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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · 7d

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · 7d

Hooray! Great news!

Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations! Look for ORANGEWORLD in your slushpile. Perfect for Halloween!

Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · 11d

Got it! And am more than halfway through! Great stuff. Looks like you covered everything a budding writer needs to know on the way to publication and beyond.

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · 20d

New Tip: For Fiction Writers

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Why Fiction Writers Should Avoid Making Food References When Describing Characters

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · 28d

Alice in Wonderland Weekly presents a short film featuring Alice movie clip through the ages.

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Sep 15

Am a fan of AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHER and GHOST SCOUTS HONOR. Be on the lookout for ORANGEWORLD. Halloween is around the corner!

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Sep 15

Golem!

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Sep 7

Halloween is coming. And it’s everyday in ORANGEWORLD-a MG FANTASY. Am querying.

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Aug 25

ORANGEWORLD is on its way just in time for Halloween season!

Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Aug 22

Chapter 8 just dropped!
"They're dreadfully fond of beheading people here," thought Alice; "the great wonder is that there's anyone left alive!"

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Alice in Wonderland Weekly - 8

Chapter 8 of 10 - The Queen's Croquet Ground - Week 8

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Aug 21

Let me send you chapters
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"Take some more tea," the March Hare said.

"I've had nothing yet," Alice replied in an offended tone, "so I can't take more."

"You mean you can't take less," said the Hatter; "it's very easy to take more than nothing."

Alice in Wonderland Weekly - 7

Chapter 7 of 10 - A Mad Tea Party - Week 7

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Aug 18

This sounds intriguing. Can't wait to read!

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Aug 17

I’m not loving the weather report down there on Erin. Be safe, Eva.

Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Aug 13

Rob and I with Max and Suzanne Lang of GRUMPY MONKEY fame at a book signing at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ.

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Aug 12

Expert Loser
How I Learned to Deal with Query Rejections and Other Disappointments in Life

I ran for office five consecutive years in a row & lost every time. Find out what well of resilience was I drinking from.

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Expert Loser

How I Learned to Deal with Query Rejections and Other Disappointments in Life

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Aug 10

"Please would you tell me," said Alice, a little timidly, "why your cat grins like that?"

"It's a Cheshire-Cat," said the Duchess, "and that's why."

"I didn't know that Cheshire-Cats always grinned; in fact, I didn't know that cats could grin."

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Aug 1

Read chapters of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Subscribe for free

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Jul 27

4 just dropped
She found her head pressing against the ceiling, and had to stoop to save her neck from being broken. She put down the bottle, remarking, "That's quite enough—I hope I sha'n't grow any more."

Read past chapters in the archive.

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Alice in Wonderland Weekly - 4

Chapter 4 of 10 - The Rabbit Sends In a Little Bill - Week 4

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Jul 18

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland-Chapter 3 "A Caucus-Race and a Long Tale" is ready for you to read.

The Caucus-Race serves as a satirical commentary on the nonsensical nature of political processes and competitions. Everyone wins!

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Chapter 3 of 10 - - A Caucus-Race and a Long Tale -- Week 3

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Jul 16

Wonder how those talented narrators for our audio books read hundreds of pages so perfectly? Join me as I talk to voiceover actor Debbie Irwin about Harlequin romances and other narrations.

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The Secrets of Audio Book Narration

An Interview with Professional Voice-Over Artist, Debbie Irwin

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Jul 11

It's not too late to start reading "Alice in Wonderland" online. Chapter 2 just launched and Chapter 1 is in the archives. Join us for the fun of it! Everyone is invited. It's free!

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Jul 9

Love vampires, but always wondered what their problem was? Somebody actually cared enough to find out. Watch the short video to see pseudo-science at its best! It's genius!

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Curious about the Vampire Transformation?

The Biology of Vampires - video by Thought Potato

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Jul 3

Get chapters of Alice in Wonderland every week direct to your inbox. The 1st chapter launches tomorrow. Subscribe for free

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Marilyn Petrokubi @mpetrokubi.bsky.social · Jun 21

Okay terrific. I’m sure those stories are appreciated. I’ve been walking with a limp after a bad skating accident, but funny I don’t think feel disabled.

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