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January 6, 2024

Yes, I Am Alive: A 2024 Outlook

Hello! Wow, it’s been a while. This blog… it sure does exist, that much I can say. Neglected? Yes. Uninspired? Definitely. But presently taking up digital space? Absolutely, that it is. A lot has changed since the last time I bothered to post regularly; my goals have changed, my schedule has changed, my approach and…

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January 18, 2023

An Ocean of Stars Paperback Giveaway!

Hello, hello, and welcome to launch week, people! No going back now, we’re in it for the long haul! And I’m kicking off the blog tour with a paperback giveaway of An Ocean of Stars! Woo! Before I share the details of the giveaway, however, I need to share the details of the blog tour!…

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blog tour, book launch, books, giveaway, indie books, paperback giveaway, science fiction, YA romance, ya sci-fi, ya science fiction, young adult fiction
November 17, 2022

Cover Reveal: An Ocean of Stars by Becca Mionis

The time has come, ladies and gents, to reveal the long-anticipated (at least by me) cover of An Ocean of Stars! When I say she’s gorgeous, I truly mean it… we all know the adage “don’t judge a book by its cover” and while yes, that is true, I think having a book cover that’s…

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advanced reader copy, book launch, books, cover reveal, indie authors, indie books, sci-fi, sci-fi romance, science fiction, science fiction books, science fiction romance
October 10, 2022

ARC Readers Wanted for a Young Adult Science Fiction Book!

She’s at it again, folks! I’m publishing another book and the time has come for me to actually start talking about it. And, as the title of this article implies, to send out an “ARC Readers Wanted” call to action! *cue triumphant music* But first of all, what is an ARC Reader? “ARC” stands for…

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advanced reader copy, arc readers, arc reviewers, book launch, books, indie authors, indie books, sci-fi, sci-fi romance, science fiction, science fiction books, science fiction romance
July 13, 2022

Where to Find The Last Celestials In the Wild

This is everywhere you can find The Last Celestials in the big, wide, world! (I’ll be sure to keep this post updated as–fingers crossed–more locations get added to this list!) Bet you can’t guess what region I live in based on these locations, but this isn’t just for locals… I’ll tell you where you can…

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books, bookstore, bookstores, indie author, indie authors, indie bookstore, sci fi romance, science fiction, science fiction romance, the last celestials
June 27, 2022

Meet the Characters of The Last Celestials

Evidently, my blog is the place to impose my book and its contents upon you, my dear, unsuspecting reader. Welcome to the world of authorpreneurship! Now, get ready to meet the characters of The Last Celestials whether you asked for it or not! So, I did a series of “meet the characters” or “character mood…

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books, indie author, indie authors, indie book, indie books, meet the characters, science fiction, science fiction romance, the last celestials, YA romance, ya science fiction
February 12, 2022

The Last Celestials Giveaway: Enter to Win a Signed Paperback!

Ello, ello, ello! We are wrapping up blog tour right here on ye olde author blog, and as promised, I am hosting a giveaway of The Last Celestials! One lucky winner will receive a signed paperback copy, but before I lay out the details, let’s recap this awesome blog tour! Disclaimer: post contains affiliate links.…

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blog tour, book launch, books, giveaway, indie authors, indie books, the last celestials
February 1, 2022

The Last Celestials Blog Tour + Launch Party

I said I was going to officially announce The Last Celestials blog tour and launch party, so here is me making good on that promise! Huzzah! I cannot BELIEVE we are two weeks out from the official launch! This process has been an absolute blast and a fantastic learning experience. There have certainly been challenges…

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blog tour, book launch, books, booktube, indie author, indie books, indie publishing, launch party, the last celestials
January 22, 2022

The Last Celestials Pre-order is Now Available!

Exciting developments, ladies and gents! The Last Celestials pre-order is now available for ebook (Amazon and Kobo) and paperback (right here on the blog)! Things are moving right along and I couldn’t be more excited as we approach the big launch on Valentine’s Day. Hey hey, for the reader in your life who likes romance…

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book launch, book pre-order, books, indie author, indie authors, self-published, self-publishing, the last celestials
January 14, 2022

The Last Celestials Cover Reveal!

It’s finally here, the cover reveal for The Last Celestials by Becca Mionis… which, yes, is me. It feels weird to say it like that, but it’s for SEO, okay?! Not too long ago, I announced that I was publishing a book, and now we are exactly a month out from publication day! So much…

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book cover reveal, books, cover reveal, creative writing, indie books, indie publishing, publishing, sci-fi romance, science fiction, self publishing, self-published, self-publishing, the last celestials, writing, YA fiction, ya novels, YA romance

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