Sandra Schwab
@scribblingsandy.bsky.social
Historical romance author with a PhD, a piano, & a very large library. Expert on dragons & PUNCH. Writes stories with happy endings and loves her caravan Miss Hetty. 🌈 She / her.
#Romancelandia #HistoricalRomance
#Romancelandia #HistoricalRomance
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Bluesky peeps, since I've got a bunch of new followers (hello everybody! lovely to have you on board!), how about I do a little intro thread? 🧵
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Anybody who is like “Piracy is activism!”—trust me, supporting your local library is about 1000% more effective activism, and it’s still free for you and authors still get paid!
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Anybody who is like “Piracy is activism!”—trust me, supporting your local library is about 1000% more effective activism, and it’s still free for you and authors still get paid!
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People who pirate books: “I just think art and literature should be FREE to everyone!”
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
People who pirate books: “I just think art and literature should be FREE to everyone!”
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
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Does anyone in Baltimore need (or could use) a 20 lb turkey? Because reasons, we have acquired one, and while we can come up with uses for it, it's A Problem for my allergy issues and if someone needs it more, Sarah is happy to deliver anywhere in Baltimore
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Does anyone in Baltimore need (or could use) a 20 lb turkey? Because reasons, we have acquired one, and while we can come up with uses for it, it's A Problem for my allergy issues and if someone needs it more, Sarah is happy to deliver anywhere in Baltimore
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You're not really screwing over the publishers. They make up for your pirating by jacking up prices, paying authors less, cancelling that series you love because it didn't sell enough, etc. You're hurting authors & your fellow readers because you feel entitled & I, for one, fucking hate you for it.
I see it's the seasonal argument about why piracy to fuck over Amazon and publishers is okay while many authors live below the poverty line.
November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
You're not really screwing over the publishers. They make up for your pirating by jacking up prices, paying authors less, cancelling that series you love because it didn't sell enough, etc. You're hurting authors & your fellow readers because you feel entitled & I, for one, fucking hate you for it.
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The Sick Times @thesicktimes.org : Less than 20% of Long COVID trials involving exercise even mention post-exertional malaise
thesicktimes.org/2025/11/21/l...
Experts say testing exercise is “money down the drain” and won’t advance understanding of Long COVID.
#LongCovid #PEM
thesicktimes.org/2025/11/21/l...
Experts say testing exercise is “money down the drain” and won’t advance understanding of Long COVID.
#LongCovid #PEM
Less than 20% of Long COVID trials involving exercise even mention post-exertional malaise - The Sick Times
An analysis by The Sick Times find that less than 15% of Long COVID clinical trials testing the benefits of exercise or cardiopulmonary rehabilitation measured post-exertional malaise, according to th...
thesicktimes.org
November 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The Sick Times @thesicktimes.org : Less than 20% of Long COVID trials involving exercise even mention post-exertional malaise
thesicktimes.org/2025/11/21/l...
Experts say testing exercise is “money down the drain” and won’t advance understanding of Long COVID.
#LongCovid #PEM
thesicktimes.org/2025/11/21/l...
Experts say testing exercise is “money down the drain” and won’t advance understanding of Long COVID.
#LongCovid #PEM
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Clip: @oonaghcousins.bsky.social explains how post-exertional malaise has affected her. It’s not tiredness after exercise, simple tasks like preparing food or even talking would cause her whole body would go into shutdown, affecting her nervous, immune, digestive systems and more.
November 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Clip: @oonaghcousins.bsky.social explains how post-exertional malaise has affected her. It’s not tiredness after exercise, simple tasks like preparing food or even talking would cause her whole body would go into shutdown, affecting her nervous, immune, digestive systems and more.
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This is so fucked up. Stop stealing from authors!!
I posted a buy link here to "A Magical Inheritance" a few days ago, and 24 of you immediately went to Anna's Archives and fucking stole it from me.
Yes, stole it.
I do not get paid for your download there because YOU ARE STEALING FROM ME.
🖕
Yes, stole it.
I do not get paid for your download there because YOU ARE STEALING FROM ME.
🖕
November 24, 2025 at 5:43 AM
This is so fucked up. Stop stealing from authors!!
