Jean Marie Ward
@jeanmarieward.bsky.social
Fiction, Nonfiction, and Everything In Between
Team Seal for the win! :D www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The great escape: seal flees killer whales by jumping on to photographer’s boat
Charvet Drucker captures dramatic video and photos of seal being hunted by orcas in Salish Sea, north-west of Seattle
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November 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Team Seal for the win! :D www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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It's time for another free story. Now available, "Brigid and the Snakes" by @jeanmarieward.bsky.social! This is a fantastic(al) alt-history at the intersection of Celtic folklore and the story of Saint Patrick. Available for three weeks only, so don't miss your chance. Read it today!
Brigid and the Snakes
(A Tale of Ireland that Might Have Been)
by Jean Marie Ward
A plague on them that said the chores of an alewife were beneath the dignity of a goddess and the first Reverend Mother Abbess of Kildare! A...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It's time for another free story. Now available, "Brigid and the Snakes" by @jeanmarieward.bsky.social! This is a fantastic(al) alt-history at the intersection of Celtic folklore and the story of Saint Patrick. Available for three weeks only, so don't miss your chance. Read it today!
The writer of the article calls ENGLISH AS SHE IS SPOKE an inspiration for a #MontyPython skit. But the author missed the big one. It sounds pure #FawltyTowers to me. After all Manuel did learn his English from a book. :D www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how...
How a Portuguese-to-English Phrasebook Became a Cult Comedy Sensation
Meet 1883's most absurd language guide.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The writer of the article calls ENGLISH AS SHE IS SPOKE an inspiration for a #MontyPython skit. But the author missed the big one. It sounds pure #FawltyTowers to me. After all Manuel did learn his English from a book. :D www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how...
Putting together this month's #newsletter featuring links to weird news & facts, & books you want to read by *other folks*, plus news, pics, & WIP snippets. Sign up at jeanmarieward.com & read it tonight! 😃
Jean Marie Ward
Fiction, nonfiction, and everything in between
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November 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Putting together this month's #newsletter featuring links to weird news & facts, & books you want to read by *other folks*, plus news, pics, & WIP snippets. Sign up at jeanmarieward.com & read it tonight! 😃
Putting together this month's #newsletter featuring links to weird news & facts, & books you want to read by *other folks*, plus news, pics, & WIP snippets. Sign up at jeanmarieward.com & read it tonight! 😃
Jean Marie Ward
Fiction, nonfiction, and everything in between
jeanmarieward.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Putting together this month's #newsletter featuring links to weird news & facts, & books you want to read by *other folks*, plus news, pics, & WIP snippets. Sign up at jeanmarieward.com & read it tonight! 😃
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Squeee! We have already raised an additional $600 for our next donation!
November 9, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Squeee! We have already raised an additional $600 for our next donation!
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The READ THIS! Book of the Month announced, a new release, and more at the Blah, Blah, Blah Blog! ginikoch.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... @lianabrooks.bsky.social @bebebayliss.bsky.social @jbgarnerwrites.bsky.social @teresaintrepid.bsky.social @jeanmarieward.bsky.social @marcmonroe.bsky.social
Blah, Blah, Blah...: The READ THIS! BotM Announced, New Release, & More!
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November 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The READ THIS! Book of the Month announced, a new release, and more at the Blah, Blah, Blah Blog! ginikoch.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... @lianabrooks.bsky.social @bebebayliss.bsky.social @jbgarnerwrites.bsky.social @teresaintrepid.bsky.social @jeanmarieward.bsky.social @marcmonroe.bsky.social
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Flights of fancy, daring deeds and all manner of exploits and adventures await you! @jeanmarieward.bsky.social
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October 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Flights of fancy, daring deeds and all manner of exploits and adventures await you! @jeanmarieward.bsky.social
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Barnes & Nobel: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dragons-ca...
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Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLX2YHFW
Barnes & Nobel: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dragons-ca...
Apple: www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
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Had a great time partying with @jeanneadams.bsky.social & friends at the best #Halloween house in all of the DMV. Also got to see folks I've been missing far too long, like Kathryn Anderson, smiling here with Jeanne (aka the Pink Panther), yours truly, & @gregoriusu.bsky.social as the Penguin.
October 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Had a great time partying with @jeanneadams.bsky.social & friends at the best #Halloween house in all of the DMV. Also got to see folks I've been missing far too long, like Kathryn Anderson, smiling here with Jeanne (aka the Pink Panther), yours truly, & @gregoriusu.bsky.social as the Penguin.
