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The 2025 Lousies: FINAL BALLOT!

February 2, 2026
Nathan
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ImageThe worst of the worst have risen to the top, like floating turds in the punchbowl!

From these inestimable examples of ambition outstripping skill, choose your THREE WORST, that democracy may prevail!

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Outside of Space

3 hours ago
Nathan
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Outside of Space

This is the ebook cover, but the paperback cover is different. Is it any better?

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No.

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The Skelzi Invasion (Voyage Into the Unknown: Station Post One)

6 hours ago
Nathan
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The Skelzi Invasion (Voyage Into the Unknown: Station Post One)

It just gets better and better, doesn’t it? (h/t PJ)

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New Covers For Old 2026: Day XII

9 hours ago
Nathan
New Covers For Old
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ImageMost of the updated covers today are complete replacements rather than tweaked improvements.

Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Wouldn’t you like to know???

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Countdown to War (Voyage Into the Unknown: Station Post One)

February 11, 2026
Nathan
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Countdown to War (Voyage Into the Unknown: Station Post One)

I dunno, it may need a few more stars.

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Been There, Done That (April Series Book 10)

February 11, 2026
Nathan
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Been There, Done That (April Series Book 10)

Do you have the T-shirt?

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New Covers For Old 2026: Day XI

February 11, 2026
Nathan
New Covers For Old
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ImageNote: The original cover’s dimensions prevail in the slider, so if the updated cover is taller, it’ll be cut off on this page and you’ll have to click through to see the whole thing.

Why am I telling you this today? Oh, no reason…

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Secrets in the Stars (Family Law Book 3)

February 10, 2026
Nathan
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Secrets in the Stars (Family Law Book 3)

“He’s right behind me, isn’t he?”

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Tale of the Four Winds: Sword and Shield Series (Sword & Shield Book 1)

February 10, 2026
Nathan
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Tale of the Four Winds: Sword and Shield Series (Sword & Shield Book 1)

How do you compensate for ebooks having no back cover? NOT LIKE THIS. (h/t Marc)

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