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Aspiring writers especially, be careful out there. These scams are everywhere. I promise some famous author isn’t going to email you out of the blue.
I was clearing out my spam folder and am delighted to let you all know that @marthawells.com wants to connect with me
it might have been easier to DM me but, you know. lol
(I hate these fucking emails, stop scamming people ya weirdos!)
it might have been easier to DM me but, you know. lol
(I hate these fucking emails, stop scamming people ya weirdos!)
November 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Aspiring writers especially, be careful out there. These scams are everywhere. I promise some famous author isn’t going to email you out of the blue.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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Ugly crying
Going to end on one of the most beautiful commercials ever made with the reminder and a call to remember the small things. They make a big difference to others.
Love all, help all.
Go Jackets.
Love all, help all.
Go Jackets.
November 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Ugly crying
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I feel like the last couple decades of "is representation good or not?" discourse missed more important questions of "how fragile is representation?", "what do we do when multiple industries eliminate it as an intentional move against us?" and "how can we sustain queer artists when shit goes south?"
"According to the report, [...]during the 2024-25 television season, queer characters increased across platforms by 4%, bringing the total to 489. However, the Thursday report found that 41% of those characters will not return." www.thewrap.com/glaad-where-...
Nearly Half of All LGBTQ+ Characters Will Disappear From TV Next Season, GLAAD Study Finds
The 2024-25 TV season recorded 489 queer characters across broadcast, cable and screenings, but cancellations and plot find a deep decline to come
www.thewrap.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:13 AM
I feel like the last couple decades of "is representation good or not?" discourse missed more important questions of "how fragile is representation?", "what do we do when multiple industries eliminate it as an intentional move against us?" and "how can we sustain queer artists when shit goes south?"
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When you call out and warn about attacks on academic freedom by the AfD but you are silent on cancellations by @lmumuenchen.bsky.social due to pressure from the CSU and others you have not understood the concept of academic freedom.
The LMU announces the cancellation of a seminar on the topic "the targeting of Palestinian academia". The cancellation announcement is titled "LMU as a place of pluralistic discourse". Couldn't make this up.
www.lmu.de/en/about-lmu...
www.lmu.de/en/about-lmu...
LMU as a place of pluralistic discourse
Statement on the Planned Event “The Targeting of the Palestinian Academia” at LMU Munich
www.lmu.de
November 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
When you call out and warn about attacks on academic freedom by the AfD but you are silent on cancellations by @lmumuenchen.bsky.social due to pressure from the CSU and others you have not understood the concept of academic freedom.
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I’m still thinking about “quiet, piggy.” No president should be able to speak to a member of the press that way and remain president. That moment encapsulates how vile, misogynistic, and horrible that man is.
November 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I’m still thinking about “quiet, piggy.” No president should be able to speak to a member of the press that way and remain president. That moment encapsulates how vile, misogynistic, and horrible that man is.
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DAY 13 – ADVENT SALE ✨🎄
Today’s festive fav is the Roman votive uterus. Many ancient examples contain a hidden clay bead inside, seen only on X-rays, thought to symbolise new life. We keep the tradition alive by adding a hand-formed bead to each one.
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Today’s festive fav is the Roman votive uterus. Many ancient examples contain a hidden clay bead inside, seen only on X-rays, thought to symbolise new life. We keep the tradition alive by adding a hand-formed bead to each one.
Shop Now
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
November 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
DAY 13 – ADVENT SALE ✨🎄
Today’s festive fav is the Roman votive uterus. Many ancient examples contain a hidden clay bead inside, seen only on X-rays, thought to symbolise new life. We keep the tradition alive by adding a hand-formed bead to each one.
Shop Now
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
Today’s festive fav is the Roman votive uterus. Many ancient examples contain a hidden clay bead inside, seen only on X-rays, thought to symbolise new life. We keep the tradition alive by adding a hand-formed bead to each one.
Shop Now
potted-history.co.uk/products/rom...
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"Microsoft warns that Windows 11's agentic AI could install malware on your PC: 'Only enable this feature if you understand the security implications.'"
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
November 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"Microsoft warns that Windows 11's agentic AI could install malware on your PC: 'Only enable this feature if you understand the security implications.'"
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
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For your blocking consideration: @stek02.bsky.social, transphobe and right wing asshole.
