Lori/Ella Drake
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Science Fiction Romance author. Also, a technical writer extraordinaire
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Black Ice Heart ebook by Ella Drake - Rakuten Kobo
Read "Black Ice Heart Space Grit, #1" by Ella Drake available from Rakuten Kobo. Condemned and in transit to an asteroid prison, he found what he'd never had before--a chance to love.
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"Condemned and in transit to an asteroid prison, he found what he'd never had before--a chance to love."
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November 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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I really like the Perilous Courts series by Tavia Lark. The Necromancer's Light by her is also good--very angsty opposites attract mm fantasy romance.
November 9, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I really like the Perilous Courts series by Tavia Lark. The Necromancer's Light by her is also good--very angsty opposites attract mm fantasy romance.
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The Cat Lady Chronicles by Helen Harper (haven't read book 3 yet)
Crossroads Queens by Anabel Chase (only read through book 6)
Both UF with older, complex heroines that I like.
Crossroads Queens by Anabel Chase (only read through book 6)
Both UF with older, complex heroines that I like.
November 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The Cat Lady Chronicles by Helen Harper (haven't read book 3 yet)
Crossroads Queens by Anabel Chase (only read through book 6)
Both UF with older, complex heroines that I like.
Crossroads Queens by Anabel Chase (only read through book 6)
Both UF with older, complex heroines that I like.
In the midst of a KU binge before I cancel. Using the free 3 months to give some authors page turns but also for me, voracious book+ a day reader.
Any and all recs for fantasy romance, PNR, SFR appreciated.
I'll be frank. I'm looking for books that won't tweak my MAGA radar.
Any and all recs for fantasy romance, PNR, SFR appreciated.
I'll be frank. I'm looking for books that won't tweak my MAGA radar.
November 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In the midst of a KU binge before I cancel. Using the free 3 months to give some authors page turns but also for me, voracious book+ a day reader.
Any and all recs for fantasy romance, PNR, SFR appreciated.
I'll be frank. I'm looking for books that won't tweak my MAGA radar.
Any and all recs for fantasy romance, PNR, SFR appreciated.
I'll be frank. I'm looking for books that won't tweak my MAGA radar.
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Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
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Any “deal” that ends with Dems just getting a pinky promise in return is a mistake.
The American people are suffering because Republicans refuse to stop healthcare costs from skyrocketing. An agreement that doesn’t fix that reality falls massively short.
The American people are suffering because Republicans refuse to stop healthcare costs from skyrocketing. An agreement that doesn’t fix that reality falls massively short.
November 9, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Any “deal” that ends with Dems just getting a pinky promise in return is a mistake.
The American people are suffering because Republicans refuse to stop healthcare costs from skyrocketing. An agreement that doesn’t fix that reality falls massively short.
The American people are suffering because Republicans refuse to stop healthcare costs from skyrocketing. An agreement that doesn’t fix that reality falls massively short.
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A friend recently told me food banks don't often get or give out seasonings/spices, so when I went shopping for the community fridge today I picked up a couple containers of iodized salt. There was a woman taking things as I dropped mine off, so she helped me unpack and asked if she could have one.
November 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
A friend recently told me food banks don't often get or give out seasonings/spices, so when I went shopping for the community fridge today I picked up a couple containers of iodized salt. There was a woman taking things as I dropped mine off, so she helped me unpack and asked if she could have one.
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It is disgusting that Republicans CHOSE to let SNAP benefits run out today—letting millions of kids and families go hungry for political leverage. The courts have made it clear that USDA must fund SNAP for November.
November 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
It is disgusting that Republicans CHOSE to let SNAP benefits run out today—letting millions of kids and families go hungry for political leverage. The courts have made it clear that USDA must fund SNAP for November.
Doing a KU reading binge.
I read every day.
I read a lot every day.
The reading streak metrics often miss days. I sync. I leave it on wifi. And there are day it just doesn't capture.
I don't care.
Except it just makes me doubt it's capturing KU pages read.
I read every day.
I read a lot every day.
The reading streak metrics often miss days. I sync. I leave it on wifi. And there are day it just doesn't capture.
I don't care.
Except it just makes me doubt it's capturing KU pages read.
November 1, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Doing a KU reading binge.
I read every day.
I read a lot every day.
The reading streak metrics often miss days. I sync. I leave it on wifi. And there are day it just doesn't capture.
I don't care.
Except it just makes me doubt it's capturing KU pages read.
I read every day.
I read a lot every day.
