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ACLU @aclu.org · 13d

We have the right to read what we want, no matter what politicians or school officials say.

Let us know what your favorite banned book is below. 📚

Yellow graphic with photos of books falling in the background. Text on the graphic reads: "Happy Banned Books Week! To celebrate, we’re going to: Read our favorite banned book, Defend freedom of speech in schools, Show appreciation for librarians and educators, Remind our community how books allow us to learn about new perspectives, experiences, and places, Get another banned book from our local library"

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Andrea Emmes @andreaemmes.bsky.social · 17d

Grateful for this wonderful review of the book Ashley Fontainne and I wrote!

"The authors maintain a steady pace until the sensational final act, which is drawn out to great effect and closes the novel with a satisfying punch." - Kirkus Reviews

www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

ETERNAL BEAUTY | Kirkus Reviews

Fontainne and Emmes’ psychological thriller follows the intertwined, traumatic lives of two women and a girl.

www.kirkusreviews.com

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SpokenRealms @spokenrealms.com · 23d

A New Take On The #Audible Controversy!

“If we want to make a difference here, we need the consumers to care in the millions. We literally need millions of consumers to care and change their behavior...”

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#amazon #royalties #authors #narrators #newroyaltymodel

A new take on the Audible controversy

YouTube video by Bookborn

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Andrea Emmes @andreaemmes.bsky.social · Apr 21

A decade in the making, the powerhouse partnership of best selling author Ashley Fontainne & awardwinning narrator Andrea Emmes have joined forces once again, co-writing their much anticipated paranormal thriller, "Eternal Beauty", set to release this Halloween!
Pre-Order on Amazon: bit.ly/42AqEF3

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Andrea Emmes @andreaemmes.bsky.social · Jul 31

🌟Audiobook Narrator Announcement
Author Ashley Fontainne and I are THRILLED to announce our audiobook narrators for our upcoming novel, Eternal Beauty!

Narrators: Marni Penning, Meghan Kelly and me - Andrea Emmes

Pre-order the eBook/Paperback today! bit.ly/42AqEF3
Audiobook avail Oct 31st, 2025!

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Shiromi Arserio @shiromispeaks.com · Sep 19

The sequel to my debut novel, The Order of Grimm is out in November. If Grimm was Snow White meets Ocean's Eleven, then Glass Coffin is Crooked Kingdom meets Anastasia
#booksky #fantasybooksky

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Shiromi Arserio @shiromispeaks.com · 28d

If you're looking to load up your e-reader, there's a new promo for Free books based on Myths, Legends and Fairy tales. You can even find my short story collection, The Rogues of Märchen on it. books.bookfunnel.com/free-myths-l...
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FREE Myths, Legends, & Fairy Tales

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

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Shiromi Arserio @shiromispeaks.com · 26d

I'm doing a creative book tour through MTMC Tours. If you review fantasy heist featuring badass female assassins in post-fairytale worlds, you might want to consider signing up.
mtmctours.com/2025/09/23/b...

#booksky

Bookstagram & Creative Tour Sign Ups: The Order of Grimm by Shiromi Arserio | MTMC Tours

Ready for our next tour sign ups? ✨ We are thrilled to announce that we are organizing a Bookstagram & Creative Tour for The Order of Grimm by Shiromi Arserio! This tour will run from October 13th to…

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Shiromi Arserio @shiromispeaks.com · 25d

Here's a sneak peek of the cover for the sequel to my fantasy heist novel, The Order of Grimm. My crew do not look happy in this. 😂 The cover itself, by Christine de Vielmond, is stunning. So many little easter eggs.

#booksky

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Ronald McGillvray @ronaldmcgillvray.bsky.social · 29d

My short horror story collection “Tales From The Parkland” and my horror/dark fantasy/mystery “The Candy Witch” are now available as audiobooks. I would really like to thank, Sean Drc Cordry, @veloxbooks.bsky.social, and @spokenrealms.com for bringing my books to life.
www.amazon.com/stores/Ronal...

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SpokenRealms @spokenrealms.com · Aug 25

Amazon has been flooding Audible Plus with titles—not to help #authors, but to subsidize their larger streaming ambitions.

Sign the petition here: chng.it/mdgp8mZffb

For more info:
youtu.be/2BJIZA_OpDw?...

#audiobooks #audible #audiblesnewroyaltymodel @danielgreene.bsky.social #narrators

Nail in Audible’s coffin

YouTube video by Daniel Greene

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SpokenRealms @spokenrealms.com · Aug 20

#Authors, #narrators and small #publishers, if you're still confused, or concerned, about #Audible's new royalty model, check out @danielgreene.bsky.social's‬ latest video and follow him on #YouTube @DanielGreeneReviews .

youtube.com/watch?v=AfSW...

