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Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · 1d

Me: A babysitter is going to come and play games with you.

8yo: Yay! I'm so excited!

Me: Yes! It's going to be fun!

8yo: Is she going to come from Mama's tummy or Dada's tummy?

Me: ....

Me: No, not baby sister. Babysitter. An adult, like Mama.

8yo: *disappointed noises*

Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · 7d

It's out! Pay what you want (including free) and both full of lovely, thoughtful stories (including mine in Saros #4)

Fusion Fragment @fusionfragment.bsky.social · 7d

FF#26 and Saros #4 have arrived!

Get your copies for free (or toss us a few bucks!) all in one handy download at fusionfragment.com/issue-26

Or head downthread for more info on the great stories in these two issues!

The covers of FF#26 and Saros #4, with text reading:

FF#26 and Saros #4: Dual Release Day
Now Available!

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Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · 17d

Been getting back into painting again. "Relic of Regret," mixed media (acrylic paint, acrylic markers, metallic yarn, and plastic pearls)

Painting of red human heart outlined with metallic yarn on a pink and black background surrounded by white pearls

Detail of painting of red human heart outlined with metallic yarn on a pink and black background surrounded by white pearls, so that the textures can be seen more clearly

Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · 21d

My story in Saros #4 is coming soon!

Fusion Fragment @fusionfragment.bsky.social · 21d

RELEASE DATE: What's better than a new issue from FF? Two issues on the same day! In our first-ever dual launch day, you'll be able to get FF#26 and Saros #4 in one handy download package.

Get excited for Monday, October 27th!

Cover art for FF#26. A woman's face surrounded by mirror shards, each containing an eye, along with shards of noh masks, one containing an eye and one a horn. A pair of evil eyes loom at the top.

Cover art for Saros #4. Fungi-type tentacles entwine Big Ben and London in general. Two figures stand on what appears to be a broken down roadway.

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Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Sep 12

I'm always so happy when I can share one of my stories with my 7yo, so the day I received the new Promised Protagonists anthology, we sat down and read my story, "Yue and the Fox," together. If you want a copy for your kids (or for yourself!): amzn.to/4fYdOXg

Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Aug 6

That sounds brutal! I would consider myself still a beginner, but maybe one day... Definitely something to strive for!

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Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Aug 6

Absurdly pleased at completing the custom 100 x 100 (1,000 mines) board at Minesweeper.Online. My inner monologue through the entire 1,435.816 seconds was just repeating "don't make a stupid mistake ... don't make a stupid mistake" over and over

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Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Aug 4

My poem, "ghost story of a lost sister," was just published in @sfpoetry.bsky.social's Star*Line's 48.3 issue (sfpoetry.org/wp/starline/...). Gorgeous cover and a really great collection of poetry within. Enjoy!

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Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Jul 28

I have a story I love that has had 46 rejections so far, so thanks for sharing your story's journey! Hope remains :)

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Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Jul 27

What a pleasant surprise to find my photo (the first one) included in this wonderful roundup celebrating 250 years of the Postal Service, especially considering my love of postal history and collecting postage stamps! www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/celeb...

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service With These 15 Photographs

These shots from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest are truly a dream delivery

www.smithsonianmag.com

Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Jul 27

Excited to have my story included in Issue 4 of Saros (look at that gorgeous cover)! I can't wait to share it with you!

Fusion Fragment @fusionfragment.bsky.social · Jul 10

Saros #4, edited by @hannahgreer.bsky.social, is currently in production! Featuring stories by @ctbideas.bsky.social @ericfomley.bsky.social @helenfrench.bsky.social @jlgeorge.bsky.social and Lex Chamberlin, with gorgeous cover art by @warls.bsky.social!

Stay tuned for more info!

Saros #4 Table of Contents

edited by hannah greer

christina tang-bernas: at the heart of it
organ harvesting / moon colonies / a fresh start

eric fomley: brain leech
memory selling / for the good of the family / corporate greed

helen french: folded
second-hand guilt / ash scattering journey / mysterious mass destruction

jl george: little shade
plague / unresolved grief / cat companion

lex chamberlin: new immortals
restrictive stereotype droid bodies / self-love / immortality during mass extinction

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Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Jul 6

Me: Some are heavy and some are light.

