Books are life. Biophilic. Soup lover. Concerts feed my soul. Stroke survivor. Opinions are my own. Smash the patriarchy. she/her Publishing Specialist at FriesenPress https://books.friesenpress.com/r/ud-3mrw8/skondlahttps://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mz7egkmlns22I love soup and try to make new soups regularly. Hit me with your fave soup recipes - preferably vegetarian #soup #soupislife #souprecipes #recipes31 Oct 2026 22:40 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz7egkmlns22https://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mz6gwurykk2wI went to see Chris Murphy of Sloan on his acoustic tour on Thursday. So incredibly great #livemusic #canadiantalent #sloandude #sloan31 Oct 2026 13:52 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz6gwurykk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3my3qx5qbdk2pI walked to the advance poll station near my house and cast my ballots. Thoroughly unimpressed by this referendum. Had to zip up my coat inside the polling station because of the maple leaf and Canadian colours on my Sloan band tshirt. I really hope this is done. #notothenine #option1 #stayincanada17 Oct 2026 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3my3qx5qbdk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mxsijlldys2pOn the heels of Ed Sheeran being too weak to take a stance, we have this. I like Metallica’s music and also like knowing where bands/entertainers stand on issues so I know where to spend my money. 1/314 Oct 2026 02:23 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxsijlldys2phttps://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mvrxw5rla22gHere is some interesting publishing news #publishing #childrensbooks #childrenspublishing #writingcommunity #kidlit 📚 https://www.thebookseller.com/news/harpercollins-drops-david-walliams-backlist18 Sep 2026 10:36 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvrxw5rla22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mvlygayelc2kThe Ed Sheeran/ Macklemore thing that has been all over my social media today. My opinion is that genocide is horrific, art is political, and taking a neutral position isn’t really that neutral.16 Sep 2026 01:29 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvlygayelc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3msvdcynzf22fI appreciate Libro.fm as an alternative to Amazon because they help support independent book retailers. It’s cool that they are adding eBooks to their catalogue https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/08/u-s-digital-audiobook-platform-libro-fm-adds-ebooks/12 Aug 2026 14:22 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvdcynzf22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mry4dydgjk2kEditing is one of the most crucial and also most overlooked services in self publishing. Yes, editing is expensive, but it is worth it for the reader experience and marketability of your book. #writingcommunity #writers #authors #amwriting #selfpublishing #indiepublishing 🖋️📚 https://www.friesenpress.com/blog/2026/30/07/editors-canada-guidelines-a-guide-to-professional-book-editing-types?utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcATaDqFwZG9mBWZkaWQWULkxuxC6ojLfS_zc3klBTYTHCDKeA2V4dG4DYWVtATEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHl2r9aSVEZhyUBUEULK3JFJpFpdnNb7h8UiOzTu2c3oDqVV1rdWpfvcWgsoh_aem_5y-QnOvCOcmX3NohUBf5cw31 Jul 2026 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mry4dydgjk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mp5g3iluxc26Looking for a weird, creepy, and beautifully written backlist read? Check this on out. I read it in 2016 when it was first released and loved it. Very gritty, not for the squeamish #reading #readingcommunity #horror #horrorbook #readers #goodbook #supportindiebookstores 📚 [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jun 2026 21:52 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp5g3iluxc26https://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3moohmz4ffs25This is happening in the UK. Will North American authors do something similar? Is something similar already happening? #writingcommunity #kidlit https://www.thebookseller.com/news/childrens-authors-and-illustrators-launch-we-are-better-than-this-campaign-against-ai19 Jun 2026 23:10 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3moohmz4ffs25https://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mo2fmaywvc2eSo sad to hear about the passing of Jane Yolen. She was one of the most prolific and magical minds in publishing and will be sorely missed. I purchased this paperback in 1986 as a teenager. It was my gateway to her writing 💔 #reading #bookcommunity 📚11 Jun 2026 23:40 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo2fmaywvc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mnsuyuixzs2jMore award nominees to check out and possibly add to your TBR #reading #amreading 📚❤️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Jun 2026 23:55 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnsuyuixzs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mnqkub2bxk23Went to Nocturne Books where I bought The Witch and the Priest, then Owl’s Nest Books to pick up my special order of Sinner’s Banquet, then we hit some thrift shops and I scored the Grady Hendrix for $3.20 and Nunslinger for $2.25. A very good book shopping day with a friend 🖤 📚 #books #amreading08 Jun 2026 01:48 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnqkub2bxk23https://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mndrotfxak2oWorth checking out and adding some new books to your TBR #books #reading #readers 📚 https://www.friesenpress.com/blog/2026/06/02/2026-indigenous-story-spotlight?utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwZnRzaASMSdRleHRuA2FlbQExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5QBfjIBQwt0pQFUn53xExeLKJYRyRilT-_5uv0HrcwgZWMHdJyo6sb6Ls7VQ_aem_YzNNEc9smXTsZ0rV2oxJCg02 Jun 2026 23:45 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mndrotfxak2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mmmofxpigs2aSome great tips if you are writing speculative fiction #writingcommunity #writers #amwriting #fantasy #sciencefiction #speculativefiction #specfic #scifi https://www.friesenpress.com/blog/2025/7/18/an-editors-guide-to-fantastical-worlds?utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcASALTlleHRuA2FlbQExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5h8R8UcYySQnAGZCWMZ5Zo5BvpqQdcft4c4sMBnfiwlYd1G0I-NpuNNwb72w_aem_77hxIC-xyg8wxzzkhoKERQ24 May 2026 19:16 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmmofxpigs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mmh3hwq27s25Has anyone here gone to this conference before? I’d love to check it out someday 😊 #writingcommunity #writers #authors #literaryconference #books 📚 https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/popular-publishing-conference-returns-to-north-vancouvers-waterfront-1229642322 May 2026 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmh3hwq27s25https://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mmfcy7puac2zThis can definitely be a pain point for some writers - great article 📚 #writingcommunity #writers #amwriting #amrevising #writing #editing https://buff.ly/L8Wc0MB?fbclid=IwZnRzaAR8UcJleHRuA2FlbQExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6fORgmIs4uWCPX3nxvZYBcHO0e04P3uvLrvxk8G1VSkr289fIYj_zFLy3z7w_aem_3xFq439X2tg_8Xq0-BhHuw21 May 2026 21:02 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmfcy7puac2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mkspjmnl2227I am thrilled to share that I have accepted a job offer from FriesenPress and I will be joining their team as a Publishing Specialist! I am honoured to continue my journey in the publishing world ❤️📚❤️ #writingcommunity #publishing #books01 May 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkspjmnl2227https://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mjxyzsbqbs2oGorgeous. No filters #sunset #chinook #chinookarch #springinyyc #yyc21 Apr 2026 03:09 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjxyzsbqbs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mj3avtahik2uI just received a digital ARC of Our Little Secret by Edward Kay and Mikhael Klassen-Kay from @cormorantbooks.bsky.social Apparently it is a darkly comedic thriller and I’m looking forward to diving in! 📚 #reading #newbook #canadianpublisher #readingcommunity #booklover #amreading09 Apr 2026 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3avtahik2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/staceykondla.bsky.social/post/3mi7ja3yfv226If you see this, post a concert photo you took [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Mar 2026 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:3bvegubpxkcpp24s3dx6onsx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi7ja3yfv226