As an editor, I am going to start referring to redactions as "exonerations." We need to exonerate that adjective! Let's exonerate that second paragraph!

Thanks @sarahdarerlittman.com Love this..."And when a door opens, it means a foot is supposed to go through it,” Julia Thomas added.

Tomorrow 2/17 - 8 PM EST "How to Write Romance Comics" with @alisakwitney.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/y-YqhzI... #horrormance #Romance #romancereads #comicbookschool @mikefasolo.bsky.social @deannadestito.bsky.social

This ruling is from a GW Bush appointee

Right, it’s such a huge deal, and so bad, so far-reaching, so beyond anything that’s come before that…we should just keep it shut. To preserve the wonderful peace & security we’re enjoying right now. BY THE WAY THE ONLY WAY TO GET HOPE IS BY EMPTYING PANDORA’S BOX.

Raskin to Bondi: "You're not showing a lot interest in the victims. Whether it's Epstein's human trafficking ring or the homicidal government violence against citizens in Minneapolis, as AG you're siding with the perpetrators and ignoring the victims."

we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad

Ridgefield Public Library (CT) joins several others in Connecticut and in Pennsylvania of stopping passport services. It's another way that the current regime is making it harder and harder for people to get the identification they demand that they have. archive.ph/uzEAz#select...

No wonder the orange toddler is unhinged once again. The Obamas are competent, classy, loving, Harvard and Princeton graduates, loved by many, not on the Epstein files, got the Nobel Peace Prize, and gave us a steady economy to boot. Repost this if you agree they are AMAZING and an inspiration!

Feel like there should be a version of these for online shopping (only it would be "objects smaller and shoddier.") But also, damn this feels political now...

Winter has too many pockets. Morning ritual now includes searching them all for whatever is missing. (Usually glasses.)

We at the @postguild.bsky.social are raising money for the hundreds of journalists the Post just laid off. This goes to the people who are hurting, not the Post. Or if you'd rather, go subscribe to an independent journalist. Support is hugely appreciated. www.gofundme.com/f/standing-t...

Just spent 2 hours in the cold waving signs for a local election. (Yes, 75 feet from the polling place.) 2 hrs later, still cold, but fired up.

Some days just require gingerbread...

The IMLS propaganda machine is in full swing, and $14 million in tax dollars just went to PragerU to do the work that libraries and museums are actually experts in. buttondown.com/wellsourced/...

If you get pepper-sprayed, avoid rubbing your eyes. Instead, irrigate them with lots of water, says Dr. Trisha Pasricha, our Ask a Doctor columnist.

Watching #cdramas #MyPageinthe90s Wondering who decided to dress the ML to match the breakfast broccoli. 😂

And things keep getting worse. Fan since her SCTV days...

The news keeps getting worse and I #amwriting romantasy rom coms that make me laugh. Feeling guilty, but also hear the ghost of my late mom saying "we laugh, to keep from crying." I create to keep from screaming. #writers

“We are a Minneapolis 2nd grade Brownie Troop of 12 including trans and neurodiverse youth and 75% BIPOC kids. We want to go to summer camp and try horseback riding! During the current ICE occupation we need your support more than ever...” And that’s how I ordered 4 boxes of thin mints.

When you can't understand why no one wants to join you in the snow. (Because she weighs 11 pounds and there's over a foot of snow under that ice crust.) #dogsofbluesky

Struck by #cdrama romances with scenes designed to show a couple happy together (amusement park, market stroll). Often feel like "time outs" because they're unrelated to narrative/character development. #Lovebetweenthelines doesn't fall into this trap so feels fresh/works better. #amwriting

At the first of the month, I set a goal to sell 31 books in January: one for each day. I am six away from that goal! 🎉 Could you help me out by giving this a friendly repost? I’d be so grateful! <10 word pitch: Mechanic/SpEd teacher fake relationship with zero angst and 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Thank you!!!

Saw a post on another site long the lines of "this is an insult to all (fill in the blank ethnic/religious group)!" And thought, dang, did I miss the secret meeting where "Susan" was elected to speak for all of us?

When the snow's a little too deep to chase the ducks... #dogsofbluesky

Feel helpless? Want to do something to help the brave folks in Minnesota? If you're a writer, teacher, book club, there are great items to bid on here: www.32auctions.com/organization...

Biggest challenge to shoveling walk? Finding said walk.

Keep thinking of my critique partner discussion of the role of weddings in romance. Unnecessary in #LovebetweentheLines because it wouldn't have been true to the characters, we know they're committed, & that commitment is shown (powerfully) in other ways.

Just finished #LoveBetweentheLines. Absolutely sticks the landing. Ending (IMHO) is perfect. Ties all the threads (including subtle visual call backs), remains true to the characters, shows their growth, and promise of continued growth together. Post credits "extra" is a chef's kiss.

Just so stinking happy for my awesome critique partner @alisakwitney.bsky.social (and yes #writers #amwiting she freelances as a coach/editor.)

Man drives by. Screams "Bring that dog inside. It's too f#$king cold!" My dog? Busily sledding on her face... #dogsofbluesky

#amwriting ending in sight, but like a mountain top, seeing it is easier than reaching it. Lacing up my metaphorical hiking boots. #writers #booksky

My neighbor decided to throw herself a birthday party at the last minute. Invited neighbors Bought herself a cake, insisted on no gifts, guests just had to bring something to read. Brilliant!

I write every day except Thursday, which is the day I knit and interact with real people. Alas, my sweater is a stylistic disaster. Must rip out and start over. But still faster and easier than editing my WIP. #amwriting

Critique partner got me thinking about the role of weddings in romance. In a novel, they usually are at the beginning as an "inciting event" (marriage of convenience, meet-cute, runaway bride, abandoned mate). Or they come at the end, signaling the promise of happily ever after. #writers #amwriting

Doggie ice cream? My dog is happy if she can snag some goose poop on the sly.

Trying to get a verification code from GoDaddy. Them: that's a common problem. Let us connect you with a Guide! Guide: estimated wait time 23 minutes...

Just reacquired my domain name thanks to a sharp-eyed critique partner who alerted me that the squatter offering to sell it back to me let it expire. Clearly found it less useful than I did. (Had several sites over the years.) Curious, do people find them useful? #booksky #amwriting

Believe what you’re seeing with your own eyes. We know what really happened.

30 day books-by-women challenge! Choose 30 books, one per day, no particular order, that you’ve read that were written by women. #BookSky #BookChallenge #ReadingWomen 💙📚

Let me try that again. It's January 5, and the state of Utah just banned three more books from every single public school in the state. Utah now has more state-sanctioned book bans than any other state in the US. This comes nearly entirely from only *2* districts. bookriot.com/utah-bans-20...

Just a hawk, hanging out in NYC

30 day books-by-women challenge! Choose 30 books, one per day, no particular order, that you’ve read that were written by women. #BookSky #BookChallenge #ReadingWomen 💙📚

I'm free from the need to have opinions on latest developments, so I'd just note that the US op to seize Maduro and declare our sole interest is oil reinforces exactly how Beijing views to US. A reckless declining power breaking laws and norms to maintain primacy.

30 day books-by-women challenge! Choose 30 books, one per day, no particular order, that you’ve read that were written by women. #BookSky #BookChallenge #ReadingWomen 💙📚

I'm seriously starting to question the credibility of the FIFA Peace Prize.

30 day books-by-women challenge! Choose 30 books, one per day, no particular order, that you’ve read that were written by women. #BookSky #BookChallenge #ReadingWomen 💙📚