Charlotte Bennardo
@charbennardo.bsky.social
MG, YA, & adult author of spec/romantic fic. Cat lover, swimmer/biker, handbell ringer, NE Patriots fan. Member of SFWA, NJRW, Authors Guild. Searching for agent/publisher.
Cooked by forgot the stuffing. and the sweet potatoes (in the oven). But there was food, family, love and laughter. And that was enough.
November 28, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Cooked by forgot the stuffing. and the sweet potatoes (in the oven). But there was food, family, love and laughter. And that was enough.
prayers and hugs for the family of Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom. She shouldn't have been deployed to DC. Her death is beyond tragic- and the blame lays at trump's door. How many more deaths will this regime bring down?
November 28, 2025 at 2:52 AM
prayers and hugs for the family of Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom. She shouldn't have been deployed to DC. Her death is beyond tragic- and the blame lays at trump's door. How many more deaths will this regime bring down?
insurance wouldn't cover a secondary breast ultrasound when something suspicious showed up on my mammogram. insurance wouldn't cover inhaler I needed. insurance wouldn't cover yearly Ob/gyn visits (only every other year). Tell me that socialized medicine is terrible. It's a war on women.
November 28, 2025 at 2:48 AM
insurance wouldn't cover a secondary breast ultrasound when something suspicious showed up on my mammogram. insurance wouldn't cover inhaler I needed. insurance wouldn't cover yearly Ob/gyn visits (only every other year). Tell me that socialized medicine is terrible. It's a war on women.
Blog Day! yes, ok, late, but reasons!
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Late, Yet Grateful
The table is set for our family. We’re almost ready. While so many things aren’t perfect, or even good presently, there’s always an opportunity for thanks. I’m recovering fr…
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November 27, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Blog Day! yes, ok, late, but reasons!
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Daughter and niece of both Navy and Army men. I stand with @captmarkkelly.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Daughter and niece of both Navy and Army men. I stand with @captmarkkelly.bsky.social
You would think a $500 inhaler would cure me on day 1- why else am I paying so much? surely it doesn't cost that much to make it....
November 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
You would think a $500 inhaler would cure me on day 1- why else am I paying so much? surely it doesn't cost that much to make it....
I stand with Mark Kelly and all the military brave enough to refuse illegal orders.
November 25, 2025 at 5:11 AM
I stand with Mark Kelly and all the military brave enough to refuse illegal orders.
So, today. Pulmonologist prescribed inhaler. $600. Asked for generic. $500. Not covered by insurance. This is why people hate big pharma and insurance companies.
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 AM
So, today. Pulmonologist prescribed inhaler. $600. Asked for generic. $500. Not covered by insurance. This is why people hate big pharma and insurance companies.
Imagine my surprise when I read mtg is resigning. There is hope....
November 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Imagine my surprise when I read mtg is resigning. There is hope....
When you're sick and your brain is foggy from exhaustion & meds, you lose track of the days... It's #FriendlyFriday! I'm sorry there's no good news (what else is new?) but I'm sending hugs and warm feelings out to you all in this community! May your day be less stressed.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
When you're sick and your brain is foggy from exhaustion & meds, you lose track of the days... It's #FriendlyFriday! I'm sorry there's no good news (what else is new?) but I'm sending hugs and warm feelings out to you all in this community! May your day be less stressed.
Dr: not covid, Flu A or B. Nasty cold now walking pneumonia. yay.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Dr: not covid, Flu A or B. Nasty cold now walking pneumonia. yay.
caught a bug on plane home from Italy. Thought I was improving, but today, fever, more congestion, non-stop coughing. I'm taking the cough medicine that knocks me out... I don't care if I go to bed at 4:30..
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November 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
caught a bug on plane home from Italy. Thought I was improving, but today, fever, more congestion, non-stop coughing. I'm taking the cough medicine that knocks me out... I don't care if I go to bed at 4:30..
an editor reviewing my holiday story recommended revisions and the book, "Show, Don't Tell" by Sandra Gerth (free on Amazon!). Game. Changer. Wish I'd had this years ago...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
an editor reviewing my holiday story recommended revisions and the book, "Show, Don't Tell" by Sandra Gerth (free on Amazon!). Game. Changer. Wish I'd had this years ago...
