Cathy Yardley
@cathyyardley.bsky.social
Romance author and writing coach. She/her. www.cathyyardley.com
www.rockyourwriting.com
www.rockyourwriting.com
I am giving a workshop on "Getting Your Writing Unstuck" on 10/17.
If you've found yourself unable to write, due to creative block, lack of energy and focus, or the world being on fire, this workshop can help. (Very neurodivergent friendly!)
palmspringswritersguild.org/event-6351130
If you've found yourself unable to write, due to creative block, lack of energy and focus, or the world being on fire, this workshop can help. (Very neurodivergent friendly!)
palmspringswritersguild.org/event-6351130
Palm Springs Writers Guild - "Getting Your Writing Unstuck" with Cathy Yardley
palmspringswritersguild.org
October 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I am giving a workshop on "Getting Your Writing Unstuck" on 10/17.
If you've found yourself unable to write, due to creative block, lack of energy and focus, or the world being on fire, this workshop can help. (Very neurodivergent friendly!)
palmspringswritersguild.org/event-6351130
If you've found yourself unable to write, due to creative block, lack of energy and focus, or the world being on fire, this workshop can help. (Very neurodivergent friendly!)
palmspringswritersguild.org/event-6351130
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The craziest thing about this fight between Trump and Elon Musk is that Republicans are trying to take away health care from 16 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
June 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The craziest thing about this fight between Trump and Elon Musk is that Republicans are trying to take away health care from 16 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
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Happy pride!!! It's me, your resident AAAA* reminding you that I have lots of queer books with lots of rep in them!
rosieethor.com/books
*Asexual Aromantic Agender Author**
**I like this acronym because it's both accurate and feels like a feral scream, which is the vibe up in here
rosieethor.com/books
*Asexual Aromantic Agender Author**
**I like this acronym because it's both accurate and feels like a feral scream, which is the vibe up in here
June 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Happy pride!!! It's me, your resident AAAA* reminding you that I have lots of queer books with lots of rep in them!
rosieethor.com/books
*Asexual Aromantic Agender Author**
**I like this acronym because it's both accurate and feels like a feral scream, which is the vibe up in here
rosieethor.com/books
*Asexual Aromantic Agender Author**
**I like this acronym because it's both accurate and feels like a feral scream, which is the vibe up in here
For the month of May, I'm running a coaching sale, 30% off! I can help you figure out your storyline or get unstuck, or you can use hours for accountability. See my site for more options! www.rockyourwriting.com/may-2025-sale/
The May 2025 Sale - Rock Your Writing
www.rockyourwriting.com
May 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
For the month of May, I'm running a coaching sale, 30% off! I can help you figure out your storyline or get unstuck, or you can use hours for accountability. See my site for more options! www.rockyourwriting.com/may-2025-sale/
It's remote! If I had these skills I'd be all over it.
Reactor is looking for a News Editor! Interested applicants can apply here:
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May 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
It's remote! If I had these skills I'd be all over it.
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A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope
May 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope
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Whelp, I have some big news! My good friend Rayanne has been running a mobile romance book truck for the last year, and she’s done so well that it’s time to open a brick and mortar. And that’s where I come in! I’m going into business with her to bring Good Girl Books THE STORE to Knoxville!
April 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Whelp, I have some big news! My good friend Rayanne has been running a mobile romance book truck for the last year, and she’s done so well that it’s time to open a brick and mortar. And that’s where I come in! I’m going into business with her to bring Good Girl Books THE STORE to Knoxville!
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Pritzker: Time to stop wondering if you can trust the nuclear codes to people who don’t know how to organize a group chat. It’s time to stop ignoring the hypocrisy in wearing a big gold cross while announcing the defunding of children’s cancer research…
April 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Pritzker: Time to stop wondering if you can trust the nuclear codes to people who don’t know how to organize a group chat. It’s time to stop ignoring the hypocrisy in wearing a big gold cross while announcing the defunding of children’s cancer research…
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for centuries there have been stories by Māori about a green glow from the forest floor, which were written off as superstition because no Europeans ever saw them ...
it turns out there's a bioluminescent fungi, mycena roseoflava, whose dim glow can't usually be seen due to light pollution.
it turns out there's a bioluminescent fungi, mycena roseoflava, whose dim glow can't usually be seen due to light pollution.
