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Marlies Sargent | Fiction editor

@workingwordseditor.bsky.social

✏️Freelance editor for romance and fantasy writers πŸ’– Book lover (animal, sports, and tea lover, too) 🀝Collaborative editing for new(ish) authors 🍁Canadian, living in Calgary, Alberta 🌈She/her https://workingwords.ca/

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25 books by Black Canadian authors to read in honour of Emancipation Day 2025 | CBC Books Aug. 1 marks Emancipation Day in Canada. Here are 25Β books by Canadian authors that examine themes of racial and social justice and the experience of being Black in Canada and beyond.

A book list for today. Lots of books to add to my reading list.

Aug. 1, 2025 marks Emancipation Day in Canada. The designation commemorates the abolition of slavery across the British Empire on Aug. 1, 1834.

www.cbc.ca/books/25-boo...

01.08.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm so grateful that we can get screenings done. Thanks for posting! Wishing you clear results.

21.07.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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romanceeh - Link in Bio & Creator Tools | Beacons @romanceeh | Check out my links to (COMING SOON!). Check out my links to (AUTHOR APPLICATION FORM, VENDOR APPLICATION FORM, VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM). Check out my links to (Beventi).

Looking for a fun weekend in Edmonton in October?

Check out the Romance, Eh? book signing weekend!

Tickets go on sale Friday. See you there!

#WorkingWords #RomanceAuthors #RomanceReaders #CanadianRomance #CanadianRomanceAuthors

beacons.ai/romanceeh

21.07.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Lily Chu's interest in obituaries inspired a bestselling 'enemies-to-lovers' rom-com | CBC Books The Toronto rom-com novelist spoke with CBC Books about writing her latest book, Drop Dead.

I love reading what authors have to say about their writing process. This is a great article about Lily Chu's book Drop Dead.

"The biggest challenge was that the mystery hadn't originally been planned. It just sort of came up."

#CanadianRomance #Romancelandia

www.cbc.ca/books/how-li...

11.07.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I wonder how often VA is wearing that belt buckle?

11.07.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sometimes I talk about books, sometimes I talk about football.

I had a lot of fun talking football with Old Man and my sister, MJ. We love talking football, and in this episode we shout out some of the women involved in the #CFL.

#TiCats #CFLFan #WomenInTheCFL

11.07.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You found your button??

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Miriam Toews, Γ‰lise Gravel, Sky Dancer Louise Bernice Halfe among new appointments to Order of Canada - Quill and Quire Governor General Mary Simon announced 83 new appointments to the order on June 30.

Now here's some great book news. :D

I love Sky Dancer Louise Bernice Halfe's poetry, and she's from Saddle Lake Cree Nation here in Alberta.

#CanadianAuthors #CanadianBooks #CelebrateCanadianAuthors #AmReading

quillandquire.com/omni/miriam-...

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So comfy!!

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I see your $65, and bid $70. :)

#GoTiCats

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Why the #CFL signs?

Well, when you happen to know someone ( @sportsandplants.bsky.social ) on a CFL podcast and they ask you to sub for them, you need to decorate!

I love editing books, but I also love an opportunity to talk sports. Go #TiCats !

#OskeeWeeWee #ArgosSuck #FreelanceFictionEditor

02.07.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Fantastic news.
He did so much for the community when he was a player. So happy to see he's staying around.

#OskeeWeeWee #TheHammer #CFL #TiCats

27.06.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you're a CFL fan, GT from The CFL Outsiders podcast is auctioning off a Printers jersey to raise money for CFL Fans Fight Cancer.

If you're a #TiCat fan, or #CFL fan, have a look and make a bid!

www.cflfansfightcancer.com

26.06.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have $60. Oskee wee wee!!

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Indie Author Market - August 2025 | Slow Burn Books

Looking for a way to support #YYCAuthors this summer?

Check out the Indie Author Market put together by Slow Burn Books. πŸ˜€

See you there!

#WorkingWords #Romancelandia #YYCRomance #YYCAuthors #RomanceAuthors #CanadianRomance

slowburnbooks.ca/events/45296

26.06.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Romance Bookworms Free romance ebooks, sorted by the retailer of your choice! No strings attached, just one-click and start reading! Your friends, the romance novel fairies.

