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Bea
@beasbooknook.bsky.social
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Reader. Author PA. Copy editor and proofreader. Cat herder. Opinionated. Sometimes breathing. Too complicated.
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beasbooknook.bsky.social
I misread "Elvis" Christmas music as "Elvish" Christmas music, and I just couldn't reconcile Elvish and Christmas, lol.
December 12, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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maureenamiller.bsky.social
Book 1, BETWEEN, is on sale for only $0.99 through December 14th! Take an emotional #scifi #adventure

#booksky

www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCY3VT73
December 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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maddowblog.bsky.social
"The maker of an app that tracks immigration agents has sued several Trump administration officials, saying they censored his speech through a pressure campaign that ultimately resulted in the app being removed from Apple’s App Store."
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Maker of ICE-Tracking App Says Trump Officials Violated Free-Speech Rights
ICEBlock maker sued Attorney General Pam Bondi and other officials after Apple dropped app from the platform.
www.wsj.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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courtneymilan.com
This has to be the most reckless thing Disney has ever done with their IP and I cannot wait for them to figure out what a bad idea this is.
moreperfectunion.bsky.social More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 13h
BREAKING: Disney is making a $1 billion investment in OpenAI, and will allow its iconic characters to be on the company's Sora AI video generator.
December 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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thesuiway.bsky.social
i am begging publishers to bring back mass paperbacks. i am not in the income bracket to buy sprayed edges. i am not in the income bracket to buy.... regular edges. i can afford 0 edges. a circle book.

95% of the books on my shelves are either borrowed from the library or ARCs.
December 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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toddadam.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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portersqbooks.bsky.social
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers!!! portersquarebooks.com/book/9780593...
December 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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clairewillett.bsky.social
okay, you guys did GREAT with this last time when it was a grandma in upstate NY. a friend referred a Catholic mom to me in Crystal Lake, IL who has a trans kiddo and gave me her blessing to consult the Bluesky brain trust. they're looking for trans-affirming therapists, family support groups, etc
December 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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kendrawrites.com
If only there was a safe, cheap and effective way to halt its spread.
nbcnews.com NBC News @nbcnews.com · 1d
The measles outbreak in South Carolina is “accelerating” with no end in sight following Thanksgiving and other large gatherings, state health officials say.
South Carolina measles outbreak is 'accelerating,' driving hundreds into quarantine
Some students who remain unvaccinated are now in a second 21-day quarantine since the beginning of the school year.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:40 AM
beasbooknook.bsky.social
I'm so behind on Christmas cards. I need to write them and get them in the mail. I haven't done them for a few years but this year I signed up for a card exchange with my online breast cancer support group. I've already received a bunch!
December 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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courtneymilan.com
Re: LRT

A sex scene is an action scene.

Like an action scene, it is primarily about what is happening to the characters. Like an action scene, it will be boring as fuck if we have no idea what the stakes are or who we care about.
December 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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wendysparrow.bsky.social
Confessions of a Shopaholic novelist Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55 | Books | The Guardian share.google/Yd769Sg5WvH8...
Confessions of a Shopaholic novelist Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55
The ‘queen of romantic comedy’ has died 18 months after announcing her brain cancer diagnosis
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December 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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lucyfelthouse.bsky.social
Celebrate my book's first birthday with me! When Christmas is Cancelled is one year old, and here's how you can get it for half price: www.lucyfelthouse.co.uk/blog/its-whe...
December 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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pbump.com
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me! My hours are the longest, and my results are among the best. I’ve stopped Eight Wars, saving many millions of lives in the process, created the Greatest Economy in the History of our Country, brought Business back into the United States at levels never seen before, rebuilt our Military, created the Largest Tax Cuts and Regulation Cuts, EVER, closed our open and very dangerous Southern Border, when previous Administrations were unable to do so, and created an “aura” around the United States of America that has led every Country in the World to respect us more than ever before. In addition to all of that, I go out of my way to do long, thorough, and very boring Medical Examinations at the Great Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, seen and supervised by top doctors, all of whom have given me PERFECT Marks — Some have even said they have never seen such Strong Results. I do these Tests because I owe it to our Country. In addition to the Medical, I have done something that no other President has done, on three separate occasions, the last one being recently, by taking what is known as a Cognitive Examination, something which few people would be able to do very well, including those working at The New York Times, and I ACED all three of them in front of large numbers of doctors and experts, most of whom I do not know. I have been told that few people have been able to “ace” this Examination and, in fact, most do very poorly, which is why many other Presidents have decided not to take it at all. Despite all of this, the time and work involved, The New York Times, and some others, like to pretend that I am “slowing up,” am maybe not as sharp as I once was, or am in poor physical health, knowing that it is not true, and knowing that I work very hard, probably harder than I have ever worked before. I will know when I am “slowing up,” but it’s not now! After all of the work I have done with Medical Exams, Cognitive Exams, and everything else, I actually believe it’s seditious, perhaps even treasonous, for The New York Times, and others, to consistently do FAKE reports in order to libel and demean “THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.” They are true Enemies of the People, and we should do something about it. They have inaccurately reported on all of my Election Results and, in fact, were forced to apologize on much of what they wrote. The best thing that could happen to this Country would be if The New York Times would cease publication because they are a horrible, biased, and untruthful “source” of information. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
beasbooknook.bsky.social
Holy Shit!

