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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 02/10/2026

Schmitt: Did you share an apartment with two women while you were in culinary school and lie to your landlords about being gay so you could live there? Jack Smith : That is Jack Tripper.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 20/09/2026

I'm excited to announce that GUARDED won the Stiletto award in the Unpublished Long category! Disability representation is so important, and I'm honored that this story with a disabled heroine won this award 💜 Thank you to @contemporaryrom.bsky.social, the judges, and all the volunteers!

Backdrop in various shades of pink and a black sparkly high heel with the words "2026 Contemporary Romance Writers Stiletto winner!!"

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 13/08/2026

Look at what just landed in my mailbox - an adorable handmade disability pride bee plushie from Arianna James and @romancingthevote.com! 😍

Bee plushie in the colors of the disability pride flag

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 31/07/2026

Just got an email from Le Vian and they advertised these:

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 24/07/2026

I'm so excited to share that GUARDED (Ava and Leo's story) is a Stiletto finalist in the Unpublished Long category! Many thanks to @contemporaryrom.bsky.social and the Stiletto judges for this honor 💜

Pink and purple background with black stiletto shoe with the words "2026 Contemporary Romance Writers Stiletto Finalist".

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 07/07/2026

It’s this guy’s Gotcha Day. He came into my life ten years ago today and has made my world a better place. 💜

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 25/06/2026

Latest LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE public advisory from the National Tropical Storm Center. #UnhingedPit #A #R #RomCom #OWN #AG #Disability ***DISCLAIMER*** This is a fictional hurricane. Don't block me for giving out false weather info. Yes, this actually happened before 😂

Hurricane Advisory 10
500 PM AST Sep 15

...MIMI STRENGTHENS TO MAJOR HURRICANE OVER THE CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC...

SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION... 26.1N 68.9W
ABOUT 500 MI...805 KM ESE OF PALM ISLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH...193 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...965 MB...28.5 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Southeast Atlantic Coast

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Mimi was located near latitude 26.1 North, longitude 68.9 West. On the forecast track, Mimi is expected to impact the small island town of Palm Island, North Carolina.
With strengthening in the forecast, BNC News is sending meteorologist Theo Andrews to cover the storm. Unbeknownst to him, he will be working with former rival and Palm Island’s own Josie Cannon.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 25/06/2026

Mine is pretty tiny and simple but I like it.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 25/06/2026

The hottest unpublished romcom is LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE. You'll find: Rivals to lovers Disability (SMA) rep in a lead role Broadcast meteorologists A major hurricane hitting a tiny town Forced proximity A cat named Drizzle #UnhingedPit #A #R #OWN #AG #Disability #RomCom

Stefan from SNL with the caption "This Book Has Everything."

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 25/06/2026

Hello lovely editors! Here's your five-day LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE forecast. #UnhingedPit #A #R #OWN #AG #Disability #RomCom

LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE FORECAST.
Wed - 70% chance that college rivals, Josie & Theo, love their jobs as meteorologists.
Thur -80% chance Josie & Theo will be forced to cover a major hurricane together.
Fri - 100% chance Josie & Theo will clash so much that sparks begin to fly on live TV.
Sat - 90% chance Hurricane Mimi will make Josie & Theo become closer.
Sun - 100% chance of a happily ever after.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 05/06/2026

I got to spend yesterday morning with adorable alpacas. I wanted to bring them all home, but I had to settle for plushies instead.

One beige and two white alpaca plushies.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 02/06/2026

It's my handsome boy's 10th birthday 🥰

Gray cat laying on a bed with teal sheets.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 13/05/2026

Aw, how nice. The scammers want to protect the royalties from a book I have never published, let alone published on Amazon, from Bogus Publishing Company.

Email that says:

Hello Despina Karras,

We hope you are doing well.

We would like to inform you that your book was successfully published on our platform, KDP. However, we have identified an issue with the royalty setup. At present, the royalties are being directed to the Fraudulent Company (Bogus Publishing Company) , as their information was entered in the royalties section during publication.

To ensure that the royalties are directed solely to you, since your details are listed as the author, the book is required to be republished directly through KDP with the correct royalty information.

