BillieB
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She/her. Book person. An Old. Founder of Bookstore Romance Day.
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USAians, if you don’t already know about Too Good To Go, you should check it out.
It’s a free app that works with local restaurants & bakeries to help them sell (at steep discounts) unsold food at the end of the day—and helps you find cheap good food
apps.apple.com/us/app/too-g...
It’s a free app that works with local restaurants & bakeries to help them sell (at steep discounts) unsold food at the end of the day—and helps you find cheap good food
apps.apple.com/us/app/too-g...
Too Good To Go: End Food Waste App - App Store
Download Too Good To Go: End Food Waste by Too Good To Go on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more games like Too Good To Go:…
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November 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
USAians, if you don’t already know about Too Good To Go, you should check it out.
It’s a free app that works with local restaurants & bakeries to help them sell (at steep discounts) unsold food at the end of the day—and helps you find cheap good food
apps.apple.com/us/app/too-g...
It’s a free app that works with local restaurants & bakeries to help them sell (at steep discounts) unsold food at the end of the day—and helps you find cheap good food
apps.apple.com/us/app/too-g...
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Hey @support.bsky.team What is going on with Sarah Kendzior? Why was she suspended with no explanation? Are you doing this to lesser-known people that we’re never going to find out about?
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Hey @support.bsky.team What is going on with Sarah Kendzior? Why was she suspended with no explanation? Are you doing this to lesser-known people that we’re never going to find out about?
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Seattle peeps!
Public Service Announcement
Public Service Announcement
There are 1,700 ballots that need signature confirmation. That is enough to change the election.
Go. Check. Your. Ballot.
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Go. Check. Your. Ballot.
komonews.com/news/local/s...
November 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Seattle peeps!
Public Service Announcement
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I love all of Cherie's books, but I feel like Grave Reservations (& Flight Risk) deserve a much wider audience. They're tonally different from her other books, but if you're a fan of slightly paranormal cozy mysteries, you should definitely pick them up. (I wish there were more than two.)
Who wants some CHEAP BOOK LOOT? Right on, I've got your back - behold: Here's what's newer, older, and super-cheap on promo from around the internet today...starting with IT WAS HER HOUSE FIRST but including GRAVE RESERVATIONS and MORE: www.cheriepriest.com/blog/novembe...
November Deals from around the Internet — The Haunt*
Hello and welcome to Monday (such as it is). Spooky season may have passed, but book deals know no such limitations - so here’s what I found around the web, for your bargain-purchasing and leisure-rea...
www.cheriepriest.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I love all of Cherie's books, but I feel like Grave Reservations (& Flight Risk) deserve a much wider audience. They're tonally different from her other books, but if you're a fan of slightly paranormal cozy mysteries, you should definitely pick them up. (I wish there were more than two.)
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Greetings authors & creatives new to Bluesky!
Pro tip: hashtags don’t do much here unless they’re part of a specific event or trending topic.
Tags like #writing or #writesky etc don’t do a whole lot imho & may even seem spammy.
What does work is engaging & posting widely about various topics.
Pro tip: hashtags don’t do much here unless they’re part of a specific event or trending topic.
Tags like #writing or #writesky etc don’t do a whole lot imho & may even seem spammy.
What does work is engaging & posting widely about various topics.
November 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Dressing like this, "single" should be of zero surprise to anyone.
Also, maybe spend some of that money on a plant care professional, since he doesn't seem the type to donate to charity.
Also, maybe spend some of that money on a plant care professional, since he doesn't seem the type to donate to charity.
November 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Dressing like this, "single" should be of zero surprise to anyone.
Also, maybe spend some of that money on a plant care professional, since he doesn't seem the type to donate to charity.
Also, maybe spend some of that money on a plant care professional, since he doesn't seem the type to donate to charity.
Oh, hey Past Me. Thanks for thinking to order @scalzi.com's Constituent Service when the cash was there to do so.
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Oh, hey Past Me. Thanks for thinking to order @scalzi.com's Constituent Service when the cash was there to do so.
Free idea: "James Bond" is a codename/a cover identity. There is no *real* "James Bond." It's an identity assigned by M. Simple fix that doesn't compromise continuity & makes all the different actors make canonical sense.
James Bond’s death in No Time to Die is causing a nightmare for the next film. Writers are stuck because Bond “was blown to pieces.”
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Free idea: "James Bond" is a codename/a cover identity. There is no *real* "James Bond." It's an identity assigned by M. Simple fix that doesn't compromise continuity & makes all the different actors make canonical sense.
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Yes, this happened in September. Yes, it is now November. BUT EVERYTHING JUST HAPPENS SO GODDAMN MUCH, it's *entirely possible* some authors have missed the news or forgotten to look, and they *should*.
AUTHORS!!
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
Homepage | Bartz v Anthropic Settlement Site
www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Yes, this happened in September. Yes, it is now November. BUT EVERYTHING JUST HAPPENS SO GODDAMN MUCH, it's *entirely possible* some authors have missed the news or forgotten to look, and they *should*.
