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El Pistolero
@rolandofgilead19.bsky.social
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Roland, Son of Steven Gunslinger and Lord of ancient lands. All things serve the Beam! Constant reader Amateur photographer Animal lover and protector Heirloom vegetable seed saver/distributor
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El Pistolero @rolandofgilead19.bsky.social · 1m
The world has moved on.
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El Pistolero @rolandofgilead19.bsky.social · 1h
No, I know who he is.
I was thinking of Rick Bayless
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Maia Kobabe @redgoldsparks.bsky.social · 8h
It's Banned Books Week. If you are an author, please join @authorsabb.bsky.social! If you work in the publishing industry, please join @pubprosabb.bsky.social! Canadian authors, you can now join Canadian Authors & Illustrators Against Book bans: linktr.ee/caiabb. Working together feels good! 📚✍️👏
The black and white cover of a zine titled Do you make books? Yes? I want YOU to join Authors Against Book Bans! By Maia Kobabe. The image shows author Maia Kobabe holding a stack of books and pointing at the reader WHAT IS AABB? A coalition of writers, illustrators, editors & other book creators, standing united against the unconstitutional movement to limit the freedom to read. We support the availability of diverse voices in our libraries, in our schools, & in our culture. We pledge to band together against the oppression of literature, to speak when our voices are silenced, to go where our bodies are needed, & to fight to ensure this freedom. Our concern is not only for the books, but for the children, families, educators, librarians, & communities who suffer when the freedom to read is challenged and taken away. WHAT CAN AABB OFFER YOU? - Regional groups working on legislation to protect authors & the freedom to read state-by-state - Online trainings on digital security, public speaking, & how to counter book challenges in your community -Affinity groups for BIPOC authors, queer authors, authors with disabilities, indie, nonfiction, romance writers & more -Support if your book is challenged or your school visit is canceled! -A very active discord community Person: What if my book hasn’t been challenged? Maia: JOIN! Person: Ok, but what if I’m really busy and can’t do much organizing right now? Maia: JOIN ANYWAY! Even if all you do is sign up, your membership will help lend weight to the letters & statements AABB sends out. As of fall 2025, AABB has nearly 5000 members. Check out the open letter to publishers on AABB’s socials & feel free to share it with your publishing & industry contacts. An Open Letter to Our Publishers- instagram.com/p/DCzYmKcR8uq Maia: I’ve been facing intense challenges to my book since 2021. Knowing that I am not alone in the fight against censorship is what keeps my spirits up! Watching the folks in AABB share information, co-write legislation, show up to library & school board meetings, & speak up to publishers about the need to protect diverse books & minority authors has been amazing! This is a weird & scary time to be an author, but you are not alone! Join thousands of us fighting for the freedom to read, the freedom to write, the freedom to teach, the freedom to learn, & the freedom to share our stories! -Maia Kobabe, 2025
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El Pistolero @rolandofgilead19.bsky.social · 3h
I once won the option to get anything free from the Libro.fm store.

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Bassplyr5150 @tomarmbruster.bsky.social · 3h
I got to meet @altonbrown.bsky.social and he signed my bass pickguard..
Alton Brown, staring at the pickguard of my Mike Dirnt bass as I gesture to indicate the orientation on the bass and the best place for him to sign. We tweeted back and forth that morning as he was in Peoria for his first food tour. I was unemployed at the time and didn't have tickets for the show. He was very patient with me.
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El Pistolero @rolandofgilead19.bsky.social · 3h
I always get him and that south west chef who loves cooking poblano peppers confused.
Unless that's him.
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El Pistolero @rolandofgilead19.bsky.social · 3h
It was fun, no?
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Jeremy Ghost Shipp @jeremycshipp.bsky.social · 15h
My goal for the day is one new patron. Signing up helps support my writing, my fabric art, and me as a human being.

