Andrea Patten
andreapatten.bsky.social
Andrea Patten
@andreapatten.bsky.social
Author starting a new chapter. Connecting dots. Training dogs. Planting things. Muddling into BlueSky.
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In case I go missing. 🏳️‍🌈📚
Officials in Tennessee aren't just banning books, they're now demanding information on who checked out contested (largely LGBTQ+) books, including names, addresses, and "household composition."

A librarian who was given the directive has come forward asking for whistleblower protections.
Tennessee whistleblower says library board chair sought private data as part of state's book purge
A First Amendment expert told The Advocate that there are "huge" legal implications stemming from the situation.
www.advocate.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
They arrived a bit early and have been keeping me busy!
February 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Let's try a #shamelesspromothursday and see who joins in!

Post your #books #followeveryone #bookboost and build the #writing community!
December 5, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Relaxing with the girls.
December 5, 2024 at 1:45 AM
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If you see this post, can you please help spread this information?

#ASafeChoice is a referral network of physicians who provide medication abortion services ACROSS THE US.

People everywhere need to know about this option. These doctors have capacity to help more women!

Let’s spread word! ❤️✊
Click to Visit #ASafeChoice Network
social.demcast.com
December 4, 2024 at 9:00 PM
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YOU FOOLS. YOU LET MOOSE.
December 1, 2024 at 7:40 PM
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This is incredible, I can't NOT repost things like this.

#space
Clearest image ever taken of Heart Nebula, located 7500 light years away from us
December 1, 2024 at 2:46 PM
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Stripper Noir by Armand Rosamilia and Erin Louis

"It’s a nice detective murder thing with a twist and a very nice look at Vegas and the strip club scene. I really enjoyed it." - Penn Jillette

https://buff.ly/3IzGHKg
December 1, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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Here are 21 ways authors can use lead magnets to grow their subscriber list.
21 Ways Authors Use Reader Magnets to Grow Subscribers
There are many ways to get creative with the content you use for your magnet and its display on your site. Use these ideas for inspiration!
insights.bookbub.com
December 1, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Testing add alt

I’m trying to be better about using it.
December 1, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Raise your hand if you think Ruby may be confused about the “how to”of being a comfort fog.
December 1, 2024 at 2:39 AM
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Table No. 28 - Discomedusae
Kunstformen der Natur (1904)
by Ernst Haeckel 🦑 🐡

#art #SciArt #MarineBiology
💙📚 #Booksky 📚👀
November 29, 2024 at 12:23 AM
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More #sketchbook #botanicalillustrations for FOR Sweden's #Invasivespecies project; I love doing these. (for.se/hitta-de-inv...)

There's Bridewort, Dwarf serviceberry, Dwarf Japanese knotweed, and False acacia

I adapt these to create stand-alone #illustrations as well (see post below)

#sciart
November 29, 2024 at 9:29 AM
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Detail of a painting made with glossy reflective paint.
The total size of this artwork is 121x121cm. Each point is placed by hand, one by one. Together these dots form a constellation.

#abstractpainting #minimalism #sciart #stargazing #spaceart #finearts 🎨
November 29, 2024 at 10:02 AM
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This morning I dragged myself out of bed at 3:00 to head to the West End Bridge in hopes of capturing the moon over PPG Place and the Christmas tree at the Point in #Pittsburgh. Luckily the clouds stayed away for long enough to allow that to happen. Made for an amazing view.
November 27, 2024 at 1:37 PM
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Another very good profile of my student Gliselle who is working on #bats and #conservation in her home country of Belize. #WomenInStem #AcademicSky 🧪 www.yorku.ca/yfile/2024/1...
York U student’s bat research supports conservation in Belize - YFile
Gliselle Marin, a PhD student in biology, is pursuing innovative research in Belize that studies bats to advance conservation efforts and identify their important impact on biodiversity.
www.yorku.ca
November 27, 2024 at 10:08 PM
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Someone shared this.. Makes sense, doesn’t it? #life #academiclife #womeninstem #research #poetry #science #wisdom
November 27, 2024 at 10:47 PM
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hels' gift guide is the most entertaining one you'll see this year 🙌
November 27, 2024 at 9:13 PM
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This is what y'all wanted so I'm here to deliver 🙃

Pillars of Googly Eyes is now available as 1000 piece puzzle 🧩

🔗 sciencesocks.co/pages/puzzle...

Will you help this go viral again? Please like and share! 🔭🐡🧪
November 27, 2024 at 7:39 PM
I’m trying to get into the habit but I keep forgetting to pop over here. Too much social media in my life?
November 27, 2024 at 7:53 PM
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Two “feral and not trained” emus named Thelma and Louise are on the loose in South Carolina about three hours from the 43 monkey escape that happened days earlier
"Feral and not trained" emus Thelma and Louise on the loose in South Carolina as state's monkey search continues
Police in Horry County, South Carolina, said this week that they are searching for two missing emus that have been evading capture for months: "We are not emu-sed."
www.cbsnews.com
November 15, 2024 at 11:04 PM
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You know what was nice? Follow Friday.

Suggest a person you think we should follow and why (not just a wall of usernames with no context)

I’ll go first: @drcatmac.bsky.social is a brilliant shark ecologist, a wonderful collaborator, and a beloved mentor to countless students. Give her a follow. 🦑🧪
November 15, 2024 at 7:27 PM
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Armand Rosamilia's books on Amazon

https://buff.ly/4fybdlw
November 12, 2024 at 9:37 PM