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Katherine
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Reader, occasionally cosplaying as a reviewer
📍Austin, TX

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kjcharleswriter.com
"Oh but I self publish and unless I use AI, I can't afford the cover of my dreams!"

OK? I can't afford the fire-opal earrings and necklace set of my dreams, doesn't mean it's all right for me to steal it.
May 12, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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ykhong.bsky.social
It is telling how agents and authorities that are notorious for arresting and identifying the wrong people ALL THE TIME, are razor sharp accurate with the people they’re abducting right now. From the people to the location to the time to show up.

They’re monitoring, surveilling, and waiting.
March 27, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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itsafronomics.bsky.social
France: Can we get the Statue of Liberty back?

Naomi Osaka: Can Haiti Get Its Money Back?

EXACTLY NAOMI. EXACTLY. #blacksky
www.bellanaija.com/2025/03/naom...
Naomi Osaka Calls for Haiti Reparations from France: “Can Haiti Get Their Money Back?”
Naomi Osaka flips the script on France with one powerful question about reparations:
www.bellanaija.com
March 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
booket-of-books.bsky.social
In my HR reading journey, there was Before I read Judy Cuevas/Judith Ivory, and After. I’m only sad that as I continue to read from her relatively small number of books, her back catalogue on my TBR dwindles
Romancelandia University winter session 2025 book report. Objective: mood reads. Vibe check/rating: 5 stars. The cover of the book Bliss by Judy Cuevas is shown. Thoughts: Being a Judy Cuevas/ Judith Ivory superfan, my expectations were high going in and thankfully this book did not disappoint. I adored Nardi, the stereotypical self-sabotaging French artist who is struggling with substance abuse (his substance of choice being either) after his career has peaked and he's no longer the darling of the art world. In Judy Cuevas's hands, the writing is stellar and anything but sterotypical. I was a little baffled by the contradictions of Hannah, who is both saavy and, we're told, more than what she seems (a woman with a body so banging that she is hypersexualized by almost everyone around her) as she has a keen intelligence and drive in her budding career as an art appraiser. Her behavior is also, at times, that of a frenetic, impulsive naif, but l've had to suspend disbelief for more far-fetched characters. I loved that Nardi was so committed, he was was ready to bite the bullet and jettison the arranged marriage that would financially save him and his family, alienating his loved ones. if it's not choosing love over duty resulting in a life of relative poverty, I don't want it 😤 Hannah was firm that Nardi was the only one who could change his behavior and curtail his ether abuse, and trusted him to remain steadfast in his committment to her. The crumbling chateau lost by Nardi's family both sets the events in motion and creates a wonderfully romantic setting that I can't wait to explore further in Dance 😍
March 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
booket-of-books.bsky.social
Mary Balogh redemption tour canceled
Romancelandia University winter session 2025 book report. Objective: buddy reads. Vibe check/rating: 3 stars. Thoughts: I had high expectations for this book after loving A Matter of Class. I thought this RU semester might even have a Mary Balogh Redemption objective, but alas, this book was a dud. It felt pretty formulaic for a book that was written in the 2000's and it just became a chore to finish. Although I love a marriage of convenience, the "will they, won't they?" make it a real marriage failed to keep me invested, as it was too prolonged and began to feel like a bit of a charade. This might have worked better as a novella or with another external conflict. The stroke of realization that led to the HEA was a bit forced/unearned, although it felt like it took forever to get to, as I had checked out by that point. I'm still interested in reading MB's other works, but I don't foresee finishing this series.
March 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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taylorlorenz.bsky.social
I wrote about Helyeh Doutaghi, a scholar who was suspended by Yale Law School after an Israeli AI-generated news website known for spreading disinfo, claimed that she was a member of a terrorist organization.
We're doing AI generated smear campaigns now
Yale University has suspended a law school scholar after an AI-generated news website claimed that she was a member of a terrorist organization
www.usermag.co
March 15, 2025 at 12:43 AM
booket-of-books.bsky.social
Still need to finalize my syllabus but loving my winter session RU reads thus far! Another new to me author, Amanda Quick’s 1998 book With This Ring was a satisfying HR mystery
Romancelandia University winter session 2025 book report. Objective: new to me author. Vibe check/rating: 4 stars. Thoughts: I was so stoked to get this audiobook and hear the Grand Dame herself, Barbara Rosenblat, narrating. To say I’m obsessed with her is an understatement. When the central mystery started to drag 3/4 of the way in and overshadow the romance, her voice propelled me through. Otherwise I mostly enjoyed my first book by Amanda Quick, starring Leo and Beatrice as they track down the Forbidden Rings of Aphrodite, an antiquity whose reapearrance results in the murder of Bea’s uncle. Leo is starchy, rich and has a menacing reputation that doesn’t scare Beatrice, a widow who secretly writes Gothic novels and suffers no fools. Leo immediately gets on board with Bea’s quest and just as easily falls for her. Loved their relationship, and for readers who want a tidy resolution, this mystery was solved, the bad guys dispatched and it was all wrapped up with a great big HEA bow
March 9, 2025 at 6:11 AM
booket-of-books.bsky.social
Back on my BS
February 26, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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courtneymilan.com
Some dude: back then, people didn’t just take pills for everyone

