McKenna/MK Dean Mysteries
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Award-winning #author of crockpot PNR romances & cozy mysteries. I like putting characters in hot water to see how strong they are. Like teabags, only deadlier. She/her https://linktr.ee/McKenna_Dean
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Redclaw Origins: The year is 1955. Rebel without a Cause and The Seven Year Itch are playing in the movie theaters. The Chevy Bel Air is the most popular car in America. Gas is 25 cents a gal…
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I know some people want to support indie authors but don't want to buy from certain platforms. You'll find links to all my books on all available platforms below. You can also ask your local library to stock them! #indieauthor #cozymystery #paranormalromance
mckennadeanromance.com/books
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Remember, sneering works. It’s working now. That’s why the lowliest AI fan and the CEO of Microsoft are trying to get us to stop saying “slop.”
AI art is supposed to be its flashy flagship and treating it as disposable rubbish (which it is) ruins everything
AI art is supposed to be its flashy flagship and treating it as disposable rubbish (which it is) ruins everything
February 6, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Remember, sneering works. It’s working now. That’s why the lowliest AI fan and the CEO of Microsoft are trying to get us to stop saying “slop.”
AI art is supposed to be its flashy flagship and treating it as disposable rubbish (which it is) ruins everything
AI art is supposed to be its flashy flagship and treating it as disposable rubbish (which it is) ruins everything
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Every American needs to watch this:
February 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Every American needs to watch this:
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The opening ceremonies are tomorrow, get your Olympic romance vibes right here! Sexy, Sporty, Sapphic, and so much fun!
#sapphic #olympics #lesbian #romance #sportsromance
#sapphic #olympics #lesbian #romance #sportsromance
February 5, 2026 at 8:14 PM
The opening ceremonies are tomorrow, get your Olympic romance vibes right here! Sexy, Sporty, Sapphic, and so much fun!
#sapphic #olympics #lesbian #romance #sportsromance
#sapphic #olympics #lesbian #romance #sportsromance
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Are you telling me that the made-up currency that lives inside of a computer and is used mostly to hide crimes with no ties to anything of any tangible value is worthless
February 5, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Are you telling me that the made-up currency that lives inside of a computer and is used mostly to hide crimes with no ties to anything of any tangible value is worthless
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as i keep saying, the things to do to secure elections are to volunteer to work the polls or to serve as an observer, & to pressure your *state representatives* to take steps to further secure voting locations and ballots. you should also learn about how election administration works in your area.
February 5, 2026 at 1:35 PM
as i keep saying, the things to do to secure elections are to volunteer to work the polls or to serve as an observer, & to pressure your *state representatives* to take steps to further secure voting locations and ballots. you should also learn about how election administration works in your area.
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Seriously, these assholes have never once in their life been close enough to an on-the-ground election. You spend ONE cycle as a precinct coordinator, you know EXACTLY who in your district is registered, who wants to be, who can’t be, and you know at once the potential sources of any voter fraud —
Breaking:
The White House press secretary just said she "can't guarantee" that ICE won't be around polling locations in November.
The White House press secretary just said she "can't guarantee" that ICE won't be around polling locations in November.
February 6, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Seriously, these assholes have never once in their life been close enough to an on-the-ground election. You spend ONE cycle as a precinct coordinator, you know EXACTLY who in your district is registered, who wants to be, who can’t be, and you know at once the potential sources of any voter fraud —
In today's #SmallJoy I saw a vid sharing facts I didn't know about chickadees/winter survival: namely their hippocampus is huge, which allows them to remember the locations of seed caches, they can lower their core body temp to save energy, & recognize people who feed them.
Natch, can't find it now
Natch, can't find it now
February 5, 2026 at 11:48 PM
In today's #SmallJoy I saw a vid sharing facts I didn't know about chickadees/winter survival: namely their hippocampus is huge, which allows them to remember the locations of seed caches, they can lower their core body temp to save energy, & recognize people who feed them.
Natch, can't find it now
Natch, can't find it now
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As shown below, MAGA is desperate to pass their so-called “SAVE Act” voter suppression bill. Please call your Senators & tell them to vote NO.
February 5, 2026 at 9:57 PM
As shown below, MAGA is desperate to pass their so-called “SAVE Act” voter suppression bill. Please call your Senators & tell them to vote NO.
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The Nazis did mass deportations too. And then when that failed, they built concentration camps.
You know what happens after that.
You know what happens after that.
February 5, 2026 at 10:34 PM
The Nazis did mass deportations too. And then when that failed, they built concentration camps.
You know what happens after that.
You know what happens after that.
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well I don’t care for that
Bookshop partnering with Spotify, who will collect affiliate fees lol www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/dig...
Spotify Adds Physical Books to Audiobook Offering
The tech platform will allow readers to move between physical and audiobooks and offer the sale of books from independent bookstores.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:50 PM
well I don’t care for that
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The Wins of Other Writers are Your Sign to Keep Going: megdowell.com/2025/11/04/t... by Meg Dowell #wkb31
The Wins of Other Writers are Your Sign to Keep Going
Surrounding yourself with successful creatives is a really fun way to keep your ambitions in check.
megdowell.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:15 PM
The Wins of Other Writers are Your Sign to Keep Going: megdowell.com/2025/11/04/t... by Meg Dowell #wkb31
I HAVE MADE IT TO THE BIG TIME!!
I finally got an email from Nora Roberts, y'all. She came across my work and found it interesting. She wants to know more about my writing path!
I have to say, up until now, I've only gotten emails from obscure Swedish authors no one has ever heard from. *whew*
I finally got an email from Nora Roberts, y'all. She came across my work and found it interesting. She wants to know more about my writing path!
I have to say, up until now, I've only gotten emails from obscure Swedish authors no one has ever heard from. *whew*
February 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM
I HAVE MADE IT TO THE BIG TIME!!
I finally got an email from Nora Roberts, y'all. She came across my work and found it interesting. She wants to know more about my writing path!
I have to say, up until now, I've only gotten emails from obscure Swedish authors no one has ever heard from. *whew*
I finally got an email from Nora Roberts, y'all. She came across my work and found it interesting. She wants to know more about my writing path!
I have to say, up until now, I've only gotten emails from obscure Swedish authors no one has ever heard from. *whew*
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I tried to help a woman in a parking lot; she had a flat tire with an audible leak, but refused to accept this diagnosis because ChatGPT said that wasn’t the problem. There was an AutoZone full of Fix-A-Flat *right across the street* but nooooooooo. Anyway, AI makes you stupid, film at eleven.
While reporting this, I had something happen that's never happened. A comms rep for one of the co's disputed my reporting and said what I was telling them was untrue because it was not in Grok, xAI's chatbot.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
Epstein had many known connections to Silicon Valley CEOs, but less known was how he made money from those relationships.
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
February 5, 2026 at 7:40 PM
I tried to help a woman in a parking lot; she had a flat tire with an audible leak, but refused to accept this diagnosis because ChatGPT said that wasn’t the problem. There was an AutoZone full of Fix-A-Flat *right across the street* but nooooooooo. Anyway, AI makes you stupid, film at eleven.
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Beautiful. Perfect.
Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
February 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Beautiful. Perfect.
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This is a lovely piece of writing from a writer with a name like an SCTV character and a great touching story to tell.
"I was standing in swanky restaurant in New York City wearing a black dress short enough to satisfy management, and I had just broken the most important rule of the job."
I Was A Disillusioned Waiter In New York. A Chance Encounter With Catherine O'Hara Changed My Life.
"I was standing in swanky restaurant in New York City wearing a black dress short enough to satisfy management, and I had just broken the most important rule of the job."
www.huffpost.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:39 PM
This is a lovely piece of writing from a writer with a name like an SCTV character and a great touching story to tell.
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one mole thing,
February 5, 2026 at 6:53 PM
one mole thing,
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Your daily reminder that "A.i." is a tool for frauds and fascists.
While reporting this, I had something happen that's never happened. A comms rep for one of the co's disputed my reporting and said what I was telling them was untrue because it was not in Grok, xAI's chatbot.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
I was looking directly at the files. And this person was using AI to challenge the truth.
Epstein had many known connections to Silicon Valley CEOs, but less known was how he made money from those relationships.
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
We did a deep dive into how he got dealflow in Silicon Valley, giving him shots to invest in Coinbase, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/b...
