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River Fox
@foxintheriver.bsky.social
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An undiscovered non-binary icon, friend to the fairies and general nuisance to mankind.

#writer #writing #booksky
#fantasy #romance
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River Fox @foxintheriver.bsky.social · Feb 17
If the Gods meant to humble me, it backfired.
foxintheriver.bsky.social
You know sometimes you forget you exist? This happens with concerning frequency to me.
May 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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pleasebegneiss.bsky.social
we’re not “setting clocks” anymore. its all automatic and we just trust it. our phones could say spaghetti:15 and we’d be like damn, guess i’m late for spaghetti
March 9, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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ryantpozzi.bsky.social
Banned Book of the Day: The Color Purple by Alice Walker.

This Pulitzer-winning novel about Black womanhood and resilience has been repeatedly challenged for its honest depictions of abuse, race, and sexuality. Still essential. #BannedBooks #ReadFreely #OnlyBadGuysBanBooks
March 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
foxintheriver.bsky.social
I'm doing some research on traditional versus self-publishing, and I'd love some informal/general thoughts from fellow writers. Have you done either, both? Would you lean more towards one when you finish your manuscript?

#traditionalpublishing #selfpublishing #publishing #booksky #writingcommunity
March 8, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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scmillsbooks.bsky.social
Read my feminist Medusa retelling on The Anti-Misogyny Club's website for free. If it resonates, please do pick up a copy of their gorgeous magazine (£1) to support them and read more.
anti-misogyny.bsky.social The Anti-Misogyny Club @anti-misogyny.bsky.social · Feb 27
"Sometimes, when she stands in the mouth of her cave at the end of the world, when the sun hangs in a windless sky above a still ocean, empty of ships . . . for a moment, she feels safe."

From Athena's Priestess, a feminist retelling of Medusa, now in our online gallery:

@scmillsbooks.bsky.social
Gallery — THE ANTI-MISOGYNY CLUB
www.theantimisogynyclub.com
February 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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propublica.org
Current and former federal workers: We’re here in D.C. sending out our signal 🚨

Contact us confidentially on Signal at 917-512-0201 or go to propublica.org/tips.
A black mobile billboard truck parked near the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in D.C. On the side and back of the truck, a LED screen reads: Are (were) you a government worker? ProPublica journalists want to hear from you. Signal: 917-512-0201. propublica.org/tips.
February 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
foxintheriver.bsky.social
Fellow #fantasy lovers on #booksky !

I'm currently reading through classic #vampire fiction, both old and new, and would love some hidden gems. 📚 Even better if they're on #Libby!

📖 #CurrentRead: #Carmilla

📖 #NextRead: Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs
February 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
🔥 @aoc.bsky.social : “The numbers don’t add up. $880 BILLION is a devastating cut to Medicaid, and an attack on Medicare. Anyone who votes for this budget is voting to cut Medicaid and gut health care for Medicare recipients in 🇺🇸.”

Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DGg7cr0...
February 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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ocasio-cortez.house.gov
Elon Musk and his 19-year-olds have now disrupted the approval of medical devices that save lives.

Every member of Congress bears a responsibility to stop this right now.
February 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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profolus.com
LOOK BACK: It's been 3 years since the Russia-Ukraine Conflict escalated into a full-blown war following a large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022.
Causes of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: An Explainer - Profolus
An explainer and definitive guide to understanding the reason behind or causes of the Russia-Ukraine conflict that began in 2014.
www.profolus.com
February 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
foxintheriver.bsky.social
I'm writing my escapist fiction by light cast from the fires of fascism.

#writer #writingcommunity #booksky #manuscripts #writing #itsfine #escapistfiction #escapism #fantasy #romance #romantacy #vampires #urbanfantasy
February 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
foxintheriver.bsky.social
Consensus: the sexy vampire is alive and well

(yes I know he's a dhampir that only makes him hotter)
a woman with long blonde hair is biting someone 's finger in her mouth
ALT: a woman with long blonde hair is biting someone 's finger in her mouth
media.tenor.com
February 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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altnps.bsky.social
The Pentagon will fire 5,400 civilian workers next week.
February 21, 2025 at 11:33 PM
foxintheriver.bsky.social
Are sexy vampires still a thing?

