dickrubin716

dickrubin716, 6 months ago to bookstodon

I’ve dusted off an old abandoned #WIP that’s I’ve had sitting for years (ok decades). I started this story when I was in high school, forgot about it till I found the original papers about 10 years ago. Since then I’ve slowly added to it, but was never my primary focus. I think it’s finally time to finish this story. #writingcommunity #bookstodon #author #AuthorLife #authorsofmastodon #amwriting @bookstodon

dickrubin716, 6 months ago to bookstodon

I had a good idea about who I wanted Lauren to be when I started writing The Challenges of Being Me. She appeared as a character in a previous book of mine, and she was the one character I got overwhelmingly positive feedback in DMs back on the bird site and emails. I am so glad I got to dive into growing her character with this latest book.

Now available on #Amazon and as a free read on #KindleUnlimited https://www.amazon.com/Challenges-Being-Me-Friend-Group-ebook/dp/B0CLVTG628 #writingcommunity #authorsofmastodon #newrelease @bookstodon

dickrubin716, 6 months ago to bookstodon

I had a good idea about who I wanted Lauren to be when I started writing The Challenges of Being Me. She appeared as a character in a previous book of mine, and she was the one character I got overwhelmingly positive feedback in DMs back on the bird site and emails. I am so glad I got to dive into growing her character with this latest book.

Now available on #Amazon and as a free read on #KindleUnlimited https://www.amazon.com/Challenges-Being-Me-Friend-Group-ebook/dp/B0CLVTG628 @bookstodon #writingcommunity #authorsofmastodon #newrelease

dickrubin716, 6 months ago to bookstodon

I got a 1 star #review on my latest book yesterday. I’m trying to figure out how this happen, purely on a technical aspect. I’ve never sent an ARC to anyone named “Alexander.” Also, this person only has 15 total books read on their #GoodReads profile. The other 14 a different genre, then there’s my book. Best theory I can come up with is this person didn’t want to ruin their pristine account by giving a 1 star so used another account to do the dirty work. #writingcommunity #author @bookstodon

gavi, 6 months ago to random

Hey, if you're seeing this and you are a published author (indie self-published or otherwise, doesn't matter, so long as you're on fedi) or a writer in general please reply with a link to your work and maybe a gist of what kinda stuff you write.

I'm gonna get some money for the holidays, and since I'm gonna be treating myself to books I don't really need anyway why not support some fedi friends? (consider doing the same too this holiday season) :ablobcatheartsqueeze:

dickrubin716, 6 months ago to bookstodon

The Challenges of Being Me comes out tomorrow! This is a coming of age #novel dealing with the challenges of not knowing who you are, yet still supposed to project confidence about yourself to those around you.

I’m excited about this book coming out and would love for you to join me on this journey

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Challenges-Being-Me-Friend-Group-ebook/dp/B0CLVTG628 @bookstodon #bookblogger #writingcommunity #authors #bookstodon #books #selfpromo #ebook #readercommunity #readers

dickrubin716, 7 months ago to bookstodon

One of the more challenging parts of my current book release is being ghosted by most #ARC readers, at least compared to my other books. So I’d like to turn to the #fediverse and ask if there is anyone out there who would like to receive an ARC copy of my young adult book in exchange for a #bookreview before it comes out next week? #review #bookblog #authorsofmastodon #author #reviewer #writingcommunity #books #bookstodon @bookstodon

dickrubin716, 7 months ago to bookstodon

The Challenges of Being Me is a contemporary young adult #novel coming out on December 1st. This is a coming of age story dealing with the challenges of not knowing who you are, yet still supposed to project confidence about yourself to those around you.

I’m excited about this book coming out and would love for you to join me on this journey

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Challenges-Being-Me-Friend-Group-ebook/dp/B0CLVTG628 @bookstodon #bookblogger #writingcommunity #authors #bookstodon #books #selfpromo #ebook #readercommunity #readers

dickrubin716, 7 months ago to bookstodon

Hello everyone, I hope you’re all having a wonderful day. My book The Challenges of Being Me launches on December 1st. This is a contemporary young adult coming of age story dealing with the challenges of not knowing who you are, yet still supposed to project confidence about yourself to those around you.

