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#TBRCon2023 closes out with ‘FanFiAddict Family Finale’ at 9pm EST, with @adrianmgibson @LordTBR_FFA @mjkuhnbooks @thecmcaplan @tyra_leann @TomBookbeard @NeilTheBookGuy @HighhFantasy. This streams on Twitter and:
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I’m so excited about ’ new book Rubicon and I can’t wait for y’all to get a teaser during her #TBRCon2023 reading at 8pm EST TONIGHT! Tune in, and join us in the live chat to ask Jenny your burning questions about The Divide series, Mass Effect or whatever comes to mind.
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#TBRCon2023 Day 8: Reading by @jsdewes at 8pm EST! She’ll be reading from her upcoming sci-fi book Rubicon (out on March 28 @torbooks), along with answering fan questions. This streams LIVE on our Twitter and on:
YouTube: youtube.com/live/qpGVECezD
Facebook: facebook.com/events/s/tbrco
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The last author panel for #TBRCon2023 is almost here! Tune in to the livestream at 6pm EST to watch and co. discuss “What Makes a Compelling a Character Ensemble?”!!!
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#TBRCon2023 Day 8: ‘What Makes a Compelling Character Ensemble?’ panel at 6pm EST, with mod @TheDrakeford and @BrianStaveley @Nicholas_Eames @mjkuhnbooks Josiah Bancroft @voidcricket. This streams on Twitter and:
YouTube: youtube.com/live/mloumrGyZ
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This episode is also available NOW! You can support us on , where anyone pledging at $3 or more per month gets early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, author readings and more!
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Our two-parter with continues with Ep. 38! Dropping on Tuesday Jan. 31, co-hosts sit down with Hannah for a mini-masterclass on Discovery Writing.
NOTE: This audio episode is part two of a two-part live episode, recorded during TBRCon2023.
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Oh, and ANOTHER thing.
The winner from each category walks away with $750 👀👀
Make your vote count!
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Best Trad Pub Debut Novel of 2022 includes novels by &
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Best Trad Pub Novel of 2022 includes novels by &
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Best Indie Debut Novel of 2022 includes novels by &
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Best Indie Novel of 2022 includes novels by Sophie Lark &
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On top of voting for one (1) book in each category, PLEASE be sure to add your Name and Twitter Handle as we will use these as verification and ensure this vote is legitimate across the board.
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That is where you come in.
Here is a link to a Google Form (forms.gle/Eo4MLqPeJX9pNj) where you as a reader/reviewer/blogger/BookTuber/BookTokker get to help us decide BECAUSE WE SIMPLY CAN'T COME TO UNANIMOUS DECISIONS.
Voting ends on Friday, February 3rd @ midnight CST.
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Vote in FanFiAddict’s FFA Awards, sponsored by ! We need YOUR HELP deciding who will win.
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My friend is leading this #TBRCon2023 RPG session in 45 minutes! Join him and his band of adventurers and at 2pm EST ⚔️
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#TBRCon2023 Day 8: RPG Live Session #3 at 2pm EST! Join GM @TomBookbeard and players @emilyinkpen @jeffspeight @AstridKWrites and @JohnsonJoshuaP for their raucous adventure. This streams LIVE on Twitter and:
YouTube: youtube.com/live/WNGJGwoPo
Facebook: facebook.com/events/s/tbrco
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1/2 #TBRCon2023 sponsor The Story Engine is giving away one ALL-STORY PDF BUNDLE (a $50 value).
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You can also take advantage of ’s exclusive #TBRCon2023 discounts (TBR10 for 10% off physical and PBR30 for 30% off digital), available NOW until Feb. 6. Check out their online store to see all of the amazing stuff they have on offer:
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We all need more hope in our lives and love this new trend of optimistic science fiction! Tune into this #TBRCon2023 panel (led by ) on “Hopepunk & Optimistic Sci-Fi,” starting at 12pm EST☀️
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#TBRCon2023 Day 8: ‘Hopepunk & Optimistic Sci-Fi’ panel at 12pm EST, with moderator @JNevair and @Catrambo @R_Emrys @mattkressel and @sarenaulibarri. This panel streams LIVE on Twitter and:
YouTube: youtube.com/live/Xf7bneMwq
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What’s happening at #TBRCon2023 today, Jan. 29? Check the schedule below and enjoy the FINAL DAY of the convention!
