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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

In my latest Substack: 13 books to add to your Spooky Season TBR, plus evidence that horror heals, news about my new book Trust Fall, and more! (PS message me the answer to my last question and I’ll put you on the short list for winning a free copy of Trust Fall!) buff.ly/ZvmdhaR

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Spooky Season is Nigh! Escape with me...

Rhymes With Camera || IN SEASON || OCTOBER 5, 2026

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

buff.ly/wcfxXP9 trying not to be grumpy for 55,000 ferry commuters who don't have boats to take them to hospitals, jobs, clients, school, and other critical aspects of daily life. The ferry engineer sick out has taken boats out of service since last week. That's 30,000+!

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Washington State Ferries cancel major sailings amid apparent engineer sick-out - MyNorthwest.com

Chaos is gripping Washington State Ferries Monday morning, with major ferry runs canceled and thousands of passengers left stranded amid what appears to be a widespread sick-out by ferry engineers.

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

F WORD ep4: “Ask me how I know about ultraconservatism”— Sometimes we grow up seeing monsters under the bed, are told they're nothing. 50 years pass and we see them, every one of us, sitting right in front of us. What is the John Birch Society and how did I know about them at age 10? buff.ly/E5eHxlN

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The F Word ep4: As Me How I Know About Ultraconservatism

The Blue Book • The John Birch Society • Tin Foil Hats • Connecting the Dots • Things Fall Apart • They’re Back

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S.E. Danesti @seedanesti.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The only time Donald Trump was ever recorded telling the truth.

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Dear GenXfolk: Did you party around bonfires in high school?

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Special fifth Monday Substack Happy Birthday edition now live! In which we talk about what failure and success actually are for creative folks. buff.ly/m1FeSx3

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Sometimes failure is actually hidden success

Rhymes With Camera || FIFTH MONDAY—IN SEASON || September 28, 2026

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I’m 61 today. If you want to help me celebrate, why not check out my new book at TrustFallBook.com? It’s all I want for my birthday, truly, just eyes on my book.

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Richard Waite @waiterich.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Hey look. A good policy (actually just reverting to what we had before, but I’ll take the rare W).

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

|| My Substack appeals to GenX || “I always thought that quicksand was going to be a much bigger problem than it turned out to be.”―John Mulaney I love this totally GenX joke. I know it’s an oldie and might even be said to be ... MORE: buff.ly/Bhq8LG5 (subscribe today; always free!)

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Uncle Duke @uncleduke1969.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

“You really don’t have to walk with me, Doug.” “Nah, it’s fine. We’re early and I never get to do this.”

A hawk, wings behind its back, strides alongside a frog.

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Dear Wordfolk: When you sit down to write something, how many new words per hour do you manage in one sitting? 500? 50? 5000? Do you have an average?

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Dear PNWfolk: What's your favorite thing about our region's autumn?

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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Grrrls with GenX or fem-forward book clubs, check this one out... you're going to dig the zine-ish format, snarky humor, and resources at the end. TRUST FALL: A Not-Very-Magical Fairy Tale About the F Word by Tamara Kaye Sellman (September 15, 2026; Gnashing Teeth Publishing)

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

TRUST FALL: A Not-Very-Magical Fairy Tale About the F Word is unerringly human made: words, images, and even the music for the podcast. Registered by the Author's Guild. Read the 100% Human Made Declaration here: tksellman.com/ai-declarati...

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT TRUST FALL: A Not-Very-Magical Fairy Tale About the F Word: “Anyone who grew up GenX, especially women who had to make their way by sometimes butting heads against sexist expectations, will see a bit of their own story here."— Kristin Demoro/Pagebound TrustFallBook.com

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

THREE QUESTIONS THAT TRUST FALL WILL ANSWER: 1. What is the secret to being a "good wife?" 2. What was the Blue Book? 3. What inspired Oregon coast Survivalism? 4. What do teenage girls talk about besides boys? TrustFallBook.com

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What was Peace, Love and Bobby Sherman? Did TV news really broadcast Vietnam casualties in full color? Where was I when Nixon resigned? Who were the Sleestaks? What collector trend came of the 1973 Oil Crisis? Did feminists really burn bras? I'll answer your questions on THE F WORD! buff.ly/tmDWqEX

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Meet the Fairy Punkmother behind the scenes--and yet, in your face--behind the cover of TRUST FALL: A Not-Very-Magical Fairy Tale About the F Word. Original art by Chelsea Baker van Drood. www.trustfallbook.com

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Gloria Steinem was never a hero in my household (of course). She was a troublemaker. She said and did things that women were not supposed to say or do. At first I, too, thought she was a pot stirrer, because that’s how outspoken women were defined in my family. But eventually, I became [more]

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It's here! 🌟 TRUST FALL: A Not-Very-Magical Fairy Tale About the F Word by Tamara Kaye Sellman publisher: Gnashing Teeth Publishing Release date: September 15, 2026 buff.ly/fLiDpWa

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Pop Base @popbase.tv · 15/09/2026

All of Ed Sheeran’s opening acts and his touring band have dropped out of the remaining dates of his ‘Loop’ tour in solidarity with Palestine and Macklemore.

