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Melanie Francisco/Ansley Ashe (she/her)

@melaniefrancisco.bsky.social

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AKA Ansley Ashe, Wrestling Mom, Snarky Mystery Novelist, Fired NaNoWriMo ML (blacklilyf). Duly elected Library Trustee! Check out my blog: writehobby.blogspot.com Check out Ansley's Substack. https://ansleyashemysteries.substack.com/

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Melanie Francisco/Ansley Ashe (she/her) @melaniefrancisco.bsky.social · 6d

Hi y'all! Looky! It's so much fun! And resources! Woot woot!

NaNo 2.0 @nano2point0.bsky.social · 7d

NaNo 2.0 is LIVE. We're so glad you're here, because #NaNoWriMo is only 30 days away. Hope you're ready to write! ✍️ nano2.org #WritingCommunity #NaNo2point0

Text: NaNo 2.0 is now live! on a light blue and white checkered background. NaNo 2.0 in bold blue lettering with a fountain pen illustration. Hand holding megaphone. Bright gold stars. Text: Your source for all things NaNoWriMo!

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Chris Baty @chrisbaty.bsky.social · 7d

After they closed NaNoWriMo, I started chatting with some folks about keeping November’s writing adventure going in a more DIY form. Today, we launched a site! www.nano2.org.

Sweaty origin story here: nano2.org/posts/2025/w...

We’ll be noveling next month, and we’d love to have you join us!

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Amelia @ameliagm.bsky.social · 6d

My friends did this, and it's awesome! I can't wait to write 50k words this November!

NaNo 2.0 @nano2point0.bsky.social · 7d

NaNo2.org is your source for all things #NaNoWriMo, including: helpful writing resources, a revamped Young Writer's Program, and fun writer swag! Read our first blog post by Chris Baty, original founder of NaNoWriMo: nano2.org/posts/2025/w... #NaNoWriMo #NaNo2point0 #WritingCommunity

Spiral notebook open to a page with "What is NaNo 2.0?" paper clipped to the top. Images of a hand writing, an arrow, a star, a paper clip, an open book. Text: A resource site created by a small group of long-time NaNoWriMo enthusiasts, including original founder Chris Baty. We came together after the official nonprofit closed in 2025 to support people taking part in the challenge. Note: be ready to write on November 1!"

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Melanie Francisco/Ansley Ashe (she/her) @melaniefrancisco.bsky.social · May 27

Today, May 27th.

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Melanie Francisco/Ansley Ashe (she/her) @melaniefrancisco.bsky.social · May 27

Then... Volleyball Season. RLHS JV won 6 matches. Season ended May 20th.

Full team photo:

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Started, March 4th.

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Lake County Democrats @lakedems.bsky.social · May 26

On Memorial Day, we remember those who sacrificed their lives to defend our democratic values. As our democracy faces threats from both domestic and international adversaries, it is imperative that we honor our fallen heroes by taking action to protect our freedoms.

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Melanie Francisco/Ansley Ashe (she/her) @melaniefrancisco.bsky.social · Feb 6

Yes, yes you did!

AKA

"When Also Bought Bites You in the Ass"

Melanie Francisco/Ansley Ashe (she/her) @melaniefrancisco.bsky.social · Feb 6

You might be the perfect person to opine on this topic.

My pen name wishes you well.

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Lake County Democrats @lakedems.bsky.social · Feb 5

Come and join us on Monday, February 17, 5:30pm, for our Lake County Democrats Presidents Day Reception, at the Deer Path Inn in Lake Forest, and hear from Keynote Speaker Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. Tickets and sponsorships available at lakedems.org/presidentsday. Open to Democrats.

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Melanie Francisco/Ansley Ashe (she/her) @melaniefrancisco.bsky.social · Feb 4

He'll learn. And faster than you think.

Hang in there.

Melanie Francisco/Ansley Ashe (she/her) @melaniefrancisco.bsky.social · Feb 3

It turns out skunk and waffles aren't compatible.

Christopher Moore @theauthorguy.bsky.social · Feb 3

Your Daily Affirmation:
Today I maintain calmness and do what I need to do, step by step, careful to not lose ground or make a misstep out of impatience, staying steadfast and cheerful until the skunk leaves the yard.

Melanie Francisco/Ansley Ashe (she/her) @melaniefrancisco.bsky.social · Feb 3

*snort laugh*

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Melanie Francisco/Ansley Ashe (she/her) @melaniefrancisco.bsky.social · Feb 3

And and and.

The inemitable @coralsands.bsky.social is my YouTube partner.

Check out #WritingQuests!

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Writing Quests

Writing Quests is the following: An Association of leaders of writing communities around the globe, most of whom were inspired by the original National Novel Writing Month (aka NaNoWriMo) and the conc...

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Melanie Francisco/Ansley Ashe (she/her) @melaniefrancisco.bsky.social · Feb 2

More cool writers here:

@drhthegmc.bsky.social @adamdreece.bsky.social

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Melanie Francisco/Ansley Ashe (she/her) @melaniefrancisco.bsky.social · Feb 2

Hi, @jnmarcotte.bsky.social, @madicienne.bsky.social, & @maryelizabethtait.bsky.social!

#CabinInTheWords members @lynnejstone.bsky.social & @authorjmac.bsky.social are here.

If you're looking for more cool writers to hangout w/ I recommend @gwentolios.bsky.social & @nerdymomwrites.bsky.social

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