It's time for holiday horror as we revisit the 80's glory of the Gremlins franchise with @jackcullenbooks.bsky.social, A.L. Kaplan, and host @jpnettles.bsky.social on Con-Tinual Con! www.facebook.com/share/p/1CPj...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:18 AM
It's time for holiday horror as we revisit the 80's glory of the Gremlins franchise with @jackcullenbooks.bsky.social, A.L. Kaplan, and host @jpnettles.bsky.social on Con-Tinual Con! www.facebook.com/share/p/1CPj...
Head's up! Con-Tinual, the online con that never ends, will be hosting a Halloween BarCon next Thursday, Oct. 30, from 8-9 PM. Join the conversation at www.facebook.com/groups/conti.... See you there! :D
October 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Head's up! Con-Tinual, the online con that never ends, will be hosting a Halloween BarCon next Thursday, Oct. 30, from 8-9 PM. Join the conversation at www.facebook.com/groups/conti.... See you there! :D
Con-Tinual Con's Hot Off The Press 145 features romance, scifi, fantasy, spies, adventure, & dragons from @layladorine.bsky.social, Nancy Dunne, @ginikoch.bsky.social, @nancynorthcott.bsky.social, & hosted by @jpnettles.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/p/1RsE...
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October 22, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Con-Tinual Con's Hot Off The Press 145 features romance, scifi, fantasy, spies, adventure, & dragons from @layladorine.bsky.social, Nancy Dunne, @ginikoch.bsky.social, @nancynorthcott.bsky.social, & hosted by @jpnettles.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/p/1RsE...
For the best in Cat Literature, I, The Management recommend A FUTURE FOR FERALS & MORE FUTURES FOR FERALS. All profits go to cat rescues, with more $ going to the cats if you buy from @especbooks.bsky.social at buff.ly/361eZf9 and buff.ly/zyFEC9p. Help more humans find their Feline Overlords today!
October 21, 2025 at 1:41 AM
For the best in Cat Literature, I, The Management recommend A FUTURE FOR FERALS & MORE FUTURES FOR FERALS. All profits go to cat rescues, with more $ going to the cats if you buy from @especbooks.bsky.social at buff.ly/361eZf9 and buff.ly/zyFEC9p. Help more humans find their Feline Overlords today!
Join Rachel Carr, @kenlangeauthor.bsky.social, @nancynorthcott.bsky.social, James Pittman, Matthew Quinn, Mel Todd, and host @jpnettles.bsky.social on Con-Tinual for a dive into research rabbit holes, favorite tools & the topics that took them thru the looking glass! www.facebook.com/share/p/1RWJ...
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October 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Join Rachel Carr, @kenlangeauthor.bsky.social, @nancynorthcott.bsky.social, James Pittman, Matthew Quinn, Mel Todd, and host @jpnettles.bsky.social on Con-Tinual for a dive into research rabbit holes, favorite tools & the topics that took them thru the looking glass! www.facebook.com/share/p/1RWJ...
HEROES set up a fun modern take on #superheroes. Join Barbara V Evers, @stuartjaffe.bsky.social, James Pittman, and host @jpnettles.bsky.social for a trip into ConTinual Fandom: HEROES! www.facebook.com/share/p/1BYu...
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October 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM
HEROES set up a fun modern take on #superheroes. Join Barbara V Evers, @stuartjaffe.bsky.social, James Pittman, and host @jpnettles.bsky.social for a trip into ConTinual Fandom: HEROES! www.facebook.com/share/p/1BYu...
It's time for spooky season with Con-Tinual Fandom and the Friday the 13th Franchise with Jason Gilbert, @daj42.bsky.social, Gary Mitchell, and host @jpnettles.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/p/1BtP...
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October 20, 2025 at 12:41 AM
It's time for spooky season with Con-Tinual Fandom and the Friday the 13th Franchise with Jason Gilbert, @daj42.bsky.social, Gary Mitchell, and host @jpnettles.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/p/1BtP...
ConTinual Fandom returns to the movie #Labyrinth with @alyssaaskani.bsky.social, Rachel Carr, @layladorine.bsky.social, Matthew Quinn, Fraser Sherman, & host @jpnettles.bsky.social, looking at the story, Jim Henson's creativity, & of course, #DavidBowie!
