Sarah MacLean
@sarahmaclean.bsky.social
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Writer. Podcaster. Third-act break-up evangelist. I’m somewhere talking about romance novels.
"But who is going to run for President..." No. We're not entertaining this question now. We've got 12 months to stay focused and do this again, but bigger: We're going to keep rallying. We're going to expand/flip a few state legislatures (NC, PA, MI, WI, AZ, I'm looking at you), and...
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Kevin M. Kruse
2 months ago
Well, there it is. Sinclair is digging in for a fight, so please help push back -- find stations in your area, watch their local news to see what ads they run, then write those advertisers to tell them you're boycotting as long as they're on a Sinclair station. List here:
sbgi.net/tv-stations/
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Isobel Carr
2 months ago
It is with a heavy heart that I must tell people that Isobel/Tonda is losing her battle with cancer. She has been diagnosed as terminal & is now in comfort care @ her bffs house. GFM link below, DM if you want to send Isobel/Tonda direct funds (preferred)for her care.
#fuckcancer
gofund.me/73738360a
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Donate to Help Kristie Care for Her Bestie During Cancer Treatment, organized by Kristie Raycroft
Caregiver Support Fund for Kristie Raycroft Hello ever… Kristie Raycroft needs your support for Help Kristie Care for Her Bestie During Cancer Treatment
https://gofund.me/73738360a
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Marisa | “the ambassador for romance novels”
3 months ago
Rereading Rules of Scoundrels by
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& I forgot that Temple is my favorite kind of freak. This is also such a masterful moment because yes, HOT, but also because when Mara tells him his control over her feelings scares her, he gives her TANGIBLE control over him, & it’s so…👩🏾🍳💋🔥
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Megan Piontkowski illustration
3 months ago
"How to Report ICE" zines are available for free printable download for these places: California Chicago Colorado DC Metro Area Florida Massachusetts NC Triangle Area NYC Philly Pittsburgh Portland St. Louis Metro Area Washington State Zine request form in folder.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
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Jennifer Prokop
3 months ago
so, one of the things I am going to do right now is PUT THIS INTO MY PHONE AS A CONTACT, that way, if I see something I can immediately report it, not fumble around wishing I could find this number, remember the name of the organization, etc.
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Lyssann
4 months ago
Finished These Summer Storms by
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today. Just delightful. I was worried when it was billed as fiction instead of a romance because it might have a not HEA. It is an excellent accompaniment to The Summer I Turned Pretty if you would like all the characters to be likeable.
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This feels like a very good day to remind everyone that Trey Parker & Matt Stone taught me the most important lesson on writing conflict. Avoid writing scenes connected with “and then”:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGUN...
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Writing Advice from Matt Stone & Trey Parker @ NYU | MTVU's "Stand In"
YouTube video by Fabian Valdez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGUNqq3jVLg
4 months ago
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Laura Ansley
5 months ago
Perfect summer read. That rich family tension, snappy
@sarahmaclean.bsky.social
banter, good surprises, and while *not a romance* still a good romantic storyline. A+ Also, loved the not-so-subtle nod to
@jenreadsromance.bsky.social
and the cute connection to the wider MacLeaniverse!
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5 months ago
@sarahmaclean.bsky.social
In my bad decisions era, I started These Summer Storms tonight and I have accepted that sleep is optional till I finish.
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Megan Frampton 🤷🏻♀️
6 months ago
NYC! Go see
@sarahmaclean.bsky.social
at B&N to celebrate These Summer Storms:
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Sarah MacLean celebrates THESE SUMMER STORMS
Join us for an in-store event, Sarah MacLean celebrates THESE SUMMER STORMS, on Monday, July 07, 2025.
https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062184280-0
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Gwenda Bond
6 months ago
The NYT summer reading recommendation quiz/engine gave me
@sarahmaclean.bsky.social
's These Summer Storms, so it is definitely smart
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Answer 4 Questions. Leave With a Summer Read You’ll Love.
Tell us a few things about what you like, and we'll give you a spot-on recommendation.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/06/10/books/summer-books-quiz.html
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Melanie Baker
7 months ago
@fatedmates.net
, has
@sarahmaclean.bsky.social
been shown this? Should probably be under supervision in case she dissolves or ignites. 💧🔥
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Tonight!! I’m so excited to be moderating this conversation on trans romance at
@astoriabookshop.bsky.social
! Join us at 7pm, NYC!
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If you have time to go to Hershey and support AS King (and stand against these awful people) it’s time!
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8 months ago
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“Please stop sending money” is such a terrific flex.
