How do I feel about marketing, #PretendPanel ? I wanted to write books, not marketing them thats how I feel. Unfortunately, its part of the package!
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#AgesofPages book fair is coming up fast! I'll be there to meet readers, and if you want to make sure I keep a copy of any my books aside for you, then fill in the form here:
bit.ly/4sGwUqm
come and enjoy a day full of books!
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Smashwords Read an ebook week A picture of someone with long black hair, square glasses, a bow, and a smile. Hearts are flowing from the device in their hand.
I'm a little late to the party, but there is currently a big ebook sale on Smashwords, and you can get e-copies of ALL of my books 50% off! Fantasy, horror, short stories, I've got all sorts for you to check out!
Go have a look, see the other authors you can support, and give ebooks a go!
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Take a peek inside my funny fantasy novel "A Baker's Coven."
"Its all a misunderstanding, Troo," said Rinald, stepping out with hands outstretched and palms up. "Honestly, there's no need for any violence." "I hadn't considered that there was," said Troo, folding her arms across her chest. It was like watching a bridge being built, massive structures rising and locking into place with deliberation and controlled effort. She shifted her shoulders and sniffed. 'But now I am."
The cover of "A Baker's Coven. "
Order your own copy at https://books2read.com/u/bzzA6E Or check out https://linktr.ee/aarondickauthor
I hope you all like Troo as much as I do, because her book is coming next.
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I feel a bit bad with this answer to #PretendPanel 's prompt. I feel like other writers keep discovering huge things about themselves!
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Check out the Auckland queer writers' anthology, "Rainbow Stars Unite"! Pre-order it if you can, or get along to the launch in Grey Lynn this weekend!
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Come check out TΕ«matarau Whakataetae o Aotearoa on Sat 21 Feb in West Auckland if you are interested in #CCG s such as @sorcerytcg.bsky.social or checking out my #fantasy books!
#KiwiAuthor #IndieAuthor #SorceryTCG
Thinking of what sort of words of encouragement my younger writer self would have wanted when he was stressing about the umpteenth draft or which file type to use.
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Yes. I also remember the photo covers of the 1970s with a weird assortment of objects linked to the novel.
I once saw an exhibition in Bath on Penguin book covers.
www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2008/57...
Melancholy somehow turns up in a lot of my stories Particularly the short stories!
I don't usually write books in the same series But Book Two of the Misplaced Kingdoms is under way!
More of my author red flags
My author red flags
I get way too attached to my in jokes
I have no idea how to promote my books
I just make up tropes to describe my books
Basically I don't know what I'm doing, but I hope you're enjoying the final product!
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The trends are worthy of a whole study!
Why I love writing. Thanks #PretendPanel !
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I am not a big fan of many current covers. They often seem to be designed to be eye catching on an ebook store, with huge titles and simple designs. But I love the in depth art that used to be more common!
Taking a cue from George & the Dragons π π and looking at some evocative and beautiful fantasy book cover art.
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The First Seat of Whinnia and his advisor started as a take on Theodan and Grima Wormtongue, and then I tweaked their personalities a little based on the sorts of people I've seen really in such roles.
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Taking the opportunity to say #ReadingIsPolitical , thanks for the prompt #PretendPanel !
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Peacehammer 40K: Paintinge litel miniatures of gardeneres, sculptors, academics. Detailed scale dioramas of museums, kiosks, cafΓ©s. Trimminge hedges. Makinge friendes. Yn the cozye glowe of the far future ther ys onlye WARMTH.
Look for your own copy at linktr.ee/AaronDickAut...
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Take a peek inside my new funny fantasy novel "A Baker's Coven"
The woman leaned forward and smiled. It was the sort of expression that should have turn any troublemakers blood to ice. A smile like that is only smiled by two creatures in the world: a shark who has just spotted a swimmer in deep water who is quite alone apart from the tuba player...
The cover of the book "A Baker's Coven"
Order your own copy at https://books2read.com/u/bzzA6E Or check out https://linktr.ee/AaronDickAuthor
What's the other creature with a smile like that? You'll have to get yourself a copy of my #FunnyFantasy "A Baker's Coven" to find out!
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My drafting method hasn't changed much since my first published book, but I used to have to draft everything longhand on paper. it took a while.
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Thinking about my writing process For #PretendPanel I've found a method that works well for me, and I stock with it as I expand the Misplaced Kingdoms.
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Looking back at all the wonderful #SpeculativeFiction from Aotearoa New Zealand in 2025, both to vote on what I think was the best for the Sir Julius Vogel awards, and to make a list of awesome things to go read!
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A really enjoyable harder scifi novel, with a good voice that barrels along nicely! I enjoyed Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.
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Yup, me too!!
Please, never be shy telling an author you loved their books.
Itβs seriously what gets us through.
My multiple times needed were more about not having a lot of reading time than anything else, but it was good!
What sort of things are you going to find in Book One of the Misplaced Kingdoms?
I hope some of this piques your interest!
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I think most of my writing evolution has been in fine tuing my syle and process more than my ideas.
Talking characters for #PretendPanel
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Had a wonderful time with R. F. Kuang's Babel, although it took me borrowing it from the library four times and waiting while others read it in between. A fascinating world she built, and some really good things to say about solidarity.
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