April 29, 2025 at 6:15 AM
for centuries there have been stories by Māori about a green glow from the forest floor, which were written off as superstition because no Europeans ever saw them ...
it turns out there's a bioluminescent fungi, mycena roseoflava, whose dim glow can't usually be seen due to light pollution.
it turns out there's a bioluminescent fungi, mycena roseoflava, whose dim glow can't usually be seen due to light pollution.
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Alright, Bluesky, do your thing!
I need a part-time, DC-based operations manager to come work with me ASAP.
Email assistant@resistancesummerschool.com.
I need a part-time, DC-based operations manager to come work with me ASAP.
Email assistant@resistancesummerschool.com.
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Hello! I’m hiring ASAP!!!
Hiring: Part-Time Operations Manager (Washington, D.C. Based)
Resistance Summer School is scaling fast.
I'm looking for a sharp, fast-moving, highly organized operator b...
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April 29, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Alright, Bluesky, do your thing!
I need a part-time, DC-based operations manager to come work with me ASAP.
Email assistant@resistancesummerschool.com.
I need a part-time, DC-based operations manager to come work with me ASAP.
Email assistant@resistancesummerschool.com.
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Canadian friends:
Due to the mass-casualty event in Vancouver, St Paul's, VGH, & Lions Gate hospitals have activated a code orange. These hospitals will be needing blood donations urgently.
Blood clinics are closed Sundays, but please consider donating Monday if you're in the Vancouver area.
#Vancouver
Blood clinics are closed Sundays, but please consider donating Monday if you're in the Vancouver area.
#Vancouver
April 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Canadian friends:
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🎉 We’re thrilled to unveil the official lineup for the 28th Annual Asian American Showcase in Chicago! 🎬✨
May 16-22,2025
🔗 Full schedule -> faaim.org
#faaim #asianamericanshowcase #aapi #aanhpi #filmfest #comedy #chicago #improv #filmfestival
May 16-22,2025
🔗 Full schedule -> faaim.org
#faaim #asianamericanshowcase #aapi #aanhpi #filmfest #comedy #chicago #improv #filmfestival
April 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
🎉 We’re thrilled to unveil the official lineup for the 28th Annual Asian American Showcase in Chicago! 🎬✨
May 16-22,2025
🔗 Full schedule -> faaim.org
#faaim #asianamericanshowcase #aapi #aanhpi #filmfest #comedy #chicago #improv #filmfestival
May 16-22,2025
🔗 Full schedule -> faaim.org
#faaim #asianamericanshowcase #aapi #aanhpi #filmfest #comedy #chicago #improv #filmfestival
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Overwhelmed 😭❤️ with the response to our DIY charity auction Genre Creators for Trans Rights. 4 hours in and we're already over £500, on top of the £500 from my rare book sales and the brilliant @EasterconUK Belfast just threw in an extra £500, so it's already £1500! www.32auctions.com/genrefortrans
Genre Creators for Trans Rights in the UK and SA
Silent auction 'Genre Creators for Trans Rights in the UK and SA' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
April 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Overwhelmed 😭❤️ with the response to our DIY charity auction Genre Creators for Trans Rights. 4 hours in and we're already over £500, on top of the £500 from my rare book sales and the brilliant @EasterconUK Belfast just threw in an extra £500, so it's already £1500! www.32auctions.com/genrefortrans
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So Google's latest consent violation is them generating "AI" audio of your voice in YouTube as an opt-out "service."
Here's how to turn it off (original images reposted with alt text):
Here's how to turn it off (original images reposted with alt text):
![Turn off automatic dubbing foryour channel
While automatic dubbing is turned on by default, you can turn it off at any time.
1. Sign in to YouTube Studio on yourcomputer.
2. Click Settings [shows a gear icon] » Upload defaults >Advanced settings.
3. Uncheck the Allow automatic dubbing box.
4. Click Save.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ybkylffhwhn2an2ic2lxh76k/bafkreihah5ajcihkie5hx5a3rgld4zojeovfh5vhdwxhtuqfms22n2dyom@jpeg)
![Unpublish dubs
1. Sign in to YouTube Studio 3 on your
computer.
2. Click Content , then select the video you want to manage dubbing for.
3. Click Languages
4. Hover over the relevant language, then click [drop-down arrow] in the "Audio" column.
5. Select Unpublish.
When you unpublish a dub, you can choose to republish it or delete it later.
