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Susan Whiting Kemp
@susanwkemp.bsky.social
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Author of the novel Sorry, Wrong Afterlife. I often wonder, "What if?" What if people grew tails? What if the water drained away from the Earth? Sometimes those musings become stories.
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Susan Whiting Kemp @susanwkemp.bsky.social · Apr 26
I'm thrilled to announce the publication of my latest novel: Sorry, Wrong Afterlife--an adventure fantasy with a dose of humor
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I used AI to animate another painting of mine. Nice and soothing with the sound on!

#art #painting #AI #kling #fun #ocean
December 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Christmas is getting closer! Thought I'd show you this stop motion piece I made last year. Happy Holidays!
#holiday #Christmas #fun #stopmotion
December 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Need a short diversion and (hopefully) a few laughs? Here's my latest blog post, a fictional holiday newsletter from an unusual perspective. Enjoy!

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#funny #humor #holidayfun #reading
Yorgendorf Holiday Newsletter—What We Didn’t Do This Year
Every December, many of you snail mail us holiday cards with a page or two of updates about your children, pets, activities, and accomplishments. The reason we haven’t been sending one ourselves is…
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December 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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It's that time of year again. This stop motion video I made last year still applies. Enjoy!

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Stop Motion Holiday Card
YouTube video by Susan Kemp
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December 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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I wondered what #AI would do with the painting I just finished. Out of the three different programs I used, Kling 2.5 did the best. Two other programs didn't follow my instructions very well, which is a concerning for our future! At any rate, I hope you enjoy these ten seconds of colorful fun!
November 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Even with all the distractions in the afterlife, Dante Alighieri still had time to read my book. He said, "This novel sure has some divine comedy!"
November 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Need a laugh? Here you go!

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#funny #comedy #writing
Hi, It’s Me, Wikipedia, and I Am Ready for Your Apology
“Wikipedia, the constantly changing knowledge base created by a global free-for-all of anonymous users, now stands as the leading force for the dum...
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November 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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DEEP RIVER RISING (TALES FROM DEEP RIVER, BOOK 2) by @kareneisenbrey.bsky.social releases Nov 11 and is now available for preorder! This cozy romantasy can be read on its own or as a sequel to A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS. Details at kareneisenbreywriter.com/2025/10/18/c...
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October 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Check out @kareneisenbrey.bsky.social‬’s great review of @benjamingorman.bsky.social’s YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS!

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October 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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From viral outbreak through civilization collapse & rebuild, @mkmartinwriter.com‬’s SURVIVORS' CLUB is a story of hope in the face of hardship…and tentacles. So many tentacles.
Vibes? #LastOfUs #ResidentEvil
Get your copy today!
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October 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Check out @benjamingorman.bsky.social’s ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of C.J. Hosak's THE SLAYER'S MAGIC and THE TRAVELER'S MAGIC!

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Book cover
October 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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A Quest for Hidden Things by @kareneisenbrey.bsky.social, a fantasy adventure with a touch of cozy.

A cursed village.

A self-taught wizard.

A secret healer.

A common enemy.

What will it cost to free Deep River?

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September 30, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Mark Twain said that my novel Sorry, Wrong Afterlife is "Great fun, with more twists and turns than the mighty Mississippi." Thanks for the kind words, Mr. Clemens!

#booksky #fantasybook #books #booklover #bookworm #bookish #fantasynovel #fantasyfiction #booknerd #reading #booksbooksbooks
August 14, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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We truly appreciate it when a booklover supports local authors by buying a book from each of us in the Author Event Network booth. From left to right: Catherine Matthews, Jeanne Matthews, Adrienne Ross Scanlon, Diane (who purchased our books), yours truly, and Sarah Blum.
#booksky #Scifi #fantasy
August 7, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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It looked like everybody was having a grand time at the Magnolia Summerfest again this year. Music, food, bouncy houses, and of course, books!

#fantasybook #books #booklover #bookworm #bookish #fantasynovel #fantasyfiction #fantasynovels #fantasyreads #booknerd #reading #booksbooksbooks #booksky
August 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Is the sixth time the charm? It'll be difficult if all countries have to agree.

“We will never recycle our way out of this problem..."

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Nations gather in Geneva to again confront the world's spiraling plastic pollution crisis
Nations have started a crucial meeting to finalize a treaty to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis.
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August 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Last weekend was the first time Author Event Network had a booth at the Vashon Island Strawberry Festival. We loved meeting islanders and off-islanders! This photo shows the authors on Saturday. I'm on the left, then Genét Simone, Adrienne Ross Scanlan, and Guy Morris.
#booksky #fantasy #scifi
July 22, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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I was sure lucky to be right on the beach when this otter suddenly appeared. It ran from the water to a stormwater outlet so fast I only had time to get a few shots. Here's one that didn't cut off the tail. That's a nice big fish in its mouth!

#nature #environment #naturephotography
Otter running with fish in its mouth
July 16, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Last weekend at the West Seattle Summerfest my favorite moment was when a woman was trying to decide which of my books to get and a butterfly fluttered over to show her which one. Then it returned and showed us again in case we didn't understand the first time!
#booksky #scifibooks #fantasynovels
July 15, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Sigmund Freud is the latest celeb to weigh in on my novel, Sorry, Wrong Afterlife. He said, "Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, and sometimes a great book is a great book." Thanks, doc!
#booksky #fantasyfiction #fantasynovels #fantasyreads #booknerd #booksbooksbooks #fantasyreader #bookaddict
July 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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July 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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We finally know why she's smiling! She's reading my novel, Sorry, Wrong Afterlife. Glad she likes it!

#booksky #afterlife #fantasybook #books #booklover #bookworm #bookish #fantasynovel #fantasyfiction #fantasynovels #fantasyreads #booknerd #reading #booksbooksbooks
June 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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There's nothing like reading a good book.

"Scientists have observed that, compared with non-readers, people who read regularly for pleasure tend to be less stressed, depressed and lonely, more socially connected and confident, and perhaps even live longer..."
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#booksky
'It opened up something in me': Why people are turning to bibliotherapy
"Bibliotherapy" has been soaring in popularity as a means of improving people's wellbeing. But getting it right depends on the book, and the person.
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June 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Charles Dickens just finished reading my novel Sorry, Wrong Afterlife. He told me, "This book more than fulfilled my Great Expectations. It even had a clever Twist." Thank you, Mr. Dickens!
#booksky #afterlife #fantasybook #booklover #bookworm #bookish #fantasynovel #fantasyfiction #fantasynovels
June 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Great book--Fronds, by @stevenericscribner.bsky.social. I thoroughly enjoyed these stories. The poetry of the words tugged at me, drawing me deeply into each tale. Everybody should read this book.
#bookreviews #amreadingfiction #amreadingscifi #shortstories
June 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM