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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Is anybody else enjoying LAST SEEN on AppleTV as much as I am? E4 was intense and had me yelling at the tv 😂! Can’t wait for E5!

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Do any other writers get bummed watching movies, wishing you could go back to the time in your life where you didn’t know anything about plotting and literary devices? My wife and I were watching a movie, and there was this cool staircase, and I turned to her and said, “Ah, Chekhov’s staircase!” 😂

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#WidowsBay Caught the Taylor Swift x Richard Warren mash-up on the rewatch and now I want the t-shirt

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🚨BREAKING: Supreme Court REJECTS Department of Justice effort to restore U.S. Postal Service mail-in voting rule. A huge victory for voting rights and free and fair elections. A defeat for Trump and his scheme to rig the elections. www.democracydocket.com/cases/trump-...

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🚨 State of California et al v. United States Postal Service et al

Learn more here.

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 11/09/2026

Okay everyone. Here’s the YouTube interview with @jimmykimmel.com and @jamestalarico.bsky.social You know what to do. Watch it. Share it. Donate. Bury them. youtu.be/WLDE9LrGpNk?...

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with James Talarico That the FCC Doesn’t Want You To See

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

RT if you’ve never had a tab of ChatGPT open, period.

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

You know the movie where unsuspecting college kids drive through a backwoods town and run afoul of the sheriff and his police force, all of whom are corrupt? Well, imagine all of America is that backwoods town and anyone who isn’t a billionaire fascist or a corrupt cop is one of those college kids.😢

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Appears to be an illegal conspiracy to rig an election

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Want to buy an indie book you’re certain to enjoy? It’s September but you can take back August by reading TAKING BACK AUGUST, my new YA crossover. “A joy…heartwarming…” Diana Rodriguez Wallach, Thriller Award Winning Author of THE SILENCED bit.ly/4nWdP24 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/taking-bac...

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Gwendolyn Kiste @gwendolynkiste.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Book tour announcement! 💫 I'm so thrilled to be going on a book tour for IN THESE GILDED, GHOSTLY HEARTS! NYC! New Orleans! Three stops in Pennsylvania and a virtual event at Charis Books! Come & hang out with me and my Gatsby ghosts! All the details here: www.gwendolynkiste.com/Blog/book-to...

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I’ll be there selling dark, anti-fascist YA crossover novels among all the horror! It’s gonna be GRIIIIIITE! 🖤

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Long ago & far away I went on my 1st car date A double date w my friend Bob Who set me up w Sherry? We saw Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Opening night at the Galleria On Sunrise, Ft Laud I thought Dolly was the coolest Not my 1st star crush (Debbie Harry) But just COOL. 15-yr me was not wrong RIP

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Dolly Parton Smiling in Pink Dress

Alt: It’s Dolly & she was undeniably the coolest thing to come out of the 1960s and 1970s and 1980s and 1990s and 2000s and 2010s and 2020s. Donate to and support her Imagination Library

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Milk is up moderately from $3.98 in 2024 to $4.31 in 2026 but seriously how many kinds of milk are there?

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

BEST. BOOKSTORE. DAY. EVER! 08/15/2026 I sold 13 BOOKS today at the NORTH WALES B&N -7 copies of TAKING BACK AUGUST, 4 of PAPER AIRPLANE, and 2 of CUCKOO BEES. The foot traffic was off the charts, and I had a lot of great discussions! Thank you to Jessica, Ava, and Sophia for your stellar support!

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

UPDATE: It was an EXCELLENT day today, 8/8, at the Doylestown B&N! I sold near double digits in books, including well over half of my stock of TAKING BACK AUGUST! (7 copies!) I’m so glad to gain new readers. Thank you to the bookstore crew! #BookTour #ya #booksbooksbooks

It’s me RB sitting at my big boy table about to seek some books at my hometown B&N…and I did yo

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I’m at the Doylestown B&N tomorrow, Saturday, 8/8, from 12-2PM signing books, so please swing by if you can

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

08/02 - UPDATE: IT WAS A GREAT DAY! I SOLD 10 BOOKS TODAY! MOST OF MY ‘TAKING BACK AUGUST’ STOCK AT THE PLYMOUTH MEETING B&N!! THE STAFF AND CUSTOMERS WERE AWESOME! I’m here at PLYMOUTH MEETING BARNES & NOBLE! Signing books until 4PM. BN Plymouth Meeting

It’s me getting ready to sell books at the Plymouth Meeting B&N

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Thank you @dianawallachauthor.bsky.social for your review of TAKING BACK AUGUST! “A mystery, a family drama, and a coming-of-age story…A touching story...The twist comes in the middle, and once it hits, you can’t put it down.” - Diana Rodriguez Wallach, Thriller Award Winning Author of THE SILENCED

A photo of the cover of YA crossover, TAKING BACK AUGUST. Overlaid is a review: “A mystery, a family drama, and a coming-of-age story…that is perfect for reluctant readers. A touching story that will leave you questioning the very definition of found family. The twist comes in the middle of the book, and once it hits, you can’t put it down.” – Diana Rodriguez Wallach, Thriller Award Winning Author of THE SILENCED

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Been thinking things over and wonder if I've taken this whole longevity thing too far.