7yo (who tries to disagree with everything I say): Yeah, well, some are not heavy and some are not light.

Me: Yes, exactly

7yo: ...

Me: ...

Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Jul 2

Found this book in my 7yo's bed when I went to wake her up this morning (she sneaks toys and books into her bed in the middle of the night). Very fitting for today.

Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Sep 3

We attended Civil War Days at the Huntington Beach Central Park. At the library book sale booth, I told my 5yo that she could choose 1 book. She chose this one because she liked the pictures in it. She definitely takes after her dad.

Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Jun 19

Congrats to our indefatigable Honda Civic, Harry, for reaching 270,000 miles. He's our trustworthy companion for all our life events.

Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Jun 2

A ghost dog, a world full of people with powers, and two men finding love when they least expect it. My story, "The Dead-Seer and the Death-Seer," was just published in Issue 98 of Andromeda Spaceways Magazine (andromedaspaceways.com/product/asm-...)! Look at that wonderful cover!

Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · May 28

The American Topical Association has a wonderful annual showcase of 1-page stamp exhibits open to everyone (ataexhibits.com/mope-list/). I sent in 2 exhibits this year with stamps from my own collection: one on the Luna 1 satellite and one on GomBurZa. Already planning for next year!

Exhibition Modern List - My One Page Exhibit

List of 2025 My One-Page Exhibits The gallery below shows each of this year's accepted exhibits. You can view any of the entries in detail by clicking on the exhibit thumbnail image. You can also clic...

ataexhibits.com

Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · May 10

When I picked her up from school, my 7yo handed me a small bag labeled "Happy Mother's Day."

Me: Is that a present for me?

7yo: No! We're sharing.

Me: We're sharing the Mother's Day present?

7yo: Can I open it when we get home?

If that's not what being a mom is all about...

Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Mar 12

New Mexico really is the "land of enchantment," and I tried to showcase one of its stunning vistas in my photo of the same name, currently being displayed at the Glasgow Gallery of Photography in their "Landscape" exhibit alongside other gorgeous photos (can view online): bit.ly/land-enchant....

Christina Tang-Bernas | Exhibitions 2025 (Item)

USA T/X@cbtideas https://bsky.app/profile/ctbideas.bsky.social

bit.ly

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Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Mar 11

Issue 4 of StampEd from @aps-stamps.bsky.social is out (stamped.pub)! Among all the fun articles (incl. Discworld!) are two of mine: "Rule My World" (about micronational stamps) and "Reach Out and Touch (Stamps)" (about Braille on stamps). Let me know which articles you enjoyed!

stampEd - a magazine for the next generation of stamp collectors

a magazine for the next generation of stamp collectors

stamped.pub

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Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Mar 5

My husband said he added something to our weekly schedule for today...

Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Mar 5

My 7yo named her water bottle "Baby." Yesterday, she took a long drink and then declared, "I'm drinking Baby's blood!" I think I'm doing parenting right.

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Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Mar 4

Thanks for your kind and thoughtful words (love the pun)! Glad you liked it!

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Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Mar 3

My photo, "A Reflection of Glory," is now being displayed in the online annex of Black Box Gallery for their "Shadow and Light" exhibition (blackboxgallery.com/Vision-Shado...). Can any of you can identify what is depicted in my photo?

On-Line Annex: Vision: Shadow and Light

blackboxgallery.com

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Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Mar 2

There's just something about slow dancing to the crooning of "Moon River" from the record player while the kid, the dog, and cat swirl around us chaotically. These are the moments I wish I could remember forever.

Christina Tang-Bernas @ctbideas.bsky.social · Feb 26

A king, a prince, and a mysterious pack of wolves. My story, "Daciana's Pack," is now in the "Dog Save the King" spec fic anthology by @hemelein.bsky.social All proceeds of this wonderful collection go toward helping students attend the LTUE symposium for a reduced price. Find here: amzn.to/41pjnbP

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