Stephanie Jayne/Stephanie J. Scott
@stephaniejayne.bsky.social
Sweet and flirty romance & YA author
Casual gamer, pop culture fan, your cat's new BFF. Fight book bans (she/her)
BEAUTY AND THE GREASE (7/22/25)
A BOWL LOT OF LOVE (8/26/25)
I'VE GOT MY MIND SET ON BREW (out now)
https://linktr.ee/stephaniejaynebooks
Casual gamer, pop culture fan, your cat's new BFF. Fight book bans (she/her)
BEAUTY AND THE GREASE (7/22/25)
A BOWL LOT OF LOVE (8/26/25)
I'VE GOT MY MIND SET ON BREW (out now)
https://linktr.ee/stephaniejaynebooks
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Hello #Booksky and #Romancereaders!
I write sweet and flirty romance as Stephanie J. Scott and a little angstier romantic comedy as Stephanie Jayne.
I love talking books! I read romance across heat levels, historical fiction, some mystery.
I support diverse authors, I'm against book bans.
I write sweet and flirty romance as Stephanie J. Scott and a little angstier romantic comedy as Stephanie Jayne.
I love talking books! I read romance across heat levels, historical fiction, some mystery.
I support diverse authors, I'm against book bans.
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Texting and messaging scam attempts have increased by 50% in the past year, with young adults ages 18-29 experiencing the sharpest rise of any age group. See our report with @aspendigital.bsky.social & @gca.bsky.social: innovation.consumerreports.org/2025-Consume...
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Texting and messaging scam attempts have increased by 50% in the past year, with young adults ages 18-29 experiencing the sharpest rise of any age group. See our report with @aspendigital.bsky.social & @gca.bsky.social: innovation.consumerreports.org/2025-Consume...
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
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Hope is a fuel. Use it to burn down something terrible.
November 6, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Hope is a fuel. Use it to burn down something terrible.
Nice look at a Chicago staple - I saw one of my favorite shows ever here (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club in 2003).
Empty Bottle celebrates its 33⅓ anniversary and its place in Chicago’s live music community www.wbez.org/music/2025/1...
Empty Bottle celebrates its 33⅓ anniversary and its place in Chicago’s live music community www.wbez.org/music/2025/1...
Empty Bottle celebrates its 33⅓ anniversary and its place in Chicago’s live music community
This week, the venerable venue marks the occasion with a slate of 11 show dates that show the breadth of musicians who have graced its stage, including The Hoyle Brothers, Osees, Melkbelly, Whitney an...
www.wbez.org
November 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Nice look at a Chicago staple - I saw one of my favorite shows ever here (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club in 2003).
Empty Bottle celebrates its 33⅓ anniversary and its place in Chicago’s live music community www.wbez.org/music/2025/1...
Empty Bottle celebrates its 33⅓ anniversary and its place in Chicago’s live music community www.wbez.org/music/2025/1...
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Chicago North Spring Fling Writers Conference 2026 registration is now available!
Workshops, agent pitch sessions, blogger bookseller meet and greet, book signing, gala, charity auction, networking! #Authorsky #romancewriters
www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling
Workshops, agent pitch sessions, blogger bookseller meet and greet, book signing, gala, charity auction, networking! #Authorsky #romancewriters
www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling
October 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Chicago North Spring Fling Writers Conference 2026 registration is now available!
Workshops, agent pitch sessions, blogger bookseller meet and greet, book signing, gala, charity auction, networking! #Authorsky #romancewriters
www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling
Workshops, agent pitch sessions, blogger bookseller meet and greet, book signing, gala, charity auction, networking! #Authorsky #romancewriters
www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling
Learned a new word, thanks.
Also, this is the bad place
Also, this is the bad place
October 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Learned a new word, thanks.
Also, this is the bad place
Also, this is the bad place
Current mood:
Capitalism ruins everything. Sometimes all at once, sometimes in stages. But enshittification is inevitable.
September 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Current mood:
Big yikes who is buying EA games (read downthread)
It’s official: EA is going private.
