Charles F. French
@charlesffrench.bsky.social
I am a writer of speculative fiction and an adjunct Professor of English.
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It Is Time To Suggest A Book To Read!
I have not done this topic in quite a while, so I thought it would be fun to post again. I want to make a suggestion of a book to read, and then I would love to hear from you about what books you w…
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January 31, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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; sun rests beneath soft
grey blankets; sleeps peacefully
on pillows of cloud.
#dailyhaikuprompt #overcast #haiku #micropoetry #poetry #poetrycommunity #blueskypoets #writing #writingcommunity #nature #sky #clouds #photography #naturephotography
grey blankets; sleeps peacefully
on pillows of cloud.
#dailyhaikuprompt #overcast #haiku #micropoetry #poetry #poetrycommunity #blueskypoets #writing #writingcommunity #nature #sky #clouds #photography #naturephotography
January 28, 2026 at 9:01 PM
; sun rests beneath soft
grey blankets; sleeps peacefully
on pillows of cloud.
#dailyhaikuprompt #overcast #haiku #micropoetry #poetry #poetrycommunity #blueskypoets #writing #writingcommunity #nature #sky #clouds #photography #naturephotography
grey blankets; sleeps peacefully
on pillows of cloud.
#dailyhaikuprompt #overcast #haiku #micropoetry #poetry #poetrycommunity #blueskypoets #writing #writingcommunity #nature #sky #clouds #photography #naturephotography
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Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Minneapolis” calls back to protest music’s glory days, Spencer Kornhaber writes—and though the Boss has sounded bitter and mournful before, he has never sounded “this purely angry”:
Rage in the U.S.A.
Bruce Springsteen has never sounded angrier than on his new song, “Streets of Minneapolis.”
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January 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Minneapolis” calls back to protest music’s glory days, Spencer Kornhaber writes—and though the Boss has sounded bitter and mournful before, he has never sounded “this purely angry”:
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Yep. Needed this.
Writing group and community-space is *precisely* what these days are asking.
Writing group and community-space is *precisely* what these days are asking.
January 29, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Yep. Needed this.
Writing group and community-space is *precisely* what these days are asking.
Writing group and community-space is *precisely* what these days are asking.
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📚'Well crafted short stories'. Robbie's #BookReview of Resonant Blue and Other Stories by Mary Vensel White @mvw888 for Rosie’s #BookReview Team #RBRT #BookTwitter #BookX rosieamber.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/%...
📚’Well crafted short stories’. Robbie’s #BookReview of Resonant Blue and Other Stories by Mary Vensel White @mvw888 for Rosie’s #BookReview Team #RBRT #BookTwitter #BookX
Today’s team review is from Robbie. Rosie’s Book Review Team Robbie blogs here Robbie has been reading Resonant Blue and Other Stories by Mary Vensel White. Every now and then, I like …
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January 28, 2026 at 12:14 AM
📚'Well crafted short stories'. Robbie's #BookReview of Resonant Blue and Other Stories by Mary Vensel White @mvw888 for Rosie’s #BookReview Team #RBRT #BookTwitter #BookX rosieamber.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/%...
