Tess Gerritsen
@tessgerritsen.bsky.social
Thriller novelist, traveler, gardener, proud Mainer. Oh, and medical doctor. Author of the Rizzoli & Isles series and the Martini Club series.
Bloopers aside, this is hilarious. youtu.be/nsNW983jULs?...
The Most Maine Man in the World - Dos Equis ad
YouTube video by Lore Alive
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February 1, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Bloopers aside, this is hilarious. youtu.be/nsNW983jULs?...
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There’s a rally going on in Boston rn and they’re chanting “we’re not cold, we’re not afraid, MN taught us to be brave!” and I might cry
January 25, 2026 at 12:34 AM
There’s a rally going on in Boston rn and they’re chanting “we’re not cold, we’re not afraid, MN taught us to be brave!” and I might cry
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in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
January 24, 2026 at 12:38 AM
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
Watch what you say to your date.. She could be a honeytrap. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Fired DHS worker sues agency after he criticized Noem on an alleged fake date
Brandon Wright alleges criticism of the homeland security secretary is protected by the first amendment
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Watch what you say to your date.. She could be a honeytrap. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Best of Writer Beware: 2025 in Review writerbeware.blog/2026/01/16/b...
Best of Writer Beware: 2025 in Review - Writer Beware
It’s been a busy year in writing scams (but then what year isn’t?). From the new AI marketing scams, to nasty contract clauses, to publishers behaving badly, to the biggest copyright infringement rest...
writerbeware.blog
January 16, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Best of Writer Beware: 2025 in Review writerbeware.blog/2026/01/16/b...
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Reposted by Tess Gerritsen
The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology." n.pr/4583d8f
Today is the Smithsonian's deadline to give thousands of documents to the White House
The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology."
n.pr
January 13, 2026 at 11:54 AM
The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology." n.pr/4583d8f
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The WWII-era "Army Talk" pamphlet, an official publication of the US government, was designed to educate US service members on the dangers of fascism. Here's the section on how to spot it.
It is such an eerily accurate description of Trumpism that one has to wonder if they had a crystal ball.
It is such an eerily accurate description of Trumpism that one has to wonder if they had a crystal ball.
January 11, 2026 at 1:36 AM
The WWII-era "Army Talk" pamphlet, an official publication of the US government, was designed to educate US service members on the dangers of fascism. Here's the section on how to spot it.
It is such an eerily accurate description of Trumpism that one has to wonder if they had a crystal ball.
It is such an eerily accurate description of Trumpism that one has to wonder if they had a crystal ball.
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Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.
January 5, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.
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It’s Meningitis Monday! Meningitis for all!
Do you see a pale house? And his name that sat on him was Death.
Robert F Kennedy Jr has just decided that our children should not be immunized against several diseases, among them meningitis.
Meningitis spreads FAST and kills 1 in 6.
Do you see a pale house? And his name that sat on him was Death.
Robert F Kennedy Jr has just decided that our children should not be immunized against several diseases, among them meningitis.
Meningitis spreads FAST and kills 1 in 6.
www.hhs.gov
January 5, 2026 at 8:42 PM
It’s Meningitis Monday! Meningitis for all!
Do you see a pale house? And his name that sat on him was Death.
Robert F Kennedy Jr has just decided that our children should not be immunized against several diseases, among them meningitis.
Meningitis spreads FAST and kills 1 in 6.
Do you see a pale house? And his name that sat on him was Death.
Robert F Kennedy Jr has just decided that our children should not be immunized against several diseases, among them meningitis.
Meningitis spreads FAST and kills 1 in 6.
correct link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 5, 2026 at 2:42 PM
correct link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Journalists are being targeted, press access to the White House is restricted and the President is going after news outlets that don’t report favorably on the administration.
We're standing up for Press Freedom. Join the national town hall tomorrow.
RSVP: wgaea.st/pressfreedom...
We're standing up for Press Freedom. Join the national town hall tomorrow.
RSVP: wgaea.st/pressfreedom...
January 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Journalists are being targeted, press access to the White House is restricted and the President is going after news outlets that don’t report favorably on the administration.
We're standing up for Press Freedom. Join the national town hall tomorrow.
RSVP: wgaea.st/pressfreedom...
We're standing up for Press Freedom. Join the national town hall tomorrow.
RSVP: wgaea.st/pressfreedom...
The local fire department just showed up at my house (again) thanks to my crazy smoky cooking. I think I’m starting to get a reputation.
January 3, 2026 at 10:57 PM
The local fire department just showed up at my house (again) thanks to my crazy smoky cooking. I think I’m starting to get a reputation.
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It's time to talk about my best reads of 2025 over at the Bat Cave. Quantity was dismal (for me) this year, but it's hard to complain about the quality. It's a genre fiction lover's delight. Read all about 'em here: wendythesuperlibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/01/read... #RomBkBlog #Romancelandia
January 2, 2026 at 12:25 AM
It's time to talk about my best reads of 2025 over at the Bat Cave. Quantity was dismal (for me) this year, but it's hard to complain about the quality. It's a genre fiction lover's delight. Read all about 'em here: wendythesuperlibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/01/read... #RomBkBlog #Romancelandia
I was asked today "whatever happened with that GRAVITY lawsuit?" Painful reminder, but here it is again. crimereads.com/suing-hollyw...
Suing Hollywood
No writer wants to sue a Hollywood studio. It’s expensive, it’s terrifying, and it’s emotionally exhausting You’ll be publicly called out as a crank, a liar, a money-grubber, a loser, an opportuni…
crimereads.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:41 PM
I was asked today "whatever happened with that GRAVITY lawsuit?" Painful reminder, but here it is again. crimereads.com/suing-hollyw...
For my fellow thriller writers: www.propublica.org/article/lung...
Medical Examiners Warn That Controversial Lung Float Test Could Be Dangerous
An exam meant to determine whether a baby was born dead or alive is of “questionable value,” the National Association of Medical Examiners cautions. The paper follows a ProPublica report on how the te...
www.propublica.org
December 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
For my fellow thriller writers: www.propublica.org/article/lung...
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Can someone please respond to Stephen Miller with this message from Frank Sinatra?
December 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Can someone please respond to Stephen Miller with this message from Frank Sinatra?
555-1212. Anyone else remember this number?
December 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
555-1212. Anyone else remember this number?
The so-called "Make America Healthy Again" people just cut the funds to the organization trying to keep our kids healthy. wapo.st/48U8yB2
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.
HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.
wapo.st
December 17, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The so-called "Make America Healthy Again" people just cut the funds to the organization trying to keep our kids healthy. wapo.st/48U8yB2
SUMMER GUESTS makes the top-5 list: fivebooks.com/best-books/t...
The Best Mystery & Suspense Audiobooks of 2025
With their built-in suspense, mystery and crime novels are ideal for audiobooks. To help identify standout listens this year, we turned to the audiobook experts at AudioFile magazine for their recomme...
fivebooks.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
SUMMER GUESTS makes the top-5 list: fivebooks.com/best-books/t...
Hello @unitedairlinesx.bsky.social @americanair.bsky.social @deltaairlines1.bsky.social For flights to the Dutch Caribbean, I hope you've all instituted the same new precautions as KLM, to avoid mid-air collisions with military aircraft: www.dutchnews.nl/2025/12/klm-...
KLM tightens safety rules on Curaçao flights after near-misses - DutchNews.nl
KLM has introduced additional safety measures on flights to and from Curaçao following two recent near-incidents between civilian aircraft and military planes in the region, broadcaster NOS reported o...
www.dutchnews.nl
December 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Hello @unitedairlinesx.bsky.social @americanair.bsky.social @deltaairlines1.bsky.social For flights to the Dutch Caribbean, I hope you've all instituted the same new precautions as KLM, to avoid mid-air collisions with military aircraft: www.dutchnews.nl/2025/12/klm-...