The reading streak metrics often miss days. I sync. I leave it on wifi. And there are day it just doesn't capture.
I don't care.
Except it just makes me doubt it's capturing KU pages read.
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Ahead of the 1st shutdown of US food aid to hungry Americans in 60 years, some of the 200,000 Little Free Library locations are converting into food pantries. Thanks @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Ahead of the 1st shutdown of US food aid to hungry Americans in 60 years, some of the 200,000 Little Free Library locations are converting into food pantries. Thanks @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
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My latest review column covers four SFF books that are OUTRAGEOUS FUN:
The King Must Die by @kashinggiwa.bsky.social
Hole in the Sky by @danielhwilsonpdx.bsky.social
Witchlore by Emma Hinds
Red City by Marie Lu
www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/1...
The King Must Die by @kashinggiwa.bsky.social
Hole in the Sky by @danielhwilsonpdx.bsky.social
Witchlore by Emma Hinds
Red City by Marie Lu
www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/1...
4 outrageously fun science fiction and fantasy novels
These new books deal with am unconventional alien invasion, a terraforming venture that’s gone terribly wrong, a society of alchemists and more.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
My latest review column covers four SFF books that are OUTRAGEOUS FUN:
The King Must Die by @kashinggiwa.bsky.social
Hole in the Sky by @danielhwilsonpdx.bsky.social
Witchlore by Emma Hinds
Red City by Marie Lu
www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/1...
The King Must Die by @kashinggiwa.bsky.social
Hole in the Sky by @danielhwilsonpdx.bsky.social
Witchlore by Emma Hinds
Red City by Marie Lu
www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/1...
ICE are the bad guys.
There's no way to be proud that they scare children.
There's no way to be proud that they scare children.
“.. Andrea Soria, whose daughter plays at Luna y Cielo, overheard her 6-year-old whisper to her dolls: ‘We have to be good or ICE will get us.’”
@apnews.com #Chicago
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@apnews.com #Chicago
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October 29, 2025 at 12:49 AM
ICE are the bad guys.
There's no way to be proud that they scare children.
There's no way to be proud that they scare children.
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“The drug, Lynkuet, which contains the compound elinzanetant, adds to a limited number of nonhormonal treatment options… Doctors said it might also be better than previous nonhormonal options at treating menopause-related sleep issues, though that comparison has yet to be directly studied”
F.D.A. Approves New Menopause Drug
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:22 PM
“The drug, Lynkuet, which contains the compound elinzanetant, adds to a limited number of nonhormonal treatment options… Doctors said it might also be better than previous nonhormonal options at treating menopause-related sleep issues, though that comparison has yet to be directly studied”
Why does Bluesky think I'm following the DOL?
I just got racist propaganda in my TL and I don't appreciate it
I just got racist propaganda in my TL and I don't appreciate it
October 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Why does Bluesky think I'm following the DOL?
I just got racist propaganda in my TL and I don't appreciate it
I just got racist propaganda in my TL and I don't appreciate it
There has never been any doubt about the lack of imagination
Been seeing some accusations of DnD going 'woke'.
DnD...
The game YOU imagine into being...
The game where the entire draw for most people is that YOU decide what happens...
I'm starting to believe that the biggest issue with right wing reactionaries is a terminal lack of imagination.
DnD...
The game YOU imagine into being...
The game where the entire draw for most people is that YOU decide what happens...
I'm starting to believe that the biggest issue with right wing reactionaries is a terminal lack of imagination.
October 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
There has never been any doubt about the lack of imagination
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“well it’s only good if people actually put in the work in between these events”
yeah and how do you think they get the motivation to do that? sitting around and posting on the internet all day about how much everything sucks doesn’t seem to be very effective
yeah and how do you think they get the motivation to do that? sitting around and posting on the internet all day about how much everything sucks doesn’t seem to be very effective
October 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
“well it’s only good if people actually put in the work in between these events”
yeah and how do you think they get the motivation to do that? sitting around and posting on the internet all day about how much everything sucks doesn’t seem to be very effective
yeah and how do you think they get the motivation to do that? sitting around and posting on the internet all day about how much everything sucks doesn’t seem to be very effective
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One of Zohran’s better lines from his opening tussle with Cuomo:
“What I lack in experience, I make up for in integrity. What you lack in integrity, you could never make up for with experience.”
“What I lack in experience, I make up for in integrity. What you lack in integrity, you could never make up for with experience.”
October 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
One of Zohran’s better lines from his opening tussle with Cuomo:
“What I lack in experience, I make up for in integrity. What you lack in integrity, you could never make up for with experience.”
