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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I am most proud of my recent book, "Sor Juana, My Beloved," the historical bio of Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, the brilliant 17th century Mexican nun. That and my first book are at maryannshank.com . #indieauthors #writingcommunity Thank you for shining this spotlight!

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MaryAnn Shank – MaryAnn the Writer

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Novelicious @novelicious.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is well done. Van #Gogh #writing #painting #directing #film Leo Di Lux #NightmareLens #Hollywood #TwitterBook

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Come visit on Substack! It's SuzysShelf, where all is in woman space. #women #books #authors #writing

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Kate Michaelson @katemichaelson.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Catnip for mystery lovers: the first woman Chief Inspector of Scotland Yard, an English manor house murder, plus Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Ngaio March, and Margery Allingham. Check it out at suzysbooks.com/four-queens-... #womensleuths #goldenage #suzysbooks @rclbrooklyn.bsky.social

Four Queens of Crime book cover featuring a knife on a red background

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Kate Michaelson @katemichaelson.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I love the concept of the book "50 After 50" by @mariaolsen.bsky.social ! It's about evaluating your life in middle age, setting new goals, and remembering it's never to late to go after them. #suzysbooks suzysbooks.com

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Kate Michaelson @katemichaelson.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

If the buzz about this book didn't already win me over, the gorgeous cover would have! Check out this and other books by women here: suzysbooks.com/faerie-morga... #suzysbooks #fantasybooks #histfic

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Kate Michaelson @katemichaelson.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

If you loved Braiding Sweetgrass as much as I did, you might like the books recommended at Suzy's Crew. You can sign up for the free, once-per-week newsletter to learn about books by women: suzysbooks.com #suzysbooks #booksbywomen

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Kate Michaelson @katemichaelson.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

It is 1976 and Hanley, Minnesota has a bicentennial parade in the works. Is this a task for lunch ladies? Their answer would be "no." For more titles like this, check out suzysbooks.com #suzysbooks #womensfiction #midwestbooks #minnesota

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Kate Michaelson @katemichaelson.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

1924 Brooklyn. Love, crime, and no turning back. Gun Girl and the Tall Guy tells the true story of Brooklynites Celia and Ed Cooney. Check out this book and more books by women at suzysbooks.com Be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter! #Truecrime #suzysbooks #JazzAge

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Julie Snider @juliesniderauthor.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Check out this edge-of-your-seat historical fiction novel based on a Brooklyn pair determined to avoid the cops as they commit robbery after robbery! Available at suzysbooks.com. #Marykabiaggio #truecrime #historicalfiction

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

A criminal with a conscience -- wow!

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

For fans of the Arthurian legend. A young faerie just stepping into her power, with evil shadows in castle stairwells, and a Merlin who is not entirely supportive. See it at www.suzysbooks.com/faerie-morgana #suzysbooks #Arthurianlegend #legends #writers #magic #litfic #witches

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

A magical, mystical journey. A broken heart. Why does a Hindu God care? More at suzysbooks.com #histfic #historicalfiction #guesthouseforganesha #ganesha #histfic #writers #authors

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Kate Michaelson @katemichaelson.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

I'm loving this small-town mystery by @juliesniderauthor.bsky.social. It has a beautiful setting, complex characters, and a plot that keeps me guessing. #lesbianprotagonist #bookban #JapaneseInternment

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Kate Michaelson @katemichaelson.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I'm starting Judith Teitelman's Guesthouse for Ganesha, a blend of magical realism and historical fiction. Kirkus describes it as "an intensely beautiful world in which different cultures merge." Check out more books by and for women here: suzysbooks.com @judithteitelman.bsky.social #historicalfic

Image of Ganesha balancing on a spool of thread

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

There's a tremendous new site for women who read: suzysbooks.com If you are a writer, there may be a spot for you on Suzy's Crew. #writers #authors #womensbooks #bookpromo #selfpublishing Join us as we build a magnificent catalog of women's books! Independent publishers are welcome.

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Me too, Kate! It has so much that I look for in a good read, and more.

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Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Good morning, creatives! I've been too busy lately, dashing off here and there. I need to be in one place for an extended period of time to get my creative juices flowing. That won't happen for another week yet. Sigh. Ah, well. I'll edit. #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

@authorsguild.bsky.social In the 1960s gay/lesbians were denied service in the Peace Corps. If discovered, they were summarily dismissed, shipped home with no supper. One determined lesbian made it through the selection maze to serve in Somalia. This is her story.

