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1 week ago

Book Review a line art drawing of a book with a bookmark and a steaming cup of coffee next to the book cover of The Neurodiversiverse. The Neurodiversiverse: Alien Encounters Edited by Anthony Francis and Liza Olmsted. "“A fun and thought-provoking read from cover to cover and unreservedly recommended for community and college/university library Contemporary Science Fiction collections.” — Midwest Book Review

The Midwest Book Review has wonderful things to say about our award-winning sci fi anthology The Neurodiversiverse: Alien Encounters! 💖🛸📖

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1 week ago

A picture of two bookmarks: Your Writing Matters by Keiko O’Leary and Writing Memoir in Flashes by Lita Kurth. Each bookmark shows a photo of the author and the cover of their book.

Bookmarks arrived for Your Writing Matters by Keiko O’Leary and our forthcoming book Writing Memoir in Flashes by Lita Kurth. 🎉
We’ll send these with the Kickstarter rewards when Writing Memoir in Flashes is printed. 💖📚
ARCs are coming soon for reviewers! 📝

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1 month ago

The book cover for Hip, Hop, Hooray for Brooklynn! By Jill Harold and Betsy Miller
“Charming, fun, thoroughly kid friendly, and unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children ages 2-6. Midwest Book Review

Hip, Hop, Hooray for Brooklynn! received a lovely review from Midwest Book Review. 🐰🎉

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1 month ago

Your Writing Matters: 34 Quick Essays to Get Unstuck and Stay Inspired | Thinking Ink Press A book of short essays for writers by creativity expert Keiko O’Leary, full of encouragement and practical techniques to cultivate your writing life.

Your Writing Matters by Keiko O’Leary
On sale for 99¢⁠ until Jan 31, 2026 ⁠
✒️ Encouragement and practical tips⁠
✒️ Fun and insightful references to literature, poetry, and science fiction pop culture⁠
✒️ It’s like having a writing friend by your side⁠

www.thinkinginkpress.com/product/your...

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3 months ago

Our first poetry postcard is in the works!

🎨 Here’s a peek at part of the art by Philip Lee.
✍️ The poem is by Merridawn Duckler (not yet revealed). We all love the poem and we think you will too!

We’ll post again after the holidays when the finished postcards are available.

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3 months ago

A line art drawing of a notebook and pen is on the upper left corner next to the words Guest Blog Post / Author Lita Kurth on Writing Memoir / Hosted by / Insecure Writers Support Group.
The book cover for Writing Memoir in Flashes is next to a photo of Lita Kurth, with the URL below https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/2025/11/writing-memoir-in-flashes.html.
Two orange pencils are on the lower right.

Check out author Lita Kurth’s guest blog post at the Insecure Writers Support Group! www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/2025/11/writ...

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4 months ago

The ebook and paperback of the book Writing Memoir in Flashes by Lita Kurth with a background of confetti. The text says Just funded / Kickstarter / WE DID IT! WE ARE FUNDED / Thank you for your support!

Our Kickstarter for Writing Memoir in Flashes by Lita Kurth funded! We’re so happy! Thanks everyone!
There’s still time to back it if you want the book: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

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4 months ago

$95 to go!

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4 months ago

A paperback and ebook of Writing Memoir in Flashes. The book cover shows a black line art pen with a burst of yellow lines coming from the tip. The words say Nearly funded / Kickstarter /Help us reach our funding goal!!

Hi writer friends!
Do you write short memoir? Want to give it a try? 📖💖
Check out our Kickstarter for Writing Memoir in Flashes by Lita Kurth! We’re $130 away from meeting our funding goal by Mon Nov 10.
Back it or tell a friend!
Thanks! 🥰
#BookSky #writers
www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

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4 months ago

A line art drawing of a hot coffee cup on a book is next to the book cover of Your Writing Matters by Keiko O’Leary. The words say: Book Review / Your Writing Matters by Keiko O’Leary / “Essential reading for anyone aspiring to writing for a living … inspirationally motivating for even professionally seasoned writers” -Midwest Book Review

Your Writing Matters by Keiko O’Leary got a great review by Midwest Book Review!
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⁠You can get Your Writing Matters and more in the Kickstarter for Writing Memoir in Flashes by Lita Kurth.
🦋
www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
#BookSky

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4 months ago

We’re so excited to be publishing Felicia’s beautiful novella in 2026!

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4 months ago

Writing Memoir in Flashes nonfiction book Learn to write your true stories in short form memoir

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Thank you to everyone who has backed so far! 😃❤️

We're sharing 2 short excerpts from the book in a Kickstarter update. Anyone can view this update, so check it out. 📖 💖

Even if writing memoir isn’t your thing, please share the link or tell a friend who might love this book!

