This is the exact face I make while phonebanking!

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Tomorrow, Saturday, October 3rd, Fated States is calling Ohio for Sherrod Brown. Register now: fatedmates.net/fatedstates

You don't need a crown to be queen. Duchess arrives February 16, 2027

While we wrap up our auction this year, can we remind you for Fated States, which is about to kick into high gear for the coming election season? fatedmates.net/fatedstates

FATED STATES — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People

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TODAY IS THE DAY! Your favorite dysfunctional rich people are back in delicious, sprayed-edged paperback, waiting for you to take them to the beach. Get These Summer Storms right now, wherever books are sold! sarahmaclean.net/storms

This is my new favorite show

Cabel Sasser@cabel.panic.com · 5mo ago

this graduation speech moment is notable, and her amazed shock at having failed to read the room feels instructive. when you're inside the bubble, you think everybody else is. but everybody isn't.

I'm auctioning off a character name in my next book as part of the PEN America charity auction supporting the org's new author safety program, protecting authors from harassment and harm online and in person. Bid here!

PEN America@penamerica.bsky.social · 5mo ago

PEN America's Character-Naming Auction gives you the chance to have your name (or a loved one’s) in an upcoming work by one of these beloved writers — and receive a signed copy. All proceeds from the auction directly support PEN America's new Author Safety Program. givebutter.com/c/pen-americ...

We’re going to need the strongest get out the vote push we’ve ever had for democrats this November. State legislatures are up for grabs, and we can win a lot more seats and stem the tide of redistricting this year if people show up to the polls One way you can help:

We're in a big auditorium at UCL on Weds for Champion Black Boxers and Businessmen in 1800s London - talk, film, panel, about Bill Richmond, Tom Molineaux, Bridgerton, A Thousand Blows! Join Tony Warner, Roberto Nigro, Luke G. Williams, S. I. Martin & me: FREE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/champion-b...

Champion Black Boxers and businessmen in 1800s London

In advance of the blue plaque in Trafalgar Square, a film/talk on Bill and Tom and the real history in TV hits like Bridgerton,1000 Blows

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I am obsessed with this!!

haithar.bsky.social@haithar.bsky.social · 7mo ago

I've donated 3 rebinds to the Press the Patriarchy auction which is on right now until 22 March. Here is the rebind of Knockout by @sarahmaclean.bsky.social with character art by @bookishaveril (on IG) www.32auctions.com/organization...

Put Jen to work!

Jennifer Prokop@jenreadsromance.bsky.social · 9mo ago

I will give you a personalized romance recommendation if you purchase it TOMORROW from either Tropes & Trifles, a romance only bookstore in Minneapolis. (This is a brilliant idea I am copying from Maris Kreizman) www.tropesandtrifles.com

Haven’t been here in a while, just here to say Minnesotans are all goddamned heroes and also Abolish ICE. ❤️

"I'm not in Minnesota -- what can I do to help?" A list of ideas!

“This time next year, this book will be on shelves,” she whispers at two in the morning as she colors in her silly little boxes.

Black women pirates. Real history. Real power. We’re talking about it Jan 15 at FoxTale.https://buff.ly/HXuyQhE

all i'm saying is that there were better options

I just noticed the new Kindle "Ask this Book" feature, and it's a nightmare. Authors can't opt out if f*cking diabolical. The books are being read by AI without consent or compensation. reactormag.com/new-kindle-f...

New Kindle Feature Uses AI to Answer Questions About Books—And Authors Can't Opt Out - Reactor

The new feature, called Ask this Book, is already drawing controversy and unanswered questions.

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"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...

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/

Brian Stelter@brianstelter.bsky.social · last yr.

This just in from Sinclair: "Beginning Tuesday night Sinclair will be preempting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming. Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show's potential return."

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

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

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Rereading Rules of Scoundrels by @sarahmaclean.bsky.social & 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…👩🏾‍🍳💋🔥

"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...

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.

Soren Spicknall@sorenspicknall.bsky.social · last yr.

With credible reports that there will soon be a major increase in federal immigration enforcement activity in Chicago, I want to once again highlight the Family Support Network - a rapid response resource run by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR). Use it if you spot ICE.

Finished These Summer Storms by @sarahmaclean.bsky.social 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.

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...

Writing Advice from Matt Stone & Trey Parker @ NYU | MTVU's "Stand In"

YouTube video by Fabian Valdez

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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!

Laura Ansley@lmansley.bsky.social · last yr.

My copy of These Summer Storms, signed with special romance cover from The Ripped Bodice, has arrived! @sarahmaclean.bsky.social

@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.

NYC! Go see @sarahmaclean.bsky.social at B&N to celebrate These Summer Storms:

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/...

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.

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@fatedmates.net, has @sarahmaclean.bsky.social been shown this? Should probably be under supervision in case she dissolves or ignites. 💧🔥

Paul George Lombard Jr.@herroyalredness.bsky.social · last yr.

I have spent the last week thinking this scene. He really sat a grown man on a counter and called him pathetic.

Tonight!! I’m so excited to be moderating this conversation on trans romance at @astoriabookshop.bsky.social! Join us at 7pm, NYC!

TJ Alexander (they/them)@tjalexandernyc.bsky.social · 2y ago

March 31: Trans Day of Visibility Event with Joanna Lowell and @sarahmaclean.bsky.social at Astoria Bookshop in Queens RSVP: www.astoriabookshop.com/events/16015...