Bryn Donovan
@bryndonovan.bsky.social
Author, blogger at BrynDonovan.com, freelance book editor at LuckyAuthor.com, and hopeful romantic in Chicago.
Pre-order my spicy romcom HER TIME TRAVELING DUKE: https://amzn.to/43Ie5bj
Pre-order my spicy romcom HER TIME TRAVELING DUKE: https://amzn.to/43Ie5bj
Project Hail Mary is one of my favorite books of all time, and I think the trailers for the movie look so good. I don't think I've been more excited about a movie in my LIFE.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m08T...
@projecthailmary.bsky.social
#andyweir
#amazeamazeamaze
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m08T...
@projecthailmary.bsky.social
#andyweir
#amazeamazeamaze
Project Hail Mary - Official Trailer
YouTube video by Amazon MGM Studios
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November 25, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Project Hail Mary is one of my favorite books of all time, and I think the trailers for the movie look so good. I don't think I've been more excited about a movie in my LIFE.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m08T...
@projecthailmary.bsky.social
#andyweir
#amazeamazeamaze
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m08T...
@projecthailmary.bsky.social
#andyweir
#amazeamazeamaze
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Kelly: "I never expected after serving 25 years in the Navy flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait, flying the Space Shuttle, that now I've got to worry about my personal safety and that of my wife, Gabby Giffords, who was already nearly assassinated, because of something the president said."
November 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Kelly: "I never expected after serving 25 years in the Navy flying combat missions over Iraq and Kuwait, flying the Space Shuttle, that now I've got to worry about my personal safety and that of my wife, Gabby Giffords, who was already nearly assassinated, because of something the president said."
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Whilst we are in the midst of this cold spell, here’s another winter #HolidayRobin for you all to enjoy #birds #thegardenjungle #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #shropshire #UKwildlife #birdphotography #canon #photography
November 21, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Whilst we are in the midst of this cold spell, here’s another winter #HolidayRobin for you all to enjoy #birds #thegardenjungle #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #shropshire #UKwildlife #birdphotography #canon #photography
without downloading new pics, what is it like dating you?
November 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
without downloading new pics, what is it like dating you?
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I'm thrilled to share that my book won the Indie Author Project Annual Contest in the General/Contemporary Fiction category and received a $2500 prize!!!
#debutauthor #shortstorycollection #librariesrock
#debutauthor #shortstorycollection #librariesrock
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I'm thrilled to share that my book won the Indie Author Project Annual Contest in the General/Contemporary Fiction category and received a $2500 prize!!!
#debutauthor #shortstorycollection #librariesrock
#debutauthor #shortstorycollection #librariesrock
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Nobody wants this shit. Nobody.
The hostile reaction has been so pronounced, in fact, that it feels like a company announcing it would never force AI into its products would carve out a pretty good chunk of the market.
The hostile reaction has been so pronounced, in fact, that it feels like a company announcing it would never force AI into its products would carve out a pretty good chunk of the market.
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Nobody wants this shit. Nobody.
The hostile reaction has been so pronounced, in fact, that it feels like a company announcing it would never force AI into its products would carve out a pretty good chunk of the market.
The hostile reaction has been so pronounced, in fact, that it feels like a company announcing it would never force AI into its products would carve out a pretty good chunk of the market.
Love this author! Snag yourself an early review copy! #booksky #romance #romancebooks #ARC #romancelandia #lgbtqbooks
One of the ways I've coped with the dumpster fire that is 2025, was to write my first sapphic (aka F/F) steamy small-town romance book! And now it's ready for ARC readers! If you enjoy F/F and have time, I'd love to give you an ARC to read! Here is the link to sign up: forms.gle/S5xJqr9rmYsb...
November 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Love this author! Snag yourself an early review copy! #booksky #romance #romancebooks #ARC #romancelandia #lgbtqbooks
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Evidence shows JPMC severely underreported Epstein’s suspicious transactions to the U.S. government for decades, potentially in violation of federal anti-money laundering laws.
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Evidence shows JPMC severely underreported Epstein’s suspicious transactions to the U.S. government for decades, potentially in violation of federal anti-money laundering laws.
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Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
November 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
Reminder that pigs are as intelligent as dogs and very affectionate #quietpiggy
a person is holding a small pig in their hand and looking at the camera .
