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cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · 20h

Mandalas are "intricate circular designs representing the universe in Hinduism & Buddhism." I'm creating mandalas with the goal of meditating on the role of nature in the universe. Here's my latest titled "Fleeting." 9x12" wall art ready to hang.
#Meditation
#Mandala

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cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · 1d

Already thinking about holiday gifts (or gifting yourself?) Consider original art/crafts from BajaArizona Treasures.
www.etsy.com/shop/BajaAri...

cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · 1d

Good for you! 👍

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cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · 1d

I'm going to suggest that Pima County Public Library purchase a copy. It will be helpful if your publisher makes your book available through Ingram Content or Brodart.

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Russ McSpadden @peccarynotpig.bsky.social · 1d

Hope you can make it to the launch of Borderlings, my new book of poetry, this Saturday, Oct. 18, 6:30-8. Reading at 7. Signed copies available at event.

If not, you can order a copy through ArtSpeak Press here: www.artspeakpress.com/shop/p/borde...

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judypenzsheluk @judypenzsheluk.bsky.social · 2d

Shameless self-promotion #bookbubdeal

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cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · 2d

Beautiful!

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Sky Island Alliance @skyislandalliance.org · 3d

ICYMI: This year’s drought and this summer’s long stretches without monsoon rain meant fewer insects for bats, and that resulted in a spike in deaths, for example, near Tucson’s bat bridges. For more details, check out this Tucson Sentinel article: ow.ly/eZHo50X6txT

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judypenzsheluk @judypenzsheluk.bsky.social · 3d

My #bookreview of A Capital Mystery www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Judy Sheluk's review of A Capital Mystery

5/5: As the publisher and editor of five multi-author anthologies, I know how much work went on behind the scenes by editors Bernadette Cox and Mike Martin, proofreader Alex Zych, and publisher Ron Co...

www.goodreads.com

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cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · 9d

"Democracy" Leonard Cohen.
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Leonard Cohen - Democracy

YouTube video by Perla Batalla Music

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cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks. I guess I don't speak Scottish. 😜

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cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · 11d

What's a "burn?" Is that a creek?

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Anna Howard @earthandsand.bsky.social · 11d

Here is a wee selection of my badger art, past and present, to celebrate #NationalBadgerDay
earthandsandbyanna.etsy.com
#art #badgers #painting #natureart
#MHHSBD

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Anna Howard @earthandsand.bsky.social · Sep 9

U.S customers, my miniature paintings are exempt from tariffs, so the postage remains much the same!
earthandsandbyanna.etsy.com
#animals #flowers #birds 🪶 #art

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cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · 21d

I just added several small artworks to my Etsy site, BajaArizona Treasures. Look over on the left for a list of topics: abstract, flora & fauna, and landscape. All original artworks. Here's two "night" themed:
Under the Night Sky (L) & Blue Moon (R)

www.etsy.com/shop/BajaAri...

#Art

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cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · 22d

I read a lot & usually write reviews. Here are 2 new reviews. I'm linking to Goodreads. Also on Bookbub

Read this lst:
"Losing Earth" by Nathaniel Rich
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Followed by:
"The Great Displacement" by Jake Bittle
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

#Books
#ClimateCrisis

C.J. Shane's review of Losing Earth

5/5: Nathaniel Rich’s book *Losing Earth* is a ten-year history beginning in 1979 in which efforts to deal with the looming climate crisis were squelched. He follows environmentalist Rafe Pomerance an...

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cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · 29d

LOL. Good one. 😆

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cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · Sep 16

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cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · Sep 16

Given all the crazy violence going on now, I'm thinking about how we can work toward becoming calmer & more centered. Meditating on a mandala is one way. This mandala will appear soon as a small artwork on my Etsy site. Mandala: This Moment series #1. Oil on canvas (8"x8")

#Mandalas
#Art
#Peace

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cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · Sep 16

So not very scary!

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cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · Sep 16

Yikes! I guess I'll never get over this persistent fear. Too many rattlers in my childhood, I guess. I must say, though, Cassidy is quite lovely.

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cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · Sep 16

Lovely work. My favorite sand place is White Sands National Park in southern New Mexico.

cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · Sep 14

Nothing better than some good music.

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Such a beautiful memory 🥹❤️‍🩹

YouTube video by Plumes

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judypenzsheluk @judypenzsheluk.bsky.social · Sep 11

Crime Writers of Canada is actively recruiting jurors to help them celebrate the best in Canadian crime writing.
CWC membership is not a requirement.
If you or someone you know is interested in being a juror, please contact CWC Jury Chair at:
[email protected]

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cjshanebooksart.bsky.social @cjshanebooksart.bsky.social · Sep 12

You'll like the 2nd Cat Miranda, "Fair Play," where you'll meet Tito. "Tito" is short for "chiquitito" which means "tiny" in English. Cat Miranda has a weird sense of humor. Tito is a sweetheart.
Okay. I'm going to do some work now!

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