Mlhelliwell
@mlhelliwell.bsky.social
Keeper of the Everwell Society 📍NS 🇨🇦
Historical romance author 📝 | Puffy Shirt stan
F1 🏎️🏎️ | Winding path enthusiast 🌲🌳
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Historical romance author 📝 | Puffy Shirt stan
F1 🏎️🏎️ | Winding path enthusiast 🌲🌳
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Canada is building its own social network #Canada #GanderSocial #ForCanadiansByCanadians 🍁
Gander Social aims to be a social network where users, not algorithms, set the tone—and where content moderation is based on Canadian laws
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Gander Social aims to be a social network where users, not algorithms, set the tone—and where content moderation is based on Canadian laws
thelogic.co/news/gander-...
Canada is building its own social network - The Logic
Gander Social aims to be a social network where users, not algorithms, set the tone—and where content moderation is based on Canadian laws.
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June 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Canada is building its own social network #Canada #GanderSocial #ForCanadiansByCanadians 🍁
Gander Social aims to be a social network where users, not algorithms, set the tone—and where content moderation is based on Canadian laws
thelogic.co/news/gander-...
Gander Social aims to be a social network where users, not algorithms, set the tone—and where content moderation is based on Canadian laws
thelogic.co/news/gander-...
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April 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Congratulations & thanks to RWAC VP Denise Flint and Sec'y Carol Best, both returning for a second term. Other highlights from our AGM today included a great presentation on using dialogue from @mlhelliwell.bsky.social. Members - full minutes of the meeting will be posted soon.
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Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada
RWAC - Enhancing the craft and art of writing, and advancing the careers of our authors.
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April 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Congratulations & thanks to RWAC VP Denise Flint and Sec'y Carol Best, both returning for a second term. Other highlights from our AGM today included a great presentation on using dialogue from @mlhelliwell.bsky.social. Members - full minutes of the meeting will be posted soon.
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If you are an Asian romance author (any kind of Asian, living anywhere in the world) with books in Kobo Plus, I'm running a promo in May with Kobo. I'll post the sign-up form in the next few days.
March 29, 2025 at 12:07 AM
If you are an Asian romance author (any kind of Asian, living anywhere in the world) with books in Kobo Plus, I'm running a promo in May with Kobo. I'll post the sign-up form in the next few days.
Do you love flickering candlelight & achy, swoon-worthy love stories? Me too.
Twice a month, I send a little letter with cozy chats about books, nature, cats, and all things comforting. It’s like a warm, bookish catch-up between friends!
Join us here: www.michellehelliwell.com/join 💌 #booksky
Twice a month, I send a little letter with cozy chats about books, nature, cats, and all things comforting. It’s like a warm, bookish catch-up between friends!
Join us here: www.michellehelliwell.com/join 💌 #booksky
March 29, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Do you love flickering candlelight & achy, swoon-worthy love stories? Me too.
Twice a month, I send a little letter with cozy chats about books, nature, cats, and all things comforting. It’s like a warm, bookish catch-up between friends!
Join us here: www.michellehelliwell.com/join 💌 #booksky
Twice a month, I send a little letter with cozy chats about books, nature, cats, and all things comforting. It’s like a warm, bookish catch-up between friends!
Join us here: www.michellehelliwell.com/join 💌 #booksky
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Canadian Prime Minister–designate Mark Carney:
"The Americans want our resources, our water, our land, our country. If they succeeded, they would destroy our way of life. In America, healthcare is big business. In Canada, it is a right."
"The Americans want our resources, our water, our land, our country. If they succeeded, they would destroy our way of life. In America, healthcare is big business. In Canada, it is a right."
March 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Canadian Prime Minister–designate Mark Carney:
"The Americans want our resources, our water, our land, our country. If they succeeded, they would destroy our way of life. In America, healthcare is big business. In Canada, it is a right."
"The Americans want our resources, our water, our land, our country. If they succeeded, they would destroy our way of life. In America, healthcare is big business. In Canada, it is a right."
Everytime someone in the US government calls our PM ‘governor’, we should up the tariffs on energy down south by 10%.
