Bookish Kitty
@bookishkitty.bsky.social
Writer of Things. Reader of Books.
Animal Lover. Unapologetic Liberal.
This Little Cat Has Lived Many Lives.
No p*rn or DMs please.
*This is my personal account. Writey/Publishey Accounts sold separately*
Animal Lover. Unapologetic Liberal.
This Little Cat Has Lived Many Lives.
No p*rn or DMs please.
*This is my personal account. Writey/Publishey Accounts sold separately*
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Writers: If you get an error opening your WIP, STOP.
Do NOT attempt to open it or let your writing program run an auto repair.
Close the program, and MAKE A COPY OF YOUR DOCUMENT.
Open/repair the COPY ONLY.
Make a new copy for each attempt.
This keeps a “fix” from becoming permanent damage.
Do NOT attempt to open it or let your writing program run an auto repair.
Close the program, and MAKE A COPY OF YOUR DOCUMENT.
Open/repair the COPY ONLY.
Make a new copy for each attempt.
This keeps a “fix” from becoming permanent damage.
April 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Writers: If you get an error opening your WIP, STOP.
Do NOT attempt to open it or let your writing program run an auto repair.
Close the program, and MAKE A COPY OF YOUR DOCUMENT.
Open/repair the COPY ONLY.
Make a new copy for each attempt.
This keeps a “fix” from becoming permanent damage.
Do NOT attempt to open it or let your writing program run an auto repair.
Close the program, and MAKE A COPY OF YOUR DOCUMENT.
Open/repair the COPY ONLY.
Make a new copy for each attempt.
This keeps a “fix” from becoming permanent damage.
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Much as I like Pride & Prejudice I find it impossible to deny that this is the greatest review of it of all time.
January 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Much as I like Pride & Prejudice I find it impossible to deny that this is the greatest review of it of all time.
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He’s a racism test
And he knows it and he knows white people won’t actively adress it and he’s right
And he’s spun it out in ever widening circles
Because no one will stop to care about those he targets
And he knows it and he knows white people won’t actively adress it and he’s right
And he’s spun it out in ever widening circles
Because no one will stop to care about those he targets
Rufo said, immediately, that he stoked CRT discourse to muddy waters+get people to view everything as CRT (later, DEI) - that's not even subjective it's an exact definitional example of "acting in bad faith"!
Rufo is a walking P/F "social intelligence" test; way too many people keep failing it.
Rufo is a walking P/F "social intelligence" test; way too many people keep failing it.
February 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
He’s a racism test
And he knows it and he knows white people won’t actively adress it and he’s right
And he’s spun it out in ever widening circles
Because no one will stop to care about those he targets
And he knows it and he knows white people won’t actively adress it and he’s right
And he’s spun it out in ever widening circles
Because no one will stop to care about those he targets
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by the way these are literally the exact same dumbass motherfuckers, not like them, the literal exact same fucking guys, saying government is inefficient and you should cancel it to give them all the governments money so they can provide you services instead
February 21, 2025 at 4:57 AM
by the way these are literally the exact same dumbass motherfuckers, not like them, the literal exact same fucking guys, saying government is inefficient and you should cancel it to give them all the governments money so they can provide you services instead
Oooh! *makes grabbyhands* 😍
Hey. *pokes Romancelandia* I have a historical romance for youuuuu
She’s a “widow” and companion for a young society Miss and he’s the older ambivalent half brother of said miss (and a Duke!) who moonlights as a bareknuckle boxer. She goes to his fight and he takes her as his prize.
She’s a “widow” and companion for a young society Miss and he’s the older ambivalent half brother of said miss (and a Duke!) who moonlights as a bareknuckle boxer. She goes to his fight and he takes her as his prize.
February 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Oooh! *makes grabbyhands* 😍
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Well this is fascinating!
I have a new paper about these cute little guys (and some girls)!
White-necked Jacobins are interesting because all males and some but not all (!) females are brightly colored. The scientific question is why some but not all females?
(Img credit: Kate & Sam)
White-necked Jacobins are interesting because all males and some but not all (!) females are brightly colored. The scientific question is why some but not all females?
(Img credit: Kate & Sam)
February 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Well this is fascinating!
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Vivian Stephens is the woman who revolutionized the American category romance. You should listen to her two-part interview on the Black Romance Podcast.