Me, a person who reads historical newspapers: that’s true, they sometimes used suppositories, electric shocks, and radium treatments
February 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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@veryromance.bsky.social @yourbookishbff.bsky.social
Romancelandia University winter session 2025 book report. Objective: buddy reads. Vibe check/rating: 4 stars. Thoughts: I read this for the Ungovernables FB monthly read and, going in both blind and having never read Patricia Gaffney, I was pretty pleased. Unusually, this was a book where the MMC really outshines the FMC. Michael is the “lost man” being studied by Sydney’s anthropologist father. Sydney is a wet rag, and it’s Michael and his lack of conditioning, his authenticity and respect for nature that make him the civilized one and a breath of fresh air compared to Sydney’s peers in Chicago’s upper crust society. I really enjoyed the major conflict and subsequent trial, and Michael’s reunion with his family made my eyes misty. The writing was not exactly exceptional, but I was entertained and at times moved, and I wouldn’t mind checking out more of Gaffney’s work in the future.
February 18, 2025 at 4:24 AM
booket-of-books.bsky.social
Posting here for my fellow RU students! Still need to finalize my syllabus but let the reviews commence @yourbookishbff.bsky.social @veryromance.bsky.social
Romancelandia University winter session 2025 book report. Objective: series I’ve started. Vibe check/rating: 4.5 stars. Thoughts: I think this was a combo of decent book + right mood. I had to take a breather after reading the first 4 books of the Hathaways series, as I was burned out on the audiobook narrator, but I think that made returning even better. I loved the setup and the epistolatory element, and I LOVE a cynical, battle-worn MMC. Quirky/unconvential animal-obsessed FMC is definitely a trope bordering on total charicature (hello Pandora and Penny from Wallflower Wager) but I’m fine with it every once in a while. The third act conflict was entirely external and also kind of underwhelming, and Beatrix’s pilfering didn’t seem to be resolved?? But other than that I enjoyed this series finale.
February 18, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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stegan.bsky.social
One of my favorite conversations in the first season of Black Romance Has A History was with Ms. Bev. We tried to come up with questions we’d never heard her asked, and the end result is great! Happy b-day, @authormsbev.bsky.social ! We’re so glad you’re here. blackromancehistory.com/podcast/epis...
Episode 5- 1994 Debut Author Beverly Jenkins – Black Romance Has A History
blackromancehistory.com
February 16, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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loiscurtiscenter.bsky.social
Section 504 is under attack.
Attacking trans people WON'T HELP.

#DisCo
#Disability

loiscurtiscampus.org/so/36PK1WqEy...
Has the #DisCo officially resorted to trans excluding disability advocacy and activism?
Hello, You've likely learned by now that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is under attack- national disability organizations began sending out action alerts regarding this issue last nigh...
loiscurtiscampus.org
February 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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occuplaytional.bsky.social
If you've ever heard the phrase "model without expectations" or heard me suggest that I usually use modeling, rather than overt teaching, in my practice and in my parenting -- well, I'm defining that more clearly on Substack today: occuplaytionaltherapist.substack.com/p/modeling
February 7, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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scalzi.com
OpenAI right now
Scene from The Princess Bride where Vizzinni says "You're trying to kidnap what I've rightfully stolen"
January 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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shereadytoread.bsky.social
Looking for diverse perspectives on NonFic, LitFic and HistFic? go.bsky.app/QCMjeZu
January 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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cindyreadsromance.bsky.social
Did a thing. Let me know if I've missed anyone go.bsky.app/57fnjkA
January 25, 2025 at 5:47 AM
booket-of-books.bsky.social
Any suggestions for starter packs or fave follows here on Bluesky? I’m loving that some of my fave authors and Booksta creators are here but looking to discover more!
January 25, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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tomiadeyemi.bsky.social
#childrenofbloodandbone coming to IMAX and THEATERS!!!!!! 🥹🙌🏾🙌🏾
January 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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criminolly.bsky.social
This day in books - 24th January #booksky
January 24, 2025 at 8:39 AM
booket-of-books.bsky.social
TIL Bluesky has the option to require Alt text before posting!
Screenshot of the Bluesky Accessibility tab under Settings. Alt text is a header and underneath is the option to require alt text before posting, with the toggle switched to the “on” position. Beneath are further options to display larger text badges and disable haptic feedback.
January 25, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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kjcharleswriter.com
A reminder that my beloved Facebook group is moving to Discord because Facebook is scum.

Join us! It's slightly confusing but the people are lovely!
Join the KJ Charles Chat Discord Server!
Check out the KJ Charles Chat community on Discord - hang out with 1596 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.
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January 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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wildlee.bsky.social
📌 Voiceover audio special characters fonts TTS

Tip for newskies: you can comment the pin emoji on a post to save it like a bookmark. To find those posts later, search “from:me 📌”. I often also add keywords or a short description related to the post, as I did here.
December 29, 2024 at 1:50 AM
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bilboyaga.bsky.social
Support a culture of accessibility by using alt text.

If you’re unfamiliar, learn basics via this thread. First, enable “require alt text” in your settings so you can’t forget.

If you’re unable, use Alt4Me to request help. (nofeed)

If you have fave alt text threads, share in the replies! #AltTalk
Infographic featuring a photo of a capybara. Writing Alt Text: identify who, expression, description, color, and interesting features. The completed example reads, “A capybara looking relaxed in a hot spa. Yellow yuzu fruits are floating in the water, and one is balanced on the top of the capybara’s head.” Screenshot of the bluesky accessibility settings that shows the “require alt text before posting” setting toggled on and underlined for emphasis.
November 11, 2024 at 3:34 PM