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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This is the exact face I make while phonebanking!

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

You don't need a crown to be queen. Duchess arrives February 16, 2027

The cover of the trade paperback version of Sarah MacLean's Mastermind

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Romancing the Vote @romancingthevote.com · 12/07/2026

While we wrap up our auction this year, can we remind you for Fated States, which is about to kick into high gear for the coming election season? fatedmates.net/fatedstates

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FATED STATES — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! Your favorite dysfunctional rich people are back in delicious, sprayed-edged paperback, waiting for you to take them to the beach. Get These Summer Storms right now, wherever books are sold! sarahmaclean.net/storms

The paperback version of These Summer Storms, with sprayed edges, against a stormy ocean. Text reads "The Storms Are (paper) Back"

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

I'm auctioning off a character name in my next book as part of the PEN America charity auction supporting the org's new author safety program, protecting authors from harassment and harm online and in person. Bid here!

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

We’re going to need the strongest get out the vote push we’ve ever had for democrats this November. State legislatures are up for grabs, and we can win a lot more seats and stem the tide of redistricting this year if people show up to the polls One way you can help:

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Sarah Elizabeth Cox @oispooky.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We're in a big auditorium at UCL on Weds for Champion Black Boxers and Businessmen in 1800s London - talk, film, panel, about Bill Richmond, Tom Molineaux, Bridgerton, A Thousand Blows! Join Tony Warner, Roberto Nigro, Luke G. Williams, S. I. Martin & me: FREE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/champion-b...

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Champion Black Boxers and businessmen in 1800s London

In advance of the blue plaque in Trafalgar Square, a film/talk on Bill and Tom and the real history in TV hits like Bridgerton,1000 Blows

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Haven’t been here in a while, just here to say Minnesotans are all goddamned heroes and also Abolish ICE. ❤️

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Naomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

"I'm not in Minnesota -- what can I do to help?" A list of ideas!

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

“This time next year, this book will be on shelves,” she whispers at two in the morning as she colors in her silly little boxes.

Sarah’s word tracking system, each box represents 100 words written

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Vanessa Riley @vanessariley.com · 13/01/2026

Black women pirates. Real history. Real power. We’re talking about it Jan 15 at FoxTale.https://buff.ly/HXuyQhE

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Microplastics Sommelier @leastactionhero.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

all i'm saying is that there were better options

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PERSON OF THE YEAR
SANDWICH THROWING GUY

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

I just noticed the new Kindle "Ask this Book" feature, and it's a nightmare. Authors can't opt out if f*cking diabolical. The books are being read by AI without consent or compensation. reactormag.com/new-kindle-f...

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New Kindle Feature Uses AI to Answer Questions About Books—And Authors Can't Opt Out - Reactor

The new feature, called Ask this Book, is already drawing controversy and unanswered questions.

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

"But who is going to run for President..." No. We're not entertaining this question now. We've got 12 months to stay focused and do this again, but bigger: We're going to keep rallying. We're going to expand/flip a few state legislatures (NC, PA, MI, WI, AZ, I'm looking at you), and...

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Well, there it is. Sinclair is digging in for a fight, so please help push back -- find stations in your area, watch their local news to see what ads they run, then write those advertisers to tell them you're boycotting as long as they're on a Sinclair station. List here: sbgi.net/tv-stations/

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Isobel Carr @isobelcarr.com · 22/09/2025

It is with a heavy heart that I must tell people that Isobel/Tonda is losing her battle with cancer. She has been diagnosed as terminal & is now in comfort care @ her bffs house. GFM link below, DM if you want to send Isobel/Tonda direct funds (preferred)for her care. #fuckcancer gofund.me/73738360a

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Donate to Help Kristie Care for Her Bestie During Cancer Treatment, organized by Kristie Raycroft

Caregiver Support Fund for Kristie Raycroft Hello ever… Kristie Raycroft needs your support for Help Kristie Care for Her Bestie During Cancer Treatment