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4 months ago

New sci-fi novella coming summer 2026 | Thinking Ink Press We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be publishing a new sci-fi novella Bright Phaedra by Felicia Martínez! 🎉 Bright Phaedra reimagines the Greek myth of Phaedra and Hippolytus with neurodiverse an...

Happy Ace Week!
🖤🩶🤍💜
Bright Phaedra is a fascinating novella, with many layers. Thinking Ink Press asked author Felicia Martínez to tell us more about her ideas on asexuality as reflected in her forthcoming book (Summer 2026, Thinking Ink Press).

www.thinkinginkpress.com/2025/10/tip/...

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4 months ago

Writing Memoir in Flashes nonfiction book Learn to write your true stories in short form memoir

www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
We’re 57% funded, thank you to everyone who already backed! 🥰
We’re offering a mix of rewards:
-For writers: 1 book or book bundles
-For writers who want coaching in fiction or memoir: 1 hour zoom
-To support the nonprofit Recovery Cafe: Donate books
💙📚

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4 months ago

Ace Pride Week Mega Bundle

All books in this bundle have either a major character that identifies on the ace spectrum, an ace-identifying author, or BOTH! Oct. 19-25, 51 Books, $50.00

Secondhand Origin Stories by LeeBrontide
City of Strife by Claudie Arseneault
Sidetracked: Part 1 by SK Kelley
In Spite of the Inevitable by Morgan Biscup
The One He Brought Home by Skye Kilaen
Riyati Rebirth by Kai Zeal
Lost Blades by Liz Sauco
Bridges of Smoke by Jule March
The Whisperer in White by Y.R. Liu
Where We Converge by A.E. Bross
Child of the Forest by Audrey Simmons
A Dragon’s Treasure by Elis Madsen
Enemies to Enemies by Ash Kreider
Chai and Cat-tales by Lynn Strong
Puppetry by Nina Waters
Devil’s Deal by Tessa Hastjarjanto
A Spark in Space by Janina Franck
The Harmony of Falling Snow, A Polyamorous Romantasy Novel by Andora Brokaw
How Six Saved the Frogs
Pet by H.S. Kallinger
Merchants of Knowledge and Magic by Shadow Spark Publishing
Claimed by the Undead by C.L. Carhart
Doce Drosera by Anita
Peace in the Sky by William C. Tracy
A Life in Too Many Margins by S.E. Thomson
Non-Player Character by Veo Corva
Journey Home by May Barros
Triple Strike: Threads of Fate by G.M. Gray
Wherever the Stars Call by S. Jean
Yours Celestially by Al Hess
The Star-Crossed Empire by Maya Darjani
The Audacity 1 by Carmen Loup
The Thirteenth Key by Cara Nox
In the Eye of the Beholder by Beverly Anne Michel
A Designer Magick by Stefanie Carter
Bloody Spade by Brittany M. Willows
Structural Integrity by Tabitha O'Connell
Curse of Souls by Niranjan
The Thread That Binds by Cedar McCloud
Of Spells and Love by Odessa Silver
Courtly Love by T.D. Cloud
Song of the Wolf T.C. Smith
The Dragon Next Door by Vanessa Ricci-Thode
The Grand Duke's Masseur by sbdrag
Blood by D.C. Hart
Lantern by Burgundy Athena Pendragon
Inarora's Excursion by Astrid E. Abell
The Blood Divide by Zan Lowell
The Towers of Nine by Alyssa Louttit
Walking the Knife's Edge by Elise Carlson
Junk Junction by William C. Tracy

For #AceWeek, we have a MASSIVE Ace Pride Mega Bundle available over on itch(.)io. FIFTY-ONE (yes, 51!) works that are either written by ace authors, feature ace characters, or BOTH are available in this bundle and it only costs $50. That's it! 📢📚

Grab yours here: riyati.ink/acepride2025

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4 months ago

The Let It Happen mini book is on a blue-gray cloth. The book cover says Let It Happen: Poems for Humans by Keiko O’Leary / A Thinking Ink Press Instant Book. A colorful butterfly in a quilling design is on the cover.

Our newest Instant Book is our first book of poetry!⁠
📖❤️⁠
The Let It Happen Instant Book is a mini-collection of six short poems by Keiko O’Leary. She designed it with thoughtful page layouts and beautiful images of Julia Macek’s quilling artwork. Keiko hand-folds each book. They’re lovely! ⁠🦋

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5 months ago

Writing Memoir in Flashes nonfiction book Learn to write your true stories in short form memoir

Our Kickstarter for Writing Memoir in Flashes by Lita Kurth is now live! Get an early bird ebook discount if you back now. Check it out and like/share to help us spread the word. 📖❤️ @kickstarter.com #booksky
www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

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5 months ago

#DVPit Rules
-#DVpit (Diverse Voices Pitch) is a Bluesky event for marginalized creators that have been historically underrepresented in publishing to pitch their work to agents & editors
-Post your pitch on Bluesky on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025
between 8AM ET - 8PM ET
-Only post once per hour (6 max pitches per project)
-Must have a polished, query ready manuscript or art portfolio.
-Pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use the #DVArt hashtag)
-A like from an agent = a query request
-A repost from an editor = interest in submission once you've signed with an agent
-A like from an editor = editor who takes unagented submissions
-Please do not like or repost a pitch if you are not an agent or an editor. Support other creators by replying to their pitch or
quote-reposting their pitches
-Visit dvpit.carrd.co for more detailed guidelines.

#DVpit 2025 has officially begun!
Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors!
Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts!
Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co

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5 months ago

Coming soon: Writing Memoir in Flashes nonfiction book Learn to write your true stories in short form memoir

www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...
Our Kickstarter prelaunch page is live for Writing Memoir in Flashes by Lita Kurth! 📚💖
Click Notify me on launch to follow. (This is free and does not commit you to backing.) We'll have an early-bird deal when the campaign launches on Oct 14.🎉

#booksky #writing

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5 months ago

Author Felicia Martínez smiling in an outdoor setting with trees

🎉We’re delighted to announce we’ll be publishing a new sci-fi novella Bright Phaedra by Felicia Martinez!🎉

Bright Phaedra reimagines the Greek myth of Phaedra and Hippolytus with neurodiverse and asexual characters, set in a near-future multiverse with sentient artificial intelligences.

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5 months ago

8 boxes of small handmade book earrings in assorted designs

One pair of book earrings from Poetose with floral book covers

New book earrings from Poetose! 💖📚 Get yours at Thinking Ink Press’s table at
Markham House in History Park
10 am - 1 pm
Sunday, September 28
635 Phelan Ave,
San Jose CA 95112

Browse books, earrings, and more.

www.pcsj.org/festival-2025 for full poetry festival details
📕

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5 months ago

🎉 We’re happy to announce we’ll be publishing a new book Writing Memoir in Flashes by Lita Kurth in Spring 2026! 🎉
This book is for anyone who wants to tell their true stories through writing short memoir or a collection.

Follow us for news about the upcoming Kickstarter! 📚💖

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6 months ago

Collective and Co-op Publishers Find Strength in Numbers Indie collectives and co-ops are creating their own definitions of success—and finding their people.

Publishers Weekly interviewed @shinylizard.bsky.social about Thinking Ink Press for an article on collective and co-op publishers!

@indyartssf.bsky.social @publisherswkly.bsky.social

Read it here: tinyurl.com/246wcxcv

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6 months ago

It was lovely meeting you, Felicia!

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7 months ago

Clara Ward, Anthony Francis, Betsy Miller, and Liza Olmsted are sitting at a round table having tea during Clockwork Alchemy. All are smiling

LtR, Clara Ward, Anthony Francis, Betsy Miller, & Liza Olmsted. We will be at Worldcon! Our award-winning book The Neurodiversiverse edited by Anthony & Liza will be selling at the Liminal Fiction table in the dealers' room. Stop by the table and you may see Liza or Betsy there #Worldcon2025 #SciFi

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7 months ago

Anthony Francis is standing behind a table with stacks of his books on it. He is wearing a black cowboy hat with a black and silver vest, and aiming a sonic screwdriver at the camera.

Anthony Francis from Thinking Ink Press is presenting at WorldCon 2025! 🎉
The Cognitive Science of Scenes and Sequels Sat, Aug 16 11–11:30 am
seattlein2025.org/program-and-...

Get the award-winning book The Neurodiversiverse at the Liminal Fiction table in the dealers’ room

#Worldcon2025 #SciFi

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8 months ago

This book looks so beautiful!

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8 months ago

Faraway Dreaming Rally Day! What you can do: 1) 1) Tell people who might love an art and story book to give Faraway Dreaming on Kickstarter a look 2) Lots of people who could use this aren’t online, please remember DMs and groups; What we'll be doing: 1) Singing about the book, about the art, about the wonderful guest posts, all day! 2) If we can pass $40k today, we can commit to two really special things for the print book - just in time

Rally Day! Would you share some love for our art and story book? This ends soon, and we want the people who might really need this book (or the exclusive pwyc digital bundle) to've seen it. We'll be posting all day and we'd love for you to join us, how you can. 🩷

www.kickstarter.com/projects/att...

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9 months ago

Faraway Dreaming by Ulla Thynell An art book and story of forest, peace, and a calming night journey. Dragons, hills, and magic to soothe your soul.

Because of your support, our beautiful story and art book, Faraway Dreaming, will be published this summer, and in the quality it deserves: offset printing, full color, art quality paper, smyth-sewn, and an embellished dust jacket.

Thank you for your shares! 💜

www.kickstarter.com/projects/att...

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9 months ago

There's still time to enter for a chance to win!

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