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VivianOfTheSierras @vivianofthesierras.bsky.social · 18h

It was not just Trump and Epstein it was also Trump and Casablancas and the teen models they groomed and booked for “career building” dinners with older men.

I remember this. Does most of the press have amnesia?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020...

Teen models, powerful men and private dinners: when Trump hosted Look of the Year

In the early 90s, Donald Trump judged contestants at the world’s biggest modelling competition - since hit by allegations of abuse. This is how the people who were there remember it

www.theguardian.com

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JL Oakley~Historical fiction author @jloakley.bsky.social · 13h

This place. Oslo, Norway.

The home of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway.

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JL Oakley~Historical fiction author @jloakley.bsky.social · 13h

So 1933.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 21h

Sickening.

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JL Oakley~Historical fiction author @jloakley.bsky.social · 14h

Expose.

Pierre Polyester @canadian-critic.bsky.social · 1d

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JL Oakley~Historical fiction author @jloakley.bsky.social · 21h

LOL. I wonder what his place will look like? Maybe he'll visit old friends.

Location of Shetland character Jimmy Perez's old place.

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JL Oakley~Historical fiction author @jloakley.bsky.social · 22h

I knew Bondi was reading from a script. She had to flip through her files to find the right answer.

Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 1d

Reuters photographer Jonathan Ernst noticed that Bondi flipped open a file during the Senate hearing and he zoomed in.

Inside were her crib notes for attacking the senators.

The GOP now practicing Cliff's Notes Fascism

In other words, under oath Bondi was purely a performance.

Bondi senate hearing had a folder full of notes for attacking the senators

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JL Oakley~Historical fiction author @jloakley.bsky.social · 23h

How will you prep it for freezing?

MaryMolitierno @marymolitierbo.bsky.social · 1d

G’Morn from #Brookside. Fished the last of the tango celery out of its waterlogged pot on the #BalconyGarden! Into the freezer it goes. Just a sprig will add flavour to a soup or ragout!

#GardenGrewPeas
#Gardening. 🌱

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JL Oakley~Historical fiction author @jloakley.bsky.social · 1d

Making reels for their little social media platform.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

I wouldn’t advise anyone in Portland to walk your dog near this building.

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JL Oakley~Historical fiction author @jloakley.bsky.social · 1d

What a wonderful list of titles. Congrats to everyone. I'm honored to have been the very first grand prize winner.

Chanticleer Book Reviews @chantireviews.com · 1d

The 2025 Goethe Long List for Late Historical Fiction

One of the most competitive Chanticleer Divisions, the Goethe Awards features Late Historical Fiction from around the world. Good luck to these Long Listers!

The 2025 Goethe Long List for Late Historical Fiction

One of the most competitive Chanticleer Divisions, the Goethe Awards features Late Historical Fiction from around the world. Good luck to these Long Listers!

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

Notice how they’re now calling everyone else an “insurrectionist.” Pure projection.

A screenshot of an X.com post by House Homeland Security Committee (@HouseHomelandSecCo) stating, "We're drawing a blank, let us get back to you," with an image of a crowd storming a government building, featuring individuals in red caps and carrying flags. Below, a reply from @Acyn
, Acyn, posted 5 hours earlier, quotes Stephen Miller asking, "when in our history have we tolerated unlawful, riotous assemblies around government buildings," accompanied by a video thumbnail of Miller speaking on a news program, labeled "OANN 0:13" with text identifying him as the White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy.

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Bob Mann @robertmannbooks.com · 2d

So we’re supposed to believe the same White House that fired hundreds of air traffic controllers a few months ago is now deeply concerned about their wellbeing?

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 1d

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse asked Pam Bondi about DOJ's decision to drop the investigation into Tom Homan.

MSNBC first reported that Homan was recorded in Sept. 2024 accepting a bag with $50,000 in cash in an undercover FBI sting.

Bondi refused to answer, then attacked Whitehouse.

