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I feel we all need an Amanda in our lives lol.

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 · 01/10/2026

Eeeek I can't wait to see your notes!

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 01/10/2026

Update to do list - ⏹️Get flu shot ✔️Get Novavax vaccine ⏹️Get RSV shot ⏹️Have furnace serviced ⏹️Have gas logs checked

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 30/09/2026

Some type of privacy law must have just passed recently or expired because I'm getting a ton of "Updates to Our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use" emails from sites I've visited lately.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 30/09/2026

Did Twitter actually die? It hasn't loaded for me all morning.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 29/09/2026

Just cancelled my CRW membership after 5 years. I'm going to miss that group.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 29/09/2026

Okay, form with statement of intent has been sent. Now we wait.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 28/09/2026

Had the application open when my cat sat on my laptop, and he typed this into the statement of interest box: JIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Think they'd be okay with that?

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 28/09/2026

I was *this* close to running for a position on a certain board but will no longer be doing so for *reasons*. Now I'm considering joining a very different type of board but they want a resume and statement of interest and it's been so long since I've submitted either and I feel intimidated 😭

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 27/09/2026

Welp, being a CRW member was fun while it lasted.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 26/09/2026

Since I had to turn on the heat this morning I guess it's time to make my list of what I need to do before I go into hibernation. ⏹️Get flu shot ⏹️Get Novavax vaccine ⏹️Get RSV shot ⏹️Have furnace serviced ⏹️Have gas logs checked

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 25/09/2026

I'm tired 😴 I'm going to take a shower, proofread and post the PitchDis wrap-up, and call it a night.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 25/09/2026

I did. I just honestly can't believe I did that.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 24/09/2026

Well that's a different problem. But if it gets to a person the nonprofit can be shut down for this.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 24/09/2026

If they provide you with the impact report instead, say "I would like to see your 990 forms." If they don't provide them to you, or don't provide you with a link where they can be found, report them to the IRS. They're breaking the law.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 24/09/2026

#Nonprofits are required to make their tax returns available upon request, but I'm seeing a disturbing trend lately - they're providing an "impact report" instead of the required tax forms. These reports usually paint a glowing picture of the NP. ALWAYS get the tax returns.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 24/09/2026

I've been so overwhelmed and had so many things thrown at me this week that I literally just remembered I was supposed to attend a meeting yesterday. It had been on my calendar for months. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 23/09/2026

PSA if you're under 50 but your doctor recommended the #RSV vaccine because of an underlying condition (like me) - CVS will not allow you to make an appointment because they apparently only consider your age, not your risk. I was able to schedule at Walgreens, though.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 23/09/2026

Other than the wrap up and looking up some stats, I'm done with #PitchDis duties for the year.

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Completely Exhausted

ALT: Completely Exhausted

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#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · 21/09/2026

Hi registered #agents and #editors! Just a reminder that since we had some technical difficulties last week we've extended the #PitchDis request period until today at 8pm EDT. Get those last-minute requests in 😊

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 21/09/2026

Just a reminder to all my agent and editor friends that the #PitchDis request period has been extended until Monday night at 8pm EDT. Need a little more time? Just let me know and we'll arrange it. Forgot to register and now you have a strong sense of FOMO? I can help with that too 😊

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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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colinmochrie.bsky.social @colinmochrie.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

There should be a Clue:White House edition, but every crime is committed by Lord Dampnut, with a Sharpie in Half a b\Ballroom.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 16/09/2026

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Mecklenburg and Gaston counties for Thursday from 10am to 8pm. #cltwx #ncwx

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#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · 16/09/2026

A few more #PitchDis requests that were stuck have made it out. There are many more to go and new requests are paused until this afternoon at the earliest. If you receive a duplicate request from the same agent or editor you can ignore it.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 16/09/2026

Ed's own band quit too. I love this for him.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 14/09/2026

We're losing too many legends lately, and I don't use that word lightly.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 14/09/2026

I think the pressure does contribute sometimes, but I've had everything from colds to stomach bugs to surgery recovery to exhaustion. I haven't found the common denominator yet.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 12/09/2026

I understand =/ Is there any way to upgrade after you get there?

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 12/09/2026

Aw poop =( Yeah, this one is a toughie. I wish I could help more.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 12/09/2026

It's been a busy week for me working on everything #PitchDis. I have a little time to rest up tonight and tomorrow before it ramps up again.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 12/09/2026

I've never been to anything like that either but if the VIP offers you early entry or other cool/fun benefits it might be worth it.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 12/09/2026

I love it when scammers try to solicit you and address you by the entirely wrong name and business name.

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#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · 08/09/2026

🎉🎉🎉The #PitchDis pitch form is open! 🎉🎉🎉 Remember - there's no benefit to being the first (or last) to enter, so take your time. The form will automatically close September 10 at 8pm EDT. GOOD LUCK!!! forms.gle/F8kHEmZYvdYE...

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 07/09/2026

Can some explain the science behind me feeling sick or being injured or recovering after an ailment every Labor Day for the last several years? It's always something different but I always feel like crap.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 05/09/2026

I love it when roofers try to sell me a new roof. Them: After that big storm with hail- Me: Which storm are you referring to? Because I don't recall recent hail T: Uh, see, we have access to software that shows us storms M: I'm a meteorologist, so I do too T: ...oh

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 05/09/2026

I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss 💜

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 05/09/2026

They're putting out the propaganda hard this weekend, so here's yet another reminder.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 29/08/2026

Just a reminder if fire fighters ask you to fill the boot this weekend...

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 04/09/2026

Never thought I'd obsess over sports ball shows like Ted Lasso and Chad Powers and yet here we are.

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