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't nirvana, soundgarden, pearl jam, or alice in chains.

Last Splash by The Breeders cover shows a juicy, sweating heart against a vibrant green and red background

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A lot late, but BY FAR THE BEST homemade Father’s Day card I’ve ever gotten. Wasn’t going to post this but it cracks me up every time. From my daughter.

Each BB character has a special Father’s Day message for you. Walter reminds you that you’re a leader not a dad. Jane’s dad reminds you that his daughter is dead and he’s sad. Mike tells you what you’re gonna do and gives you some of his sandwich. And Hector ding ding ding ding ding ding ding

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

My 5-star review of EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU by Celeste Ng. A little late to this party. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I’ll be at the Fairless Hills, PA Barnes & Noble today, Saturday 7/18, from 12-2PM. Please come on out! I’ll be signing copies of my latest YA crossover novel, TAKING BACK AUGUST

Flyer for my poignant, quick-paced YA crossover novel

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Wordle in 5 and I mean this when I say wtff

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

7 stops on my TAKING BACK AUGUST Tour! All PA except 10/03. 07/18 Fairless Hills B&N - 12-2PM 08/02 Plymouth Mtg B&N - 1-4PM 08/08 Doylestown B&N - 12-2PM 08/15 North Wales B&N - 12-2PM 09/26 VAMPA Museum - 11AM-4PM 10/03 Collingswood Book Fest, NJ - 10AM-4PM 10/10 Commonplace Reader - 12:30-2:30PM

A flyer for the book tour for Taking Back August, a YA contemporary novel. Dates and places are in the post. Legit questions? Please leave a comment.

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

My 5-star Goodreads review of YESTERYEAR by Caro Claire Burke www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Give Sarah and WGBH News a follow to support local news in Boston

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

“Dear America: A Love Letter to My Country” open.substack.com/pub/katiepha...

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Dear America

A Love Letter to My Country

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Sometimes I look at this as a pick me up

I was shopping and found a sticker on my cart that made me feel like I am good enough, smart enough, and gosh darn it people like me

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

horror community friends are the best friends, graciously uplifting those around them. I’m lucky to have some 🖤🖤🖤

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Show me a pic that captures your essence

It’s Steve the monkey partying like it’s 2020

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY! It’s PUB DAY for my YA contemporary novel, TAKING BACK AUGUST! This novel has been tagged as my ‘best yet,’ & I’m intensely proud of it 🎉 KU=free Kindle=99¢ Link: bit.ly/4nWdP24 CHECK OUT THE PHOTO👇for some exciting REVIEWS 🥳 #newrelease #novel @btwnthelinespub.bsky.social

Some reviews saying TAKING BACK AUGUST is my best novel yet and a page turner!

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🚨My 1st EDITORIAL REVIEW👇 “TAKING BACK AUGUST—a story about the family we’re given, the family we choose, and the lengths we’ll go to reclaim what we have lost—might be [Shifman’s] best novel yet.” —William J. Donahue, author of FIND YOUR WAY BACK TO ME & ONLY MONSTERS REMAIN Thank you, Bill!

Sell sheet for Taking Back August, which, according to author William J. Donahue, may be my best story yet!!!

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Father’s Day means they have to engage in your dumb idea for an “unboxing” video. Two days until TAKING BACK AUGUST hits the world! Now 99¢ on Kindle! 👇 bit.ly/4nWdP24

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Please consider supporting an independent author (that’s me) by gathering your change and buying TAKING BACK AUGUST for 99¢ on your Kindle. Release date is 06/23/2026. bit.ly/4nWdP24

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Amazon.com: Taking Back August eBook : Shifman, R.B.: Kindle Store

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

remember that tomorrow is Litha, celebrating the glory of the sun at its peak, known for fabulous bonfires, chanting and dancing, donning flower wreaths, dressing up in bear suits, and the shrieking so much shrieking…

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Midsommar Screaming

Alt: Group scream you scream we all scream and SCREAM AND SCREEEEEEAAAAAAM!

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

TAKING BACK AUGUST is 99¢ Preorder Kindle 06/23/2026 bit.ly/4nWdP24

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

✨SUPER EXCITED! My YA contemporary novel, TAKING BACK AUGUST, launches in FIVE DAYS on 06/23/2026!✨

Sell sheet for Taking Back August coming 06/23/2026!

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Richard Shifman/ RB Shifman @rshifman.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Next, a break from in-person book events for the first month of summer… I’ll be back at it on July 18th at the Fairless Hills, PA Barnes & Noble to promote TAKING BACK AUGUST, which releases 06/23/2026!

It’s a book tour pic. I’ll be at Fairless Hills B&N on 07/18/2026

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