I’m excited about this book coming out and would love for you to join me on this journey

https://www.amazon.com/Challenges-Being-Me-Friend-Group-ebook/dp/B0CLVTG628 @bookstodon #bookblogger #writingcommunity #authors #bookstodon #books

dickrubin716, 7 months ago to bookstodon

The Challenges of Being Me is now on #GoodReads! The #book comes out on December 1st.

I’m still looking for #readers interested in receiving an #ARC in exchange for a #review

#bookblogger #bookreview #newrelease #authorsofmastodon #writingcommunity #stockingstuffer #bookstodon @bookstodon

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200772348-the-challenges-of-being-me

dickrubin716, 7 months ago to bookstodon

I’m feeling like I’m hitting a wall right now with. It getting any early reviews for my upcoming book. Ok it’s more than no arc reviews. I’m not even getting emails back from multiple dozens of people I’ve reached out to. Many of whom have previously shown interest in my work and/or have reviewed a previous book. Long story short, if you’re a #bookreviewer and currently accepting new #books please let me know #bookreview #writingcommunity #bookstodon #writinglife @bookstodon

dickrubin716, 7 months ago to bookstodon

Just Released! The Challenges of Being Me is now available for #preorder
Step one: Attend and graduate from the same. Check.
Step two: Find someone during freshman year and start a relationship with them. Nope.
Steph three: Fall in love. Not in her cards.
Step four: Get married and start a family. Can’t do this until I get to step three.
She hates that for some people life looks so easy. #youngadult #newrelease #writingcommunity #bookstodon #amwriting https://www.amazon.com/Challenges-Being-Me-Friend-Group-ebook/dp/B0CLVTG628 @bookstodon

amy, 7 months ago to bookstodon

Hey book people! Please help @HerGayRoommate find YA authors here on the wide fediverse, if they're out there!

@bookstodon @books

dickrubin716, 7 months ago to bookstodon

Just Released! The Challenges of Being Me is now available for #preorder
Step one: Attend and graduate from the same. Check.
Step two: Find someone during freshman year and start a relationship with them. Nope.
Steph three: Fall in love. Not in her cards.
Step four: Get married and start a family. Can’t do this until I get to step three.
She hates that for some people life looks so easy. #youngadult #newrelease #writingcommunity #bookstodon #amwriting @bookstodon https://www.amazon.com/Challenges-Being-Me-Friend-Group-ebook/dp/B0CLVTG628

dickrubin716, 7 months ago to bookstodon

#coverreveal The Challenges of Being Me is now officially available to #preorder on Amazon! Lauren appears confident with her life & decisions. Internally she uses that confidence to mask her insecurities. Who is she, really? Even she would like to find out https://www.amazon.com/Challenges-Being-Me-Friend-Group-ebook/dp/B0CLVTG628 #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #YoungAdult #novelist #bookstodon @bookstodon

dickrubin716, 8 months ago to bookstodon

My upcoming #youngadult book The Challenges of Being Me will be available to preorder soon. How soon? You’ll have to sign up for my email list on my website https://dickrubin14094.wixsite.com/authorrichrubin #writingcommunity #writinglife #novelist #amwriting #bookstodon @bookstodon

dickrubin716, 8 months ago to bookstodon

@Shadedlady @bookstodon Right?! With the book banning getting all the headlines I was pleasantly surprised by this, even if I had to go back to make sure I wasn’t on The Onion

dickrubin716, 8 months ago to bookstodon

I had to do a double-take when I saw this article. The state of Illinois just passed a law outlawing book banning. Amazing job well done Illinois! #writingcommunity @bookstodon https://www.ksl.com/article/50665219/first-of-its-kind-illinois-law-will-penalize-libraries-that-ban-books

1dalm, 8 months ago to bookstodon

Need a good new character driven mystery book recommendation for a road trip.

