Gretchen Bassier

Writer/reader of YA lit, sci fi, fantasy, horror, fanfic, & more. Megafan of Lucifer, Resident Alien, Forever, Supernatural, X-Files, Harry Potter, & Superman.

[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

@NikkiPwrites Awesome start! Sounds like you are already ahead of the game. :) I'm not doing it this year, but I did it once and I ended up having to write 6,500 words on the last day. Exhausting experience, but very satisfying to reach that finish line! Good luck!

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[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

It's seriously my favorite day of the year. I hope everyone is having fun and staying safe! 🎃 #Halloween #Halloween2025
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[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

Happy Halloween from our two black kitties, T'Challa and Friday! #Halloween2025 #CatsOfTwitter #Halloween

[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

In honor of #GingerCatAppreciationDay , here is our ginger barn cat, Neal! Neutered, vaccinated, and proudly wearing a pink reflector collar, this total sweetheart has come a long way from being a feral cat who wouldn't let me touch him!
#CatsOfX #CatsofTwittter

[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

My fangirl musings about all things #Superman , including a review of the new movie! #krypto #SupermanMovie

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The most hilarious, heartwarming, and creative show on TV just got canceled. @Netflix @Peacock , what are we going to do to fix this horrible lapse in judgment? #ResidentAlien #ThisIsSomeBS

[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

@kbowmanwriter My first manuscript needed a LOT of help, but I couldn't afford an editor so I felt really stuck. Then I met an AMAZING writer who was willing to beta my book (even though she didn't have anything for me to read in exchange!). I made a great friend and got invaluable feedback.

[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

I always had so much respect for people who could produce a novel by writing for 10 minutes every day on their lunch breaks. Now I am over 20K words into the sequel for Scars, written entirely on my phone during lunch breaks and while walking my cat. This is doable! #IndieAuthor

[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

@JasonWMizer I tried it once but I think my bids were too high. I got clicks and usually sold 1-2 books per month, but I was increasingly in the red. I might do it again with much lower bids and see what happens. I'm told the ads become more effective over time if you let them run.

[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

@lhallwriter My werewolf love story:
https://t.co/cEHUO8JBzl
#paranormalromance #IndieAuthor

[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

It took me 15+ years to get from first draft to final. During that time, the world changed - a LOT - leaving me wondering whether to update the setting of my book:
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What's the setting of your current WIP, and why did you choose that setting? #writing

[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

@minawest_writes @AuthorGFAllen My mom and I always share an eye-roll every time a book mentions people feeding straw to horses.

[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

@AuthorGFAllen I'm an ebook girl, for sure. Just being able to adjust the text appearance, not having to get up and turn a light off after I'm done reading at night, all that jazz. Speaking as an author, though, holding that physical proof copy of my first book was a breathtaking moment.

[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

Got this AWESOME early review from Asha over at Books and Readers. Many thanks to @ashasbookblog for taking a chance on an #indieauthor ! #paranormalromance #bookreviews

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[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

Check out the cover for my upcoming werewolf love story! Anyone else got a cover they want to share? I could happily look at book covers all day long. :) #paranormalromance #indieauthor #werewolves

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[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

Way to go, Dad!❤️

[Rosa D'Amico @DamicoCTE]

There are many teachers appreciated in my book but today this guy had a special visitor. He was nominated by a student for his impact on his life. Beyond anything we can say this man Mr. Bassier is a BLESSING to each and everyone of us.@BrasureCTE @FraserSchools

[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

Getting ready to publish my werewolf story. Super excited to share this one! Cover reveal and early review coming soon. 🐺#indieauthor #paranormal #Romance

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[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

@Paveluljuk She knows it, too! 😁

[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

During the height of the COVID-19 lockdown, 14 tiger-striped cats were left abandoned on our farm. To read their story and learn how you can help, please visit: https://t.co/yvaSZH5mJX Thank you for your kindness!

[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

@AuthorWa Unimaginable. My deepest condolences. I hope you are starting to find peace, somehow, a little at a time.

[Gretchen Bassier @astheheroflies]

This post gives a rundown of what I've tried so far to advertise/promote my book (and how well it worked). Topics include Kindle Unlimited, Bargain Booksy, Amazon Ads, and Voracious Readers Only. Hoping it might help other #indieauthors! #bookpromotion

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