#localauthors

[sgcruz21-blog]

(via San Antonio Book Festival announces author lineup and new event)

[authorshour-blog]

Attention #localauthors! @authorshour is pleased to announce the return of our #ReadLocal initiative… To better serve the #indieauthor community and create a safe space for everyone to enjoy #lifeandliterature, @scribesandvibes is hosting an Open Call for #Authors to participate in upcoming @authorshour programs. Local and self-published #authorsandillustrators are invited to submit an application. The hour-long #authorevent provides space for you to connect with readers, engage influencers, discuss your craft, sell signed books, and receive cross-promotion marketing support. Tap the #linkinbio to be considered for an #authorvisit. Our #authortalks, #interviews, and #booksignings will resume soon. ・・・ #theauthorshour #authorsatthelibrary #thinkbeyondthebooks #libraryoutloud #authorreading (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cndt3fhuEzW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[saramackenzie1982]

Tomorrow is the day! Meet us at the book fair at the Preston Fire Department. #BookEvent #BookFair #BakeSale #PrestonFD #LocalAuthors #IndieAuthor #NewFavoriteBook #ComeOnOver #EagerReaders #BeOfGoodCheer #WeHaveStories #ActionAdventure #RomanceAndLove #SuspenseThriller #ReligiousAndSecular #MysteryGenre #HistoricalDrama #GrabYourCoffee https://www.instagram.com/p/CnXYidwpaFE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[wdcgardener]

Need a last-minute gift? Signed copies of “The Urban Garden” are available in the @jentz_prints booth at the @downtownholidaymarket. It is all about small space gardening solutions and inspiration. And you can pick up a few antique botanical prints to go with it as well! #gardendc #dcgardens #dc #dmv #urbangarden #igdc #buylocal #shopsmall #citygarden #wdc #smallspacegarden #giftideas #localauthors #localbusiness (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmWvYn4uqLW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[author-lunaalva]

Such a successful afternoon. I learned so much and got to share this wonderful space with readers and fellow authors. I want to thank the @barriepubliclibrary for this amazing opportunity. It was a dream come true for an indie author like me. I'm so happy so many readers are going to get to discover the universe behind the #AxisMundiSeries . . . . . . #WindWeaverOfDreams #localauthors #fantasyauthors #fantasybooks #books #paperback #publiclibrary #barrie #canada #saturday #book #booksale #mexicanauthors https://www.instagram.com/p/CluKVVVrjEz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[godsofghostriver]

Chapter XIII - STALKERS is LIVE!

"That compulsive feeling tingling at the base of my neck, I gaze back… enormous wide piercing silver eyes loom, the man with dreads sits kneeling, wrists snapped and dangling, but raised like some kind of twisted, woeful prayer, as though venerating the monstrosity in the darkness."

- The Gods of Ghost River

Read it here!

[tallstales]

Missed our Black Friday and SBS deals? That’s ok! We still have big discounts and FREE SHIPPING all weekend long with coupon code BOOKSALE ! Shop now! emilytallman.com ❄️🛍📚👩🏻‍💻 . . . . . . .#cyberweekend #freeshipping #booksale tshirts #postcards #shadowpeople #ghoststory #ghoststories #lifeintheshadows #caughtinalie #riauthor #localauthor #smallbusiness #cybermonday #sale #giftideas https://www.instagram.com/p/CleERVbrAwC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[someplace-that-is-else]

GOOD AFTERNOON, LIKERS!!! #theweekend is here. So...what you #reading?

#this is me as I do it around my work and writing schedule.

Keeping it #localauthor.

You?

#writingcommunity

[vlemx]

[thxnews]

Sustainable Development Goals: UN's Global Call

  World Leaders Gather in New York to Address the SDGs

New York, September 11, 2023 - As the world prepares for the annual high-level opening of the General Assembly next week, the United Nations Midtown East campus witnessed a dynamic gathering over the weekend. Participants included youth groups, women's organizations, mayors, community activists, and business leaders, all uniting to rally support for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in anticipation of the upcoming SDG Summit.  

Midway Mark for the 2030 Goals

The SDG Summit, scheduled for September 18-19, will mark the midpoint in the journey towards achieving the SDGs. Launched in 2015 with a promise to 'leave no one behind,' the SDGs aim to combat issues ranging from poverty, hunger, and gender equality to access to education and clean energy. Off-Track Progress Threatens Global Agenda Regrettably, as of now, the SDGs and the commitments made by UN member countries to fulfill the 2030 Agenda are in jeopardy. Despite some progress, there are glaring implementation gaps across all 17 Goals. These gaps have hindered efforts to address critical global challenges, including poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability.  

Call for a Global Rescue Plan

Several factors, including waning public interest in achieving the SDGs and geopolitical tensions, have compounded the problem. However, the most pressing issue has been the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, which has necessitated an urgent global response. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, "Today, only 15 percent of the targets are on track, with many going into reverse." He stressed that the upcoming SDG Summit is an opportunity for governments worldwide to come forward with concrete plans and proposals to expedite progress.   Beyond Mere Compliance Secretary-General Guterres underscored that the SDGs are not merely about meeting targets but about addressing the aspirations, rights, and well-being of people and the environment. They also encompass rectifying historical injustices, healing global divisions, and forging a path toward enduring peace.

A Call to Action for All

Secretary-General Guterres commended the courage and dedication of the activists present, recognizing the risks they face in their global pursuit of the SDGs. He urged them to persist in their efforts. Additionally, he called on the business community to recognize sustainable development as the most profitable business plan. Addressing women and young participants, the Secretary-General encouraged them to continue advocating for change in their communities and to demand their rights and inclusion at every decision-making table.  

Localizing the SDGs

Finally, Secretary-General Guterres emphasized the pivotal role of local authorities in revitalizing the SDGs. He stressed that the rescue of the SDGs would not occur in New York but in communities around the world. He called on local leaders to listen to the needs and concerns of their communities and to integrate them into their policies and investments. As world leaders gather in New York for the annual General Assembly, meanwhile, all eyes are on the upcoming SDG Summit as a critical juncture in the journey towards achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Moreover, the urgency of the situation, underscored by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has set the stage for a global call to action. Furthermore, the fate of the SDGs now hinges on the commitment and collaboration of nations, activists, businesses, and local authorities worldwide.   Sources: THX News & United Nations. Read the full article

[sheilakellbooks]

Come visit me at the Mississippi Antique Galleria at 1909 E. Pass Road in Gulfport. I’ll be answering questions at 11:00 and signing right after. There are five other local authors with a variety of genres. Come on out!

[hillingdontoday]

New street works regime to clamp down on pothole pain

New regulations have been announced to crack down on utility companies causing pothole pain to ensure faster and higher quality road repairs to reduce vehicle damages, saving drivers time and money.   From 1 April, new regulations will come into force for a performance-based inspection regime to ensure utility companies resurface roads to the best possible standard after street works, potentially preventing thousands of potholes from developing in the future.   The move comes as the Government is investing over £5.5 billion by 2025 in highways maintenance and could help motorists save money on expensive repairs by protecting their vehicles from damage to tyres or suspension. It will also ensure cyclists and motorbike riders can drive more safely and with greater peace of mind.   The measures will also help drivers plan ahead and ease congestion as utility companies and local authorities will now be required to provide the Department for Transport’s street manager service with more up to date and accurate data on live works, including at weekends.   Companies will be asked to provide information about when works start and stop at weekends and all local authorities must share start/stop information about their works. This will update sat navigation systems and other apps so motorists are aware of where street works are and can avoid those areas – preventing traffic from building up.   #pothole #potholes #potholepain #newregulations #regulations #smootherjourneys #reducedcongestion #inspection #streetworks #utilitycompanies #highwaysmaintenance #resurface #roads #repairs #damage #tyres #suspension #cyclists #motorbikeriders #protectingvehicles #drivesafely #peaceofmind #funding #localauthorities #plan #bridges #resurface #departmentfortransports #dot #streetmanagerservice Read the full article

[saramackenzie1982]

I'll be at the Preston Fire Department next weekend with these wonderful authors. Come join us and support local authors! #PrestonFD #BookFair #BookEvent #LocalAuthors #SuperStars #SmallBusinesses #SalesJig #AuthorsHelpingAuthors #IndieAuthor #IndieIsntBad #GetOnOver https://www.instagram.com/p/CnGERGwMtIu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[scifrey]

Surprise! I'm at @comiccontoronto! I am a last minute addition to booth 1123, hanging out with @redmoonglassworks all day. . . . #comiccontoronto #books #booklover #toronto #localauthor #fantasybook #scifibook #eroticabook https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp7yCL9rtmU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[acorntops]

So excited to drop off a copy each of my children's books at a local school library! Really hope the young readers enjoy! #authorgram #writingofinstagram #WritingCommunity #writerscommunity #steameducation #childrensbooksofinstagram #childrensbooks #bassethoundsofinstagram #bassetofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #kidslitofinstagram #schoollibrary #classroomlibrary #teachersofinstagram #bookstagram #storytimebooks #librariansofinstagram #petalumaauthor #localauthor #basilbassetbooksseries #bookseries #childrensbookseries #benslittlebooksseries #adragonstreasure #mybassethasthesneezles #locallibrary #illustratorsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CpN3sMCJrrj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hchewittauthor]

Dear readers! I have a great children’s book recommendation! I met author Ashley Vercammen at our local library’s author meet and greet. I must say I was so impressed with her presentation of her book as well as the book itself. What a wonderful tool to help parents with their child’s fear of getting their hair cut! I highly recommend this book! So parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or anyone that needs a gift for a child, this book is awesome! Ashley also is the author of six other children’s books so check them out as well! Available on Amazon. Get yours today! #childrensbooks #bookrecommendation #booklove #localauthor #haricuts #bookpromo #greatbook #readingtime #readingbooks #childrenbook https://www.instagram.com/p/CpJzemyAPgE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=