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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 3d

Yup! They go hand in hand!

Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 3d

Correlation is not causation but I can’t help but notice that our literacy rates and our democracy are declining at the same time we are pricing people out of reading, defunding libraries, and banning books.

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 3d

😍😍😍

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 3d

Just leaving this here.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 29d

Well, there it is. Sinclair is digging in for a fight, so please help push back -- find stations in your area, watch their local news to see what ads they run, then write those advertisers to tell them you're boycotting as long as they're on a Sinclair station.

List here: sbgi.net/tv-stations/

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · 28d

Isobel has always been such a big, bold voice — authentic and honest. I’m sending love and strength and gratitude for years of knowing her.

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Isobel Carr @isobelcarr.com · Sep 22

It is with a heavy heart that I must tell people that Isobel/Tonda is losing her battle with cancer. She has been diagnosed as terminal & is now in comfort care @ her bffs house. GFM link below, DM if you want to send Isobel/Tonda direct funds (preferred)for her care. #fuckcancer gofund.me/73738360a

Donate to Help Kristie Care for Her Bestie During Cancer Treatment, organized by Kristie Raycroft

Caregiver Support Fund for Kristie Raycroft Hello ever… Kristie Raycroft needs your support for Help Kristie Care for Her Bestie During Cancer Treatment

gofund.me

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · Sep 9

*evil laughter*
(Thank you so much!!)

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Marisa | “the ambassador for romance novels” @emdanyell.bsky.social · Aug 31

Rereading Rules of Scoundrels by @sarahmaclean.bsky.social & I forgot that Temple is my favorite kind of freak. This is also such a masterful moment because yes, HOT, but also because when Mara tells him his control over her feelings scares her, he gives her TANGIBLE control over him, & it’s so…👩🏾‍🍳💋🔥

Snippet from Sarah MacLean’s ‘No Good Duke Goes Unpunished,’ the Third Rule of Scoundrels book:

Her gaze rested on his good hand, clutching the cravat he’d tossed away earlier, the long stretch of cloth at once promise and threat.

“You worry about control,” he said.

Her heart began to pound. “Yes.”

He extended the cravat toward her. After a long moment, she took it, and he lay down on the bed, extending his arms up until his hands met the slats of the headboard.

Her mouth went dry at the look of him, spread out before her, broad and beautiful.

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · Sep 2

😍😍😍😍

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Megan Piontkowski illustration @meganpiont.bsky.social · Aug 30

"How to Report ICE" zines are available for free printable download for these places:
California
Chicago
Colorado
DC Metro Area
Florida
Massachusetts
NC Triangle Area
NYC
Philly
Pittsburgh
Portland
St. Louis Metro Area
Washington State
Zine request form in folder.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Hand holding small black and white hand lettered zine titled "How to Report ICE and Help Keep Our Neighbors Safe". Sunflowers in background.

Hand holding open zine. Pages read: "S Size of group, A Actions/Activity, L Location, U Uniforms/Clothes, T Time/Date, E Equipment

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Jennifer Prokop @jenreadsromance.bsky.social · Sep 1

so, one of the things I am going to do right now is PUT THIS INTO MY PHONE AS A CONTACT, that way, if I see something I can immediately report it, not fumble around wishing I could find this number, remember the name of the organization, etc.

Soren Spicknall @sorenspicknall.bsky.social · Sep 1

With credible reports that there will soon be a major increase in federal immigration enforcement activity in Chicago, I want to once again highlight the Family Support Network - a rapid response resource run by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR). Use it if you spot ICE.

An infographic reads:

If you need assistance due to ICE detention, or to report any suspected ICE sightings, call 855-435-7693. Visit icirr.org/fsn for hotline and Know Your Rights info.

An infographic reads:

Llame a la linea directa de apoyo familiar 855-435-7693. Obtener apoyo legal de deportacion, reportar cualquier actividad de ICE, obtener referidos para servicios legales y socialies. Ayuda disponsible en Ingles, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, Polish, Urdu, Vietnamese, Haitian, Creole, Quechua, Ukranian, Russian, and Hindi

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · Aug 4

Oh Stephanie! Ugh!!!

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · Jul 24

Example: “Paramount fired Colbert because he made Trump mad and & they wanted a merger approved. MEANWHILE they locked down South Park for $1.5 billion, BUT when the ink was dry on the contract, South Park dropped a scorched earth episode on Trump, AS A RESULT OF WHICH Paramount played themselves.

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · Jul 24

This feels like a very good day to remind everyone that Trey Parker & Matt Stone taught me the most important lesson on writing conflict. Avoid writing scenes connected with “and then”: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGUN...

Writing Advice from Matt Stone & Trey Parker @ NYU | MTVU's "Stand In"

YouTube video by Fabian Valdez

www.youtube.com

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · Jul 20

Sorry I missed you! Hope you’re feeling better!

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Sarah MacLean @sarahmaclean.bsky.social · Jul 20

Tell your friends in Hollywood!

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Laura Ansley @lmansley.bsky.social · Jul 19

Perfect summer read. That rich family tension, snappy @sarahmaclean.bsky.social banter, good surprises, and while *not a romance* still a good romantic storyline. A+

Also, loved the not-so-subtle nod to @jenreadsromance.bsky.social and the cute connection to the wider MacLeaniverse!

Laura Ansley @lmansley.bsky.social · Jul 12

My copy of These Summer Storms, signed with special romance cover from The Ripped Bodice, has arrived! @sarahmaclean.bsky.social

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skibum79.bsky.social @skibum79.bsky.social · Jul 15

@sarahmaclean.bsky.social In my bad decisions era, I started These Summer Storms tonight and I have accepted that sleep is optional till I finish.

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Megan Frampton 🤷🏻‍♀️ @meganf.bsky.social · Jun 3

NYC! Go see @sarahmaclean.bsky.social at B&N to celebrate These Summer Storms:

Sarah MacLean celebrates THESE SUMMER STORMS

Join us for an in-store event, Sarah MacLean celebrates THESE SUMMER STORMS, on Monday, July 07, 2025.

stores.barnesandnoble.com

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Gwenda Bond @gwenda.bsky.social · Jun 13

The NYT summer reading recommendation quiz/engine gave me @sarahmaclean.bsky.social's These Summer Storms, so it is definitely smart www.nytimes.com/interactive/...