Markwayne Mullin on CNN calls Trudeau "Governor Trudeau," gets called out by the host, then confirms he did it intentionally
March 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Everytime someone in the US government calls our PM ‘governor’, we should up the tariffs on energy down south by 10%.
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I submitted a complaint to the CBC Ombudsman and received a reply from Nancy Waugh, Sr. Manager, Journalistic Standards, CBC News. Attached is my reply to her:
February 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I submitted a complaint to the CBC Ombudsman and received a reply from Nancy Waugh, Sr. Manager, Journalistic Standards, CBC News. Attached is my reply to her:
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Today on my podcast Canadian History Ehx: Rose Fortune!
In the early-19th century, she operated a hauling business and kept law and order on the Annapolis Royal docks.
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Listen/Read 👇
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In the early-19th century, she operated a hauling business and kept law and order on the Annapolis Royal docks.
Listen on all podcast platforms
Listen/Read 👇
canadaehx.com/2025/02/18/r...
Rose Fortune
In the mid-1840s, the docks of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia could be a rough place. With so much traffic coming and going from the harbour, there were a plethora of ne’er-do-wells passing through. …
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February 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Today on my podcast Canadian History Ehx: Rose Fortune!
In the early-19th century, she operated a hauling business and kept law and order on the Annapolis Royal docks.
Listen on all podcast platforms
Listen/Read 👇
canadaehx.com/2025/02/18/r...
In the early-19th century, she operated a hauling business and kept law and order on the Annapolis Royal docks.
Listen on all podcast platforms
Listen/Read 👇
canadaehx.com/2025/02/18/r...
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Your good new story for the day.
I just received a message from a landlord in Florida. He has lost over $30,000 in rentals since Canadians began the boycott.
Canadians are doing their part.
LET'S TAKE THE BOYCOTT INTERNATIONAL.
We invite allied nations to boycott all things American.
I just received a message from a landlord in Florida. He has lost over $30,000 in rentals since Canadians began the boycott.
Canadians are doing their part.
LET'S TAKE THE BOYCOTT INTERNATIONAL.
We invite allied nations to boycott all things American.
February 17, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Your good new story for the day.
I just received a message from a landlord in Florida. He has lost over $30,000 in rentals since Canadians began the boycott.
Canadians are doing their part.
LET'S TAKE THE BOYCOTT INTERNATIONAL.
We invite allied nations to boycott all things American.
I just received a message from a landlord in Florida. He has lost over $30,000 in rentals since Canadians began the boycott.
Canadians are doing their part.
LET'S TAKE THE BOYCOTT INTERNATIONAL.
We invite allied nations to boycott all things American.
February 15, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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Apply to the Oliver-Craig Black Writers' Retreat by Feb 20!
This two-week retreat (Aug 3-16) offers two successful applicants free residence, a $500 honorarium, and the instruction and mentorship of this year's mentor, Wanda Taylor.
For details and to apply, visit: writers.ns.ca/jampolis/oli...
This two-week retreat (Aug 3-16) offers two successful applicants free residence, a $500 honorarium, and the instruction and mentorship of this year's mentor, Wanda Taylor.
For details and to apply, visit: writers.ns.ca/jampolis/oli...
February 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Apply to the Oliver-Craig Black Writers' Retreat by Feb 20!
This two-week retreat (Aug 3-16) offers two successful applicants free residence, a $500 honorarium, and the instruction and mentorship of this year's mentor, Wanda Taylor.
For details and to apply, visit: writers.ns.ca/jampolis/oli...
This two-week retreat (Aug 3-16) offers two successful applicants free residence, a $500 honorarium, and the instruction and mentorship of this year's mentor, Wanda Taylor.
For details and to apply, visit: writers.ns.ca/jampolis/oli...
