In celebration of getting V.I.P.E.R into Indigo Festival and the upcoming keycon. I've decided to leave some gifts in various #Winnipeg Little Free Libraries. π
The physical proofs of both Formation and Esperance!
Keycon will be the first and only place to get your hands on these!
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A deadly threat lurks in the shadows. One rookie commander must stop itβbefore itβs too late.
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Ya...I'm bad at social media typos lol. I like to blame autocorrect but its probably just me. π
I'm thrilled to finally announce that V.I.P.E.R. is not stocked at the beautiful Indigo Festival location! So if you are in the Polo Park area, go check it out!
#Winnipeg #Manitoba #militarysifi πππͺ
New to Sci-fi due to Artimus II or Projecf Hail Mary?
Finished your old book?
I think its time to start something new!
Checkout this month's free Sci-fi and Fantasy books! ππ²
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Ya, I basically came to the same conclusion. π
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Today is the day! Jeremy Szal 's Wolfskin is out now, link in the comments. I just interviewed him and I will be sharing those links all day. Congrats my friend on completing The Common saga!
Link to Wolfskin in the comments!
I haven't responded to one of these in ages. Might as well start again!
Word of the day is Royal.
Snip taken from Nyzouraβs Pendant. It is the second book in my series that is currently with my editor! Should be out later this year.
#writesky #writingcommunity
Just a regular PSA to watch out for scammers, vanity presses, and over eager βbeta readersβ who might comment on #WIPSnips posts.
If you have doubts, please DM me with the account or post.
My bullshit-o-meter is strong with these types.
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky
Happy International Women's Day!
Here's to you! π₯
Keep dreaming, daring, and doing.
I'll go first.
A deadly threat lurks in the shadows. One rookie commander must stop itβbefore itβs too late.
Happy World Book Day!
I hope you can find time to pick up a good book. π
Let's make a list for all the sci-fi fans out there. Drop you recommended reading below π
#worldbookday πππͺ
Looking for something to read π in these cold dark winter days? βοΈ
Tired of all the romance π?
Checkout this month's free Indie Sci-fi π½ and Fantasy βοΈ books!
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Follow Lieutenant Commander Kaia Marinoch in book 2 of the Inheritance of the Fallen Series! If you havenβt started the series, now is a great time, as V.I.P.E.R. is on sale for half price until Feb. 18, 2026.
Keep a lookout for Nyzouraβs Pendant in 2026!
As a Valentineβs Day gift to all Sci-Fi Lovers, we at Heliosphere Publishing are thrilled to be able to share with you a first look at the Nyzouraβs Pendant cover!
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Hey #Winnipeg! I'm so excited to share that my book V.I.P.E.R. is finally in the Winnipeg Public Library system! π₯³
If you like exciting Military Sci-fi, then check it out. Or if you don't want to wait in line, you can grab a copy at Ingido St. Vital, Indigo Kennaston Commons, or Gameknight Games.
ππ 2025 Sci-fi and Fantasy Recap πͺπ
Looking for sci-fi or fantasy books? Take a look at some of last years releases that you might have missed!
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Happy National Science Fiction Day! π½ππͺ
How about celebrating with a free scifi book?
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πππͺ #Freebooks #scifiday
π¨Free Book Alertπ¨
Here are your December free books! π
If you like science fiction πͺ or fantasy βοΈ checkout these link below π
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A mind-blowing photo from Hubble's Wide Field Camera 3 on Feb. 1-2, 2010: the Mystic Mountain, located in the Carina Nebula, 7,500 light-years away. #Hubble #astrophotography
Link for more info and photos: go.nasa.gov/44n4DLG
Another snow dayβοΈβοΈβοΈ
Its Cyber Monday! π»π
Treat yourself to a new book! π
Checkout these great deals on Indie Authors.π
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ππ #cybermonday #bookdeals
ππ°Black Friday Book DealsβοΈ
If you are looking for a new read, checkout these Black Friday deals. It includes my own V.I.P.E.R. which is $0.99 this weekend!
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ππ #blackfriday #bookdeals
π°π Ebook Saleπ
Hey everyone, if you have a #kobo, they are running a Skip the Line sale with some great pre-black Friday deals.
Check them out, like my own V.I.P.E.R. which is on sale for $0.99!
#bookdeals πππͺ
Sales
- 189 copies sold
- 1400 minutes read on Kobo+
- $400 Total revenue
Expenses
- $3,400 to produce V.I.P.E.R.
- $600 in business expenses
Socials (from zero lol)
- Instagram +46
- Bluesy +882
- Threads +303
- Mailing List +25
π 1st Year as an Introverted Self Published Author βοΈ
Firstly, a big thanks to everyone who took a chance to read a book from a nobody. It means a lot. β€οΈ
Read the full review on my site, including the key take aways. But here are the highlights. π
#indieauthors #writesky #writingcommunity
π FREE BOOKS π
Checkout this month's list of great reads in Science Fiction π and Fantasy βοΈ!
And did I mention they were free? π°
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Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians! π¨π¦π¦π¦
I hope your weather is better then mine...π§π§₯
Happy Thanksgiving long weekend Canada π¨π¦ π¦
It's getting cold outside and rainy. So why not snuggle up with a good book π?
Take a look at some of these amazing fiction reads. Including my own V.I.P.E.R. which is on sale for 99 cents!
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