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January 26, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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The Delta Pearl: A Riverboat Cruise with Nicole (a #BookReview) teagansbooks.com/2026/01/28/t... @teagangeneviene.bsky.social
The Delta Pearl: A Riverboat Cruise with Nicole (a #BookReview)
Composite Wikipedia & Pixabay images by TeaganCGI by TeaganTeagan via PlaygroundImage tomfoolery by TeaganSteampunk Clockwork Spider Brass and Copper Wire Sculpture made by Daniel Proulx, Wikim…
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January 29, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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#TankaTuesday #Poetry #Challenge No. 49 #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #poem #tanka #nature dlfinnauthor.com/2026/01/28/t... @dlfinnauthor.bsky.social
#TankaTuesday #Poetry #Challenge No. 49 #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #poem #tanka #nature
It’s been a while since I’ve participated in a Tanka Tuesday Challenge. This week, Yvette Calleiro challenges us to write a syllabic poem that focuses on mental wellness. I wrote a tank…
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January 29, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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My latest blogpost:https://charlesfrenchonwordsreadingandwriting.wordpress.com/2026/01/28/thank-you-to-all-creative-people/
#creativity #writers #writingcommunity #artists #thankyou
#creativity #writers #writingcommunity #artists #thankyou
January 28, 2026 at 10:43 PM
My latest blogpost:https://charlesfrenchonwordsreadingandwriting.wordpress.com/2026/01/28/thank-you-to-all-creative-people/
#creativity #writers #writingcommunity #artists #thankyou
#creativity #writers #writingcommunity #artists #thankyou
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My latest blogpost: charlesfrenchonwordsreadingandwriting.wordpress.com/2026/01/30/e... #writingmeeting #writers #writingcommunity
Early February Writing Meeting
Hello everyone! It is the beginning of February and time for another writing meeting! I am holding a writing workshop on Sunday at 12:30 pm if you are interested. This is an extremely friendly grou…
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January 30, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Early February Writing Meeting
Hello everyone! It is the beginning of February and time for another writing meeting! I am holding a writing workshop on Sunday at 12:30 pm if you are interested. This is an extremely friendly grou…
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January 30, 2026 at 2:40 PM
My latest blogpost:https://charlesfrenchonwordsreadingandwriting.wordpress.com/2026/01/28/thank-you-to-all-creative-people/
#creativity #writers #writingcommunity #artists #thankyou
#creativity #writers #writingcommunity #artists #thankyou
January 28, 2026 at 10:43 PM
My latest blogpost:https://charlesfrenchonwordsreadingandwriting.wordpress.com/2026/01/28/thank-you-to-all-creative-people/
#creativity #writers #writingcommunity #artists #thankyou
#creativity #writers #writingcommunity #artists #thankyou
My latest blogpost: charlesfrenchonwordsreadingandwriting.wordpress.com/2026/01/20/e... #Poe #EdgarAllanPoe #Detectivestories #birthday #Gothic
Edgar Allan Poe’s Birthday
I want to wish a heavenly happy birthday to Edgar Allan Poe, one of America’s great writers! Poe is the father of the modern detective story and one of the best Gothic writers. I not only ha…
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January 20, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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#MartinLutherKingJrDay2026
#MartinLutherKingJrDay2026
Martin Luther King Day–2026
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and I would like to offer a few of this extraordinary American’s quotations as a tribute to him. He was one of the finest, most decent, and empathetic people i…
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January 20, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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Thursday - A Little Personal - Twiggy and Tempeste On Their Own johnwhowell.com/2026/01/15/t... @johnhowellauthor.bsky.social
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste On Their Own
So where is Dad and Aunt Barbara?” “They went off to see a sculpture garden and an art exhibit.” “So what does that mean to us?” “Of course you would ask that. W…
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January 19, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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Get to Know You #73!
Are you ready for round #73? Check it out and let's play!
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January 16, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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It Is Time For A January Self-Promotion Party!
It is now the middle of January of 2026, and I thought it would be interesting to do a book promotion party by giving not only the name of your book and what it is about but also a quotation from y…
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January 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Just A Thought by MLK
A simple quote by Martin Luther King Jr.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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You are very welcome!
January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
You are very welcome!
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Always love finding new blog posts about writing and books. Headed over to check it out now, thanks for sharing!
January 12, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Always love finding new blog posts about writing and books. Headed over to check it out now, thanks for sharing!
My latest blogpost: charlesfrenchonwordsreadingandwriting.wordpress.com/2026/01/15/j... #writers #writingcommunity
January Writers Encouragement Group
Hello everyone! It is already the middle of January! As the old saying goes, tempus fugit! I am holding a writing workshop on Sunday if you are interested. This is an extremely friendly group, and …
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January 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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The Weight of Snow and Regret by Elizabeth Gauffreau, Blog Tour – Homer & Lester Shover | The Showers of Blessings theshowersofblessings.com/2025/10/06/t...
The Weight of Snow and Regret by Elizabeth Gauffreau, Blog Tour – Homer & Lester Shover
I’m delighted to host my friend and fellow author, Elizabeth Gauffreau, and her new book tour today. Liz is known for her historical fiction. She is here to share with you all about The Weigh…
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October 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The Weight of Snow and Regret by Elizabeth Gauffreau, Blog Tour – Homer & Lester Shover | The Showers of Blessings theshowersofblessings.com/2025/10/06/t...