November 18, 2025 at 3:55 AM
For your blocking consideration: @stek02.bsky.social, transphobe and right wing asshole.
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posted by a friend who is Professor of Molecular Biophysics. PM me if you have any ideas and want to be put in touch.
November 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
posted by a friend who is Professor of Molecular Biophysics. PM me if you have any ideas and want to be put in touch.
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Yes, this is the same university that cancelled a talk by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese in February of this year.
November 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Yes, this is the same university that cancelled a talk by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese in February of this year.
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In a clearly anticonstituional move, the University of Munich @lmumuenchen.bsky.social have just cancelled a series of lectures titled „The Targeting of the Palestinian Academia“ after pressure from righ-wing groups. Germany prides itself on academic freedon, till it comes to Palestine.
November 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
In a clearly anticonstituional move, the University of Munich @lmumuenchen.bsky.social have just cancelled a series of lectures titled „The Targeting of the Palestinian Academia“ after pressure from righ-wing groups. Germany prides itself on academic freedon, till it comes to Palestine.
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Because obviously you need your feelings hurt on Sunday morning ☠️☠️☠️
November 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Because obviously you need your feelings hurt on Sunday morning ☠️☠️☠️
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I noticed a book a some time ago.
The cover had art of a woman and a dragon sitting at the side of a lake—but in the reflection in the water, the woman is a demon.
I want to read it, but I cannot for the life of me remember the name of the book!
If anyone happens to know what it is, please say!
The cover had art of a woman and a dragon sitting at the side of a lake—but in the reflection in the water, the woman is a demon.
I want to read it, but I cannot for the life of me remember the name of the book!
If anyone happens to know what it is, please say!
November 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I noticed a book a some time ago.
The cover had art of a woman and a dragon sitting at the side of a lake—but in the reflection in the water, the woman is a demon.
I want to read it, but I cannot for the life of me remember the name of the book!
If anyone happens to know what it is, please say!
The cover had art of a woman and a dragon sitting at the side of a lake—but in the reflection in the water, the woman is a demon.
I want to read it, but I cannot for the life of me remember the name of the book!
If anyone happens to know what it is, please say!
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“We don’t understand what the world is waiting for before allowing in thousands of tents and temporary homes… We renew our appeal for shelter for the 1000th time to all free people around the world: Gaza needs dignified shelter. Gaza needs housing...”
— Eyad Amawi, Gaza Humanitarian Coordinator
— Eyad Amawi, Gaza Humanitarian Coordinator
November 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
“We don’t understand what the world is waiting for before allowing in thousands of tents and temporary homes… We renew our appeal for shelter for the 1000th time to all free people around the world: Gaza needs dignified shelter. Gaza needs housing...”
— Eyad Amawi, Gaza Humanitarian Coordinator
— Eyad Amawi, Gaza Humanitarian Coordinator
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In 1981, two dudes from the National Enquirer thought they’d disrupt the romance genre with a new idea- a tabloid size romance novel. They raised over a million, and waited for the profits to roll in. The profits did not roll in.
Nothing is new under the sun.
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/busi...
Nothing is new under the sun.
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/busi...
Pulp Gives a New Twist to Old Romance
www.washingtonpost.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
In 1981, two dudes from the National Enquirer thought they’d disrupt the romance genre with a new idea- a tabloid size romance novel. They raised over a million, and waited for the profits to roll in. The profits did not roll in.
Nothing is new under the sun.
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/busi...
Nothing is new under the sun.
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/busi...
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steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
Insulting to the players, insulting to the IP, insulting to the medium, the developers. And the craft itself. Fuck you executives who pushed this garbage.
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI art slop, because your $70 means nothing anymore
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI generated artwork which makes the $70 feel like a complete rip-off.
frvr.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
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I’ll say this much: This reads exactly like what it is: people who discovered romance five years ago and decided they had all kinds of amazing new ideas to “fix” it. Connections between books? That feel kind of cozy to the reader? How did no one ever think of that?? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/b...
November 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I’ll say this much: This reads exactly like what it is: people who discovered romance five years ago and decided they had all kinds of amazing new ideas to “fix” it. Connections between books? That feel kind of cozy to the reader? How did no one ever think of that?? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/b...