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Tara Stillions Whitehead
@mrswhitehouse74.bsky.social
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Writer | Filmmaker | Prof | THE YEAR OF THE MONSTER (Unsolicited Press) | THEY MORE THAN BURNED (Unsolicited Press, 2027) | Best American Essays notable 2022 | she/her
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Tara Stillions Whitehead @mrswhitehouse74.bsky.social · Jan 17
Humbled as hell to have my first story in two years published alongside these other fabulous writers.

Thank you, Hannah and Barrelhouse. ✨🩵
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sfwp.bsky.social
BITTER OVER SWEET by @lumchanmfa.bsky.social will be available in 2 DAYS! (#Sorry #NotSorry for all the screaming. We're just really, really, REALLY, excited.)

W/ advance praise from @mrswhitehouse74.bsky.social, don't forget to preorder a copy right here: buff.ly/83mvSR7
@susanschulman.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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rns.org
OPINION: The division here is not over the proper way to get to heaven but evangelical Christians’ loyalty to the MAGA brand of GOP politics.
religionnews.com/2025/10/24/m...
MAGA preachers make Charlie Kirk a test of true faith. Here's how that went 300 years ago.
(RNS) — When politics and religion mix in religious communities, it is the spiritual health of congregations that suffers.
religionnews.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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writesloud.bsky.social
Had such a great time in Pennsylvania these last few days, hanging at Pocket Books with @mrswhitehouse74.bsky.social and H&H Books with @samuelashworth.bsky.social. Got to hug @jamiebeth.bsky.social and a bunch of @barrelhouse.bsky.social friends. 🥰

Now I have to teach today. Wtf.
An outdoor chalk sign that says Grieco vs Ashworth, with two arms wrestling. One arm says "short story" and the other says "novel." Magnet with a cute bird saying "Things just got super weird--it's my time to shine." Tara, Jamie Beth, and me. Looking cute af. Me sitting at a table like a real life author, signing books and talking to people.
September 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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wrtrmaus.bsky.social
Such a great afternoon at @pocketbooksshop.bsky.social with @writesloud.bsky.social and @mrswhitehouse74.bsky.social in conversation about First Kicking, Then Not.

Entirely relatable strangeness, perfect for our present moment.
September 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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writesloud.bsky.social
Pennsylvania friends! I'll see you in Lancaster on Sunday and in Philly on Tuesday! 🥹🥰

@mrswhitehouse74.bsky.social
@samuelashworth.bsky.social
https://www.pocketbooksshop.com/events/3547920250921 https://www.theheadandthehand.com/events/2025/9/23/hannah-grieco-amp-samuel-ashworth-craft-fight
September 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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writesloud.bsky.social
Reminder: this is tomorrow night! Please join me! ❤️

www.eventbrite.com/e/hannah-gri...
August 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Civil rights advocates see the rhetoric as part of a broader political strategy. https://to.pbs.org/4mFfmYu
Trump's D.C. rhetoric echoes history of racist narratives about urban crime
Trump's rhetoric echoes that of conservative politicians who've denounced cities with majority non-white populations or progressive leaders as crime-ridden and in need of outside intervention.
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August 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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writesloud.bsky.social
ICYMI, which isn't possible because I'm plastered across all your platforms, but my book comes out next week! 😱

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKpI...
First Kicking, Then Not (August 2025)
YouTube video by Hannah Grieco
www.youtube.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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spencerfleury.bsky.social
Hey there. You look like you could use a new book. Might I make a recommendation?
August 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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megpillow.bsky.social
My essay is up at @literaryhub.bsky.social about the late, great Lana Clarkson and other promising young women whose lives have been derailed or destroyed by men. It’s also about my childhood sexual abuse and how I have tried, and failed, to reckon with it.
lithub.com/on-promising...
On Promising Young Women (and the Nameless Men Who Get in Their Way)
“The woman is a footnote in the man’s history.” –Rebecca Hazelton * There’s this photo of Lana Clarkson that I think about often. She’s outside, backed by a blue sky, the green and brown spotted hi…
lithub.com
July 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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schmelingual.bsky.social
This short story collection is v. good, but better than that: it’s got a vein of weird running through it that I loved following.

