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

February 12, 2026
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

February 12, 2026
Nathan
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Most 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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Note: 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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New Covers For Old 2026: Day X

February 10, 2026
Nathan
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Almost a perfect score today! …Almost.

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