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What to Do If You Think You’ve Been Plagiarised

Yep, it's true - I was so shocked I didn't know what to do next.

Sunday Sale Digest!

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This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading Sunday Sale Digest!

Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 95

Welcome back! We’re almost to 100 of these! This time, I have two non-fiction titles, a mystery with some romance, and some YA horror. These are all relatively new releases, so I’m sending all the positive vibes to your public libraries and wishing you short holds. Do you have any recommendations you’d like to share? Drop them in the comments!

Q&Z: Liz Shipton and Amy Zed

the cover of Dot Slash Magic a close up of a cat's face washed in blue and grey with pink binary code in the eyes forming pupils

Ed note: I’ve embedded a few TikTok videos in this post, which autoplay for NO GOOD REASON but the audio should be off.  … Hi again Smart Bitches! Amy Zed here with an extra special Q & A. Today I’m chatting with viral Booktoker and author Liz Shipton. We’re going to get into some fun stuff—including magical parts, and we’ll dive into more serious subjects, too—like how Liz’s upcoming urban fantasy romance tackles AI’s impact … Continue reading Q&Z: Liz Shipton and Amy Zed

Podcast

678. The Osmanification of Fiction Covers with Kayleigh Donaldson

Recently, I posted a collection of cozy, mostly British mysteries that all mimic the Richard Osman Thursday Murder Club covers in just about every way. Then, Kayleigh Donaldson said she had many thoughts about them. One of the worst things you can do is be one of my favorite people to listen to and then tell me you have thoughts about something I posted on SBTB. I WANT TO HEAR THE THOUGHTS. Good thing I … Continue reading 678. The Osmanification of Fiction Covers with Kayleigh Donaldson

SBTB 2025 Summer Romance Bingo Check-In

Hey all! We’re about halfway through our SBTB 2025 Romance Bingo card! By now, you might have knocked out a few easier spaces, but if you’re having trouble, we’re here to help! I’m doing my best to just get a single bingo this year and if you’re curious about my own card, here it is: If it’s hard to see, here’s what my squares are: Cover without any people: King of Wrath by Ana Huang Scene or plot … Continue reading SBTB 2025 Summer Romance Bingo Check-In

Links: Gaming, Events, & More

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Welcome back, everyone! Anyone else ready for the weekend? The last couple weeks have been busier than usual with social obligations and errands, and I’m ready to be a hermit! For all my gamers, there’s going to be a Nintendo Direct tomorrow (6am PT/9am ET). Rumors are there may be an Animal Crossing announcement, and possible a release date for Hades II (though I’ve been playing early access and it’s fantastic). What are your weekend plans? … This link … Continue reading Links: Gaming, Events, & More

Saturday August 9: A Crafty Zoom, or a Zoomy Craft!

Smart Bitches in a blue typewriter font, and After Dark lit up like hot pink neon

This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading Saturday August 9: A Crafty Zoom, or a Zoomy Craft!

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