Scarlet McAdams (aka Lisa Rabey)
@msscarletwrites.online
Also enthusiast of dark chocolate, cider, Terry Pratchett, and sometimes my husband.
Throw everything against the wall 👉🏻 @pookiebear.net. Into Austen? @excessivelydiverting.net is your jam.
Throw everything against the wall 👉🏻 @pookiebear.net. Into Austen? @excessivelydiverting.net is your jam.
When Brendan died, I decided to take his last name for Scarlet's last name (which works since she's not published). My stupid ass added an extra "a" in his name and I've been playing whack a mole to fix it. Today, I finally updated Scarlet's bluesky banner and FB name. 🤣 Geeze, Louise.
December 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
When Brendan died, I decided to take his last name for Scarlet's last name (which works since she's not published). My stupid ass added an extra "a" in his name and I've been playing whack a mole to fix it. Today, I finally updated Scarlet's bluesky banner and FB name. 🤣 Geeze, Louise.
In this issue of Ms Scarlet Writes a Newsletter: Reveal of a new writing project, 5 things that absolutely count as writing, and more! Read here: sh1.sendinblue.com/ae7pl0hh8lpf... and sign-up here: forms.gle/PmGHdWVD3vSt...
#WriterSky
#WriterSky
December 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
In this issue of Ms Scarlet Writes a Newsletter: Reveal of a new writing project, 5 things that absolutely count as writing, and more! Read here: sh1.sendinblue.com/ae7pl0hh8lpf... and sign-up here: forms.gle/PmGHdWVD3vSt...
#WriterSky
#WriterSky
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My gift to the world: 27 hours of holiday jamz! I started this mix back in 2015 and as I learn new stuff, I add it. Think: Bowling for Soup, Barenaked Ladies, They Might Be Giants, Johnny Cash, RUN DMC, Pansy Division, and more. I mean, it's 499 songs.
open.spotify.com/playlist/2Jb...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
My gift to the world: 27 hours of holiday jamz! I started this mix back in 2015 and as I learn new stuff, I add it. Think: Bowling for Soup, Barenaked Ladies, They Might Be Giants, Johnny Cash, RUN DMC, Pansy Division, and more. I mean, it's 499 songs.
open.spotify.com/playlist/2Jb...
open.spotify.com/playlist/2Jb...
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Print dictionaries: the original large language models
11/18/25
11/18/25
November 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Print dictionaries: the original large language models
11/18/25
11/18/25
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In this issue of Meet Cute Book Club news, December's book (A Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone), conversations on romance subgenres, new members, and our picks for January, February, and March of 2026! Read more at meetcutebookclub.substack.com/p/meet-cute-...!
November 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In this issue of Meet Cute Book Club news, December's book (A Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone), conversations on romance subgenres, new members, and our picks for January, February, and March of 2026! Read more at meetcutebookclub.substack.com/p/meet-cute-...!
Ms Scarlet Writes a Newsletter is out! In this issue: writing a novel in November, serialized fiction (I think I'm Dickens), and this week's Wonderful Thing is the Hallmark+ streaming service (how wholesome)! Read 👉 sh1.sendinblue.com/adv2h0hh8lpf...
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Ms Scarlet Writes a Newsletter Issue #4
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November 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Ms Scarlet Writes a Newsletter is out! In this issue: writing a novel in November, serialized fiction (I think I'm Dickens), and this week's Wonderful Thing is the Hallmark+ streaming service (how wholesome)! Read 👉 sh1.sendinblue.com/adv2h0hh8lpf...
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The moon was at 100% this morning and will be at 99% tonight. It's also in Tauras. Mercury is going into retrograde on 11/9. Be careful out there!
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The moon was at 100% this morning and will be at 99% tonight. It's also in Tauras. Mercury is going into retrograde on 11/9. Be careful out there!
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The ceiling fan in my office just went up a few speeds. I am no where near the control. My house is on stolen indigenous land of the Anishinaabeg, so hopefully I didn't unintentionally anger some spirit. (I do pay respect to the local elders and acknowledge where I live.)