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October 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
ConTinual Fandom returns to the movie #Labyrinth with @alyssaaskani.bsky.social, Rachel Carr, @layladorine.bsky.social, Matthew Quinn, Fraser Sherman, & host @jpnettles.bsky.social, looking at the story, Jim Henson's creativity, & of course, #DavidBowie!
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Time for a little action, adventure, and a touch of prehistoric horror as Con-Tinual Con’s Fandom dives into the #JurassicPark franchise with @kenlangeauthor.bsky.social, @nancynorthcott.bsky.social, @waylandsmith.bsky.social, and host @jpnettles.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/p/1AdU...
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October 19, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Time for a little action, adventure, and a touch of prehistoric horror as Con-Tinual Con’s Fandom dives into the #JurassicPark franchise with @kenlangeauthor.bsky.social, @nancynorthcott.bsky.social, @waylandsmith.bsky.social, and host @jpnettles.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/p/1AdU...
The Panel Room 203 is a fun trip into the Alternate History of England with @scaleslea.bsky.social, @kenlangeauthor.bsky.social, @nancynorthcott.bsky.social, Mel Todd, and host @jpnettles.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/p/14Kg...
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October 19, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The Panel Room 203 is a fun trip into the Alternate History of England with @scaleslea.bsky.social, @kenlangeauthor.bsky.social, @nancynorthcott.bsky.social, Mel Todd, and host @jpnettles.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/p/14Kg...
Tonight's Con-Tinual Convention catch-up will bring you 4 Fandom Features to help you ease into the work week. Happy viewing!
October 19, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Tonight's Con-Tinual Convention catch-up will bring you 4 Fandom Features to help you ease into the work week. Happy viewing!
It's a packed Hot Off The Press on Con-Tinual Con with scifi, fantasy, adventure, & rocking romance from @dgcarothers.com, @randeedawn.com, @layladorine.bsky.social, @jbgarnerwrites.bsky.social, @ginikoch.bsky.social Lynn Michaels, & host @jpnettles.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/p/1Fgi...
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October 19, 2025 at 1:02 AM
It's a packed Hot Off The Press on Con-Tinual Con with scifi, fantasy, adventure, & rocking romance from @dgcarothers.com, @randeedawn.com, @layladorine.bsky.social, @jbgarnerwrites.bsky.social, @ginikoch.bsky.social Lynn Michaels, & host @jpnettles.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/p/1Fgi...
Join us on Con-Tinual for Hot Off The Press 143 with @samanthabwriter.bsky.social, @layladorine.bsky.social & Libby Tanner Author, Elizabeth Davis, and Hildy Silverman. Hosted by @jpnettles.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/p/1Chv...
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October 19, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Join us on Con-Tinual for Hot Off The Press 143 with @samanthabwriter.bsky.social, @layladorine.bsky.social & Libby Tanner Author, Elizabeth Davis, and Hildy Silverman. Hosted by @jpnettles.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/p/1Chv...
It's time for Hot Off The Press 142 with rocking romance from @layladorine.bsky.social and dark romance from Alledria Hurt! Hosted by @jpnettles.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/p/1Jkn...
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October 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM
It's time for Hot Off The Press 142 with rocking romance from @layladorine.bsky.social and dark romance from Alledria Hurt! Hosted by @jpnettles.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/p/1Jkn...
It's Hot Off The Press 141 on Con-Tinual, with releases in mystery, scifi, fantasy, and more from John French, @jbgarnerwrites.bsky.social, @ginikoch.bsky.social, and host @jpnettles.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/v/1QLn...
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October 19, 2025 at 12:19 AM
It's Hot Off The Press 141 on Con-Tinual, with releases in mystery, scifi, fantasy, and more from John French, @jbgarnerwrites.bsky.social, @ginikoch.bsky.social, and host @jpnettles.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/v/1QLn...
Need more to read after @especbooks.bsky.social' A FUTURE FOR FERALS & MORE FUTURE FOR FERALS? Con-Tinual Con has you covered with 4 eps of Hot Off the Press. More info and links to follow forthwith! :D
October 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Need more to read after @especbooks.bsky.social' A FUTURE FOR FERALS & MORE FUTURE FOR FERALS? Con-Tinual Con has you covered with 4 eps of Hot Off the Press. More info and links to follow forthwith! :D