February 5, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Your daily reminder that "A.i." is a tool for frauds and fascists.
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holy fucking shit
This is superb. Ian McKellen delivers a blistering pro-immigration monologue written by Shakespeare, that makes you want to punch the air with exhilaration. Wow, wow, wow.
An absolute must-watch. (Starts at 20:10 but the entire interview is a joy.) youtu.be/2l2RqzVG4ag
An absolute must-watch. (Starts at 20:10 but the entire interview is a joy.) youtu.be/2l2RqzVG4ag
"There's Nothing I Enjoy More Than Acting In The Theater" - Ian McKellen EXTENDED INTERVIEW
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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February 5, 2026 at 9:58 AM
holy fucking shit
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Dead cheap* patsycollins.co.uk/6595-2/
Dead cheap*
My romantic murder mystery, Acting Like A Killer, is currently on special offer at 99p / 99c. *See what I did there?Here’s the opening – Honestly, how could anyone be too ill to die? And wher…
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February 5, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Dead cheap* patsycollins.co.uk/6595-2/
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Jeff Bezos’s wealth has increased an average of $70 million every day of 2026, meaning that he could have offset The Post’s losses with what he’s made since Monday.
February 5, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Jeff Bezos’s wealth has increased an average of $70 million every day of 2026, meaning that he could have offset The Post’s losses with what he’s made since Monday.
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cozy readers rejoice! a fun new small town awaits your reading/listening pleasure!! i finished it and am looking forward to the next stories!
It's finally here-- my cozy witch Romance set in the north Georgia Mountains! Available wherever you buy your books in paperback, ebook, and audio. And book tour starts tonight! Please reskeet to share the love! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/745676...
February 5, 2026 at 12:13 AM
cozy readers rejoice! a fun new small town awaits your reading/listening pleasure!! i finished it and am looking forward to the next stories!
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some times it feels like my head is permanently affixed to my desk
"except in extraordinary and unusual circumstances" is a big enough loophole for a family of elephants to walk through. www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
Democrats Ease Up On 1 Of Their Biggest ICE Demands
Masks might still be OK in "extraordinary and unusual circumstances," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
www.huffpost.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:36 AM
some times it feels like my head is permanently affixed to my desk
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Shady shit right there.
Red Ogre (@ogre.red) gets rights to your work upon *submission*.
And those rights are ridiculous. They can change your work, not credit you, use your work for advertising, or put it in an anthology.
Don't submit to this one, folks.
And those rights are ridiculous. They can change your work, not credit you, use your work for advertising, or put it in an anthology.
Don't submit to this one, folks.
February 5, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Shady shit right there.
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Tried to tell all you Republican women that THEY WANT TO REPEAL THE 19th & the “SAVE Act” is dipping their toes in that water.
Y’all laughed at me & called me radical.
So did plenty of anti-Trump men, btw.
Y’all laughed at me & called me radical.
So did plenty of anti-Trump men, btw.
The GOP’s new Voter Suppression bill, the so-called “SAVE Act,” would disenfranchise many of the 69 million women who took their husbands’ last names, as explained in my summary.
It proposes *no penalties* for erroneous voter purges but potential *prison time* for erroneous registrations. WTF?! 1/
It proposes *no penalties* for erroneous voter purges but potential *prison time* for erroneous registrations. WTF?! 1/
February 5, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Tried to tell all you Republican women that THEY WANT TO REPEAL THE 19th & the “SAVE Act” is dipping their toes in that water.
Y’all laughed at me & called me radical.
So did plenty of anti-Trump men, btw.
Y’all laughed at me & called me radical.
So did plenty of anti-Trump men, btw.
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New blogpost, in which I talk ovarian cancer symptoms. Apologies for the photo of my big fat stomach in a beige vest, but it’s significant.
open.substack.com/pub/janehill...
open.substack.com/pub/janehill...
I Think We're Missing Something
How Agatha Christie helped me realise I was ill
open.substack.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:22 PM
New blogpost, in which I talk ovarian cancer symptoms. Apologies for the photo of my big fat stomach in a beige vest, but it’s significant.
open.substack.com/pub/janehill...
open.substack.com/pub/janehill...