#audiobooks #brandonsanderson #royaltymodel

Audible Exploited Brandon Sanderson

YouTube video by Daniel Greene

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Steven Jay Cohen 🌎 @stevenjaycohen.com · Aug 13

Audible Is Broken - "Blisteringly incompetent" @danielgreene.bsky.social @briansbooks.bsky.social @audiopub.bsky.social @sagaftra.org @actratoronto.bsky.social @equityuk.bsky.social @matthewphillion.bsky.social
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Audible Is Broken

YouTube video by Daniel Greene

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Steven Jay Cohen 🌎 @stevenjaycohen.com · Aug 13

"Audible is taking an in group and paying them with money from the out group" @danielgreene.bsky.social

Please sign the petition!
@spokenrealms.com

Petition · Convince Audible to revise it's New Royalty Model - United States · Change.org www.change.org/p/convince-a...

Change starts here

Join over 500,000,000 people creating real change in their communities.

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SpokenRealms @spokenrealms.com · Aug 11

After crashing into a devastating revelation, Cyd’s tranquil life on the Florida panhandle is upended when she receives an inheritance from her estranged aunt.

Listen to Bottom of the Breath by #JayneMills, expertly narrated by Jennifer March.

amzn.to/4nRRqCq

#audiobooks @jennmarch.bsky.social

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Indrapramit Das @indrapramitdas.bsky.social · Aug 11

Was expecting WITCHFINDER GENERAL (1968) to be folk horror; it's in fact a brutally matter-of-fact historical drama about how true evil on the Earth is perpetrated by unremarkable, cowardly human beings, & how ideological extremism is so often a vehicle for violent self-interest.

Vincent Price shot from below so he looms over the camera, in Witchfinder General. Subtitle text: The mark of Satan is upon them.

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Ronald McGillvray @ronaldmcgillvray.bsky.social · Jul 26

My short horror story collection “Tales From The Parkland” and my horror/dark fantasy/mystery “The Candy Witch” are now available as audiobooks. I would really like to thank, Sean Drc Cordry, @veloxbooks.bsky.social, and @spokenrealms.com for bringing my books to life.
www.amazon.com/stores/Ronal...

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Jennifer Prokop @jenreadsromance.bsky.social · Jul 2

this week, we're in conversation with julia whelan, talking about audiobooks. this is less about romance and more about the audiobook landscape in general!

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Audiobooks with Julia Whelan — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People

We're thrilled to have audiobook queen and Voice of the Summer , Julia Whelan with us today! Aside from being the voice of Emily Henry, Taylor Jenkins Reid, VE Schwab and Kristen Hannah, she's also a...

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SpokenRealms @spokenrealms.com · Jul 25

Are humans mostly good or bad?

This award-winning book explores what travelling the world taught one bewildered, insignificant ape about life and humanity.

Listen to #TheTravellingApe, written and narrated by #MichaelMackayRichards.

amzn.to/43hBm4I

#audiobooks

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SpokenRealms @spokenrealms.com · Jul 23

#KingArthur & the Knights of the Round Table have similarities to #superheroes. Equipped with #magic & enchanted swords, they protect the weak & adhere to a code of honor.

Listen to Le Morte D’Arthur by #SirThomasMalory, expertly narrated by #chrismacdonnell.

amzn.to/2fGYekT
#audiobooks #excalibur

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Steven Jay Cohen 🌎 @stevenjaycohen.com · Jul 22

Squashed a few missed bugs in the new Second Opinion, thanks narrator/testers! If you downloaded it in the last few days, there's a new version for you!
@audiopub.bsky.social @audiofilemagazine.bsky.social @briansbooks.bsky.social @spokenrealms.com

stevenjaycohen.com/code/second-...

Second Opinion - An Audiobook Checkup Tool | Steven Jay Cohen

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Libro.fm @libro.fm · Jul 17

Public libraries need our help! Here's one impactful way to show support for our public libraries:

Contact the Congressional Appropriations Committees in support of funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which they'll determine next week.

Link for scripts, contact info, & more ⬇

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SpokenRealms @spokenrealms.com · Jul 15

If you love #WaroftheWorlds, then the thrilling journey of humanity grappling with the legacy of #Martian tech is the ride you’re looking for.

Listen to Shadows of the Past by #EricGoebelbecker, expertly narrated by #StuartGauffi .

amzn.to/3BA77em

#audiobooks #scifi #HGWells

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SpokenRealms @spokenrealms.com · Jul 11

A free-spirited clan chief's daughter falls for a brooding blacksmith—a man she can never have.

If you enjoy #historicalromance, listen to Highlander Fated (Book Four) by #jaynecastel , beautifully narrated by #islaross.

amzn.to/3FNm6n9

#audiobooks #medievalromance #romance #scotland

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SpokenRealms @spokenrealms.com · Jul 9

Gabi is footloose & fancy-free.

Aisha struggles against the expectations of her family to follow tradition & marry.

But Gabi is smitten by Aisha’s sensuous dance...

Listen to Don't Tell Me Who to Love by #EmmaNicols, narrated by #JessicaJeffries.

amzn.to/4ik1lge

#audiobooks #lgtbq #romance

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