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Karen Stollznow

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Dr. of Linguistics. Author. Researcher. Speaker. Host of Monster Talk. Mum/Mom. My latest book is Bitch: The Journey of a Word - Cambridge University Press - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1009392360 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/karenstollznow

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Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · Nov 15

My author copies have arrived!

Bitch: The Journey of a Word
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Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 1h

Another haunting read for Halloween. 👻 Oliver & Olivia - www.amazon.com/Oliver-Olivi...

Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 6h

Room For One More: Lord Dufferin's Tale: available for ebook and audio - www.amazon.com/dp/B0824PR84P/

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Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 22h

The Walsingham Ghosts is out now for spooky-season reading! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRNKZX91

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Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 1d

Gotta love Zoom's "meeting assets" transcription for Monster Talk: "Karen to continue researching cannibalism for her book on language acquisition." 😂

Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 1d

In the latest episode of Monster Talk we discuss cannibalism with Dr. Brian Sharpless! www.monstertalk.org/s05e02-autoc...

S05E02 - Autocannibalism Is Not The Answer - MonsterTalk

This week Blake Smith and Karen Stollznow are joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Brian A. Sharpless, author of Monsters on the Couch, to discuss cannibalism—what it is, why humans have done it, and h...

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Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 1d

I think I broke ChatGPT!

Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 1d

Perfect for a Spooky Night In 🕯️Fisher's Ghost and other stories - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...

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Catharine Cellier-Smart | Smart Translate @smart-translate.bsky.social · 1d

🐾 The word "bitch" has a thousand-year-old pedigree as one of the most charged gendered slurs in English. But its use has always been about power
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‘Bitch’ has a 1,000-year history. Its use has always been about power

Bitch is a slur – and a powerful symbol – that continues to divide us. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely to ever be fully reclaimed. Here’s why.

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Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 2d

A ghost story from the case files of Hereward Carrington. Dare to read The Walsingham Ghosts. 👻 www.amazon.com/Walsingham-G...

Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 4d

I’m interviewed by Brandon of Brewstilled about Bitch: The Journey of a Word.

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Discussing the book Bitch: The Journey of a Word with Karen Stollznow

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Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 5d

I have thought of that, actually! Some day!

Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 5d

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Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 5d

The Walsingham Ghosts is now available as an audiobook!https://www.amazon.com/Audible-The-Walsingham-Ghosts/dp/B0FTPWBS85/

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Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 5d

An “Equal opportunity employer.” Really?

Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 6d

Life in a Minefield: Burnout in High-Conflict Relationships | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/spea... @psychologytoday.com

Life in a Minefield: Burnout in High-Conflict Relationships

Constantly managing another person's volatile moods and behaviors is a recipe for exhaustion and burnout.

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Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 6d

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Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 6d

The ghosts are speaking… The
Walsingham Ghosts is now available on Audible! www.amazon.com/Audible-The-...

The Walsingham Ghosts

Amazon.com: The Walsingham Ghosts (Audible Audio Edition): Karen Stollznow, Matthew Baxter, Karen Stollznow: Books

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Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 7d

Life in a Minefield: Burnout in High-Conflict Relationships | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/spea... @psychologytoday.com

Life in a Minefield: Burnout in High-Conflict Relationships

Constantly managing another person's volatile moods and behaviors is a recipe for exhaustion and burnout.

www.psychologytoday.com

Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 8d

Life in a Minefield: Burnout in High-Conflict Relationships | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/spea... @psychologytoday.com

Life in a Minefield: Burnout in High-Conflict Relationships

Constantly managing another person's volatile moods and behaviors is a recipe for exhaustion and burnout.

www.psychologytoday.com

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Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 8d

New Monster Talk! The Cult of Moloch - www.monstertalk.org/s05e01-think...

S05E01 - THINK OF THE CHILDREN! - MonsterTalk

🎙 MonsterTalk — The Cult of Moloch Show Notes · Hosts: Blake Smith & Karen Stollznow In this episode, Blake Smith and Karen Stollznow explore the history, mythology, and propaganda surrounding the ide...

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Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 8d

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Chris Woodyard @chriswoodyard.bsky.social · 13d

New episode! Possessed Possessions: Haunted, Cursed, and Hoodoo Furniture
Simon tests haunted chairs and shuns cursed seats. Chris tells of bouncing beds from brothels and a murderer's trunk. Can furniture weirdly influence us or do spirits possess possessions?
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Chicken headed creature with claws and wings follows a running child hiding its face down the hall.

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Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 9d

Patreon update!

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The spooky season is here! | Karen Stollznow

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Karen Stollznow @karenstollznow.bsky.social · 9d

Join us for our Halloween edition of Monster Talk LIVE! 🎃
Thursday, October 30th at 8pm ET — don’t miss this spooky special!

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