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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · 2d

Book Marketing scammers use Artificial Intelligence to appeal to authors’ egos. Read my exposé at rodraglin.wordpress.com/2025/11/01/e...

#bookmarketingscams #artificialintelligence #authorsbeware

Exposing book marketing scammers.

Book Marketing scammers use Artificial Intelligence to appeal to authors’ egos. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having a huge impact on books and writing. From suggesting edits to improve an author…

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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · 12d

“Phases of the Moon, Summer 2025: A Gallery of Twelve Photographs by Rod Raglin" is is being featured on the Open Arts Forum front page. You can view the gallery here:
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Open Arts Forum | Phases of the Moon, Summer 2025: A Gallery of Twelve Photographs by Rod Raglin

Photography by Rod Raglin

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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · 16d

"Awesome Autumn: A Gallery of Ten Photographs of Vancouver's Street Trees" is being featured on the Open Arts Forum front page. You can view the gallery here:
openartsforum.com/awesome-autu...

View more of my photos at rodraglin.smugmug.com

#autumncolours #autumnleaves #autumn #fall

Open Arts Forum | Awesome Autumn: Gallery of Ten Photographs of Vancouver’s Street Trees

Photography by Rod Raglin

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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · 23d

Two images of the #GreatBlueHeron I took are being feature on the Open Arts Forum front page. You can view the photos here
openartsforum.com/great-blue-h...

View more photos including "Awesome Autumn" at rodraglin.smugmug.com

#greatblueheron #birds #photography

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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · 24d

My fascination with the moon...
New photos from summer 2025.
View the slide show here
rodraglin.smugmug.com/frame/slides...

#moon #nightsky #fullmoon

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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · 29d

My photograph, Phallic Skylines, has been selected for an award in Lumen Art Gallery’s, #CITYSCAPES International Art Competition.
To view the entire exhibit, visit:
www.lumenart.gallery/exhibitions/...

#ArtCompetition #Winners #ContemporaryArt #InternationalArtists @lumenartgallery

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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Oct 4

Stop by the front lawn of St. Margaret's (1530 E. 22nd Ave) on Sat., Oct. 4th (St. Francis Day) between 10am and noon for an animal blessing! Bring your beloved pets or if they are more shy, bring a photo. You can also bring your photos of animals loved and lost, and they will bless their memory.

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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Sep 28

In any given #neighbourhood, on any given street, for a few short weeks in autumn, nature transforms the ordinary into extraordinary.
More photos of awesome autumn at rodraglin.smugmug.com
#fall #fallleaves #seasons #nature #NaturePhotography #leaves #landscapephotography
@rodraglin #vancouver

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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Sep 18

2SLGBTQ+ community and allies oppose Harry Potter themed attraction for Stanley Park. Read the full story at the revuecommunitynews.com

#HarryPotterthemedevent #JKRowling #antitrans #transphobic
#stanleypark #vancouverparkboard #BrightNights #SurreyNoel #BCProfessionalFireFightersBurnFund

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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Sep 17

Interested in #sustainablefashion? Don’t miss the free #FairFashionFestival, Sat. Sept. 20 | noon-5 pm, hosted by @ThreadingChange, in partnership with the City of Vancouver.
Clothing swap, panels, workshops & more. Vancouver City Hall. 453 W 12th Ave.
Register at bit.ly/4pgbXRX

#Clothingswap

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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Sep 15

Free neighbourhood children’s book swap on Sunday, Sept 21 @ Windsor Castle, Elgin St. at 37th Ave., 8:30 - 10:30 am.
Free coffee, juice and muffins. All kids entered to win a new book of their own.
Courtesy of Neighbourhood Small Grants.

#kidsbookSwap #bookswap #freebreakfast #bookdraw

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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Sep 14

Be an artist-in-residence at Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 5288 Joyce St. Selected artists will receive a month-long residency culminating in a community engagement event To learn more, e-mail [email protected].

#callforartists #artistinresidence #collingwoodneighbourhoodhouse

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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Sep 12

A novel, the exotic pet trade, and rescued reptiles looking for a forever home. Read the full story at rodraglinauthor.com/blog

#murdermystery #exoticpettrade #reptiles #pets

Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Sep 11

What does food mean to you? Food themed art show. As seen in the Fall 2025 Edition of The REVUE at revuecommunitynews.com

#food #foodsecurity #foodandart #foodthemedartshow #southvannh @SVNH
#SVNH

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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Sep 11

VPL Incoming Writer in Residence Selina Boan will be launching her residency with a fun and generative workshop. The Nature of Personification,
Wed., Sept. 17, 6–8pm Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St.

Spots are limited. Registration now at vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68a0a...

@selinaboan

Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Sep 11

Subscribe to my mailing list and I’ll send you a #FreeEbook edition of any one of my 14 novels to rate or review.

Visit my website at rodraglinauthor.com, sign up, choose a book to rate or review and I’ll send it to you – no charge.

#freefiction #readers #readingcommunity

Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Sep 6

A new online publication, The #EastCafeChronicles (ECC), focused on the #HastingsSunrise community is set to launch Sept 17, 2025
If you’d like to support this ambitious venture you can subscribe to their Substack site at theeastcafechronicles.substack.com/subscribe?ut....

@melaniekage
@lanachebib

Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Sep 1

VPL Used Book Sale, Sept 4-7, from 10AM to 5PM in the Alice MacKay room, Lower Level of Central Library (350 W. Georgia St.).
Gently used books, CDs, and DVDs at great prices. Minimum of $10 spend for credit or debit. Bring your own bag.

#VPLusedbooksale #usedbooks #booksale #UsedCDs #UsedDVDs

Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Aug 31

Loretta's Garden, late blooms, August 2025.

#flowers #garden #summer #blooms #vancouver #kensington #yougottalovethisneighbourhood

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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Aug 30

Three-part #ReadingCircle series on Robin DiAngelo's White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism every Thurs. from Sept. 4-18 at CNH, 5288 Joyce St.
To sign up , visit RegPortal at: tinyurl.com/readingcircl...

#CNH #WhiteFragility #racism #perspectives #experiences

Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Aug 27

#VOKRA’S Biggest Fundraising Event of the Year, the 2025 Walk for the Kitties is Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Locarno Beach Picnic Site, 4445 NW Marine Dr. nr. Trimble St.

You can register by visiting wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/webl...

#catrescue #kittenrescue #pets #fundraiser #donate

Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Aug 15

Writers Showcase - Crime Writers Takeover, Tues., Aug. 19, 2025, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Central Library, 350 West Georgia St. Readings by @ArdelleHolden, @TonyOllivier, @MerrileeRobson, @WinonaKent and @IonaWhishaw.

#crimewriters #writersshowcase #freeauthorreading #booksales #booksigning

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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Aug 13

Green Stories Flash fiction competition - £300 prize for the winning story plus £100 prize for 7 runners up. Deadline 27th August 2025. For details visit
www.greenstories.org.uk/flash-fictio...

#flashfictioncompetition #GreenStories #environmentalfiction #thrutopia @habitatpress

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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Aug 13

Emma’s hot. See how her people companions spend a good deal of their time cooling her off at facebook.com/profile.php?...

#extremeheat #pets #cats #hotandcrankycats

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Rod Raglin @rodraglin.bsky.social · Aug 11

Used Book Drive
The Friends of the Vancouver Public Library want your donations of books, CDs and DVDs in good condition between Aug 18 – 29, 2025.
For details including drop-off location visit: www.friendsofthevpl.ca/usedbookdriv...