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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Rereading E. Kostova's "Rhe Historian" for Halloween month and am reminded yet again what a great supernatural historical mystery it is. Like a travelog but with Dracula (possibly) haunting every step.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Dang, I love learning about the existence of new (to me) pterosaurs!

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This weekend I learned what a "flounder house" is and that making conversation is easy, with the right conversational partners.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Just learned that "archaeological horror" is a genre [goes in search of TBR pile candidates]

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David Thomas MooahahahAHAHA! @dtmooreeditor.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

RT if you’ve never had a tab of ChatGPT open, period.

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Claudia Wair @cwtellstales.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

BLACK WRITERS! I'm writing an article on "Writing while Black." Would you complete a survey about the topic? I'm looking for writers of all genres: Sci-Fi to Mystery to Nonfiction. From poetry to flash fiction to novels. Please share! #blacksky #bvm #WritingCommunity forms.gle/NaPNNebL54qF...

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

This. My teenage years were anything but golden. My 30s were when everything started coming together!

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eSpec Books, LLC @especbooks.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Djinni, clockwork falcons, mechanical camels, and an infamous shah’s lost treasure! The magic of #BabaAliAndTheClockworkDjinn by @dackleymcphail.bsky.social & @dayalmohamed.bsky.social buff.ly/mGdMmLx #steampunk #fairytale

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Didn't try this in Prague. Sounds like an oversight on my part.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The air is horrible here (DC) today. Smells like burning plastic.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

NEW: A federal book banning bill has been introduced in the Senate. It's time to make our voices heard. Tell your Senators to REJECT pro-censorship legislation like S. 4925 that would limit the freedom to read! We need every advocate to speak out against censorship: action.ala.org/campaign/S4925

Show up for our libraries. ALA 150, American Library Association.

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 13/07/2026

Today is the final day you can leave a public comment on the OMB proposal that will destroy American science as we know it. Leave your comment at the link in our bio, or go here: zurl.co/1M9hH and register for our OMB Deadline Day meeting today at the link in our bio! Article: zurl.co/3LQxi

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Stand up for Science

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Thread. I research my histfic to death but love when storytellers outright play with history. Love A Knight's Tale.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

30+ year old photo for #worldgothday . For the life of me I can't remember how I kept those stockings up.

old grainy color photo of teenage girl with burgundy hair, red lipstick, over the knee socks, and minidress covered by hoodie

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Retrieving defunct blog posts from the Wayback Machine and they're...ok? Reading the ones from 2020 are hard, though I'm glad I have some record of that awful year as it unfolded.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

The #artemis coverage has been refreshingly wholesome when so much else is dark. It reminds me of the excitement and curiosity about the eclipse a couple of years back.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Gen X here too, and same. My mom worked in a public library so my parents didn't prohibit any books. If they had I'd have likely tracked down a copy anyway.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Drawn this morning to answer "WTF this week?" Turing's intelligent machines must have felt more optimistic back in 2012 when the Hexen 2.0 deck was created #tarot

Alan Turing as the 7 of wands, image inspired by alchemical texts featuring a drawing of Turing surrounded by circles of text describing his accomplishments.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

If #sportsky is a thing, where are all my fencers? Foilist here for 25 years #fencing

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SaraAAAGHH A GHOST!!! Ford 🐍🎨👻 @angeloslh.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open 'just to do quick research'

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Nice intro to Charles Fort's meandering mind. And the UFOs I'm writing about are in the preview image.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Underwater archeology fascinates me. Related: lots of cool stuff under #medievalsky

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Holy good gravy, I've been looking forward to these! Classic Gothic novels with modern authors' retellings from other characters' POVs. Muse Publications, if you're looking @kriswaldherr.bsky.social

Northanger Abbey, Phantom of the Opera, Dracula, and Frankenstein paperbacks

Heiress of Northanger Abbey, The Phantom's Apprentice, The Lasy Bride, and Unnatural Creatures on reverse sides of the Gothic clasdics

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

What does it say about me that I love writing arguments? #amWriting

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Never thought my reckless cat Loki would be afraid of...the new kitten. Continuous "you're in my spot" distress #CatsOfBluesky

Foreground: orange stripey kitten looking around in wonder. Far in the background: adult grey cat peering out from behind some books at the kitten.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

New household member LOOKS cute but is currently bouncing all over my guest bath. He has discovered the toilet paper roll #CatsOfBluesky

short haired, leggy orange kitten lounges on plush blue heat up bed

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Just city elections here, but it still matters #vote

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Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

To preserve democracy, participate in democracy. Go vote.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Would read. If I ever have time would write.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Realizing tonight that I'm very, very lucky.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

There I go, spending valuable time doomscrolling instead of writing this AM. God I hate looking at the news Monday mornings but feel like it's irresponsible to look away.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Small brag: for the first time in 6 months both of my knees felt GOOD - no pain, no strain. Fencing practice was a breeze!

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

@demimschwartz.bsky.social what is the Metadata and why should it be first?

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Ok, #10queries has ended and I've seen two that might be about my novel, sorta. Now I'm really on tenterhooks. Thanks all the editors and folks at #revpit who put this event together!

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

All of the #10queries posts are thought provoking. Related: #WIPSnips are fun too!

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I...THINK I've seen a review for my #10queries submission. If so it's not *bad*, but it's food for thought.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

#10queries today! Curious but nervous, reminding myself criticism is USEFUL.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

So, so heartening to see all the photos from #NoKings all over the country!

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

I just entered #RevPit #10Queries. Enter now for a chance to win free feedback on your query and 1st 5 pages.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

I've admired Dr. Goodall since i was 12 years old. Her final message is the kind of positivity I desperately needed to hear today.

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Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin @ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

On the CVS intake online: Yes, you are high risk. You are a former smoker. Check. Yes, your child is high risk. ADHD. Check. Go get your c*vid and flu shots. Do not let RFK call the shots on your ability to survive or your family’s health. Do not comply. Go get your vaccines.

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Allison Thurman @adotnon.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Love this guy. His videos can brighten up any day.

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Sustainability @sustainableplanet.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Two remarkable Ambassadors for our Planet, 99 year old Sir David Attenborough and 91 year old Dr. Jane Goodall. They’ve dedicated their lives to educate and protect.. 🌍 #janegoodall #davidattenborough #nature #chimpanzees #wildlife #environment #drjanegoodall #jane #sirdavidattenborough #bbc #bsky

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

The Republican Congress is going to try to rewrite the history of RFK Jr.’s confirmation as HHS Secretary. “We didn’t know” “Nobody told us” “He promised he wouldn’t…” This thread will be about the warnings from thousands of scientists and HCW who loudly and publicly opposed his confirmation.

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