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Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 1d

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 1d

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Verbalize.bsky.social @verbalize.bsky.social · 3d

"Write Dialogue Like A War Zone" via @CareerAuthors #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips careerauthors.com/treat-dialog...

Write Dialogue Like a War Zone • Career Authors

Exceptional dialogue occurs when the writer views character interaction as a war zone. The page becomes a battlefield, and the verbal and nonverbal exchange explodes into action.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 5d

Swear her in. Release the Epstein Files.

Ettingermentum writes: “Actually what on earth is in those files bro.”
The image from Courier Newsroom headline reads: “Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva is now the longest Rep-elect in history to not be sworn in. Mike Johnson still refuses to swear in Rep-elect Grijalva over fear of releasing the Epstein files.”
The picture shows Grijalva in a red jacket beside Speaker Mike Johnson.

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 5d

Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.

Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.

They are not the same.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Sep 24

The richest man on earth owns X.

The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.

The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.

See the problem here?

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · Sep 17

Yesterday, Trump was threatening a reporter. Today, he coerced ABC to kick Kimmel off the air.

He's also suing NYT & WSJ for reporting the truth. And it's not just media: he's threatening private companies, colleges, Congress—everyone.

Enough. NONE OF US should cave. We ALL need to push back.

ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's show 'indefinitely' over his Charlie Kirk comments after FCC chair's threats

ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel off the air indefinitely after saying in his monologue that Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter Tyler Robinson supported Trump.

www.businessinsider.com

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KAMALA NATION @kamalanation.bsky.social · Sep 7

Even if the US broadcasters capitulate,we are now in the era that we can record actual reactions on our cell phones and be distributed to the media.
So boooo as loud as you can!
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...

Broadcasters told not to air any booing of Donald Trump at US Open men’s final

US Open broadcasters have been asked not to show any negative crowd reactions to Donald Trump at Sunday’s men’s final

www.theguardian.com

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · Aug 30

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Eliana West @elianawest.bsky.social · Aug 20

#savethesmithsonian

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Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · Aug 14

They will define "porn" to include anything LGBTQ+ related—the same playbook Moms for Liberty used to get even chaste YA works like Heartstopper banned from public libraries.

Georgina Kiersten @ingloriousgigi.bsky.social · Aug 13

Romance writers? You are not going to be exempt from this. GOP senator's bill to make all porn a federal crime advances to committee www.thepinknews.com/2025/08/12/s...

GOP senator's bill to make all porn a federal crime advances to committee

GOP Senator Mike Lee's bill to make all pornography a federal crime in the US has advanced to a committee for review.

www.thepinknews.com

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Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · Aug 12

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Dec 17

Saw someone upbraiding someone else for having a hobby while the world is on fire, and, my friends:

1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;

2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;

3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.

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Fay Kennedy @mmbookwormreviews.bsky.social · Jul 8

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Eliana West @elianawest.bsky.social · Jul 21

Thank you! 😊

Eliana West @elianawest.bsky.social · Jul 7

Once Upon a Hike is out tomorrow!

It’s a modern fairy tale with a Cinderfella a charming Prince of the Wilderness and a happily ever after

Preorder link: books2read.com/onceuponahike
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · Jul 1

#HappyPride for the next 335 days, too.

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · Jun 26

I'm going to try and communicate with my Republican colleagues in a new way.

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StuckInRedMO @ktc2.bsky.social · Jun 23

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reenaevers.bsky.social @reenaevers.bsky.social · Jun 6

Are you in? Celebrate Medgar Evers’ centennial with us! Register: tinyurl.com/Medgar100 #Evers100

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · Jun 1

Proud to fight for our LGBTQ community in the U.S Senate.

Let’s keep working to ensure dignity for everyone and equal protection under the law, no matter who you love or how you identify.

Happy pride, Washington state! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · May 15

Republicans want to kick millions off their health care, but they also want to shut down Planned Parenthood, an essential health care provider. We're speaking out.

NO to Medicaid cuts.

NO to closing hospitals.

NO to kicking kids off health care.

And—NO to DEFUNDING PLANNED PARENTHOOD.

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Eva Kelly Hall @atxeva.bsky.social · May 5

A reminder that we can’t learn if we’re only sitting on the sidelines, waiting for others to come along and teach us! Start doing what you want to do, and you’ll find the help you need as you need it.

#Success #Motivation #Dedication #Inspiration #Mindset #WritingCommunity #AmEditing

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · Apr 26

To all the MAGA people gloating about arresting a judge by saying “no one is above the law:”

Girl, you elected a multi-felon who skated all consequences who appointed an Attorney General who took a bribe without any consequences. Please sit down. And stay there.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · Apr 24

This is your regular reminder that executive orders are not royal decrees. Because America has no king.

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · Apr 23

Happy World Book Day! To celebrate, the dreamspinnerpress.com store has all eBooks 50% off in a flash sale. Hurry to catch any new release or pre-order eBook while they're $3.49 or less!

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Eliana West @elianawest.bsky.social · Apr 21

Excited to lead a workshop at Author Nation on character identity with depth, nuance, and respect. My workshops provide a safe and supportive environment to help you move beyond character stereotypes and write with intention.
#AuthorNation2025 #InclusiveWriting #AmWriting #ElianaWest #writers

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