Black Romance Podcast: Vivian Stephens-Part one
In part one of my interview with Vivian Stephens, she discusses her experiences as an editor at Dell Publishing, and she talks about her role in the founding of The Romance Writers of America.
blackromancepodcast.libsyn.com
May 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Vivian Stephens is the woman who revolutionized the American category romance. You should listen to her two-part interview on the Black Romance Podcast.
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Have some kinky valentine's stories while you still can. Free on my website, before they're banned. #NSFW
In which Bella gives Marcus exactly what he needs after a tough day at work...
jodiegriffin.com/2013/02/forb...
In which Gabe gives Olivia a threesome...
jodiegriffin.com/2016/02/free...
In which Bella gives Marcus exactly what he needs after a tough day at work...
jodiegriffin.com/2013/02/forb...
In which Gabe gives Olivia a threesome...
jodiegriffin.com/2016/02/free...
February 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Have some kinky valentine's stories while you still can. Free on my website, before they're banned. #NSFW
In which Bella gives Marcus exactly what he needs after a tough day at work...
jodiegriffin.com/2013/02/forb...
In which Gabe gives Olivia a threesome...
jodiegriffin.com/2016/02/free...
In which Bella gives Marcus exactly what he needs after a tough day at work...
jodiegriffin.com/2013/02/forb...
In which Gabe gives Olivia a threesome...
jodiegriffin.com/2016/02/free...
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Lauren Bacall, 1946.
February 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Lauren Bacall, 1946.
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Saw something this weekend about accepting that authors will write with AI. No. Don’t accept it, don’t forgive them.
I’m seeing a lot of soft takes from industry mutuals at the moment that we shouldn’t be so hard on those who use generative AI because it’s becoming harder and harder to resist.
Wrong. Betraying your ethics (and your peers) because ‘everyone else is doing it’ does not suddenly make it acceptable.
Wrong. Betraying your ethics (and your peers) because ‘everyone else is doing it’ does not suddenly make it acceptable.
February 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Saw something this weekend about accepting that authors will write with AI. No. Don’t accept it, don’t forgive them.
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Welcome to Bluesky, @petebuttigieg.bsky.social!
February 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Welcome to Bluesky, @petebuttigieg.bsky.social!
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There were Black authors who wrote romance for Harlequin and Silhouette in the 80s and 90s, but they often had to write white stories in order to get published. Here are four examples: romancehistory.com/2024/02/10/w...
Writing in Black and White
While I like to use Black History Month as an opportunity to share stories of Black love, there’s another aspect of the romance industry that I think is worth highlighting to give context to …
romancehistory.com
February 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
There were Black authors who wrote romance for Harlequin and Silhouette in the 80s and 90s, but they often had to write white stories in order to get published. Here are four examples: romancehistory.com/2024/02/10/w...
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“Why don’t they play popular music at the Super Bowl anymore.”
— Man who thinks 1996 was 10 years ago.
— Man who thinks 1996 was 10 years ago.
February 10, 2025 at 4:29 AM
“Why don’t they play popular music at the Super Bowl anymore.”
— Man who thinks 1996 was 10 years ago.
— Man who thinks 1996 was 10 years ago.
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ASL interpreters who work in the arts (concerts, opera, theatre, etc) deserve to be valued as artists too. it takes so much skill to be this good at capturing the FEEL of music beyond just translating the meaning of the text and it’s an invaluable accessibility service
February 10, 2025 at 3:48 AM
ASL interpreters who work in the arts (concerts, opera, theatre, etc) deserve to be valued as artists too. it takes so much skill to be this good at capturing the FEEL of music beyond just translating the meaning of the text and it’s an invaluable accessibility service
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ICYMI: I built a starter pack of classic romances that goes all the way back to the 1950s. Selected to show the genre’s breadth, not simply to hit familiar highlights. It’s a lot of hidden gems, and I’ve probably left off at least one of your faves (gift link). #RomanceColumn #Romancelandia
Classic Romance Novels: A Starter Pack (Gift Article)
These vintage books introduce the archetypes, settings and lavishly bonkers sensibility that are the hallmarks of great romance.
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
ICYMI: I built a starter pack of classic romances that goes all the way back to the 1950s. Selected to show the genre’s breadth, not simply to hit familiar highlights. It’s a lot of hidden gems, and I’ve probably left off at least one of your faves (gift link). #RomanceColumn #Romancelandia
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I hate that everyone has either forgotten or has been purposefully pretending that the far right are not anti-sex or anti-sexual content. They’re very very pro-sex, as long as the sex helps achieve their misogynistic white supremacists goals.
February 9, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I hate that everyone has either forgotten or has been purposefully pretending that the far right are not anti-sex or anti-sexual content. They’re very very pro-sex, as long as the sex helps achieve their misogynistic white supremacists goals.
The more you know…
Btw, fellow olds, today I learned that “cunty” is now a compliment. Which I kind of love?
February 7, 2025 at 2:08 AM
The more you know…
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So the Big 5 publishers are suing Idaho. Good.
February 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM
So the Big 5 publishers are suing Idaho. Good.
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Happy First Day of #BlackHistoryMonth !Today is a great day to learn about Vivian Stephens, the #Blackwoman publishing editor who turned the Romance genre into a juggernaut.
This @bookriot.bsky.social piece gives a great overview of her career.
#BHM #romancelandia #blackbooksky #booksky #blacksky
This @bookriot.bsky.social piece gives a great overview of her career.
#BHM #romancelandia #blackbooksky #booksky #blacksky
Vivian Stephens: The Legendary Romance Novel Editor
A look into Vivian Stephens the romance novel editor who diversified the genre, helped found the RWA, and changed romance novels forever.
bookriot.com
February 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Happy First Day of #BlackHistoryMonth !Today is a great day to learn about Vivian Stephens, the #Blackwoman publishing editor who turned the Romance genre into a juggernaut.
This @bookriot.bsky.social piece gives a great overview of her career.
#BHM #romancelandia #blackbooksky #booksky #blacksky
This @bookriot.bsky.social piece gives a great overview of her career.
#BHM #romancelandia #blackbooksky #booksky #blacksky
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Authors, if you see this, it’s a sign to NOT post the first line of your book where it can be scraped like everything else online. That the A I goons are going to feed it all into their rusty blenders doesn't mean you have to make it easy for them.
This goes double for a WIP.
This goes double for a WIP.
February 1, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Authors, if you see this, it’s a sign to NOT post the first line of your book where it can be scraped like everything else online. That the A I goons are going to feed it all into their rusty blenders doesn't mean you have to make it easy for them.
This goes double for a WIP.
This goes double for a WIP.
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Apropos of nothing Throne is a great option for an anonymous payment and gifting service.
throne.com/fangirljeanne
throne.com/fangirljeanne
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throne.com
February 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Apropos of nothing Throne is a great option for an anonymous payment and gifting service.
throne.com/fangirljeanne
throne.com/fangirljeanne
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I was led to believe by R.E.M. that I would feel a lot better about this.
February 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I was led to believe by R.E.M. that I would feel a lot better about this.
Anyone know if there’s a way to block photos or images on here? I can’t keep looking at that face. I just can’t.
February 2, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Anyone know if there’s a way to block photos or images on here? I can’t keep looking at that face. I just can’t.
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All of this.
Also, I'm a romance author, not a reporter. When I have something you can do to help I will scream it from the rooftops.
When I don't, my literal job is finding the joy. Joy is hard right now! Manufacturing it in this kind of hellscape is a job for a pro.
Luckily, that's what I am. 💓
Also, I'm a romance author, not a reporter. When I have something you can do to help I will scream it from the rooftops.
When I don't, my literal job is finding the joy. Joy is hard right now! Manufacturing it in this kind of hellscape is a job for a pro.
Luckily, that's what I am. 💓
I probably don't even need to say this, BUT. Me not posting about every nightmarish thing is not because I am not internally (or externally!) screaming multiple times per day, i just figure you heard about it from 100 other people posting about each new nightmare. I assure you, my soul is cracking.
January 28, 2025 at 11:30 PM
All of this.
Also, I'm a romance author, not a reporter. When I have something you can do to help I will scream it from the rooftops.
When I don't, my literal job is finding the joy. Joy is hard right now! Manufacturing it in this kind of hellscape is a job for a pro.
Luckily, that's what I am. 💓
Also, I'm a romance author, not a reporter. When I have something you can do to help I will scream it from the rooftops.
When I don't, my literal job is finding the joy. Joy is hard right now! Manufacturing it in this kind of hellscape is a job for a pro.
Luckily, that's what I am. 💓