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Marisa | “the ambassador for romance novels” @emdanyell.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Rereading Rules of Scoundrels by @sarahmaclean.bsky.social & I forgot that Temple is my favorite kind of freak. This is also such a masterful moment because yes, HOT, but also because when Mara tells him his control over her feelings scares her, he gives her TANGIBLE control over him, & it’s so…👩🏾‍🍳💋🔥

Snippet from Sarah MacLean’s ‘No Good Duke Goes Unpunished,’ the Third Rule of Scoundrels book:

Her gaze rested on his good hand, clutching the cravat he’d tossed away earlier, the long stretch of cloth at once promise and threat.

“You worry about control,” he said.

Her heart began to pound. “Yes.”

He extended the cravat toward her. After a long moment, she took it, and he lay down on the bed, extending his arms up until his hands met the slats of the headboard.

Her mouth went dry at the look of him, spread out before her, broad and beautiful.

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Megan Piontkowski Illustration @meganpiont.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

"How to Report ICE" zines are available for free printable download for these places: California Chicago Colorado DC Metro Area Florida Massachusetts NC Triangle Area NYC Philly Pittsburgh Portland St. Louis Metro Area Washington State Zine request form in folder. drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Hand holding small black and white hand lettered zine titled "How to Report ICE and Help Keep Our Neighbors Safe". Sunflowers in background.

Hand holding open zine. Pages read: "S Size of group, A Actions/Activity, L Location, U Uniforms/Clothes, T Time/Date, E Equipment

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Jennifer Prokop @jenreadsromance.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

so, one of the things I am going to do right now is PUT THIS INTO MY PHONE AS A CONTACT, that way, if I see something I can immediately report it, not fumble around wishing I could find this number, remember the name of the organization, etc.

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Lyssann @lyssann.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Finished These Summer Storms by @sarahmaclean.bsky.social today. Just delightful. I was worried when it was billed as fiction instead of a romance because it might have a not HEA. It is an excellent accompaniment to The Summer I Turned Pretty if you would like all the characters to be likeable.

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

This feels like a very good day to remind everyone that Trey Parker & Matt Stone taught me the most important lesson on writing conflict. Avoid writing scenes connected with “and then”: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGUN...

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Writing Advice from Matt Stone & Trey Parker @ NYU | MTVU's "Stand In"

YouTube video by Fabian Valdez

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Laura Ansley @lmansley.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Perfect summer read. That rich family tension, snappy @sarahmaclean.bsky.social banter, good surprises, and while *not a romance* still a good romantic storyline. A+ Also, loved the not-so-subtle nod to @jenreadsromance.bsky.social and the cute connection to the wider MacLeaniverse!

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skibum79.bsky.social @skibum79.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

@sarahmaclean.bsky.social In my bad decisions era, I started These Summer Storms tonight and I have accepted that sleep is optional till I finish.

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Gwenda Bond @gwenda.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

The NYT summer reading recommendation quiz/engine gave me @sarahmaclean.bsky.social's These Summer Storms, so it is definitely smart www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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Answer 4 Questions. Leave With a Summer Read You’ll Love.

Tell us a few things about what you like, and we'll give you a spot-on recommendation.

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Melanie Baker @melle.ca · 05/05/2025

@fatedmates.net, has @sarahmaclean.bsky.social been shown this? Should probably be under supervision in case she dissolves or ignites. 💧🔥

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Tonight!! I’m so excited to be moderating this conversation on trans romance at @astoriabookshop.bsky.social! Join us at 7pm, NYC!

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

If you have time to go to Hershey and support AS King (and stand against these awful people) it’s time!

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

“Please stop sending money” is such a terrific flex.

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

I read The Proposition by Judith Ivory almost entirely last night, just so I could listen to this episode of @fatedmates.net and it was WORTH IT. If you're in the mood for an extremely hornt (LEGS) historical with very engaging leads this one'll do you. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

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The Proposition by Judith Ivory

Podcast Episode · Fated Mates - A Romance Novel Podcast · 01/07/2025 · 1h 44m

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

I’m so excited to moderate this conversation between the authors of two of my favorite recent historicals!

