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Lisa Demented @redannie.bsky.social · 7h

Or, where can I buy your book?

Lisa Demented @redannie.bsky.social · 16h

"Love Against the Odds" Book Promo. October 1-31. Scandal. Survival. Passion that rewrites the rules. books.bookfunnel.com/passionpages... #historicalfiction #RegencyRomance #romancenovels

On a background of white with pink clouds are the words: Love against the odds, Book Promo. October 1-31. Three hearts in fading colors of red to pink are in the upper right under a red string with a heart in the middle. In the lower right is a book cover of a young woman looking over her shoulder. She wears a blue dress with a gold sash. The title is Uncovering Love by Lisa Demers.

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Tyler, from the Internet (Haunted) @tylerfromtheinternet.com · 09/10/2026

zoom meetings in October

Somebody has had the genius idea to make a Halloween decoration with a really cheap Ikea desk and a chair with a skeleton sitting on it and behind the computer in front of the skeleton is a TV with a zoom call Active with four other skeletons all logged on

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Anyway, like I said. Federal fascism is already here.

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Nothing really special to see, just a frog peacefully navigating on a leaf Original post

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Lisa Demented @redannie.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

10 slide story-telling for upcoming release: Hidden Love. Bedroom Eyes Book 5. A sailor discovers an enchanted cottage. Its occupant is neither fairy nor witch but a poor seamstress. He helps her both sew & answer a mystery. books2read.com/u/bQMGGe #historicalromancenovel #fairytaleretelling

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 07/10/2026

Canada is refusing to issue ISBNs to books primarily generated with AI. This illustrates both the urgency of the problem of the growing flood of slop books, and also the toothlessness of addressing it on the honor system without there also being consequences for lying

Use of artificial intelligence
By registering with ISBN Canada, you declare that your book was created by a human author. You may use AI tools only for limited support tasks, such as brainstorming ideas, checking grammar, or formatting your book. You must not use AI to generate the text, create the artwork, or translate the book. ISBN Canada does not issue ISBNs for works whose content is primarily generated by AI. LAC is currently reviewing its policy regarding the use of AI content creation and our guidance is subject to change.

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The Economist @economist.com · 08/10/2026

“Tax alpha”, America’s hottest investment strategy, often means creating losses to set against gains elsewhere and to reduce what is due to the IRS. It has long featured in the richest investors’ portfolios, but has become more widespread

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American investors’ trick to lower taxes: lose money

The taxman is losing patience with the shrewd use of tax losses

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CNN @cnn.com · 07/10/2026

Danish artist Jens Galschiøt unveiled a sculpture depicting a naked US President Donald Trump surrounded by golf equipment. It was unveiled on the grounds of the European Parliament building in Strasbourg.

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

"No one is too small to make a difference." - Greta Thunberg. Children's educators are activists. Activists are those who take strong, direct action to support or oppose change. Children's educators support, believe in children. Children make a difference, they are capable of significant change.

Mychal and Ms. Rachel smiling together for a photo

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Lisa Demented @redannie.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Don't make me cry! Childhood: that husky/samoyed mix who was a clown, liked to try to do handstands. Adulthood: the extra-long-living guinea pig who sang along to Mozart every am. Lettuce rewards for her performance.

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Lisa Demented @redannie.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I'm boycotting Target too. Trying to find online retailers (or small mom & pops). 😰It's hard.

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Lisa Demented @redannie.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I didn't even bother to look. Why support Zon?

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Kathy Steinemann, Writer, Author, Poet @kathyswriter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

. »When we talk about overpowered characters, it’s usually the heroes causing problems. … Nevertheless, villains can be overpowered as well. … Either way, the story has problems.« mythcreants.com/blog/five-vi... #WritingCommunity #KathySWriter

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Five Villains Who Are Too Powerful

The big bads need to be a little smaller.