Invasive much?
clarajeffery.bsky.social Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 2d
This is INSANE www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...

and these are our closest allies!
Travelers visiting the United States from countries like Britain, France, Germany and South Korea could soon have to undergo a review of up to five years of their social media history, according to a proposal filed on Tuesday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The change would affect visitors eligible for the visa waiver program, which allows people from 42 countries to travel to the United States for up to 90 days without a visa as long as they first obtain electronic travel authorization. In a document filed on Tuesday in the Federal Register, C.B.P. said it plans to ask applicants for a long list of personal data including social media, email addresses from the last decade, and the names, birth dates, places of residence and birthplaces of parents, spouses, siblings and children. Under the current system, applicants from visa waiver countries must enroll in the Electronic System for Travel Authorization program. They pay $40 and submit an email address, home address, phone number and emergency contact information. The authorization is good for two years.
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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charlottestein.bsky.social
Does anyone know if Fat Con is really asking for donations from authors and if so how you find out if the person asking is real? Nobody seems to know. Spam is messing with my head and I’m very tired of it now.
December 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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emilyladau.bsky.social
The 2025 Disability Holiday Gift Guide is here! 🎁✨

Check it out:
emilyladau.com/2025/12/2025...

Yes, the world is in fiery chaos, but we can absolutely still embrace joy...which there's plenty of to be found in this year's gift guide!

Always love collaborating with @kcaldwell.bsky.social on this!
2025 Disability Holiday Gift Guide by Emily Ladau and Kate Caldwell
Support disabled creators and give back to disability organizations this holiday season with the 2025 original disability holiday gift guide.
emilyladau.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
beasbooknook.bsky.social
For the evening crowd - Review & Giveaways - beasbooknook.blogspot.com/2025/12/blog...
Blog Tour Review & A Giveaway: Holidays and Homicides - A Short Story Collection by Rosalie Spielman, Catherine Bruns, Gin Jones, Annie McEwen, Lena Gregory, Jennifer Fischetto, Anne Marie Stoddard, K...
A space for talking about books.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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rasplejax.bsky.social
Speaking of movies I’ve watched more than six times, I just found out that Labyrinth is going to be in theaters in January for it's 40th anniversary. Just sharing this info for anyone else who might want to snag tickets.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
beasbooknook.bsky.social
Sigh. My cat, who has ignored the tabletop Christmas tree since I put it up almost 2 weeks ago,has suddenly decided it looks like fun. He's been batting the ornaments, which are plastic, and trying to chew the fake branches. 🤔
December 9, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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lynnspencer.bsky.social
This. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

My clients deal with this nonsense all the time.

Also, they can't force you to pay for services under an IEP. I had a client here in VA who was told they wouldn't implement her son's IEP unless she paid $3000 to be a "classroom sponsor. "
buriedbybooks.bsky.social THAT Amber @buriedbybooks.bsky.social · 3d
Your friendly reminder that school staff are not to be trusted when it comes to special education accommodation.

They will tell you things that are untrue. They will misrepresent the law.

Why?

Because special ed is incredibly expensive per student.
December 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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nyyxveil.bsky.social
Also because it's Pansexual Pride Day as a reminder this is LGBTQIA+ friendly space.

We punch fucking Nazis and Fascist folk in this space 😤
a person is holding a small rainbow flag on a pink background
Alt: a person is holding a small rainbow Pride flag on a pink background
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December 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
beasbooknook.bsky.social
I hate shopping for health insurance. The plans I'm looking at for next year cover most but not all of my Rxs and none of my cancer docs or some of my cancer docs & some of my Rxs. And asthma & arthritis med prices are increasing in January. 😓😓😓

Why the EFF don't we have national health care???
December 8, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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rubinallergy.bsky.social
Removing the hepatitis B vaccine birth dose recommendation because cases are low is like canceling your car insurance because you haven’t crashed today.
December 8, 2025 at 3:22 AM
beasbooknook.bsky.social
Blog Tour Review & Giveaways: Holidays and Homicides - A Short Story Collection

beasbooknook.blogspot.com/2025/12/blog...
Blog Tour Review & A Giveaway: Holidays and Homicides - A Short Story Collection by Rosalie Spielman, Catherine Bruns, Gin Jones, Annie McEwen, Lena Gregory, Jennifer Fischetto, Anne Marie Stoddard, K...
A space for talking about books.
beasbooknook.blogspot.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:18 AM