Am I just putting this here because Saturday is newsletter day and the good people who sign up get a free copy of this Rapunzel inspired #historicalromance? Maybe. #booksky #shamelessselfpromotion
February 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Am I just putting this here because Saturday is newsletter day and the good people who sign up get a free copy of this Rapunzel inspired #historicalromance? Maybe. #booksky #shamelessselfpromotion
I've just logged into pinksky and found my photo posts from this app over there and it's so perfectly me I can't even. I might have to let insta go.
a woman is crying and covering her face with her hand and the words " it 's perfect !!! " are above her
ALT: a woman is crying and covering her face with her hand and the words " it 's perfect !!! " are above her
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February 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I've just logged into pinksky and found my photo posts from this app over there and it's so perfectly me I can't even. I might have to let insta go.
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HEA Canada's newsletter goes out in a week. Submit an event for the newsletter (and website) here:
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Event Listing Request Form for HEA Canada
Please fill out this form so your event can be quickly and efficiently listed on the website (https://canlitromance.ca/events-in-romancelandia-canada/) and in the newsletter (https://canlitromance.ca/...
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February 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
HEA Canada's newsletter goes out in a week. Submit an event for the newsletter (and website) here:
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Behold Sir Percy, champion of a stiff cravat. Also I’d love another Scarlet Pimpernel remake! Casting ideas? #Longlivethepuffyshirt
two men are standing next to each other in a room with candles in the background .
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February 7, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Behold Sir Percy, champion of a stiff cravat. Also I’d love another Scarlet Pimpernel remake! Casting ideas? #Longlivethepuffyshirt
I don’t care if you’ve got ovaries or not, this puffy post will make you pregnant. #Longlivethepuffyshirt
a man is standing in a dark room with his arms outstretched
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February 7, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I don’t care if you’ve got ovaries or not, this puffy post will make you pregnant. #Longlivethepuffyshirt
Is it time for another puffy post? #Longlivethepuffyshirt
a man wearing a vest and a white shirt smiles
ALT: a man wearing a vest and a white shirt smiles
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February 5, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Is it time for another puffy post? #Longlivethepuffyshirt
Just another Canadian icon, rocking a puffy shirt as only Donald Sutherland could. #Longlivethepuffyshirt
a man with long white hair and a beard wears a brown vest
ALT: a man with long white hair and a beard wears a brown vest
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February 4, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Just another Canadian icon, rocking a puffy shirt as only Donald Sutherland could. #Longlivethepuffyshirt
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This Starter Pack, the second edition of Canadian Creatives, is filling up fast, but there is still room for more artists, authors, poets, photographers, singers, musicians, actors, videographers, etc.
THANK YOU 🇨🇦
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THANK YOU 🇨🇦
go.bsky.app/KtvfDVp
February 3, 2025 at 4:55 AM
This Starter Pack, the second edition of Canadian Creatives, is filling up fast, but there is still room for more artists, authors, poets, photographers, singers, musicians, actors, videographers, etc.
THANK YOU 🇨🇦
go.bsky.app/KtvfDVp
THANK YOU 🇨🇦
go.bsky.app/KtvfDVp
I know everyone’s blood is up on this side of the border so in honour of our home on native land 🇨🇦, let us celebrate a very fine Canadian in a puffy shirt (and yes, not super puffy but I’m giving it a pass). #Longlivethepuffyshirt
a man wearing suspenders and a white shirt is looking at something
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February 3, 2025 at 4:37 AM
I know everyone’s blood is up on this side of the border so in honour of our home on native land 🇨🇦, let us celebrate a very fine Canadian in a puffy shirt (and yes, not super puffy but I’m giving it a pass). #Longlivethepuffyshirt
Acts of patriotism come in many forms 🇨🇦
Giant Tiger passing along important info today with a giant sign out front that says “WE HAVE LOCAL MUSTARD PICKLES”
February 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Acts of patriotism come in many forms 🇨🇦
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A reminder that puffy shirts are for everyone, so kudos to Kiera Knightly for rocking this most puffy of shirts. #Longlivethepuffyshirt
a woman with long hair is standing on a beach with her hand on her head
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February 1, 2025 at 1:28 AM
A reminder that puffy shirts are for everyone, so kudos to Kiera Knightly for rocking this most puffy of shirts. #Longlivethepuffyshirt