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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Popping in to say that I absolutely love this story and lots of folks should read it. clarkesworldmagazine.com/garcia_07_26/

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This Is an Emergency Broadcast by R.S.A. Garcia

Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Uh, no Caribbean books in this section.

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I know this is “Read Caribbean Month” but I’ve been clearing my TBR and instead it became “Buy Caribbean”. Anyway, here’s a list of mostly Caribbean books I’ve bought this month: Let Me Liberate You (Andie Davis) Here Comes the Sun (Nicole Dennis-Benn) A House for Miss Pauline (Diana McCauley) 1)

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Actually surprised at the amount of vitamins in there. Wish she had mixed it together and made baked some Cheetos.

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R.S.A. Garcia (BUY THE NIGHTWARD) @rsagarcia.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I'm not doing so great right now. I've had horrible back pain for almost a week, but the meds are barely working & I don't have the funds to do more tests to help figure out what's wrong. If you could help me out so I could get some scans done, I'd appreciate it. www.gofundme.com/f/help-r-s-a...

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Donate to Help R. S. A. Garcia Pay for Cancer Expenses, organized by Arula Ratnakar

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Trying to clear my TBR for the millionth time, finally found a prompt list I can work with and so far I’ve cleared three books and added one. So, like, good luck to me.

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P.A. Cornell (She/Her) @cornellwriter.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Honored to be judging this contest with the amazing @rsagarcia.bsky.social. Get those submissions in soon! (And please feel free to share widely)

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Dream Foundry @dreamfoundry.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The Dream Foundry Contest for Emerging Artists and Writers is now open!! No submission fees No rights encumbered 1st Place: $1500 (the art contest’s prize money as part of the Monu Bose Memorial Prize) 2nd Place: $750 3rd Place: $400 Submit by June 8, 2026 1/2

Contest for Emerging Artists

No submission fees
No rights Encumbered
Submit a portfolio of speculative illustration
Finalists judged by Becca Farrow and Hannah Vardit

Cash prizes!
1st Place: $1500 (the art contest’s prize money as part of the Monu Bose Memorial Prize)
2nd Place: $750
3rd Place: $400

Open between April 13 - June 8, 2026

Contest for Emerging Writers

No submission fees
No rights Encumbered
Submit a speculative short stories up to 10,000 words
Finalists judged by R.S.A. Garcia and P.A. Cornell

Cash prizes!
1st Place: $1500
2nd Place: $750
3rd Place: $400

Open between April 13 - June 8, 2026

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I rewrote the first half of this book many, many times, and touched the second half comparatively little. But if I don’t get it right, how can I move forward?

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Suzan the chalant goth @sillysyntax.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

I often see posts saying name an author who you've read 5 books by. I'm interested in short stories. So how about, name an author you've read 3 short stories by? Also, the stories have to be published in the last 10 years. Also, don't say me. 😂

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Bought two new pairs of running shorts. Ready for the road 2026.

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Anyway, one little bit of joy in my life right now is that I was able to repaint the house and redecorate my bedroom and when I’m able to get the Christmas stuff up, that will be the best part.

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

If they’re not warmongering, they’re doing mass layoffs, harassing migrants, lying to the public, facilitating insane price increases, implementing absurd restrictions on national cultural events to suit goodness knows who, and basically trying to tank our economy. Who is winning here?

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Did 16.5km in 2 hrs and 53 mins this morning and while I definitely will need to take the rest of today off, I’m proud of how well this half marathon training is coming along.

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Got ingredients for a simple charcuterie board and I’m on my third straight day of eating that, knowing full well that eating so much cheese is inviting a migraine, so 😬

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Writing development: deleted 7k words off my novella to improve my mental health. Now to rework this into something I actually like. Running progress: finished week 1 of my half marathon training with approximately 21km (accumulated total.) 7k + 5k + 9k

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Had my third road race for the year today (one 6k and two 5k,) and I’ve improved my times considerably. From 1 hr to complete the 6k, to 53.07 for the first 5k to 47.20 to complete the second. Next race is a 10k and aiming for 1 hr 10 minutes.

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Started running for 5ks in June, walking before that, and I think my shoes are done. Which, yay, new shoes time but also wow!

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

I seem to have caught a 5k bug. One race a month is not a bad idea, is it?

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Took part in my second 5k for the year, at the Cipriani College of Labour, and it rained so much, and so hard to the end, that I was soaked to the bone. But I had fun so I need to do more of these.

Part of my face amongst the crowd before the race begins.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 09/07/2025

Nineteen years ago this week, an unexpected conversation at Readercon led to the creation of Clarkesworld. The day before, I had no interest in working in publishing. As hard as it is sometimes, I can't imagine not doing it now. Oh and please subscribe if you can clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

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Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

This is so wrong. This man needed to be under the jail.

