Sophie
@mindofabookdragon.bsky.social
She/her 🧡 professional word nerd | rep @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social | Cap☀️/Virgo🌙 | ope 💚🤍 | adoptee | probably petting a cat | my thoughts™️
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This morning, I called and left a message thanking Booker. Then I called and left one for Kim thanking him for backing Booker up.
I called my Rep. about IMLS. Will post the script here shortly.
But if your senator has helped Booker on the floor, CALL THEM AND THANK THEM. It is important.
I called my Rep. about IMLS. Will post the script here shortly.
But if your senator has helped Booker on the floor, CALL THEM AND THANK THEM. It is important.
April 1, 2025 at 11:42 AM
This morning, I called and left a message thanking Booker. Then I called and left one for Kim thanking him for backing Booker up.
I called my Rep. about IMLS. Will post the script here shortly.
But if your senator has helped Booker on the floor, CALL THEM AND THANK THEM. It is important.
I called my Rep. about IMLS. Will post the script here shortly.
But if your senator has helped Booker on the floor, CALL THEM AND THANK THEM. It is important.
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Legal fund for Rümeysa Öztürk:
chuffed.org/project/just...
chuffed.org/project/just...
Justice for Rümeysa Öztürk
Dear Friends, Allies, and Supporters,
chuffed.org
March 31, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Legal fund for Rümeysa Öztürk:
chuffed.org/project/just...
chuffed.org/project/just...
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Call to action-Childhood vax/covid boosters (plz boost)
RFK has fired ACIP to replace with his antivaxxers; kid vax + covid/flu/RSV boosters are at risk. States can make their own requirements. Use @5calls.org or @resist.bot to call your STATE reps to keep vax access. Script outline below.
RFK has fired ACIP to replace with his antivaxxers; kid vax + covid/flu/RSV boosters are at risk. States can make their own requirements. Use @5calls.org or @resist.bot to call your STATE reps to keep vax access. Script outline below.
February 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Call to action-Childhood vax/covid boosters (plz boost)
RFK has fired ACIP to replace with his antivaxxers; kid vax + covid/flu/RSV boosters are at risk. States can make their own requirements. Use @5calls.org or @resist.bot to call your STATE reps to keep vax access. Script outline below.
RFK has fired ACIP to replace with his antivaxxers; kid vax + covid/flu/RSV boosters are at risk. States can make their own requirements. Use @5calls.org or @resist.bot to call your STATE reps to keep vax access. Script outline below.
Should I use my last bought-at-a-reasonable-price egg to make cinnamon rolls?
February 17, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Should I use my last bought-at-a-reasonable-price egg to make cinnamon rolls?
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Script:
Hi, my name is [FULL NAME, with spelling], I’m from [Zip Code]. I’m one of [NAME’s constituents], and I am calling about Elon Musk running around the government, getting access to folks’ sensitive information, like at the US Treasury. 1/?
Hi, my name is [FULL NAME, with spelling], I’m from [Zip Code]. I’m one of [NAME’s constituents], and I am calling about Elon Musk running around the government, getting access to folks’ sensitive information, like at the US Treasury. 1/?
Left messages for both my senators re: Elon Musk. I couldn't actually get a person on the phone, so messages it was.
Do you know how angry I have to be to want to talk to a stranger? Big mad.
If a script would be helpful, holler, and I'll post one.
Do you know how angry I have to be to want to talk to a stranger? Big mad.
If a script would be helpful, holler, and I'll post one.
February 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Script:
Hi, my name is [FULL NAME, with spelling], I’m from [Zip Code]. I’m one of [NAME’s constituents], and I am calling about Elon Musk running around the government, getting access to folks’ sensitive information, like at the US Treasury. 1/?
Hi, my name is [FULL NAME, with spelling], I’m from [Zip Code]. I’m one of [NAME’s constituents], and I am calling about Elon Musk running around the government, getting access to folks’ sensitive information, like at the US Treasury. 1/?
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For Booksky 📚
❌ Goodreads: owned by Amazon.
✅ StoryGraph: black woman-owned, inclusive, has mood based recommendations!
❌ Audible: owned by Amazon.
✅ Libro.fm: supports local books stores.
❌ Goodreads: owned by Amazon.
✅ StoryGraph: black woman-owned, inclusive, has mood based recommendations!
❌ Audible: owned by Amazon.
✅ Libro.fm: supports local books stores.
January 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
For Booksky 📚
❌ Goodreads: owned by Amazon.
✅ StoryGraph: black woman-owned, inclusive, has mood based recommendations!
❌ Audible: owned by Amazon.
✅ Libro.fm: supports local books stores.
❌ Goodreads: owned by Amazon.
✅ StoryGraph: black woman-owned, inclusive, has mood based recommendations!
❌ Audible: owned by Amazon.
✅ Libro.fm: supports local books stores.
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nobody forced the tiktok ceo to do jack. he chose to comply in advance & is now actively courting white nationalists as are zuck, pichai & the rest. don't let them forget
January 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
nobody forced the tiktok ceo to do jack. he chose to comply in advance & is now actively courting white nationalists as are zuck, pichai & the rest. don't let them forget
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Donate to Palestinians this holiday season!
December 19, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Donate to Palestinians this holiday season!
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Hallo! I’m Nita, a trans author and translator from North Carolina. I’ve published three queer YA novels across genres with @harpercollins.bsky.social. More to come (not YA!) in the next year, so for updates follow me here or subscribe to my newsletter nitatyndall.substack.com.
zwischen den jahren | Nita Tyndall | Substack
writing & updates from author/translator nita tyndall. Click to read zwischen den jahren, by Nita Tyndall, a Substack publication. Launched 3 months ago.
nitatyndall.substack.com
December 19, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Hallo! I’m Nita, a trans author and translator from North Carolina. I’ve published three queer YA novels across genres with @harpercollins.bsky.social. More to come (not YA!) in the next year, so for updates follow me here or subscribe to my newsletter nitatyndall.substack.com.
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Please share widely 🙏🏼
I am taking item donations (literally anything from the publishing community or readers) for the next #KidLit4Ceasefire fundraiser to run Jan 15th through 31st. I am at about 100 items, trying to get to at least 500.
airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...
I am taking item donations (literally anything from the publishing community or readers) for the next #KidLit4Ceasefire fundraiser to run Jan 15th through 31st. I am at about 100 items, trying to get to at least 500.
airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...
December 4, 2024 at 3:10 AM
Please share widely 🙏🏼
I am taking item donations (literally anything from the publishing community or readers) for the next #KidLit4Ceasefire fundraiser to run Jan 15th through 31st. I am at about 100 items, trying to get to at least 500.
airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...
I am taking item donations (literally anything from the publishing community or readers) for the next #KidLit4Ceasefire fundraiser to run Jan 15th through 31st. I am at about 100 items, trying to get to at least 500.
airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...
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Author Friend: Would you beta read this for me?
Me: My God. A sneak peek at your brilliance? A glimpse into your craft? Thank you for trusting me with your work as I reach out with trembling hands-
Author Friend: You writing anything you want ME to read?
Me:
Me: My God. A sneak peek at your brilliance? A glimpse into your craft? Thank you for trusting me with your work as I reach out with trembling hands-
Author Friend: You writing anything you want ME to read?
Me:
December 8, 2024 at 4:17 AM
Author Friend: Would you beta read this for me?
Me: My God. A sneak peek at your brilliance? A glimpse into your craft? Thank you for trusting me with your work as I reach out with trembling hands-
Author Friend: You writing anything you want ME to read?
Me:
Me: My God. A sneak peek at your brilliance? A glimpse into your craft? Thank you for trusting me with your work as I reach out with trembling hands-
Author Friend: You writing anything you want ME to read?
Me:
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As of yesterday booksellers at The Strand are on strike. Solidarity with them. Don’t cross the picket line, even virtually.
Local 2179's Strand Booksellers on Strike
After months of stalled negotiation and three separate contract extensions, UAW Local 2179 members at the Strand Bookstore walked off the job today, December 7, marking the first strike at the iconic ...
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December 8, 2024 at 4:03 PM
As of yesterday booksellers at The Strand are on strike. Solidarity with them. Don’t cross the picket line, even virtually.
