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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · 2d

Excited to announce that my first Horror short story will be included in the 11th issues of Suburban Witchcraft Magazine in Decemeber 2025
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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Sep 3

Ahhh, now I see why Little Joe made you think of your own dog.

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Aug 26

Little Joe and the Big City is on it's way!
Now a finalist for the Page Turner Book Awards
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#littlejoeandthebigcity #WritingCommunity #pageturnerawards #childrensbooks #AwardFinalist #readtoyourkids #raisingreaders #indieauthor #BookSky #PictureBooks #ReadAloud

2025 Book Award Finalists | Page Turner Awards

Page Turner Awards is delighted to announce our 2025 Book Award Finalists, shown in random order! Please join us in congratulating these writers. Browse our full 2025 Awards Results. Get Notified For ...

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Aug 19

It's here!
#StoriesWithMichelle is reading #DogBooksForKids this week.
Little Joe and the Big Rain is the 3rd one.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x3L...

#ReadAloud #ChildrensBooks #BookSky #StorytimeFun #BooksForKids #PuppyLove #KidsBookClub #RaisingReaders #YouTubeKids #StorytimeMagic #indieauthor

Dog Day Adventures! 🐶🌧️🌴 Stories of Friendship, Rainstorms & Jungle Fun | Stories with Michelle

YouTube video by Stories with Michelle

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Aug 18

Super Excited!!!
@storieswithmichelle is reading Little Joe and the Big Rain tomorrow (8/19) on her YouTube channel.
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#readtoyourkids #indieauthor #BookSky #childrensbooks #DogBooksForKids #ReadAloud #StorytimeFun #ReadWithMe #FurryFriends #RaisingReaders #YouTubeKids

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Aug 8

Preorders are open.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1KVBHZS

Join Little Joe and friends as they spend a winter day on the farm.
Thank you @mona.illustration for the beautiful post image.

#eBooks #booksky #indieauthor #booktalk #selfpublished #KidLit #KidLitSky #ChildrensBooks #ReadAlong #dog #bear #kidsbooks

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Aug 7

Pick up your copy now!
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXDQVR6H

The second book in the series, Little Joe finds himself lost in a new big city.
Credit mona.illustration for image.
#booksky #indieauthor #booktalk #selfpublished #KidLit #KidLitSky #ChildrensBooks #ReadAlong #dog #cat #kidsbooks

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Aug 6

Grab a copy today!
www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2XXR6GV

The book that introduced Little Joe to the world.
Thank you @mona.illustration for the beautiful post image.
#booksky #indieauthor #booktalk #selfpublished #KidLit #KidLitSky #ChildrensBooks #ReadAlong #dog #frog #bear #kidsbooks

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Aug 4

Congratulations to our Book of the Month winners!
Here now are the nine winners of the July 2025 BREW Readers’ Choice Award – Book of the Month.
youtu.be/F1Mqpb9ptzc

#chrysalisbrewproject #awardwinning #bookofthemonth #childrensbooks #bookawardwinner #BookSky #WritingCommunity

July 2025 BREW Readers' Choice Awardees: 9 Titles Win the Book of the Month Title

YouTube video by The Chrysalis BREW Project

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Aug 4

For authors, a great way to get reviews. For readers, maybe you can find some books to read.
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*Full discloser* I get a free month of advertising for sharing this link.

Thanks, Mike
#BookSky #WritingCommunity #bookreviews #indieauthors

Enter to WIN FREE BOOK PROMOTION!

Enter to win a FREE Bronze Book Promo Package either for yourself or an author friend. We'll promote any book! Contest Ends Aug 31. One rand...

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Jul 30

#BookSky time for a giveaway. Lots of way to enter and it's all free! 👍
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#bookgiveaway #ChildrensBook #WritingCommunity #AwardWinners #readingwithkids #indieauthor #booktalk #selfpublished #KidLit #KidLitSky

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Jul 28

Let's call it Marketing Monday!
The secret joy of being a #selfpublished #author is selling your book too!
SOOOO, here is my humble ask, check out my #ChildrensBooks series Little Joe for a little in your family who could use a new puppy adventure!
bookshop.org/beta-search?...
#booksky #ReadAlong

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Jul 25

New day, New review.
Thank you #litpick for the 5 star review.
You can read the review here
litpick.com/review/littl...

Get your copy and leave your own review
www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2XXR6GV

#eBooks #booksky #indieauthor #KidLit #KidLitSky #ChildrensBooks #ReadAlong #dog #frog #bear #kidsbooks

Little Joe and the Big Rain review by disrdstang

LitPick Book Reviews reviewer's opinion of Little Joe and the Big Rain review by disrdstang. Animal(s), Friend Conflicts and Relationships Bravery, Diversity Environment

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Jul 21

You are welcome to message me

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Jul 21

I was lucky enough to find a very talented illustrator. I write the books, do the design, and decide what is illustrated. But, he is the artist behind the illustrations.

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Jul 21

Thanks, I can only take partial credit there... but I'll certainly take it

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Jul 21

Happy to announce a seasonal win!
Support local!
bookshop.org/beta-search?...

Amazon Link on image.

#BookSky #WritingCommunity #ChildrensBooks #eBooks #indieauthor #booktalk #selfpublished #KidLit #KidLitSky #ReadAlong #english #PictureBook #dog #cat #kidsbooks #awardwinner

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Jul 20

Inspiration or just a good hike?

#booksky #writingcommunity #nature #authors #write

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Jul 16

As #authors we live in our characters' minds. We craft from the world around us.
I love Roxy the bear in my Little Joe Series, but I don't need to meet her in person.

#childrensbooks #BookSky #WritingCommunity #nature #bears

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Jul 12

Positive Reviews are always easy. This one is nice because it reviews the entire #LittleJoeBooks series
www.monikamarzec.com/creating-to-...
Thank you #monambooks. I agree these should be on every shelf.

#PictureBookReview #ChildrensBooks #ReadToKids #CozyReads #AnimalStories #bookrecommendations

Little Joe’s Big Adventures: Kindness, Curiosity, and Cozy Companions — Monika Marzec Children's Book Author and Illustrator

If you haven’t met Little Joe yet, now is the perfect time to dive in. Mike Darcy’s Little Joe series is a heartfelt collection of picture books that gently explores emotions, friendships, and every...

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Jul 10

Last Day to take advantage of Bookshop's Anti-Prime Day sale (free shipping)
I would love it if you support an #IndieAuthor and #bookshoporg as a protest to Prime day.
bookshop.org/beta-search?...

#antiprimeday #BookSky #ChildrensBooks #selfpublished #KidLit #KidLitSky #readalong

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Jul 10

The Handmaid's Tale show drifts from the book, but I think is reliably true enough. And given the current situation in my dear country, the show and the books hit like a hammer.
Don't forget to read The Testaments

Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Jul 9

I get asked how I wrote Little Joe? Where the ideas come from? And lots of fun questions. I'm getting better at answering questions... I hope. So, what is my inspiration? I guess it is just nature.

#writingcommunity #booksky #author #inspiration

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Jul 9

Don't we all wish we could get that level of recognition.

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Mike Darcy @mikedarcy.bsky.social · Jul 8

Lol, me too!

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