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Laura Williams, author
@lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social
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Author (mostly fantasy), artist, amateur photographer, and bibliophile.
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After Rubio seeks to revoke their visas, Chinese students say U.S. resembles the country they left
“In China, the government can control education, high schools, colleges, universities. We thought that the USA could be different," one student said.
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May 29, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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May 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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This is a wonderful podcast. Gina Marie allows herself to be vulnerable with honesty and authenticity. She offers tools to help us be happier, grounded, and balanced. Love her!
#witchsky #writingcommunity

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Turn On The Color – Episode 2: Turn On the Happiness
YouTube video by Colorful Living with Gina Marie
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May 21, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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To blurb, or not to blurb.
#authors #writingcommunity #authorsandwriters
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Social media is influencing how authors promote their books. Here's how
Social media is changing the way writers are promoting their books. Author Rebecca Makkai talks about her decision to take a break from writing the blurbs commonly seen on the backs of book jackets.
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May 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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This is not okay.
#history #Americanhistory #historians #ushistory #trumpagenda #trump #politicalnews
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These 7 executive actions show how Trump wants to reshape American history
President Trump wants to reframe how the country's stories are told. But historians are pushing back, saying the administration's actions amount to an attack on core institutions — and on history itse...
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May 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Jeffrey Rabinowitz engages with Temple Grandin, a prominent advocate and researcher in the field of autism.

#politics #politicalnobrainer #TempleGrandin #Autism #Education #Autismandeducation #AutismSpectrum #LivingwithAutism #Aspergers #AutismandEmploment

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Understanding Autism: Education, Life, and Opportunity – Featuring Dr. Temple Grandin S2:E19 - Political No-Brainer Podcast
Jeff Rabinowitz and world-renowned autism advocate, author, and professor Dr. Temple Grandin life on the autism spectrum.
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May 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Creating something isn't a waste of time. It's an effort to make the world make sense and be a better place to exist in.
#art #creatives #authorsandwriters #crafters #cooking #painting #drawing #photography

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The case for making art when the world is on fire | Amie McNee | TEDxManchester
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May 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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My grandson, Joseph, and I just watched a wonderful documentary. The name of it is Common Ground. It's about regenerative farming. It's well worth the time to watch it. I give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
#farming #gardening #witchsky #nature #health

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Common Ground - Official Trailer | Prime Video
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April 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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I adore this book. The illustrations are sublime. Spellbound: A new witch's guide to crafting the future by Chaweon Koo. Inspiring and gorgeous.

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Red book cover with the title Spell Bound by Chaweon Koo.The words,"A new witch's guide to crafting the feature", is repeated in white lettering around the edges. Illustration from with the title Spell Bound by Chaweon Kooof 4 beautiful women standing in front of a tree. There are the symbols for Male and female canned into the true. Above the women is a heading stating,"And the world has watched, mesmerized". On the bottom right, there's a passage. A gorgeous illustration from the book titled Spell Bound by Chaweon Koo. It is a drawing Of a women heads and six arms. To the right of her are the sun surround by the planets.
March 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Reading about the world around us is a fundamental form of activism.
##Booksky #writersky #authors&writing #writingcommunity #SFFwriting/writers #writingandbooks #paranormalromance
A close-up photograph of a typewriter with a sheet of paper inserted. Typed text on the paper reads, "Literature is dangerous: It awakens a rebellious attitude in us. — Mario Vargas Llosa." The typebars and ribbon mechanism are visible at the bottom of the image, and the website "laurawilliamsauthor.com" is printed along the bottom margin. The overall tone is monochromatic, evoking a sense of intensity and contemplation.
March 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Ukrainian soldier and author, Oleg Veretskiy's new book finally reaches him at the front lines.
Check out olegveretskiy.com/tales-of-the...

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March 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Respect to all my warrior sisters! 🌹
March 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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This a gorgeous book. Ukrainian soldier, Oleg Veretskiy is a wonderful storyteller!