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Went for the walk today that I was supposed to do before the 6k and I feel like I’ve forgotten how to walk? Or maybe I was just holding myself stiffly because I’m still a little sore from the race? Either way, it was nice to be outside. The sermon by speakerphone was unexpected.

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Did a 6k today with SewaTT and though it took me an hour, it was a fun time. Next time I’ll do it in less (as long as I don’t hurt my leg again 😭)

Me smiling with medal after today’s 6k walk/run

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R.S.A. Garcia (BUY THE NIGHTWARD) @rsagarcia.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Happy Juneteenth! Have a little clip of me reading from my Nebula & Sturgeon Award winning short story, TANTIE MERLE AND THE FARMHAND 4200, which is about an old woman, a robot & a goat-- --but also about personhood, acceptance, community & labor rights. www.uncannymagazine.com/article/tant...

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Throwing out shoes I bought and barely wore because a pandemic sent everyone indoors and the increasing heat dry-rotted them actually sucks. I can’t even give them away because they’re crumbling.

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

It’s the way this book is fighting me. What do you mean these sentences feel like a summary and not proper narration. What is going on?

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Not me thinking the rain has stopped only for thunder to go off like a shot overheard. Welcome, welcome rainy season.

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R.S.A. Garcia (BUY THE NIGHTWARD) @rsagarcia.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Psst... If you'd like to read a real book, written by a real author, during your summer, my bittersweet fantasy novella THE UNBEARABLE TASTE OF FRUIT AND WINE, about a woman who can taste lies & truth & the thief that turns her life upside down, is now 5.99. www.android-press.com/product-page...

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The Unbearable Taste of Fruit and Wine (EPUB) | Android Press

Click Here to pre-order the paperback edition of this book. This eBook is also available atBookshop.orgBarnes and NobleAmazon Iris has spent her life under the watchful eye of the Archmagus, the enigm...

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R.S.A. Garcia (BUY THE NIGHTWARD) @rsagarcia.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

UPDATE: I've a month left in my recovery, my external stitches are out & I got the results from my Gynae team. NO CANCER CELLS DETECTED! I'm so relieved! Next week: breast team results. Also, I'm only 10% from my goal! Thank you all SO MUCH & please boost! www.gofundme.com/f/help-r-s-a...

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Made my furthest distance and latest cycling goal today! 8.2 miles / 13.2km into town. Tired but accomplished.

Parked next to some greenery on the sidewalk in the town.

Bathed in the early morning sunshine near some greenery in the town.

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Writing historical fiction is a whole lot of using an object / term / slang, pausing, and then quickly searching up its origins to see if it fits. But also giving myself a little leeway because sometimes it doesn’t matter.

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Back in the “writing books is a lot of fun” mood and let me tell you, I’m having a great time.

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R.S.A. Garcia (BUY THE NIGHTWARD) @rsagarcia.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

So far this year, my girl @sillysyntax.bsky.social novella, Countess, set in a West Indian space opera future, has been long-listed for the BSFAs & nominated for the Locus, Nebula & Aurora. Now it's a bookseller pick on Libro! Do yourself a favour & check it out! libro.fm/audiobooks/9...

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Countess Audiobook on Libro.fm

A queer Caribbean anti-colonial Count of Monte Cristo set in space in which a betrayed captain seeks revenge on the interplanetary empire that subjugated her people for generations. Virika Sameroo liv...

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Bugs, Yaoist @bugsmaytrix.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

no he didn't that's not him what the fuck is wrong with you freaks

Man speaks to killer from beyond the grave in Arizona courtroom through Al video
An Al video of Christopher Pelkey forgave his killer in court in what officials believe was the first use of Al to deliver a victim impact statement.

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Wrote about bougainvillea flowers in my story set in 1654 Trinidad when they were first described in the late 1700s and I’m not sure they had made their way to island before then. Oops.

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Best part of riding a bike is not having to look for a park when I went to vote this morning.

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Started the day with a 10k cycle, so that’s me done for the day.

The “Start” line for a foot race I missed. But I made it my goal for the cycle. The “Finish” line has been erased by the rain though.

Me, proud of myself for that 10k ride. Soaked my top drinking water though, did not sweat as much as I expected

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The World Food Program says its food stocks in Gaza have run out under Israel's nearly 8-week-old blockade.

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

I forgot how fun these are. But if 1000 pieces are so stressful, how do I get up to 1500?

Assembled sections and scattered pieces of a zodiac circular puzzle

Scattered pieces of a zodiac themed puzzle.

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Bill Campbell @rosariumbill.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

OK, now we have FIVE HOURS and $4,190 to go! By pledge, by signal boost, by carrier pigeon, please help us get there! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/r...

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Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

That’s a wild thing to say considering that they have value when it comes to training their LLM. Also, this is plain absurd.

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