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I know times are tough for all of us, but there is literally nothing in the #BookstoreRomanceDay coffers. I'm trying to put together some special virtual events over the next few months, but I need funds to do so. If you're able, please consider donating. gofund.me/33b48a4d
Donate to Support Bookstore Romance Day, organized by Billie Bloebaum
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November 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I know times are tough for all of us, but there is literally nothing in the #BookstoreRomanceDay coffers. I'm trying to put together some special virtual events over the next few months, but I need funds to do so. If you're able, please consider donating. gofund.me/33b48a4d
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Authors, Beware! There's a firm called "ClaimsHero" doing aggressive social media outreach claiming to
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Authors, Beware! There's a firm called "ClaimsHero" doing aggressive social media outreach claiming to
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
Oh, no. Oh, nononononono. He's actually *charging* for his novella-length advertisement.
A California winemaker is struggling to sell his Chardonnay ... so he's written a romantasy novella about it. The novella, unsurprisingly, looks awful.
www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...
www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/ar...
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Oh, no. Oh, nononononono. He's actually *charging* for his novella-length advertisement.
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i think we have to come to terms with the fact that in the kicking-the-football meme, schumer is not charlie brown
he and the other loser Ds in the senate are lucy
he and the other loser Ds in the senate are lucy
November 10, 2025 at 12:33 AM
i think we have to come to terms with the fact that in the kicking-the-football meme, schumer is not charlie brown
he and the other loser Ds in the senate are lucy
he and the other loser Ds in the senate are lucy
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There’s a two party duopoly in this nation.
Is it great? No! Is it reality? Yes.
Creating a third party means building up an entirely new infrastructure from scratch and then fighting both R & D.
Taking over the Dem Party is an easier and more effective route. It’ll take time, but it’s worth it.
Is it great? No! Is it reality? Yes.
Creating a third party means building up an entirely new infrastructure from scratch and then fighting both R & D.
Taking over the Dem Party is an easier and more effective route. It’ll take time, but it’s worth it.
November 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
There’s a two party duopoly in this nation.
Is it great? No! Is it reality? Yes.
Creating a third party means building up an entirely new infrastructure from scratch and then fighting both R & D.
Taking over the Dem Party is an easier and more effective route. It’ll take time, but it’s worth it.
Is it great? No! Is it reality? Yes.
Creating a third party means building up an entirely new infrastructure from scratch and then fighting both R & D.
Taking over the Dem Party is an easier and more effective route. It’ll take time, but it’s worth it.
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Has your ballot been challenged? A significant number of ballots are in danger of not being counted. Don’t let your ballot be the one that tips the election to Harrell!
Make sure it’s counted here 👉 info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
Make sure it’s counted here 👉 info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Has your ballot been challenged? A significant number of ballots are in danger of not being counted. Don’t let your ballot be the one that tips the election to Harrell!
Make sure it’s counted here 👉 info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
Make sure it’s counted here 👉 info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/...
Most of the apples have now been turned into a concoction best described as a cross between applesauce & apple compote. It's too chunky for sauce, but not quite as chunky (or full of extras) as compote. It'll be good on oatmeal or yogurt.
I have the most random selection of fruits right now, thanks to my produce boxes. I have persimmons (Fuyu), a pomegranate, Asian pears, Bosc pears, Granny Smith apples, & Fuji apples and I have absolutely no idea what to do with any of it. (I also have a shitton of citrus.)
November 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Most of the apples have now been turned into a concoction best described as a cross between applesauce & apple compote. It's too chunky for sauce, but not quite as chunky (or full of extras) as compote. It'll be good on oatmeal or yogurt.
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A reminder that this anti-trans panic is 100% bullshit and exactly none of our country’s problems are related to someone expressing their gender identity and everyone who isn’t a hate-filled weirdo knows it.
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A reminder that this anti-trans panic is 100% bullshit and exactly none of our country’s problems are related to someone expressing their gender identity and everyone who isn’t a hate-filled weirdo knows it.
I'll take whatever wins we can get right now.
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I'll take whatever wins we can get right now.
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These are the Democrats who voted with their Republican friends to double healthcare costs for millions of Americans. They're all millionaires.
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 AM
These are the Democrats who voted with their Republican friends to double healthcare costs for millions of Americans. They're all millionaires.
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Catherine Cortez Masto is worth just over $4 million
November 10, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Catherine Cortez Masto is worth just over $4 million
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Maggie Hassan is worth $6 million
November 10, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Maggie Hassan is worth $6 million
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Jeanne Shaheen is worth $8 million
November 10, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Jeanne Shaheen is worth $8 million
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Jacky Rosen is worth $17 million
November 10, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Jacky Rosen is worth $17 million
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Healthcare costs for millions of Americans are doubling. Angus King has a net worth of $22 million.
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Healthcare costs for millions of Americans are doubling. Angus King has a net worth of $22 million.
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Schumer can be removed from his Dem leadership role this week - 23 Dems (and/or independents) just have to vote to depose him
And they should, given this is his fault.
And they should, given this is his fault.
This is a lovely sentiment but Schumer isn't up for re-election until 2028 and he knows this. At which point he will be 77/78. There's no mechanism to recall a sitting senator AFAIK.
Let’s be clear: Chuck Schumer is the one ending this shutdown, no matter how the votes read.
Chuck Schumer is claiming that he’s voting no, while letting other Senators (Fetterman, Kaine, King, etc) do HIS dirty work.
He must be removed from his leadership & primaried for the sake of this country
Chuck Schumer is claiming that he’s voting no, while letting other Senators (Fetterman, Kaine, King, etc) do HIS dirty work.
He must be removed from his leadership & primaried for the sake of this country
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Schumer can be removed from his Dem leadership role this week - 23 Dems (and/or independents) just have to vote to depose him
And they should, given this is his fault.
And they should, given this is his fault.