The Book Shepherd

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Step into 1000 AD with The Secret Journey — a story of loss, disguise, courage, and a voice that may be protector or predator. Start Book 1 of the Harmonie series and walk beside Lisa as she stakes her claim on her own destiny. #HistoricalFiction #BookSeries #IndieAuthor

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Award-winning and readers’ favorite: The Secret Journey follows Lisa as she flees danger with a map, a key, a dagger, and a mysterious voice. Adventure, heart, and history wrapped into one unforgettable first book. bit.ly/TheSecretJourn… #HistoricalFiction #MysteryNovel

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Most authors don’t read contracts. Big mistake. The smart ones protect: ✔ Their rights ✔ Their exit ✔ Their control Don’t sign blindly. Ever. bit.ly/BlundersBook #AuthorTips #PublishingAdvice #SelfPublishing #WritersLife #AuthorLife #BookPublishing #WritersLift

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Please subscribe and learn: youtu.be/S2mAhlBfn8c bit.ly/BookPublishing… The REAL Reason You Haven’t Finished Your Book Yet Fear. Doubt. Distractions. Stop overthinking. Stop waiting. Finish your book. Publish it. Now. #amwriting #authorlife #writingtips #selfpublishing

Last weekend at the Barnes & Noble Book Fair day ... setting up and selling dozens of books! See you May 9 at BN Loveland! JudithBrilesBooks.com #BarnesAndNoble #BookFair #BookLovers #ReadingCommunity #BookSale

It's dark, dark night ... as an astronomer's delight! Today is International Astronomers Day. Celebrate under the skies with lights off. JudithBrilesBooks.com #AstronomersDay #InternationalAstronomersDay #StarGazing #NightSky #MoonLovers

Huge thanks to AnnaRose Martinez for this review: '5.0 out of 5 stars Great' — So happy The Secret Journey found a place on your shelf and in your heart. bit.ly/TheSecretJourn… #ThankYou #ReaderLove #TheSecretJourney #historicalfiction #AmazonUnlimited

Most authors don’t read contracts—then lose control. Rights. Royalties. Ownership. Protect yourself before you sign. Avoid costly mistakes: bit.ly/BlundersBook #authors #selfpublishing #writingcommunity #amwriting #bookpublishing

Watch & learn: youtu.be/S2mAhlBfn8c bit.ly/BookPublishing… Still tweaking or procrastinating? Dom Testa & Judith Briles show you how to finally finish your book. Stop overthinking. Start finishing. #finishyourbook #authorlife #writingtips #selfpublishing #indieauthor