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Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 2d

More than half of the tickets for this are already gone. Grab your spot now to see @oliviawaite.com @clpolk.blacksky.app @evaleigh.bsky.social @stephanieburgis.bsky.social @jessiemihalik.com @kitrocha.com & #LeslyePenelope talk lost & found magic. 11/1 @ 3 PM ET.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1762356127...

Pale blue background. At the top left is the black silhouette of a hand facing downward with golden sparkles spilling from it. At the lower right is a black silhouette of a hand facing upward with golden sparkles rising from it. Gold text at top reads "Lost & Found Magic" Dark blue text below reads "A Virtual Conversation With Olivia Waite, CL Polk, Leslye Penelope, Jessie Mihalik, Eva Leigh, Kit Rocha, Stephanie Burgis" Lighter blue text reads "Sat. Nov. 1 at 3 PM Eastern on Zoom"

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Jessie Mihalik @jessiemihalik.com · 23h

Look at this lineup!! 😍 I”m absolutely thrilled to be included, and I can’t wait to chat with everyone!

Get your tickets to save your spot!

Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 23h

Do you need something fun to look forward to? On Sat. 11/1 @ 3 PM Eastern, @oliviawaite.com @jessiemihalik.com @evaleigh.bsky.social @kitrocha.com @clpolk.blacksky.app @stephanieburgis.bsky.social & #LeslyePenelope will talk Lost & Found Magic on Zoom. www.eventbrite.com/e/1762356127...

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Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 23h

Do you need something fun to look forward to? On Sat. 11/1 @ 3 PM Eastern, @oliviawaite.com @jessiemihalik.com @evaleigh.bsky.social @kitrocha.com @clpolk.blacksky.app @stephanieburgis.bsky.social & #LeslyePenelope will talk Lost & Found Magic on Zoom. www.eventbrite.com/e/1762356127...

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Purely Speculative @joleigh.bsky.social · 1d

Books are better if you get them from an indie, that’s just science.

Billie Bloebaum @billie.bookstoreromanceday.org · 1d

I guess it's Prime Day(s) again, so here are some options if you'd rather not help Jeff Bezos grow even richer. 🧵

First, a couple of Starter Packs of Indie Bookstores to support. (If you are or know of an indie bookstore w/ a Bluesky account that's not listed, let me know.)
go.bsky.app/DZdrHhm

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Billie Bloebaum @billie.bookstoreromanceday.org · 1d

I guess it's Prime Day(s) again, so here are some options if you'd rather not help Jeff Bezos grow even richer. 🧵

First, a couple of Starter Packs of Indie Bookstores to support. (If you are or know of an indie bookstore w/ a Bluesky account that's not listed, let me know.)
go.bsky.app/DZdrHhm

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Cranky Bitch Sedai @totallydonna.kitrocha.com · 1d

This is going to be a fun one, folks!

Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 2d

More than half of the tickets for this are already gone. Grab your spot now to see @oliviawaite.com @clpolk.blacksky.app @evaleigh.bsky.social @stephanieburgis.bsky.social @jessiemihalik.com @kitrocha.com & #LeslyePenelope talk lost & found magic. 11/1 @ 3 PM ET.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1762356127...

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Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 1d

Always. It'll eventually be up on the YouTube channel, but if you register, you'll get the recording link emailed to you after the event.

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Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 2d

More than half of the tickets for this are already gone. Grab your spot now to see @oliviawaite.com @clpolk.blacksky.app @evaleigh.bsky.social @stephanieburgis.bsky.social @jessiemihalik.com @kitrocha.com & #LeslyePenelope talk lost & found magic. 11/1 @ 3 PM ET.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1762356127...

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Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 2d

That's the kind of enthusiasm we like to see! Watch on three different devices at once! Have it on in every room!

lanna "elizabeth hauntgomery" banana @lanna.bsky.social · 2d

Idk how this happened, but I like these events so much I accidentally signed up for them under three different email addresses. If you lose followers today, Billie, it's just me cleaning house. 😂

Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 2d

Every time I look at the lineup for this event, I get excited all over again. @oliviawaite.com @clpolk.blacksky.app @kitrocha.com @stephanieburgis.bsky.social @evaleigh.bsky.social @jessiemihalik.com & #LeslyePenelope talking magic. 11/1/25 @ 3PM ET on Zoom.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1762356127...

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Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 2d

Every time I look at the lineup for this event, I get excited all over again. @oliviawaite.com @clpolk.blacksky.app @kitrocha.com @stephanieburgis.bsky.social @evaleigh.bsky.social @jessiemihalik.com & #LeslyePenelope talking magic. 11/1/25 @ 3PM ET on Zoom.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1762356127...