@bookstodon #books #mystery #booksodon

dickrubin716, 8 months ago to bookstodon

Here are picture of my official #bookblurb for my upcoming contemporary #YA book titled The Challenges of Being Me. I’ll be spending some time this weekend getting it set up on Amazon. #writingcommunity @bookstodon

I’m about to throw in the towel about trying to find someone when I meet Claire two weeks before college graduation. For the first time in my life I’m feeling free to be me, no longer living with the weight of being Jen’s little sister. Things were going great until the day Claire hurt me more than anybody’s ever done before. I want to run and hide, to pretend I never met her. But my friend Tyler needs me. We’ve been there for each other since the first day of freshman year. His girlfriend moved out without saying a word, I know he’s hurting. Once again I set my own needs to the side so I can support Tyler during his own time of heartbreak. A funny thing happened. The more we hung out, the more he started seeming like his old self. I wasn’t just helping him move past this break up, I was also falling for him at the same time and starting to forget about my own pain. Could he be the one? I’m starting to feel like I know who I am. Never in a million years would I think that would be possible. Yet, here I am. I’ve even worked up the courage to tell him how I feel, only for his ex to come back to town. I hate that for some people life looks so easy. I wish I knew their secret.

Likewise, 8 months ago to bookstodon

Hi😊 I just moved here from another server, so I thought I’d introduce myself: My name is Lisa.
My 1st love is books, a close 2nd is drawing/painting. I walk a lot & place a high value on daily exercise. I work in the field of ophthalmology, but have a background in teaching & aviation. I am married, w/ 2 teenaged boys. Originally I’m from SoCal, but have lived in TN for many yrs & love it. I am definitely a country mouse (vs. city mouse).The older I get, the more I enjoy cold weather, which has led to an obsession w/ sweaters & sweatshirt. There is also a corkscrew in my purse for red wine emergencies.#books #life #photography #introduction @bookstodon

dickrubin716, 9 months ago to bookstodon

One of the many things I love about books is that you can buy one for typically a low price and get a couple hours of entertainment from it #writingcommunity #authorsofmastodon @bookstodon

dickrubin716, 9 months ago to bookstodon

Here’s a teaser for my upcoming book, The Challenges of Being Me. Lauren appears confident with her life & decisions. Internally she uses that confidence to mask her insecurities. Who is she, really? Even she would like to find out #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #YoungAdult #bookstodon @bookstodon

Priyajsridhar, 9 months ago to random

Self-promotion time! What links, pieces of writing, art, and so forth would you like people to see in this chat? Post as many as you like within the character limit! #Writephant

dickrubin716, 9 months ago to bookstodon

Hi #BillsMafia , my name is Rich and I’m a #selfpublished #author from #Buffalo and will happily donate my proceeds for every book I sell through Halloween to Damar Hamlin’s #chasingmsfoundation. I will gladly share screenshots of my #KDP dashboard to confirm my royalties. Did this last year on X with modest success. I’m not looking to make $ on this deal, just giving back. #writingcommunity https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rich-Rubin/author/B01LVW19P7 @bookstodon

dickrubin716, 9 months ago to bookstodon

Hi #BillsMafia , my name is Rich and I’m a #selfpublished #author from #Buffalo and will happily donate my proceeds for every book I sell through Halloween to Damar Hamlin’s #chasingmsfoundation. I will gladly share screenshots of my #KDP dashboard to confirm my royalties. Did this last year on X with modest success. I’m not looking to make $ on this deal, just giving back. #writingcommunity @bookstodon https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rich-Rubin/author/B01LVW19P7

dickrubin716, 9 months ago to bookstodon

Today is #stuffyourkindle day. Time to take a chance on new authors who may become future favorites #writingcommunity @bookstodon

dickrubin716, 9 months ago to bookstodon

When writing your book, do you give thought to the final word count, or is it irrelevant to you? #writingcommunity #authorsofmastodon @bookstodon

dickrubin716, 9 months ago to bookstodon

I find that I get just as much enjoyment out of reading shorter books as I do from longer. What about you? #writingcommunity @bookstodon

dickrubin716, 9 months ago to bookstodon

I typed “The End” on my WIP yesterday! Woo hoo! Almost ready to send it off to my editor, but first want to tighten up my #bookblurb. Feels good to be in this next step. #writingcommunity #authorsofmastodon @bookstodon

DebsBookReviews, 11 months ago to bookstodon

Your chance to say what you’ve enjoyed reading recently.

Authors - NOT YOUR OWN WORK! I actually removed some posts last week & I’ll do so again 😡

#FeelFreeFriday #bookrecommendations #bookstodon @bookstodon

Lady, 11 months ago to bookstodon

Are any of you on #Threads?

@bookstodon #books