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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Haven't posted much recently, but we have good news in House Christie: Everyone, meet my new void kitty, Salem, a 6-pound tyrant who is whipping my two much-bigger boys into shape. #manners #alphabitch #girlpower #catsofbluesky She is 13 and--get this--still chases her own tail!

picture of a black cat on a bathroom counter.

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Well, my mother's memorial is over. On to the rest of my life. RIP, mom.

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Must be, bc this look is going on at my house rn, too.

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

My mom died tonight. I'm not yet sure what to do with that.

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Happy Caturday from Freddy and India!

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Mom's assisted living facility *exploded* 3 days ago, 7 months after she moved in. Now under investigation for at least a month. She is safe at a nearby facility, but has no belongings & needs a long-term place for the 2nd time this year. I empathize deeply with her trauma. Also: F. M. L.

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Hello, all! Looking for good places to promote a new NF book on writing historical fiction. Please reply if you have an outlet and would like a press release and/or ARC. #booksky #writingcommunity #histfic #historicalfiction

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Jillianne Hamilton 🦇 @jilly.ca · 08/03/2025

I co-edited this book with @marichristie.bsky.social and we both wrote a few chapters for it! Perfect for #HistoricalFiction newbies or those looking to freshen up their skills. Pre-order on Amazon: amzn.to/402ebZm Pre-order at other retailers: books2read.com/craftingstor... #AuthorSky #AmWriting

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

The Democratic party money-making machine sure isn't taking a day off. (Fear-mongering at the same volume as ever.) Sure, they need money to be the opposition party, but I'm not throwing good money after bad. Until I see more elected officials-including my own-taking direct action, not a GD dime.

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Anyone in Denver who is going to protests, my mom, who is in assisted living, wanted to do something for the cause, so we (and a couple of friends) made protest signs. If you want any, please DM me. We'd love to see them get used. (Please share!)

Anti-fascist protest signs for anyone in Denver who can use them.

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I saw something yesterday that resonated with me, so I'm paraphrasing. Trans folk (and immigrants, and others in Round One...) are not canaries in a coal mine. We don't need them to die to know we are unsafe. They are not disposable. (And neither are canaries.)

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

I wanna see more congresspeople engaging in civil disobedience. The time for speeches is drawing to a close (read: over). Direct action now.

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Cancelling Kindle Unlimited? How about Netflix? Stopped going to Target? Great. So while I know you have some spare cash, let me invite you to invest just $5 or $12 of that into helping me build a sustainable publishing company that centers Black & brown authors. Leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

FINISHED! Just in time to go to bed. G'night, all.

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I love editing. I love the book I am working on. Yet, here I am on Bluesky with a stiff neck, aching shoulders, and only three more chapters to go. I have zero reason not to push through. So... here I go. If you see me here before another hour has passed, boot me off.

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

@caitoneill.bsky.social So... asking for a friend... does it count as striking if I use my PTO? ;-)

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Day 21. I know Black History Month is about looking at what we have already contributed to this country. But I’m asking you to invest just $5 or $12 into what I’m trying to offer to the future. The work we are doing makes a real difference for marginalized authors Leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com

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Kathy Steinemann, Writer, Author, Poet @kathyswriter.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

“𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬” “really helping me” “Every writer should have” “Telling a good story becomes telling and showing a great story.” “Valuable Advice” “brilliant” kathysteinemann.com/Musings/book... #Writers #WritingCommunity #Writing #KathySWriter

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The Writer’s Lexicon Series: Favorites of Writing Coaches

Transform wooden characters into believable personalities your readers will love. Or hate. Kathy Steinemann cuts through the rules and shows you how. #Words

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Super excited to promote this excellent resource for historical fiction authors by the Paper Lantern Writers, which I co-edited (and contributed to) with @jilly.ca. Available for preorder now wherever you buy books. (Table of Contents in the comments.) www.Books2Read.com/craftingstories

Coming Soon! Crafting Stories from the Past: A How-To Guide for Writing Historical Fiction, by the Paper Lantern Writers. Preorder now wherever books are sold!

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

I told y’all my goal was for my publishing imprint to be self-sustaining by the anniversary of me partnering with Bindery. Well, it’s crunch time! The anniversary is in just seven days and we have over 200 subscribers to go. Help me get there. Subscribe for just $5 or $12 right now! Thank you!!!

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Bindery Books

Dismantling systems of oppression one book at a time.

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Writers and creators with privilege, want to use it to support the marginalized/oppressed creatives in your communities? Sign up for the Writing the Other "Are You My Ally?" Webinar! Deadline to register is March 2nd! writingtheother.com/are-you-my-a...

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Are You My Ally? A Webinar for Writers and Creators - Writing the Other

Join authors Nisi Shawl and K. Tempest Bradford for a webinar that will empower would-be allies to support marginalized creatives.

