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Hi, I'm Roberta (IT). Quirky books reviewer / indie & small-pub authors champion / book justice warrior / LGBTQIAP+ ally / David Tennant gifs dispenser. She/her.

Book blogger since 2012 (YA and adult) at https://offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/
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2025 #Audiobook Challenge Final Check-In

We've come to the end-of-year, and it's time to share your results for the 2025 Audiobook Challenge hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer and That’s What I’m Talking About. Did you meet your goals? Link up your results below, then enter the giveaway! Don't forget…
2025 #Audiobook Challenge Final Check-In
We've come to the end-of-year, and it's time to share your results for the 2025 Audiobook Challenge hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer and That’s What I’m Talking About. Did you meet your goals? Link up your results below, then enter the giveaway! Don't forget to join us for the 2026 Audiobook Challenge! There are lots of levels to choose from & a #JIAM challenge!
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December 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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#FitReadersashtag/FitReaders" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#FitReaders Check-In: December 26, 2025

Welcome to #FitReaders2025!! Felicia and I are excited to co-host this fitness-oriented group. If you have any questions about #FitReaders, you can leave them in the comment section or email me at twimom227(at)gmail(dot)com. Most of our support is done via…
#FitReaders Check-In: December 26, 2025
Welcome to #FitReaders2025!! Felicia and I are excited to co-host this fitness-oriented group. If you have any questions about #FitReaders, you can leave them in the comment section or email me at twimom227(at)gmail(dot)com. Most of our support is done via our Facebook Group. I post my weekly check-ins on Fridays, as it helps me be accountable. You are welcome to do your own check-in posts, check in below, in the comments, or check in with the Facebook group - whatever works for you!
twimom227.com
December 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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I’m back after a 3 day suspension for sharing a link to publicly available police reports exposing Blood Tribe nazis. They also removed the post. Bluesky evidently prioritizes the protection of literal, active nazis over community safety. Unfortunately for BT, they’re already in the sunlight now :)
December 25, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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VIDEO: 🎵 🤖 Musicians sound alarm over AI impersonators

Musical artists are sounding the alarm as fraudulent AI-generated tracks are increasingly appearing in their profiles on streaming platforms, presented as their original work
December 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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And by the way, #AI is also damaging people’s critical thinking skills while also causing a worrying uptick in climate damaging energy consumption. www.bbc.com/news/article...
#Grok #ChatGPT
December 25, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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Just a reminder: you are NOT unusual, weird, or unlovable if you have:

- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.

Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.
December 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Hearing murmurs that publishing houses are pushing editors to use AI in their work. How can writers help employees push back against this? If you work in publishing & don’t feel comfortable replying directly, I am opening up my DMs.
December 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings 2025!

To our readers who celebrate: Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light From now on your troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the Yuletide gay From now on your troubles will be miles away Here we…
Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings 2025!
To our readers who celebrate: Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light From now on your troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the Yuletide gay From now on your troubles will be miles away Here we are as in olden days Happy golden days of yore Faithful friends who are dear to us…
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December 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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How “homeland security” was always gonna wind up.
Think your mail is private? In Columbus, ICE is playing "Postmaster General."
December 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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December 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Merry Christmas Law & Order and SVU fans – I posted pics on my website for the January 8. 2026 crossover event. Links are in the comments. Have a great holiday season everyone!
December 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Tell Me Something Tuesday: December 23, 2025 – Get up and Dance!

Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want…
Tell Me Something Tuesday: December 23, 2025 – Get up and Dance!
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your own post, grab the question and answer it on your blog. Feel free to leave your links in the comments if you are participating.
twimom227.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Struggling with what to say about my latest read, let's just say I'm placing the blame on Kindle Unlimited. Seriously, it was a decent read and sorry, not sorry. bookertsfarm.blogspot.com/2025/12/i-bl...
I Blame Kindle Unlimited
TITLE:  He Knows When You're Awake AUTHOR: Alta Hensley PUBLISHER:  Avon PUBLISHING DATE:  November 4, 2025 PAGES: 320     SOURCE:  Kindl...
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December 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
@erinpcallahan.bsky.social and @joshwinning.bsky.social: You get a mention...😊 (in the Extras section - scroll down).
December 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
2025 Wrap-Up: In Which I Hiatus a Lot but Hold My Ground -> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2025/12/2025...
2025 Wrap-Up: In Which I Hiatus a Lot but Hold My Ground
This year in blogging: 2025
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December 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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2026 Romance Reading Bingo Challenge Sign Up

