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Earl Carrender

@nuflashprose.bsky.social

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Writer person Queer Elder I wanna be me when I grow up BA/Marian University MFA/Butler University Pronouns: He/him

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Earl Carrender @nuflashprose.bsky.social · Nov 30

I’m so flattered and thank you for reading it. I’m so glad that you liked it.

Bruce Buchanan @bbuchananwomble.bsky.social · Nov 30

My latest UnCensored Ink read - “Sketches of a Boy” by @nuflashprose.bsky.social A powerful, painful coming-of-age story of a queer young man in the late 70s/early 80s. This one made me feel something - well done, Earl. @wildinkpublishing.bsky.social

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Earl Carrender @nuflashprose.bsky.social · 3d

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Banned & Challenged Books

ALA compiles data on book challenges from reports filed by library professionals in the field and from news stories published throughout the United States.

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Matt Bell @mdbell79.bsky.social · 5d

If you're in Phoenix/Tempe today, come out to the Rift for the first Desert Grit Reading Series, with me, @shipraagarwal.bsky.social, @jonathanin2k.bsky.social, @sabrinahicks.bsky.social, @haydenmcasey13.bsky.social, and @stephanieaustin.bsky.social!

Poster for the Desert Grit Reading Series, which takes place October 4 at 3pm at Rift Wine Bar and Taphouse

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Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 7d

In case it wasn’t clear, the anti-DEI crusade has never been about merit. Zero news experience. Never been a reporter. Elevated to Editor in Chief of CBS News, one of the most storied news institutions in the nation. www.mediaite.com/media/news/p...

Paramount Officially Acquiring The Free Press and Making Bari Weiss CBS News Editor in Chief: Report

Paramount Skydance will be officially acquiring The Free Press and hiring its founder Bari Weiss as editor in chief of its CBS News division, with the deal to be announced this coming Monday, accordin...

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Earl Carrender @nuflashprose.bsky.social · 7d

Banned Book Week
October 5-11, 2025

WIP: in progress

This one would definitely get banned

Gay teens
Teen pregnancy
Illegal Abortion ((it’s the 60’s)
Suicide
Adultery

Trigger warning: “It’s a book not a crime”

At least not yet.

Earl Carrender @nuflashprose.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you

Earl Carrender @nuflashprose.bsky.social · 8d

Banned Book Week
October 5-11, 2025

Bruce Buchanan @bbuchananwomble.bsky.social · Nov 30

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Far Out Magazine @faroutmagazine.co.uk · 10d

Donald Trump announces “100% tariff” on all non-US films

A major change to the film industry. The post Donald Trump announces “100% tariff” on all non-US films first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Earl Carrender @nuflashprose.bsky.social · 12d

I can’t seem to get beyond the surface of the end of my WIP. It feels like I’m just moving actors around on the stage , blocking the scene

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Tampa Bay Rowdies @tampabayrowdies.bsky.social · 16d

Shanah Tovah to our Jewish friends and community! 🍎🍯

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Eric Alper @thatericalper.com · 16d

Happy Birthday to Ani DiFranco! The American-Canadian singer-songwriter started the amazing Righteous Babe Records, has released over 20 albums and, in 2006, became one of the first musicians to receive NOW’s Woman of Courage Award.

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James Tate Hill @jamestatehill.bsky.social · 16d

I haven't read this book yet, but I would like to nominate it for best title ever. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Moby-D...

Moby Dyke

A former Rookie contributor and creator of the popular blog Effing Dykes investigates the disappearance of America’s lesbian bars by visiting the l...

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 17d

Jimmy’s back.

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Jimmy Kimmel Is Back: ABC Returning Late-Night Show On Tuesday

Jimmy Kimmel is coming back to the airwaves. ABC just revealed that Jimmy Kimmel Live! is returning on Tuesday night after “thoughtful conversations” with parent company Disney. A spokesman said, “Las...

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Earl Carrender @nuflashprose.bsky.social · 17d

Just trying to keep going

Plus, I write by hand so…I guess typing up the 20 or so pages in my notebook lol

AmaraJLynn💎🌌🌺GEMS & STAR FLOWERS coming soon! @amaralynn.bsky.social · 17d

#queerwriters Monday: Goals Day!

What do you hope to accomplish this week? Can be anything, big or small! Let us know so we can cheer you on!

#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters

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#Queerwriters
What are your goals this week?

Monday, Saturday, Sunday
All LGBTQIAP writers welcome

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Rattle Poetry @rattlepoetry.bsky.social · 17d

I
in
sin
sing

—Ravi Shankar

The Mirror Stage by Ravi Shankar - Rattle: Poetry

I in sin sing sting string staring

www.rattle.com

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Earl Carrender @nuflashprose.bsky.social · 17d

WIP: still

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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 17d

LOL. Not Disney releasing a Star Wars trailer hoping that will appease the masses. They are desperate.

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phillip crymble @phillipcrymble.bsky.social · 17d

Mary Ruefle

Vocation

.. I was saying I am terrified of swallowing
an avocado pit, of having this big world growing
inside me, of giving birth to a vocalization that
would eat me, of choking on my own words that,
once uttered, would commend me to the compost,
hence my silence, even as I speak, so nothing grows.

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Dr. Syntax @drsyntax.bsky.social · 17d

"Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,
Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun;
Conspiring with him how to load and bless
With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run;"

-Keats, from "To Autumn"

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JoeMyGod @joemygod.bsky.social · 17d

George Takei To Chair This Year's Banned Books Week - Joe.My.God.

NBC News reports: Actor-activist George Takei’s next project is on behalf of a longtime passion — the right to read. The American Library Association announced Monday that the 88-year-old Takei will s...

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Kakistocracy (Jay) @crankypacifist.bsky.social · 17d

Dreamed I was in Italy, kissing Valentino.

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JoeMyGod @joemygod.bsky.social · 17d

Texas Governor Has Student Expelled For Mocking Kirk - Joe.My.God.

The Texas Tribune reports: Last week, as Texas State students gathered to mourn the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, another student began taunting them. “Hi, my name is ...

www.joemygod.com

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Matterist Books @matteristbooks.bsky.social · 17d

Our fearless leader...

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George Takei to lead Banned Books Week, urging the fight against censorship

Actor and activist George Takei is taking on a new role as honorary chair of Banned Books Week. The American Library Association announced Monday that the 88-year-old will lead the event, which runs…

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 17d

I didn't watch any of the Charlie Kirk Memorial and Fireworks Extravaganza.

Did they address this classic moment from Turning Point USA's long history of Respecting Its Opponents or has that been completely written out of the story?

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TPUSA activists at Kent State wearing diapers and pacifiers, mocking those needing safe spaces as "children"

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JoeMyGod @joemygod.bsky.social · 17d

Long Beach Pride Office With "MAGA" Death Threats - Joe.My.God.

Los Angeles’s CBS affiliate reports: Los Angeles County leaders have addressed the recent discovery of anti-LGBTQ and antisemitic graffiti outside of the Long Beach Pride headquarters over the weekend...

www.joemygod.com

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