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Lisa Demented @redannie.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

"Love Against the Odds" Book Promo. October 1-31. Scandal. Survival. Passion that rewrites the rules. books.bookfunnel.com/passionpages... #historicalfiction #RegencyRomance #romancenovels #WWIIromance #Victorianromance

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Regina Kammer @kammerotica.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Searching for your next favorite read? Check out these steamy historical romances! Includes Regency, Victorian, Western, Highlander, Time Travel! books.bookfunnel.com/bfhostslhist... #HistoricalRomance #SteamyRomance

Rectangular promotional graphic. Background has an assortment of painted flowers. On the left is a V shape, bordered with gold, with an image of a young woman in Regency attire. Against this is text: STEAMY HISTORICAL ROMANCE / September
https://books.bookfunnel.com/bfhostslhistrom/r3t6siez90

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Lisa Demented @redannie.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I was so focused on work that my daily 1 pm #spam call made me scream (cue embarrassment). I picked up phone to hit END, & they had ended call & SOMEHOW I ended up calling them back? Of course, they pinged me back. How's your day going?

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Erica Peck | Editor, Writer, Reader @shydogs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I don’t use AI to write or edit. Telling a story is one of the most human things you can do; letting a computer do it for you completely misses the point. If you're a writer who eschews AI, you deserve an editor who respects your story’s humanity. 📚 #editing #romance #romantasy #PNR #fantasy #scifi

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Art & Nature @capecodfairytales.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#Poetry #Art #Morning It is morning, and again I am the lucky person to be in it - Mary Oliver 🎨 Kaoru Yamada

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Lisabet Sarai @lisabetsarai.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Book lovers, the hunt is on! 🔎📚 Join the Coffee Time Romance Halloween scavenger hunt, follow the clues, and enter for a chance to win. Three winners will each receive a $10 Amazon.com gift certificate! Start hunting: www.coffeetimeromance.com

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Tl;dr: The correct response to fascists & ideological divides over democracy & the rule of law is Wargames, not lunch & talking across difference.

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War Games: Joshua's Famous Quote

Alt: War Games: Joshua's Famous Quote

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Lisa Demented @redannie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

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Tina Smith @smith.senate.gov · 02/10/2026

They spend all this time and money defending Richard Nixon but can’t prosecute the men in the Epstein Files?

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Danielle Lalonders @dlalonders.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

i love how popular Dressmaker is. really shows how we need to go back to making games catered to girls!!!! (and the gays)

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Penny Heart @pennyheartbooks.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It's time for this oldie but goodie again because I keep staying up stupidly late writing (because I've spent too long at work and/or doomscrolling).

Writers: If only I knew why I wasn't feeling good today
Body: You never sleep, you only eat snack foods, and you live on coffee. Not mention your daily crippling anxiety
Writers: I'm probably just tired, need some more coffee

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Mia Tsai says buy her books @itsamia.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

actual hot take: y'all, generally speaking, are not interested in supporting BIPOC and queer authors when they are not writing about Hurt and Trauma because it's not educational to you. even if the books have BIPOC and queer casts and are in new settings.

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Lisa Demented @redannie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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Iris Blobel @irisblobel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#MFRWHooks Oliver offers to sew by @redannie.bsky.social lisademers.danromas.com/oliver-offer...

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Lisa Demented @redannie.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Come check out the Bay Area Romance Writers. Our next meeting is: Saturday, October 10 at 9 am. Speaker: Alyssa Jarret. www.bayarearomancewriters.com/blog #romanceauthor #SanFranciscoBayArea #aspiringauthor #RomanceAuthorsLife #RomanceWritingGoals #RomanceWriter

At the top: Autumn Bucket List. Along the side are orange leaves interspersed with branches holding multiple leaves. Multiple labels in peach list: - Sketch a Story - Get Writer's Block - Seek Help - Try the BARW - Next Meeting: - October 10 - Bay Area Romance Writers.

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NPR @npr.org · 25/09/2026

The Pacific Ocean has had an unusual number of storms this year, while the Atlantic hasn't recorded a single full-blown hurricane. Scientists point to an exceptionally strong El Niño. n.pr/4hgxKqY

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The Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño

The Pacific Ocean has had an unusual number of storms this year, while the Atlantic hasn't recorded a single full-blown hurricane. Scientists point to an exceptionally strong El Niño.