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8 months ago
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Maggie Tokuda-Hall
9 months ago
I read The Proposition by Judith Ivory almost entirely last night, just so I could listen to this episode of
@fatedmates.net
and it was WORTH IT. If you're in the mood for an extremely hornt (LEGS) historical with very engaging leads this one'll do you.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
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The Proposition by Judith Ivory
Podcast Episode · Fated Mates - A Romance Novel Podcast · 01/07/2025 · 1h 44m
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fated-mates-a-romance-novel-podcast/id1440190146?i=1000683112800
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Amber 👋🏻
9 months ago
This show about bareknuckle boxing and a female crime gang is somehow *not* based on a
@sarahmaclean.bsky.social
novel, but I am having a hell of a good time regardless
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A Thousand Blows review – the irresistible new boxing drama from the Peaky Blinders creator
Steven Knight’s latest series is a hugely fun journey into the murky world of Victorian bare-knuckle fighting. It’s a ripping yarn full of audacious dialogue
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/feb/21/a-thousand-blows-review-the-irresistible-new-boxing-drama-from-the-peaky-blinders-creator
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I’m so excited to moderate this conversation between the authors of two of my favorite recent historicals!
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9 months ago
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10 months ago
Just finished These Summer Storms by queen-of-her-craft
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and y’all, the romance world is about to be knocked off their feet by this phenomenal book. Depth + angst + cutthroat family dynamics + maybe a dash of Knives Out; SO good. Pre-order now, it’s going to be everywhere.
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I just called the Providence office, got someone on the phone and he said "everything on line is hearsay and Sen. Whitehouse is planning on seeing RFK through questioning before he votes." Not an unequivocal pledge to stand against his old buddy at all. RI, time to do the thing.
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10 months ago
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Elise
11 months ago
One of my favorite things about romance (esp. histrom) is you can say something like "some light kidnapping" and I'll just nod my head and go "well I have to have that." Nobody does it like Romance.
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Chaz Stein
11 months ago
As long as the blurb says what it should, I say go for it. Especially when historical romance is in such a crisis. I’m team rooting for Romance and all my friends and favourite authors to succeed. If that’s what it takes, I’m all for it. Make bold moves. Take some big swings.
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Fated Mates
12 months ago
It's the holiday season, which means holiday romance! This year, we're talking about Princes of Christmas falling for heirs to Halloween, Hanukkah treats, retellings ofThe Holiday, sexy cabins in the woods, second chances, Harlequin Presents, and yes, an online site called OnlySantas.
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Holiday Romances for 2024: Put It in the Lilly Library — Fated Mates
It's the holiday season, which means holiday romance! This year, we're talking about Princes of Christmas falling for heirs to Halloween, Hanukkah treats, retellings of The Holiday, sexy cabins in th...
https://fatedmates.net/episodes/2024/12/16/0715-holiday-romances-for-2024-put-it-in-the-lilly-library
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Jenna Marie
12 months ago
Eeeee my
@fatedmates.net
box of 2024 favs arrived! 😍
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No one searching “Darcy field” is looking for a sports complex in Lakeview, New York, Google
12 months ago
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I really enjoyed this video about historical romance and where we are from a reader perspective. It's worth the watch (or listen, if you're like me and you turn all YouTube videos into podcasts)!
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Historical Romance Isn’t Dying—But It May Be At a Crossroads
YouTube video by Bookish Melody
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=zULRFKgUT3g
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⛈️⛈️⛈️ These Summer Storms, coming July 2025
sarahmaclean.net/storms
about 1 year ago
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Jennifer Prokop
about 1 year ago
i've been exclusively reading 2024 romance debuts for the past 2 weeks, and let me tell you, it's illuminating.
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Yall I cannot stop you from selling your books to AI, but a 50/50 split for $2500, non-negotiable? Absolutely not, friends. You deserve better, you are worth more. Tell those billionaires to pound sand. But since you’re here… ffs don’t sell your books to AI.
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Andie J. Christopher
about 1 year ago
I was known for: Coining the term “Stern Brunch Daddy” in response to
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posting a photo of Oscar Isaac holding a fork
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Phonebank democrats to get out the vote in Florida with romance tomorrow from 1-3pm eastern! Sign up:
fatedmates.net/fatedstates
about 1 year ago
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Romancing the Vote
over 1 year ago
Hey all, Fated States (the phone banking arm of the Fated Mates podcast) is going to be calling Pennsylvania this weekend. If you want to help, the phone banks are super fun and they have games and instruction to make it go fast.
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I am rewatching The Great right now, and I am honest to god BEGGING for Hollywood to make more clever, funny, wildly sexy historicals that just dial up directly to a shocking 11.
over 1 year ago
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Jessica Luther
about 2 years ago
Y'all, I went on
@fatedmates.net
podcast to talk about sports romance novels! Why we love them and sports, why it's hard to love them and sports, and to give lots of recs. Thank you,
@sarahmaclean.bsky.social
and
@jenreadsromance.bsky.social
for having me!
fatedmates.net/episodes/202...
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S06.09: Sports Romance with Jessica Luther — Fated Mates Podcast
https://fatedmates.net/episodes/2023/11/6/s0609-sports-romance-with-jessica-luther
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