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I write. I dream. Chaos baby. Lover of kissing books & movies. DC girl 4eva. Professor Emeritus of 365 and Sociological Brigadoon. Like most millennials, I have a podcast @romeverafter.bsky.social
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LAYOVER, an Only One Bed Holiday Novella is now available on Apple Books, Nook, Kobo, Google Play and Kindle!
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When a detour becomes an invitation
Content & Trigger Warnings
Strong language
Workplace conflict and conversations about layoffs
Mentions of housing insecurity
A character recovering from cancer treatment
Consensual adult sexual conten...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
LAYOVER, an Only One Bed Holiday Novella is now available on Apple Books, Nook, Kobo, Google Play and Kindle!
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#BlackBookSky #BlackSky #holidayromance
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#BlackBookSky #BlackSky #holidayromance
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SCREAMING at these headlines calling Heated Rivalry a YA series.
📢 Adapted from the hugely popular YA book series, Heated Rivalry balances in-you-face sex scenes with a tale of sweet romance.
I don’t like ice hockey or romance, but this very steamy gay sports drama is great fun
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December 3, 2025 at 4:21 AM
SCREAMING at these headlines calling Heated Rivalry a YA series.
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My other favorite bracket on here
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I spent an hour trying to think of something more clever and failed.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
My other favorite bracket on here
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The Romcom Bracket is back!
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I spent an hour trying to think of something more clever and failed.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The Romcom Bracket is back!
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I spent an hour trying to think of something more clever and failed.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Not exactly the Muppets version of a Blanc film that Rian Johnson has pushed back on, but I'll take it.
"Ahhhh I have arrived on the Street of Sesame, on a sunny day turned cloudy . . . "
Yes, folks, it's Beignet Blanc!
Yes, folks, it's Beignet Blanc!
'Forks Out': A Benoit Blanc Sesame Street Mystery | Wake Up Dead Man | Netflix
YouTube video by Still Watching Netflix
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December 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Not exactly the Muppets version of a Blanc film that Rian Johnson has pushed back on, but I'll take it.
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Today is the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks' arrest. Six myths: 1) She wasn't old or tired. 42 years old that day, she had a "life history of being rebellious" & had spent two decades helping to turn the Montgomery NAACP into a more activist branch alongside ED Nixon and Johnnie Carr.
December 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Today is the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks' arrest. Six myths: 1) She wasn't old or tired. 42 years old that day, she had a "life history of being rebellious" & had spent two decades helping to turn the Montgomery NAACP into a more activist branch alongside ED Nixon and Johnnie Carr.
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I think it's important to say every time that Americans have been frightened of Black Haitians since the Haitian Revolution succeeded because the Haitian fight for freedom inspired enslaved people across the Americas and showed colonizer slaveholders that sometimes we win. They're still scared.
DHS has announced the end of temporary immigration protections for Haitians.
The decision, effective Feb. 3, 2026, affects up to more than a half million Haitians. They now face returning to a country plagued by criminal gangs that control all major roads into the capital Port-au-Prince.
The decision, effective Feb. 3, 2026, affects up to more than a half million Haitians. They now face returning to a country plagued by criminal gangs that control all major roads into the capital Port-au-Prince.
Trump says Haiti no longer meets requirements for TPS. Haitians have to leave
The Department of Homeland Security said TPS for Haiti ends Feb. 3, 2026, affecting over half a million people who may face return to gang-controlled Port-au-Prince.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I think it's important to say every time that Americans have been frightened of Black Haitians since the Haitian Revolution succeeded because the Haitian fight for freedom inspired enslaved people across the Americas and showed colonizer slaveholders that sometimes we win. They're still scared.
Sending out newsletter here shortly for the announcement of #RomComBracket nominations. If you have any Romance news you would like to share (books, ARC opps, newsletter signups, etc) DM me.
November 30, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Sending out newsletter here shortly for the announcement of #RomComBracket nominations. If you have any Romance news you would like to share (books, ARC opps, newsletter signups, etc) DM me.
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Subheads with four levels, new controls for Headings, and Apple’s Liquid Glass: Vellum 4.0 is Heading Your Way!
Vellum 4.0: Heading Your Way
Vellum 4.0 is here with all-new Subheads, fine-grained control for Headings, and a visual refresh for macOS Tahoe!
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November 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Subheads with four levels, new controls for Headings, and Apple’s Liquid Glass: Vellum 4.0 is Heading Your Way!
Watching Jingle Bell Heist and keep seeing the name Abby McDonald and going “why does that name look so familiar” 🤦🏽♀️
Anyway, @abbymcdonald.bsky.social I’m having fun
Anyway, @abbymcdonald.bsky.social I’m having fun
November 27, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Watching Jingle Bell Heist and keep seeing the name Abby McDonald and going “why does that name look so familiar” 🤦🏽♀️
Anyway, @abbymcdonald.bsky.social I’m having fun
Anyway, @abbymcdonald.bsky.social I’m having fun
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happy ACK!-day to all who celebrate
CATHY by Cathy Guisewite debuted in newspapers #OTD in 1976.
It ran until 2010, was collected in more than 20 books, and inspired 3 animated TV specials and tons of licensed products! Ack! #ComicStrip #Comics
It ran until 2010, was collected in more than 20 books, and inspired 3 animated TV specials and tons of licensed products! Ack! #ComicStrip #Comics
November 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
happy ACK!-day to all who celebrate
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Like disability, it’s time for every American to realize they can become a criminal defendant at any time, at no fault of their own, without any means to prevent it. Criminal rights are human rights.
