Come hang out with me on #substack where I get serious about #bookworld #writing #publishing stuff and sometimes #rant. #followme #subscribe #deannasworld #authorservices #publishingpartner
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I've been quiet online cos I've been working on something harrowing and exciting. A series of essays from my time living in the Middle East filtered thru the lens of how to craft a compelling story narrative. #writing #publishing #transformation #comingsoon
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What Deanna Read is now a #podcast #episode. An insightful discussion on comfort reads, overcoming burnout, and reading for self-care.
Listen here: ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.deannasworld.com/2025/05/what-deanna-read...
Sharing this #intro #gettoknowme as I transition a lot of my #book #editing #publishing #writing #authorservices #insights to #substack.
Join me here 👉👉👉 https://go.deannasworld.com/substack
What's an 800-year-old vampire CEO to do when his new onsite medic is the most sought-after human in centuries?
He's determined to protect her, but she has plans of her own.
The Sinners Never Die book 2 is ON SALE now! https://amzn.to/4lkSwEI
#ParanormalRomance #VampireRomance #BookSale
That 'warm hug' feeling in a book? 🤗 Here's a special debut author's cozy world to life—complete with matchmaking cats! 🐱 A feel-good chat for everyone.
www.deannasworld.com/2025/06/a-warm-hug-in-bo...
#Publishing #Romance #EmmaHartlight
I've been on a binge listen to the Graphic Audio production of the Murderbot Diaries series in #audiobook. ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!! #highlyrecommend
#marthawells #murderbotdiaries #scifi #graphicaudio #fullcast #dramatized
👉👉👉https://amzn.to/3Tp6Yj3
Why did a publisher destroy 30,000 books? 🤔 The story behind the recent publishing controversy is more complex than you think.
www.deannasworld.com/2025/06/drastic-stand-na...
#Publishing #AuthorCommunity
A little something from the archives…
Did you ever think you'd like to become an editor because you love to read? Here's a helpful guide to get you started. Find it on my Substack.
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#editing #editor #reading
Romance audiobooks: Human heart or AI precision? 🤖❤️ Exploring the KDP Virtual Voice dilemma for authors. Can tech truly deliver the passion?
#Audiobooks #Romance #AI #PubTip
www.deannasworld.com/2025/05/human-vs-ai-narr...
Catch up on what I read in April! 📚 Some great finds and maybe a surprise or two. And a small plug to subscribe to my newsletter. Don't miss all my posts.
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#BookReview #WhatDeannaRead #MonthlyWrapUp #ReadingRomance #Books
🎧 Romance audiobook fans, listen up! 🎧
Romance Audiobookworms' "Stuff Your Earbuds" event is happening May 9th & 10th, 2025! 🗓️ Snag FREE romance audiobooks from awesome authors.
👉 https://romanceaudiobookworms.com/
#StuffYourEarbuds #RomanceAudiobooks #FreeAudiobooks #Audiobooks
AI narrating romance audiobooks? 🤖❤️ Good idea or bad? 🤔 Exploring the pros (cost! accessibility!) & cons (quality? brand risk?) for romance authors.
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www.deannasworld.com/2025/04/audiobook-boom-r...
#books were read this month. Not very many cos brain was kaput and I had deadlines, but #reading was done. Better late than never, yes?
www.deannasworld.com/2025/04/what-deanna-read...
Am on the next Graphic Audio #audiobook of Shannon Meyer's Rylee Adamson series. Starting to get into the series and very curious where this is going. Was very suss of Caleb right from the start. #awesome
https://amzn.to/3FQQkph
Have started the Graphic Audio "A Movie In Your Mind" audiobook of Shannon Meyer's Rylee Adamson series. Confession. Have never been much of a fan of #urbanfantasy, but #graphicaudio makes them #awesome.
https://amzn.to/3DQanUd
My next #audiobook listen. Still nuts over the Graphic Audio productions. I know they are not for everyone, but I love their "movie in your mind" vibe. It works for me. Someone needs to tell me if there is anything going on between Dina and Sean tho.
US https://amzn.to/4jl7biz
A major milestone in my #publishing #career. Celebrating my 300th book project. It's been a heck of a ride and I've loved every minute of it. Even the tough ones. Thank you for being here with me.
www.deannasworld.com/2025/03/300-books-and-bl...
#DDLG & problematic boundaries: WTF happened here? We explore outrage, allegations, & where things went wrong.
#BookControversy #ToriWoods #DaddysLittleToy #BookBans
www.deannasworld.com/2025/03/beyond-taboo-rea...
Let's face it, I'm terrible with this social media thing when life gets in the way. To celebrate the fact (hubby sent me this), tell me the man of your dreams from whichever chapter you like. Chapter five works too. xoxo
Connor is my current fav
US https://amzn.to/4hG1AC9
AU https://amzn.to/4hFlI7i
Celebrating the re-release of Julie Rowe's fantastic thriller, Lethal Game! It's a story of second chances, both for the characters and the book.
www.deannasworld.com/2025/03/second-chances-c...
I see this asked a lot. "Should I get Kindle Unlimited? Is it worth it?" Here's a breakdown of EVERYTHING you need to know about it.
#KindleUnlimited
www.deannasworld.com/2025/03/so-many-books-so...
I read books…and it's kinda amazing that I'm actually sharing what I read in Feb in a timely manner. #WhatDeannaRead #romance #reading #readromance
www.deannasworld.com/2025/03/what-deanna-read...
Happy book birthday to False Hope, Blake Willis Thriller book 3.
www.deannasworld.com/2025/02/marking-mileston...
A very belated closing out what I read in 2024 with my December reads. Overall, a great year of reading. It's always a great year of reading.
www.deannasworld.com/2025/02/what-deanna-read...
Sometimes it's important to be reminded to look back to see how far we've come. 300 books, 300 author dreams. I went from IT consultant and project manager to author services provider.
www.deannasworld.com/2025/02/supporting-300-a...
That's a wrap on November 2024 books for "What Deanna Read!" 📚 Can't wait for more amazing stories in 2025! 📚✨ Share your recent reads in the comments! 👇
www.deannasworld.com/2024/12/what-deanna-read...
I'm having a chilled out Sunday for a change and decided to take the day off work. Let's see how long it lasts. Are you doing anything fun this Sunday?
𝐀 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲. 𝐀 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲. 𝐀 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤.
🎉 Have you read 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 (𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝘄𝗼) 𝗯𝘆 @steveshipleyauthor.bsky.social yet?
📖 Grab your copy today ➜ go.steveshipley.com/false-start-...
Find out what happens when you tell your favorite narrator you'll listen to him read the back of a cereal box. #audiobook #narrator #thomaslockearvoice youtu.be/vyYCo0nLnwM
