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MaryAnn Shank

@maryannwrites.bsky.social

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Treasures Gaia, friends and natural world. Sometime poet, and author. SOR JUANA, MY BELOVED (2024). Former #PeaceCorps Volunteer, with tales of Somalia in THE MYSTICAL LAND OF MYRRH. #literaryfiction #AuthorsGuild #womensfiction http://www.maryannshank.com

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Nov 21

A brilliant poet, dramatist. She loved deeply and fought deeply to protect those she loved, yet she stood in front of the Inquisition, alone. #booksky #books #writers #literaryfiction #historicalfiction #womenshistory #sorjuanista

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Barbara Longley Author (no DMs) 📎 @blongley.bsky.social · 20d

Good morning, creatives! I've been too busy lately, dashing off here and there. I need to be in one place for an extended period of time to get my creative juices flowing. That won't happen for another week yet. Sigh. Ah, well. I'll edit.
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Jun 6

@authorsguild.bsky.social In the 1960s gay/lesbians were denied service in the Peace Corps. If discovered, they were summarily dismissed, shipped home with no supper. One determined lesbian made it through the selection maze to serve in Somalia. This is her story.

MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Jun 6

@authorsguild.bsky.social Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, the brilliant 17th century Mexican nun, had two passions in life: Poetry and the Viceroy's wife.

MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Mar 2

Send to your reps:

Pass Jt. Resolution NOW:

"Mr. Zelensky, we are so sorry. We apologize for the hissy fit of the kid in charge. The citizens of the United States respect and honor you and your country."

A simple statement. If Congress can't support it, they should all be kicked out. #Ukraine

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lschmidtke.bsky.social @lschmidtke.bsky.social · Mar 1

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Feb 28

I may have been under the weather, but Womens Fiction Writers Assoc was busy promoting SOR JUANA, MY BELOVED in its 8 top "love-ly" reads for February! booktrib.com/2025/02/26/l... #booksky #writers #authors #romance #biofiction #histfict #Mexico #writingcommunity #novels

Love-ly Reads for February | BookTrib.

This month, WFWA is celebrating women’s fiction that highlights February’s favorite topic: Love! Check out these heartwarming stories to bring some of cupid’s magic to your bookshelves!

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · Feb 14

People on X are calling for AOC's arrest for posting this.... so I am posting it everywhere!

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General Strike US @generalstrikeus.bsky.social · Feb 14

Another great poster from one of our coalition members ✊
#uspolitics #generalstrike

A poster saying The Strike is Coming and sharing the generalstrikeus.com website to sign your strike card.

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Feb 14

California had a female stagecoach driver too. Her name escapes me (Charley, maybe?), but she is reputed to be the first woman to ever vote in California, which she could do because she disguised herself as a man -- lol. #oldWest #AmericanWest #Californiahistory

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Feb 14

One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Feb 14

With all the distress in the world, gift yourself some silliness, whether gnome or gnot. (from Jacqui Lawson cards) #writers #authors #booksky

An Idyllic forest with two gnomes at tea time.

MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Feb 14

On BBC's Essential List this morning.

US flag made of matches, with the corner match lit.

MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Feb 11

Standing up for what you believe isn't easy. But do it anyway. #blackhistory

Rosa Parks: Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today's mighty oak is yesterday's nut that held its ground.

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Feb 10

Women! for Valentine's Day, snuggle with your best girl and read chapter 6. #romantic #lgbt #gifts #valentine #romance #lesbian #historicalfic A glass of wine is optional. amzn.to/419irIm

MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Feb 3

Ms. Angelou no doubt did many splendid things throughout many lives. #feminism #blackhistory #womenshistory #poets #writers

Maya Angelou quote: "I am grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in another life."

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Feb 2

"The Year of the Child," just out today. As a 15-year-old, she abandoned her child. Now she turns over heaven and earth to find that child. A thoughtful story that so many women can relate to, a story we need to hear. #feminism #mothers

Cover image of pink booties hung on a string

MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Jan 30

I get requests for money to “fight” the oligarchs securing power. But the best way to use our money is to disarm them and starve the corporations. Step down, step away from big box, step toward local vendors and farmers markets. It matters. #consumer #politicalpower #localpower

MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Jan 30

If you could stage a presentation of your best work, where would it be? This is from "First Dream", Sor Juana's lyrical masterpiece, presented at the Cloisters. What would yours look like? #poets #writers #writerscommunity #booksky #drama #poetry

A lit wire-like image of an eagle in flight against the dark wall of the Cloisters, held up by one actor/dancer.

MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Jan 29

As #writerscommunity , our voices count. Not only count, but are needed. #author #writer

"When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful." Malala Yousafzai

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Jan 28

Oh, no. So sorry it was so short. This was an event that could have captured hearts for many performances. Thank you for letting me know.

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Jan 27

If you are in the NY area, treat yourself to the spectacular new #opera of the #sorjuana #poem, "Primero Sueno." ("First Dream") It winds through the Cloisters, with dancers and audience following. It is the sole poem she wrote only for herself, a masterpiece in every respect. #poet #poetry

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Sophie 🌱😸🌹🍻 @sophiewesson.bsky.social · Jan 21

This poem feels appropriate on a day like today.

And after checking the news/X this morning, it felt like a good day to move to this app.

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MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Jan 18

"All life is interrelated, and we are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be."
~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

MaryAnn Shank @maryannwrites.bsky.social · Jan 14

I really enjoy poetry, especially on a cold rainy night. Thank you for recommending this.

Joyce Yarrow @jyarrow.bsky.social · Jan 13

My review of Nostalgic for a Place Never Seen by @bhaswati.bsky.social

www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

#BookSky 📚💙

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Judith Lindbergh @judithlindbergh.bsky.social · Jan 7

AKMARAL is an AUDIOBOOK! Listen here. Available everywhere:

amzn.to/3W8VmTs
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/akmaral-ju...
www.everand.com/audiobook/80...

#audiobook #audiobooklover #audiobookaddict #akmaralnovel #authorscommunity #litfic #histfic #ancienthistory #amazonwomen @regalhouse.bsky.social

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