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Historical Novel Society @histnovsoc.bsky.social · 1d

Researching sports from the past? This list of historical sport websites may be just the ticket:

Historical Sport Resources for Historical Fiction Writers - Historical Novel Society

Researching sports from the past? This list of websites providing historical sport resources may be your winning ticket!

historicalnovelsociety.org

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Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 1d

It's October—time to get scared! The scariest book I've ever read was Ghost House by Clare McNally. What is the scariest book you've ever read?

#HorrorBooks #GhostStories #HorrorLit #HorrorGenre #halloween2025

Ghost House|eBook

The VanBuren family could not have been happier the day they moved into their dream home, a charming Long Island Victorian. But soon the dream turns into a nightmare. A centuries-old presence, despera...

www.barnesandnoble.com

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JL Oakley~Historical fiction author @jloakley.bsky.social · 2d

Always fun meme to pass around. Sometimes you can't help startle your day. So many things going on.

Keith R.A. DeCandido @kradec.bsky.social · 3d

Excellent advice, ganked from @adeena.trekgeeks.com .......

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SinCWorldWide @sincworldwide.bsky.social · 2d

Join us for a write-in this week! Let's make that writing progress together!

#SinC #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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JL Oakley~Historical fiction author @jloakley.bsky.social · 2d

A great article. I can always improve.

Dena Weigel Author @denaweigelauthor.bsky.social · 2d

Looking for tips on how to attract more followers through effective use of SEO? Check out my article for Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media!

#SEO #chanticleerbookreviews #BookMarketing #GainingFollowers #cbr

Casting the SEO Net to Catch More Readers | Chanticleer Reviews

There are an ocean of readers out there waiting to find your book! Casting a net with empowered SEO will increase your audience by the boatload!

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Dan Przygoda @dprzygoda.bsky.social · 2d

ICE agents are reportedly creeping around high schools in Chicago. And because they are wearing masks, often not wearing uniforms and using unmarked vehicles this means that ANYONE could show up dressed like this and disappear kids off the streets. This is especially dangerous

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JL Oakley~Historical fiction author @jloakley.bsky.social · 2d

When I first saw it, I thought I was looking at scene from Game of Thrones.

Kate Mosse @katemossewriter.bsky.social · 3d

Back one of the best places on earth, Carcassonne, to celebrate 20 years of Labyrinth with readers (and my beloved, chocolate-munching @gregmosse.bsky.social )
#Tripsmiths

JL Oakley~Historical fiction author @jloakley.bsky.social · 2d

I"ve been there in summer. A long time ago.

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JL Oakley~Historical fiction author @jloakley.bsky.social · 2d

Things I didn't know about Epstein settlement in Florida: there were 4 female co-conspirators. No one knows where they are. Hmm. Release the files. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaEw...

🚨 SCOTUS Issues RULING Trump FEARED MOST on Ghislaine!!!

YouTube video by MeidasTouch

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Tim Murphy @tmurp1953.bsky.social · 3d

Children are expendable in Abbott’s world. Uvalde knows.

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JL Oakley~Historical fiction author @jloakley.bsky.social · 3d

I"m getting a little poster for my #littefreelibrary .

SinCWorldWide @sincworldwide.bsky.social · 3d

It's Banned Books Week - Oct 5 - 11, 2025.
This year's theme is: Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights. It highlights that the right to read belongs to us all, censorship has no place in contemporary society, and we must defend our rights.

#bannedbookweek #SinC #BookSky #Writingcommunity

Bold white font on a black background reads: Censorship is so 1984
Read for your rights
Banned Book Week Oct. 5-11, 2025 - bannedbooksweek.org
In the middle of the image is a line of seven stars in the colors of the rainbow.

JL Oakley~Historical fiction author @jloakley.bsky.social · 3d

Sans blaque.

D. V. Bishop's CARNIVAL OF LIES out now @dvbishop.com · 3d

Non, je ne egret rien:

JL Oakley~Historical fiction author @jloakley.bsky.social · 3d

Pretty nice here in the Pacific NW.

Pat Wahler @patwahlerauthor.bsky.social · 3d

Where is my beautiful cool fall weather? I want to wear a sweater.

#booksky #readers #books #october #fallweather #autumn

Image: Beautiful gold colored leaves around and atop a brown sweater on which sits books tied up with a ribbon. Text: "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." -L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

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