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itsamyk.bsky.social @itsamyk.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Just finished These Summer Storms by queen-of-her-craft @sarahmaclean.bsky.social and y’all, the romance world is about to be knocked off their feet by this phenomenal book. Depth + angst + cutthroat family dynamics + maybe a dash of Knives Out; SO good. Pre-order now, it’s going to be everywhere.

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I just called the Providence office, got someone on the phone and he said "everything on line is hearsay and Sen. Whitehouse is planning on seeing RFK through questioning before he votes." Not an unequivocal pledge to stand against his old buddy at all. RI, time to do the thing.

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Contact - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! All scheduling requests should be made via email to scheduling@whitehouse.senate.gov. Email Sheldon Share your thoughts or opinions on issues affecting Rhode Island. Newsle...

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Elise @elisemeyers.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

One of my favorite things about romance (esp. histrom) is you can say something like "some light kidnapping" and I'll just nod my head and go "well I have to have that." Nobody does it like Romance.

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Chaz Stein @charlottestein.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

As long as the blurb says what it should, I say go for it. Especially when historical romance is in such a crisis. I’m team rooting for Romance and all my friends and favourite authors to succeed. If that’s what it takes, I’m all for it. Make bold moves. Take some big swings.

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 18/12/2024

It's the holiday season, which means holiday romance! This year, we're talking about Princes of Christmas falling for heirs to Halloween, Hanukkah treats, retellings ofThe Holiday, sexy cabins in the woods, second chances, Harlequin Presents, and yes, an online site called OnlySantas.

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Holiday Romances for 2024: Put It in the Lilly Library — Fated Mates

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Jenna Marie @jennamariekittycat.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Eeeee my @fatedmates.net box of 2024 favs arrived! 😍

Box of books including: Everyone I Kissed Since You Got Famous, rules for ghosting, The Last Days of Lilah Goodluck, a love song for Ricki wilde, sleeping with the frenemy, sex lies and sensibility, no ordinary duchess, the beast takes a bride

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

No one searching “Darcy field” is looking for a sports complex in Lakeview, New York, Google

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I really enjoyed this video about historical romance and where we are from a reader perspective. It's worth the watch (or listen, if you're like me and you turn all YouTube videos into podcasts)!

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Historical Romance Isn’t Dying—But It May Be At a Crossroads

YouTube video by Bookish Melody

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

⛈️⛈️⛈️ These Summer Storms, coming July 2025 sarahmaclean.net/storms

Cover of These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean

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Jennifer Prokop @jenreadsromance.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

i've been exclusively reading 2024 romance debuts for the past 2 weeks, and let me tell you, it's illuminating.

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Yall I cannot stop you from selling your books to AI, but a 50/50 split for $2500, non-negotiable? Absolutely not, friends. You deserve better, you are worth more. Tell those billionaires to pound sand. But since you’re here… ffs don’t sell your books to AI.

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Andie J. Christopher @authorandiej.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

I was known for: Coining the term “Stern Brunch Daddy” in response to @sarahmaclean.bsky.social posting a photo of Oscar Isaac holding a fork

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 04/10/2024

Phonebank democrats to get out the vote in Florida with romance tomorrow from 1-3pm eastern! Sign up: fatedmates.net/fatedstates

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Romancing the Vote @romancingthevote.com · 02/09/2024

Hey all, Fated States (the phone banking arm of the Fated Mates podcast) is going to be calling Pennsylvania this weekend. If you want to help, the phone banks are super fun and they have games and instruction to make it go fast.

PHONEBANK WITH US!
September 7, 1-3pm eastern
Join at fatedmates.net/fatedstates

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 30/08/2024

I am rewatching The Great right now, and I am honest to god BEGGING for Hollywood to make more clever, funny, wildly sexy historicals that just dial up directly to a shocking 11.

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