Scott Stavrou
@scottstavrou.bsky.social
Expatriated American | author, Losing Venice, a novel & other stuff ScottStavrou.com | PEN Hemingway Award | Facilitator, WriteAwayEurope.com Writing Retreats
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Scott Stavrou
@scottstavrou.bsky.social
· Nov 20
#Venetophiles
A delightful read in #VeniceBooks by @scottstavrou.bsky.social
Losing Venice
Surrounded by beauty, can you learn to live beautifully?
Only someone who has lived in Venice could write with such vivid detail, clarity and affection about her charms and annoyances.
#Venice
#Venezia
A delightful read in #VeniceBooks by @scottstavrou.bsky.social
Losing Venice
Surrounded by beauty, can you learn to live beautifully?
Only someone who has lived in Venice could write with such vivid detail, clarity and affection about her charms and annoyances.
#Venice
#Venezia
Honored by the kind words and not-too-humble to share
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Dreaming of getting away to write? We have a few spots free at the September Tuscany Writing Retreat where you can hone your skills, get support, enjoy delicious chef-prepared meals & soak in the inspiration of timeless Tuscany. Join us! writeawayeurope.com/tuscany-writ...
#Tuscany #Writing #Retreat
#Tuscany #Writing #Retreat
August 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Dreaming of getting away to write? We have a few spots free at the September Tuscany Writing Retreat where you can hone your skills, get support, enjoy delicious chef-prepared meals & soak in the inspiration of timeless Tuscany. Join us! writeawayeurope.com/tuscany-writ...
#Tuscany #Writing #Retreat
#Tuscany #Writing #Retreat
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Perhaps — and hear me out here — going high when they go low isn’t really working.
August 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Perhaps — and hear me out here — going high when they go low isn’t really working.
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Over 4.8 million and counting and many events haven’t even kicked off yet. We’re aiming for over 10 million today to hit the 3.5% rule. The crowds are massive and still growing. We are so proud of all of you. Huge shoutout to Texas you showed up!
June 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Over 4.8 million and counting and many events haven’t even kicked off yet. We’re aiming for over 10 million today to hit the 3.5% rule. The crowds are massive and still growing. We are so proud of all of you. Huge shoutout to Texas you showed up!
June 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Does your road lead to Rome? Ours does and we have one place remaining for our Italy #WritingRetreat June 22-28. Join the Write Away Europe journey and take your story into the world.
writeawayeurope.com/ItalyWriting...
writeawayeurope.com/ItalyWriting...
June 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Does your road lead to Rome? Ours does and we have one place remaining for our Italy #WritingRetreat June 22-28. Join the Write Away Europe journey and take your story into the world.
writeawayeurope.com/ItalyWriting...
writeawayeurope.com/ItalyWriting...
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America either has a Constitution or it does not.
June 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
America either has a Constitution or it does not.
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Thanks for the shout out, Kirkus Reviews. Proud and grateful to work with the Write Away Europe @writeawayeurope.bsky.social Team helping get stories out into the world.
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Writing Retreats to Inspire You in 2025
It’s a new year, and you know what that means: a new crop of fun and exciting writing retreat opportunities! These getaways…
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June 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Thanks for the shout out, Kirkus Reviews. Proud and grateful to work with the Write Away Europe @writeawayeurope.bsky.social Team helping get stories out into the world.
www.kirkusreviews.com/writers-cent...
www.kirkusreviews.com/writers-cent...
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I'm just glad one of these men has the nuclear codes and the other has all our personal data.
June 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I'm just glad one of these men has the nuclear codes and the other has all our personal data.
What an inspiring week at Write Away Europe's May #WritingRetreat in Tuscany with this wonderful group of writers, filled with words, wine, fine food and fond memories.
June 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
What an inspiring week at Write Away Europe's May #WritingRetreat in Tuscany with this wonderful group of writers, filled with words, wine, fine food and fond memories.
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If you’re born in America, you’re an American.
Pass it on.
Pass it on.
May 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
If you’re born in America, you’re an American.
Pass it on.
Pass it on.
"We have to understand that language is power, no matter how often power tries to strip us of language."