November 23, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Like disability, it’s time for every American to realize they can become a criminal defendant at any time, at no fault of their own, without any means to prevent it. Criminal rights are human rights.
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Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall
November 23, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall
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somebody on here suggested awhile back that a pretty compelling 2028 Democrat campaign promise would be "on day one I will deploy a WPA-scale army of forensic accountants across every square inch of the federal government" and I think about that every day
It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
November 23, 2025 at 12:25 AM
somebody on here suggested awhile back that a pretty compelling 2028 Democrat campaign promise would be "on day one I will deploy a WPA-scale army of forensic accountants across every square inch of the federal government" and I think about that every day
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If you are in or near Atlanta & can get to this, you should go so that I can live vicariously through you. This is an absolutely stellar line up. A1, top tier shit. GO! (And please report back.)
This Saturday, find me at B&N Perimeter in ATL to defend romance with @runwithskizzers.bsky.social @julianwinters.bsky.social @delilahsdawson.bsky.social and Vanessa Riley! 2pm! Go or else I'll stop posting dog pictures!
November 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
If you are in or near Atlanta & can get to this, you should go so that I can live vicariously through you. This is an absolutely stellar line up. A1, top tier shit. GO! (And please report back.)
School made us go as a “pre-winter break no one wants to teach anymore” activity and I was so pissed cause I didn’t want to see it. Actually still kinda pissed.
November 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
School made us go as a “pre-winter break no one wants to teach anymore” activity and I was so pissed cause I didn’t want to see it. Actually still kinda pissed.
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It’s so funny how Arlington is so culturally and geographically close to Alexandria but the vibe is just tangibly different and delightfully weird.
I know I go back to this well a lot, but you have to dig to find out about ‘The Beast of Barcroft’ whereas Alexandria has ‘Goosepigs’ on a city plaque
I know I go back to this well a lot, but you have to dig to find out about ‘The Beast of Barcroft’ whereas Alexandria has ‘Goosepigs’ on a city plaque
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
It’s so funny how Arlington is so culturally and geographically close to Alexandria but the vibe is just tangibly different and delightfully weird.
I know I go back to this well a lot, but you have to dig to find out about ‘The Beast of Barcroft’ whereas Alexandria has ‘Goosepigs’ on a city plaque
I know I go back to this well a lot, but you have to dig to find out about ‘The Beast of Barcroft’ whereas Alexandria has ‘Goosepigs’ on a city plaque
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PDF format but here’s the link if y’all want to request on NetGalley: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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PDF format but here’s the link if y’all want to request on NetGalley: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
PDF format but here’s the link if y’all want to request on NetGalley: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
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Hide your wallets, it’s that time again! #TBQsBookDeals
Your Friday thread of #romancedeals is ready, $0.99 to $1.99. Happy shopping! 📚❤
Your Friday thread of #romancedeals is ready, $0.99 to $1.99. Happy shopping! 📚❤
November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Hide your wallets, it’s that time again! #TBQsBookDeals
Your Friday thread of #romancedeals is ready, $0.99 to $1.99. Happy shopping! 📚❤
Your Friday thread of #romancedeals is ready, $0.99 to $1.99. Happy shopping! 📚❤
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Call for Entries: On Air Brooklyn 2026
On Air Fest Brooklyn 2026 is now open for entries. Submit your idea to present live on stage in Williamsburg, Feb 24–26. We’re seeking creators reimagining storytelling across sound, film, art, and te...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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I have read a lot of pieces about this by people I respect and I do understand what the show is trying to do, and also I think maybe the target audience can't be authors of queer romantasy who are tired of people assuming that we secretly hate our work and trunked our Real Good Novel in favor of $$$
In Pluribus, the unhappiest woman in the world is a romantasy author. @gavia.bsky.social discusses how the sexy pirates in Carol Sturka's Bloodsong of Wycaro shape her experiences with art and sexuality against an alien hivemind.
Pluribus and Romantasy: Art at the End of the World - Reactor
What is culture in an apocalypse like this one?
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November 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I have read a lot of pieces about this by people I respect and I do understand what the show is trying to do, and also I think maybe the target audience can't be authors of queer romantasy who are tired of people assuming that we secretly hate our work and trunked our Real Good Novel in favor of $$$
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This is an argument only made by people who've never been to DC, have only been to DC on tourist trips, or are cynically appealing to people who don't know DC is substantially larger than just the monumental core, which DC statehood plans always carve out to remain a federal district.
November 20, 2025 at 5:14 AM
This is an argument only made by people who've never been to DC, have only been to DC on tourist trips, or are cynically appealing to people who don't know DC is substantially larger than just the monumental core, which DC statehood plans always carve out to remain a federal district.
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When we moved to DC my older yt congregants expected us to move to Silver Spring or Takoma Park (hahahaha) and it was quite something to watch them react to that our first place was in SE
Yep, it’s funny when you travel and meet people, and somehow every state and region has a funny quirk of hating the place that has the most Black people nearby.
shit, speaking as a missiouri resident, if theres two places republicans despise in this state its Kansas City and St Louis
November 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
When we moved to DC my older yt congregants expected us to move to Silver Spring or Takoma Park (hahahaha) and it was quite something to watch them react to that our first place was in SE
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