Despina Karras
@despinakarras.com
🌪️Certified weather geek | Award-winning contemporary romance writer | Disability rights advocate | @pitchdis.com founder | 🐶 & 🐱 mom | Coffee addict | ♊️
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Despina Karras
@despinakarras.com
· Oct 21
Guess it's intro post time again!
I'm Despina, and I'm a certified weather geek and contemporary romance/romcom writer. I'm the founder of #PitchDis, a Kiss Pitch mentor, and a sensitivity reader for SMA. I also write articles on Medium about corruption within the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
I'm Despina, and I'm a certified weather geek and contemporary romance/romcom writer. I'm the founder of #PitchDis, a Kiss Pitch mentor, and a sensitivity reader for SMA. I also write articles on Medium about corruption within the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
#Cupit #A #CR #DISR #OnSub
TWISTER x RAIDERS OF THE LOST HEART
Meteorologist Josie Cannon is always prepared for natural disasters. But when she’s forced to cover a major hurricane with her college rival, Theo Andrews, she discovers she’s completely unprepared for just one thing – falling in love.
TWISTER x RAIDERS OF THE LOST HEART
Meteorologist Josie Cannon is always prepared for natural disasters. But when she’s forced to cover a major hurricane with her college rival, Theo Andrews, she discovers she’s completely unprepared for just one thing – falling in love.
February 14, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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just to be clear, this also means that huge numbers of romance titles are now functionally out of print. and sure, romance has always been an ephemeral genre, but this decimates the genre in a very real way.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/b...
So Long to Cheap Books You Could Fit in Your Pocket
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:44 PM
just to be clear, this also means that huge numbers of romance titles are now functionally out of print. and sure, romance has always been an ephemeral genre, but this decimates the genre in a very real way.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/b...
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They arrested Don Lemon before they arrested the murderers of Keith Porter Jr., Renee Nicole Good, and Alex Pretti.
Let that sink in.
Let that sink in.
January 30, 2026 at 3:58 PM
They arrested Don Lemon before they arrested the murderers of Keith Porter Jr., Renee Nicole Good, and Alex Pretti.
Let that sink in.
Let that sink in.
I want to go to sleep but my cat is laying on me so I can't move.
January 26, 2026 at 2:29 AM
I want to go to sleep but my cat is laying on me so I can't move.
Getting tons of sleet. I'll take this over freezing rain.
January 25, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Getting tons of sleet. I'll take this over freezing rain.
Looks like another publishing scam. “Brittany” has called me twice in two days.
![IPhone voicemail transcript that reads “Brittany and I’m calling you from American Publishing Club. I’m reaching out regarding your book project. When you have a moment, please return my call so we can discuss about the next step. My best number to reach me. It’s easier for [redacted number]. I look forward to speaking with you. Have a great day. Bye.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vswoj4cib3yt7uxseweuopez/bafkreif2dswxjvlqksc46jzytwvpfpxastdg4tixjlsol66hpuvl3il3wi@jpeg)
January 22, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Looks like another publishing scam. “Brittany” has called me twice in two days.
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🚨 If you lose power this weekend and use a portable generator to power your home: Be careful.
Preventable carbon monoxide deaths follow every major power outage.
(Published 2023 w/ @texastribune.org @nbcnews.com)
Preventable carbon monoxide deaths follow every major power outage.
(Published 2023 w/ @texastribune.org @nbcnews.com)
Carbon Monoxide From Generators Poisons Thousands of People a Year. The U.S. Has Failed to Force Safety Changes.
Portable generators are among the deadliest consumer products. Two decades after the government identified the danger, and as climate change leads to more power outages, people are left vulnerable by ...
www.propublica.org
January 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM
🚨 If you lose power this weekend and use a portable generator to power your home: Be careful.
Preventable carbon monoxide deaths follow every major power outage.
(Published 2023 w/ @texastribune.org @nbcnews.com)
Preventable carbon monoxide deaths follow every major power outage.
(Published 2023 w/ @texastribune.org @nbcnews.com)
Make that three orders 🙃
I should have bought stock in The Container Store before organizing my desk and bathroom because I'm about to place my second order this year.
January 20, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Make that three orders 🙃
To everyone in the path of the winter storm, now is the time to prepare. Make sure you're stocked up on necessities, including medications, and start charging/preparing devices like power banks, generators, rechargeable flashlights, etc.
January 20, 2026 at 7:26 PM
To everyone in the path of the winter storm, now is the time to prepare. Make sure you're stocked up on necessities, including medications, and start charging/preparing devices like power banks, generators, rechargeable flashlights, etc.
Disappointed but not surprised that
@harristeeter.bsky.social is again raising money for MDA, an organization that gives millions more to their executives than it does to research and has cut nearly all client services, like funding for clinic visits.
My family will continue to shop elsewhere.
