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AuthorIrisBolling

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📚 USA Today Bestselling Author of Romance & Suspense | Independent Author | Books2Film Producer 🎬 | 😊 Here to mix a little love, drama & suspense into your feed, one plot twist at a time. https://irisbolling.com/shop/my-books/

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AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Nov 29

What's Your Pleasure?
The Heart Series 📚
The Gems & Gents Series📚
The Lassiter Wedding Series📚
Brook's Family Values Series📚
The Dunning Trilogy📚
Night of Seduction Series📚
Nate Reigns Series📚
Next Generation Series 📚
The Society of Intellectual Beings📚
#booksky #BlackBooksky #RomanceLandia #BVM

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AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Sep 6

Guess who's back? It's been a minute! Life has been... well, life-ing. I know you know what I mean! While I've been away, I’ve been busy making sure you have plenty of stories to get lost in. What have you been up to? Who has a good book recommendation? #goodreads #booksky

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AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Apr 17

Let me start by saying that until now I have never been able to grow anything green. Now I’ve started a garden and this is where we are. #gardening #newjourney

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Sharon C. Cooper @sharonccooper.bsky.social · Apr 10

The Priestly Family Series

BELIEVING IN YOU - Available Now
They’re opposites in every way, but they might just be the perfect match. sharoncooper.net/believing-in...

FINDING YOU - Coming Soon
One unforgettable night changes everything.
sharoncooper.net/coming-soon

#comingsoon #amreadingromance

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Sharon C. Cooper @sharonccooper.bsky.social · Mar 28

🌟🎉Author Brenda Jackson @authorbrendajacks.bsky.social will be celebrating her "150th" novel - SPILLING THE TEA! Join us for a chat @eagleeyebooks.bsky.social !

Where: Eagle Eye Book Shop, 2076 N. Decatur Road, Decatur, GA
When: April 2, 2025
Time: 7pm - 9pm EST

eagleeyebooks.com/event/2025-0...

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AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Mar 19

50% OFF A Christmas Affair url:https://www.audiobooks.com/promotions/promotedBook/673070/christmas-affair?refId=184321

AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Mar 18

On Saturday, March 22nd, I will be speaking at the Atlanta Self-publishing Conference. You can still register to attend. Just click the link below. #indieauthors #conferences #workshops

www.atlantaselfpublishingconference.com

Writing Conference | Atlanta Self-publishing Conference

The Atlanta Self-Publishing Conference (#ASPC) is built for new and seasoned indie authors who want to start or grow their writing career.

www.atlantaselfpublishingconference.com

AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Mar 5

On a positive note, here's a blog about author tools. Please add Vellum to this list. Enjoy.
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#indie #writing #writers #writingcommunity
#blackbooksky

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Mar 5

Crockett: This is not what we should be doing. I don’t even know why we’re fighting with Greenland. We’re fighting with Greenland, Canada, and Mexico—yet we’re in love with Putin?!

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AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Mar 3

Season 2 of The Heart Season has begun. Episode one is now available. youtu.be/OV2deHdm-h8?...
#bookstofilm #indiefilm #BMV

The Heart - Season 2, Episode One - Surrender

YouTube video by Brain Power Studio

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AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Feb 20

My new release Convergence is featured in B&N.
irisbolling.com/book_series/nate-reigns

#booksky #Blackbooksky #suspense #indiepublishing

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AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Feb 19

Do not ever allow anyone to tell you that dreams do not come true. 11 years ago, my very first book series was turned into a tv series. Now it’s being distributed by Brain Power Studios for another run. 👀 #TheHeartSeries #Books2film #blackbooksky #BVM

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AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Feb 19

Thank you to Romance In Color for their review of CONVERGENCE. They chose to review my latest release even though it is not a romance and gave it an "Award of Excellence" rating it A++. Thank you for continuing to support authors of color. #blackbooksky #BVM

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AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Feb 18

The wait is over! Convergence is LIVE! Get your copy of book 3 in the Nate Reigns series on all platforms. Start reading today! Visit irisbolling.com for more information. #NateReigns #Convergence #NewRelease

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AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Feb 17

🚨 Brace Yourself, the next Nate Reigns Series book drops wide TOMORROW, February 18th! 🔥CONVERGENCE🔥

💥 A conspiracy that could destroy everything the fabric of democracy. 🔥 Don’t miss out! 🔥

🎯 Pre-order NOW or on release day!

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#booksky #BlackBooksky #BlackSky

Convergence 30 seconds Trailer

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AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Feb 15

Happy Birthday to the Queen of Historical Romance, @authormsbev.bsky.social ! 🎉Your guidance and wisdom continue to inspire me. May your day be filled with all the joy, love, and happiness, 🥰 #birthdaycelebration #BVM

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AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Feb 14

Thank you 😊

AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Feb 14

Thank you 😊

AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Feb 14

She did not skip a beat. She is still working for the people. #womeninpolitics #strongBlackwomen
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A Virginia Delegate delivered a baby girl. Political leaders gave her the option to vote remote.

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Del. Destiny LeVere Bolling became the first woman in Virginia allowed by political leaders to vote remotely after she delivered her

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AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Feb 14

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I'm a grandma now. I am elated and so proud of Chris & Destiny as we welcome baby LiAuna Rose 2-5-25 #motherhood #proudgrandma #blessings

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AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Feb 12

Every now and then we need a little positivity in our life. #positivevibes #BVM

AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Feb 11

@AuthorMsBev @authormsbev.bsky.social · Feb 11

Crying here. Incredibly honored and humbled.

Journal of Popular Romance Studies @jprstudies.bsky.social · Feb 10

Our first research article of 2025 is from Jeania Ree V. Moore who works at the intersection of African American Studies and Religious Studies with a special focus on Beverly Jenkins. In "The Religious Work of Beverly Jenkins’s Black Historical Romance" she examines novels and reader responses (4/4)

AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Feb 5

If you are in Atlanta, mark your calendar for Saturday, March 22nd. Join me at the Atlanta Writers Club conference for a full day of educational talks and networking. There will also be virtual one-on-one meetings on book-related services.
Register Now: www.atlantaselfpublishingconference.com

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AuthorIrisBolling @irisbolling.bsky.social · Jan 31

My Roxy is 10 years old and a life saver to me. Let’s start the weekend with some cuteness.

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@AuthorMsBev @authormsbev.bsky.social · Jan 31

A thought for the day. “Be patient. Sometimes you have to go through the worst to get to the best. Give time some time.” Karen Salmansohn.

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