Lost & Found Magic

The promise & peril of magic lost or found in fictional worlds.

www.eventbrite.com

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Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 3d

It's been less than three days and almost half of the tickets are already gone! Make sure you don't miss out and save your spot now!

Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 4d

AUTHOR ADDED! @stephanieburgis.bsky.social will join @oliviawaite.com, #LeslyePenelope, @clpolk.blacksky.app, @kitrocha.com, @evaleigh.bsky.social , & @jessiemihalik.com to discuss how a sudden gain or loss of magic can impact a character or world. Save your spot for Sat., Nov. 1 at 3 PM ET

Lost & Found Magic

The promise & peril of magic lost or found in fictional worlds.

www.eventbrite.com

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Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 3d

It's been less than three days and almost half of the tickets are already gone! Make sure you don't miss out and save your spot now!

Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 4d

AUTHOR ADDED! @stephanieburgis.bsky.social will join @oliviawaite.com, #LeslyePenelope, @clpolk.blacksky.app, @kitrocha.com, @evaleigh.bsky.social , & @jessiemihalik.com to discuss how a sudden gain or loss of magic can impact a character or world. Save your spot for Sat., Nov. 1 at 3 PM ET

Lost & Found Magic

The promise & peril of magic lost or found in fictional worlds.

www.eventbrite.com

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Julie DiCaro @juliedicaro.bsky.social · 3d

ICE sightings in Aurora, IL today.

Waubonsie valley High School
802 Second Ave
371 Ashland Lane
400 Gloria Ln

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Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 3d

With thanks and apologies to whomever in @support.bsky.team keeps having to deal with this. I'm not sure if you're actively fixing it or if it's simply the act of reaching out to you that makes it magically act normal, but I'm grateful for whatever.

Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 3d

Deep sigh. @support.bsky.team it's happening again. It gets fixed for a day or two & then reverts to "Invalid Handle." Logging off & logging back in doesn't help. Re-verifying the DNS panel doesn't help. I don't know what I'm doing wrong or how I can fix this on my own.

Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 6d

@support.bsky.team Please help. Please. I have tried logging out and logging back in. I have tried resetting my handle & re-verifying the DNS record. I'm not sure what else I can do & would really appreciate a response. Thank you.

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Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 3d

Deep sigh. @support.bsky.team it's happening again. It gets fixed for a day or two & then reverts to "Invalid Handle." Logging off & logging back in doesn't help. Re-verifying the DNS panel doesn't help. I don't know what I'm doing wrong or how I can fix this on my own.

Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 6d

@support.bsky.team Please help. Please. I have tried logging out and logging back in. I have tried resetting my handle & re-verifying the DNS record. I'm not sure what else I can do & would really appreciate a response. Thank you.

Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 8d

@support.bsky.team This is getting ridiculous. My account continues to randomly switch to "Invalid Handle" & nothing I do resets it. You don't reply to any of my posts asking about why this happens & how to fix it. My personal account doesn't have this issue. Either fix it permanently or tell me how

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Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 3d

If you missed yesterday's announcement.

Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 4d

AUTHOR ADDED! @stephanieburgis.bsky.social will join @oliviawaite.com, #LeslyePenelope, @clpolk.blacksky.app, @kitrocha.com, @evaleigh.bsky.social , & @jessiemihalik.com to discuss how a sudden gain or loss of magic can impact a character or world. Save your spot for Sat., Nov. 1 at 3 PM ET

Lost & Found Magic

The promise & peril of magic lost or found in fictional worlds.

www.eventbrite.com

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Stephanie Burgis @stephanieburgis.bsky.social · 4d

Woot! I'm so excited to take part:

Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 4d

AUTHOR ADDED! @stephanieburgis.bsky.social will join @oliviawaite.com, #LeslyePenelope, @clpolk.blacksky.app, @kitrocha.com, @evaleigh.bsky.social , & @jessiemihalik.com to discuss how a sudden gain or loss of magic can impact a character or world. Save your spot for Sat., Nov. 1 at 3 PM ET

Lost & Found Magic

The promise & peril of magic lost or found in fictional worlds.

www.eventbrite.com

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Jessie Mihalik @jessiemihalik.com · 4d

Yay!! I can’t wait for this talk. Look at this lineup, it’s going to be awesome! 😍

Get your ticket to save your virtual spot!

Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 4d

AUTHOR ADDED! @stephanieburgis.bsky.social will join @oliviawaite.com, #LeslyePenelope, @clpolk.blacksky.app, @kitrocha.com, @evaleigh.bsky.social , & @jessiemihalik.com to discuss how a sudden gain or loss of magic can impact a character or world. Save your spot for Sat., Nov. 1 at 3 PM ET

Lost & Found Magic

The promise & peril of magic lost or found in fictional worlds.

www.eventbrite.com

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Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 4d

AUTHOR ADDED! @stephanieburgis.bsky.social will join @oliviawaite.com, #LeslyePenelope, @clpolk.blacksky.app, @kitrocha.com, @evaleigh.bsky.social , & @jessiemihalik.com to discuss how a sudden gain or loss of magic can impact a character or world. Save your spot for Sat., Nov. 1 at 3 PM ET

Lost & Found Magic

The promise & peril of magic lost or found in fictional worlds.

www.eventbrite.com

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Maria Vale @mariavalewrites.bsky.social · 4d

This is so many of my favorite SpecRom (Speculative Romance) in one conversation, so you bet I'm going to be there. And the pay-what-you-can ticket goes to support Bookstore Romance Day!
eventbrite.com/e/los…

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Amy Jo (AJ) Cousins @ajcousins.bsky.social · 4d

A coworker just found out that her neighbor's husband, an asylum seeker & family breadwinner with 4 children, was arrested by ICE 2wks ago. I sent some money to help support the family, bc Karina can't work while she's taking care of the kids & fighting to get her husband back. Zelle: 6307095458

Photo of Karina, her husband, and their four children standing behind a table full of birthday desserts with balloons and Happy Birthday signs behind them

Screenshot of a message reading, 'Good evening,
This message is to kindly ask for your support in helping our colleague Karina, whom many of you know.
On September 19, her husband was detained and arrested by immigration authorities. It is important to note that he has no criminal record. He is the father of four children and had been living under political asylum. Sadly, at this time, that has not been taken into consideration. He came to this country solely to provide his wife and children with a better quality of life.
He is currently being held in Texas, awaiting a court hearing. At this moment, Karina has no support system, and I am reaching out to humbly ask for your help—whatever you feel moved to give. Any contribution makes a meaningful difference.
Right now, she is unable to work because she must care for her four children, remain in close contact with her attorney, and also cope with the fear of being detained herself. Her children rely entirely on her.
Thank you all for your kindness and support, and may God bless you.
Zelle
6307095458"

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Ghostly Bree @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · 4d

This will be so much fun!

Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 5d

On Sat., Nov. 1 @ 3PM ET authors @oliviawaite.com, @jessiemihalik.com, @clpolk.com, #LeslyePenelope, @evaleigh.bsky.social, & @kitrocha.com will discuss the ways in which a sudden gain or loss of magic can impact a fictional character or world. Save your spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/1762356127...

Lost & Found Magic

The promise & peril of magic lost or found in fictional worlds.

www.eventbrite.com

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Maryelizabeth Yturralde @meakamey.bsky.social · 4d

Squeeee!!

Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 5d

On Sat., Nov. 1 @ 3PM ET authors @oliviawaite.com, @jessiemihalik.com, @clpolk.com, #LeslyePenelope, @evaleigh.bsky.social, & @kitrocha.com will discuss the ways in which a sudden gain or loss of magic can impact a fictional character or world. Save your spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/1762356127...

Lost & Found Magic

The promise & peril of magic lost or found in fictional worlds.

www.eventbrite.com

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Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 5d

For those who may have missed it yesterday.

Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 5d

On Sat., Nov. 1 @ 3PM ET authors @oliviawaite.com, @jessiemihalik.com, @clpolk.com, #LeslyePenelope, @evaleigh.bsky.social, & @kitrocha.com will discuss the ways in which a sudden gain or loss of magic can impact a fictional character or world. Save your spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/1762356127...

Lost & Found Magic

The promise & peril of magic lost or found in fictional worlds.

www.eventbrite.com

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SharonA is watching baseball @sharonawrites.bsky.social · 5d

I love all these authors, can’t wait for this!

Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org · 5d

On Sat., Nov. 1 @ 3PM ET authors @oliviawaite.com, @jessiemihalik.com, @clpolk.com, #LeslyePenelope, @evaleigh.bsky.social, & @kitrocha.com will discuss the ways in which a sudden gain or loss of magic can impact a fictional character or world. Save your spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/1762356127...

Lost & Found Magic

The promise & peril of magic lost or found in fictional worlds.

www.eventbrite.com

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