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Scott Edelman @scottedelman.bsky.social · 1d

Ended the night editing the first 10 minutes of raw audio from my Seattle Worldcon conversation with @larazontally.bsky.social which you'll be able to hear on the next episode of Eating the Fantastic. I hope you'll subscribe to be among the first at the table as we chat and chew. pod.link/1083737796

A screen grab of the sound waves of our voices in GarageBand, showing many snips and a time stamp of 10:15.242.

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Lara Elena Donnelly @larazontally.bsky.social · 15h

Have we mentioned if we hit the Kickstarter goal for WITCH OF PRAGUE, we'll open pre-orders for our second book? According to @courtneymilan.com, @zenaldehyde.bsky.social's THE PERILOUS LIFE OF JADE YEO is "Poignant, beautiful, and incredibly meaningful."

www.kickstarter.com/projects/hom...

The Witch of Prague, from Homeward Books!

Splendor over mediocrity. Stories for the hot bath & the cold plunge. Defying the constraints of genre & delving deep into your heart.

www.kickstarter.com

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Lara Elena Donnelly @larazontally.bsky.social · 1d

Splendor over mediocrity. Stories for the hot bath & the cold plunge. Defying the constraints of genre & delving deep into your heart. And now our first book, THE WITCH OF PRAGUE!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/hom...

The Witch of Prague, from Homeward Books!

Splendor over mediocrity. Stories for the hot bath & the cold plunge. Defying the constraints of genre & delving deep into your heart.

www.kickstarter.com

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Sean T. Collins @seantcollins.com · 7d

CHATGPT: I understand where you're coming from. You worked really hard to get here, and now it's time to enjoy the fruit of your labors.

ISILDUR: So I should keep it? Elrond says I shouldn't

CHATGPT: The ring is precious. Sometimes friends don't have your best interests at heart.

ISILDUR: true

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Lara Elena Donnelly @larazontally.bsky.social · 5d

There's a Seattle party too, but as we all know: East Coast, Beast Coast. www.homewardbooks.com/seattle-laun...

Kickstarter Launch Party

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Lara Elena Donnelly @larazontally.bsky.social · 5d

Are you in NYC? Come party with the Homeward Books crew. Snacks, drinks, novel recommendations, and a bookseller onsite! What more could you ask for? www.homewardbooks.com/nyc-launch-p...

Kickstarter Launch Party

www.homewardbooks.com

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Lara Elena Donnelly @larazontally.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you!!!!!

Lara Elena Donnelly @larazontally.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you!! Hope you enjoy!

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Lara Elena Donnelly @larazontally.bsky.social · 6d

It's even better as a founding principle.

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Lara Elena Donnelly @larazontally.bsky.social · 6d

There's a lot of stupid shit happening in the world but we still decided to start a small press. www.kickstarter.com/projects/hom...

Homeward Books: The home for books without a home

Splendor over mediocrity. Stories for the hot bath & the cold plunge. Defying the constraints of genre & delving deep into your heart.

www.kickstarter.com

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 7d

i had no idea this is how canada's supreme court dresses

Nine members of the Canadian Supreme Court sitting for a photo. They are dressed in red robes trimmed in white.

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Lara Elena Donnelly @larazontally.bsky.social · 10d

Heyoooo the Kickstarter for the Homeward Books book starts NEXT WEEK: www.kickstarter.com/projects/hom...

Coming soon: Homeward Books: The home for books without a home

Splendor over mediocrity. Stories for the hot bath & the cold plunge. Defying the constraints of genre & delving deep into your heart.

www.kickstarter.com

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Scott Edelman @scottedelman.bsky.social · 13d

Coming next month on my Eating the Fantastic podcast — my BBQ lunch with @johnpicacio.bsky.social — followed by an Italian dinner with @larazontally.bsky.social. To make sure you get a seat at the table to eavesdrop as I chat and chew with these fascinating creators — subscribe! pod.link/1083737796

On the left: John across the table from me seen over his brisket, ribs, chili, and corn.
On the right: Lara across the table from me seen over a bowl of baby clams and roe.

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Rebecca R Helm @rebeccarhelm.bsky.social · 19d

I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA

10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)

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Abigail Nussbaum @abigailnussbaum.bsky.social · 27d

It seemed a bit disrespectful at first, but as my feed has filled with wall-to-wall pictures of young, middle-aged, and even elderly Robert Redford, there is really no conclusion to be reached except dear lord, what a smoke show.

alexis simpson @amutepiggy.bsky.social · 27d

every headline today: "Man Who Could Absolutely Get It Dies at 89"

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Lara Elena Donnelly @larazontally.bsky.social · 25d

This is tonight! you should come! www.eventbrite.com/e/first-frid...

First Friday - Third Thursday QuickRead

6 authors * 8 minutes each - come find your next favorite read with us!

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Katie Daniels @katiedaniels.bsky.social · 27d

Wanna read some revolutionary political uprising type stuff? But history is feeling a little too close to home at the moment?

May I recommend: The Amerlough Dossier by @larazontally.bsky.social

It’s political. It’s revolutionary. It’s gritty. It’s queer. And I’ve reread it too many times to count

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Lara Elena Donnelly @larazontally.bsky.social · Sep 11

reminder that next week you can see me give my very first reading as a married person

Ryan Marie Ketterer @ryanmarie47.bsky.social · Sep 10

Very excited to be reading for @swsworlds.bsky.social next Thursday, Sept 18, at 7pm eastern time! Register for FREE here: www.eventbrite.com/e/first-frid...

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Ryan Marie Ketterer @ryanmarie47.bsky.social · Sep 10

Very excited to be reading for @swsworlds.bsky.social next Thursday, Sept 18, at 7pm eastern time! Register for FREE here: www.eventbrite.com/e/first-frid...

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Lara Elena Donnelly @larazontally.bsky.social · Sep 5

wahhhhh that wire wrapped chain for the cross is sooooo sick

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𝔾𝕆ℝ𝔸ℕ @gorangligovic.bsky.social · Sep 2

I noticed you across the bar 🫦 and I think you draw far too much attention to yourself, Mr. Underhill 😠

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sexy ludovician @beardynoise.bsky.social · Sep 2

Australian slur technology is the most advanced in the world

Kaiju @thekaiju.bsky.social · Sep 2

I’ve looked up the origin of seppo and the result has obliterated me

Dictionary

seppo l'sapar |
noun (plural seppos or plural seppoes)

Australian English informal, often derogatory

an American person: did you hear how loud that seppo was on the train? | [as modifier]: Happy Thanksgiving to all our seppo friends.

ORIGIN
1980s: abbreviation of septic tank, rhyming slang for Yank.

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Lara Elena Donnelly @larazontally.bsky.social · Aug 28

oh yeah we live in hell actually

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Lara Elena Donnelly @larazontally.bsky.social · Aug 26

RSVP for the Sept. 18 Quick Read, here me read a tense dinner party scene (the only kind of scene i know how to write) www.eventbrite.com/e/first-frid...

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Lara Elena Donnelly @larazontally.bsky.social · Aug 25

these earrings are becoming my brand

LindaAnn LoSchiavo @ghostlyverse.bsky.social · Aug 23

@larazontally.bsky.social
Hello, Lara. Very pleased to meet you.
🖤 Great earrings in your headshot!!!
We will read together on Sept. 18th!

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