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Daniel Gainey
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Mainly here to recommend books, talk about books, post about books...
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@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social Will House Democrats support the Affordable Loans For Students Act introduced by NY Rep Mike Lawler (R), FL Rep Anna Paulina Luna (R), & FL Rep Jared Moskowitz (D)?

#StudentLoans #HigherEd #DebtRelief
April 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Call your reps and ask them to support this BIPARTISAN effort to cut student loan rates. It's not perfect. But it's a step in the right direction. #StudentLoans #HigherEd #DebtRelief

www.newsweek.com/student-loan...
Student loan interest rates could be cut for millions of Americans
If a new bill passes Congress, it will adjust interest rates on existing federal student loans down to 2 percent.
www.newsweek.com
April 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Let's get this #PortfolioDay started!
I'm Micah: illustrator, concept artist, drawing geek.

You may know my work from book covers, games, #mtgart, and my shiny behind-the-scenes Patreon over at
patreon.com/micahepsteinart!
April 8, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Stunning. You've probably already heard the hype around this one...but every single word is true. Fantasy as it should be.

#BookSky 💙📚🌈🪐

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March 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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You wanna do something to #resist #Musk and his money?
Write a letter to encourage someone in #Wisconsin to vote in the upcoming State Supreme Court election.

Musk has spent millions to influence this race.
You just need to buy a few stamps.

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Vote Forward
Vote Forward volunteers send heartfelt handwritten letters to unregistered and low-propensity voters encouraging them to participate in our democracy. The letters have been shown to significantly boos...
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February 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Hey, when y’all were talking about walking away from these major corporations & investing our money into Black small business, I hope you meant publishing too. As a Black publisher, I could use that energy. Help me build my business with just $5 or $12 a month. 👇🏾

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February 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
gaineyd.bsky.social
Don't want to buy from Amazon?
Check out this independent e-book publisher.
weightlessbooks.com
@weightlessbooks.bsky.social
💙📚🌶️📚🪐📚🌈📚 #BookSky #romance
#fantasy #scifi
Weightless Books
(e)Books That Don't Weigh You Down
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February 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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New a template to email your reps?

"We stand with Ukraine. There will be no acceptance of ceding Ukrainian land to Russia, removing US troops from Europe, or limiting Ukraine's future ability to seek alliances or govern independently. Be an American patriot. No concessions to Russia."
February 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
gaineyd.bsky.social
Remember when #kidlit taught us that a kid could solve world hunger by creating human photosynthesis, but it would be a threat to national security because...capitalism?

#booksky 💙📚 🪐📚
February 17, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Still the best fantasy series I've read in the last decade.
Highly recommend this trio by K.D. Edwards
#booksky 💙📚 🪐📚 🌈📚
February 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Happy Black History Month!

Ira Frederick Aldridge (1807 – 1867) was known for his portrayal of Shakespearean characters. James Hewlett (fl. 1821 – 1849) was was principal actor in and co-creator of William Alexander Brown’s African Grove Theatre in New York City. Source: Wikipedia
February 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Two Irish guys putting on an Athenian play in a slave quarry in ancient Syracuse? It's a tragedy, but I bet you laugh.
#BookSky 💙📚And it's 50% off right now at B&N.

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/glorious-e...
February 2, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Spread Bishop Budde's message of mercy and support a refreshing Southern magazine.

@bittersouth.bsky.social
#episcopal

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A good approach to life. Especially now. Have Mercy.  3x5'- Double Sided, 3 layer polyester construction- 2 grommets on hoist edge- Double stitched on all edges Begins shipping week of Feb. 24
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January 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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I sat down with Clear last night after rehearsal and before I knew it, the clock was striking 10 and I was on the last page. A beautiful, lyrical story.

#BookSky 📚💙
January 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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O Beautiful for children's lit,
that sees beyond our years,
To find our inner child inside,
undimmed by adult fears,
Go read a book, Go read a book,
It will do your heart good.
And savor each page til the last,
the way you know you should.

#BookSky #Kidslit 📚💙#iykyk
January 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Can I go to work for a cat?
They may be the hero we need.
#BookSky #cats 💙📚
@scalzi.com 🪐📚
January 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
gaineyd.bsky.social
Maybe I just don't understand this poetry? I tried...I think...
Any suggestions?
#BookSky 💙📚 #poetry
The Country Bunny on the cover was the draw.
January 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Don't forget to keep looking for the good things happening in our world!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkKl...
The Stove that is Saving Lives | The Earthshot Report
YouTube video by The Earthshot Prize
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January 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Wanna build some goodwill around the world AND support the US post office? Join Postcrossing and start sending postcards. A simple message and pretty picture to show that Americans aren't just what they see on TV.

www.postcrossing.com
Postcards connecting the world - Postcrossing
A postcard exchange project that invites everyone to send and receive postcards from random places in the world. For free!
www.postcrossing.com
January 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Quiet Sunday morning the villagers of Millside. Even in dark times, life can be beautiful and rich. Annie's diary stuck with me all day, and I look forward to reading it again

#BookSky 💙📚 #romance #kidlit #YA #kidlitUK
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January 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Great, free documentary to get your mind off things for a bit.
#Booksky 💙📚
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM17...
The Booksellers | Full Documentary | WATCH FOR FREE
YouTube video by Samuel Goldwyn Films
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January 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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"Your writing is not about you. It's about the Reader."
Still one of the best books on writing I can recommend.

What's helped you?

#Booksky 💙📚

#WriteSky #author #writing

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It Was the Best of Sentences, It Was the Worst of Sentences: A Writer's Guide to Crafting Killer Sentences a book by June Casagrande
In this wickedly humorous manual, language columnist June Casagrande uses grammar and syntax to show exactly what makes some sentences great--and other sentences suck. Great writing isn't born, it's b...
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January 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
gaineyd.bsky.social
This morning's writing tip: if your characters are stuck in a conversation that's too long, imagine an irritation in the way of one character. A rock in a shoe, a too-tight waistband, the need to fart in private, something. Then the character will find your way out.

#WriteSky #author #writing
January 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Tip for tonight: If you're stuck in a scene, make someone hungry. Hunger gets something done.

#WriteSky #author #writing

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January 23, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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“He does not rule us. No one can rule us. No one can rule anyone who does not first agree to the ruling." She smiled a trace at Aeriel and patted the little camp dog, which was whining for more tidbits. "One must rule oneself.”

The Darkangel by Meredith Ann Pierce

#BookSky #books 💙📚
January 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM