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Almost published by a Big Five publisher, went Indie and hit the Amazon top 150 in American humor. Writes supernatural mystery satire. Vonnegut, Wilde, BrontΓ«. Chicago. πŸ’™ Invented #SkyWriters hashtag. Linktr.ee/LifesAnExpedition

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Why did I spend all that money on her college degree?
-DJ's dad

Critics are raving about 
Dead Mona by D. J. Runnels

Book cover:
D. J. Runnels
Dead Mona
Confessions of a cranky murder victim.

Why did I spend all that money on her college degree? -DJ's dad Critics are raving about Dead Mona by D. J. Runnels Book cover: D. J. Runnels Dead Mona Confessions of a cranky murder victim.

It hit the Amazon top 150 in American humor.
Climbing the ranks in absurdist.

#Booksky πŸ“šπŸ’™
Amazon.com/author/d.j.runnels

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a skeleton is standing in a dark room in front of a computer screen . Alt: a skeleton is standing in a dark room in front of a computer screen
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d.j.runnels
I could never be an editor. I can see and correct mistakes, but I would also think of ways to make the story more refreshing. Then pretty soon I'm adding little woodland creatures and perhaps a small cottage at the base of a tree. Next thing you know, your dystopian sci-fi has twisted into OOPS! Now there's a dead body.

d.j.runnels I could never be an editor. I can see and correct mistakes, but I would also think of ways to make the story more refreshing. Then pretty soon I'm adding little woodland creatures and perhaps a small cottage at the base of a tree. Next thing you know, your dystopian sci-fi has twisted into OOPS! Now there's a dead body.

#skywriters

19.02.2026 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Ha! I remember you posted a raccoon, but I couldn’t find it until now. I think I’m losing my mind. πŸ€ͺ

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kermit the frog is using a typewriter in a messy room . Alt: kermit the frog is using a typewriter in a messy room .
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Oh, good! You sent help. I need rescuing from intermittent despair.

18.02.2026 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Dead Mona by D. J. Runnels Supernatural Mystery Satire

Mona Hardesty ends up dead after the third wife of her ex-husband gets her fired. When she lands in the afterlife, she's greeted by an airhead with the IQ of a marshmallow--no offense to marshmallows--then interrogated in a concrete cell by a drill sergeant. Mona must pass this process before anyone will investigate her murder. Seriously?!
What part of her ex being a Charles Manson clone do they fail to grasp? Fine. Mona relives her life from 1950-1986, against a backdrop of multiple U.S. political assassinations, the Vietnam War and hippies burning draft cards. So many problems in the world, yet she is denied the chance to marry the boy she loved because of different religions.
After Mona's story spirals into the urban decay of a hippie enclave in Chicago, they finally put her on a waiting list a mile long. Oh, that will not fly with Mona. She sees now the afterlife is a bureaucratic trap of bribery and illusion in a dimension where time doesn't exist. So she demands to speak to a manager and will even do lunch with God if she has to. Somebody's gotta pay for her murder.

Dead Mona by D. J. Runnels Supernatural Mystery Satire Mona Hardesty ends up dead after the third wife of her ex-husband gets her fired. When she lands in the afterlife, she's greeted by an airhead with the IQ of a marshmallow--no offense to marshmallows--then interrogated in a concrete cell by a drill sergeant. Mona must pass this process before anyone will investigate her murder. Seriously?! What part of her ex being a Charles Manson clone do they fail to grasp? Fine. Mona relives her life from 1950-1986, against a backdrop of multiple U.S. political assassinations, the Vietnam War and hippies burning draft cards. So many problems in the world, yet she is denied the chance to marry the boy she loved because of different religions. After Mona's story spirals into the urban decay of a hippie enclave in Chicago, they finally put her on a waiting list a mile long. Oh, that will not fly with Mona. She sees now the afterlife is a bureaucratic trap of bribery and illusion in a dimension where time doesn't exist. So she demands to speak to a manager and will even do lunch with God if she has to. Somebody's gotta pay for her murder.