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The ceiling fan in my office just went up a few speeds. I am no where near the control. My house is on stolen indigenous land of the Anishinaabeg, so hopefully I didn't unintentionally anger some spirit. (I do pay respect to the local elders and acknowledge where I live.)
The next issue of Ms Scarlet Writes a Newsletter, sent bi-weekly, goes out tomorrow! In it, I talk about novel November, serialized fiction, and something I find to be wonderful.
If this seems like your jam, subscribe here and get a list of over 150 romance tropes! 👉 forms.gle/7JmnrBovHztA....
If this seems like your jam, subscribe here and get a list of over 150 romance tropes! 👉 forms.gle/7JmnrBovHztA....
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November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The next issue of Ms Scarlet Writes a Newsletter, sent bi-weekly, goes out tomorrow! In it, I talk about novel November, serialized fiction, and something I find to be wonderful.
If this seems like your jam, subscribe here and get a list of over 150 romance tropes! 👉 forms.gle/7JmnrBovHztA....
If this seems like your jam, subscribe here and get a list of over 150 romance tropes! 👉 forms.gle/7JmnrBovHztA....
Doing arcanums is a lot of fun. My birth arcanum was also right on the nose, as was the year arcanum. I love how numerology intersects with tarot.
November 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Doing arcanums is a lot of fun. My birth arcanum was also right on the nose, as was the year arcanum. I love how numerology intersects with tarot.
Did my partner's birth arcanum just now, and he is The Emperor, and the description is right on the nose. It's a bit frightening, really.
Instead of asking for guidance for the day, I asked the cards a specific question. The response is a bit muddled, so maybe I didn't phrase the question right.
Instead of asking for guidance for the day, I asked the cards a specific question. The response is a bit muddled, so maybe I didn't phrase the question right.
November 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Did my partner's birth arcanum just now, and he is The Emperor, and the description is right on the nose. It's a bit frightening, really.
Instead of asking for guidance for the day, I asked the cards a specific question. The response is a bit muddled, so maybe I didn't phrase the question right.
Instead of asking for guidance for the day, I asked the cards a specific question. The response is a bit muddled, so maybe I didn't phrase the question right.
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Believe everything is online? Feel AI solve everything? Think libraries are antiquated? My chum, you are wrong! I mean, libraries do so much that I've got a whole 50-slide deck on it! Interest piqued? Join me for my FREE presentation on Nov 25 at 11 a.m. EST!
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Not Your Mother's Librarian: Libraries in the 21st Century | Virtual FieldTrips | CreativeMornings
Libraries have become more relevant than ever in the 21st C. They act as community organizers, meeting hubs, notaries, passport services, lend materials, giv...
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November 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Believe everything is online? Feel AI solve everything? Think libraries are antiquated? My chum, you are wrong! I mean, libraries do so much that I've got a whole 50-slide deck on it! Interest piqued? Join me for my FREE presentation on Nov 25 at 11 a.m. EST!
creativemornings.com/talks/not-yo...
creativemornings.com/talks/not-yo...
TIL just now: Satin is made from polyester (along with silk, or nylon.) No more quotes it is!
November 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
TIL just now: Satin is made from polyester (along with silk, or nylon.) No more quotes it is!
After years of collecting decks and half-heartedly teaching myself to read tarot, I've decided to buckle down and learn. I've gotten a lot out of "The Modern Mystic's Guide to Tarot," "Tarot for Writers," and "The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot." #TarotSky
November 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
After years of collecting decks and half-heartedly teaching myself to read tarot, I've decided to buckle down and learn. I've gotten a lot out of "The Modern Mystic's Guide to Tarot," "Tarot for Writers," and "The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot." #TarotSky
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New awareness campaign
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
New awareness campaign
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Woman's World is a paying market for freelance flash fiction romance.
