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👻Michael J. Riser𖤐🧊❌👑 @michaeljriser.com · 12/01/2026

One of my first reads of the year is a little anthology called Rough Seas & Strange Yarns, co-edited by my good friend @uteorgassa.bsky.social, comprised of members of her group, Pen & Pier. You can find the book here: www.amazon.com/Rough-Seas-S... 1/🧵

The cover of Rough Seas & Strange Yarns: A Pen & Pier Anthology. It shows a sea, with waves crashing upon rocks and gentle lapping against sad, seemingly a composite of two pictures so that the sand is at the top of the cover, and the crashing waves at the bottom. The spray from the waves is superimposed over a golden yellow background that looks almost like the golden hues of an ale. In the upper-middle area of the cover, the title appears in bold white letters. At the bottom is the subtitle, and shows that it's edited by Ute Orgassa, Michelle Dornish, and Katherine Bonn.

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Pen & Pier @penandpier.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

We are happy to announce our very first anthology is coming out on November 24th! Rough Seas & Strange Yarns captures short stories, poems, and visual art of fifteen Pen & Pier members, all focusing on the theme: Ocean. You can pre-order the eBook now www.amazon.com/dp/B0FY715J2...

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Rough Seas and Strange Yarns: A Pen & Pier Anthology

Amazon.com: Rough Seas and Strange Yarns: A Pen & Pier Anthology eBook : Miller, Barbara: Kindle Store

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Katherine Bonn @katherinebonn.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Thanks @jbgremillion.bsky.social for sharing my photo. You might be the one in the shot, but I’m also feeling seen. ☺️

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Epistemic Literary- Read Issue 8: Righteous Rage now! @epistemiclit.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Issue 7: Integrity - Art Contributors! For the first time we’ve accepted multiple art pieces to accompany written pieces, in addition to a cover image. We hope you love them as much as we do! Cover: @jbgremillion.bsky.social Story Accompaniment: Adam Jon Miller Neha M Sampat Joanne Macias

ISSUE 7: INTEGRITY contributors
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Cover: Joe Gremillion
Story Accompaniment:
Adam Jon Miller
Neha M Sampat
Joanne Macias

Background image: “do the work” spelled with letter tiles

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Joe Gremillion @jbgremillion.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Building on past lessons I’ve given outdoors, on Nov. 17 I’ll teach an indoor lesson on smartphone photography at Fieldwork in Atascadero, CA. We’ll look at settings, focus, exposure, lighting, and composition with phone cameras. RSVP and learn more at www.fieldworkart.org #smartphonephotography

An ad promoting the event, with a sample photo of myself teaching in the field and a monochrome example of my dramatic landscape work. 6pm Nov. 17, 2025, at Fieldwork www.fieldworkart.org.

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Katherine Bonn @katherinebonn.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

I’ve discovered a new ADHD stim. Pulling nose hairs. Follow me for more more tips from a disgruntled perimenopausal woman.

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Joe Gremillion @jbgremillion.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

As I learn to take better portraits photos, I've started reviewing old work. Came across this pic of a jumping spider who posed for me last January. I've also ordered new lights and rearranged my home studio to get better portraits of humans. #macro #photography #macrophotography #wildlife #spider

Close-up photo of the face of a male jumping spider. His legs are gray and black, and slightly out of focus due to the extremely shallow depth of field. His orange abdomen is visible, as are the specular highlights in this eyes and the tiny whiskers on his face.

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Ute Orgassa @uteorgassa.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

When Pen & Pier writers get together, it's always a fun time. Featuring @bsmbooks.bsky.social , @mdornish.bsky.social , @kevincarver.bsky.social , @journey-on.bsky.social , @katelynsweigart.bsky.social @katherinebonn.bsky.social , among others, & also my awesome @shortwavebooks.bsky.social T-shirt!

A group of happy writers having breakfast at a long table.

Two writers roasting marshmallows over a bonfire.

Three writers playfully fighting with their smores sticks at a bonfire.

Several writers showing off their arts and crafts work, specifically the hand bound books they just made.

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Joe Gremillion @jbgremillion.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Not often does the sky parallel the water. But as Pismo Creek emptied into the Pacific Ocean one evening, I caught the clouds at a good angle to reflect the water, figuratively, and the water to reflect the sky, literally.

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Joe Gremillion @jbgremillion.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Learning to notice details that might detract from a photo before you shoot requires keen observation skills. Luckily, your mind’s eye is a great creative tool. It just needs a little practice. Get practical techniques and real-world examples: joephotos.gumroad.com/l/see-the-sh...

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See the Shot: A Guide to Observing Details in Smartphone Photography

“I always seem to get the garbage can or the sign or a person in my photos.” Sometimes taking smartphone photos is too easy. While our eyes see a subject, our phones see every bit of clutter we didn’t...

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Nicholas Belardes @nicholasbelardes.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

I’m giving away a $125 gift card to a newsletter subscriber (or current one who comments there). Also, a stuffed Think Tank bear, a tiny cow backpack, and other surprises. Not many people have signed up, so your chances of winning are big! nicholasbelardes.substack.com/p/time-for-a...

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Time for an Awesome Ten Sleep Giveaway!

Enter to win prizes worth more than $220

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Ute Orgassa @uteorgassa.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Look at that, I am a highlighted author!

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Joe Gremillion @jbgremillion.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Solheimajokull Glacier, southern Iceland. I recently came back from a hiking trip in this otherworldly landscape. Look closely and you'll see the people walking its frozen slopes.

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

California national guard troops and marines deployed to LA to help restore order have told friends and family members they are deeply unhappy about the assignment and worry their only meaningful role will be as pawns in a political battle they don't want to join. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Troops and marines deeply troubled by LA deployment: ‘Morale is not great’

Several service members told advocacy groups they felt like pawns in a political game and assignment was not necessary

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Katherine Bonn @katherinebonn.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

"Mom, was TV in color in 1999?" I need a nap.

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Katherine Bonn @katherinebonn.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Also learned something fascinating. Came here to share. Forgot what it was by the time I figured out how to post. ADHD? Perimenopause? I don't even know which to blame anymore.

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Katherine Bonn @katherinebonn.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Came here to post a quote and now I'm watching a video about rescuing lost puppies.

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Joe Gremillion @jbgremillion.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

A little iPhone astrophotography: The galaxy looms over Sequoia National Park early one frigid morning in early May 2022. I took many photos before getting the composition, exposure, and focus to work. The quality’s not professional grade, but I enjoyed the challenge.

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Joe Gremillion @jbgremillion.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Landscapes and seascapes are easy photos at Pismo Pier. What if we explored shadows and highlights? Slats provided striking contrast on a bright December afternoon.

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Joe Gremillion @jbgremillion.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

The beach sand was just damp enough to leave inch-tall hoodoos after a truck pushed dunes away from a walkway. Amazing details appear in surprising places.

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Joe Gremillion @jbgremillion.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

What started as “ask me about photography” is now exploring ideas for photo lessons. What would you want to learn? forms.gle/5PMNbhwxsuc1...

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Katherine Bonn @katherinebonn.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Screw pretty in pink. I'd rather be witty in print.

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