#vampires #books #booksky #writer #writing #writingcommunity #manuscript #fantasy #romance
February 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
foxintheriver.bsky.social
I'm telling myself that even if my writing is trash, someday... it might be someone's guilty pleasure.

#writers #writing #writingcommunity #rejection
February 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
foxintheriver.bsky.social
On a scale of jalapeño to Carolina reaper, what's your spice level?

#booksky #writing #writers #writingcommunity #reading #spice #romance #romantacy
February 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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slothandenvy.com
GO Authors Against Book Bans!
February 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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slothandenvy.com
Oh yeah. That's not alarming at all.
attackerman.bsky.social Spencer Ackerman @attackerman.bsky.social · Feb 18
Over the past week, several recent ex-State Dept officials reached out to me with a major concern. DOGE could soon access a huge defense-export database that represents a massive, if not transformational corruption opportunity for Musk & allies. Meet USXports:
Musk and DOGE Might Soon Have Access to the Most Lucrative Defense-Contract Database of All
Ex-officials warn Zeteo that the USXports database is a means for Musk to undercut competitors to SpaceX in the defense sector.
zeteo.com
February 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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debbieohi.com
Authors & Publishers posting about illustrated books, pls credit the ILLUSTRATOR.

Doing a #CoverReveal? Credit illustrator & designer. Not only are you helping boost artist but it shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist.
#PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
Handwritten text reads: Why do so many book people keep forgetting to credit illustrators? Beside the message is an illustration of a round winged horse with the hashtagged Pictures Mean Business. Illustration credit: Sarah McIntyre.
February 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
foxintheriver.bsky.social
If the Gods meant to humble me, it backfired.
February 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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altnps.bsky.social
Musk is working on replacing contract workers in the Department of Education with AI chatbots, aiming to use generative AI to handle student and parent inquiries.
February 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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chescaleigh.bsky.social
MAGA Farmer wants us to “come together” now that he’s facing the consequences of his vote.

“I didn’t read project 2025 because it was my understanding that wasn’t what he was running on” 🙃🐆

youtube.com/shorts/9LtSM...
MAGA Farmer wants us to “come together” now that he’s facing the consequences of his vote
YouTube video by Franchesca Ramsey
youtube.com
February 15, 2025 at 7:05 AM
foxintheriver.bsky.social
What about working titles?

"My heart, your throat."

#wipsnips #wip #wips #writing #writers #writingprompts #writesky #writingcommunity
February 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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aoc.bsky.social
It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.

EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.

Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IN CASE OF ICE: CONOCE TUS DERECHOS EN CASO DE ENCUENTRO CON ICE: DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR. ICE cannot enter your home without a warrant signed by a judge. Tell the agents to show you the warrant by sliding it under the door. NO ABRAS TU PUERTA. ICE no puede entrar a tu casa sin una orden firmada por un juez. Diles a los agentes que te muestren la orden deslizándola debajo de la puerta. ASK THEM TO LEAVE. If ICE doesn't have a warrant, tell them you do not consent for them to enter your home and ask them to leave. At work, ICE cannot enter employee-only areas without permission. 2 PÍDALES QUE SE VAYAN. Si ICE no tiene una orden judicial, diles que no das tu consentimiento para que entren a tu casa y pídeles que se vayan. En el trabajo, ICE no puede ingresar a áreas exclusivas para empleados sin permiso. REMAIN SILENT. You have the right to remain silent. If the agents ask you questions, tell them, "I wish to remain silent." PERMANECE EN SILENCIO. Tienes derecho a permanecer en silencio. Si los agentes te hacen preguntas, diles: "Deseo permanecer en silencio".
February 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
foxintheriver.bsky.social
When does the rejection stop hurting? Asking for a me.

#writing #publishing #submissions #writers #rejection
February 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM