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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · Oct 21

Guess it's intro post time again!
I'm Despina, and I'm a certified weather geek and contemporary romance/romcom writer. I'm the founder of #PitchDis, a Kiss Pitch mentor, and a sensitivity reader for SMA. I also write articles on Medium about corruption within the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 1d

For anyone looking for the #Novavax vaccine in NC I got mine at Publix last week, but Costco is now taking appointments for them as well.

Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 2d

If you've been wondering why I've been so tired lately...
From Aug. 27 until today I've had FOURTEEN medical appointments (some routine, some not), I was sick for a week in Sept, and I also ran PitchDis.
Today was my last appointment for a while and all I want to do is rest.

a cartoon girl is sleeping in a bed and saying `` i am literally ... exhausted '' .

ALT: a cartoon girl is sleeping in a bed and saying `` i am literally ... exhausted '' .

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 4d

Despina's Winter Hibernation Checklist
✅Novavax vaccine
❌Flu shot (in two weeks)
❌Gas logs serviced (in two weeks)
❌Furnace check (need to schedule)
❌All routine doctor appointments/diagnostic tests completed (1 to go, next week)

Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 5d

My exhaustion truly hit me today 😭

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Millie Abecassis @millieabecassis.com · 6d

Help my book make it to the top 100 in LGBTQ+ Fantasy and get free stuff (art prints, bookmarks, stickers!) by preordering A LEGACY OF BLOOD AND BONE on Amazon! (Or anywhere else selling ebooks) #BlueSky #Fantasy #Sapphic

Preorder then fill out the form at millieabecassis.com/preorder/

A screenshot showing the ranking of A LEGACY OF BLOOD AND BONE as #259 in LGBTQ+ Fantasy Fiction

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 6d

Scheduled chaos is now extended through Monday, but at least I get the weekend off.

Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 9d

After going nearly non-stop since August 27, this should be my last week of scheduled chaos for a while. I hope nothing else comes up because I really need to rest 😭

Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 6d

Is Discord down for anyone else or is it just me?

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National Hurricane Center @nhc-atlantic.extwitter.link · 9d

Tropical Storm #Imelda Advisory 13: Imelda Forecast to Become a Hurricane Tomorrow Morning. Hurricane Watch Now in Effect For Island of Bermuda. http://hurricanes.gov

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 9d

After going nearly non-stop since August 27, this should be my last week of scheduled chaos for a while. I hope nothing else comes up because I really need to rest 😭

Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 10d

Ugh, it's awful, isn't it? And thank you.

Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 11d

Trying to type with a band aid on the tip of your index finger is a new level of annoyance.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 11d

I'm going to need all the mosquitoes to die now please.

Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 12d

There was another big uptick in my MDA article reads this week, so if you're one of the many people who has taken the time to read and share them, thank you 💜

Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 13d

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 13d

Our sweet little rescue pup has been with us for nine months now. I think she likes it here.

White pomeranian/chihuahua mix laying on its back in a fluffy white comforter.

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CNN @cnn.com · 13d

A tropical tango known as the Fujiwhara effect can unfold when two storms move too close together and start to influence one another’s strength and track. https://cnn.it/46UCaOS

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 13d

List 3 things you can talk about for 3 hours no prep

1. Severe weather/hurricane preparations
2. The Golden Girls
3. Corruption within the Muscular Dystrophy Association

Alasdair Stuart @alasdairstuart.bsky.social · 13d

list 3 things you can talk about for 3 hours with no prep

1. Single season ‘90s TV shows
2. Hamlet through the ages as an avatar for emotional repression and later the healing process of mental health.
3. The secret life of Jack Traven aka Johnny Utah aka John fucking Wick

wendell the expletive pronoun @wendellwrites.bsky.social · 13d

list 3 things you can talk about for 3 hours with no prep

1. the portrayal of women in renaissance poetry
2. the portrayal of women in big r romantic poetry
3. the trans spec fic renaissance we're currently in

Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 13d

Today is the first day in over a month where I don't have anything on my calendar. Having a little free time feels foreign now. I'm both exhausted and feeling as though I'm forgetting to do something.

Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 13d

I wish I lived closer because this sounds like so much fun!

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 14d

Here we go...

National Hurricane Center - Atlantic Alerts (UNOFFICIAL) @nhc-atlc.nws-bot.us · 14d

Atlantic Tropical Storm Humberto Advisory Number 1 issued at Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:34:39 +0000
...TROPICAL STORM HUMBERTO FORMS IN CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC...
Additional Details Here.

387 WTNT33 KNHC 242034TCPAT3 BULLETINTropical Storm Humberto Advisory Number 1NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082025500 PM AST Wed Sep 24 2025 ...TROPICAL STORM HUMBERTO FORMS IN CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION----------------------------------------------LOCATION...20.1N 54.9WABOUT 550 MI...885 KM ENE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDSMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/HPRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/HMINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS--------------------There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK----------------------At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Humberto waslocated near latitude 20.1 North, longitude 54.9 West. Humberto ismoving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). A west-northwest to northwest motion is expected over the next several days with a slower forward speed. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.Steady strengthening is forecast during the next several days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND----------------------None NEXT ADVISORY-------------Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$Forecaster Kelly

Tropical Storm Humberto 5-Day Uncertainty Track Image

Tropical Storm Humberto 34-Knot Wind Speed Probabilities

Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 14d

Me finding out who's doing the voice of LESTR the robot on Only Murders in the Building.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 15d

Disclaimer: Apparently this was so unhinged that when I posted it last time a man blocked me for giving false weather reports😂

ANYWAY...

Latest LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE public advisory from the National Tropical Storm Center.

#UnhingedPit #A #R #RomCom #OWN #AG #OS #Disability

Hurricane Advisory 10
500 PM AST Sep 15

...MIMI STRENGTHENS TO MAJOR HURRICANE OVER THE CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC...

SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION... 26.1N 68.9W
ABOUT 500 MI...805 KM ESE OF PALM ISLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH...193 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...965 MB...28.5 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Southeast Atlantic Coast

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Mimi was located near latitude 26.1 North, longitude 68.9 West. On the forecast track, Mimi is expected to impact the small island town of Palm Island, North Carolina.
With strengthening in the forecast, BNC News is sending meteorologist Theo Andrews to cover the storm. Unbeknownst to him, he will be working with former rival and Palm Island’s own Josie Cannon, who will provide information to viewers from WSEN-TV studios.
HAZARDS
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BICKERING: Hurricane Mimi is expected to bring back the old rivalry between the two broadcast meteorologists.
CLOSE PROXIMITY: The storm will produce damaging winds and possible tornadoes, which will force our characters to seek shelter in close quarters.
FALLING IN LOVE: Probability is high at close to a 100% chance.
HEAT: Very high temperatures. Possible heat advisories forthcoming.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.
$$
Forecaster Karras

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 15d

Hi #editors!
Did you love Twister? Did you love Twisters? Then you'll definitely want to take a look at LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE 😀
#UnhingedPit #A #R #RomCom #OWN #AG #OS

Venn diagram showing the similarities and differences between TWISTER, TWISTERS, and LOVE YOU LIKE A HURRICANE.

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Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 15d

Thank you! 😀

Despina Karras @despinakarras.com · 15d

Thank you! 😀