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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 4d

No Kings 10/18/2025
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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 4d

No Kings 10/18/2025
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Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Me: The White House is filled with abusers and trolls.

BlueSky: “Block Account? Blocked accounts cannot reply in your threads, mention you, or otherwise interact with you.”

Me: Absolutely.

#NoKings #NoFascists #Resist

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Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · 4d

The best response to the White House’s new BlueSky “troll” account is to actively seek it out and block it. Preemptively deny the $h!tbags an audience. Close the door in their faces, so to speak. It’s not like the account is going to share anything even remotely useful.

#NoKings #BlockFascists

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Catherine Zoltan @catherinezoltan.bsky.social · 23d

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Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · Sep 14

The final race was high stakes!! #mariokart8 #familyfun #nintendo #videogames

Screenshot form MarioKart 8 showing a three-way tie for first place. Toad, Bowser, and Yoshi all have 37 points.

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Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · Sep 7

Have you heard about the new Royalty Share model Audible is implementing? The race to the bottom is accelerating, and Audible is hoping no one notices their "bait & switch" tactics. (p.s. The video isn't about Brandon Sanderson) #audible #audiobooks #authors

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfSW...

Audible Exploited Brandon Sanderson

YouTube video by Daniel Greene

www.youtube.com

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Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · Aug 20

Here you go:
www.acx.com/narrator?p=A...

Amazon Sign-In

www.acx.com

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Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · Aug 20

New audiobook sample recorded, processed, and posted up on ACX today. That brings me up to 4 samples posted. Not sure how many is ideal, but I'm starting to build up a decent library, I think.

#voiceacting #beginner #audiobooknarrator #ACX #havingfun

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Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · Aug 8

New recording space, complete. Materials used: thick pile rug, layered moving blankets, staple gun, quilted placemats. VO coach confirms, sound quality is great. Now to start auditioning for #audiobooks. Here's to exploring new interests. #VO #VoiceOver #Audio #Audiobooks #DIY #HomeStudio

An all black XLR large diaphragm condenser microphone positioned on a boom arm with a pair of black headphones hung over the same boom arm. The desk and walls beneath and behind it are all covered in dark moving blankets. The entire space is illuminated with a clip-on desk lamp.

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Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

We need optimism now more than ever!

Habitats Press @habitatspress.com · Aug 1

We're nearly 30% funded with 12 days to go! Thank you to everyone who is backing the project — please repost and help us make our goal! ☀️

www.kickstarter.com/projects/sam...

#solarpunk #scifi #fantasy #scififantasy #scifimagazine #fantasymagazine

Habitats Volume 2 (Optimistic Science Fiction & Fantasy)

The second issue of a brand-new optimistic science-fiction and fantasy magazine. Published by Habitats Press.

www.kickstarter.com

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Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · Jul 31

I love my kneeling chair, but a three hour long live proofing session was a bit too much for it. (😩, my knees!)

Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · Jul 30

🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · Jul 24

That’s amazing, congrats. My entire household loves the HTTYD books, TV show, and animated films. Haven’t seen the latest yet. What did you do with the TV show?

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Premee Mohamed @premeemohamed.com · Jul 23

Yep. Publishers are WELL AWARE of this, too, otherwise they wouldn't bother with *any* book tours or ad campaigns. If they think something won't move the needle, they don't fork out.

It's just that they only want to give those things to the authors who they want to sell well. *shrug*

Kari Dru @karidru.bsky.social · Jul 22

Word of mouth is awesome. Enthusiastic nerds on social media can move mountains occasionally. But a decent book tour or ad campaign would move a mountain faster.

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Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · Jul 21

You know, I really wish this man would go away and never come back.

Nicholas Kaufmonster @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social · Jul 21

Trump: "I also will sign an executive order to immediately stop all government censorship and bring back free speech to America."

Meanwhile, in America:

Trump White House Pulls Wall Street Journal Reporter From Upcoming Press Travel Pool Because Of Jeffrey Epstein Story

The White House cited the Journal's Jeffrey Epstein story.

deadline.com

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Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · Jul 21

This was the Salem Willows pier Friday evening. The next morning it was empty of people but bits of fishing line of varying lengths were strewn everywhere. People come to fish, to enjoy the ocean’s bounty, yet they have no appreciation or gratitude for its gifts. Absolutely shameful. #dobetter

The Salem Willows fishing pier at sunset, crowded with 50+ people all fishing for squid.

Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · Jul 20

A great ReaderCon this year! Amazing panels & discussions. Great hallway conversations. Fantastic authors & editors. The Karaoke party was pretty rad too, from what I heard. Great to reconnect with friends. Sorry if I missed you. We'll get another chance next year.

#readercon #writingcommunity

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Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · Jul 20

I’m helping out w/ audio at this year’s #ReaderCon. #Volunteering to help the #SFFH community is my small way of fighting back against policies & actions meant to dismantle and destroy writers, artists, creativity, and critical thinking thought.

#resist #support #celebrate #protect

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Allan Dyen-Shapiro @allandyenshapiro.bsky.social · Jul 18

First #ReaderCon selfie, with
‪ @karchwrites.bsky.social. Awesome time catching up before programming began. Other members of Aurora Street critique group are also here (@bethanypowell.bsky.social and @larkmorganlu.bsky.social). Former member ‪ @willmcmahon36.bsky.social is here too.

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Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · Jun 27

Views from today’s walk. I love coming here in the mornings, starting my day with the scent of the sea in my nose and a gentle peace in my heart.

#ocean #oceanlife #mornings #nature #beauty #coastalphotography #iphone16 #salemmassachusetts

Salem Willows/Beverly harbor at low tide. Lots of Moore’s boats stud that still water’s surface.

Three white egrets spread out along a rocky shore at low tide.

A rocky coastline extends into the distance with a few coastal homes visible in the distance. The sky is streaked with alto cumulus clouds that stretch to the horizon.

A beautiful low angle photo of Salem Harbor in the low, warm light of early morning.

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Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · Jun 26

Last fall I picked up a new hobby. Now that it’s summer, I get to spend more time on it. Getting my ACX profile set up and samples uploaded. Having fun and learning many new skills!

#havingfun #hobbies #voiceover #narration #audiobooks #neverstoplearning #trynewthings #growthmindset #summer

A very DIY home recording space with a laptop, iPad, microphone, and audio interface surrounded by moving blankets.

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Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · Jun 22

Spouse finally convinced me to upgrade my iPhone. Went from a 2nd gen SE to a 16. Omg, they’re so different! I’m having serious technological vertigo right now.

#Technology #WhenDidIGetSoOld

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Alex Brown 🇵🇸 (they/them) @bookjockeyalex.bsky.social · Jun 18

Need something new to read? Here are my ten favorite short speculative fiction stories from May. reactormag.com/must-read-sh...

Must Read Short Speculative Fiction: May 2025 - Reactor

May's standout short fiction includes mermaids, vampires, 'droids, dukes, gods, devils, and more...

reactormag.com

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Katherine Karch @karchwrites.bsky.social · Jun 16

Started watching a movie last night on Prime Video “free with limited interruptions.” It got late so I decided I’d finish it today. This morning, the movie’s suddenly only available to rent/buy. 🙄😡

Yeah, nope. Not paying $$ to watch the last 20 minutes of a mediocre Vin Diesel flick.

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