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People who have near-death experiences often describe seeing a light at the end of a tunnel.
Perhaps they're on the operating table and they can hear the medical staff talking about them.
"More suction, nurse."
"Doctor, we're losing her."
"Administer 50cc of ozone."
Then some machine in the corner starts going beep-beep-beep.
Next the patient is floating on the ceiling and watching a guy put paddles on her chest and she's thinking, "Hey, don't get handsy with my body there, dude." And a nurse is shouting, "CLEAR!"

From Dead Mona by D. J. Runnels 
Supernatural Mystery Suspense Satire
D. J. Runnels
Dead Mona
Confessions of a cranky murder victim.

People who have near-death experiences often describe seeing a light at the end of a tunnel. Perhaps they're on the operating table and they can hear the medical staff talking about them. "More suction, nurse." "Doctor, we're losing her." "Administer 50cc of ozone." Then some machine in the corner starts going beep-beep-beep. Next the patient is floating on the ceiling and watching a guy put paddles on her chest and she's thinking, "Hey, don't get handsy with my body there, dude." And a nurse is shouting, "CLEAR!" From Dead Mona by D. J. Runnels Supernatural Mystery Suspense Satire D. J. Runnels Dead Mona Confessions of a cranky murder victim.

18.02.2026 01:41 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cover Reveals and upcoming ebooks!

- Coming in early February: I Am Such An Ivy! (Book 1)

The autobiography of Professor Ivy of Shitzu U. and β€œTop Dog” at the Boogie Underground Think Tank.

- Coming in March and April: The Delta Snake Review Anthologies #1 and #2.

#booksky

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πŸ›°οΈ Pioneer Sun… LATEST RELEASE
#Scifi #Wallops #NASA #JPL #Goddard #KU #Amazon
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www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBLJGWW5

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#Audible and #KindleUnlimited #Zombies

COLLAPSE: www.amazon.com/dp/B01BH4ON6Y

'Just when I thought I was finished with zombie novels, this book made me remember why I liked the genre in the first place. Fast-paced read, memorable characters, noteworthy scares and plenty of wonderfully dry humour.'

13.02.2026 07:29 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Last Queen: Book One of The Chronicles of Cleopatra Amazon.com: The Last Queen: Book One of The Chronicles of Cleopatra eBook : Lawrence, G. : Books

#NewRelease!

Egypt, 58 BCE
Ptolemy Princess Cleopatra grows up in a palace of wonders, delights & dangers

Through peril & politics Cleopatra's fate unfolds, leading her to Egypt's throne

The Last Queen
$3.99
#Free #KindleUnlimited!
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Amy, single and broke, starts escorting. It’s a rich life, takes her to Paris, ends in disaster. She meets Bec from Waiting For Kitto. Does it get better or worse?

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A tomb resides in my heart
Filled with wounds
Which I can’t part
The lid is heavy
It’s hard to shift
All I want to do is forgive
But the tomb weighs me down
Leaving me breathless
As more wounds move in

#poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity

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In a #dystopian Earth, twenty years after the end of WWIII, a dutiful son will risk it all to prove his father was not the monster history made of him. VYRUS is on Amazon at: amazon.com/dp/B08NXWSNQ4
#thriller #WritingCommunity #SFF #vampires #espionage #BookSky πŸ“šπŸ’™ #actionadventure #novel #scifi

16.02.2026 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you like scifi/SFF/vampire/thriller novels with lots of action & dry humour, mine are on Amazon in KDP eBook & paperback. Please check amazon.com/author/taggartrehnn or taggartrehnn.com for updates. #SFF #spaceopera #vampires #darkfantasy #thriller #adventure #writingcommunity #horror #BookSky πŸ“šπŸ’™

17.02.2026 02:36 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Book Anniversaries, first word in yellow with thin dark blue outline, second word in black with thick pink outline

Without Stars cover: digital artwork of a basset hound wearing a raincoat, laying in a puddle, staring up at to the right at drips off his hat. In a white text: Without Stars above the basset and Ellie Lieberman beneath him
1 Year over top right corner, Feb 15th below cover, matching text colors of first word