@harristeeter.bsky.social is again raising money for MDA, an organization that gives millions more to their executives than it does to research and has cut nearly all client services, like funding for clinic visits.
My family will continue to shop elsewhere.
January 20, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Disappointed but not surprised that
@harristeeter.bsky.social is again raising money for MDA, an organization that gives millions more to their executives than it does to research and has cut nearly all client services, like funding for clinic visits.
My family will continue to shop elsewhere.
@harristeeter.bsky.social is again raising money for MDA, an organization that gives millions more to their executives than it does to research and has cut nearly all client services, like funding for clinic visits.
My family will continue to shop elsewhere.
Reposted by Despina Karras
Winter Weather VLOG for 1/20/2026: Major winter storm threat increasing with a wintry mix of ice,sleet, and snow. #snOMG #iceOMG #cltwx #ncwx #scwx #wcnc
Winter Weather VLOG for 1/20/2026: Major winter storm threat increasing with a wintry mix.
YouTube video by Brad Panovich (wxbrad)
youtu.be
January 20, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-
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#Justice4ReneeNicoleGood ⚖️
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#Justice4ReneeNicoleGood ⚖️
BRENNAN: Tell me about the officer, Jonathan Ross
KRISTI NOEM: Don't say his name! I mean, for heaven's sake, we shouldn't have people continue to dox law enforcement
BRENNAN: His name is public
NOEM: I know, but that doesn't mean it should continue to be said
KRISTI NOEM: Don't say his name! I mean, for heaven's sake, we shouldn't have people continue to dox law enforcement
BRENNAN: His name is public
NOEM: I know, but that doesn't mean it should continue to be said
January 18, 2026 at 8:17 PM
JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-
JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS- JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS.
#Justice4ReneeNicoleGood ⚖️
JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS- JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS-JONATHAN ROSS.
#Justice4ReneeNicoleGood ⚖️
I should have bought stock in The Container Store before organizing my desk and bathroom because I'm about to place my second order this year.
January 14, 2026 at 12:28 AM
I should have bought stock in The Container Store before organizing my desk and bathroom because I'm about to place my second order this year.
Watching the #Panthers score and time left on the clock.
a man in a green shirt is blowing his nose into a paper bag ..
ALT: a man in a green shirt is blowing his nose into a paper bag ..
media.tenor.com
January 11, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Watching the #Panthers score and time left on the clock.
There are so many awful things going on in the world right now, but the return of Cam Newton, Bruno Mars, and Animal Crossing are providing me with some much needed joy.
January 8, 2026 at 1:50 AM
There are so many awful things going on in the world right now, but the return of Cam Newton, Bruno Mars, and Animal Crossing are providing me with some much needed joy.
Ever since January 1, instead of just deleting store/sale/spammy emails, I've been unsubscribing from their mailing lists first. It's only been five days and I'm already seeing a drastic improvement in my inbox.
January 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Ever since January 1, instead of just deleting store/sale/spammy emails, I've been unsubscribing from their mailing lists first. It's only been five days and I'm already seeing a drastic improvement in my inbox.
I'm not sure why I gained so many new followers this morning but hello and welcome, everyone!
January 5, 2026 at 5:41 PM
I'm not sure why I gained so many new followers this morning but hello and welcome, everyone!
Opening a browser window and forgetting why is the new walking into a room and forgetting why.
December 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Opening a browser window and forgetting why is the new walking into a room and forgetting why.
I've said it before and I'll say it again:
I find it incredibly gross and unethical when nonprofits ask the people they're supposed to be helping for donations and/or to fundraise for them.
I find it incredibly gross and unethical when nonprofits ask the people they're supposed to be helping for donations and/or to fundraise for them.
December 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I've said it before and I'll say it again:
I find it incredibly gross and unethical when nonprofits ask the people they're supposed to be helping for donations and/or to fundraise for them.
I find it incredibly gross and unethical when nonprofits ask the people they're supposed to be helping for donations and/or to fundraise for them.
Can someone please tell me when Christmas Eve became a fireworks holiday? Isn’t this supposed to be a silent night?
December 24, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Can someone please tell me when Christmas Eve became a fireworks holiday? Isn’t this supposed to be a silent night?
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What if you showed up at your hotel and they didn't have the room you reserved? Or there was a shower or toilet you couldn't use. This is common for people who use wheelchairs. Even 35 years after federal law said hotels must be accessible. My NPR story. www.npr.org/2025/12/24/n...
35 years after ADA, people with disabilities still find hotels unaccommodating
AN NPR survey finds that people with disability still find hotels unaccommodating, even 35 years after passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
www.npr.org
December 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
What if you showed up at your hotel and they didn't have the room you reserved? Or there was a shower or toilet you couldn't use. This is common for people who use wheelchairs. Even 35 years after federal law said hotels must be accessible. My NPR story. www.npr.org/2025/12/24/n...