To proceed, please reach out to us at amazon@primekdp.com to book a time slot to speak with one of our representatives over the phone. Our team will assist you with the republishing process as soon as possible, ensuring that all future royalties belong exclusively to you.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact us.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 06/05/2026

@rosephile.bsky.social I went and they had NO animal pieces at all. I went around a second time to make sure I didn’t miss any, but nothing. They had goodies again so it must be a store thing when they have a trunk show. It was champagne and cookies (not the best pic but this was the set hp)

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 05/03/2026

This is a wide temperature range.

Tempest weather station stats for February showing a monthly high of 82 degrees and low of 8 degrees.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 28/02/2026

Hi #editors 👋🏻 Do you love Twister? Do you love Twisters? Then you'll definitely want to take a look at LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE. #UnhingedPit #A #R #OWN #AG #Disability #RomCom

Venn diagram showing the similarities and differences between TWISTER, TWISTERS, and LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 28/02/2026

Hey editors! If you like TWISTER then consider LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE. #UnhingedPit #A #R #OWN #AG #Disability #RomCom

Scene from Twister with Jo, Bill, and Melissa. Melissa is on the phone and the caption says "I gotta go Julia. We got rivals to lovers meteorologists who take on a hurricane together, with a disabled lead character."

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 28/02/2026

Here's your five-day LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE forecast. #UnhingedPit #A #R #OWN #AG #Disability #RomCom

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 28/02/2026

Latest LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE public advisory from the National Tropical Storm Center. #UnhingedPit #A #R #RomCom #OWN #AG #Disability

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 19/02/2026

MDA Shamrock season is upon us. While salaries and compensation for MDA executives was more than $29 million in 2024 (source: www.mda.org/sites/defaul...) remember that purchasing a shamrock doesn’t do much to help those with neuromuscular diseases.

Shamrock with the words "$0 MDA Care Center Visits", "$0 Flu Shots", "$0 Wheelchairs and Braces"

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 14/02/2026

#Cupit #A #CR #DISR #OnSub TWISTER x RAIDERS OF THE LOST HEART Meteorologist Josie Cannon is always prepared for natural disasters. But when she’s forced to cover a major hurricane with her college rival, Theo Andrews, she discovers she’s completely unprepared for just one thing – falling in love.

Book aesthetic with six images. A satellite photo of a hurricane. Two sets of feet tangled in sheets. A TV camera. A beach with palm trees blowing in the wind. Storm clouds. A silhouette of a man and woman about to kiss.
And the words "Love You Like a Hurricane".

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 22/01/2026

Looks like another publishing scam. “Brittany” has called me twice in two days.

IPhone voicemail transcript that reads “Brittany and I’m calling you from American Publishing Club. I’m reaching out regarding your book project. When you have a moment, please return my call so we can discuss about the next step. My best number to reach me. It’s easier for [redacted number]. I look forward to speaking with you. Have a great day. Bye.”

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 19/12/2025

How is this possible in #Wordle? I was left with just 1 possible solution on my 3rd guess. But my 4th guess wasn't it, even though I'm on hard mode didn't use any letters that had been ruled out. Shouldn't the 3rd guess have left me with at least 2 possible words in that case?

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 08/12/2025

My wheelchair odometer hit a milestone.

Wheelchair display screen showing 200 miles.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 03/11/2025

They're taking away SNAP and then telling #disabled people not accept cash or gift cards to buy food or they'll take away their healthcare coverage too. You can't tell me this country cares about disabled people when these asinine rules exist.

Friends, neighbors, and family may be reaching out and wanting to help people with disabilities who receive food
assistance through the SNAP program. That is wonderful. It is what being part of the community is all about.
However, they may not be aware of the risk that accepting certain help might risk people with disabilities losing
federal benefits that have income and asset limits such as Medicaid, SSI, housing, and other programs.
NACDD is concerned that many people may not be aware that some kinds of gifts could risk your eligibility to
receive federal benefits that have income and asset limits as part of the eligibility criteria.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 27/10/2025

Hello #editors! Did you watch the #Hallmark movie Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! this weekend? Are you searching for a similar story, but with more action and WAY more kissing? Then take a look at this handy Venn diagram to see if my ms, LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE, is right for you.

Venn diagram with similarities and differences between Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! and LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 25/09/2025

Our sweet little rescue pup has been with us for nine months now. I think she likes it here.