#Booksky #writersky #authors&writing #writingcommunity #SFFwriting/writers #writingandbooks
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Ukrainian-American tween Maya looks forward to reading about the precocious Lisa, heroine of @veretskiy.bsky.social's fairy tale! The author receives all net proceeds from sales of the special launch edition for his fund for children and animals in war-devastated Kherson. Read the author's story at
March 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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If your kid is acting crabby, put him in some water. My grandson at the beach in Melbourne, FL. I was there visiting my son. #photography
Photograph by Laura Williams of a young boy with sun-kissed skin and wet, tousled hair runs through the foamy waves at the beach. He is shirtless and wearing black swim trunks with a tropical pattern. His arms are outstretched as he looks back toward the crashing surf, mid-motion, with the blue ocean stretching out behind him. The scene captures the energy and excitement of playing in the waves on a sunny day.
March 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Booksky #writersky #authors&writing #writingcommunity #writingandbooks #WitchSky
whimsical, celestial-themed digital illustration featuring an open book floating in a starry night sky, its pages glowing with handwritten text. A quill pen, also suspended in the air, appears to be writing in the book, symbolizing creativity and dreams. The background consists of deep blue hues with twinkling golden stars and soft clouds. Overlaying the image is the quote: 'Dreams are the illusions in the book your soul is writing about you.' The website laurawilliamsauthor.com is subtly displayed at the bottom.
March 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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This .... Be the seed...
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The poet that made 184,000 people cry | Joshua Luke Smith
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March 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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My special hardcover first edition of Tales of the Wandering Mists arrived! It's gorgeous! Ukrainian soldier, Oleg Veretskiy, is a brilliant storyteller. Check out olegveretskiy.com/tales-of-the...
#authors&writing #writingcommunity #writingandbooks #WriterSky #WitchSky #history
March 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Jeff Rabinowitz sits down with Diane Delano, founder and owner of the Wild Horse Rescue Center in Webster, FL, to discuss the plight of America’s wild horse population.

#politics #politicalnobrainer #wildhorserescue #wildhorses #DianeDelano

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Saving America’s Wild Horses: Rescue, Protection, and the Fight for Survival – Featuring Diane Delano - S2:E10 - Political No-Brainer Podcast
In this powerful episode of Political No-Brainer, host Jeff Rabinowitz sits down with Diane Delano, founder and owner of the Wild Horse Rescue Center in Webster, FL, to discuss the plight of America’s...
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March 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Are you f*##&ing kidding? Disgusting. Even if it's an error that somebody did not intend to mean to make, that alone shows you how inattentive DOGE is to the needs of the American people... And dogs.

#politics #dogs #DogSky #DOGE #Musk #Elonmusk #Trump

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Elon Reportedly Orders Government to Stop Feeding the Bomb-Sniffing Dogs
As Elon Musk's DOGE continues to plunder the federal government, even the TSA's bomb-sniffing K9 units aren't safe.
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March 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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no is a necessary magic no draws a circle around you with chalk and says i have given enough -boundaries
March 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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This song...
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Michael Franti & Spearhead - Be Who You Are (Official Music Video)
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March 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Isn't that the truth? Personally, l enjoy disturbing others. #authors&writing #writingcommunity #SFFwriting/writers #writingandbooks #paranormalromance #WitchSky
A minimalist black-and-white graphic design split into two equal halves. The left side has a white background with bold black text that reads: 'Living your naked truth will always.' The right side has a black background with white text that reads: 'disturb those living a well-dressed lie.' The contrasting colors emphasize the message of authenticity versus deception. At the bottom center of the image, the website laurawilliamsauthor.com is subtly displayed.
March 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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It blows my mind that people think that he gives a shit about America. He cannot run for reelection, so he doesn't. And he's willing to take everybody down with him just to save money on taxes for the billionaires. #politics
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Trump says he will double tariffs on Canada metals to 50%
President Donald Trump on Tuesday doubled his planned tariff on all steel and aluminum products coming into the United States from Canada, bringing the total to 50%, in response to the province of Ontario placing a 25% tariff on electricity coming into the U.S.
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March 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Steampunk Festival, Mount Dora, FL #photography
A vintage phrenology bust is adorned with a black steampunk-style top hat decorated with brass goggles and peacock feathers. The display is set on a cluttered table filled with antique and steampunk-inspired items, including brass instruments and a glass-domed contraption. The background is filled with an assortment of objects and a partially visible person wearing a dark coat and a colorful shirt, enhancing the eclectic, steampunk aesthetic of the scene. Photograph by Laura Williams.
March 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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🇺🇦 Ukrainian women are involved in various aspects of the war effort, from the front lines to volunteering and caring for refugees. We honor them today on International Women’s Day & every day - SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇦🌻💙 〰️AdminJenn
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March 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM