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danricewrites

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What happened to the deer?
#wipsnips #writingcommunity #writesky #yafantasy

A deer loiters nearby, watching us expectantly. Despite being fully grown, the animal only comes to my waist and has white spots like a fawn.
“There are deer everywhere,” I say, glad the shrimp sandwiches have sated my half-skaag hunger.
Joe looks around. “There’s about half the number you usually see.”
We stop at the booth, and Joe speaks to the vendor. She seems genuinely pleased that he can speak her language. After a brief exchange, the woman’s face and tone become disgusted. Joe purchases deer crackers, and she smiles warmly when we leave.
The deer staking out the booth approaches us. Joe hands me a stack of crackers.
“Feed the critter. It won’t bite,” Joe says.
I hold a cracker, which the deer plucks delicately for my fingers. “So dainty.” I can’t help smiling. “Did we learn anything?”
“She thinks wild boars living on Mt. Kasuga are coming into town at night and have scared off some of the deer,” Joe says.
“As in pigs?”
“On steroids. They’re dangerous and will eat almost anything.”
“A skaag will eat just about anything too.”

November 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM

danricewrites

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Allison passes on eating sentient life…
Coming soon…The Allison Lee Chronicles Vol. 4
Link: www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNF8QHWJ
#yabooks #bookworthreading #wip #SCIFIFRI #booksky

November 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM

danricewrites

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November 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM

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Emily C. Hughes

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I'm in the final stages of getting the 2026 new horror list ready to launch, so a reminder: please let me know about your books if you haven't already! RTs very appreciated

Emily C. Hughes @emilyhughes.bsky.social · Oct 21

do you have a horror/horror-ish book coming out in 2026? tell me about it here, please! I'm working on the 2026 horror list and while I'm very good at sniffing out new books, I still miss things - help me help you!

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2025-2026 Horror Master List Book Submissions

Because I'm out of my mind, I maintain a running list of the year's new horror releases. If you're an author/editor/marketer/publicist/agent who'd like one of your books included, please fill out the ...

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November 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM

danricewrites

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This Thanksgiving, and every other day of the year, remember to read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts! #bannedbooks #5amwriterclub #WritingCommunity #readingcommunity

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Read Banned Books: Internment

Read the books "the man" says are dangerous. Be a rebel! Read banned books! Think dangerous thoughts!

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November 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM

danricewrites

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November 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM

danricewrites

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Allison tracks a monster on the run!

Series starter--> www.amazon.com/Dragons-Walk...
#ya #wip #BooksWorthReading #WRPBKS #bookqw

November 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM

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Kimberly Baer_Author

@kimberlybaerauthor.bsky.social

Mama's here, little one.
#library #librarybook #authorlife #yalit #yabooks #bookstagram

November 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM

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Liz Flaherty

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Today is the last one ... it's free for the downloading. A Valentine's Day during Thanksgiving week. But it's all about the love and fun in the small New England town. I hope you like it. #romancegems #christmastown #sweetromance #secondchances #seasonedromance #romancelandia #booksky a.co/d/5Lu7Y9v

November 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM

danricewrites

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The past 18 months or so have been wild for my writing life. I submitted an older manuscript to Cloaked Press on a whim. Now, I have a cover! #FantasyBooks #WritingCommunity #epicfantasy #booknerds #booksky

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Cover Reveal: Solarflame

Discover the captivating cover reveal of 'Solarflame'! Dive into a world of dragons, destiny, and divine fire. Don't miss this cover reveal!

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November 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM

danricewrites

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Cover Reveal! #fantasybooks #booksworthreading #5amwritersclub #WritingCommunity #booksky

November 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM

danricewrites

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A brief diversion from books to talk Europe & photography…
#europe #travelphotography #5amwritersclub

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Europa! Europa! Part 1: Inauspicious Beginnings

During the summer of 2025, the younger son and I went on a European adventure. We had a heck of a good time making wonderful memories.

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November 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM

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Kimberly Baer_Author

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A doomed love, a cunning foe, a second chance at motherhood...