Alt: cute piglet smiling in bliss as a human strokes him under the chin
media.tenor.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Reminder that pigs are as intelligent as dogs and very affectionate #quietpiggy
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just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
What Tom Holland’s historic lip-sync showcase taught us about stormwater management
Grab your umbrella and your tights.
neorsd.medium.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
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Pour one out for all the guys who can't talk to their girlfriends because ChatGPT is down
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Pour one out for all the guys who can't talk to their girlfriends because ChatGPT is down
I don’t use Cloudflare, so you can still check out my blog about writing and living a positive life…it’s full of free master lists for writers! Here’s one of my most popular posts: MASTER LIST OF FACIAL EXPRESSIONS.
www.bryndonovan.com/2015/04/05/m...
#writesky
www.bryndonovan.com/2015/04/05/m...
#writesky
Master List of Facial Expressions
A long list of ways to describe facial expressions. This was created to help writers find the right words and convey the emotions of their characters.
www.bryndonovan.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I don’t use Cloudflare, so you can still check out my blog about writing and living a positive life…it’s full of free master lists for writers! Here’s one of my most popular posts: MASTER LIST OF FACIAL EXPRESSIONS.
www.bryndonovan.com/2015/04/05/m...
#writesky
www.bryndonovan.com/2015/04/05/m...
#writesky
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How Chicagoans helped their neighbors through the SNAP freeze: blockclubchi.co/43CxB9T
November 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
How Chicagoans helped their neighbors through the SNAP freeze: blockclubchi.co/43CxB9T
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Bookmark and save this recipe for holiday festivities! Relish in the simple pleasure of every bite of this nutty pie as the aroma of freshly baked pecans fills the air. vegnews.com/recipes/vega...
November 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Bookmark and save this recipe for holiday festivities! Relish in the simple pleasure of every bite of this nutty pie as the aroma of freshly baked pecans fills the air. vegnews.com/recipes/vega...
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Romance readers have always loved a good cosplay moment. The Romantic Times Booklovers conventions of the 1990s showcased this through their annual costume contests. Let me transport you back to 1995 in Fort Worth, Texas, when readers gathered in all their finery! youtu.be/RANgKOVTTMs?...
1995 Romantic Times Booklovers Convention Costume Contest & Highlander Ball
YouTube video by romancehistorian
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November 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Romance readers have always loved a good cosplay moment. The Romantic Times Booklovers conventions of the 1990s showcased this through their annual costume contests. Let me transport you back to 1995 in Fort Worth, Texas, when readers gathered in all their finery! youtu.be/RANgKOVTTMs?...
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"The toy is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me, and I am in no humor at present to give consequence to small catnip mice who are slighted by other felines." - Fitzwilliam
November 12, 2025 at 12:19 PM
"The toy is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me, and I am in no humor at present to give consequence to small catnip mice who are slighted by other felines." - Fitzwilliam
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Chicago! Join us next month for a great cause (and a STACKED lineup)
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Chicago! Join us next month for a great cause (and a STACKED lineup)
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Get to know your mutuals: list 10 random things you like.
1. reading books to my mom so I can hear her opinions
2. my heated vest
3. pins & broaches
4. unique boots
5. libraries
6. casual music nights
7. hoodies
8. red rose tea
9. trees
10. painting
1. reading books to my mom so I can hear her opinions
2. my heated vest
3. pins & broaches
4. unique boots
5. libraries
6. casual music nights
7. hoodies
8. red rose tea
9. trees
10. painting
Please do this; I love seeing stuff like this!
Get to know your mutuals: list 10 random things you like.
1. blogging
2. writing in cafes
3. WINTER
4. the library
5. rescue dogs
6. dark roast coffee
7. making cute mocktails
8. vegan baking
9. good perfume, unfortunately ($)
10. making future plans ✨
Get to know your mutuals: list 10 random things you like.
1. blogging
2. writing in cafes
3. WINTER
4. the library
5. rescue dogs
6. dark roast coffee
7. making cute mocktails
8. vegan baking
9. good perfume, unfortunately ($)
10. making future plans ✨
get to know your mutuals! list 10 random things you like
1. Old paperback thrillers
2. Monster movies
3. The Alien/Predator literary universes
4. Hanging out with dogs
5. Walking in the woods
6. Veggie tacos
7. Dark roast coffee
8. The Clash
9. Terriers (tv show)
10. All pies
1. Old paperback thrillers
2. Monster movies
3. The Alien/Predator literary universes
4. Hanging out with dogs
5. Walking in the woods
6. Veggie tacos
7. Dark roast coffee
8. The Clash
9. Terriers (tv show)
10. All pies
November 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Get to know your mutuals: list 10 random things you like.