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

@authorsguild.bsky.social Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, the brilliant 17th century Mexican nun, had two passions in life: Poetry and the Viceroy's wife.

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Send to your reps: Pass Jt. Resolution NOW: "Mr. Zelensky, we are so sorry. We apologize for the hissy fit of the kid in charge. The citizens of the United States respect and honor you and your country." A simple statement. If Congress can't support it, they should all be kicked out. #Ukraine

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

People on X are calling for AOC's arrest for posting this.... so I am posting it everywhere!

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General Strike US @generalstrikeus.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Another great poster from one of our coalition members ✊ #uspolitics #generalstrike

A poster saying The Strike is Coming and sharing the generalstrikeus.com website to sign your strike card.

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

California had a female stagecoach driver too. Her name escapes me (Charley, maybe?), but she is reputed to be the first woman to ever vote in California, which she could do because she disguised herself as a man -- lol. #oldWest #AmericanWest #Californiahistory

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

With all the distress in the world, gift yourself some silliness, whether gnome or gnot. (from Jacqui Lawson cards) #writers #authors #booksky

An Idyllic forest with two gnomes at tea time.

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

On BBC's Essential List this morning.

US flag made of matches, with the corner match lit.

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Standing up for what you believe isn't easy. But do it anyway. #blackhistory

Rosa Parks: Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today's mighty oak is yesterday's nut that held its ground.

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Women! for Valentine's Day, snuggle with your best girl and read chapter 6. #romantic #lgbt #gifts #valentine #romance #lesbian #historicalfic A glass of wine is optional. amzn.to/419irIm

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Ms. Angelou no doubt did many splendid things throughout many lives. #feminism #blackhistory #womenshistory #poets #writers

Maya Angelou quote: "I am grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in another life."

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

"The Year of the Child," just out today. As a 15-year-old, she abandoned her child. Now she turns over heaven and earth to find that child. A thoughtful story that so many women can relate to, a story we need to hear. #feminism #mothers

Cover image of pink booties hung on a string

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I get requests for money to “fight” the oligarchs securing power. But the best way to use our money is to disarm them and starve the corporations. Step down, step away from big box, step toward local vendors and farmers markets. It matters. #consumer #politicalpower #localpower

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

If you could stage a presentation of your best work, where would it be? This is from "First Dream", Sor Juana's lyrical masterpiece, presented at the Cloisters. What would yours look like? #poets #writers #writerscommunity #booksky #drama #poetry

A lit wire-like image of an eagle in flight against the dark wall of the Cloisters, held up by one actor/dancer.

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

As #writerscommunity , our voices count. Not only count, but are needed. #author #writer

"When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful." Malala Yousafzai

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Oh, no. So sorry it was so short. This was an event that could have captured hearts for many performances. Thank you for letting me know.

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

If you are in the NY area, treat yourself to the spectacular new #opera of the #sorjuana #poem, "Primero Sueno." ("First Dream") It winds through the Cloisters, with dancers and audience following. It is the sole poem she wrote only for herself, a masterpiece in every respect. #poet #poetry

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

"All life is interrelated, and we are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be." ~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

I really enjoy poetry, especially on a cold rainy night. Thank you for recommending this.

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Judith Lindbergh @judithlindbergh.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

AKMARAL is an AUDIOBOOK! Listen here. Available everywhere: amzn.to/3W8VmTs www.barnesandnoble.com/w/akmaral-ju... www.everand.com/audiobook/80... #audiobook #audiobooklover #audiobookaddict #akmaralnovel #authorscommunity #litfic #histfic #ancienthistory #amazonwomen @regalhouse.bsky.social

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

What is your favorite thing? Will you do it soon? #authors #writers #travelers

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Mary Mackey, author @marymackeyauthor.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

“I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape. Something waits beneath it; the whole story doesn’t show.” -Andrew Wyeth #winter #AndrewWyeth

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Eleanor Roosevelt is my she-ro in so many ways. She led the fight for women's rights at the UN, fought for recognition of black pilots in WWII, led a coterie of women who supported each other, and so much more. #womenshistory #womensrights The lady had moxie.

Eleanor Roosevelt: You must do the thing you think you cannot do.

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