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Milena McKay 👠 @reallymckay.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

So honored for Reverence to be named finalist in Romance (Adult Fiction) category in the Foreword Indies Awards 🥳 Congratulations to all and hugs to my wonderful friends and fellow finalists @bywaterbooks.bsky.social @alainaerdell.bsky.social @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social 🥰

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

You don't want to miss this! Join me in half an hour as I moderate a group of amazing authors who will read kissing scenes from their books. We'll have some Q&A about writing them, too. It's gonna be a good time. It's FREE! Register using the link in the image. @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

I just subscribed to 5 Calls Newsletter! buttondown.com/5calls It's overwhelming, this whole new regime. Too much to rise up to. This org helps to break it into consumable parts. To misuse an old saying - "How do you destroy an elephant? One action at a time."

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5 Calls Newsletter

The 5 Calls Newsletter breaks down what your representatives are voting on and what you can do to influence them. From your friends at 5 Calls

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

If you're in the mood for something a little less dystopian in your feed, K.Aten ‪@katenauthor.bsky.social invited me to be the featured author in her‬ monthly newsletter. Check it out and see how we bond over our dogs, chai, and katana swords. mailchi.mp/71bab15dae4a...

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Fletcher's Corner - February 2025

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Check out the review @lesbireviewed.bsky.social gave Accidentally in Love! I'm so grateful for their support of the sapphic book community and the exceptional quality of their review process. I especially enjoyed how they kept me on the edge of my seat with the daily progress posts!

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Honestly, me too. I have initiative, but I'm weak at the execution. I will work on instigation with my friends who are good at execution.

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Remember the covid days & the sense of community that showed up? Let's find ways to nurture & create the connections that kept us sane during that time. Zoom dates, writing dates, game dates, & watch parties cured some of the loneliness & isolation. And we can even do them in person. I'm in for it.

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I love his work. My gnomes started as a holiday decoration but are now out full time. I get so many complements on them.

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Good friends take your new book for long walks on the beach. Thank you, @aliciagael.bsky.social for letting her hang out with @nancampbellwrites.bsky.social's new book and your upcoming release.

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Is it ridiculous to be jealous of my book because it’s at the beach with you and not me? Haha! Thank you @aliciagael.bsky.social

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

NetGalley users! I'm not sure how long my latest book, Accidentally in Love, will be available on NetGalley, but I'd love to hear what you have to say about it! For all those who've left reviews, thank you, thank you, thank you!!! bit.ly/3CMxb65

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Accidentally in Love

NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies to book advocates and industry professionals. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley comm...

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I'm definitely remembering the trans folks I know and the ones I have yet to meet. I'm in awe of your courage and how so many of you find a way to continue to be kind after enduring the actions of those who wouldn't know kindness if it was right before their eyes. I'm so glad you're still here.

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Keep scrolling if you're still too raw from all the chaos... But...if you're interested in finding journalists who are less likely to be swayed by the $$$ and 'clout' of billionaires, here's a list of independent journalists to explore.

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Just another couple of sycophants. Disappointing yet not surprising.

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

I was so happy to see @levarburton.bsky.social win the National Humanities Award last year. He has worked ferociously and endured so much from those who would see books banned. Yet he persists! My three daughters and I love him.

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Many ask "Where are the sapphic authors?" They're here! Thanks for collecting and sharing, @jaeauthor.bsky.social! (May I be added? Pretty please?)

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Jae 🏳️‍🌈 @jaeauthor.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I just created a starter pack for anyone who loves sapphic fiction. It includes mostly authors, book sites, and other cool people + 2 feeds you might want to subscribe to. go.bsky.app/gWx5qw It’s not meant to be a list of *all* sapphic authors, but I have created a longer list too.

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Shameless plug: A few of my books have characters over 40 Can't Leave Love- small-town romance Lost Harbor- two nuns find each other after being thrown out of a convent years earlier. Part of a series but it stands alone. No Experience Required- a woman with bipolar thought she'd never find love...

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

That's a supremely evocative photo and the quote totally vibes with it. I love old graveyards—a trait I inherited from my mom (RIP).

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

The voices of writers and literature lovers soon became extinct due to 'algorithms.' i.e. the policing of our activity to please the owners, not the users. This slice of community is a balm to my soul. Thank you, all you vintage and new friends. I hope this place stays cool.

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

You know what is refreshing and awesome? Friends are seeing and interacting with my posts on this app. Not only that. They are reposting some of them. Even brand new friends. I remember when this was the usual on the ex-bird app, but that went away and even got worse with the dictator's concubine.

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Hey, if Harper Lee could take a breather for decades, a few years should be fine. Once an author, always an author.

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Ask your friend 'Why limit yourself?' Books are like breathing: necessary and life-saving. Self-care is critical!

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Oh, and btw, I laughed harder than I probably should have at your handle on this app. Do you remember when we shared that office when we both worked at the gulag and you told me I backspace more than anyone you ever knew? That permanently lives in my head. In a good way.😜

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I await the announcement of your pending visit with fervent anticipation, Mikey!

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I can relate to that kind of writing hangover. Can't wait to read your latest!

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

That works! I like single-word titles and that fits the theme of the story.

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I feel lucky to have witnessed a live reading of this by @abbycraden.bsky.social at the last @goldencrownls.bsky.social conference. Highly recommend.

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Personally, I like the word 'skirmish.' But I don't think that has the impact you're looking for. How about 'spar' or 'punch' or 'throttle?' There's also 'retaliate,' 'bludgeon,' or 'annihilate.' I think all of those would be perfect for a sapphic action/romance. Don't you?

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I first had you at "beer for lunch" at Thirsty Thursdays....which I miss almost as much as I miss you :-)

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

So much better than the "just a few ads before you get to watch the movie you freaking BOUGHT. I'm not bitter...

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

People have posted about a browser extension that will scan the list of people you follow on the ex-bird site & help you find & follow them here on Bluesky. You can find it here: skyfollowerbridge dot com. I did it & found several hundred people I followed there & imported most of them here.

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

You want sapphic romance? You want good feels in this dark and troubled time? Take a break for a few hours with Accidentally in Love. There's a cute dog named Jetty in it! 🐕 🐾 Buy it here: bit.ly/3UQbmZB

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Kimberly Cooper Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 ✍️ @kcoopergriffin.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

I finally filed for divorce from the abusive ex-bird site. It's official @ the end of the month. I'm celebrating my freedom by following as many LGBTQIA+ folks here as I can. If you're part of the family or an ally, I want to know you. Pls drop a 🌈 or a 🏳️‍🌈 or just say 'hi' and I'll follow you back.

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