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Raima Larter
@raimalarter.bsky.social
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Writer & Scientist. Nonfiction Editor @utopiascifi.bsky.social Author of 4 novels, 2 collections & 1 nonfiction science book. Websites https://raimalarter.com/, raima.substack.com, https://writing.exchange/@raimalarter In Denver & loving it!
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Done with #nanowrimo! The story isn't done yet, though, so I'll keep writing...just not today, since 3393 words in one day is more than enough.

#amwriting #writing #scifi #sff
Graph showing steady word count increase throughout the month of November.
November 30, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Did the neighborhood Turkey Trot today for the first time in several years. Very fun and I improved my time from the last 5k!

#running #Thanksgiving
A smiling woman (me) in a blue top wearing a medal from a 5k run, standing on a porch in front of some trees without leaves.
November 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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The northern lights are very visible tonight in Denver. Stunning!
A hot pink sky with dark blue to the side and a bare tree in front.
November 12, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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A little humor for you writers out there.

#writing #amwriting #comics
comic strip showing a woman and a man at dinner. She says, "So, tell me a little about yourself, Greg." He says, "Well, I have four books out in the past two years." She replies, "Four books? That's impressive." He says, "Yes, three books are overdue so I owe the library six dollars and thirty cents, and the last book is due back Tuesday."
November 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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And, just to help other authors, here's more details about the scam: they said my recently-published e-book had been shortlisted for a book of the month pick by NoNameBooks.com which IS a legitimate organization - but the person who emailed me is probably not part of it.
Scam email I just received saying it's from NoName Book Club - which it isn't.
October 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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I did this yesterday. After being in PT since April, it was definitely a challenge. About half of it was walking, so don't take the pace too seriously. This was at the Star K Ranch in Aurora, Colorado (yes, *that* Aurora) - a gorgeous place for a race. #running
A gravel path cutting through an amber-colored field of grass, with a range of mountains in the distance under a clear blue sky. The text says distance 3.16 miles and there's a Garmin badge to the right for a 5K run.
October 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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The Goodreads Giveaway for my latest book has ended and the winners have been notified. Preparing signed copies to send out today! If you didn't win, the book is still available. Find it on Amazon or Bookshop. #BookSky #historicalfiction
A stack of white mailer envelopes with a paperback copy of "Silver Rush" by Raima Larter on top of the stack.
September 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Finished my step challenge for August with 7 hours to spare! And what did I immediately do? Yes: signed up for another one in September. The problem is there is one less day next month, so I'm going to have to stay on top of my step count a little better this time.
Blue hexagonal badge with red sneakers and the text "300k" and "2025" as well as "August Step Month" and "You earned this badge on August 31.
September 1, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Made it with 4 hours to spare! That was a lot of step the last two days...I'm cooked.
Hexagonal badge with multi-color running shoes and the text "300K" for July Step Month, 2025. Below the badge, it says, "You earned this badge on July 31."
August 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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I logged a lot of steps today between my run, warm-up & cool-down walks, and just general walking around the house. Aiming for a Garmin badge of 300,000 steps in July, which means I have to do about the same tomorrow. If I'd kept my tracker on more often, I bet I'd see I've already reached 300K!
Screen shot of step tracker showing a green circle around the number 14,576 and a green check mark. Also says "163% of Goal" and "5.8 miles."
July 31, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Ugh. Just got this email from Medicare with advice from a "doctor" who really should not be allowed to practice. This is worse than the social security email of a few weeks ago since this guy gives medical "advice" that is dangerous. Exactly what you'd expect from this administration, though.
Screen shot of email from Medicare.gov with a photo of "Doctor" Mehmet Oz on a blue back ground. The text says "Stay Healthy with Dr. Oz."
July 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Wow - lots of hail in Central Park!
piled up hail near an outside door...looks like snow.
July 24, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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I started mine today. Someone gave me this fancy notebook as a gift and I've never felt comfortable putting my own little words in it...but Jane Kenyon's (Let Evening Come) will do just fine.
A fancy leather-bound notebook with Celtic designs, a blue stone in the middle of the cover, and a nice metal clasp. A handwritten poem, "Let Evening Come," by Jane Kenyon. The page edges in this notebook are ragged and look singed.
May 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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...that were all started in NaNoWriMo plus 2 others novels and a novella in progress, hopefully to be finished one day. I plan to spend this November the same way, adding to my total word count (> a half million!) with another novel I've already started planning. Maybe some of you will join me?
April 1, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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A golden yellow sunflower against a blue sky...symbol of Ukraine.
March 1, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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My husband is at the grocery store and just texted me this photo - the most beautiful vegetable in the world: Romanesco Broccoli, a natural fractal.