You'll gain access to fun posts such as my weird affirmations and Mothman's monster-based etiquette advice.

www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
Get more from Jeremy Creature on Patreon
fabric art, weird little guys, puppets
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Harvard Book Store @harvardbookstore.bsky.social · 15h
This week we're partnering with Prison Book Program to raise awareness for their donation-matching campaign during Banned Books Week. To donate to Prison Book Program, donate on their site: buff.ly/ulbHuCx
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Elijah LaFollette @elijahlafollette.bsky.social · 1d
Join #MMRentals this Sunday as we unleash a double dose of #VHS devil worship and bizarre blasphemies on #ScreenlandArmour with Satanic Seventies Night! The ritual begins at 7PM with a preshow mixtape and features to follow! Hail Satan! #Halloween #October
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More Info: tinyurl.com/SSN666
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El Pistolero @rolandofgilead19.bsky.social · 1d
Ah, I do remember now. I liked Andy.
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El Pistolero @rolandofgilead19.bsky.social · 1d
That kid was something else.
I also enjoyed it.
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El Pistolero @rolandofgilead19.bsky.social · 1d
Most certainly
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El Pistolero @rolandofgilead19.bsky.social · 1d
Thankee Sai.
May you have twice the number.
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El Pistolero @rolandofgilead19.bsky.social · 1d
I watched it just last night, but gratuitous gore is too much for me.
When Ollie/Connor got a long strip of forearm skin I had to cue past it. I didn't understand why they made that scene so long. I wish they had explained more about what Grapefruit meant so I didn't have to assume the meaning.
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El Pistolero @rolandofgilead19.bsky.social · 1d
a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a table with his hand on his forehead .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a table with his hand on his forehead .
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The Dark Tower Bot @darktowerbot.bsky.social · 1d
Hello Constant Readers,

I'm pleased to say the bot has received a few new quotes. We don't announce updates, but these we're particularly excited about. Because the rotation is random, it could be days before they're posted, but I encourage you to look out for them.

Long days and pleasant nights!
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El Pistolero @rolandofgilead19.bsky.social · 1d
Thank you so much.
This is the only bad part about having pets.
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El Pistolero @rolandofgilead19.bsky.social · 1d
In spite of the loss, I still have these goofballs to keep me company.
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El Pistolero @rolandofgilead19.bsky.social · 1d
I'm sorry you lost Stan Lee.
May he greet my Vittles the bookshelf cat.
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Carpe Librum Bookstore and Art Gallery @carpelibrum.bsky.social · 1d
We're running a sale on the website. Get 25% off your order with promo code Molly at checkout. (We'd like to reopen in a brick and mortar format, then adopt a shop cat, hence the sale.) Pictured is Stan Lee, our retired shop cat who died last year.
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Carpe Librum Bookstore and Art Gallery @carpelibrum.bsky.social · 1d
One of the books we have in stock is Derelict, Bummers, Scoundrels, and Doves. It's used, $15.99, and historical fiction about the Alaska Gold Rush.
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Derelicts, Bummers, Scoundrels, and Doves, by Steven C. Levi
The Alaska Gold Rush is one of the most misunderstood eras of American history. In fact, many American think the Klondike Strike made famous by Jack London and Robert Service is the Alaska Gold Rush. ...
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El Pistolero @rolandofgilead19.bsky.social · 1d
Reading and watching horror movies all day.
This is how I dull the pain.
Watched Snatchers. A bit silly, but really not a bad movie.
Now watching The Exorcist III: The Heretic. I remember now why I had a huge crush on Linda Blair. She's magnificent in this.
Read a bit from The Witch's Apothecary.
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Wolf Conservation Center 🐺 @nywolforg.bsky.social · 1d
MT lawmakers are suing to make it easier to kill wolves. Yes- you read that right.

Once again, wolves are being treated as targets instead of the vital, intelligent keystone species they are. Science and ethics must guide management. Wolves deserve better.

www.ktvh.com/news/montana...
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El Pistolero @rolandofgilead19.bsky.social · 1d
So awesome!
What a crew. The amount of support you all give to one another is beautiful to behold.
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El Pistolero @rolandofgilead19.bsky.social · 1d
I know!!
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