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A playlist of 90s songs sprinkled throughout the memoir, Swollen Appetite, set in 1990s San Francisco. Book available Friday, June 6th, links here: sandraaustinmello.com

The Eternal eye c. 1950 • Grete Stern

Thank you for fighting to save Democracy.

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My first review for the Swollen Appetite audiobook! (mwah Wendy!) www.audible.com/pd/Swollen-A...

Call your senators. This bill is heading to them next and they can stop it if the people speak out. (202) 224-3121

Rest in Power Joe Don Baker. An actor of rangy mulishness, he is indelibly sore in the hard boiled tv movie Mongo's Back in Town (1971), adapted from a crime novel by convicted murderer E. Richard Johnson.

So thrilled to share a good Kirkus Review for Swollen Appetite! www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... #SwollenAppetite #memoir#SandraAustinMello #1990sSanFrancisco #90sSanFrancisco #alternativecomedy #altcountrymusic #alternativemusic #sobriety #recovery #comedy

My co worker’s ready for the weekend!

Available for pre-order from Audible & Kindle.

Written, Not Created? open.substack.com/pub/areyouex...

RIP

I am so happy that James Ward Byrkit’s sci-fi anthology series SHATTER BELT keeps get discovered and passed along to new fans. 4 episodes, each about a 1/2 hour long, all streaming on Apple TV right now! Please check ‘em out — you’ll love ‘em!

27 years! Hoo boy, it's going too fast.

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The amazing Columbine flower, part orchid part cuttlefish.

Such a beaut!

Here's a new blog post including a preview of the audiobook for Swollen Appetite.

I love this commercial. So sue me!

Here's a new blog post including a preview of the audiobook for Swollen Appetite.

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Yes…small but magnificent victories!

WONDEROUS THINGS I love Neko Case. I'm reading her memoir, The Harder I Fight, the more I love you. SO damn yummy!

If only…still, glad for the effort and use of free speech while it’s possible.

Hi spring

New blog post - a glimpse into how I got sober and how addiction still vexes us.

Sting 2021–this time of year is for loving!

With Accountability.CA.Gov, Californians can quickly assess how their local government is tackling the homelessness and affordable housing crisis. As California continues to support local officials working to fix this issue, make no mistake — we expect results, not excuses.

share.newsbreak.com/bme4kx29 How sad. Indiana wants to stop free books for kids. #FUINDIANA

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New Still Nobody blog post.