I released an ebook of my 1st book recently (unfortunately can’t print it just yet) and it’s 20% off all of June for Pride Month!

https://ko-fi.com/lukeorion/link/1STBOOK

It’s a storybook, illustrated and handwritten by yours truly. The story is based on my experience with childhood trauma and homelessness, from the perspective of a cat.

I’d really appreciate any support towards this 🫶 thank you!

#artist #transgender #PrideMonth #DisabledArtist #CPTSDSurvivor #independentArtist #IndieArtist #SelfPublished #lgbtqia #illustration #ArtistsOnMastodon

This idea came to me because I’ve seen the struggles, as well as experienced some, trying to get shorter length books noticed. There is a place for them in the #selfpublished #author ecosystem. This idea would provide help from like minded people that have a vested interest in helping you succeed. Thoughts? #writingcommunity #amwriting #writinglife #authors

I’ve been thinking about the #selfpublished #author ecosystem recently, specifically from a new or first time author. Beyond writing the book, of which they are very proud of. They also take on every other aspect either themselves or hiring someone, from editing, to graphic design, to promotion, to social media, to web design, to more. Here’s where my idea comes in, specifically for friends and word of mouth acquaintances. /thread because it’s getting long #writingcommunity

"Innocency" slip-slides away toward its conclusion—after this, there's one more fit to go:

https://thecityofroses.com/story/InnocencyActIV

#FantasyLit #IndieAuthors #SelfPublished #TheSunWhoseRays

“While We’re Waiting” isn’t just a title—it’s how Sean prepared.
After no replies came in from submissions to podcasts or interviewers, Sean asked his son Timothy—and now daughter-in-law Cassie—to step in and help him get ready.

Youtube.com/@seanolearybooks
Clip 1 of Interview 2 - While We're Waiting. Watch it, share it, and tag

#WhileWereWaiting #AuthorInterview #SelfPublished #IndieAuthors #FamilySupport #WritersLife #YouTubeShorts #SeanOLearyBooks #UtahAuthor #whilewewait #interviewprep

Indie authors - who are your favorites and why do you love supporting them?

#IndieAuthors #SupportIndieBooks #SelfPublished

20% off for pride month!! Use code 1STBOOK to redeem! 🫶

#pictureBook #DisabledArtist #crowdfunding #Fundraising #Storybook #SelfPublished

From: @LukeOrion
https://indiepocalypse.social/@LukeOrion/114581730670666556

20% off for pride month!! Use code 1STBOOK to redeem! 🫶

#pictureBook #DisabledArtist #crowdfunding #Fundraising #Storybook #SelfPublished

From: @LukeOrion
https://indiepocalypse.social/@LukeOrion/114581744068533529

"Rounds" continues—

https://thecityofroses.com/story/RoundsActIII

#FantasyLit #IndieAuthors #SelfPublished #PictureWindow

I quite enjoy doing pixel art animations, so here I join two loves, the pixels and my book, A Gun Is the Thing with Feathers, which the first episode came out at the end of last month.

It is a pre-solarpunk, beautiful dystopia with an Ace female lead and plenty more LGBTQIA+ POC peeps throughout.

It is free digitally and available in handmade chapbooks, zine style, via my Ko-fi. Links in bio. It is not on A-zon cause fuck them.

#indieauthor #zinester #chapbook #DystopianSciFi #selfpublished #lgbtAuthor #lgbtqiaauthor #AustralianAuthor #tasmanianauthor #bookstodon

My 1st book is now available in digital [pdf] format! Patreon link:

https://www.patreon.com/LukeOrion/shop/lost-kitten-finds-way-1678597

#cptsd #ptsd #artistsOnMastodon #SelfPublished #indie #indieArtist #patreon #storybook #kidsBook

My first book is now available in digital [pdf] format! (ko-fi shop link)
https://ko-fi.com/s/a100cf0ae0

#cptsd #ptsd #artistsOnMastodon #SelfPublished #indie #indieArtist #kofi #storybook #kidsBook

'Emerging: An Artistic Practice Saved My Life' is now available in paperback! My #Memoir delves in the brutal #Experience of #MentalHealth, #Trauma, #Abuse, and #Addiction. Discover how #Creativity helped me to #Heal.

#WritingCommunity #Author #SelfPublished

https://amzn.eu/d/7MDOW3t

Digital copy of my storybook - now available!!

https://www.patreon.com/LukeOrion/shop/lost-kitten-finds-way-1678597?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

#CPTSDSurvivor #cptsd #storybook #selfPublished #neurodivergent #actuallyAutistic @actuallyautistic #ptsd #kidsBook

From: @LukeOrion
https://indiepocalypse.social/@LukeOrion/113744579142420173

A teenage witch with problems controlling magic. An old warlock looking for a retirement project. A Skyrim-inspired Western setting.

Sound up your alley?

https://aceade.net/remittance-witch/

#fantasy #selfPublished #historicalFantasy #gaslampFantasy

Review: Double Bind by Cara Bristol

https://twimom227.com/2025/05/review-double-bind-by-cara-bristol.html

#RatingB #Reviews #Romance #SciFiOrFantasyFiction #CaraBristol #CosmicMatesSeries #selfpublished #SophiaRoseReview

#TBRChallenge 2025 Audiobook Review: Hearts Reclaimed by Ayla Asher (Older Couple)

https://twimom227.com/2025/05/tbrchallenge-2025-audiobook-review-hearts-reclaimed-by-ayla-asher-older-couple.html

#ContemporaryRomance #ListenUp #RatingC #TBRChallenge #ArdorCreekSeries #Audiobooks #AylaAsher #JenReview #KaiKennicott #selfpublished #WenRoss

#SelfHelpBooks #SuccessMindset #MotivationalReads #BookLovers #AuthorLife #NewRelease
#PersonalGrowth #PositiveVibesBooks #MindsetMatters #InspirationDaily #LifeChangingBooks
#ReadToGrow #WritingCommunity #KindleBooks #OneDollarBooks #BookPromo #DigitalReads
#ReadersOfInstagram #BooksOfInstagram #BookRecommendations #Bookstagram #IndieAuthor
#SelfPublished #Storytellers #MustRead #BookTok #Bookstagram #IndieAuthor #BookRecommendations #ReadersOfInstagram #AmReading #AmWriting

Some of his later oeuvres were like this. Immense bound, self-published books with alternating newspaper clippings from the US press of the time, with typewritten opinion essays and commentary mixed in. Kind of like blogging before blogging existed. I don't know who was reading them but mixed in were his letters to Kennedy era political figures so I don't think he was shy about it.

#archives #SelfPublished #eccentrics