“What I lack in experience, I make up for in integrity. What you lack in integrity, you could never make up for with experience.”
No.
Representative Seth Moulton announced he’ll run for the Senate seat held by Ed Markey, setting up a clash in the Democratic primary of the 2026 race.
Moulton launches Senate campaign to challenge Markey: ‘It’s time for a new generation of leadership for Democrats’ - The Boston Globe
In an exclusive interview with the Globe, the Salem congressman cited Ed Markey's age and seniority as core concerns behind his campaign.
trib.al
October 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
No.
Cleaning out some office stuff—and I'm nowhere near done—found this.
I don't even remember. Did i get a PAN pin? Was there one? I worked hard to get "status" in RWA. And now? I don't know what to do with this pin. I don't regret the work. And the org did help me in meaningful ways.
I don't even remember. Did i get a PAN pin? Was there one? I worked hard to get "status" in RWA. And now? I don't know what to do with this pin. I don't regret the work. And the org did help me in meaningful ways.
October 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Cleaning out some office stuff—and I'm nowhere near done—found this.
I don't even remember. Did i get a PAN pin? Was there one? I worked hard to get "status" in RWA. And now? I don't know what to do with this pin. I don't regret the work. And the org did help me in meaningful ways.
I don't even remember. Did i get a PAN pin? Was there one? I worked hard to get "status" in RWA. And now? I don't know what to do with this pin. I don't regret the work. And the org did help me in meaningful ways.
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When we write or draw porn or erotica, we get banned from having a bank account and our livelihoods get seized even if we give it away for free.
When billionaires steal what we've written or drawn to churn out a slop-approximate of porn, they're allowed to charge for it.
When billionaires steal what we've written or drawn to churn out a slop-approximate of porn, they're allowed to charge for it.
Oh good, ChatGPT is getting "erotica for verified adults" later this year
October 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
When we write or draw porn or erotica, we get banned from having a bank account and our livelihoods get seized even if we give it away for free.
When billionaires steal what we've written or drawn to churn out a slop-approximate of porn, they're allowed to charge for it.
When billionaires steal what we've written or drawn to churn out a slop-approximate of porn, they're allowed to charge for it.
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Salvation Army seen feeding ICE today. For anyone who doesn't already know about their bigotry, here is more, No need to give them your money this Christmas, or ever.
It’s dinner time for the police. Appears to be pizza from a Salvation Army van.
Broadview’s “free speech” curfew starts soon, at 6pm.
Broadview’s “free speech” curfew starts soon, at 6pm.
October 11, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Salvation Army seen feeding ICE today. For anyone who doesn't already know about their bigotry, here is more, No need to give them your money this Christmas, or ever.
If our taxes aren't going to the good of the country and only into the pockets of the grifters, where are all those "libertarians" talking about the constitutionality of taxes?
Trump’s chaos will punish students.
It’s not the billionaires’ kids who will suffer.
It's working families' kids who will fall further behind.
It’s not the billionaires’ kids who will suffer.
It's working families' kids who will fall further behind.
October 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
If our taxes aren't going to the good of the country and only into the pockets of the grifters, where are all those "libertarians" talking about the constitutionality of taxes?
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Ah ha! The easy instructions I needed. 👇 Fabulous.
so Google just added a bunch (more) AI bullshit to Chrome
Go through these steps to disable it:
opus.ing/posts/how-to...
#chrome #aibullshit
Go through these steps to disable it:
opus.ing/posts/how-to...
#chrome #aibullshit
How to Remove AI From Your Google Chrome Experience - Opus
Follow these steps to resist the AI-pocalypse in your everyday web browsing.
opus.ing
October 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Ah ha! The easy instructions I needed. 👇 Fabulous.
This kind of betting reinforces harmful stereotypes.
The sexism WNBA has to deal with is maddening.
The sexism WNBA has to deal with is maddening.
Some sports gamblers are trying to predict WNBA players’ performance—and the outcomes of games—based on the athletes’ periods. One betting content creator has dubbed it “blood money." www.wired.com/story/men-ar...
Men Are Betting on WNBA Players' Menstrual Cycles
Some sports gamblers are trying to predict WNBA players’ performance—and the outcomes of games—based on the athletes’ periods. One betting content creator has dubbed it “blood money."
www.wired.com
October 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
This kind of betting reinforces harmful stereotypes.
The sexism WNBA has to deal with is maddening.
The sexism WNBA has to deal with is maddening.