The leveraged buyout will be financed by a staggering $20 billion of debt, which likely means some *aggressive* cost cutting is ahead for EA in the coming months and years.
www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
The leveraged buyout will be financed by a staggering $20 billion of debt, which likely means some *aggressive* cost cutting is ahead for EA in the coming months and years.
www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
www.businesswire.com
September 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Big yikes who is buying EA games (read downthread)
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Remember when Trump announced a multimillion-dollar secret deal with CEO David Ellison?
And then — shocker — Trump approved Ellison buying CBS/Paramount.
Now, Ellison wants to take over CNN/Warner Bros.
This media merger must be blocked as a dangerous concentration of power.
And then — shocker — Trump approved Ellison buying CBS/Paramount.
Now, Ellison wants to take over CNN/Warner Bros.
This media merger must be blocked as a dangerous concentration of power.
Exclusive | Paramount Skydance Prepares Ellison-Backed Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
The bid will be for the entire company, including its cable networks and movie studio, according to people familiar with the situation.
www.wsj.com
September 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Remember when Trump announced a multimillion-dollar secret deal with CEO David Ellison?
And then — shocker — Trump approved Ellison buying CBS/Paramount.
Now, Ellison wants to take over CNN/Warner Bros.
This media merger must be blocked as a dangerous concentration of power.
And then — shocker — Trump approved Ellison buying CBS/Paramount.
Now, Ellison wants to take over CNN/Warner Bros.
This media merger must be blocked as a dangerous concentration of power.
And to think, I (naively) sought out #Eurovision this year for a break in everything else happening 🫠
September 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
And to think, I (naively) sought out #Eurovision this year for a break in everything else happening 🫠
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SHAMELESS: Donald Trump is slapping his name on infrastructure projects across the U.S. funded by President Biden’s historic 2021 infrastructure law that Trump opposed and tried to derail. (NYT)
September 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
SHAMELESS: Donald Trump is slapping his name on infrastructure projects across the U.S. funded by President Biden’s historic 2021 infrastructure law that Trump opposed and tried to derail. (NYT)
From #Milwaukee with Love is coming this weekend!
I hope to see some #RomanceCon readers at this free book crawl Saturday 9/6 - I'll be at Wauwatosa library with a bunch of authors. The 2 romance bookstores & lots of shops in between will host authors. Info, maps, schedule: www.thewellreddamsel.com
I hope to see some #RomanceCon readers at this free book crawl Saturday 9/6 - I'll be at Wauwatosa library with a bunch of authors. The 2 romance bookstores & lots of shops in between will host authors. Info, maps, schedule: www.thewellreddamsel.com
September 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
From #Milwaukee with Love is coming this weekend!
I hope to see some #RomanceCon readers at this free book crawl Saturday 9/6 - I'll be at Wauwatosa library with a bunch of authors. The 2 romance bookstores & lots of shops in between will host authors. Info, maps, schedule: www.thewellreddamsel.com
I hope to see some #RomanceCon readers at this free book crawl Saturday 9/6 - I'll be at Wauwatosa library with a bunch of authors. The 2 romance bookstores & lots of shops in between will host authors. Info, maps, schedule: www.thewellreddamsel.com
Who says lighthearted romance can't say something bigger?
My series involves 2 billionaires: one a coward who ends up bested by a group of tween campers, the other gave up his wealth to offer business grants to a struggling town.
My full series is out now!
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG34KKN5
My series involves 2 billionaires: one a coward who ends up bested by a group of tween campers, the other gave up his wealth to offer business grants to a struggling town.
My full series is out now!
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG34KKN5
August 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Who says lighthearted romance can't say something bigger?
My series involves 2 billionaires: one a coward who ends up bested by a group of tween campers, the other gave up his wealth to offer business grants to a struggling town.
My full series is out now!
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG34KKN5
My series involves 2 billionaires: one a coward who ends up bested by a group of tween campers, the other gave up his wealth to offer business grants to a struggling town.
My full series is out now!
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG34KKN5
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I’d also recommend listening to the Bigger Loser ep of Maintenance Phase.
When I was filming @yrfatfriendfilm.bsky.social Aubrey @yrfatfriend.bsky.social was rewatching TBL as research. It was yikes on bikes, cruelty as spectacle.
I truly believe the makers of TBL did not see fat ppl as human
When I was filming @yrfatfriendfilm.bsky.social Aubrey @yrfatfriend.bsky.social was rewatching TBL as research. It was yikes on bikes, cruelty as spectacle.
I truly believe the makers of TBL did not see fat ppl as human
If you don’t want to watch The Biggest Loser documentary but you want to see somebody rip a strip off the whole operation, can I introduce you to James Cappola, a trainer I follow on Instagram? www.instagram.com/reel/DNbFMnh...
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August 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I’d also recommend listening to the Bigger Loser ep of Maintenance Phase.
When I was filming @yrfatfriendfilm.bsky.social Aubrey @yrfatfriend.bsky.social was rewatching TBL as research. It was yikes on bikes, cruelty as spectacle.
I truly believe the makers of TBL did not see fat ppl as human
When I was filming @yrfatfriendfilm.bsky.social Aubrey @yrfatfriend.bsky.social was rewatching TBL as research. It was yikes on bikes, cruelty as spectacle.
I truly believe the makers of TBL did not see fat ppl as human
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When your cat decides it's time for your break 💻🕑
August 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
When your cat decides it's time for your break 💻🕑
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“None Of These Books Are Obscene”: Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida’s Book Ban Bill
This is a big win for intellectual freedom and will have big implications in other ongoing lawsuits and future laws aiming to ban books.
bookriot.com/penguin-rand...
This is a big win for intellectual freedom and will have big implications in other ongoing lawsuits and future laws aiming to ban books.
bookriot.com/penguin-rand...
"None Of These Books Are Obscene": Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida's Book Ban Bill
In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries.
bookriot.com
August 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
“None Of These Books Are Obscene”: Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida’s Book Ban Bill
This is a big win for intellectual freedom and will have big implications in other ongoing lawsuits and future laws aiming to ban books.
bookriot.com/penguin-rand...
This is a big win for intellectual freedom and will have big implications in other ongoing lawsuits and future laws aiming to ban books.
bookriot.com/penguin-rand...
I didn't know Amazing Race was still going until I recently listened to an episode of the Lonely Island and Seth Meyers podcast where Will Forte discussed when Val Kilmer temporarily lived with him and they'd watched the show together, which caused me to look this up. That's a weird rabbit trail.
#TheAmazingRace Season 38: Former #BigBrother Houseguests Prepare to Take On the World — Find Out Who’s Competing
The Amazing Race Season 38: Former Big Brother Houseguests Prepare to Take On the World — Find Out Who’s Competing
The new Amazing Race cast has been revealed! Find out which former Big Brother players will be racing around the world.
tvline.com
August 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I didn't know Amazing Race was still going until I recently listened to an episode of the Lonely Island and Seth Meyers podcast where Will Forte discussed when Val Kilmer temporarily lived with him and they'd watched the show together, which caused me to look this up. That's a weird rabbit trail.
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Take action against book bans in the United States at www.bookbanpetition.us
August 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Take action against book bans in the United States at www.bookbanpetition.us
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All eight of this year's #BookstoreRomanceDay panels are now up on YouTube for anyone who missed them or wants to watch them again.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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August 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
All eight of this year's #BookstoreRomanceDay panels are now up on YouTube for anyone who missed them or wants to watch them again.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Writers: looking to step up your craft? Join us online this Saturday Aug. 16 at 10 am CST with bestselling author @ineswrites
Contact us at our website to virtually visit! (DMs will not be checked) www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com
#Authorsky #booksky #romanceauthor #indieauthor
Contact us at our website to virtually visit! (DMs will not be checked) www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com
#Authorsky #booksky #romanceauthor #indieauthor
August 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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If you cannot convince people that the government kidnapping people off the streets and conducting a takeover of the capital is full fledged fascism, they are never going to be convinced. Not until the boots are kicking down their front door.