Hosted by: Blodeuedd @ Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell Jen @ That's What I'm Talking About Carole @ Carole Rae's Random Ramblings We are doing it again in 2026! It's the Romance Reading Bingo Challenge (#RRBC2026), hosted by Carole, Linda, and Jen! The…
2026 Romance Reading Bingo Challenge Sign Up
Hosted by: Blodeuedd @ Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell Jen @ That's What I'm Talking About Carole @ Carole Rae's Random Ramblings We are doing it again in 2026! It's the Romance Reading Bingo Challenge (#RRBC2026), hosted by Carole, Linda, and Jen! The challenge is to read a book and check the boxes. List of Challenges (Romance books): Re-read Wedding trope…
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December 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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I guested on the latest Nothing New podcast, talking the 1987 and 2025 Running Man movies, alongside the book! Had a blast with Justin and Andrew.

Snag the episode and the show from your nearest podcatcher.
December 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Finally got a much belated book haul posted. Check out all the new pretties! bookertsfarm.blogspot.com/2025/12/book...
Book Haul - November/December 2025
I didn't end up doing one of these at the end of November.  Partly because I ended up taking a brief hiatus the week of Thanksgiving and p...
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December 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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#FitReadersashtag/FitReaders" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#FitReaders Check-In: December 19, 2025

Welcome to #FitReaders2025!! Felicia and I are excited to co-host this fitness-oriented group. If you have any questions about #FitReaders, you can leave them in the comment section or email me at twimom227(at)gmail(dot)com. Most of our support is done via…
#FitReaders Check-In: December 19, 2025
Welcome to #FitReaders2025!! Felicia and I are excited to co-host this fitness-oriented group. If you have any questions about #FitReaders, you can leave them in the comment section or email me at twimom227(at)gmail(dot)com. Most of our support is done via our Facebook Group. I post my weekly check-ins on Fridays, as it helps me be accountable. You are welcome to do your own check-in posts, check in below, in the comments, or check in with the Facebook group - whatever works for you!
twimom227.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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If you want to spark some trans joy on such a scary day, may I suggest www.transanta.com? Let's get holiday gifts for trans kids.

You can pick a registry and send a gift directly or donate to them and they'll make the magic happen.
Transanta
Send gifts to trans youth in need, safely and anonymously!
www.transanta.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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It's here! You can now read and/or listen to my short story, DOLLHOUSED, which landed in the winners' circle in the StarPath Creatives Writing contest.

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Listen to Award-Winning Short Story DOLLHOUSED
It’s here! You can now read and/or listen to my short story, DOLLHOUSED, which landed in the winners’ circle in the StarPath Creatives Writing contest.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Tell Me Something Tuesday: December 16, 2025 – Disappointing Endings

Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you…
Tell Me Something Tuesday: December 16, 2025 – Disappointing Endings
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your own post, grab the question and answer it on your blog. Feel free to leave your links in the comments if you are participating.
twimom227.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Listen Up! #Audiobook Review: Ember Eternal by Chloe Neill

Audiobook review: Ember Eternal by Chloe Neill Ember Eternal kicks off a new fantasy series from Chloe Neill. The book sets up the parameters of the world and introduces several characters. The world is divided into three layers, with the…
Listen Up! #Audiobook Review: Ember Eternal by Chloe Neill
Audiobook review: Ember Eternal by Chloe Neill Ember Eternal kicks off a new fantasy series from Chloe Neill. The book sets up the parameters of the world and introduces several characters. The world is divided into three layers, with the most critical being Terra which is home of the living, and the Aetheric which is where souls reside without body. The Aetheric is filled with Anima which are ghosts and spirits. 
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December 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Review: The Inheritance by Ilona Andrews

The Inheritance Author: Ilona Andrews Reviewer: Jen Rating: Letter grade only What I’m Talking About: The Inheritance opens with a very brief primer on the current state of the world. A decade ago, strange portals started appearing on Earth. When the gates…
Review: The Inheritance by Ilona Andrews
The Inheritance Author: Ilona Andrews Reviewer: Jen Rating: Letter grade only What I’m Talking About: The Inheritance opens with a very brief primer on the current state of the world. A decade ago, strange portals started appearing on Earth. When the gates on the portals burst, it allows hordes of monsters into the world. After the first portal appeared, select humans developed extraspecial abilities.
twimom227.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM