Amy Atwell
@amyatwell.bsky.social
Writer of tales, lover of music, builder of communities, butler to cats. Looking to make the world a bit brighter every day.
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We, the undersigned, are authors, creators, and organizations whose livelihoods depend on copyright law protections. This petition will be sent to 12 ranking legislators on MAY 16, expressing our dismay over Shira Perlmutter's firing.
Sign now! authorsguild.org/petition-to-...
Sign now! authorsguild.org/petition-to-...
May 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We, the undersigned, are authors, creators, and organizations whose livelihoods depend on copyright law protections. This petition will be sent to 12 ranking legislators on MAY 16, expressing our dismay over Shira Perlmutter's firing.
Sign now! authorsguild.org/petition-to-...
Sign now! authorsguild.org/petition-to-...
For all my author friends who need a nudge to think about writing again...
Let's talk marketing for a bit.
So often we'd love our books to appeal to everyone, but they say it's better to write with a certain audience in mind.
Today on #pretendpanel, I'm asking...
January 23rd: Who do you see as your ideal reader?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
So often we'd love our books to appeal to everyone, but they say it's better to write with a certain audience in mind.
Today on #pretendpanel, I'm asking...
January 23rd: Who do you see as your ideal reader?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
January 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
For all my author friends who need a nudge to think about writing again...
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Good morning, Bluesky.
Whatever comes after inauguration, we’ll face it together.
Whatever comes after inauguration, we’ll face it together.
January 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Good morning, Bluesky.
Whatever comes after inauguration, we’ll face it together.
Whatever comes after inauguration, we’ll face it together.
Sharing because all my author friends should follow anyone on Bluesky who will share inspirational pix of library spaces.
Amazing libraries: an occasional series of magical places
Library of Birmingham, UK - points awarded for:
- whichever librarian decided fairy lights were a necessary addition to the reference shelves
- Welcoming, free, easy access
- central spiral design makes you feel like you’re in Candlekeep
Library of Birmingham, UK - points awarded for:
- whichever librarian decided fairy lights were a necessary addition to the reference shelves
- Welcoming, free, easy access
- central spiral design makes you feel like you’re in Candlekeep
November 28, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Sharing because all my author friends should follow anyone on Bluesky who will share inspirational pix of library spaces.
I took a few days off from social media, but I'm back for the bushtits. Thanks, @mikemelton.bsky.social
November 27, 2024 at 7:29 PM
I took a few days off from social media, but I'm back for the bushtits. Thanks, @mikemelton.bsky.social
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In the wee hours this morning I was lying awake and worrying about Linus Van Pelt's adulthood. I mean, does he suffer from classic "middle child" syndrome?
a cartoon character wearing a green hat is standing in the snow
Alt: Peanuts character Linus catching snowflakes on his tongue.
media.tenor.com
November 19, 2024 at 8:53 PM
In the wee hours this morning I was lying awake and worrying about Linus Van Pelt's adulthood. I mean, does he suffer from classic "middle child" syndrome?
I stand with Sarah McBride.
November 19, 2024 at 8:21 PM
I stand with Sarah McBride.
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I hope everyone that cares about birds will be ready to engage and speak out over the coming months and years. Bird protections may be in the crosshairs again.
You can act now by asking your U.S. Representative to safeguard the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
act.audubon.org/a/mbpa-2024
You can act now by asking your U.S. Representative to safeguard the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
act.audubon.org/a/mbpa-2024
Audubon Alert: Urge Congress to Support the Migratory Bird Protection Act
Urge your U.S. Representative to safeguard protections for America's birds under the Migratory Bird Protection Act.
act.audubon.org
November 19, 2024 at 7:57 PM
I hope everyone that cares about birds will be ready to engage and speak out over the coming months and years. Bird protections may be in the crosshairs again.
You can act now by asking your U.S. Representative to safeguard the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
act.audubon.org/a/mbpa-2024
You can act now by asking your U.S. Representative to safeguard the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
act.audubon.org/a/mbpa-2024
Perhaps significantly less in numbers, but no less important.
