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James Schwartz
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X-Amish poet/ Lambda Literary Award nom author of The Literary Party: Growing Up Gay and Amish in America, Big Island Beatnik (Alien Buddha Press) http://Literaryparty.blogspot.com
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Thank you Beatlife Magazine, my Poem of the Week!
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Poem of the Week By James Schwartz – BeatLife
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The Alien Buddha’s Arcane Magick is now available! 🔮✨

Paperback: amazon.com/dp/B0G3L4P4D1

(preview) “Vervain and Sprite” by AR Tivadar: alienbuddhapress.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/spotlight-the-alien-buddhas-arcane-magick-vervain-and-sprite-by-ar-tivadar/
November 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
My poem Dark Academia is included in the Alien Buddha's Arcane Magick anthology, now available!

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The Alien Buddha’s Arcane Magick
The Alien Buddha’s Arcane Magick [Buddha, Alien] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Alien Buddha’s Arcane Magick
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November 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The Belle Isle Bard - 50 Word Stories
November 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Fifty years ago, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank into Lake Superior.

I spoke with Tony Hall, a veteran who responded, about what he and his crew saw that night — and what it means to care for those who've served.

This Veterans Day, we honor all who served.
November 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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I TRUST WE ARE ALL OBSERVING EDMUND FITZGERALD DAY
November 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Edmund Fitzgerald
Michiganders remember
The great ship sinking.

#EdmundFitzgerald50 #haiku @newversenews.bsky.social
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Twenty-nine sailors drowned when the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in the Great Lakes' icy waters on Nov. 10, 1975. The ship was immortalized in a surprise hit 1976 folk ballad by Gordon Lightfoot.
50 years ago, the Edmund Fitzgerald, a 'rock star' ship, sank in Lake Superior
Twenty-nine sailors drowned when the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in the Great Lakes' icy waters on Nov. 10, 1975. The ship was immortalized in a surprise hit 1976 folk ballad by Gordon Lightfoot.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:57 AM
#flashbackfriday Attending @barbmcquade.bsky.social's talk at Detroit Public Library, March 2024

"Attack from Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America" is now available in paperback!
November 8, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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The New Thought Men's Summit begins November 10. This FREE online event is 10 days of profound wisdom from 20+ spiritual leaders who understand what conscious masculinity really looks like. Everyone is welcome. Register at newthought.community/summit

Rev. Dr. Ray is one of the presenters 🥰
November 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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A historic night for women.
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Breaking literary news! My next poetry book (and first Amish themed collection since 2011) is slated for a 2026 release from Alien Buddha Press! 🙏🐎 📚
@alienbuddhapress.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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@sarahweinman.com on the importance of librarians in dangerous times as seekers and keepers of truth.
In Praise of Librarians in Dangerous Times
Librarians are on the front lines of history and current events, when news and change arrive at a furious clip that only quickens every day. And without libraries, my work would simply not exist. I…
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November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Breaking news! Tim Curry published a memoir. Want to read.

#readersky #amreading #reading #BookSky #books #TimCurry
November 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Writing isn’t always about words. It’s a lot about listening. Trying to do more of that these days!
#booksky #writingcommunity #writerslife
November 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Ready for Christmas?

"SNOWFALL AND STARLIGHT: A Christmas Haiku Anthology" (coming out in Dec.) will include several holiday haiku by me ‐ book details TBA!
November 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
##RockyHorror50 at the Iron Springs Chateau! 👄
November 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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The spookiest part of Halloween 🎃 isn’t the ghosts or the ghouls…
October 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Happy Halloween! 🎃 ready to celebrate #RockyHorror50 tonight! 👄 I see you shiver with antici..........
October 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I'm happy to announce my Michigan photography will be published in the 'Great Lakes Review' next summer! Look for images of a historical city near and dear to my 🖤! #michiganphotography #detroitvseverybody #greatlakesreview
October 30, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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October 29, 2025 at 2:54 AM
#Salomé: A Love Story, based on the play by Oscar Wilde (now streaming on #Roku). Extended Preview
Salome: A Love Story | Based on Oscar Wilde’s Play | Extended Preview
YouTube video by Theatre Classics
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October 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM