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Physician, Luvs2write. Artist. Books, blog, SM links on https://linktr.ee/author_ash

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Book review: Hilarious, full of banter, high spice and loads of drama in this small town enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy. Loved every character and each turn of the page in this one. A great example of the enemies-to-lovers trope.

04.12.2025 12:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A psychological thriller novella. Starts with an interesting concept. The story flows smoothly and keeps one engaged. It gets a bit confusing in the last act as the reality is revealed, but overall, it's a good, quick read. #bookreview

27.11.2025 15:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From Heer-Ranjha and Bajirao-Mastani to Prithviraj Chauhan-Sanyukta to Kamasutra, India is filled with love stories that live on in our hearts. If you are an Indian origin romance author or poet, come join us, and together we'll continue this legacy. #WritingCommunity

26.11.2025 15:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Book review:
Not your typical gangster romance. A rough start dealing with life and a shady family. The narrative soon settles into a gentle rhythm that reveals a whirlwind, sweet, and cute romance. The two main protagonists are especially mushy and adorable.

20.11.2025 12:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Book Review: A grumpy, introvert book seller meets a sunshine loving Aussie travel writer. The pairings and stories in this series keep getting crazier and funnier. This one, however, has a big, dramatic ending. Nope, I am not one to read and tattle. Read it yourself.

23.10.2025 12:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you ๐Ÿ™

17.10.2025 09:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Book review time: This is a romcom mashed together with romantic suspenseโ€”another great story in the series, where each pairing is unique and linked to British politics or aristocracy.

In this one, read for the banter and stay for the intrigue or spice/whatever gets you off.

16.10.2025 12:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A rare gem. If you can, go watch it in theaters. Soft, gentle and touching. A movie where the pauses prod you to dwell on the nuances.

[Movie night, films, queer movie, loveislove, finding your truth, sabar boonda, cactus pears]

02.10.2025 12:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Not every day I get to shout from the rooftop.
We won the Indie Ink Award 2024 for Writing the Future We Need: Asian representation by an Asian Author.
We owe our readers a big thank you for this.
Check the list of winners- indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2024

16.09.2025 14:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Bookreview A rugby based sports omance set in Wales, with an inclusive small-town community. Sweet and spicy with a fantastic cast of characters.

04.09.2025 13:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Book review
Not all main characters are lovable. This is a high angst and heat story with an MC navigating mental health issues and a lot of baggage. The side characters are delightful.

28.08.2025 15:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Here is your chance to choose from 300+ books. ONLY on 26th August.

Everyย book will be on sale for either free or $0.99 (USD)ย and equivalent across platforms

The multigenre stories written by different authors will represent the entire LGBTQ+ spectrum, so go fill your TBR

#YOQLBookBlast

25.08.2025 15:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Only two more days to...

Get a bunch of LGBTQ+ ebooks

Take a chance on new authors or genres

Pick up that book you have been eyeing or is on your TBR

Make your fav authors happy.

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24.08.2025 01:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We take you from Uttarakhand and UP in the north to Goa and Andhra on the west and east coast of India.

Whether you have a child or the child inside you still is alive, get a copy and create some happy memories.

22.08.2025 14:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Folklore and Folktales. We have all grown with them. Either on our grandparents' laps or tucked beside our parents. What better way to celebrate these special bonds than by writing some new stories? Eight authors from all over India collaborated to build this book one story at a time.

22.08.2025 14:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Poignant yet vibrant like a painted landscape. An own-voice voice novel about identity, sexuality and the tremors of first love. #bookreview

21.08.2025 12:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mark the date on your calendars. Over 250 titles across multiple genre and representations.

Free or at heavy discounts. Don't miss this chance.

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18.08.2025 14:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Book review: This whole series is a delightful read. Unlike the previous books, the start of this one is sappy and sad before it gets sweet, and oh my god, the pining. The story ends in a happy surprise.

14.08.2025 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Book Review:
Told from the perspective of a child and set in the backdrop of the Lankan conflict, the story is heartbreaking at points. The keen observant eyes of a child trying to decipher the adult world are vivdly described. But it is also a story of pain and finding oneself.

07.08.2025 12:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A YA romcom. A hilarious take on teen shenanigans to find purpose and love. Each character in the teen ensemble has a role to play in the fast-paced narrative, keeping the reader on edge. The drama will make you smirk or roll your eyes, and the comedy will leave you laughing.

24.07.2025 14:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Before I forget please go and check the Smashwords sale for some great deals on ebooks. You will find these boys there too. Last week of sale.

22.07.2025 13:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Some hardcore authoring today.

20.07.2025 16:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Bookreview This is the first book I have read written as a journal. A fascinating tale of the travels of a young man from Slovakia to the US. A chapter for each of his days working there. It opens doors into the lives of friends he made there.

17.07.2025 12:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rejection is a word and emotion every authorย must embrace. Though everyone's experience is different and there are a lot of variables involved,ย these numbers may help authors who are in the query trenches.
Genre, writing and market demand are the drivers.

13.07.2025 06:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Story 7
Finished a 10-hour office grind. What do you need? A cab ride home after a tough day. Or...a prospect of an adventure.
#queerbooks

12.07.2025 14:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The story is fast-paced, combining mysticism with sci-fi and space travel.
The concept of using the five elements as a theme for this story was intriguing because, in Hinduism, our bodies are believed to be composed of these five elements and are ultimately returned to them upon death.

10.07.2025 13:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Coming to a theatre near you.
๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿคช
Manifesting that someone takes a chance on these boys.
Till then you could read their stories if you still haven't so you can tell me later whether you liked the novel or the movie.

On a serious note.
Which of these would you watch based on the poster?

08.07.2025 13:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy to share this anthology of children's stories. I have contributed one story to this collection of folktales and grandparents stories set in India. And also did the illustrations for cover and interior.
#childrensbooks

06.07.2025 07:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Story 6- You have only seen these things happen in movies, heard those lyrics while swooning over Hindi movie songs. So why are those words ringing in your ears now?
But does everything need to have a label?

#queerstories

06.07.2025 01:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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N.I.C.E.F.: Neural-Interface Controlled Exo-Frame by PJC Cahill A mecha battle academy space opera inspired by the classics of mecha anime.

Confirmed I've sold 0 copies on Amazon since April, and only 3 copies on itch.io since it launched there. Sincerely, if you have ANY interest in sci fi space opera content, please consider my book, NICEF.
-eBook: pjc-cahill.itch.io/nicef
-Print/eBook: a.co/d/cyHzqQa
#booksky #readersky #booktok

05.07.2025 17:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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