Looking for some new romances for the summer?
Today is Stuff Your eReader Day!

#Romancelandia #FreeRomanceBooks #AllRomance #IndieAuthors

www.romancebookworms.com

20.06.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Found Books & Shop Cochrane Indie Bookstore and Coffee Shop

If you find yourself near Cochrane, AB, check out @foundbookshop.bsky.social
They are running a summer reading bingo!

#SummerReads #ReadingBingo #FoundBookShop #AmReading #TBR #GreatBooks

www.foundbookshop.com/summer-readi...

16.06.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Every year, folks travel from far and wide watch this giant pencil get sharpened | CBC Radio More than 1,000 people gathered Saturday in a scenic Minneapolis neighborhood for an annual ritual β€” the sharpening of a gigantic No. 2 pencil.

A book-ish related event that I think is fabulous.

#Pencils #AmWriting #GoodNewsStory

www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha...

11.06.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes!

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25 Canadian books to read for Pride Month | CBC Books June is Pride Month. To celebrate, we've curated a list of the latest fiction, nonfiction, poetry and comics by 2SLGBTQ+ writers in Canada to read throughout the year.

A great list to look into for June.

I love that @jmfrey.bsky.social, @rachelreidwrites.bsky.social, and @lexilafleur.bsky.social make this list. πŸ₯°

Happy reading!
β™₯οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’œ

#BooksForPride #CanadianRomance #Romance #PrideRomance #TBR

www.cbc.ca/books/25-can...

10.06.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I hope some of them brighten your day and writing journey!

09.06.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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10 Encouraging Reads: Hang in there! - Working Words 10 encouraging and inspiring books for writers. It's all about the process, and learning what works for you. Be inspired!

Is imposter syndrome creeping in? Is self-doubt taking up precious space? Be inspired by checking out some of these books.
Get your groove back, and keep writing!
workingwords.ca/reading/10-e...

#WorkingWords #EncouragingBooks #BeInspired #WritingCommunity

09.06.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What's behind Emily Henry's wild popularity? | CBC Arts Culture writers CT Jones and Alicia Foshay explain the hype behind the author and discuss her latest book.

A great conversation about "women's fiction" here.

How is the publishing world talking about fiction written by women? And how does that minimize the importance of women in literature and writing?

Some ideas to think through this weekend. :)

#Romance #Fiction

www.cbc.ca/arts/commoti...

16.05.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I see your list ...

1. Ti-Cats (OSKEE WAA WAA!)
2. Lions
3. Elks
4. Bombers
5. Riders
6. Alouettes
7. Red Blacks
8. Stamps (ABC, expect for 9 below)
9. Argos (Argos suck!)

Is it June yet? :)

16.05.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It looks great!

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The drama. The hope. The appreciate of skill. The changes. The stories.
It's sometimes silly that we pay people so much money to play a game, yet I love it!!

16.05.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Kynk Your Kyndle Kink Your bookshelf is home to the Kynk your Kyndle free book blast. The place to load up your ereader with free kinky books.

Romancelandia ... it's a great day to find some news books!

kinkyourbookshelf.com

16.05.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for some Canada romance books, and like a great (GREAT!) deal?
This is the weekend to check out some new authors and support some fellow Canadians.

Happy reading!

#CanadianRomance #Romance #RomanceBooks

16.05.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing! And hopefully people find some new authors to fall in love with!

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Marlies Sargent: Romance is more than transformation: A thank you note to Canadian romance authors By Marlies Sargent, Editor & Reader I love transformations. From home reno shows to romance novels, I can’t help but get invested in the before-and-after storylines. And maybe that’s why I love…

Canada has some amazing romance writers!

πŸ’–Check out a few authors whose books I've enjoyed over on the @canlitromance.bsky.social blog.

Happy reading! πŸ€“

canlitromance.ca/2025/04/22/m...

#WorkingWords #CanadianAuthors #CanadianRomanceAuthors #Romance #Romancelandia

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