Vanessa North
@vanessanorth.bsky.social
Romance novelist. Knitter of strange and wonderful things. Twin & mama to twins. Mastiff whisperer. She/her. 🩷💜💙
https://linktr.ee/vanessanorth
https://linktr.ee/vanessanorth
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Script for calls:
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].
I’m calling for two reasons. First, to urge [REP/SEN NAME] to demand the Trump administration end its pause on military aid to Ukraine. That money was allocated by Congress, so this move is unacceptable and illegal. 1/?
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].
I’m calling for two reasons. First, to urge [REP/SEN NAME] to demand the Trump administration end its pause on military aid to Ukraine. That money was allocated by Congress, so this move is unacceptable and illegal. 1/?
March 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Script for calls:
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].
I’m calling for two reasons. First, to urge [REP/SEN NAME] to demand the Trump administration end its pause on military aid to Ukraine. That money was allocated by Congress, so this move is unacceptable and illegal. 1/?
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].
I’m calling for two reasons. First, to urge [REP/SEN NAME] to demand the Trump administration end its pause on military aid to Ukraine. That money was allocated by Congress, so this move is unacceptable and illegal. 1/?
Upped the difficulty level on selfies with dog(s) but I have no regrets. Big Z, Little Z, what begins with Z?
March 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Upped the difficulty level on selfies with dog(s) but I have no regrets. Big Z, Little Z, what begins with Z?
The best good girl graduated from puppy kindergarten last night, please enjoy this photo of her wearing her graduation cap.
February 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The best good girl graduated from puppy kindergarten last night, please enjoy this photo of her wearing her graduation cap.
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February marks Queer History Month in the UK and Black History Month in the US so here's a bunch of Black Queer books that you can read in February, and beyond, no matter which side of the pond you're on 🖤🌈📖
#diversebooksky #booksky
#diversebooksky #booksky
February 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
February marks Queer History Month in the UK and Black History Month in the US so here's a bunch of Black Queer books that you can read in February, and beyond, no matter which side of the pond you're on 🖤🌈📖
#diversebooksky #booksky
#diversebooksky #booksky
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Seems like a good time to mention again that I wrote a book about loneliness and madness and desperate yearning for human connection, and buying it or asking your library to get it—and telling others about it—really gd helps me out bookshop.org/p/books/your...
February 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Seems like a good time to mention again that I wrote a book about loneliness and madness and desperate yearning for human connection, and buying it or asking your library to get it—and telling others about it—really gd helps me out bookshop.org/p/books/your...
Some silliness for your timeline. 🩷
January 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Some silliness for your timeline. 🩷
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To me the item of concern with rejected deportation flights isn’t the tariffs (although they are bad), it’s what happens when you try to remove a population from a country and there’s nowhere for them to go. This is all about to get so much worse.
January 26, 2025 at 10:26 PM
To me the item of concern with rejected deportation flights isn’t the tariffs (although they are bad), it’s what happens when you try to remove a population from a country and there’s nowhere for them to go. This is all about to get so much worse.
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My MLK day piece is up.
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
It Is MLK Day. Do Not Despair. This Year Especially, We Have Work To Do.
With delicious anticipation, we imagined it.
open.substack.com
January 20, 2025 at 1:58 AM
My MLK day piece is up.
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
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You won't be any better at fighting what's coming if you burn yourself out and spend all your time feeling bleak and hopeless, and the people telling you that it's all despair now probably don't have anyone's best interest at heart.
January 20, 2025 at 1:27 AM
You won't be any better at fighting what's coming if you burn yourself out and spend all your time feeling bleak and hopeless, and the people telling you that it's all despair now probably don't have anyone's best interest at heart.
Y’all, one of my very favorite romance authors is criminally underfollowed. #romancelandia follow @angelinamlo.bsky.social
January 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Y’all, one of my very favorite romance authors is criminally underfollowed. #romancelandia follow @angelinamlo.bsky.social
So much of online “discourse” wants to blame everyone *except* the abuser.
Neil Gaiman is responsible for his actions. Neil Gaiman is responsible. Not his victims. Not actors in his TV shows. Not people he was on panels with at cons.
Neil Gaiman.
Neil Gaiman is responsible for his actions. Neil Gaiman is responsible. Not his victims. Not actors in his TV shows. Not people he was on panels with at cons.
Neil Gaiman.
January 14, 2025 at 3:21 AM
So much of online “discourse” wants to blame everyone *except* the abuser.
