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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · 9d

From the star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: a candid #memoir on navigating domestic violence and unplanned pregnancy within the Mormon faith.

creativerunnings.com/books/mayci-...

#BookReview #BookRecommendations #amreading

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · 14d

Thank you for the mention, @thetemzreview.bsky.social!

thetemzreview.bsky.social @thetemzreview.bsky.social · 16d

Read @creativerunnings.com's review of Su Chang's The Immortal Woman (pub. @houseofanansi.bsky.social)!

It is a beautiful exploration of personal conflict at the intersection of family, politics, and culture, seen through the eyes of two remarkable women...

www.thetemzreview.com/angeacutelin...

The cover of The Immortal Woman, by Su Chang. It depicts a stylized, color silhouette of a woman's head and shoulders, looking off to the viewer's right. Red flames surround her on the left and bottom of the cover; on the right and top, a pale green depiction of a pagoda is visible

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · 23d

Aww, thank you for the mention! Let's make BlueSky a little more active! :-D

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · 23d

Book review #published —thank you
@thetemzreview.bsky.social and @houseofanansi.bsky.social
! In Su Chang's #debutnovel, political and cultural conflict shape a family from oppression in China to freedom in North America.

creativerunnings.com/publications/su-chang-the-immortal-woman

Su Chang - The Immortal Woman — creative.runnings.

I thoroughly enjoyed Su Chang’s debut novel, The Immortal Woman —a generational saga set against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution and its aftermath. It is a beautiful exploration of persona...

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Sep 9

After quitting competition in her 20s, Keira D'Amato couldn’t #run for more than 90s, but then, against the odds, broke the American marathon record at age 37. Her #story explores grief, motherhood, identity, and resilience.

creativerunnings.com/books/dont-call-it-a-comeback-keira-damato

#memoir

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Sep 2

An exciting new #biography on @lin-manuel-miranda.bsky.social, creator of "Hamilton," is in the works over at @simonandschuster.bsky.social! I loved the in-depth narration on Miranda's humble background and passion, leading to international fame.

Thank you for the #ARC!

#BookReview #amreading

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Aug 29

Thank you @simonandschuster.bsky.social for the generous Advance Reader's Copy!

Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Aug 29

In her #memoir, Tilghman recounts her ups and downs as a wellness influencer, leading her to fame but also an exacerbation of an #eatingdisorder. A page turner uncovering the dangers of social media.
creativerunnings.com/books/if-you-dont-like-this-i-will-die-lee-tilghman
#BookReview #amreading

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Aug 26

An Oral History of Atlantis by Ed Park: a quick but indulging #read, hopping from one curious #shortstory to the next. Park writes delightful literary prose that packs subtle humor and everyday societal malheurs.

Read #review:
creativerunnings.com/books/an-oral-history-of-atlantis-ed-park

#Books

Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Jun 14

From @boomboomhiller.bsky.social, comedian and leading actor in "Somebody, Somewhere," a stunning #autobiography.

If you're like me, not all that enthused by gaudy #celebritymemoirs, this one might hit home.

Full review: creativerunnings.com/books/actress-of-a-certain-age-jeff-hiller

#bookreview

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Apr 10

Oh I thought about it! Maybe flat illustration would be part of the style?

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Apr 10

I love this so much!! What do you call this kind of illustration? This is the style I've been wanting to create with my new Wacom tablet, it would be so great to know what to search for! I'll follow you, love your art.

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Apr 5

I know! As a kid I loved reading the book.

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Apr 4

So cool. Normal people need to do something weird like burping ten thousand times per day haha, but you can simply go and cover the longest distance on foot. Be proud!!

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Mar 25

Reid hasn't been up Everest just once, like a “normal” person. No. She was the first American to summit without oxygen. A #memoir of powerful modesty, trauma, and strength.
Thank you @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social for the #review invitation.
creativerunnings.com/books/enough-melissa-arnot-reid

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Mar 18

I loved it. Couldn't comment and realized you had deleted it!

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Mar 17

A woman as universally known as publicly denounced, Ono’s story ranges from childhood neglect to bottomless grief. Sheff emphasizes Ono’s triumphs, altering the world’s antagonistic narrative.

Thank you @simonandschuster.bsky.social!

creativerunnings.com/books/yoko-the-biography-david-sheff

Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Feb 21

Pitch sent!

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Feb 14

Question: do you mean climate & nations, climate & democracy, etc? Or is the climate just related to the first topic in your list? I have a democracy pitch, but it doesn't have a climate angle. Thanks!!

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Feb 10

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Feb 6

For what it's worth, I found you here and emailed you about an hour ago. :)

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Jan 30

Writer-turned-war-reporter Victoria Amelina compiled a first-hand account of the recent Russo-Ukrainian war before she fell victim to it herself. Published posthumously.
creativerunnings.com/books/looking-at-women-looking-at-war-victoria-amelina

Thank you @StMartinsPress for the #ARC.

#bookreview

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Jan 30

I'm happy to present the second edition of the creative.runnings. #Literary Awards. Of the 500 #books I read this year, many have made it into my heart.

Don't hesitate to subscribe to my new substack. I'll post more of my book updates and #writing!

substack.com/@creativerun...

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Mona Angéline @creativerunnings.com · Dec 7

Do you accept previously published stories (very buried)?

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