Oath Keeper cover: 
Black velvet background. I'm the center is a golden dragon egg, surrounded by a ring of white, pink, and orange flowers, such as daisies, baby breath, mini lilies, and more. Curved above that is the yellow glowing words in an all capital handwritten font, reads "Oath Keeper: On the Other Hand." 
Below the egg & flowers is a horizontal knife, wooden hand toward the left, bronze blade pointing right.
Below that in same font reads: Ellie Lieberman
2 Year over top left corner, Feb 19th below cover, matching text colors of the 2nd word

Background is gray and yellow with lights in a distance and gold balloons on the left side and right side behind the covers

Book Anniversaries, first word in yellow with thin dark blue outline, second word in black with thick pink outline Without Stars cover: digital artwork of a basset hound wearing a raincoat, laying in a puddle, staring up at to the right at drips off his hat. In a white text: Without Stars above the basset and Ellie Lieberman beneath him 1 Year over top right corner, Feb 15th below cover, matching text colors of first word Oath Keeper cover: Black velvet background. I'm the center is a golden dragon egg, surrounded by a ring of white, pink, and orange flowers, such as daisies, baby breath, mini lilies, and more. Curved above that is the yellow glowing words in an all capital handwritten font, reads "Oath Keeper: On the Other Hand." Below the egg & flowers is a horizontal knife, wooden hand toward the left, bronze blade pointing right. Below that in same font reads: Ellie Lieberman 2 Year over top left corner, Feb 19th below cover, matching text colors of the 2nd word Background is gray and yellow with lights in a distance and gold balloons on the left side and right side behind the covers

Book Anniversaries!!!
β˜” Without Stars turns 1 this month 🐾 (www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXDF61QM)
πŸ”₯ Oath Keeper: On the Other Hand turns 2 this month 🌼 (www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVZRL68W/)

16.02.2026 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
About the author and their books:

(There is a portrait of me with anime blush lines, a happy yellow sun)

My name is Rebecca E. Reyes and I am an author, artist, parent, and I have a great sense of humor, especially in regards to my autism in my mid 30's.

This portrait doesn't set the tone in my books, but it does reflect me when I feel cute (2 years ago).

Right now I have my acne from when I was 15...

All four of my books in both my book series with descriptions.

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The Sarcophagus of Lamia

The Sarcophagus of Lamia Book 1 has a blonde woman in a red velvet lined escape pod, with a silver implant in her hair.

The Sarcophagus of Lamia Book 2: Soul Survivor, has a red power core (a glowing orb) surrounded by filigree.

The series description is:

Deep space cyberpunk thriller novelettes with beautiful adaptations of famous monsters in a bleak, caste ruled setting.

We follow the skeleton crew of the lab ship, Magpie, as they hit hard times and brush with corporate oligarchies' law enforcement.

They take odd jobs and survive gruesome encounters, but they do it together!

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Sigils

Sigils of Malice's cover has a magical blue beetle walking on a machine powered by a sparking crystal.

Sigils of Blight's cover is of a lantern with a blue fire in the jungle.

The series description is:

Science fantasy thriller novels within a gilded theocrasy, wearing 1910's pseudo-cyberpunk glitz.

"Those are words." - My Husband

Thalia Clayton, an uncouth crossdressing showgirl, without magic, tries to protect her family from powers above her head. Unfortunately, everyone she loves is mixed in with conspiracies.

After many reluctant partnerships and tested loyalties, it's a good thing she knows many necromancers and priests. Getting out alive may not be an option.

About the author and their books: (There is a portrait of me with anime blush lines, a happy yellow sun) My name is Rebecca E. Reyes and I am an author, artist, parent, and I have a great sense of humor, especially in regards to my autism in my mid 30's. This portrait doesn't set the tone in my books, but it does reflect me when I feel cute (2 years ago). Right now I have my acne from when I was 15... All four of my books in both my book series with descriptions. --- The Sarcophagus of Lamia The Sarcophagus of Lamia Book 1 has a blonde woman in a red velvet lined escape pod, with a silver implant in her hair. The Sarcophagus of Lamia Book 2: Soul Survivor, has a red power core (a glowing orb) surrounded by filigree. The series description is: Deep space cyberpunk thriller novelettes with beautiful adaptations of famous monsters in a bleak, caste ruled setting. We follow the skeleton crew of the lab ship, Magpie, as they hit hard times and brush with corporate oligarchies' law enforcement. They take odd jobs and survive gruesome encounters, but they do it together! --- Sigils Sigils of Malice's cover has a magical blue beetle walking on a machine powered by a sparking crystal. Sigils of Blight's cover is of a lantern with a blue fire in the jungle. The series description is: Science fantasy thriller novels within a gilded theocrasy, wearing 1910's pseudo-cyberpunk glitz. "Those are words." - My Husband Thalia Clayton, an uncouth crossdressing showgirl, without magic, tries to protect her family from powers above her head. Unfortunately, everyone she loves is mixed in with conspiracies. After many reluctant partnerships and tested loyalties, it's a good thing she knows many necromancers and priests. Getting out alive may not be an option.

Everything you need to know about me and what I do here!

ko-fi.com/rebeccaevita

#SFF #Scifi #ThrillerBooks #Fantasy #WritingCommunity #BookskyπŸ’™πŸ“š

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Power to the People!
πŸ’° #TaxNoir #IRS #Resist
Democratizing the Tax Code…
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A Subversive Short Story 99Β’
β€œA controversial idea, and a fun read…”
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πŸ‘ΏPSYCHOPATH😈 (AIRWAVES V)
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πŸ‘ΏPSYCHOPATH😈 (AIRWAVES V) Stinky Pearson is a false god and true legend in his own mind. πŸ“–Get the novel Kindle, paperback, or audiobook on Amazon. #AirwavesV #KindleUnlimited #ThrillerBooks πŸ’™πŸ“š #booksky
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πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸͺ Could Space travel be easier?
AL CLARK-Gravity (Book Six)
AL and the crew of the New Dawn discover something revolutionary; a game changer for those who make their living amongst the stars. #BOOKSKY #SciFi #SpaceOpera
AMAZON- www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVJRZW9K

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22.01.2026 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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#16- A day in the life of a bestselling author: embarrassing poem I wrote as a teen & voice recorded | Louise Blackwick Get more from Louise Blackwick on Patreon

@louiseblackwick.com Congrats ! Visit : www.patreon.com/posts/16-day...

22.05.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 138    πŸ” 111    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 10
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I'm happy to say that my latest novel The Honeymaker's Daughter is now available as a paperback & Kindle at Amazon. πŸ˜ƒ

The Honeymaker's Daughter paperback: mybook.to/honeymakerbr...
The Honeymaker's Daughter Kindle: mybook.to/honeymakerbr...

#yafantasy #fantasy #readers

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Awful outside? πŸ’Time for a treat? πŸ’˜Looking for a #feelgood read? πŸ’•Apart from the new mediΓ¦val series, look at all these from which to choose.

amazon.co.uk/ros-rendle/s?k=ros+rendle
Click the link to find out more. 🩷

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Those wild, ravenous things aren't the only monsters in this new world of the damned.

Stage 3: Alpha
viewbook.at/stage3alpha

FREE on Kindle Unlimited

Also on #audiobook

#zombie #TheWalkingDead #suspense #thriller #audiobooks #Stage3series #zombies #zombies #horror #audibleπŸ“šπŸ’™

17.02.2026 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 70    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Get off the phone. I’m trying to call you I asked for her phone number. She gave it to me with a warning, saying that she liked chatting with her friends for long periods of time, ...

Uvi 🧑 Get off the phone. I’m trying to call you
WWII #LoveStory FREE on #KindleUnlimited
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16.02.2026 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#books #author #bookssky #stories REVIEW on Amazon: Must read! Wonderful, inspiring story about a woman’s struggles against overwhelming odds. Great read! I look forward to reading more from this brilliant author. Richard. H. amazon.com/author/shann...

07.10.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 177    πŸ” 74    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 5
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#FREE #KindleUnlimited
Henry's Secret Summer Special Graphic Novel Part 3
Gama teams up with Raelyn, the legendary Little Mermaid, in order to pursue Demon Sea King, Seth, who has kidnapped Henry.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRPK8S9C
#mmromance #fantasy #blcomics #booksky #comics
Part 1 is #FREE!

16.02.2026 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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