mpax1.bsky.social · Mar 8

You can buy direct from me & the ebook will show up on your Kindle... like magic. No money? Hoopla! Where you can read for free thru your library & I still get paid! www.mpaxauthor.com/all-books/

Authors! Add your links to this post, so folks know where else to find you!
#BookSky #AuthorSky

woman reading a book with the text "Boycotting Amazon? Your Kindle doesn't have to starve."

1 2

Reposted by Debbie Abbott

Katee Robert @kateerobert.com · Feb 28

ANYWAY, did you know there's an extension you can put on Chrome that will connect with your local library system and when you go look at a book, say on AMZ, it will tell you if that book exists in the library system and if it's available?

It's literally called Library Extension.

290 2.4K 11K

Reposted by Debbie Abbott

Sea Crow Press @seacrowpress.bsky.social · Feb 28

We would love to see your work! Details on the website
@ www.seacrowpress.com/crossing-pla...
#submityourwork #Submit #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrysociety #poetryisnotdead #divinefeminine #communitymatters #booksky

2 9

Debbie Abbott @debbieabbott.bsky.social · Feb 28

Sharing this as an amazing example of promoting your work. I'm sold!

S. A. Sizemore, Author @beckettcoven.bsky.social · Feb 28

Whispers of the Pale Witch coven roll call.
#Booksky 📚🩸💙

1 2

Debbie Abbott @debbieabbott.bsky.social · Feb 28

This is really well done! Kudos 👏

1

Reposted by Debbie Abbott

Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · Feb 24

I kind of want an #MSWL for this.

Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Feb 3

3 10 66

Reposted by Debbie Abbott

#BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · Feb 6

February 12th is also #MSWL Day! A reverse-pitch event where agents & editors post their #MSWL so you can find the best fit for querying!

Follow @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social to learn more!

#WritingCommunity #WriteSky

Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · Jan 16

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉

Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.

Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

manuscriptwishlist.com

18 58

Debbie Abbott @debbieabbott.bsky.social · Feb 8

www.salon.com/2025/01/28/b...

Bookshop.org enters the e-book arena, giving indie stores a new way to compete with Amazon

"Everything Amazon can do, we want to do as well or better," says CEO Andy Hunter on boosting indie sales digitally.

www.salon.com

Reposted by Debbie Abbott

Genie Lauren @moreandagain.social · Feb 5

This is AMAZING news!
Fuck Amazon

www.salon.com/2025/01/28/b...

Bookshop.org enters the e-book arena, giving indie stores a new way to compete with Amazon

"Everything Amazon can do, we want to do as well or better," says CEO Andy Hunter on boosting indie sales digitally.

www.salon.com

250 3.9K 18K

Reposted by Debbie Abbott

Kristin Bruning MD🪷 @klbmd.bsky.social · Feb 6

130 1.8K 10K

Reposted by Debbie Abbott

Kelly Van Sant @agentkellyvansant.bsky.social · Feb 3

I'm open to queries for the first time in over a year! I'm going to follow in the footsteps of other agents and open for the first week of the month, and then close the subsequent weeks to read and review. I'm hopeful this will help me stay on top of my inbox! querytracker.net/query/kellyv...

Query Kelly Van Sant at KT Literary

querytracker.net

13 15 84

Reposted by Debbie Abbott

Heather Garbo @heathergarbo.bsky.social · Jan 16

Hey writers, #MSWL Day is coming to Bluesky this Feb 12! See details below…

Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · Jan 16

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉

Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.

Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

manuscriptwishlist.com

2 1 9

Reposted by Debbie Abbott

Mona Eltahawy @monaeltahawy.bsky.social · Jan 14

At what age will you stop asking for permission?

FEMINIST GIANT Daily Dose: 57 www.feministgiant.com/p/daily-dose...

Text: At what age will you stop asking for permission? When, in this complicated, messy, and fabulous life of yours, will your own permission be as precious to you as love for yourself? Self-permission and self-love are not just two sides of one coin, they are your most precious currency and commodity.

3 13 61

Reposted by Debbie Abbott

BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · Dec 3

480 6.5K 57K

Reposted by Debbie Abbott

Elizabeth Huergo @elizabethhuergo.bsky.social · Nov 30

Auden's "September 1, 1939"

Defenceless under the night
Our world in stupor lies;
Yet, dotted everywhere,
Ironic points of light
Flash out wherever the Just
Exchange their messages:
May I, composed like them
Of Eros and of dust,
Beleaguered by the same
Negation and despair,
Show an affirming flame.

1 1

Reposted by Debbie Abbott

Eric Alper @thatericalper.com · Nov 30

910 3.6K 38K

Reposted by Debbie Abbott

Sarah Kernochan @sarahkernochan.bsky.social · Nov 19

My current project and crazy new profession as librettist: deadline.com/2023/05/nanc...

‘Nancy Drew’ Stage Musical In Development With ‘Little Mermaid’ Composer Alan Menken, ‘Legally Blonde’ Lyricist Nell Benjamin & ‘Into The Woods’ Director James Lapine

A stage musical based on the Nancy Drew books is in the works from Little Mermaid composer Alan Menken and Legally Blonde lyricist Nell Benjamin.

deadline.com

13 16 59