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Becca Gomez Farrell

@becca.gomezfarrell.com

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Author of fictions and strong leisure-time opinions. My Wings Rising epic fantasy duology is from Meerkat Press. I also write horror, funny sci-fi, and maybe essays soon. Food & Drink Blog @ TheGourmez.com. 📍Bay Area, CA

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · Feb 10

Since I am actually writing again, I may actually post about writing again, which means this is a great time to remind y'all that my Wings Rising epic fantasy duology is available from Meerkat Press! Here's a Linktree to find your preferred vendor: linktr.ee/rebeccagomez...

Both my book covers in a promo graphic, Wings Unseen and Wings Unfurled. A small mosquito-like creature is also in the top L corner, and a hand holding a flame in the bottom R corner.

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 1h

Lord protect this man

David Roberts @volts.wtf · 6h

Is it cancel culture when they threaten to kill you?

www.nj.com/news/2025/10...

Sold-out Ta-Nehisi Coates speaker appearance in N.J. canceled over security reasons

Organizers canceled a sold-out Ta-Nehisi Coates event in Montclair citing undisclosed security concerns.

www.nj.com

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 1h

Good thread

Chris Person @papapishu.bsky.social · 11h

It’s true: the cities are lawless and scary, if you live here sell your property as fast as possible, particularly if you have a 2 family row house from the 1920s with those nice bay windows.

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NightMar on Hicks Street, Part 4: The Rabbit’s Revenge @histoftech.bsky.social · 10h

The Virginia Senate just told UVA it’s not getting state funding if it accepts the compact since UVA exists to serve Virginia, its residents, & their interests—not be a tool of the federal govt. Scoop from our student newspaper, who’ve been doing vital reporting www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 10h

*nods*

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 13h

I did emerge from my mother's womb with all my opinions fully formed and never, in any way, changing. Didn't you? Also, those opinions are always right.

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 14h

That definitely makes sense as a book to film adaptation! But I fear that not enough info was really included about the greater issues at play. But maybe the filmmaker felt the audience would infer enough to enjoy the story he was telling.

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 14h

I am 100% sure you're correct.

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 15h

I have lived in the Bay Area for 13 years now, and somehow, today is the first time I am taking the Oakland to San Francisco ferry. Let's go!

A view from the top of the ferry, with a cargo ship very close and Alameda across the water

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 1d

I am amazed this happened to anyone in real life.

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 1d

One Battle After Another: Good performances in this film, but the strong focus on a few characters felt like a disservice to me, as I wanted to understand more about the movement resisting fascism throughout--What were the stakes? The plans? Just survival? Nice action scenes, though! #filmsky 🎥📽️

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 1d

An excellent thread of game recs here!

Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 1d

By the way, while we're on the subject of indie games, there's a lovely little game called Carimara that I streamed and wrote a little thread about when adding it to my curator page, it's super short but absolutely brilliant.

Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 3d

Hey folks, I've just added Carimara: Beneath The Forlorn Limbs to my curator page, and if you missed my stream tonight, my goodness this was a delightful little game! It is what I can only describe as a whimsical folk horror detective game, check this one out.

store.steampowered.com/app/3570370/...

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Matatoes Lasagna @matatoeslasagna.bsky.social · 1d

"When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why the poor have no food, they call me a communist"

- Helder Camara

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 2d

Both my husband and I have cats on our laps and I would like a bourbon. A true tragedy.

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 2d

I know I'm a sucker for foodie hype, but I am not a sucker for food-related hype, which I know because I would never wait in those long lines for a Trader Joe's tote bag. 😆

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 3d

Who gave this audacious fella the right to just burst into my garden? Who? 🌱

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 3d

Yep.

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 3d

We can hope

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 3d

I wonder if there is anything I would believe after seeing it on social media these days, without at least two confirming legit news articles first.

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mady castigan✨ 🏳️‍⚧️ @madycast.com · 3d

Yes. EVERY single CA trans rights bill passed the legislature with a veto-proof majority, considering zero Dems voted no.

So if Newsom vetoes them, the fight isn't over--you can then pressure your CA reps to override them!

Hi I’m Elon Sucks 🏳️‍⚧️ @elonisugly.bsky.social · 3d

Is it possible for California legislator to override the veto’s. They have a super majority in the state.

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 3d

*nods*

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 4d

Super cool

Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 4d

🚴John Betjeman said that it was worth cycling 40 miles in a headwind to see them.
🪽The early C16th Angel Roof at St Wendreda in Cambs is adorned with over 100 oaken angels.

View along the nave of St. Wendreda’s Church, March, showing the magnificent medieval angel roof with carved wooden angels soaring above the slender stone arcades.

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 4d

Lord this hits way too hard for every local Facebook group I've ever seen. 😆 They've perfected protesting every traffic improvement ever

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 4d

I had heard the rumors that this was released. Thank you to Mississippi Free Press for doing the necessary reporting.

Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 4d

The second autopsy on the body of Delta State University student Trey Reed has not been released, despite uncorroborated social media rumors currently circulating claiming it uncovered evidence of foul play.

Reed, who was Black, was found hanging from a tree on the campus in Cleveland last month.

The Facts: Trey Reed’s 2nd Autopsy Has Not Been Released, Despite Rumors

The second autopsy on the body of Delta State University student Trey Reed has not been released, despite uncorroborated social media rumors.

buff.ly

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Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 4d

dear lord

C. L. Polk @clpolk.blacksky.app · 4d

Oh, hell.

Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 4d

"The hundreds of billions of dollars companies are investing in AI now account for an astonishing 40 per cent share of US GDP growth this year... In a way, then, America has become one big bet on AI."

Becca Gomez Farrell @becca.gomezfarrell.com · 4d

I was surprised by how well the 2018 Prats & Symington de Roriz Duoro Red Wine held up after seven years of aging! It's practically a bargain wine at $17/bottle, so getting that depth is impressive. The Portuguese know their wine! Review: thegourmez.com/blog/2025-10... #winesky 🍷🥂🍻

Prats & Symington Prazo de Roriz Red Wine 2018

This bottle offered surprising depth at that price point, so I’d certainly consider it worth buying a case and letting a few age this long.

thegourmez.com