RAFinley Writes Books

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Author. Artist. Musician. Exceedingly Reluctant Animator. Terminal Eccentric. Middling Adventurer. Cat Lady. Stationary Supply Enthusiast. Chaos Gardener. The next book is expected in June 2027 It’s part of a series! Click the “Books” link for details:

At my cousin Gwen’s funeral at Metropolitan A.M.E. Church in Washington D.C. ten years ago, 2 weeks after Trump’s election, I offered some remarks about what Gwen meant our family. I ended my remarks like this.I felt it was important to put Gwen’s contributions to our country in the proper context.

I suspect “Sean” from “Prime” who left me a voicemail has conflated my series of holiday cards with my series of books…possibly by using info from the copyright filing. Sorry to pass on this *totally legit, I’m sure* opportunity to have an Amazon sensation.

Transcript of a voicemail: 
"In the Rebecca, this is Sean calling you from Prime from USA. You're just uh calling in regards to your book. I think it's called uh, Merry Christmas, the windmill, which is which is basically part of a larger series, I believe.
And um, I was just wanted to know if you, you know, when it comes to turning it into an Amazon sensation, give me a call back at
Look forward to a healthy
conversation. you...."A set of three holiday cards, all saying Merry Christmas. One features a lighthouse, another a grove of Christmas trees, and the third, a windmill.A series of holiday cards, all saying Happy New Year. One features a lighthouse, another a trio of Christmas trees, and the third, a windmill. A series of three books. The Stone of Shadows, The Darkest Midnight, and The Vale of Silence.

Hi Maura! Thanks so much for doing this again! I'm an artist north of Boston telling stories about light and atmosphere with oil paints. My original oil paintings (small and large) and limited edition giclée fine art prints are available on my website: tishamark.com/shop

Are you interested in the craft of fiction-writing, and/or my contemporary fantasy series and related bits of info (occult stuff, Western European folklore, locations like Orkney, London, Oregon) or even some editing (or just friendly advice)? Come join my Patreon! www.patreon.com/RAFinley

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It's my favorite time of year! Time to do your holiday shopping by supporting independent artists! If you're an artist or craftsperson of any kind, please reply to this with what you make and a link to your store and I'll share it! Let’s boost, support and buy cool stuff from artists!!

If material conditions aren’t addressed and the criminals aren’t held accountable, fascists vilifying Trump and making faux-leftist appeals while pushing blatant authoritarianism will take the opening and capitalize. Those are the stakes. And you can’t stop it with compromised leadership.

Ray Wert, the Jewish husband of Mallory McMorrow, who finished third in the Michigan Senate Democratic primary behind Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, goes guns blazing against Stevens after she endorsed Republican Mike Rogers:

Ray Wert @raywert on X:

I’ve known Haley Stevens for a long time. Until now, she has always had staff to protect her, prop her up, and keep her safe from her own irrational behavior. What we’re seeing now? This is just raw, unfiltered Haley. 

The Haley who flip-flops and goes from thought to thought without rhyme or reason. The Haley that calls you at 3 AM to yell at you, and then calls you back at 5 AM oblivious to the fact that she even spoke with you at 3 AM. The Haley who bends to the last and loudest voice that tells her something. 

More often than not that last voice is now her fiancé. And as you can see by what one of her former staff people posted earlier here on X, that appears to potentially be a really troubling relationship.

Up until this point, other than a joke I made on X a few days ago, I wasn't going to say anything public about Haley Stevens or how she has comported herself since the primary. It not only wasn't appropriate, I would never, ever want anyone to think I was speaking for or on behalf of my wife. But Haley's erratic choices mean I can no longer be silent about my interactions with her since the primary ended.

Hey Portland friends. You know I don't do this often. We are in legit danger of losing the governor's race this year. Why? Multnomah turnout is lagging significantly. Literally *150* people showing up this weekend will make the difference between eking this out or 4 years of Christine Drazan.

“How much time do you think this defense secretary spends looking in the mirror in the morning? These are not serious people” — Obama’s audience in Ohio is hanging on every word as he skewers Trump and Hegseth

The Cinema Museum in London is trying to buy its building and they are about 1/4 of the way to their goal. It's a converted Victorian workhouse where Charlie Chaplin lived and worked as a child. Could you share or donate a bit? www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-cinema...

The Cinema Museum: HELP US BUY OUR HOME

After 40 years of uncertainty, we have a chance to secure our home. We need £500,000 to purchase our home and we have five months to do it!

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I’m having a pretty crummy day/week. Picking up something from the store so I can get some pet food & people food would be a spirit lifter, also pay one late bill. So much new work in the store. Pet pics help, too. <3

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I know one of us says this basically every day, but if you are an actual podcaster/bookstore/book club organizer... do not use chatGPT to write your pitch. We will delete it. We see 7-371 of them a day and we can spot them by the 5th word. It doesn't matter if you're real. We'll delete it.

Spooky season earrings! Some of these are autumnal colors, some have a bit of a goth vibe or will pair with your dark academia aesthetic. All come in a box with a dog in it and ship for $6 in the US! (USPS just raised their rates again!)

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Any day, #SpaceX could send in bulldozers to destroy the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Musk’s company wants to build a rocket test site and road through this vital wildlife habitat in south #Texas. We’re in court to stop this public land giveaway. Please support our fight ⬇️

Give Now to Save the Wild

Join the fight to protect wildlife and wild places with a gift to the Center for Biological Diversity.

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