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You know the deal, I'm sure, but if you were going to grab YOU, ME, & THE CONSPIRACY anyway, you might as well save 25% and preorder now. I would **really** appreciate it: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/you-me-the...

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Hanna Alkaf: "The Hysterical Girls of St. Bernadette's" YA reviews, female agency, female voice, female friendship, sibling relationships

#Review: The Hysterical Girls of St. Bernadette's by Hanna Alkaf -> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2026/03/hann...
Pros: Fleshed-out, believable (and diverse) protagonists (Muslin, Malaysian). Strong social commentary. Atmospheric writing.

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The Hocus Pocus Handbook Check out The Hocus Pocus Handbook - <p><strong>For readers of <em>The House in the Cerulean Sea</em> comes a fantastical story of found family, love, and acceptance from <em>New York Times</em> and <...

The Hocus Pocus Handbook has been moved up, due to popular demand! You'll have your copy on Sept 1. Did you pre-order yet?

If you can, please do. It helps SO MUCH & I want to write more books. If you can't, please ask your library to get it.

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#FitReaders Check-In: March 13, 2026 Welcome to #FitReaders2026!! Felicia and I are excited to co-host this fitness-oriented group. If you have any questions about #FitReaders, you can leave them in the comment section or email me at twimom227(at)gmail(dot)com. Most of our support is done via our Facebook Group. I post my weekly check-ins on Fridays, as it helps me be accountable. You are welcome to do your own check-in posts, check in below, in the comments, or check in with the Facebook group - whatever works for you!

#FitReaders Check-In: March 13, 2026

Welcome to #FitReaders2026!! Felicia and I are excited to co-host this fitness-oriented group. If you have any questions about #FitReaders, you can leave them in the comment section or email me at twimom227(at)gmail(dot)com. Most of our support is done via our…

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Disappearing Act Explaining my absence...

Explaining the reason behind my disappearing act -> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2026/03/disa...

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#TBRChallenge 2026 Review: Star Dust by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner (Vintage) Star Dust Authors: Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- February's optional theme: Vintage What I’m Talking About: Could you get more Vintage than the Jackie O., Space-Race Era of the 1960s? Anne-Marie shocks her family and friends when she divorces her husband, gets a job, and moves her kids and self into her own home. It’s 1962, and that’s just not what a woman and mother does.

#TBRChallenge 2026 Review: Star Dust by Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner (Vintage)

Star Dust Authors: Emma Barry and Genevieve Turner Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- February's optional theme: Vintage What I’m Talking About: Could you get more Vintage than the Jackie O., Space-Race Era of the 1960s?…

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Fresh New Books February 17, 2026 | Kiss Your $ Goodbye! New Books Because You Deserve Them! This is where I spotlight the sparkling new weekly releases that are tempting me so you can succ...

It's new book day!

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Me toooo. I need it lol We've actually had a really mild winter but... points to the world around me 😆 😢

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That was her being sad because she was stuck in the van because of rain lol

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Weekend on the Oregon coast www.instagram.com/p/DUO0Kk0Ets...

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Imagine how much they’d be lying about what happened without all the videos showing it from multiple angles.

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The cover of “The Door in Penrose Forest” by Sean David Robinson.

The cover of “The Door in Penrose Forest” by Sean David Robinson.

I can still hardly believe it’s real, but…

2026 is the year I officially become a published author. 🦋🦋🦋

I feel so fortunate and beyond excited to see what the future holds.

And if you feel so inclined, the preorder link is here: l1nq.com/tXSO1

#booksbooksbooks #writingcommunity

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Three of my books are on sale this month, and I pitched them all in this thread, FYI bsky.app/profile/auth...

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This was a lot of fun!

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2 shelties in raincoats

2 shelties in raincoats

A sheltie in a Christmas Grinch sweater, t he other with a reindeer headband in front of a Christmas tree

A sheltie in a Christmas Grinch sweater, t he other with a reindeer headband in front of a Christmas tree

@offbeatya.bsky.social New raincoats & Christmas festive wear lol Ripley's sweater says Up to Snow Good 😆

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Tell Me Something Tuesday: What Underrated Books or Authors Would You Recommend? Meme, books or authors to boost

Tell Me Something Tuesday: What Underrated Books or Authors Would You Recommend?
-> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2025/12/tell...

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Oh dang. While I was doing copyedits, I hit the 10K milestone!

I promised a giveaway.

So, to enter, 1) you must be following me and 2) respond in replies me with your favorite book by me / the one you're most intrigued by (if you haven't read me yet).

Winner posted in 48 hours!

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Tell Me Something Tuesday (Partial) Round-Up (November 2025) Memes, answers to November 2025 questions

Tell Me Something Tuesday (Partial) Round-Up (November 2025) -> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2025/11/tell...

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Lol, that's funny. She's usually a little nervous but calm and likes laying by the window but she wanted out of there!

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She is fine now. It was just a minor ear infection - she just wasn't thrilled with all the poking and cleaning lol

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Rest, restore - & sadly, back to reality www.instagram.com/p/DO9GLSOkol...

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Ripley's no good, very bad Monday www.instagram.com/p/DO6QujpEeO...

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Tell Me Something Tuesday: September 16, 2025 – Lottery Winner Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your own post, grab the question and answer it on your blog. Feel free to leave your links in the comments if you are participating.

Tell Me Something Tuesday: September 16, 2025 – Lottery Winner

Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to…

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I get these for years old posts on my blog too. "Your review was brilliant and insightful and helped me to choose what car to buy." For a romance book review lol

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Ryan Leslie: "The Garden of Before" (ARC Review) Adult reviews, multiple universes, videogame-like worlds

ARC #review: The Garden of Before by @ryan-leslie.bsky.social -> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2025/09/ryan...
Imaginative, engaging, visually stunning. Rich in worldbuilding & character development/dynamics.
Will appeal to: Everyone who loves game-like structures & larger-than-life scenarios/adventures.

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Happy #NationalDogDay www.instagram.com/p/DN1ouNkZP9...

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Chipmunk! They were all over the mountain. So cute!

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Adventure dogs www.instagram.com/p/DNOs7LgSQ7...

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Another weekend, another adventure www.instagram.com/p/DNOlSDpy_3...

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Part 2 of our first van trip. Not quite as adorable as the alpaca, but still beautiful. Also, I'm going to be posting more travel stuff from my new @shambleon.bsky.social account. Maybe, hopefully... my record of regularly posting is... not good lol

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