November 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Woman's World is a paying market for freelance flash fiction romance.
I looked for new romance mags, and the many of them are closed except for Micromance (& one I can no longer find, while miniskirt is like on the cusp but not really). A search through Duotrope brings up mags /accepting/ romance but aren't romance specific.
Where did they go? #romancelandia
Where did they go? #romancelandia
November 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I looked for new romance mags, and the many of them are closed except for Micromance (& one I can no longer find, while miniskirt is like on the cusp but not really). A search through Duotrope brings up mags /accepting/ romance but aren't romance specific.
Where did they go? #romancelandia
Where did they go? #romancelandia
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I am beyond thrilled to announce that my presentation, "Not Your Mother's Librarian: Libraries in the 21s C" is scheduled for November 25th at 11 a.m. EST and on Zoom! 👉 creativemornings.com/talks/LcBbl2...
The event is free! There is a recording made available later if you can't make it.
The event is free! There is a recording made available later if you can't make it.
October 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I am beyond thrilled to announce that my presentation, "Not Your Mother's Librarian: Libraries in the 21s C" is scheduled for November 25th at 11 a.m. EST and on Zoom! 👉 creativemornings.com/talks/LcBbl2...
The event is free! There is a recording made available later if you can't make it.
The event is free! There is a recording made available later if you can't make it.
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I teach a workshop on cybersecurity for everyone. Think VPNs, MFA, & more, w/ examples & resources. As I could not find good resources for Cybersecurity Month, I'm making my deck available for free until Nov 4. bit.ly/NGICybersecu... (Vetted by Mr. Lisa, who works in cybersecurity.) (Please share!)
October 26, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I teach a workshop on cybersecurity for everyone. Think VPNs, MFA, & more, w/ examples & resources. As I could not find good resources for Cybersecurity Month, I'm making my deck available for free until Nov 4. bit.ly/NGICybersecu... (Vetted by Mr. Lisa, who works in cybersecurity.) (Please share!)
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In this issue of AMUN: Buying clothes off the rack, accountability, following morning after the elbow concert, and more! 👉🏻 open.substack.com/pub/amostunr...
October 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
In this issue of AMUN: Buying clothes off the rack, accountability, following morning after the elbow concert, and more! 👉🏻 open.substack.com/pub/amostunr...
In this issue of Ms Scarlet Writes: Change of name, update on writing, the chili pepper rating, and Canadian candy!
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#Romancelandia #WriterSky
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#Romancelandia #WriterSky
October 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
In this issue of Ms Scarlet Writes: Change of name, update on writing, the chili pepper rating, and Canadian candy!
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#Romancelandia #WriterSky
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#Romancelandia #WriterSky
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LA: we will fight you.
Chicago: we will fight you.
PDX: we will make you endure week after week of of improv theater.
Chicago: we will fight you.
PDX: we will make you endure week after week of of improv theater.
October 8, 2025 at 1:38 AM
LA: we will fight you.
Chicago: we will fight you.
PDX: we will make you endure week after week of of improv theater.
Chicago: we will fight you.
PDX: we will make you endure week after week of of improv theater.
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Did you miss the Emmys? We've got you covered here: drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/the-bests-...
two men are standing in a room with purple lights
ALT: two men are standing in a room with purple lights
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September 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Did you miss the Emmys? We've got you covered here: drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/the-bests-...
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Does anyone want cozy YA? I'm totally in love with this idea-- cottagecore, cozy, sweet, Over the Garden Wall meets Frog and Toad with a romance-- and what I'm hearing is that Romantasy is the only current acceptable way to go. I don't want it. I want knobbly sweaters and warm bread, dammit.
September 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Does anyone want cozy YA? I'm totally in love with this idea-- cottagecore, cozy, sweet, Over the Garden Wall meets Frog and Toad with a romance-- and what I'm hearing is that Romantasy is the only current acceptable way to go. I don't want it. I want knobbly sweaters and warm bread, dammit.
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