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I’M READY!!!! #TBRCon2023 has been such a blast and an honor to direct/organize. Let’s go out with a bang here on the eighth and final day of the convention!
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GOOD MORNING everyone! Are you ready for one last day of #TBRCon2023 content? Join us for the final day of the convention, and remember, you can re-watch all TBRCon content for FREE right here
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I’ll be going LIVE with my buddy in 30 minutes!!! He’ll be doing a #TBRCon2023 reading from his new book Of War and Ruin, and there will be plenty of jokes, guaranteed cursing and a fan Q&A!
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#TBRCon2023 Day 7 closes with a reading by @RCahillAuthor at 9pm EST! He’ll be reading from his new book Of War and Ruin (available now!!!), along with many jokes and a fan Q&A. This streams on our Twitter and on:
YouTube: youtube.com/live/wQ0vTdC9i
Facebook: facebook.com/events/s/tbrco
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Check out this stacked #TBRCon2023 panel on “Neurodiversity Through Character,” led by moderator ! Tune in at 7pm EST.
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#TBRCon2023 Day 7: ‘Neurodiversity Through Character’ panel at 7pm EST, with moderator @MLSpencerAuthor and @Ada_Palmer @Justin_T_Call @xasymptote and @thecmcaplan. This panel streams LIVE on Twitter and:
YouTube: youtube.com/live/hqntygT7o
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This #TBRCon2023 panel on ‘What Attracts Us to Horror?’ is going to be 🔥😬😱
Tune in at 5pm EST to catch and CJ Leede chat horror!
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#TBRCon2023 Day 7: ‘What Attracts Us to Horror?’ panel at 5pm EST, with moderator @SadieHartmann and @ChuckWendig @DelilahSDawson @pdjeliclark @jonnywaistcoat and CJ Leede. This panel streams LIVE on Twitter and:
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TBRCon2023 RPG | Live Session #2 with GM and players and
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This #TBRCon2023 panel is going to be so fascinating! Tune in to hear and co. chat about “Bending & Breaking Genre Conventions” at 12pm EST.
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#TBRCon2023 Day 7: ‘Bending & Breaking Genre Conventions’ panel at 12pm EST, with mod @AlinaBoyden and Tade Thompson @VaishnaWrites @DanFitzWrites @ChrisJPanatier Chana Porter. This streams LIVE on Twitter and:
YouTube: youtube.com/live/r79qC1gLz
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I am so excited for this Modern Epic Fantasy #TBRCon2023 panel!!! Join moderator Bookborn and co. as they crack open this question at 10am EST ⚔️
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#TBRCon2023 Day 7: ‘What Is Modern Epic Fantasy, Anyway?’ panel at 10am EST, with moderator Bookborn and @kyliu99 @rrvirdi @RCahillAuthor @_LLMacRae and @Justin_T_Call. This panel streams LIVE on Twitter and:
YouTube: youtube.com/live/5_KAa7Oef
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In the mood for some romance this fine Saturday? Tune into podcast LIVE for #TBRCon2023 at 9am EST ❤️🔥
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Bring on the romance! #TBRCon2023 Day 7 kicks off with a live recording of @SwordsCorsets podcast at 9am EST, with co-hosts @KrystleMatar @CarissaNasyra and @jdevansbooks. This podcast streams LIVE on Twitter and:
YouTube: youtube.com/live/bDYGnxL8v
Facebook: facebook.com/events/s/tbrco
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The #TBRCon2023 schedule for today is STAAAAACKED!!! Tune in to all the livestream content (or watch the replays) or👇
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Doing this a bit late cause and got carried away recording for our Patreon, but HAVE A GOOD NIGHT Y’ALL! Thanks to all the author participants for making Day 6 such a blast, and we can’t wait to kick off Day 7 with the ladies from !
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I’ll be going LIVE with my co-host in 45 minutes for a #TBRCon2023 author reading! Come join us for shenanigans, a fan Q&A and a reading from MJ’s next book Thick As Thieves!
