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I am a caffeinated SciFi author & teacher whose words are brewing to go! 😎 YA novel, Disconnected, to be released by @pressmonarch in 2023! #GetDisconnected

Joined September 2019
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Coming soon from @WritingbyRiley and @PressMonarch
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I just made my Official Trailer for THE MOUNTAIN OF GOLD! Check it out to see a sneak peek of some of my illustrations.😊 My debut picture book releases 5/14/24 from @PressMonarch. Available for preorder! Amazon: amzn.to/3VOzLjK B&N: barnesandnoble.com/w/1144709… #kidlit – at Jacksonville, OR
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Congratulations to Adrian So on his cover reveal of THE GROUNDWORLD HEROES, painted by the super talented, beyond words gifted, Korin Linaburg! Thanks for bringing his cover to life! “An original voice and a fun, funny adventure underground.” Adam Rex, NYT Bestselling Author
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Well, it’s official: my Publisher’s Marketplace deal report is in for HEARTSMITH!🥳 I can’t wait to share this YA Steampunk/Gothic Horror with everyone this October! #writingcommunity #authorcommunity #steampunk #AuthorsOfTwitter #kidlit #yabooks – at Oregon, USA
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I've been insanely excited for 2024 because that means in only a handful of months, my debut sci-fi western novel Race To Novus is coming out! 🥰🙌🐎 @CloakedPress #excerpt #teaser #scifi #RacetoNovus #readers
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Meet the Author: Monarch Showcase - @WritingbyRiley So great to chat all about you and DISCONNECTED. Riley's book will appeal to fans of DIVERGENT and Ready Player one; you don't want to miss this! Check out our live chat below - instagram.com/tv/C092WYZM5rq…
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Need book recs this Thanksgiving break? Try any of these fabulous books from @PressMonarch adults and kids are sure to love! QOTD: do you have a book already picked for Thanksgiving weekend? Or one you hope to finish? #books #thanksgiving #bookworm #readers #cleanreads #kidlit – at Oregon, USA
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Thanks so much, Ashley. 🥰🥰
LANDIS by @Shellymackbooks releases in 3 days! I fell in love with this book & I know all of you will too! LANDIS grabs you in its opening pages & never lets go. It’s a world kids will dream of & adults will wish they got to read as a child. #WritiCommmunity ng
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Hey, #Kidlit it's giveaway time! I'm giving away 3 critiques for... #MidWeekCritique - Choose a PB, MG, or YA excerpt of up to 700 words. To enter, follow me and comment with a gif on how your day is going. Winners will be announced this Wednesday, September 13.
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Today, I got to hold my book in my hands. I will never forget this moment. This has been a lifelong dream for me and now it's coming true. Thank you so much @jenlowrywrites and @PressMonarch for giving #Landis a home. It's just beautiful! 💜
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Riley Cross Author of Disconnected & Swamp of Doom retweeted
Love this! Thanks to our author, @CottaStephanie, for creating this for us to celebrate our books at Monarch! Happy Fall reading, y’all! Grab a Monarch book today and a pumpkin latte! #booksthatmatter #cleanreads
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Hey, #Kidlit it's giveaway time! I'm giving away 3 critiques for #MidWeekCritique - your choice of: 1. a non-rhyming PB of up to 700 words or 2. 15-minute AMA - Ask Me Anything call or zoom To enter, comment with a gif about how your day is going! Winners will be announced this Wednesday, Aug 16
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Riley Cross Author of Disconnected & Swamp of Doom retweeted
Looking for a YA fantasy with deadly curses, adventure, high stakes, a doomed romance, an antihero POV & a hero you will absolutely adore? Pick up THE CONJURER'S CURSE today & embark on Rowan's journey to break his curse & find where he belongs. Amazon: a.co/d/edfr8Kh – at Jacksonville, OR
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Looking for a summer read? Sign up for Monarch ARCs via this link! forms.gle/E1P13TSZbG5KHM9WA Check out The Wraiths of Arjun by @CottaStephanie, The Memory Quilt by @LoriMKeating, and The Mark In The Road by Angelique Burrell
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Hey all! I try to support #indieauthors! I build up my Amazon purchases for credits and I have some extra to spare! I’m looking for #clean (not romance filled) #YA or #adult #SciFi #Dystopian books. Maaaaybe #fantasy. Want to share your links #WritingCommunity?
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Monarch Book Club is over on #discord chatting it up about dystopian and fantasy wear! Check out our #cleanreads #bookclub today and join in! discord.gg/Jwx9TeaKPp
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Indie authors! I am planning my #indieaugust content and I need your help!! Let me know your favourite indie books or promote yourself so I can check you out for a new series I hope to start on my channel.... 👌
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Jenny is a side character & the MC’s wise best friend who opens her heart & her home to Shanna & her family just when they need help the most. FSTS will be out fall 2024!🌊🦋 #booksthatmatter #TeamMonarch #YA #freeandfawn4ever #WritingCommunity
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