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mrsmica.bsky.social
#SSF author and reviewer. Radical homeschooler, independent voter, homesteader, Christian. https://linktr.ee/michelleristuccia
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Had a middle aged moment today where I was trying to tell my teen about the horror movie The Ring and he said it can't be called that bc the Stephen Baxter book is called that. Y'all, I questioned my entire existence. And I'm the reason he has Ring on his shelf. #Sff #sciencefiction #booksky

I died pretty quickly πŸ˜†

Come rant about Yellowjackets! Scream about Star Wars! Talk about your favorite weird and freaky TTRPGS!

You find a ticket to a historical event of your choice. Where and when do you go? Share your two sentence story below! #writersofbluesky

So excited to have had a very positive beta review today! Excellent comments and insights. Definitely helps me continue this little experiment! If anyone is interested in reading my sci-fi psychological thriller dm me please! #betareaders #writesky #writingcommunity #amquerying

5 minute drawing while my teen plays #MTG at the library. Other teen is probably watching #vsauce at home, and the #manga is for my youngest... The nerd runs strong in this family for some mysterious reason πŸ˜‡

I hint at or have the char decide how the scene impacts trajectory--now they need to look for The Book, or now they will watch SideChar's every move! Or now they understand that So-and-so likes them! With nice scenes, we know it can't last. We get a phone call or hear a noise 🫣 #writingcommunity

When the weather is perfect for #writing in the car ❀️ 🌧 #amwriting #writingcommunity

Last night I put on a Catcher in the Rye audiobook to fall asleep to and wow did that not work! I've never read it before and had no idea it was this amazing. I don't blame my high school teachers, though. Dude curses every 3 words. #booksky #classicbooks

Levi never tells his friends that his stalker has returned, an overpowered fairy. He believes no one can help him, that he'll just be a bother. Self-destructive behavior and a mental break down results, leading him to finally ask for help. #mentalhealth #writing

She thinks he's a dangerous snitch-he thinks she's a weird backwater cultist-but when they both move to rescue an endangered dragon fallen into an off-limits zone, they choose to trust each other just a little. She's aware of what impression she makes, but the cop is about to have a rude awakening.

On May 19 a new book will be published open access that addresses some important topics. It’s called _ How Republics Die: Creeping Authoritarianism in Ancient Rome and Beyond_ Edd. by @davidrafferty.bsky.social, Christopher J. Dart, Frederik & Juliaan Vervaet: www.degruyterbrill.com/document/isb...

About setting #writing goals, trying new things, and being chill about delays πŸ˜† #writingcommunity #editing #revising #homesteadlife open.substack.com/pub/michelle...

About to play #Splendor ! #boardgames

Not sure I will ever buy a Chromebook for writing again. #amwriting except I'm not because when I opened this WIP, not only are the sides cut off but I can't seem to click anything. Have had this thing a year and used Google drive for decades yet it still gives me roadblocks #writingcommunity

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I would literally dream up alternative endings. Not necessarily dissatisfied, just seeing all the possibilities. My first stories were a Star Trek fan fiction and a time travel where the travelers could only observe, except one... Thankfully, I found fellow creatives in highschool #writingcommunity

WRITER FUEL: The world's oldest rocks are spread across the globe and paint a picture of Earth's turbulent early history. Here are some of the most notable and important formations scientists have discovered. www.limfic.com/2025/03/25/w... #WriterFuel #Geology

My latest novel got a glowing review in the NYT, a lot of love from NPR, was named one of the best horror novels of 2024 by @barnesandnoble.com, was longlisted for the Goodreads Choice Award, and got a Stoker nomination. Zuckerberg stole it to train his AI. Fuck that. Read books by humans.

"Dragon!" the knight called, "I'm here to end your reign of terror!" "I merely land by a town and ask if they will give me someone to eat." "Yet when they offer a sacrifice you spurn it and instead eat the mayor." "Yes. And if they refuse to sacrifice anyone, I leave." "That's... Hm. Carry on."

How much spare fabric did I have, you ask? 😜

Did you know you can purchase printable sewing patterns online? Have you ever wondered how to print something that big? This is pure genius. πŸ”₯ πŸ‘— Wish me luck on daughter's renn Faire dress

One guess what this is the start of πŸ‘€ #homesteading

My husband suddenly wants goats. Over a year ago we started goat sitting and he immediately said "No, we're not getting goats!" as if I had asked. Recently he came home and declared what breed of goat he would get. Then today the forest gave us this... #itsasign #homesteading 🐐

Painting Against the Wind - When to Persist and when to... Give up? open.substack.com/pub/michelle... #nevergiveup #amwriting #Illustrator #WritingCommunity

Board game day and bday cupcakes! #catan #boardgameday