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Sophie Claire @sophieclaire.bsky.social · Mar 12

Lovely to see the Novelistas
yesterday. There were celebrations and commiserations (as always). We’ve been through so much together over the years.
Oh and there was Rocky Road too.😋
@jenniferpagewrites.bsky.social @bossynovelista.bsky.social @louisemarley.bsky.social

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Reuben Binns @rdbinns.bsky.social · Feb 25

Every major UK newspaper - left, right, broadsheet, tabloid - is running a front page campaign against copyright carveouts for AI training.

I can't remember the last time any political cause had such broad support, let alone one so anti-big tech and so economically consequential.

Newspaper stand with newspapers all carrying the front page Campaign 'make it fAIr'

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Sophie Claire @sophieclaire.bsky.social · Feb 11

I enjoyed a writerly catchup with the Novelistas today where we all salivated over Louise’s cheesecake. 😂
@bossynovelista.bsky.social
@louisemarley.bsky.social

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Louise Marley @louisemarley.bsky.social · Jan 20

🖤🖤🖤Welcome to Raven's Edge!🖤🖤🖤

Available in ebook, paperback and audio!

UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
USA: amazon.com/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW

#KindleUnlimited #CozyCrime #kindlebooks #Audible #mysterybooks #seriesbooks

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Louise Marley @louisemarley.bsky.social · Jan 16

🖤🖤🖤Welcome to Raven's Edge!🖤🖤🖤

Is this quirky village hiding some dark secrets?

UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
USA: amazon.com/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW

#CozyMystery #KindleUnlimited #CozyCrime #mysterybooks #kindlebooks

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Lottie Cardew @bossynovelista.bsky.social · Jan 16

Haha, cake was essential 🍰

Sophie Claire @sophieclaire.bsky.social · Jan 15

I’m very grateful to @louisemarley.bsky.social and @bossynovelista.bsky.social Cardew for bringing me essential supplies (pencil sharpener) which I forgot to pack. There was also cake in a brief interlude from @gladlib.
#writingretreat

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Christine Jenkins, Canada @christineajenkins.bsky.social · Dec 23

It’s finally out. Happy holiday reading of our initial analysis of the first international survey of #Autistic experiences of #Menopause. Co-produced/led by #ActuallyAutistic researchers. 24 countries and 508 participants. @amypearson.bsky.social
Open access. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

“Struggling for Years”: An international survey on Autistic experiences of menopause - Christine A. Jenkins, Rachel L. Moseley, Rose J. Matthews, Margaret Janse van Rensburg, Julie M. Gamble-Turner, M...

Emerging research suggests that menopause can be a difficult transition for some Autistic people. This international co-produced survey explored factors that mi...

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Louise Marley @louisemarley.bsky.social · Dec 11

Book 1 is currently on offer if you live in the USA or Canada!

Is this quirky village hiding some dark secrets...

UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
USA: amazon.com/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
CA: amazon.ca/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW

#CozyMystery #MurderMystery #KindleUnlimited #kindlebooks

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Susanna @susannajechpaul.bsky.social · Dec 10

also, we’re funny as hell so how could we not 🤷🏻‍♀️

Autistic Lauren 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @autisticlauren.bsky.social · Dec 10

Autistic people making jokes about THEIR OWN autism/autistic experiences isn't making light of or making fun of autism

It's often done to help spread awareness. It can also be a coping mechanism. It can also be so other autistics who relate can have a laugh and feel less alone

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Claire Wade @clairerwade.bsky.social · Dec 9

“There isn’t a healthy body in the world stronger than a sick person’s spirit.”

I really needed to read this today.

Illness and the Myth of Strength by the incredible Andrea Gibson.

open.substack.com/pub/andreagi...

#mecfs #spoonie #disability #pwme #adci

Illness and the Myth of Strength

What a Yoga Class Got Wrong About Resilience

open.substack.com

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Lottie Cardew @bossynovelista.bsky.social · Dec 5

Thank you! So important to surround yourself with good, supportive people. Not always an easy task though.

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Lottie Cardew @bossynovelista.bsky.social · Dec 4

Always the best fun with the best people 😊

Sophie Claire @sophieclaire.bsky.social · Dec 3

Good to see the Novelistas today for our Christmas meeting. 🎄📚
@mkjonesauthor.bsky.social @bossynovelista.bsky.social @louisemarley.bsky.social @jenniferpagewrites.bsky.social

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Lottie Cardew @bossynovelista.bsky.social · Nov 29

It’s ok! Seems to be working now. Sorry 🫣

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Lottie Cardew @bossynovelista.bsky.social · Nov 29

Can anyone see the image above? I’ve tried twice and added alt text and it seems to post fine, but then the image is grey/blank on my phone ☹️

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Lottie Cardew @bossynovelista.bsky.social · Nov 29

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Louise Marley @louisemarley.bsky.social · Nov 28

🍄🍁🍂Perfect for the cosy season!‍🍂🍁🍄

Secrets aren't the only things buried here...

UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW
USA: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV1GZ5HW

#CozyMystery #MurderMystery #KindleUnlimited #kindlebooks

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Lottie Cardew @bossynovelista.bsky.social · Nov 28

Welcome to BlueSky! 😊

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Susanna @susannajechpaul.bsky.social · Sep 13

an unexpected benefit of Autistic unmasking is that the bigots in my life have been compelled to unmask as well, unable to hold their vile tongues

leaving me w no doubt which relationships are toxic & good to walk away from

it’s a beautiful freedom!
all sparkly & multifaceted like a diamond

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Alyson Bailey @eeebailey.bsky.social · Nov 25

A mini unicorn cupcake. 😊 🦄

#crochet #fiberart

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Rose Matthews (they/them) 🏳️‍🌈 @rosematthews.bsky.social · Nov 25

Long #Thread
Before my late in life #autism diagnosis I had occasional emotional outbursts. These generally happened at home after a sustained period of pressure at school or at work.
When I discovered I was #Autistic I realised that these were actually what people call #meltdowns.

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Vikki Patis @vikkipatis.bsky.social · Nov 24

Folk that follow me elsewhere may know that I create websites for authors/creatives. I'm now taking bookings for Feb 2025, details here:

vikkipatisauthor.com/services/

Services

Services designed for writers, by writers Author website Setting up and keeping on top of your author website can feel like a gigantic task that you just never get around to. I offer a number of pa…

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Jonny Geller @jonnygeller.bsky.social · Nov 25

Optimist: the cup is half full

Pessimist: the cup is half empty

Literary Agent: the cup is full of potential but sadly the market for cups is so hard these days. Mugs, however…

Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · Sep 2

Optimist: the cup is half full

Pessimist: the cup is half empty

Creative writing lecturer: describe the cup without using the word ‘cup’, ‘half’, or ‘empty’. You’ve got 15 minutes.

Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · Sep 2

Optimist: the cup is ½ full

Pessimist: the cup is ½ empty

Illustrator: Depending on the angle, you may not be able to see what’s in the cup at all. You need to be more specific in your brief. What else is around the cup that we need to be able to see?

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The Daily Tism @thedailytism.com · Nov 17

Only 96,500 followers left until we hit the big 100k!

The energy behind this campaign has been amazing - so close now!!

Keep reposting to help us achieve our dream! 🙏🏻💗🐧

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David Pattie @davidpattie.bsky.social · Nov 17

This bunch are really funny. Worth a follow; and if anyone asks whether autistic people have a sense of humour, steer them to this feed.

The Daily Tism @thedailytism.com · Nov 17

Only 96,500 followers left until we hit the big 100k!

The energy behind this campaign has been amazing - so close now!!

Keep reposting to help us achieve our dream! 🙏🏻💗🐧

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Rachel's Random Resources @rararesources.bsky.social · Nov 17

Rachel's Random Resources is always on the look out for more #bookbloggers & #bookstagrammers to join our #blogtour hosting family.

We organise tours across a whole range of genres for wonderful #publishers & #authors and would love to hear from you

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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