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Cat Lady ~ Foodie ~ Author ~ Editor ~ Steampunk I also have a "Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account" :D @brassbright.bsky.social DMs are turned OFF due to catfishers. Contact me via my websites if necessary. ceejaywriter.com brassbrightcity.com

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · Mar 21

I posted two short videos showing the first day of spring snow flurries. One in the front yard, one in the back. If you don't subscribe, PLEASE DO! I'm the most non-aggressive channel at YouTube! www.youtube.com/@CowtownLife

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Life in a Small Cowtown

Oh, give me a home, where the feral cats roam, where the deer and the sandhill cranes play. Where never is heard, a discouraging word, and our skies are all cloudy, oh yay. If you like relaxing and wa...

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 1d

As a fan of irreverent historical fiction, I enjoyed "My Imaginary Mary" immensely. Read my review and leave a comment! #BookReview #readerscommunity #readingcommunity #books www.ceejaywriter.com/book-review-...

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 4d

I want to compile the ultimate list of actions that readers can take to help indie writers, and turn it into a PDF handout sheet. I know some actions cost money but there's a lot that can be done at no cost. Please comment with your suggestions. Reposting this would be lovely, too. Thanks! #Writers

Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 6d

Good job, Lansing. <3

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‘LGBTQ+ welcoming city’ resolution passes Lansing City Council unanimously - City Pulse

TUESDAY, OCT. 14 — Three weeks after threats made against transgender patrons at the Avenue Cafe galvanized local pro-trans activists, the Lansing City Council officially declared Lansing an …

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 7d

Every Fall, Shepherd.com encourages everyone (including you!) to share your three favorite reads in 2025.

What were MY three favorite books this year? Click to find out!

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Shepherd - Explore the books that readers love.

Join the rebellion and meet the indie book platform readers deserve! Meet the books that you will love, not just like. 

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 9d

Farewell, Diane Keaton - Annie Hall to me, always. I watched that movie 40ish times, while quarantined in my apartment for three months with contagious hepatitis. I had one cable channel back then (1978). I could probably still recite the whole movie on demand (No one is demanding it!)
#DianeKeaton

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 13d

Today is International Octopus Day! My Octo Eight page will help you celebrate the day in style. It's got:

FREE DOWNLOADS
🐙Short story starring an octopus
🐙Printable octopus coloring page
🐙OctoPal crochet pattern

And more!

#Octopus #OctoEight #nature

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 13d

I wouldn't be mad if you watched, liked, and subscribed. Heck, comment if you want, too! youtube.com/shorts/ecibbefhj0Q?feature=share

#Poetry #short #fallvibes #fallseason

Style Your Fall Look with a Book

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 15d

I am so grateful for your help with my book - your art put it right over the top! And collaborating with you = Fun!

That blog link... www.brassbrightcity.com/2025/10/03/g...

Guest Blogger BG Thomas Talks About Parlor Poetry – The Brassbright Chronicle

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 15d

Just the other day another writer did a guest blog for me, and in it he said, "I’ll start with the art. And that is stunning. Simply stunning. Nearly each and every page has something that makes me stop and stare. The illustrations are by the talented Olivia Wylie and I am enchanted by it all."

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 25d

"The Flight To Brassbright" is ten years old already! Where did the time go? Subscribe to "Postcards from Industralia" for updates on the upcoming anniversary edition. BRASSBRIGHTCITY.COM/NEWSLETTER

#anniversaryedition
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#YA
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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 26d

Sadly, no. Most of the names we've tracked go back to Wales. Pontypridd is a prominent location.

Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 27d

I have a good handful of Slades in the older branches of my family tree. Some of them were Slocombes, but changed their name. I'd love to hear the story why, but no one knows it. I wonder if Richard and Sarah are distant relatives.

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · 27d

I really need to know if this rapture thing is going to happen today because it's getting late and I haven't thawed out anything for dinner yet. Can we get an update? #Rapture #DinnerPlans #PB&JSandwichesIGuess

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · 28d

It's Autumn! Style your new Fall look with a book. Parlor Poetry is the one with the pumpkin spice cover!

#Autumn #BookSky #Poetry #PumpkinSpice #Brassbright #ReaderSky #Bookish #Victorians #VictorianEra #Humor #ParlorPoetry
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How To Have A Bookish Autumn

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · Sep 17

Get yours at amzn.to/4lxz4VT

#Poetry #Poems #Victorians #books #readersky #booksky #pumpkinspice

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · Sep 15

We should be paying attention to what's going on in our country (whichever it is) and the world. But when our hearts can't take anymore for the day, it's good to let some joy into our souls. That's balance. Here's my latest balancing act. SQUIRRELS. www.youtube.com/@Squirrels_a...

Squirrels at the window

Welcome dear squirrel and animal lovers! ❤️ I hope you'll enjoy the entertaining and informative videos the squirrels and I share on this channel. 😊 Short story about how it all started: One day we t...

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · Sep 15

It is, isn't it? I've listened to it countless times now.

Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · Sep 14

I know there's heaps of them out there, I must have 30ish or so on my following list right now! Hopefully others will speak up soon. Thanks!

Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · Sep 14

I've been told my books are #HopePunk. They're optimistic, clever stories set in my own contrived world, BrightHope, on the continent of Industralia. They have a strong #Steampunk leaning.

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · Sep 14

I've just reviewed a charming book for the littles in your life! Author Daniel J. Blough has created something quite fun. Here's my review.

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#BookReview #Books #KidLit #PictureBooks #SkyReaders

Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · Sep 12

Not a chance. Nope. Never. Have a great day!

Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · Sep 12

BEST BOOK REVIEW IN THE HISTORY OF READING.

A hilarious story about a rich simp from pre-modern Japan 江戸生艶気蒲焼

#KyotaKo #JapaneseStories #BookReview

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A hilarious story about a rich simp from pre-modern Japan 江戸生艶気蒲焼

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · Sep 11

Text: Yesterday I learned how to make simple MP4 slide shows... and YOU get to see my first one!
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#BookSky #ReaderSky

How Many Books Are In YOUR TBR Pile?

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Lori Alden Holuta's Author Account @brassbrightcity.com · Sep 5

As today's guest blogger at Long and Short Reviews, I reveal the "origin story" of Parlor Poetry, and YOU can enter a giveaway for a free Kindle copy of the book.

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#Poetry #ParlorPoetry #VictorianEra #VictorianVibes #IndieBook #Brassbright

A poem about Nikola Tesla? I must hide this from Millicent. Parlor Poetry: A Victorian Versification Abecedary. Get your copy at Amazon. Don't tell Millicent. https://amzn.to/4lxz4VT

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Lori Alden Holuta's Goofing Off Account @lorialdenholuta.bsky.social · Sep 6

Yep. It's either someone intent on selling me author services I don't want/need, or it's a womanizing catfisher. Either way, nope. I've turned DMs off. I love that I can do that here. If anyone needs to send me a message, my website has a contact form. I do respond to nice emails!