#math #fractals #whatscooking
A head of green Romanesco broccoli, showing swirls arranged in a fractal pattern.
February 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Unofficial cover reveal - just received this beauty in my mail! This, reader, is what I've been working on all year. Will be posting more info soon! For now, I'm carefully checking the proof to be sure everything is okay.
#books #amwriting #historicalfiction
Book cover showing a sepia-toned mountain range in the distance. The title is "Silver Rush, a Silverton novella" by Raima Larter.
February 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Things might be going to sh*t and the temperature here might not have gotten above 10F, but I'm pleased to say I went out for a run and it was GREAT. A little bit of snow slowed me down a tad. Cold but sunny and it felt SO good. Can highly recommend if you want to improve your mood. #running
A woman with a black headband standing in front of a leafless tree and blue sky.
February 12, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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I've always had a personal rule to not run outside if the temperature is below 10 (F) or above 90...looks like I may have to get out there in a few minutes. 🥶
Blue screenshot of phone showing 9 degrees in Denver, with 10 degrees in the next hour.
January 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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I hope this is not just the result of new-years-resolution-mania, but I'm going to try these dry-erase calendar planning sheets this year. I have 6 (six!) major projects going on and I'm thinking color-coding the target dates might keep me more sane. 🤞 #amwriting
Blue and white calendar planning sheets tacked onto an ivory-colored wall, with a container filled with markers and pencils next to them.
January 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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My new website! Actually, it's the same one (in the interior pages) but it has a new landing page. #books #amwriting #scifi #sffh

raimalarter.com
A full moon in a dark blue sky behind dark budding tree branches, with the title "Raima Larter-Author" in upper left, "Books and More" in lower right.
January 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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First race of the year! We woke up to 14 degrees (F) and freezing fog, but it was so beautiful out along the South Platte River. I'm a slow runner, but this is actually a really good pace for me. Kept a lot warmer by continuing to move! #running
Trees and grass covered with frost beside a river, steaming in the cold morning. The sky is blue and partly cloudy, but with an early morning sun.
January 5, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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I shared this victory with my running peeps, but will share it with all of you too. I did a 5.5 mile run today, which brought me to my goal of 600 miles for the year. Back in February when I got covid I didn't think this would happen. Grateful to be able to breath again! #running
Bar chart with green bars on a black background showing miles run each month of 2024...range is from 22 in February to 65 in October. Distance total is 600 miles, with weekly average of 11.5 miles and monthly average of 50 miles.
December 27, 2024 at 9:28 PM
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Bookmarking to read later. BTW, I clicked on the link in your bio to see your submission guidelines, and Firefox gave me a stern warning that the site was a security risk. Not sure why, but you might want to check into it!
screenshot with "Warning: Potential Security Risk Ahead"
December 3, 2024 at 5:24 PM
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Good news! Free shipping for all purchases from Bookshop has been extended another day. You can find all my books at this site...books make great gifts! #booksky

bookshop.org/lists/books-...
A plate holding a stack of books on a wooden table. The text says "One Day Only, 25% Off, plus Free Shipping Extended!"
December 2, 2024 at 10:18 PM