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

@latelordchatham.bsky.social OMG! I can't believe I found you again!!! (And not in The Bad Place!) YAY! How are you?

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

I really have to find a way of distracting myself from doomscrolling besides cooking. After I eat this lovely beef stew and pineapple upside-down cake. And then doomscroll a little bit. (I can stop whenever I want........)

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Suanne Laqueur @suannelqr.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

If you are a married woman who took your husband’s last name and you do not have a passport, GET. YOUR. PASSPORT. NOW. Go to VoteRiders.org or Spread The Vote for help with Voter ID.

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VoteRiders: Voter ID Help

VoteRiders provides free information and help with voter ID in all US states. We can help you make sure you have the ID you need to vote!

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

That part 👇🏻

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Day 14. One easy way you can fight for change is by investing just $5 or $12 in my publishing imprint every month. We have impossible goals but I firmly believe that with community support, we can do impossible things. Consider being a part of our fight for authors. Leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Trump’s latest executive order (that was no doubt written by psychopath RFK Jr.) goes after antidepressants. As someone whose life was saved by them, you will pry my prozac from my cold dead hands. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

Sec. 5. Initial Assessment and Strategy from the Make America Healthy Again Commission. (a) Make our Children Healthy Again Assessment. Within 100 days of the date of this order, the Commission shall submit to the President, through the Chair and the Executive Director, the Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment, which shall:
(i) identify and describe childhood chronic disease in America compared to other countries;
(ii) assess the threat that potential over-utilization of medication, certain food ingredients, certain chemicals, and certain other exposures pose to children with respect to chronic inflammation or other established mechanisms of disease, using rigorous and transparent data, including international comparisons;
(iii) assess the prevalence of and threat posed by the prescription of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, stimulants, and weight-loss drugs;
(iv) identify and report on best practices for preventing childhood health issues, including through proper nutrition and the promotion of healthy lifestyles;

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Day 11 of reminding you how important it is to support publishers that uplift dissenting voices. If you want to help my publishing imprint bring Black and brown stories to life successfully, subscribe to our community for $5 or $12. Every dollar makes a difference! Leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Pay attention.

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

OMG! Pet insurance premium jumping from $800 last year to $1800 this year (for one of two cats)!!! Talk about gouging. I think my cats are paying for the LA wildfires. Anyone have a co they love that isn't Nationwide?

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I keep thinking I should get married for safety reasons (assuming i could find a candidate), then I realize I wouldn't be safe from my husband when my rights are gone.

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Sick of hearing "woke" from people who don't know what it means. I've been ditched by people who deemed me "not woke enough," and by people who said I was "too woke." I stopped paying attention to the word years ago, in favor of simple empathy and kindness. "Woke" from f47 makes me want to vomit.

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Sarah Robinson @sarahdesigns.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I don't want to be on ghastly x anymore but it's where a lot of my sales come from so this post is a brazen request for shares to spread the word about my work on a kinder platform that isn't run by a dangerous megalomaniac! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Sara... #selfemployedartist #ukgifthour #shopindie

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Gotta do laundry, wondering where my ecstasy went, and how I can trade in some "wise" for blissful ignorance, just for the day... bookshop.org/p/books/afte...

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After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path

How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I need to find a new escape that isn't cooking, or I'm going to double my weight in four years. (Assuming, of course, we can get food to cook.)

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The Harpy Sorceress is always spooky. @thehappysorceress.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

From Penzeys: through Sunday night our brand new regularly $23.95 Woke Gift Box is just $5 and our brand new $44.95 Rise & Shine Gift Box is just $10. enter the code of DEI at checkout and the most expensive 1/4 cup jar in your basket will be free. www.penzeys.com

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Every media type should read this award-winning historical fiction set during the Civil War. (If anyone in media wants it, I will send you a free ebook with no expectations.) "Every newspaper editor owes tribute to the devil. Harry Wentworth's bill just came due..." www.Books2Read.com/BlindTribute

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Available now at your favorite digital store!

Blind Tribute by Mari Anne Christie

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

About 10 posts in a row about how tired we all are. If you can find something little and dumb to laugh at, do it. I just giggled at a meme for about 30 straight seconds, and what an enormous lift! We've survived another day.

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

My India knows how much I need some extra snuggle tonight. Himz a g'boy. And he doesn't have a damn thing to say about fascism.

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Mari Christie @marichristie.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

With access to the Treasury payment system, they have access to anyone's bank account who ever used direct deposit for tax refunds or anything else. How long before undesirables lose access to $$ and credit? (Going full Handmaid's Tale here...) Anyone got a mattress I can borrow?

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Kelly Barnhill @kellybarnhill.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Abandoning trans rights means abandoning ALL rights. They are inseperable. Abandoning trans people is to abandon all people, and indeed our very humanity. Think about what the fascist asks for, and then think of the totality of its cost. And then say no. To all of it.

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