November 19, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Perhaps significantly less in numbers, but no less important.
I would read this book...
November 19, 2024 at 3:08 PM
I would read this book...
Would have loved a Sparrow & Nightingale spinoff...
November 18, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Would have loved a Sparrow & Nightingale spinoff...
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Today: Find a small, good thing. Do a small, good thing. Write a small, good thing.
It can feel overwhelming, writing in the face of such turbulent times. Author and Druid Juliet Marillier admits feeling nearly debilitated. She says the way forward is through noting the small good things in our daily lives, today at WU.
Small Good Things
In my August post I talked about writing in turbulent times, and suggested it might be easier to keep going with our creative work if we remained mindful of the small good things in our dail…
writerunboxed.com
November 18, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Today: Find a small, good thing. Do a small, good thing. Write a small, good thing.
I understand that clawing clothing is a narrative shorthand for animalistic passion in the fated mates shifter subgenre PNR, but every time some alpha hero shreds a bra I get violently angry. HOW CAN YOU CALL YOURSELF A PROTECTOR AND NOT APPRECIATE HOW MUCH THOSE THINGS COST, ASSHOLE
November 16, 2024 at 9:14 PM
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Fuck yeah Bluesky
November 15, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Fuck yeah Bluesky
I will join you, my friends!
November 15, 2024 at 9:52 PM
I will join you, my friends!
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Someone in my sphere needs this post. Today. Thanks, @adwills.bsky.social for making it groovy here!
November 15, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Someone in my sphere needs this post. Today. Thanks, @adwills.bsky.social for making it groovy here!
Most songbirds have left Chicago for the winter, so keep these comin'!
#BushtitoftheDay, November 15th Edition.
This lovely female wanted her portrait taken, so I obliged.
#birds
This lovely female wanted her portrait taken, so I obliged.
#birds
November 15, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Most songbirds have left Chicago for the winter, so keep these comin'!
And a #haiku plus a serenity photo from Deer Isle, Maine.
surrender yourself
despair shall not defeat joy
we bond in laughter
Have a good day out there...
surrender yourself
despair shall not defeat joy
we bond in laughter
Have a good day out there...
November 15, 2024 at 1:25 PM
And a #haiku plus a serenity photo from Deer Isle, Maine.
surrender yourself
despair shall not defeat joy
we bond in laughter
Have a good day out there...
surrender yourself
despair shall not defeat joy
we bond in laughter
Have a good day out there...
Good morning, Bluesky. Here's your cat for today. #catsofbluesky
November 15, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Good morning, Bluesky. Here's your cat for today. #catsofbluesky
November 14, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Because @glynniscampbell.bsky.social l needs to see this...
November 13, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Because @glynniscampbell.bsky.social l needs to see this...
I'm tracking Bluesky user numbers with the same glee I follow Norad's SantaTracker on Christmas Eve. bsky-users.theo.io
November 13, 2024 at 4:09 PM
I'm tracking Bluesky user numbers with the same glee I follow Norad's SantaTracker on Christmas Eve. bsky-users.theo.io
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Morning, friends. If you're of a mind to escape into the wilds, remember these wise words: Pspspspspsps responsibly.
For real, though, I hope you're all doing well and taking care of yourselves AND each other. Hydrate. Breathe. Create, if you can.
Much love. 🫶
For real, though, I hope you're all doing well and taking care of yourselves AND each other. Hydrate. Breathe. Create, if you can.
Much love. 🫶
November 13, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Morning, friends. If you're of a mind to escape into the wilds, remember these wise words: Pspspspspsps responsibly.
For real, though, I hope you're all doing well and taking care of yourselves AND each other. Hydrate. Breathe. Create, if you can.
Much love. 🫶
For real, though, I hope you're all doing well and taking care of yourselves AND each other. Hydrate. Breathe. Create, if you can.
Much love. 🫶