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𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬, 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬. Amazon page https://teapawt.net/t.co/ESpwKV15tf

West Scotland
Joined June 2013
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A Message to Fellow Authors, Followers, and Those Offering Promotional Services I'm going to be blunt because, quite frankly, I'm tired of it. I genuinely do not appreciate people who follow me on X, send friend requests on Facebook, or connect with me through other social media platforms only to immediately send unsolicited messages disguised as genuine interest. You know exactly the messages I'm talking about. The ones asking what inspired me to become an author, what genre I write, or how my writing journey began. Then, after a little back-and-forth, comes the inevitable sales pitch for book marketing, promotions, reviews, or some other service I never asked for. And my personal favorite? Someone messages me about how wonderful one of my books is, proceeds to explain what makes it so great, and then offers to help me improve its visibility. The problem? They haven't even read the damn book. They've simply skimmed the description and turned it into a sales pitch. Please, spare me. Let me make something perfectly clear: I am an INDEPENDENT AUTHOR, and I intend to remain one. Why? Because I don't have the luxury of throwing money at promotional services that promise the world and often deliver absolutely nothing. I've been down that road. I've paid for services, listened to guarantees, and watched those promises lead precisely nowhere. I'm not interested in repeating that experience. I work a full-time job. I write my books. I manage my website. I handle my own promotions. I do my best to connect with readers and support other independent authors when I can. Is it exhausting? Absolutely. But it's my choice, and I'm perfectly fine with it. If you follow me because you enjoy my books, appreciate my writing, want to have a genuine conversation, or simply want to support another author, you're always welcome. That's what social media connections should be about. What I don't appreciate is someone sending me a message at 3 a.m. asking what inspired me to start writing, only to eventually reveal that they're trying to sell me something. Seriously? Do you honestly believe that approach isn't painfully obvious? I follow fellow authors because I enjoy seeing their work, learning from their experiences, supporting their accomplishments, and occasionally sharing helpful advice. I don't follow someone just to invade their inbox with meaningless questions that eventually turn into a sales pitch. Not every independent author is looking to become someone's next paying customer. Some of us are simply trying to write good books, reach genuine readers, and enjoy the process without constantly being targeted by people pretending to care about our work. So, to those who use fake compliments, scripted conversations, and manufactured interest to sell promotional services: Please stop. You're wasting your time and mine. And to the genuine readers, fellow authors, and supporters who are here because they actually want to be here, I appreciate you more than you know. Respect the author. Respect their time. And above all, stop confusing genuine connections with potential sales opportunities. — S.K. Ballinger Independent Author
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I haven't read anything by Gordon Bickerstaff, but a book that keeps you up past your bedtime is always a good sign!
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FREE! QUIRKY ROM-COM Love in the Cupboard is FREE 15-19 OCT 2026 amzn.eu/d/bZRp9ix Readers' Favorite International Book Awards 2023 - Silver The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2023 - Bronze Hidden identity Forbidden love Virgin #sweet (fade to black) #Catholic
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Gordon Bickerstaff @GFBickerstaff Happy to recommend these standalone thrillers featuring irascible Zoe Tampsin. buff.ly/uhycFpi
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Marcia Clayton @MarciaC89111861 Charlotte’s friend, Fred, helps her search for her missing baby, but dark forces are at work that test the bravery of the whole community. Will she ever see her daughter again? A Victorian family saga. buff.ly/3IuGqUS
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Colin Garrow @colingarrowauthor.bsky.social Catch up with the Terry Bell Mysteries: Book 5—'No Cure for Death’ by Colin Garrow geni.us/LtBZmUM
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Edward Hopper @artisthopper Two Comedians (1966) was Hopper's final canvas. It shows Hopper and his wife, Jo, on stage taking a bow. After decades spent spotlighting American life, he ends by stepping into the scene to say a quiet goodbye to the world he painted. @BotFrens
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They showed so much promise. What happened to the Godwines? Find THE LAST GREAT SAXON EARLS on #KindleUnlimited buff.ly/JU502cY and #Audio: buff.ly/tFIdlYk
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Upcoming Release--MISSTEPS MENDING DEVILISH WAYS Publication Date: October 27, 2026 ARC copies at Netgalley & Booksprout Available for pre-order: amazon.com/dp/B0HCM2HRZ7 Excerpt Chapter 14- England 1929 Alexandra wandered down another corridor and emerged into a circular chamber, which pulsed in flickering torchlight. Its high-domed ceiling and spacious size allowed for several dozen people. Archaic symbols graffitied its walls, and a pentagram sullied the floor. In the middle stood a wood pillory; the type once used to punish criminals. Next to it rested a table holding two gold chalices, lit black candles, and a riding crop. From the deeper realms of the labyrinth flowed the hauntingly beautiful notes of a violinist. She trembled. Her aunt had taught her about the rituals of demonic matrimony. The initial mating served not for pleasure or breeding, but to display servitude. Forefront in these teachings outlined an absolute need for the maiden to remain still throughout intercourse. Only the devout and prepared could accomplish this, hence the use of bondage mechanisms. —She dipped a fingertip into one chalice and lifted it to her nose. The syrupy liquid held a distinct odor, similar to apricots. It was a familiar potion used on her in New Orleans, which relaxed the muscles, fogged the mind, and aroused sexual urges. She treated herself to a taste. As for the other vessel, it contained blood. #upcomingrelease #newfiction #comingsoon #booklaunch #sneakpeek #reader
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Upcoming Release--MISSTEPS MENDING DEVILISH WAYS Publication Date: October 27, 2026 Available for pre-order: amazon.com/dp/B0HCM2HRZ7 “Intelligently written and wonderfully immersive, readers who enjoy historical fiction with supernatural elements will adore this book.” – Jamie Michele, Readers Favorite ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #upcomingrelease #newfictionalert #comingsoon #booklaunch #sneakpeek #reader
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Two ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ chillers for your Sunday reading? The darkest family secrets you can imagine- And the strong women who wouldn't leave them buried... viewAuthor.at/LindaHuber #KindleUnlimited #books #familydrama #thrillers #familyhomes #weekend
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No photos. No calls. No clues. What happened to Rose Malone? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Tense and unpredictable” mybook.to/MRM #KindleUnlimited #books #thriller #suspense #mystery #familydrama
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Love in a Hurry is out on KU, ebook, and paperback! Binge on the entire series so far: mybook.to/p2yg Graphic by the lovely @siascreativestudio (IG) #virginfmc #catholicpriestromance #slowburn #romancenovelbookseries
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Read Love in a Hurry to understand the heartbreaking reason behind Miranda’s various coping mechanisms. mybook.to/6IEIHx Thanks to @be_ca12 (IG) for her thoughtful Love Hearts image and to @SwizzelsMatlow for making them. #quirky #romcom #catholicpriestromance #emotional
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