Pre-order! www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
August 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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prisblossom.bsky.social
Congrats @writesloud.bsky.social !!
stanchion.bsky.social Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · Aug 5
My goodness, @writesloud.bsky.social's First Kicking, Then Not has a book trailer!!

First watch, then buy your copy of THE hot flash book of the summer.

youtu.be/WKpIuQ9nCcM?...
First Kicking, Then Not (August 2025)
YouTube video by Hannah Grieco
youtu.be
August 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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stanchion.bsky.social
My goodness, @writesloud.bsky.social's First Kicking, Then Not has a book trailer!!

First watch, then buy your copy of THE hot flash book of the summer.

youtu.be/WKpIuQ9nCcM?...
First Kicking, Then Not (August 2025)
YouTube video by Hannah Grieco
youtu.be
August 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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writesloud.bsky.social
Goddess @mrswhitehouse74.bsky.social filmed this incredible trailer for me, and my oldest kiddo helped with the sound! 🥹
stanchion.bsky.social Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.social · Aug 5
My goodness, @writesloud.bsky.social's First Kicking, Then Not has a book trailer!!

First watch, then buy your copy of THE hot flash book of the summer.

youtu.be/WKpIuQ9nCcM?...
First Kicking, Then Not (August 2025)
YouTube video by Hannah Grieco
youtu.be
August 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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writesloud.bsky.social
Reminder! My online book launch is August 19th! ❤️

And joined by a 🔥🔥🔥 lineup: @coocoo4afropuffs.bsky.social @toddedillard.bsky.social @mrswhitehouse74.bsky.social @anniejowrites.bsky.social and @avitusbcarle.bsky.social

RSVP (and get the link):
www.eventbrite.com/e/hannah-gri...
August 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
mrswhitehouse74.bsky.social
This is going to be 🔥🔥🔥!
July 29, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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gabino.bsky.social
Noooooo! Legend. Sad day. He’s hanging out with Mr. Crowley. \m/ \m/
July 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
Trump and Republicans in Congress are trying to pull off one of the biggest heists in U.S. history.

The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” is robbery, plain and simple.

And it’s being committed by the billionaire class and the politicians they put into office.
July 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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erinvachon.bsky.social
How is anyone thinking about anything right now? They're openly talking about selling concentration camp prisoners to farmers. This is happening, live, right in front of us. And we're begging one or two politicians for NOT concentration camps? Not enslavement? Not genocide? THAT's where we are?
July 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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wigleaf.bsky.social
Last 4 Mythic Picnic finalists! Fiction: Maureen Langloss and Hannah Grieco. Postcard: Natalie Wallington and Thora Dahlke. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 @maureenlangloss.bsky.social @writesloud.bsky.social @narwhallington.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
mrswhitehouse74.bsky.social
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writesloud.bsky.social Hannah Grieco @writesloud.bsky.social · Jun 22
Oh, you were so sad to miss my kegger launch because you're not from DC? Or maybe you just love me so much you want to attend all the events??

Here you go! Zoom launch for "First Kicking, Then Not" is on August 19th at 8PM!

Register at tinyurl.com/firstkicking...
June 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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altnps.bsky.social
Congress? You awake?
June 22, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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abbyhiggs.bsky.social
It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
June 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
mrswhitehouse74.bsky.social
I hate him.
June 22, 2025 at 12:28 AM
mrswhitehouse74.bsky.social
Using AI in to write, film, or make art means surrendering intention. Surrendering intention is sacrificing meaning.

Sacrificing meaning is sacrificing humanity. And all of this at the expense of the planet.

It’s a damn big cost for such a cheap product.
June 21, 2025 at 11:29 PM