Neil Gaiman is responsible for his actions. Neil Gaiman is responsible. Not his victims. Not actors in his TV shows. Not people he was on panels with at cons.
Neil Gaiman.
Neil Gaiman is responsible for his actions. Neil Gaiman is responsible. Not his victims. Not actors in his TV shows. Not people he was on panels with at cons.
Neil Gaiman.
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Internalize this as part of your politics, as part of how you problem-solve, as the necessary answer to questions.
Prevention is cheaper than cure.
January 10, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Internalize this as part of your politics, as part of how you problem-solve, as the necessary answer to questions.
Are there any blocklists for people posting AI-generated political memes because they are one of the worst parts of this place.
January 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Are there any blocklists for people posting AI-generated political memes because they are one of the worst parts of this place.
Hey friends, I’ve known Scott for *decades* since we were kids at UNCA together. He’s great! Give him a follow and welcome him to Bluesky!
So, hey! I'm Scott, I write books that are occasionally amusing, confusing, and somewhat thrilling. I have two books in my Her Violet Empire series so far, and I'm drafting the first couple chapters of Book 3. Check 'em out!
authorscottaclark.com/books
authorscottaclark.com/books
January 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Hey friends, I’ve known Scott for *decades* since we were kids at UNCA together. He’s great! Give him a follow and welcome him to Bluesky!
This is also a non-blurry puppy photo account now.
January 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
This is also a non-blurry puppy photo account now.
First bath went well! She is definitely daddy’s girl, but she let me do her blowout. (Good choice, because this man has never used a blow dryer in his life)
December 30, 2024 at 1:43 AM
First bath went well! She is definitely daddy’s girl, but she let me do her blowout. (Good choice, because this man has never used a blow dryer in his life)
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
December 25, 2024 at 12:51 AM
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
These two had a great day today. 💕 playdate with best friends, snoreful naps, a romp in the backyard, and finally a cuddle where he let her bite his toenails. 💕
December 23, 2024 at 1:08 AM
These two had a great day today. 💕 playdate with best friends, snoreful naps, a romp in the backyard, and finally a cuddle where he let her bite his toenails. 💕
“How is Ziggy with a new dog in the house?”
He’ll be fine. 😂
He’ll be fine. 😂
December 22, 2024 at 12:01 AM
“How is Ziggy with a new dog in the house?”
He’ll be fine. 😂
He’ll be fine. 😂
I’m sorry, this is a blurry puppy picture account now.
December 20, 2024 at 12:17 AM
I’m sorry, this is a blurry puppy picture account now.
Pupdate:
Zelda is obsessed, Ziggy is nonplussed.
Zelda is obsessed, Ziggy is nonplussed.
December 18, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Pupdate:
Zelda is obsessed, Ziggy is nonplussed.
Zelda is obsessed, Ziggy is nonplussed.
Meet Zelda, the newest member of our family! She and Ziggy are getting along great so far in spite of the massive size difference. 🥰
December 15, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Meet Zelda, the newest member of our family! She and Ziggy are getting along great so far in spite of the massive size difference. 🥰
Pupdate: we are meeting a sweet little pound pup on Sunday. 😁
I met these puppies today. I did not bring one home, but I snuggled one on my shoulder for a long time. The universe is barking at me. It is time to get Ziggy a baby brother or sister.
December 13, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Pupdate: we are meeting a sweet little pound pup on Sunday. 😁
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If you've ever used one of Celeste's scripts--and ESPECIALLY if you've ever asked her to do more for *you*, specifically--now is the time to give back. Her work is time consuming and we should value her. Let's get her to where winter is real!
Friends! Have you ever been helped by Celeste Pewter's instructions on how to use your voice with your elected officials?
Celeste--also known as Jess Huang--needs some help. If you can pitch in, I'd be so grateful. gofund.me/9c42b697
Celeste--also known as Jess Huang--needs some help. If you can pitch in, I'd be so grateful. gofund.me/9c42b697
Donate to Back Jess's Path to a Fresh Start in DC, organized by Martha Brockenbrough
You might know Jess Huang as Celeste Pewter—the tireless educator on how … Martha Brockenbrough needs your support for Back Jess's Path to a Fresh Start in DC
gofund.me
December 9, 2024 at 9:30 PM
If you've ever used one of Celeste's scripts--and ESPECIALLY if you've ever asked her to do more for *you*, specifically--now is the time to give back. Her work is time consuming and we should value her. Let's get her to where winter is real!