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She/Her * Unabashed Romance Reader * Former Romance Writer (that shit is hard) * Avid tabletop gamer * Reluctant tech nerd
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Huge shoutout to everyone this is what a global boycott looks like. Tesla just reported a staggering 71% drop in profits compared to Q1 of 2024. It’s working. Keep the pressure on.

We decided to watch “School of Rock” last night because it has “Minecraft Steve in it” (I know…It is what it is) and I decided to google a bit and, yall, the little singer girl just got married to the big security guard boy /in real life/. She’s a OBGYN sonographer and he’s a music industry lawyer.

Stopped by the Galt booth, a non-profit helping people with disabilities find jobs. Talking with people who understood my neurodivergence & my unique challenges was more emotional than I anticipated. Inclusivity matters. #GaltStaffing #AccelerateConference #WomenImoactTech #SupportMindsOfAllKinds

At the Women Impact Tech Accelerate Conference today. I’ve only been here an hour, have already had a great convo with another woman in tech. So many more to look forward to in my day #WomenInTech #Accelerateconference

PSA April Fools: It’s only fun if no other being is harmed emotionally, physically, or mentally by your shenanigans. Be both silly *and* kind 💜 #AprilFools #PSA #CompassionInAllThings

Reversing the mani for April Fool’s #NailArt #Manicure #AprilFools

🎮Looking for video game to play while listening to audiobook. Prefer indie developers. Free-$10. PC. Available on Steam. Currently liking: Vampire Survivors, Emberward, Slay the Spire. #WSIB #VideoGames #booksky

Tech geek fun - first code review with my kid 🩷

@murderbotbot.bsky.social Hi, Murderbot. I didn’t have a ling enough rest period, and my performance reliability is down 10% today

“The reward for heroism is very rarely rest.” Fuck you and your truth @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social @dimension20.bsky.social #DungeonsAndDragQueens

@murderbotbot.bsky.social I’m really at my breaking point with humans these days. Advice?

I keep watching Reacher, even though it’s dumb as balls

Finished the final installment of Manners & Monsters series by @tillywallace.bsky.social. If you like Jane Austen, body horror, The Addams Family, and Egyptian mythology, this is the smash up you’ve been dreaming about. Highly recommend. #MannersAndMonsters #booksky

I’ve been listening to Marian Hussey read me books by @cjarcher.bsky.social and @tillywallace.bsky.social for the last couple of weeks. Her voice talent is exceptional. The breadth of her pitch and accent work is stunning. A joy to read with. #MarianHussey #VoiceActing #AudioBooks #booksky

Wrapping up Galvanism & Ghouls from Manners & Monsters series by @tillywallace.bsky.social. You may not have know you needed an Addams Family/Jane Austen smash up full of amazing body horror, but you *absolutely* do. #GalvanismAndGhouls #MannersAndMonsters #booksky

The Gorge is trying to put way too much holey plot into my action movie. Set pieces are kinda cool. Creatures are fun. Can’t help but notice she asks him all these questions about himself, and he asks her almost nothing. I could do with less dialogue 😂😂

Local brewery Triptych Brewing has a nice sunny lager - Herp Slurp. Can art is on point. Custom beer fundraiser for Wildlife Medical Clinic of IL. Lovely #TriptychBrewing #HerpSlerp #SupportYourLocalBreweries

Started listening Manners & Monsters by @tillywallace.bsky.social — because you know what regency fiction needs? More body horror. Bonus - beautifully read by Marian Hussey. #MannersAndMonsters #booksky

Finally grabbed Grimspace by @annaguirre.bsky.social. Just this opening is fantastic, and I’m so excited. If you haven’t read her Galactic Love series, you’re missing out. Get you some Ann Aguirre #Grimspace #SiranthaJax #booksky

Finished Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas. I am an emotional shell of a human. I need aftercare, so I’m turning to my alien porn tbr. Starting Banic by @minacarter.bsky.social #AlienBerserkersOfIzaea #Banic #romancereads #booksky

Got a 69 in the Vampire's Library. Level 69. Vampire Survivors. I am a child. #VampireSurvivors

Started reading CJ Archer’s Glass Library series this morning. Which I didn’t realize had a connection to the Glass and Steele series, despite the obvious inclusion of *Glass* in the titles. Me: “Why do these side characters seem so familiar?” (rolls eyes at self) #GlassLibrary #CJArcher #booksky

Working my way through Sarah J Maas’s Throne of Glass series. Part of a year long book group plan to read all the Maasverse. This is the only series I haven’t previously read. Heir of Fire has me crying in therapy waiting room. People are concerned #HeirOfFire #SarahJMaas #booksky

System Collapse wasn’t out when I first read Murderbot Diaries, so my re-read had a bonus book. What a treat. Also, I am now even more afraid of agricultural equipment. And round hatches *are* scarier than square hatches. @marthawells.com #MurderbotDiaries #SystemCollapse #booksky

Just finished Network Effect, from Murderbot Diaries (for the 2nd time) by @marthawells.com A.R.T. & Murderbot’s love story is an absolute fave, & I’ve read a *lot* of love stories. I forgot how A.R.T cleans up to meet Dr Mensah. My heart is warm & gooey. #MurderbotDiaries #NetworkEffect #booksky

I finally beat the first boss of Emberward, and I went to make happy sounds and look at my achievements. This game does not seem to have achievements? WHY AM I EVEN PLAYING? (Because it’s like a tower defense , tetris, and rogue-like smashed together - fucking brilliant) #Emberward #SteamGames