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K.J. Backer

@KJBacker

📚 Author of Nav'Aria & Pet Legends. 🖤Retired history teacher/group fitness instructor ✌️Imma pressure you to read, LOVE, get a pet, and move yo body!

 United States
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Joined September 2017
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Shane Donovan
@SDDonovanJul 15
If you’re an indie author grinding through edits, and self-doubt, you’re not alone and you’re not failing. You’re doing the hard thing most people never even try & we're all in this together.
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I just read an Amazon review that said "it feels like the author was just making it up as they went along" and I can't stop laughing. Like, dude, I hate to tell you this...
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Your work needs to be read. Keep writing.
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@lhallwriterFeb 10
Over the years I have learned it is never too late for a book to find success. Books that I released several years ago are still being read and reviewed today - thank you readers :) Keep going fellow writers
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@SDDonovanFeb 8
I am coming for you, MC. 😅😅
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Every talented writer I know is a reader first and foremost.
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Audiobooks count as reading.
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@deman_0052 Nov 2025
“What unpopular opinion can put you in this position?”🤔
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When you wonder if you are gaining traction as an author, know that it takes time, consistency, and dedication. You won't see it happen over night.
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I feel like all of these apply to pretty much every writer I know tbh…💀👀🤣
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Maybe I’m crazy, but I think we should receive an ebook and audiobook copy with every physical book purchase.
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I'd like to follow more readers. Where are the readers? Introduce yourselves. This writer likes to read too!
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K.J. Backer@KJBacker10 Nov 2024
Drumroll please...... THE LEGEND OF THE PLAID PARAKEET is now available (e-book & paperback formats) on Amazon! Woohoo! Get your copy today & PLEASE SHARE! Tell everyone you know about this heartwarming & hilarious new book featuring a "Scottish" parakeet who moves Down Under!
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@goodreads1 Jan 2025
What’s the first book you plan to read in 2025?
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@goodreads29 Dec 2024
What’s a great nonfiction book you recommend?
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C.R. Pugh@AuthorCRPugh12 Aug 2024
Replying to @JNathanialC56 @klhicks912 @tristanbtaylor @TRHamby1 @joanne_paulson @PFDonato @QDPurdu @JimmytGarrett1 @JanetCBrennan
Thank you! Here’s my historical fantasy (4-book series): mybook.to/6aO0F Other amazing authors: @ShelbyEBooks @katkinneywrites @KateMacAuthor @KJBacker @CasieAufenthie
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The guy sitting next to me on the plane freaked out when I pulled out my book
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Making people cry good tears is the only thing that fulfils me anymore. I’m like a vampire, but I’m coming for your tears 🤣
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A Clash of Fates by @PCQuaintrell Alternate title: How to make your reader cry good tears. The Greeks would be proud. Catharsis acomplished. goodreads.com/review/show/65…
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C.R. Pugh@AuthorCRPugh13 Jan 2024
The Nav’Aria trilogy by @KJBacker. It’s an adult epic fantasy, mix between Narnia and GoT. So good! Fighting unicorns War Romance Dragons Evil sorcerer a.co/d/5Og4ZFM

Nav'Aria: The Marked Heir

Nav'Aria: The Marked Heir

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This is so true! I sit at my desk and my cats are just like, "Hey you! I'm right over here! Pet me!"
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#WoTShowSpoilers The way I screamed when Matrim said Dovie'andi se toyva sagain and pumped my tattoo in the air. Light was so well done and I hadn't just finished yelling Uno as well. My poor neighbors
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