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Chick Gone Bad 🐸🐱🦖🏳️‍🌈♀️🇺🇦 @chickgonebad.bsky.social · 3h

Just heard someone call a Cybertruck a “Klanborghini.” Well, fuck. That’s its name now.

Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 6h

I had to get my badge updated today at work, which meant a new photo. Usually I hate these things. But my smile in the new photo says, "I love my life!" WHO IS THIS WOMAN??? 😂

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Jonathan Kennedy @getradified.net · 10h

This looks cool as hell.

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 13h

In a nutshell

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 15h

Absolutely LOVED The Calamities, @chuckwendig.bsky.social. That is, when Dolly would let me read it. That fucking ROOM (you know which one) will haunt me. 😆

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 15h

Yesterday, I found the SECOND draft of a script-to-novel adaptation. (The script was optioned twice.) I'm stunned to see I'd done this much work 14 years ago and I forgot about it! It's about a criminal who tries to jack the car of a sweet, nerdy family man but winds up jacking his body instead. 👻

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I fucking love Ted Lasso. I fucking love Slow Horses. That's all.

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Especially the ones advocating that women stop using the pill because it's "poisonous."

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I'm on a mission, and have been for a while, to read books that I could never write. Not because of the content, but because of their brilliant execution. I've talked to writers who avoid reading because they don't want it to "influence" their work. I want to be influenced! I want to learn! ☀️

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Horned Lark Press @hornedlarkpress.com · 28/09/2026

Today, as every day, is a great day not to use AI and to shun all work that uses it.

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Shadow (he/him) @shad0.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Latin verb for “to learn” is “discere.” The Latin noun for “the underworld” is “infernus.” Accordingly, “I learn for the Hell of it” in Latin is “disco inferno.”

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

HOORAY!!!! CONGRATS, LILI! Doggie books for babies.

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

On Bisexual Visibility Day, all the cool queer kids know that La Maupin was the original disaster bisexual in 17th century France -- more "disaster" because she killed men in duels. But, you say, where are all the books about her? RIGHT HERE, BITCHES. ↙️

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Yes, I'm saying that fans imitate Christians in their behaviors and how they interact with their favorite narrative. I also liken Mormonism to fan fiction. You DO want to read this.

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

When human beings are deeply affected by a story — whether it’s of faith or fiction — they interact with that story in similar ways especially when it deals with themes of death, resurrection and a Magical Savior. Here's my paper on the subject.

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Maybe...I should write some Call of Cthulhu LitRPG? I have years of games I wrote for Dead Earth, our Lovecraftian LARP where we created realistic settings, special effects for sound and makeup, and fabulous props. LitRPG seems to do really well.

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I wrote a wicked short story called "Peer Review" where 3 women in tech suffer different kinds of harassment and decide to kill the CEO. You haven't read it because no one will publish it. Sounds about right.

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I love making little videos like this! Quotes from professional reviewers and book bloggers, regular readers, and acclaimed authors. But I don't use their names. Read what they say and enjoy.

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Brimstone & Blades

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It’s #FridayReads time and Hispanic Heritage Month, so let’s share books and boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. Here’s a paragraph from Coyote Songs (only $2.99!). You know, for no reason at all. Go ahead, share what you love! www.amazon.com/Coyote-Songs...

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

How the fuck is he tweeting from prison, much less solitary? That just doesn't happen unless he has a contraband phone. I hope this is taken away from him.

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This whole thread is brilliant. This is what I was trying to say. Many people who are using mean well. They want peace (like me!) but they don't know the origins of the phrase and how others (like Hamas) are using it. If you're still my friend at this point, I'm glad. This isn't easy to discuss.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, it's important to know accurate information about COVID-19 in order to protect yourself and others! Get the facts about common myths, and take steps to protect yourself and others.

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It looks like we’re *finally* at the magic Purcell point where Kavanaugh thinks we’re too close to the election for his party to rig it.

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

So far, four people have blocked me, all white people who don't know shit about anything but need to feel "right" about something. Things aren't always cut and dry. Welcome to adulthood.

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Do people realize that "Free Palestine" is a slogan that supports the *elimination* of Israel? While I find the genocide abhorrent, Israel is currently the only place in the Middle East that LGBTQ folk are safe. That women are considered equals. Where people have universal healthcare. 1/2

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I'm just here to say today that querying is hard. There's no way around it if you're unagented. It's hard on the soul and on one's patience. Just keep at it. If you decide to go with self-publishing, godspeed. That, too, is difficult. Persistence and discipline are the marrow of luck.

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I and my demon Bekleth are loving @chuckwendig.bsky.social's THE CALAMITIES. Of course, the family name "Mayne" reminds me of this bordeaux I used to drink from the French winery Château Mayne Guyon. The book is far more enjoyable than the wine.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 27/05/2026

Today's episode of It's Storytime with @wilwheaton.net features my short story, "With Her Serpent Locks" and a conversation between us. Go listen! wilwheaton.net/podcast/

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Remembering that time at StokerCon that I played Werewolf: The Apocalypse with @stephengrahamjones.com, George RR Martin, @chuckwendig.bsky.social, and Nancy Holder. Fans brought us wolf ears to wear. Stephen and I were, of course, game.

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Snopes is killing it these days, tackling so much shit we see and read. I'm a subscriber now because I want to support that kind of fact-checking. It's more important than ever.

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Well, crap. However, this might not be due to WorldCon. This could be from Thursday's PT session or Saturday night's visit to the theater. So far, asymptomatic but that could change. Just warning everyone.

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

So far I'm testing negative for COVID-19. I'll test again tomorrow. @scottedelman.bsky.social @laworldcon.bsky.social

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Bill Taylor @caldesertsun.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

@lamaupin.bsky.social Arrived today. Almost certain it is a second copy, but I can't find #1, so it goes on the stack with the Snows.

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Mocha and Dolly both have been so happy that I'm home again. But Mocha has been doing a lot of lap time. Today she tried to rub her head against my chin while I was working, which she's never done before. My little love. 🥰

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I got silly with the Doctor Who props while no one was watching. #worldcon #doctorwho

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Lemme explain. The WorldCon Poetry Deathmatch has never before had an audience member win. Usually it's one of the panelists. I was a bit of a ringer, I admit. The panel poets Brandon O'Brien and Terese Mason Pierre were brilliant, so I'm humbled. Thank you to Rebecca Demarest for moderating!

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Hey @y-eliot.bsky.social! I WON THE POETRY DEATH MATCH! All bow before the gym shark!

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I am re-reading The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec, this time in English. I admit that my comprehension the first time around in French was dodgy. I then watched the movie by Luc Besson, which I found very entertaining. I love her. She's cranky, she smokes, and she crossdresses.

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

My birthday request: For anyone who has not bought any of my books, I would love for you to order a book from Ruby's Books in Folsom, CA and have it shipped to you for $6. This supports me, an independent bookstore, and books in general. You can also request a signed copy. Merci!

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

We watched the first episode of STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE and I really enjoyed it. I wish Bill Prady and Chuck Lorre knew how much my disabled sister loves BIG BANG THEORY. She watches every season in succession, over and over. It gives her so much joy.

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

For the record, I absolutely love Canada. I wish all this bullshit wasn't happening. What a great country. It has its faults like all others. However, I love its people nonetheless.

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

HAHAHA! In our recent move, I labeled boxes "Goth shit," "Good music, unlike the shit in the other boxes" and "Wild Rumpus".

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Maria Alexander @lamaupin.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I mistyped. THREE WEEKS. Pancreatic cancer took her quickly. I'm still in shock.

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