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#TBRCon2023 Day 6 closes with a reading by @mjkuhnbooks at 9pm EST! She’ll be reading from her next book Thick As Thieves (out July 25 @SagaSFF), as well as doing a fam Q&A. This streams on our Twitter and on:
YouTube: youtube.com/live/0PECEV67y
Facebook: facebook.com/events/s/tbrco
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I’m very excited to hear ’s reading of The Archive Undying, and I hope you’ll all join us for it at 8pm EST tonight! There’ll also be a Q&A section at the end, so jump into the YouTube live chat with your questions about giant robots, artificial intelligence and more!
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#TBRCon2023 Day 6: Reading with @EmmaCandon at 8pm EST! They will be reading from their upcoming novel The Archive Undying (June 27 @TorDotComPub), along with a fan Q&A. This streams LIVE on our Twitter and on:
YouTube: youtube.com/live/MmZzSSIPf
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#TBRCon2023 Day 6: ’Are SPFBO & SPSFC Important for Indie Authors?’ panel at 6pm EST, with mod @SFFAuthor and @FletcherMR @RoboftheHayes @jdevansbooks @TABrunoAuthor @PatriceFitz. This streams LIVE on Twitter and:
YouTube: youtube.com/live/x6wSyldd6
Facebook: facebook.com/events/s/tbrco
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Day 6 of #TBRCon2023 continues its awesomeness with this panel on “The Importance of Diverse Futures”! is a great moderator and all of the author panelists are going to bring such unique perspectives to the discussion. Tune in at 4pm EST!
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#TBRCon2023 Day 6: ’The Importance of Diverse Futures’ panel at 4pm EST, with moderator @xuetingni and @micaiah_johnson @Penprince_ Alex White @cosmickhan @CielPierlot. This panel streams LIVE on Twitter and:
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I’m so excited for this #TBRCon2023 panel on Urban Fantasy! Join and co. in about 30 minutes (2pm EST) for an amazing author discussion.
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#TBRCon2023 Day 6: ’The Evolving Landscape of Urban Fantasy’ panel at 2pm EST, with moderator @UnDyrk and @chloeneill @StevejMchugh @TendaiHuchu @seelight @Magicknegro. This panel streams LIVE on Twitter and:
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1/2 #TBRCon2023 sponsor TBB is giving away a special edition of @LordGrimdark’s The Great Leveller Collection!
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I will be going LIVE with at 1pm EST for #TBRCon2023! Divya will be doing a reading from her new book Meru, as well as answering questions from the YouTube live chat. Come join us!
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#TBRCon2023 Day 6: Reading/Q&A with @divyastweets at 1pm EST! She’ll be reading from her new book Meru (out on Feb. 1 @AmazonPub), as well as answering fan questions. This streams LIVE here on our Twitter and on:
YouTube: youtube.com/live/wHbaHwkv0
Facebook: facebook.com/events/s/tbrco
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FanFiAddict’s and the SPFBO 8 finalists will be LIVE for #TBRCon2023 at 11am EST! Join them as they discuss the competition, the self-pub scene and more!
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#TBRCon2023 Day 6: ’SPFBO 8 Finalists’ panel at 11am EST, with mod @tyra_leann & @stephanieburgis @TAbdalla @QEisenacher @ta_hernandez5 @alec_hutson @TrudieSkies @OliviaAtwater2. This streams LIVE on Twitter and:
YouTube: youtube.com/live/OchBeSBZ5
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I’ll be kicking off #TBRCon2023 Day 6 LIVE with ! They will be doing a reading from THE FAITHLESS, as well as answering your burning (sapphic) questions🔥
Join us in the YouTube live chat at 9am EST/2pm GMT!
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#TBRCon2023 Day 6 kicks off with a reading by @C_L_Clark at 9am EST! They’ll be reading from The Faithless (out March 7 via @orbitbooks), as well as doing a fan Q&A. This streams LIVE here on our Twitter and on:
YouTube: youtube.com/live/caGwhG52D
Facebook: facebook.com/events/s/tbrco
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