Colum McCann, Letters to a Young Writer
Colum McCann, Letters to a Young Writer
May 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
"We have to understand that language is power, no matter how often power tries to strip us of language."
Colum McCann, Letters to a Young Writer
Colum McCann, Letters to a Young Writer
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It's 2015. President Barack Obama has accepted a "sky palace" jumbo jet from the Qatari government, which he'll own after he leaves office. "Everybody relax," he says in an interview with the New York Times. Everyone does. The networks then televise the military parade in his honor on his birthday.
May 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It's 2015. President Barack Obama has accepted a "sky palace" jumbo jet from the Qatari government, which he'll own after he leaves office. "Everybody relax," he says in an interview with the New York Times. Everyone does. The networks then televise the military parade in his honor on his birthday.
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The rule of law is all or nothing and must apply equally to everyone. If there's no rule of law for some people in America, then there's no rule of law for any of us.
May 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The rule of law is all or nothing and must apply equally to everyone. If there's no rule of law for some people in America, then there's no rule of law for any of us.
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Internet sure turned out swell huh
May 7, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Internet sure turned out swell huh
So, recessions good, Constitution bad? Unbelievable.
May 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
So, recessions good, Constitution bad? Unbelievable.
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"In a free society the duty of all newsmen is to tell all of the people all of the truth all of the time. The newsman is obliged to fight forces that interfere with this vital process.
Malcolm Browne
#WorldPressFreedomDay2025
Malcolm Browne
#WorldPressFreedomDay2025
May 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
"In a free society the duty of all newsmen is to tell all of the people all of the truth all of the time. The newsman is obliged to fight forces that interfere with this vital process.
Malcolm Browne
#WorldPressFreedomDay2025
Malcolm Browne
#WorldPressFreedomDay2025
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So looking forward to this. You can never have too much Tuscany.
If you're seeking a seat at the table and time to write, timeless Tuscany is waiting for you this May 25-31!
Email us at info@WriteAwayEurope.com for specials on the final places.
writeawayeurope.com/tuscany-writ...
#tuscanyitaly #writingretreat
Email us at info@WriteAwayEurope.com for specials on the final places.
writeawayeurope.com/tuscany-writ...
#tuscanyitaly #writingretreat
April 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
So looking forward to this. You can never have too much Tuscany.
So looking forward to this. You can never have too much Tuscany.
If you're seeking a seat at the table and time to write, timeless Tuscany is waiting for you this May 25-31!
Email us at info@WriteAwayEurope.com for specials on the final places.
writeawayeurope.com/tuscany-writ...
#tuscanyitaly #writingretreat
Email us at info@WriteAwayEurope.com for specials on the final places.
writeawayeurope.com/tuscany-writ...
#tuscanyitaly #writingretreat
April 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
So looking forward to this. You can never have too much Tuscany.
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The richest 0.1% of Americans control $22 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.
Read that back.
Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.
The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.
Read that back.
Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.
April 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The richest 0.1% of Americans control $22 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.
Read that back.
Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.
The bottom 50% control $3.8 trillion in wealth.
Read that back.
Folks, this is what oligarchy looks like.
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We fought for our independence.
We fought to end slavery.
We fought against the rise of fascism in Europe.
We fought for civil rights.
I refuse to believe we have lost the will to fight for what is right and just.
We fought to end slavery.
We fought against the rise of fascism in Europe.
We fought for civil rights.
I refuse to believe we have lost the will to fight for what is right and just.
April 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
We fought for our independence.
We fought to end slavery.
We fought against the rise of fascism in Europe.
We fought for civil rights.
I refuse to believe we have lost the will to fight for what is right and just.
We fought to end slavery.
We fought against the rise of fascism in Europe.
We fought for civil rights.
I refuse to believe we have lost the will to fight for what is right and just.
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Happy Indie Bookstore Day, please tell your local indoor bookstores that you love them, preferably by purchasing a book
April 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Happy Indie Bookstore Day, please tell your local indoor bookstores that you love them, preferably by purchasing a book
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Fascism is way more stupid than I expected.
April 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Fascism is way more stupid than I expected.