White pomeranian/chihuahua mix laying on its back in a fluffy white comforter.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 23/09/2025

Disclaimer: Apparently this was so unhinged that when I posted it last time a man blocked me for giving false weather reports😂 ANYWAY... Latest LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE public advisory from the National Tropical Storm Center. #UnhingedPit #A #R #RomCom #OWN #AG #OS #Disability

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 23/09/2025

Hi #editors! Did you love Twister? Did you love Twisters? Then you'll definitely want to take a look at LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE 😀 #UnhingedPit #A #R #RomCom #OWN #AG #OS

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 23/09/2025

Here's your five-day LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE forecast. #UnhingedPit #A #R #OWN #AG #OS #Disability #RomCom

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 10/08/2025

I made a few new friends this weekend.

Despina sitting in her wheelchair next to a brown llama.

Llama, black and white mini cow, and a white goat in a pen.

Brown mini horse with pastel pink, purple, and teal mane.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 26/07/2025

Heat advisories all over the place and we'll likely have more issued next week. This is dangerous heat so limit being outdoors, and please take care to make sure your pets stay cool, too. Lastly, listen to Danno

Danny Williams from Hawaii Five-0 saying "stay hydrated".

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 17/07/2025

First day of Mercury in retrograde and this gemini is already feeling the effects.

Sheldon Cooper with the caption "Oh Mercury retrograde, thou art a heartless bitch."

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 09/07/2025

How is LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE similar to and different from TWISTER and TWISTERS? I'm glad you asked. #UnhingedPit #A #R #RomCom #OWN #AG #OS #Disability

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 09/07/2025

If TWISTER had a major hurricane and sweltering scenes that have nothing to do with the outdoor temperature. #UnhingedPit #A #R #OwnVoices #AG #OS #Disability #RomCom

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 09/07/2025

Latest LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE public advisory from the National Tropical Storm Center. #UnhingedPit #A #R #RomCom #OWN #AG #OS #Disability

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 06/07/2025

It’s my big guy’s gotcha day. Nine years ago this tiny little kitten came into my life and it’s never been the same. Here’s to many, many more years with him 💜

Tiny gray kitten curled up in a ball, sleeping on a red and white blanket.

Large gray car sitting on a teal shoebox.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 25/06/2025

Live in #Utah? Do you give to the Muscular Dystrophy Association so you can send kids with neuromuscular diseases to camp? Well, according to this article, and MDA’s own site, there are no longer any #MDA camps in Utah.

Except from article from 102.7 KSL News Radio that reads

"Camp Happyland was built to fill a need

Applegate says Project Strong and Camp Happyland got started when the Muscular Dystrophy Association stopped doing camps in Utah.

“For many many years the Muscular Dystrophy Association did a camp here in in Utah. And they now have camps around the country, but they don’t have one here in Utah anymore. And so many of us who had been volunteering at camp for years and years and years decided that we still needed to give the kids that opportunity.”

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 01/06/2025

My annual June 1 post to say 🌀 It’s the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season 🎂 It’s my birthday month 🏳️‍🌈 It’s Pride month 🥰 It’s my big boy’s 9th birthday 💜

Gray cat hugging a pair of legs wearing jeans.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 05/05/2025

“Impactful” *insert Jennifer Lawrence OKAY gif here*

Dr Donald S Wood PhD to Retire as Muscular Dystrophy Association’s President and CEO After Decades of Impactful Leadership.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 25/04/2025

ONE? I'm a gemini. That isn't possible.

Co-star horoscope that says "have one grand passion."

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 28/03/2025

How is LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE similar to and different from TWISTER and TWISTERS? I'm glad you asked. #UnhingedPit #A #R #RomCom #OWN #AG #OS

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 28/03/2025

Latest LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE public advisory from the National Tropical Storm Center. #UnhingedPit #A #R #RomCom #OWN #AG #OS #Disability

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 28/03/2025

If TWISTER had a major hurricane and sweltering scenes that have nothing to do with the outdoor temperature. #UnhingedPit #A #R #OWN #AG #OS

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 17/03/2025

TWISTER x RAIDERS OF THE LOST HEART My latest ms, LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE, has ⛈️Rivals to lovers ⛈️Disability (SMA) rep in a lead role ⛈️Broadcast meteorologists ⛈️A major hurricane impacting a small town ⛈️Forced proximity #PopUpPitE #LuckyPit #PopUpPit

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