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So here's a timeline of some of the stuff that led to this lawsuit: (i had to abridge the alt-text because it is so long)

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I usually raise them both together, though in my mind I raise just one. 😆

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ONE WEEK until my comp title webinar! Join me LIVE on February 27 @ 1:00 p.m. to talk about the "rules" of comp titles... and how to break them responsibly. 😇😈 Register at www.writingcommunity.ca. #writingcommunity #amquerying #writerstruggles #writerslife #querytip youtu.be/quwzRkO4sB8

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Random PSA / Reminder: Bisexuals / Pansexuals /Omnisexuals in a committed, monogamous relationship haven't chosen a side, they've chosen a partner.

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FACT OR FICTION? You can't comp a book to a movie or TV show. #comptitles #amquerying #writingcommunity #writerstruggles

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I've been waiting for my usual HVAC company to show up for 3+ weeks to fix our overhead heater. I've followed up 3x. This morning they tell me they only have 1 guy who can work on it and he's been out of town this entire time with no ETA and "maybe I should call around." Why not tell me sooner⁉️🤬🥶

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Love finding just the right comps!

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I'm queuing up my studio for an intro video right now. 😃

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Okay, how am I only just now realizing that the title, author, and illustrator names of this book rhyme. 😆 Something's Wrong by Jory John and Erin Kraan.

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FACT OR FICTION? Comp titles have to have been published within the past 5 years (preferably 3). #comptitles #amquerying #writingcommunity #writerstruggles

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Good advice ⬇️

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A recent attack ad on a Bonnie Crombie presented her as weak and emotional, and I said (to a man), "How retro." He was like, "That's what all political ads are like. It's not cause she's a woman." For the hell of it, I watched 20 mins worth of ads on her male counterparts. Nope, all policy focused.

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😆

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Is the Canada flag emoji not working for others on Bluesky today? Could be just a cache issue, but I'm curious.

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2 WEEKS until Shall I Compare Thee, a #comptitles webinar! I'll be covering comp rules and myths so, in the days leading up to the webinar, let's discuss! 💿🐎FACT OR FICTION? You can't use blockbusters as comp titles. Feel free to discuss in the comments. I'll set the facts straight on Feb 27!

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Wait...it's #MSWL day? Well then! I'm currently only open to #kidlit graphic novels, but in general, I like: - complex caregiver/child relationships (I was raised in a kinship situation, and I like to see those complex layers in stories for kids) - economic differences authentically represented

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Your daily reminder that "woke" just means "cares about the daily lives and experiences of other people."

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The dessert books discourse had me thinking we were talking about books with anthropomorphic sweets. I was like, "What's wrong with that? Kids aren't gonna get cavities from Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast." 😆

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Attention American friends: BEHOLD, the t-shirt you didn't know you always needed: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1...

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If you see this, quote with four games you've played multiple times. N64 edition!!

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Don't be Trash #transmemes

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I'm lining up my speaking engagements for 2025. So far I have: 🖥️ Feb 27 - Comp Titles webinar 🛬 Mar 22 - Workshop in Toronto 🖥️ Mar 29 - Virtual agent panel 🛬 Apr 05 - Pitch session in Toronto + possible workshop All either in Canada or for Canadian organizations. No particular reason for that... 🍁

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