1. reading books to my mom so I can hear her opinions
2. my heated vest
3. pins & broaches
4. unique boots
5. libraries
6. casual music nights
7. hoodies
8. red rose tea
9. trees
10. painting
1. reading books to my mom so I can hear her opinions
2. my heated vest
3. pins & broaches
4. unique boots
5. libraries
6. casual music nights
7. hoodies
8. red rose tea
9. trees
10. painting
Just making sure everyone saw it, since I just did: the released Epstein files include eyewitness testimony of Donald Trump forcibly raping a 13-year-old girl. Witness says he knew she was 13. Trigger warning, obviously: journaliststudio.google.com/pinpoint/doc...
Pinpoint
journaliststudio.google.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Just making sure everyone saw it, since I just did: the released Epstein files include eyewitness testimony of Donald Trump forcibly raping a 13-year-old girl. Witness says he knew she was 13. Trigger warning, obviously: journaliststudio.google.com/pinpoint/doc...
Please do this; I love seeing stuff like this!
Get to know your mutuals: list 10 random things you like.
1. blogging
2. writing in cafes
3. WINTER
4. the library
5. rescue dogs
6. dark roast coffee
7. making cute mocktails
8. vegan baking
9. good perfume, unfortunately ($)
10. making future plans ✨
Get to know your mutuals: list 10 random things you like.
1. blogging
2. writing in cafes
3. WINTER
4. the library
5. rescue dogs
6. dark roast coffee
7. making cute mocktails
8. vegan baking
9. good perfume, unfortunately ($)
10. making future plans ✨
get to know your mutuals! list 10 random things you like
1. Old paperback thrillers
2. Monster movies
3. The Alien/Predator literary universes
4. Hanging out with dogs
5. Walking in the woods
6. Veggie tacos
7. Dark roast coffee
8. The Clash
9. Terriers (tv show)
10. All pies
1. Old paperback thrillers
2. Monster movies
3. The Alien/Predator literary universes
4. Hanging out with dogs
5. Walking in the woods
6. Veggie tacos
7. Dark roast coffee
8. The Clash
9. Terriers (tv show)
10. All pies
get to know your mutuals! list 10 random things you like
1. Pepsi
2. fog (not driving tho)
3. siege movies
4. rock music everywhere
5. William Powell/Myrna Loy movies
6. William Powell/Kay Francis movies
7. MY MAN GODFREY
8. southern style biscuits & gravy
9. the color blue
10. Oreos
1. Pepsi
2. fog (not driving tho)
3. siege movies
4. rock music everywhere
5. William Powell/Myrna Loy movies
6. William Powell/Kay Francis movies
7. MY MAN GODFREY
8. southern style biscuits & gravy
9. the color blue
10. Oreos
November 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Please do this; I love seeing stuff like this!
Get to know your mutuals: list 10 random things you like.
1. blogging
2. writing in cafes
3. WINTER
4. the library
5. rescue dogs
6. dark roast coffee
7. making cute mocktails
8. vegan baking
9. good perfume, unfortunately ($)
10. making future plans ✨
Get to know your mutuals: list 10 random things you like.
1. blogging
2. writing in cafes
3. WINTER
4. the library
5. rescue dogs
6. dark roast coffee
7. making cute mocktails
8. vegan baking
9. good perfume, unfortunately ($)
10. making future plans ✨
Chicago, my bro just sent me this picture of Northern Lights! NW suburbs. I haven't seen any yet but maybe look north!
#auroraborealis
#auroraborealis
November 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Chicago, my bro just sent me this picture of Northern Lights! NW suburbs. I haven't seen any yet but maybe look north!
#auroraborealis
#auroraborealis
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We only rate dogs. This is a family of Suburban Gold Fairies. It's rare for them to travel together like this. Very magical but please only send dogs. Thank you... 13/10 for all (TT: hdbrosriley)
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We only rate dogs. This is a family of Suburban Gold Fairies. It's rare for them to travel together like this. Very magical but please only send dogs. Thank you... 13/10 for all (TT: hdbrosriley)
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Thank you to all who have served. Today is Veteran's Day.
November 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Thank you to all who have served. Today is Veteran's Day.
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Every time I say this, I get some type of backlash, but to be a good writer, you have to be a good reader. Yes, read your niche, but read widely too. I read poetry, horror, graphic novels, picture books, and non-fiction, too. It's only made my writing better.
November 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Every time I say this, I get some type of backlash, but to be a good writer, you have to be a good reader. Yes, read your niche, but read widely too. I read poetry, horror, graphic novels, picture books, and non-fiction, too. It's only made my writing better.