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https://wdldiamond.blog/2025/04/23/norinas-journey-danger-in-the-lombardy-countryside/
However, their peaceful existence shatters when Norina witnesses her father confronting threatening figures
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W.D.L Diamond · Norina's Journey: Danger in the Lombardy CountrysideExplore the life of fifteen-year-old Norina Fiorito in the Lombardy countryside of 1907, where beauty and hardship intertwine.
https://wdldiamond.blog/2025/04/24/a-growing-darkness-an-air-of-uncertainty/
Tyler, deep in thought thinks on the suggestion that Eliza’s symptoms could be a…
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W.D.L Diamond · A Growing Darkness: An Air of UncertaintyWhen Raven's mental state deteriorates further, Yasmin's support becomes vital. Read about their powerful connection and resilience.
https://wdldiamond.blog/2025/04/22/whispers-from-shadows-a-young-womans-struggle/
In modern-day Blackpool, Raven grapples with overwhelming anxiety
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https://wdldiamond.blog/2025/04/22/2337/
Cathryn struggles to protect her daughters, Lydia’s innocence contrasting with Elizabeth’s loyalty to their father
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W.D.L Diamond · Cathryn's Struggle: Defiance Against DarknessDive into the dark themes of 'Coming from the Shadows: Lydia' where authoritarian beliefs shape family relationships.
https://wdldiamond.blog/2025/04/17/marble-the-adventurous-hamster-a-tale-of-curiosity/
After an exciting day filled with new experiences, he returns home
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W.D.L Diamond · Marble the Adventurous Hamster: A Tale of CuriosityMarble, a hamster in Pet Paradise, dreams of adventure beyond his cage. One day, he escapes and explores the vibrant world outside, feeling both exhilarated and scared. After an exciting day filled with new experiences, he returns home, appreciating his cage and the adventure that awaits him in the wild.
https://wdldiamond.blog/2025/04/16/a-soldiers-fight-against-despair-in-wwi/
Henri Dubois struggles with despair in the trenches, burdened by cold, mud, and memories of a lost life
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W.D.L Diamond · A Soldier's Fight Against Despair in WWIJoin Sergeant Henri Dubois in 1915 as he fights against despair, burdened by the cold mud and memories of loss in war.
https://wdldiamond.blog/2025/04/17/a-night-of-violence-shattered-peace/
Lydia finally reunites with her mother; Cathryn, a night of violence descends as Cultists intending to put an end to Cathryn
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W.D.L Diamond · A Night of Violence: Shattered PeaceA night of secrets unfolds as Lydia reunites with Cathryn, only to face the violent wrath of the Cult of the Hydra.
https://wdldiamond.blog/2025/04/15/a-high-school-romance-navigating-beginnings-and-dreams/
Jenna boldly engages with classmate Philip, challenging his facade of coolness
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W.D.L Diamond · A High School Romance: Navigating Beginnings and DreamsJenna boldly engages with Philip in December 1989, unveiling truths behind his facade amidst the festive high school atmosphere.
https://wdldiamond.blog/2025/04/16/the-burdens-of-compassion-elpis-dilemma-in-athenian-society/
Elpis, a compassionate observer of humanity, faces Zor’Githas, who despises humankind.
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W.D.L Diamond · The Burdens of Compassion: Elpis' Dilemma in Athenian SocietyIn 428 B.C. Athens, Elpis stands as a beacon of compassion against Zor'Githas, who harbours disdain for humankind.
Spotify Recognized for Audiobook Innovation: Self-Publishing with ALLi featuring Dan Holloway
On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway reports on Spotify receiving the BISG Industry Innovator Award for its audiobook efforts, including new tools for indie authors. He also…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-spotify-recognized-for-audiobook-innovation/
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The Self-Publishing Advice Center · Spotify Recognized for Audiobook Innovation: Self-Publishing with ALLi featuring Dan HollowaySpotify recognized for audiobook innovation; Dan Holloway also covers Patreon livestreaming and book box services moving into publishing.
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Welcome to this week’s edition of Friday Finds — your cozy corner of the internet where we dive into the latest bookish gems, spotlight fresh reads, share a little foodie fun, and sprinkle in some creative inspiration. Whether you’re here for the giveaways, the reviews, or just to see what’s blooming in the book world, I’m so glad you stopped…
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Patreon Livestreaming and Book Box Publishers Highlight Creator-Led Trends: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway
An increasing number of my favorite online creatives are moving more of their content behind a paywall, and new tools like Patreon livestreaming are helping them do it. This applies to YouTube channels,…
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The Self-Publishing Advice Center · Patreon Livestreaming and Book Box Publishers Highlight Creator-Led Trends: Self-Publishing News with Dan HollowayPatreon livestreaming offers new tools for creators to reach fans directly, while book subscription services expand into publishing.
It's World Book Day, and Indie Author month. Celebrate with some fat book-shaped stacks!
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bookshop.orgCity of RosesCity of Roses is a serialized epic firmly set in Portland, Oregon, only with a few more sword fights: a wicked concoction of urban pastoral and incantatory fantastic, where aspirants are knighted in Forest Park, and the Devil keeps a morgue in an abandoned big-box store. —It’s the story of Jo Maguire, a highly strung, underemployed telemarketer, and what happens when she meets Ysabel, a princess of unspecified pedigree. Jo rather unexpectedly becomes Ysabel’s guardian and caretaker, and now must make a place for herself among Ysabel’s decidedly unusual family and friends—which involves rather more sword-play than most of us are used to.
How Zines Can Boost Creativity and Build Reader Connections: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Anna Featherstone
In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Anna Featherstone speaks with Rebekah Lambert, a poet, playwright, content strategist, and founder of the Freelance Jungle, about how authors can produce and…
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The Self-Publishing Advice Center · How Zines Can Boost Creativity and Build Reader Connections: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Anna FeatherstoneLearn how zines can spark creativity and strengthen reader connections in this episode with Rebekah Lambert.
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Spotify Audiobooks for Authors Earn Industry Innovator Award: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway
It won’t have escaped your notice that Spotify audiobooks for authors have become a growing focus lately. Having started their audiobook journey quietly, they are now not only making audiobooks central to their listening…
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The Self-Publishing Advice Center · Spotify Audiobooks for Authors Earn Industry Innovator Award: Self-Publishing News with Dan HollowaySpotify audiobooks for authors take center stage as the platform receives an Industry Innovator Award for its author-focused tools.