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Gremliny Nussboo @emilynussbaum.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Every week, the Muppets have to put on a show to salvage a new institution: the Kennedy Center, the Supreme Court, the No-Mask Lesbian Bar, the Wonka Experience, Kozmo Dot Com (this has a time travel dimension, à la Quantum Leap), Cafe Loup in the West Village, democracy, the third season of GLOW

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Barry Deutsch @barrydeutsch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

You're So Brave, I'd Rather Be Dead Read more cartoons! ---> #PoliCartoon Help us make more! ----> patreon.com/barry

Six-panel cartoon. GLASSES has blue hair with a pink streak, oval glasses, and arms ending below her shoulders without hands. Each day, a different stranger speaks to her.

PANEL 1 — Monday. A woman clasps her hands and stares anxiously at GLASSES, who turns toward her.

ANXIOUS: You're so brave. I'd rather die than live like that!

GLASSES: Um... Thank you?

PANEL 2 — Tuesday. In a grocery store, a man blocks the shelf GLASSES wants to reach.

MUSCLES: I can't imagine being you. I'd rather be dead.

GLASSES: Dude, I just want some Pop Tarts.

PANEL 3 — Wednesday. In a lecture hall, GLASSES sits at a desk with a laptop, visibly annoyed by the student beside her.

PONYTAIL: I couldn't stand not wiping my own butt. I'd die first!

GLASSES: Shockingly, butt wiping isn't actually the pinnacle of human existence.

PANEL 4 — Thursday. GLASSES walks down a sidewalk under a cartoon cloud of irritation. A man speaks behind her.

SANDALS: It's inspiring that you haven't committed suicide.

PANEL 5 — Friday. An older couple faces GLASSES. She angrily interrupts the man.

MAN: I'd rather be dead than-

GLASSES: I don't want to die. I have a great life! Except for ablebodied people telling me my life isn't worth living!

PANEL 6. GLASSES has walked away. The couple looks annoyed.

MAN: Those people are so rude!

WOMAN: Obviously it's the disability that makes her so angry.

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Pip Wren @lollibeepop.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A joyous fat bear week to all 🐻

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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A minor league player just found out he's headed to the majors, and the moment is pure joy on camera.

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Kathy Steinemann, Writer, Author, Poet @kathyswriter.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

. 𝐘𝐨𝐝𝐚’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 The Lexicons you must have. Truly wonderful these books are. The greatest teacher Kathy is. Scrolled enough you have. Buy these books you must. Available at most online retailers. kathysteinemann.com/lex #WritingCommunity #KathySWriter

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Lisa Demented @redannie.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Having an awesome summer & realizing I have good friends.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“This was just the sweetest book.” “I loved this book so much.” “It will leave you feeling all kinds of happy.” Take a heartwarming break from stress with this sweet #romance series filled with cats and the people who love them. #books in #KindleUnlimited storyoriginapp.com/universalboo...

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The Furrever Friends Cat Café Collection: A Furrever Friends Sweet Romance books 1-7

“Sweet romance with the kind of people you wished you knew.”

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Lisa Demented @redannie.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Buy Now! Uncovering Love, book 4 in my Bedroom Eyes series. buy.bookfunnel.com/xw2k1tqfuw #UglyDucklng #CinnamonRoll #CaughtInTheRain #RegencyRomance #HistoricalRomance

A book cover (features a dark-haired woman viewed from the side-back turns her head to stare at the viewer. She is wearing a blue dress tied with a gold bow. Behind her, an easel is visible as well as several paintings and a chair placed in the sunlight. ) is on the lower right of a pale background. At the top reads: Now Available. Buy Now. Along the side reads: Ugly Duckling, Cinnamon Roll Hero, Caught In the Rain.

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Actor Gary Sinise took over 1,000 children of fallen soldiers to Disneyland, free of charge Original post

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Ruthanne Reid (A.K.A. Trin) @ruthannereid.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Creative, what do you do when the block has left you with a blank brain? Well, I am the queen of brain fog, and I’m here to tell you there IS a way forward.  #2rulerecovery #writers #artists #makesomethingnew #humanmade —— My weird books: ruthannereid.com youtu.be/PEbwBzUEGQ4

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When your brain is blank

YouTube video by Ruthanne Reid

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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Raid. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

Black and white photo of a tabby cat standing on its hind legs to investigate an open fridge, but looking over at the camera. Handwritten text on the edge reads “The raid”.

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