Ebook just $2.99

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#romanticsuspense #novella #christmasbooks #bookstagram

November 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM

danricewrites

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Allison doesn't like needles… #yabooks #fantasybooks #wip #bookqw

I flinch as a small Ulthian extends a purple tentacle gripping a silver tube through the haze toward me. Another with an identical tube approaches Gore. I want to knock the tube away or snatch it and jam it into Ranclath’s eyes. I don’t want to be injected with nanites or anything else, harmless or otherwise. The tip of the silver tube opens, revealing a small, sharp needle. I scramble to my feet, sloshing in through the water and backing away.

November 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM

danricewrites

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Get a jump on your holiday shopping with @nnlightsbookheaven.bsky.social's www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/holiday-gift...

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November 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM

danricewrites

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Be a rebel…say no to books bans! #bannedbooks #WritingCommunity #5amwritersclub #MondayMotivation #mondaythoughts #booksky

November 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM

danricewrites

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The fourth and final volume of The Allison Lee Chronicles is under contract!
#yabooks #uf #5amwritersclub #WritingCommunity #booksky

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Vol. 4 Under Contract

This is one of those fun posts for an author: the fourth and final volume of The Allison Lee Chronicles is under contract! You can read the prologue here for free.A Moment to Celebrate - YA Fantasy Se...

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November 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM

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Nick Wilford

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Assigning a reasonable name to a clone. This is inspired by a family in-joke. From Mirror Me #amquerying #WIPSnips #WriteSky #writingcommunity

November 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM

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Scarlet Mitchell

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#WIPSnips

Oof! Looked all over my books and was uninspired by all my “progress”s that weren’t spoilers.

So here is chapter 2 where we meet the butler’s POV and encounter his first challenge on the page…

“I know. I’ll just have to let it stew for a bit longer. In the meantime, how is progress on the Orangerie?"
Bayle mastered his expression to not give away his chagrin.
"I haven't done much with it yet, Sir. I've been distracted by the issues with the plumbing."
And the electrical issues, and cleaning out every nook and cranny, and making sure the updated life systems were properly functional so they didn't die in their sleep. He hadn't realized the greenhouse should be anywhere near the top of his list.
"I was up there on my Sunday walk and it's still in a shocking state. It's a major highlight of the Hermitage. It needs to make a big impression on the summer session guests. Without the library and the Orangerie, we look like little more than an ornate hotel."
Bayle wasn't sure he agreed with that. He'd never seen anything like the Hermitage, even when traveling with previous employers, but he nodded, agreeing by force of habit.
"Of course, Sir."

November 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM

danricewrites

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Allison balks I have an alien tech installed…
#wipsnips #writesky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #yabooks #wip

“I don’t want any alien technology installed in me.”

“You don’t have a choice and with the translator nanites colonizing the language center of your brain you will be able to act as a better translator for Radcliffe than me.”
“I’m liking this situation less and less.” I relay the information to Gore and Radcliffe.

“Excellent.” Radcliffe claps his hands. “We are making real progress.”

November 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM

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Kimberly Baer_Author

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Everyday life collides with chilling magic after Libby buys an old purse at the local thrift store.

Previous No. 1 Amazon Bestseller: Hot New Releases, Teen & Young Adult Contemporary Fantasy Ebooks

#yalit #yabooks #kidlit #paranormal #ghoststory #bookstagram

November 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM

danricewrites

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Zuri only believes in what she can punch…
#yabooks #horrorbooks #SCIFIFRI #booksky

“You haven’t seen a ghost yet?” Luis asked. “Heard any strange noises? Bumped into something unseen?”
Zuri rolled her eyes. “The weirdest thing that happened to me is Hank knowing my name. You told me he’s not a ghost. I got to tell you, Luis, I only believe in things I can see with my eyes and hit with my fists.”

November 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM

danricewrites

@danricewrites.bsky.social

I've delved into some fascinating non-fiction regarding the rise of AI and the pitfalls of social media, which, in my opinion, are intimately intertwined, for better or worse. #AI #BOOKSKY #SocialMediaTrends #WritingCommunity #5amwritersclub

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