Those others who said NOTHING when trump said, "Quiet, piggy" to that reporter are all gutless cowards. The news media has no spine, no ethics- NONE OF THEM. That should have been the story.
November 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Those others who said NOTHING when trump said, "Quiet, piggy" to that reporter are all gutless cowards. The news media has no spine, no ethics- NONE OF THEM. That should have been the story.
THIS is the restaurant where all writers need to go: Biblioteca Bar in Sorrento, Italy. Eating, surrounded by books! and the food is fab!
November 18, 2025 at 12:07 AM
THIS is the restaurant where all writers need to go: Biblioteca Bar in Sorrento, Italy. Eating, surrounded by books! and the food is fab!
First Christmas all my boys won't be home; oldest coming but middle has to work and youngest has his own home. sigh. They're all responsible adults, so we've done our job raising them. But... a quiet house....
November 18, 2025 at 12:06 AM
First Christmas all my boys won't be home; oldest coming but middle has to work and youngest has his own home. sigh. They're all responsible adults, so we've done our job raising them. But... a quiet house....
Blog day! The conclusion of my short story, "That Cottage in the Woods." If you haven't read the first part, go to my website, it'll be there under blog.
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The Conclusion..
To my short story, That Cottage in the Woods: We left off with Gretel finding the witch’s grimoire… Who was the poor soul who’d lost their skin for this one? &nb…
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November 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Blog day! The conclusion of my short story, "That Cottage in the Woods." If you haven't read the first part, go to my website, it'll be there under blog.
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My blog posted (but not here) while I was vacaying (yes, I'm making up that word if someone hasn't already) in Italy.
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What Happened After?
I wrote a short story for the Wickedness and Wonder anthology. The premise was: What happens in a fairy tale after the happily ever after? As the title suggests, not all endings stay happy. There m…
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November 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
My blog posted (but not here) while I was vacaying (yes, I'm making up that word if someone hasn't already) in Italy.
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Blog Day! Something we all hate... scammers
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Not Again!
It’s something traditional but mostly independent authors have to deal with: the marketing scammer. Oh, they sound great, just what we need: “You’ve got something that deserves to be se…
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November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Blog Day! Something we all hate... scammers
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Last ice cream (pumpkin!!) from my favorite creamery, Polar Cub, in Whitehouse Station, NJ. They are closing for the season on Nov. 16th. I couldn't get a waffle cone, or eggnog ice cream. It truly is a sad day.... Autumn sucks.
November 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Last ice cream (pumpkin!!) from my favorite creamery, Polar Cub, in Whitehouse Station, NJ. They are closing for the season on Nov. 16th. I couldn't get a waffle cone, or eggnog ice cream. It truly is a sad day.... Autumn sucks.
Part 2 of autumn ROYGBIV:
November 3, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Part 2 of autumn ROYGBIV:
The ROYGBIV of autumn... soon to disappear (Part 1)
November 3, 2025 at 1:53 AM
The ROYGBIV of autumn... soon to disappear (Part 1)
Hey, it's #NationalAuthorDay! Celebrate your fave author by shoutout, or maybe discover a new one! (Authoring is hard work...) Just in case you need a suggestion...
November 2, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Hey, it's #NationalAuthorDay! Celebrate your fave author by shoutout, or maybe discover a new one! (Authoring is hard work...) Just in case you need a suggestion...
The cat has had enough of Halloween. Our new Ring doorbell plays Halloween sounds, none of which he liked. Now we'll go to soothing tunes. Hope he likes Christmas bells...
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November 1, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The cat has had enough of Halloween. Our new Ring doorbell plays Halloween sounds, none of which he liked. Now we'll go to soothing tunes. Hope he likes Christmas bells...
hey, it's #friendlyfriday! and Halloween, so enjoy the day and share the loot!
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October 31, 2025 at 9:03 PM
hey, it's #friendlyfriday! and Halloween, so enjoy the day and share the loot!