Periodic reminder to perceive my cat (bc she perceives you 👁️)
December 7, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Periodic reminder to perceive my cat (bc she perceives you 👁️)
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Hi, friends! Haneen is only £200 away from her next goal of £19,000. That’s £20 from 10 people!
Haneen and her husband are trapped in Northern Gaza but she dreams of getting to safety and continuing her IVF journey that was abruptly ended by the genocide.
Haneen and her husband are trapped in Northern Gaza but she dreams of getting to safety and continuing her IVF journey that was abruptly ended by the genocide.
December 2, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Hi, friends! Haneen is only £200 away from her next goal of £19,000. That’s £20 from 10 people!
Haneen and her husband are trapped in Northern Gaza but she dreams of getting to safety and continuing her IVF journey that was abruptly ended by the genocide.
Haneen and her husband are trapped in Northern Gaza but she dreams of getting to safety and continuing her IVF journey that was abruptly ended by the genocide.
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If you're disabled/neurodivergent and work in publishing (as an employee, not as an author please!), we're hosting a social networking zoom tonight. I hope to see you there.
www.eventbrite.com/e/disability...
www.eventbrite.com/e/disability...
December 2, 2024 at 9:50 PM
If you're disabled/neurodivergent and work in publishing (as an employee, not as an author please!), we're hosting a social networking zoom tonight. I hope to see you there.
www.eventbrite.com/e/disability...
www.eventbrite.com/e/disability...
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📞 #blackbooksky
black owned indie bookstore, resist booksellers, launched their black friday sale online early. starting at midnight EST. everything is 20% off 👀
black indie books, black fantasy books, black romance books, candles, etc
they also ship FAST, like 2-3 days ✨
resistbooksellers.com
black owned indie bookstore, resist booksellers, launched their black friday sale online early. starting at midnight EST. everything is 20% off 👀
black indie books, black fantasy books, black romance books, candles, etc
they also ship FAST, like 2-3 days ✨
resistbooksellers.com
Resist Booksellers Home Page
Resist Bookseller's online bookstore is where readers, book clubs, and change makers find inspiration, their next great read, and community. Shop now and get rewarded!
resistbooksellers.com
November 28, 2024 at 2:18 AM
📞 #blackbooksky
black owned indie bookstore, resist booksellers, launched their black friday sale online early. starting at midnight EST. everything is 20% off 👀
black indie books, black fantasy books, black romance books, candles, etc
they also ship FAST, like 2-3 days ✨
resistbooksellers.com
black owned indie bookstore, resist booksellers, launched their black friday sale online early. starting at midnight EST. everything is 20% off 👀
black indie books, black fantasy books, black romance books, candles, etc
they also ship FAST, like 2-3 days ✨
resistbooksellers.com
Nothing like the thrill of sending something to your agent and saying “now you” 🙂↕️ evergreen note to say @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social rly is the best collaborative partner and agent🫶🏼
November 27, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Nothing like the thrill of sending something to your agent and saying “now you” 🙂↕️ evergreen note to say @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social rly is the best collaborative partner and agent🫶🏼
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'Tis a wonderful time of year to help kids having a rough time feel the love. You can buy gifts for:
Children of incarcerated people: vat.angeltreetool.org/cc0893aa-581...
Foster kids: www.onesimplewish.org
Kids living on Pine Ridge Reservation: www.onespiritokini.org/okini-page/h...
Children of incarcerated people: vat.angeltreetool.org/cc0893aa-581...
Foster kids: www.onesimplewish.org
Kids living on Pine Ridge Reservation: www.onespiritokini.org/okini-page/h...
November 25, 2024 at 12:52 PM
'Tis a wonderful time of year to help kids having a rough time feel the love. You can buy gifts for:
Children of incarcerated people: vat.angeltreetool.org/cc0893aa-581...
Foster kids: www.onesimplewish.org
Kids living on Pine Ridge Reservation: www.onespiritokini.org/okini-page/h...
Children of incarcerated people: vat.angeltreetool.org/cc0893aa-581...
Foster kids: www.onesimplewish.org
Kids living on Pine Ridge Reservation: www.onespiritokini.org/okini-page/h...
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Pinned resources post! 📌
📝 20 successful queries.
📚 6 nonfiction proposals.
🦸🏽♀️ A guide to writing IP!
