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Kristin Kirby @kristkirb.bsky.social · 1d

I'm beyond thrilled that The Rack II, edited by Tom Deady, dropped today--a very cool anthology that has my story "The Wash" in it. So honored to be among so many amazing writers!

Kristin Kirby @kristkirb.bsky.social · 13d

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Kristin Kirby @kristkirb.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks so much for the great review, Erica!

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 15d

Donald Trump and his lapdog Republicans just shut down the federal government after refusing to protect Americans from an imminent spike in health insurance costs.

This is what the GOP stands for.

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🦋 Frankie 🦋 @frankiemillie10.bsky.social · 15d

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 16d

This is the cringiest MF on the planet. He’s actually saying this to our most senior military officers from around the world.

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Kristin Kirby @kristkirb.bsky.social · 17d

Wow, thanks so much! 😊

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The NoSleep Podcast @thenosleeppodcast.bsky.social · 18d

S23E13 is out now wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

This week WNSP brings us tales of unsettling imaginations.

✍️ C.D. Vazquez, Kristin Kirby, Elsey Sullivan, Jo Gilmour, Heath N. Stewart

🎨 Alia Synesthesia
🎼 Brandon Boone

🎧https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/s23/23x13

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Kristin Kirby @kristkirb.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks, NoSleep, for airing my story "Substrate"! I love the sound effects and the performances!

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Kristin Kirby @kristkirb.bsky.social · 23d

Because the current administration is lying once again and hurting women and children, do this as much as possible (I'm getting my sticky notes ready):

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 23d

Gupta: It is safe. That’s what the best-quality research shows. And how irresponsible, using the podium of the WH to put this out there when you’re not even offering an alternative. That is dangerous. An untreated fever is dangerous. Untreated pain in pregnancy is dangerous.

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Kristin Kirby @kristkirb.bsky.social · 23d

Because the current administration is lying once again and hurting women and children, do this as much as possible (I'm getting my sticky notes ready):

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Erica Robyn @ericarobyn.bsky.social · 24d

(2/3) each tale will have readers on the edge of their seats!

I had the chance to read one of Kristin’s short stories in A Return to Survival Horror, and oh my, has that story stuck with me. When Kristin reached out to tell me she had a short story collection out, I was SO excited!

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Erica Robyn @ericarobyn.bsky.social · 24d

Dark Worlds We Wander by Kristin Kirby is a collection of fourteen short stories and one novella that all center around the theme of survival in one way or another. From post-apocalyptic scenes to things like something odd in a dryer and something that’s up with some tattoos... (1/3)

Dark Worlds We Wander by Kristin Kirby | Book Review - Erica Robyn Reads

Dark Worlds We Wander by Kristin Kirby is a collection of fourteen short stories and one novella that all center around the theme of survival in one way or another. From post-apocalyptic scenes to thi...

www.ericarobynreads.com

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Erica Robyn @ericarobyn.bsky.social · 24d

(3/3) Horror fans, you need this one immediately! The way that Kristin captured me at the start of each tale was incredible. I loved every single one of these stories!

Check out my review here: www.ericarobynreads.com/dark-worlds-...

Dark Worlds We Wander by Kristin Kirby | Book Review - Erica Robyn Reads

Dark Worlds We Wander by Kristin Kirby is a collection of fourteen short stories and one novella that all center around the theme of survival in one way or another. From post-apocalyptic scenes to thi...

www.ericarobynreads.com

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Kristin Kirby @kristkirb.bsky.social · 23d

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 25d

1D chess.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 25d

There is no world in which it is normal for the president to publicly call upon his attorney general to hurry up and prosecute his political foes. It’s like the Watergate tapes but posted on social media. Let’s get a grip on what’s happening here.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 25d

"During the transition, law enforcement officials notified the incoming administration about the case as Mr. Trump’s team considered whom to appoint to to government positions..."

And they still gave him the job!

Did he keep the $50k?

And what was his Cava order?

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/u...

Trump Justice Dept. Closed Investigation Into Tom Homan for Accepting Bag of Cash

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Bad Hand Books @badhandbooks.bsky.social · 26d

Not the first to observe it but it bears repeating: If artists didn’t matter so much, they wouldn’t come after us first. Stay safe as best you can. Keep working.