August 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
If you cannot convince people that the government kidnapping people off the streets and conducting a takeover of the capital is full fledged fascism, they are never going to be convinced. Not until the boots are kicking down their front door.
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There's a big romance audiobook sale going on at @libro.fm. Here's a list of books we've discussed on the podcast that are priced at $5 or less.
CURVY GIRL SUMMER
WHILWIND
GET A LIFE CHLOE BROWN
WHEN A SCOT TIES THE KNOT
THE LADY GETS LUCKY
DON’T LET YOUR DUKES GROW UP TO BE SCOUNDRELS
CURVY GIRL SUMMER
WHILWIND
GET A LIFE CHLOE BROWN
WHEN A SCOT TIES THE KNOT
THE LADY GETS LUCKY
DON’T LET YOUR DUKES GROW UP TO BE SCOUNDRELS
August 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
There's a big romance audiobook sale going on at @libro.fm. Here's a list of books we've discussed on the podcast that are priced at $5 or less.
CURVY GIRL SUMMER
WHILWIND
GET A LIFE CHLOE BROWN
WHEN A SCOT TIES THE KNOT
THE LADY GETS LUCKY
DON’T LET YOUR DUKES GROW UP TO BE SCOUNDRELS
CURVY GIRL SUMMER
WHILWIND
GET A LIFE CHLOE BROWN
WHEN A SCOT TIES THE KNOT
THE LADY GETS LUCKY
DON’T LET YOUR DUKES GROW UP TO BE SCOUNDRELS
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The biggest advantage fascists have today is the disconnect between left or liberal youths with older generations, especially in places like the US & UK the disconnect is more prominent when it comes to the conversation of human rights and international law. The youth crave justice & accountability.
August 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The biggest advantage fascists have today is the disconnect between left or liberal youths with older generations, especially in places like the US & UK the disconnect is more prominent when it comes to the conversation of human rights and international law. The youth crave justice & accountability.
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"The new 'Naked Gun' does many things correctly. But the thing it does most correctly is ape that joke density." They did it, and it worked. ICYMI @sonnybunch.bsky.social reviews "The Naked Gun": www.thebulwark.com/p/the-naked-...
‘The Naked Gun’ Review
As close as you’ll get to the gag-a-minute wordplay of classic ZAZ comedy.
www.thebulwark.com
August 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
"The new 'Naked Gun' does many things correctly. But the thing it does most correctly is ape that joke density." They did it, and it worked. ICYMI @sonnybunch.bsky.social reviews "The Naked Gun": www.thebulwark.com/p/the-naked-...
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I'll be sending out a newsletter tomorrow with specific details about each of this year's virtual panels. Wanna get in on that? You can sign up at the link. I promise not to clutter up your inbox, except maybe a little every August.
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July 30, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I'll be sending out a newsletter tomorrow with specific details about each of this year's virtual panels. Wanna get in on that? You can sign up at the link. I promise not to clutter up your inbox, except maybe a little every August.
page.co/wDLLD
page.co/wDLLD
I have a new book out!
Beauty and the Grease is a short and sweet summer read about second chances and a big Ole orange tow truck. It's part of this romantic comedy series out now in #KindleUnlimited
mybook.to/MidlifeMeetC...
#romancereaders
Beauty and the Grease is a short and sweet summer read about second chances and a big Ole orange tow truck. It's part of this romantic comedy series out now in #KindleUnlimited
mybook.to/MidlifeMeetC...
#romancereaders
July 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I have a new book out!
Beauty and the Grease is a short and sweet summer read about second chances and a big Ole orange tow truck. It's part of this romantic comedy series out now in #KindleUnlimited
mybook.to/MidlifeMeetC...
#romancereaders
Beauty and the Grease is a short and sweet summer read about second chances and a big Ole orange tow truck. It's part of this romantic comedy series out now in #KindleUnlimited
mybook.to/MidlifeMeetC...
#romancereaders