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Jessica Samhain🔮🎃

@jessicajrossana.bsky.social

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Editorial Assistant. Freelance editor. Former Bookseller. Writer. TBR pile is frankly out of control. Books, Broadway, Baking, and Bards. She/Her. 💖💜💙

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Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · Oct 17

Hi new Bluesky users! 👋 I’m Jess. I currently work in academic publishing, but have also been a bookseller, freelance editor, and comics editor.

Give me a follow if you want to hear rants re books and pop culture, see what I’m baking, and find out what I’m playing in my current ttrpg campaigns

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Katie Walsh @katiewalshstx.bsky.social · 1h

Goddamn @theamynicholson.bsky.social COOKED with this FRANKENSTEIN review. Bow down to one of the greats. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 1h

HOLY FUCKING SHIT

GUYS

GUYS THIS IS IS SEISMIC

GUYS I CAN'T EVEN TELL YOU

OPUS DEI IS THE SCIENTOLOGY OF CATHOLICISM THEY ARE THE ONLY THING "THE DA VINCI CODE" GOT RIGHT THEY ARE AWFUL AND THEY ARE EVIL AND THEY HAVE ENORMOUS POWER AND THEY ARE INTEGRAL TO TRADFASH CATHOLICISM

Christopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 6h

BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV is set to effectively disband Opus Dei in the coming weeks.

This would be the most sweeping internal reform of his pontificate — and a dramatic continuation of Pope Francis’s legacy.

NEW: Pope Leo Set To Break Up Opus Dei

If Pope Leo does indeed approves a plan that effectively dissolves Opus Dei’s structure, it would be the most significant internal action of his short pontificate to date.

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Katherine McIntyre @katherinemcintyre.bsky.social · 4h

With No Kings coming on Saturday, I'd like to remind folks that there are a LOT of different ways to participate:

First off, if there's an event near you and you can make it, show up! There are over 2500 across the country, so there's a high chance you'll be able to find one.

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Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 15h

It’s waay too early for this but Fall Out Boy released a single of It Feels Like Christmas from Muppet Christmas Carol and I’ve never added anything to my Christmas Cheer playlist faster

It Feels Like Christmas (Spotify Singles Holiday)

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Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 1d

Oops I started the audiobook

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Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 1d

What if I just…read Mate again?

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Chloé Stawski (Spooky Edition 🎃🦇) @chlowski.bsky.social · 2d

hades gals, part 2 💜✨

fanart of Aphrodite from Hades 2, wearing a modern days outfit - purple micro jean shorts, pink crop top -, lots of jewelry (necklaces, rings, earrings, ankle bracelet), her hands joined on her knees, sitting, her luscious hair floating behind her, her eyes shining pink, smiling
also flower & heart tattoos on both her arms

fanart of Artemis from Hades 2, wearing a modern outfit - dark jeans, bra with some sort of laces around the belly -, moon and arrows tattoos on the arms and chest, dark green hair, and a tiny owl standing on her head
she's adjusting her outfit, head slightly tilted down, eyes closed, smiling
she also wears an arrow earring and a moon necklace

fanart of Arachne from Hades 2 but in human form, wearing modern clothes - dark grey jeans, high heels, some orange long sleeves top with plant patterns, necklace, earrings, rings-, her usual short hair, flower and spider web tattoos on shoulders and chest
Knees bent, sitting on her heels, hands on the ground
fanart of Arachne from Hades 2 but in human form, wearing modern clothes - dark grey jeans, high heels, some orange long sleeves top with plant patterns, necklace, earrings, rings-, her usual short hair, flower and spider web tattoos on shoulders and chest
Knees bent, sitting on her heels, hands on the ground

Fanart of Hera from Hades 2, wearing lingerie and some sort of loose robe showing her shoulder
She has somewhat shorter hair than original design, with peacock tattoo on the left arm and lotus flowers tattoo on left thigh
Lots of gold jewelry, including a big choker necklace

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Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 2d

It really would be a shame to get one without the other! Elphie and Glinda are meant to be together

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Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 2d

Quick I just need $450 for the Le Creuset Limited Edition Glinda Dutch Oven

The limited edition Wicked Collection Glinda Embossed Signature Round Dutch Oven. It’s $450

The limited edition Wicked Collection Glinda Embossed Signature Round Dutch Oven

The limited edition Wicked Collection Glinda Embossed Signature Round Dutch Oven next to the green Elphaba version

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Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 2d

Bride was good. Mate was better. Oh my godddd. This book put me into a reading slump so fast. What am I supposed to read now???

Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 7d

Let’s goooooo!

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The BN exclusive edition of Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 3d

Sometimes it’s nice to hear that I am actually very good at my job

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Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 3d

You eat jar sauce

The New York Groove @nygroove.nyc · 3d

On today's dubious holiday, reread our report from the anti-Columbus protest this summer:

Chanting ‘Danny DeVito,’ Italians for Zohran tell protesters to get over Columbus already
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Chanting ‘Danny DeVito,’ Italians for Zohran tell protesters to get over Columbus already

Mamdani fans propose some other Italians to venerate instead of Columbus

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Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 5d

A non-exhaustive list of songs that have been stuck in my head today:

Science Fiction Double Feature from The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Prayer of St. Francis, notable Catholic hymn

I haven’t been to Mass in years, but I did see Rocky Horror again last weekend. Make of that what you will.

Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 5d

I’m not affiliated in any way, I just really love The Mummy (1999)

And it’s one of the softest, most comfiest shirts I own

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Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · Mar 13

Jess, how did you know you were bisexual? I didn’t for a long time, but when I tell you there were *definitely* signs…

Mirror selfie of me in a The Mummy (1999) Was Perfect tshirt from SuperYaki, with a grey and rainbow cardigan, and book earrings in the bi flag colors.

Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 5d

Idk who needs to hear this but SuperYaki is doing another Mummy (1999) collection, including their classic T-shirt

superyaki.com/collections/...

Visit Hamunaptra

A shop for people who watch movies.

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Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 6d

Aww yeah, fig season

Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 6d

That’s baseball

The Phillie Phanatic holding a sign that says “I Am Sad”

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Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 7d

Media outlet owned by billionaire surprised when Pope upholds Catholic Doctrine and wants to…*checks notes*…follow the teachings of Christ.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 7d

As Pope Leo begins to reveal some of his views on divisive issues, some conservative critics of his predecessor are rejecting the possible rise of another “liberal pope.”

As Pope Leo riles conservatives, some say ‘just focus on the church’

Conservatives who hoped that Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, would be more of a traditionalist instead hear echoes of his predecessor, Francis, in his public statements.

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Talia Lavin @swordsjew.bsky.social · 7d

fleabag from the show fleabag looking horrified and offended (because she shags a hot priest)

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Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 7d

Media outlet owned by billionaire surprised when Pope upholds Catholic Doctrine and wants to…*checks notes*…follow the teachings of Christ.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 7d

As Pope Leo begins to reveal some of his views on divisive issues, some conservative critics of his predecessor are rejecting the possible rise of another “liberal pope.”

As Pope Leo riles conservatives, some say ‘just focus on the church’

Conservatives who hoped that Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, would be more of a traditionalist instead hear echoes of his predecessor, Francis, in his public statements.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 7d

And yeah, it runs from August through October but have you ever been traipsing across faire grounds in 90° heat in a full skirt and corset? Not ideal! September/October is the best time to go!

Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 7d

The PA Ren Faire is officially sold out for its final 3 weekends. That’s wild. I guess I’m not going to Faire this year. It didn’t used to be like this. I know they started capping attendance after Covid shutdowns, but it’s still packed every year. And now is selling out earlier and earlier.

Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 7d

What about a faerie librarian wizard who is fascinated by arcane texts and knows many languages. She’ll have dark hair and glasses and totally won’t be based off of a pop culture character I’m obsessed with

a woman is smiling with the words " i am a librarian " next to her

Alt: Evie Carnahan from The Mummy(1999) saying “I…am a librarian”

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Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 7d

I’m thinking a wizard this time (I’ve never played a wizard before). And although it took me almost a decade to feel comfortable playing D&D, I’m sure Daggerheart will be fine, right?

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Jessica Samhain🔮🎃 @jessicajrossana.bsky.social · 7d

Let’s goooooo!

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