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leannareneehieber.bsky.social
Author of gothic, ghostly fiction & ghost-centered non-fiction celebrating women's history. Actress. Goth. Playwright. Ghost Tour Guide. A HAUNTED HISTORY OF INVISIBLE WOMEN and AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC (Kensington Books) STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL (Tor Books).
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Also if you feel strongly about Eric Adams, you should call your city councilmember to express that and ask for their position. You’d be surprised. Hochul’s stance is highly disappointing but it doesn’t come from nowhere. Press all your electeds. City elections are in 5 months. Ask candidates too.

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The last day to cast an in-person absentee ballot is March 29, while mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked on or before the day of the primaries on April 1, the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office said. https://buff.ly/3EQiGzm

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If you appreciate Teen Vogue’s journalism, support the workers who make it possible! Sign the petition!

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I ❤️NY

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just did the very first interview for my new book on radical labor history for kids, and it’s finally starting to feel real! preorders are live here :) www.simonandschuster.com/books/Fight-...

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Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie -Stop slouching, drink some water, take your meds. -You deserve kindness, especially from yourself. -The Cursed Object would like a “big snack please and thank you”. ❤️ Auntie Jilli

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It's quick and easy to get through to your Congressperson's office, let's give them the numbers that will either bolster their resolve (Dems) or worry them enough to at least think about what they are doing (GOP).

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Writers/Artists of any and all kinds of macabre creative works! This week's theme is SCIENCE! ecogothic, climate horror, dark sci fi, Frankenstein re-imaginings, Jekyll and Hyde re-imaginings, scientists evil or otherwise, etc. Tag #MorbidImagining to share your writing/art inspired by science

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If any Hugo Awards voters enjoyed Lower Decks, it would be very cool to get a nod! Thank you for your consideration. This is our entire campaign. 🖖

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this is a games store in Tulsa that’s been through hard times and is trying to pay its employees after losing business during storms and other issues this is the only Games store I’ve ever been to in my life that didn’t act misogynistic towards me Please share! www.gofundme.com/f/thrillhous...

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Reply says "If you buy this book my daddums made I'll purr real loud" *PSST* She'll purr anyway, but you'd be doing me a solid 💙📚

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One more time, because I’m not afraid of being fired from the VA - and I will NOT let this go quietly.

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That second paragraph is me to the core. I've even unsubscribed from free newsletters because they're hosted on Substack & I don't want to give them eyeballs/engagement.

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I cannot emphasize enough that the New York City subway is not scary. It’s one of my favorite parts of living here. I grew up in the suburbs having to drive on highways everywhere and that’s way scarier

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I love this article *so much*. And I adore 'Captain Bobo' and all his caretakers. 😭

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For all the USPS's faults, Americans have to realize: It's one of the best postal services in the world, even after being kneecapped by DeJoy. Fight for our postal service, guys. I know I will. It is an essential public good.

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REQUIRED READING come September!!!

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Had a great virtual author talk today with the great Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk, ME! Read my Ghost Ship chapter aloud for the 1st time! One of my favorites I've written for AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC: HAUNTED HISTORY STRANGER THAN FICTION, releasing 9/30: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/781356...

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Shock and awe. Brutality and chaos and cruelty. It’s all purposeful. It can be defeated. Stay alive. Spring is coming.

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“the United States is not a startup. The federal government exists to do all of the things that are definitionally not profitable, that serve the public good rather than protect investor profits. (The vast majority of startups also fail, something the United States cannot afford to do.)”

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If we can't sleep peacefully, they don't get to sleep peacefully. Don't call your republican reps because you think you can convince them. Call them because fuck them, they don't get a free pass on this shit.

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Calling all historical romance & historical women's fiction readers! Happy Release Day for @hopectarr.bsky.social's lovely STARDUST! The book is an intimate and heartfelt window into WWII civilian life, peppered with real historical figures, full of rich details and a complex love story. ✨✨✨

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I've been writing a series of essays for PBS on men whose style I admire. The latest is about James Baldwin, a man who knew how to sing through clothes. www.pbs.org/wnet/america...

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For the evening crowd. Sharpen your joy and protect your hope.

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Please call your people about Section 504. This is our lives on the line. Don’t throw disabled people away. time.com/7258245/disa...

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