Delete dubs
1. Sign in to YouTube Studio on your Computer.
2. Click Content , then select the video you want to manage dubbing for.
3. Click Languages
4. Hover over the relevant language, then click [drop-down arrow] in the "Audio column.
5. Select Delete.
Once a dub is deleted, it won't be available and you can't republish it.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ybkylffhwhn2an2ic2lxh76k/bafkreihhw2xtcyfsdt4uv26ssdev2aori5nwtddbe4uxgimbakjbijecoe@jpeg)
April 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
So Google's latest consent violation is them generating "AI" audio of your voice in YouTube as an opt-out "service."
Here's how to turn it off (original images reposted with alt text):
Here's how to turn it off (original images reposted with alt text):
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Paid opportunity for erotica authors!
We are now taking submissions for our first anthology of erotica! 20% of proceeds will go to Every Library.
carminepen.com/submissions/
carminepen.com/submissions/
Submissions - Carmine Pen
Now accepting submissions!March 26 – May 6 BETWEEN THE STACKSSupporting the freedom to read; enjoying the freedom to desire. Carmine Pen Press is now taking
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April 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Paid opportunity for erotica authors!
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So Sticker Mule scrubbed all their pro-trump posts from their insta and they’re deleting comments that bring it up fast af. This is ur reminder they had a 100+ foot pro-trump sign installed on their building just 6 months ago. NO TAKE BACKS, ANTHONY. WE MEMBA.
April 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
So Sticker Mule scrubbed all their pro-trump posts from their insta and they’re deleting comments that bring it up fast af. This is ur reminder they had a 100+ foot pro-trump sign installed on their building just 6 months ago. NO TAKE BACKS, ANTHONY. WE MEMBA.
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If you voted for Allison Riggs in the 2024 NC election check here to see if your ballot is being challenged. If so, then you have 15 business days from whenever they mail the notices to cure your ballot, but best to check now & cure yours as soon as possible, even if this ruling might get overturned
The Griffin List
A list of 60,273 North Carolina voters – these are registered voters who showed ID to
early vote in the November 2024 election – whose votes Jefferson Griffin wants to not be counted.
...
thegriffinlist.com
April 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM
If you voted for Allison Riggs in the 2024 NC election check here to see if your ballot is being challenged. If so, then you have 15 business days from whenever they mail the notices to cure your ballot, but best to check now & cure yours as soon as possible, even if this ruling might get overturned
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periodically we see a brand new food invention
usually it is clear that the inventor should be sent to The Hague, but on rare occasions we encounter one whose inventor should be immediately canonized for their contribution to humanity
this is such an invention
usually it is clear that the inventor should be sent to The Hague, but on rare occasions we encounter one whose inventor should be immediately canonized for their contribution to humanity
this is such an invention
April 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
periodically we see a brand new food invention
usually it is clear that the inventor should be sent to The Hague, but on rare occasions we encounter one whose inventor should be immediately canonized for their contribution to humanity
this is such an invention
usually it is clear that the inventor should be sent to The Hague, but on rare occasions we encounter one whose inventor should be immediately canonized for their contribution to humanity
this is such an invention
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Get it out of your head that we are having free and fair elections in 2026. Texas is the model. This right here is tyranny. That's not an exaggeration.
They won't do this everywhere, but they'll do it in enough places to ensure they win a majority.
They won't do this everywhere, but they'll do it in enough places to ensure they win a majority.
Liar Greg Abbott says he has refused to set a special election to fill the seat of recently diseased Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner because he says Harris County doesn’t do their elections properly.
April 5, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Get it out of your head that we are having free and fair elections in 2026. Texas is the model. This right here is tyranny. That's not an exaggeration.
They won't do this everywhere, but they'll do it in enough places to ensure they win a majority.
They won't do this everywhere, but they'll do it in enough places to ensure they win a majority.
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Feeling overwhelmed by writing & life? ✍️😰
Our April workshop led by author, Cathy Yardley, will help you create simple, sustainable systems that actually work for YOU!
📅 Saturday April 5th | 📍 via Zoom
🔗 More info: buff.ly/l9zhCof
#WritingWorkshop #WriterLife
Our April workshop led by author, Cathy Yardley, will help you create simple, sustainable systems that actually work for YOU!
📅 Saturday April 5th | 📍 via Zoom
🔗 More info: buff.ly/l9zhCof
#WritingWorkshop #WriterLife
April 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Feeling overwhelmed by writing & life? ✍️😰
Our April workshop led by author, Cathy Yardley, will help you create simple, sustainable systems that actually work for YOU!
📅 Saturday April 5th | 📍 via Zoom
🔗 More info: buff.ly/l9zhCof
#WritingWorkshop #WriterLife
Our April workshop led by author, Cathy Yardley, will help you create simple, sustainable systems that actually work for YOU!
📅 Saturday April 5th | 📍 via Zoom
🔗 More info: buff.ly/l9zhCof
#WritingWorkshop #WriterLife
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I have tariffed
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
April 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I have tariffed
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island
and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods
forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
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People are saying that there looks to be a turnout surge in Wisconsin for the judicial election so just remember that if you're in line by 8:00 pm, STAY IN LINE.
Get out there and show Elon that your vote is not for sale. :)
Get out there and show Elon that your vote is not for sale. :)
April 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
People are saying that there looks to be a turnout surge in Wisconsin for the judicial election so just remember that if you're in line by 8:00 pm, STAY IN LINE.
Get out there and show Elon that your vote is not for sale. :)
Get out there and show Elon that your vote is not for sale. :)
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8yrs into a boring marriage he gets amnesia, forgetting why he only has appointment sex with his wife
Now awestruck he's married to the most beautiful woman, he is determined to woo her into his bed & heart; 2nd chance, SO bonkers & hot
only .99
amzn.to/4l2jOR0
#romancelandia #booksky
Now awestruck he's married to the most beautiful woman, he is determined to woo her into his bed & heart; 2nd chance, SO bonkers & hot
only .99
amzn.to/4l2jOR0
#romancelandia #booksky
Regarding the Duke: A Steamy Marriage of Convenience Victorian Romance (Game of Dukes Book 3)
amzn.to
March 31, 2025 at 9:47 PM
8yrs into a boring marriage he gets amnesia, forgetting why he only has appointment sex with his wife
Now awestruck he's married to the most beautiful woman, he is determined to woo her into his bed & heart; 2nd chance, SO bonkers & hot
only .99
amzn.to/4l2jOR0
#romancelandia #booksky
Now awestruck he's married to the most beautiful woman, he is determined to woo her into his bed & heart; 2nd chance, SO bonkers & hot
only .99
amzn.to/4l2jOR0
#romancelandia #booksky
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OH HEY IVE GOT SOME NEWS!
After having an absolute blast as a contributor for BEING ACE I am thrilled to tag along as a co-editor for its sequel, BEING ARO! @madelinedyer.bsky.social and I will announce the full lineup sometime after our open submissions period next month! Stay tuned for details!
After having an absolute blast as a contributor for BEING ACE I am thrilled to tag along as a co-editor for its sequel, BEING ARO! @madelinedyer.bsky.social and I will announce the full lineup sometime after our open submissions period next month! Stay tuned for details!
March 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
OH HEY IVE GOT SOME NEWS!
After having an absolute blast as a contributor for BEING ACE I am thrilled to tag along as a co-editor for its sequel, BEING ARO! @madelinedyer.bsky.social and I will announce the full lineup sometime after our open submissions period next month! Stay tuned for details!
After having an absolute blast as a contributor for BEING ACE I am thrilled to tag along as a co-editor for its sequel, BEING ARO! @madelinedyer.bsky.social and I will announce the full lineup sometime after our open submissions period next month! Stay tuned for details!
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Hi all~
I’ve made a brand new website! It’s filled with *most* of the work I’ve done over the last five years since I started working in LA. It was a long overdue overhaul, but it helped me reflect on all the work I’ve been really lucky to do.
Thank you for visiting ♥️
asiaellington.com
I’ve made a brand new website! It’s filled with *most* of the work I’ve done over the last five years since I started working in LA. It was a long overdue overhaul, but it helped me reflect on all the work I’ve been really lucky to do.
Thank you for visiting ♥️
asiaellington.com
March 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Hi all~
I’ve made a brand new website! It’s filled with *most* of the work I’ve done over the last five years since I started working in LA. It was a long overdue overhaul, but it helped me reflect on all the work I’ve been really lucky to do.
Thank you for visiting ♥️
asiaellington.com
I’ve made a brand new website! It’s filled with *most* of the work I’ve done over the last five years since I started working in LA. It was a long overdue overhaul, but it helped me reflect on all the work I’ve been really lucky to do.
Thank you for visiting ♥️
asiaellington.com