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It's important for creatives to find their ppl. Associations, chapters, orgs not only abolish the solitary confinement aspect of creativity but bring new energy, networks, support systems so individuals don't fall through the cracks. Here are my ppl. What are your favorite creative communities?

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

My new book, TRUST FALL, is billed as a feminist fairy tale. I liken it, in some ways, to Cinderella, but it's actually based on an old Italian story, "The Flea." It's funny; neither of these are my favorite fairy tales. Read which classic tales still resonate with me here: buff.ly/UrQk4Gv

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It's here! 🙌🏽 TRUST FALL: A Not-Very-Magical Fairy Tale About the F Word by Tamara Kaye Sellman publisher: Gnashing Teeth Publishing Release date: September 15, 2026 buff.ly/fLiDpWa

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's here! 📘 TRUST FALL: A Not-Very-Magical Fairy Tale About the F Word by Tamara Kaye Sellman publisher: Gnashing Teeth Publishing Release date: September 15, 2026 buff.ly/fLiDpWa

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's here! 🎉 TRUST FALL: A Not-Very-Magical Fairy Tale About the F Word by Tamara Kaye Sellman publisher: Gnashing Teeth Publishing Release date: September 15, 2026 buff.ly/fLiDpWa

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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Hang on. You can do that?

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Does your book club like: • feminist topics • GenX irreverance • 1970s nostalgia • illustrated literature • multimedia efforts • Gloria Steinem Consider both TRUST FALL: A Not-Very-Magical Fairy Tale About the F Word + its companion podcast, THE F WORD. TRUST FALL BOOK CLUB info→ buff.ly/tmDWqEX

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's here! 🎈 TRUST FALL: A Not-Very-Magical Fairy Tale About the F Word by Tamara Kaye Sellman publisher: Gnashing Teeth Publishing Release date: September 15, 2026 TRUSTFALLBOOK.COM

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Hey gang, my new title has a BOOK CLUB. If you're interested in discussing a childhood where feminism was a thing that brought real change--against huge opposition--please consider choosing TRUST FALL for its punk vibe, humor, and hopepunk ending. Let's go! Contact me here: buff.ly/tmDWqEX

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15/09/2026

Ossoff: "We are witnessing people drunk with power who are utterly reckless, utterly corrupt, and obviously believe that they live with impunity. They believe they're untouchable. They believe they're invincible. Let's prove them wrong."

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Imagine a Vice President of the United States getting a fact-check Community Note that the heckler was right and you are lying. These people just can’t stop lying.

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Every person who ever had a narcissistic and violent father is now triggered. All too familiar.

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Oooh I live where the state obviously has an angel’s wing

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's here! ✨ TRUST FALL: A Not-Very-Magical Fairy Tale About the F Word by Tamara Kaye Sellman publisher: Gnashing Teeth Publishing Release date: September 15, 2026 TRUSTFALLBOOK.COM

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I have new work out or coming soon this fall! RABBLE REVIEW, SOLSTICE, SCATTERED ZINE, THE BIG BOOK OF QUANTUM FICTION Learn more here: rhymeswithcamera.substack.com/i/214605331/...

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's a busy month for me between the book launch and film school. Here's where you can find me through September: tksellman.com/events-appea... Every week will bring new things so feel free to check back if you're in the Seattle area and want to hang out.

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CALENDAR

event calendar for Tamara Kaye Sellman

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Ahhhhh yeah, TRUST FALL has its first GoodReads review and it's 5 stars!!! buff.ly/bowDNB0

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A shipping error means my event at Eagle Harbor this week has been continued to a new date: Oct 13, 2026 from 630-8p. Please RSVP THE BOOKSTORE HERE: buff.ly/r0yiuIZ Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E Bainbridge Island (a quick walk from the 545pm Seattle ferry)

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This is ONLY a chilling read to millions of good men who *fail to acknowledge* what the aberrant LCD of their gender are capable of. buff.ly/Q4eakAm Men who are allies... time for you to DO SOMETHING! WOMEN ALREADY UNDERSTAND THE STAKES WHEN THEY SIMPLY LEAVE THEIR HOMES. [MORE]

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This Man Ran Over A Woman Three Times For Saying “Good Morning”

Most controversial story on the Internet right now…

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Meet the small press publisher behind TRUST FALL, a badass women-owned op holding bottomless support for feminist writing rhymeswithcamera.substack.com/i/214605331/...

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Here for the Hopepunk • TKSellman @earthwindfirewater.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Funny how things turn themselves around. 13+yrs ago, I learned I had MS when I suddenly couldn't *read.* Now I'm publishing my fourth book, podcasting, making films. Fast Forward to today: While researching a short story, I rediscovered this column I wrote 6yrs ago. buff.ly/8cTpTQ0 Never give up.

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Common MS Symptoms: That Time I Was at a Loss for Words

Columnist Tamara Sellman recalls the recurring symptoms, including an inability to read or speak fully, that led to an MS diagnosis years ago.

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