🔎 A guide to finding agents.
All free. Though coffee is welcome! www.ericsmithrocks.com/perfect-pitch
And a starter pack for finding literary agents who are here on BlueSky. go.bsky.app/EFopcRo
📝 20 successful queries.
📚 6 nonfiction proposals.
🦸🏽♀️ A guide to writing IP!
🔎 A guide to finding agents.
All free. Though coffee is welcome! www.ericsmithrocks.com/perfect-pitch
And a starter pack for finding literary agents who are here on BlueSky. go.bsky.app/EFopcRo
Perfect Pitch — ERIC SMITH
www.ericsmithrocks.com
November 24, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Pinned resources post! 📌
📝 20 successful queries.
📚 6 nonfiction proposals.
🦸🏽♀️ A guide to writing IP!
🔎 A guide to finding agents.
All free. Though coffee is welcome! www.ericsmithrocks.com/perfect-pitch
And a starter pack for finding literary agents who are here on BlueSky. go.bsky.app/EFopcRo
📝 20 successful queries.
📚 6 nonfiction proposals.
🦸🏽♀️ A guide to writing IP!
🔎 A guide to finding agents.
All free. Though coffee is welcome! www.ericsmithrocks.com/perfect-pitch
And a starter pack for finding literary agents who are here on BlueSky. go.bsky.app/EFopcRo
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In 2023, I pre-ordered 12 sapphic books for my wife’s Xmas present, one per month. It brought her JOY…I’d love to do it again! So, help me, what sapphic books are you most excited about for 2025? Her faves include Karelia Stetz-Waters, Olivia Waite, Ashley Herring Blake, Amy Spalding… #sapphicreads
November 25, 2024 at 6:25 PM
In 2023, I pre-ordered 12 sapphic books for my wife’s Xmas present, one per month. It brought her JOY…I’d love to do it again! So, help me, what sapphic books are you most excited about for 2025? Her faves include Karelia Stetz-Waters, Olivia Waite, Ashley Herring Blake, Amy Spalding… #sapphicreads
Perceive my cats
November 19, 2024 at 2:04 AM
Perceive my cats
Eric always has SUCH great resources for folks and this is just one of them!!!!
Alright! Started working on a literary agent starter pack on here, for all my writer friends out there!
Follow along and see what folks are looking for. go.bsky.app/EFopcRo
Follow along and see what folks are looking for. go.bsky.app/EFopcRo
November 19, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Eric always has SUCH great resources for folks and this is just one of them!!!!
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📯CALL YOUR REPS. 💪
www.govtrack.us/congress/vot...
If you have a rep in your state who voted no, CALL AND THANK THEM.
If you have a rep who voted 'yes', CALL AND TELL THEM TO VOTE NO.
www.govtrack.us/congress/vot...
If you have a rep in your state who voted no, CALL AND THANK THEM.
If you have a rep who voted 'yes', CALL AND TELL THEM TO VOTE NO.
H.R. 9495: Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages … -- House Vote #458 -- Nov 12, 2024
House Vote #458 in 2024, in the United States Congress.
www.govtrack.us
November 17, 2024 at 5:11 PM
📯CALL YOUR REPS. 💪
www.govtrack.us/congress/vot...
If you have a rep in your state who voted no, CALL AND THANK THEM.
If you have a rep who voted 'yes', CALL AND TELL THEM TO VOTE NO.
www.govtrack.us/congress/vot...
If you have a rep in your state who voted no, CALL AND THANK THEM.
If you have a rep who voted 'yes', CALL AND TELL THEM TO VOTE NO.
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This week, many authors discovered that their books were used without permission to train AI systems, raising concerns about copyright, compensation, and implications for the future of the writing profession. Here’s what you need to know if your books are in this dataset.
You Just Found Out Your Book Was Used to Train AI. Now What? - The Authors Guild
If you’re an author, you may have recently discovered that your published book was included in a dataset of books used to train artificial intelligence systems without your permission. This can be...
authorsguild.org
September 27, 2023 at 6:15 PM
This week, many authors discovered that their books were used without permission to train AI systems, raising concerns about copyright, compensation, and implications for the future of the writing profession. Here’s what you need to know if your books are in this dataset.