As ByteDance launches a publishing company, many in the book world wonder if it will create an uneven playing field by boosting its own authors at the expense of others.
If you would like to read a couple of free #shortstories I wrote, I would love your feedback on what the user interface was like for you. I released these on Kindle Vela, which is a platform for episodic stories, and as the author I don't really know what it is like to access the stories through Vela
#booktok trendet auf der Frankfurter Buchnesse. Was ist eigentlich die Entsprechung im #Fediverse? Oder liest hier keiner mehr Bücher? Btw: Seid ihr auf #Bookwyrm angemeldet?
Do folks only have one social media platform they use?
Because I'm befuddled.
Let's say you were on the birdsite and followed....say....erotic romance novelists.
Um, for the sake of an example. FOR INSTANCE.
This is a pretty niche area, yes? A very specific community. And it is large, active, and amazing. You love the tea, the kiki-ing, and the news of new releases.
Then Musk happens.
Oh noes!!😱
You come here and there aren't that many romantica authors here. Oh noes again!😱
So yeah-- I followed them on other platforms. Insta, Patreon, FB, TikTok (#BookTok and #SpicyBookTok are totally a thing.)
Ok, i need a #betareader for a #toxicology#shortstory about the untimely death of Dr. Patrice Piebald, who angered a lot of people, and died three times as a result.
@bookstodon
I don't think there was anything in particular I didn't love about this book. The characters are absolutely endearing and have a way of making you smile with their cute little quirks. I also really enjoyed seeing Viv open up and forge friendships with others who were generally known to be disliked, or awkward...
Hey ! Look what I added to the #littlefreelibrary ! Running with Hounds...and an English Degree by D.M. Roberts ! You are looking for a sweet and light romcom ? This novel may be the perfect read !
It’s only in the last few years I’ve been able to set a book down if I’m not into it/hate it /at the wrong time & place for it. Previously I felt almost guilty not to finish a book - like I was letting myself & the book down!
#BookClub choices I really try to finish, but hanging on to the grim end can often leave me with a reading block.
A international research station in the Coral Sea comes under siege during a geological disaster that triggers massive quakes, deadly tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. To stop the world from burning, it’s up to Sigma Force to uncover a secret buried at the heart of our planet.
Twisted family secrets are at the heart of T.M.Dunn’s novel : a murder, an unreachable father and secret notebooks describing gruesome abuses. Linda, the heroine, makes unexpected discoveries that will change her life forever.
The epic conclusion to New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore’s electrifying trilogy, The Way of the Drow, finds Drizzt Do’Urden coming to understand his role as a friend, a father, and a man caught between the darkness and the light.
Discouraged that you will never fulfill your dreams? Stephanie Nelson, creator of the wildly successful Coupon Mom movement, provides a road map to achieving dreams that feel too big to come true and using your unique gifts to create a positive impact on the world.
Ahhhhh look what just arrived in the mail! Finally! 😍 No misprints, nothing upside down, everything seems in tact. 💀 So far it's looking like I got a good batch! 😅
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I definitely read the entire thing in a southern accent! Something I really enjoy is seeing authors compare different types of love in their books; love that isn't really sincere or healthy vs. love that's more genuine and true, and this book does that. Though, I will say this book won't be everyone's cup of tea...
I love how this workbook is organized by topics. The pages are really fun with cute illustrations and simple text. The Cards are very cute as well, and so practical to take along with you. I left both workbook and cards in the #littlefreelibrary, but they already disappeared 🤭 They were definitely a success !
Tomorrow we start our celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth with some of our favorite books by Black authors and illustrators. These beautiful books celebrate the Black achievement and center Black stories, culture, and communities! 🌟💙📚
To help us celebrate, consider running a #ChildrensBookDrive or donate YOUR favorite children’s book to our #BookBank.
Learn more about our mission at #ChildrensBookProject. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, Organize a Book Drive, and Donate!
TikTok Sells A Lot of Books. Now, Its Owner Wants to Publish Them, Too | NYTimes (archive.fo)
As ByteDance launches a publishing company, many in the book world wonder if it will create an uneven playing field by boosting its own authors at the expense of others.