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Serena Agusto-Cox

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Poetry evangelist, poet, editor of The Mid-Atlantic Review, Gaithersburg, Md. Book Festival poetry programming lead, swim-ma: Echoes Carry pre-order link: https://amzn.to/3YQN6Z5

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Trying to get 40 pre-orders in a month. Let me know if you’ve pre-ordered this debut collection.

24.02.2026 16:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Lake of bright blue water held within ice on top of a glacier.

Lake of bright blue water held within ice on top of a glacier.

If you have ever doubted that water really *is* blue, here's a photo of a meltwater pond on a glacier in Greenland. The water is pure, and the white background makes the colour obvious. You need a lot of clean water to see it, but the true colour of water is an incredibly striking brilliant blue.

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We had a wonderful time this week getting #BlackHistoryMonth off to an energetic start. We took more than 70 photos at Wednesday's event in Rockville, handed out awards, and recorded a live Black Coffee podcast. More photos here https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCJJ3n

06.02.2026 18:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson savvyverseandwit.substack.com/p/review-the...

03.02.2026 11:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer (audio) how can you become a serviceberry in a market economy?

Latest review: The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer open.substack.com/pub/savvyver... #nonfiction #audiobook #books

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Trevi Fountain fee takes effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist crowds Tourists hoping to get close to the Trevi Fountain had to pay 2 euros starting Monday as the city of Rome inaugurated a new fee structure to help raise money and control crowds.

Tourists hoping to get close to the Trevi Fountain had to pay 2 euros starting Monday as the city of Rome inaugurated a new fee structure to help raise money and control crowds. n.pr/49TzaE2

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Review: The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson savvyverseandwit.substack.com/p/review-the...

03.02.2026 11:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lots of Siskins at Warnham Nature Reserve during the weekend! #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #tranquillity #lovelife #mindfulness #nikon #nikonphotography #eastcoastkin

02.02.2026 06:52 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Ocean waves roll toward a sandy beach under a clear blue sky. White surf breaks in layered bands of deep blue and green water, with sea oats and spiky coastal plants framing the foreground. The horizon line is straight and calm, creating a bright, peaceful beach scene. A β€œjulesk.store” watermark appears in the lower left corner.

Ocean waves roll toward a sandy beach under a clear blue sky. White surf breaks in layered bands of deep blue and green water, with sea oats and spiky coastal plants framing the foreground. The horizon line is straight and calm, creating a bright, peaceful beach scene. A β€œjulesk.store” watermark appears in the lower left corner.

Took these heathens outside

Ocean is for you

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Code Blue

Would be an understatement.

30.01.2026 13:29 πŸ‘ 392 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1

Congratulations

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Verses till midnight: Cozy poetry book (Poetry by Any Pascual 4)

It’s release day! My new cozy poetry collection β€œVerses till midnight” is available now on paperback, Kindle and Kindle Unlimited.
I’d really appreciate if you could download and read it ASAP. Thank you! amzn.to/4jv8ywp

Sharing the link on your socials and reviewing on Amazon would be so helpful!

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Taffy by Josh Young | Mid-Atlantic Review

Today The Mid-Atlantic Review presents a poem by Josh Young.

midatlanticreview.com/2026/01/taff...

30.01.2026 14:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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MINNESOTA β€” Mom goes outside to warm up her car, ICE grabs her: "Please, my car kids are all alone in the house!”

So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it

(H/T longtimehistory)

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How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are

A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by nameβ€”citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.

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Two Tales: Jamali Kamali and ZundelState by Karen Chase Review In author Karen Chase's " Two Tales: Jamali Kamali and ZundelState,” two tales, one from the past and one from the future, showcase love born of outsiders.

Anthony Avina says of Karen Chase's Two Tales: Jamali Kamali and ZundelState "unique yet memorable story that is a must-read today." authoranthonyavina.com/2025/05/20/t... #indianfiction #karenchase #lgbtq

22.05.2025 19:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Latest poetry collection review is live #washingtonunbound for @saracahill.bsky.social check it out www.washington-unbound.com/bookreviews/... #poetry #poetryreview #poetrycommunity #bookreview @broadstonebooks

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Echoes Carry Echoes Carry

My debut poetry collection, Echoes Carry, is ready to pre-order: amzn.to/3YQN6Z5 #poetry thanks to @saracahill.bsky.social and Beltway Editions!! #indiepressrocks

20.01.2026 11:28 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Echoes Carry Echoes Carry

My debut poetry collection, Echoes Carry, is ready to pre-order: amzn.to/3YQN6Z5 #poetry thanks to @saracahill.bsky.social and Beltway Editions!! #indiepressrocks

20.01.2026 11:28 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Latest poetry collection review is live #washingtonunbound for @saracahill.bsky.social check it out www.washington-unbound.com/bookreviews/... #poetry #poetryreview #poetrycommunity #bookreview @broadstonebooks

06.01.2026 15:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
CCIS/Discover Student Travel

My daughter is fundraising for her April trip with Bel Canto Chorus to Pittsburgh for several vocal workshops and events! If you can spare $5, $10, $25 or any amount, it will go a long way: ccistravel.groupcollect.com/v2/fundraise...

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Kinship requires a leap of faith and a keen eye for beauty in darkness β€” Washington Unbound What Haunts Me by Bernadette Geyer is an intimate look at kinship and all the responsibilities and history it comes with. The narrator of these poems is looking at nature, their family, and events to...

My new poetry book got its first review!! Thank you @sagustocox.bsky.social for the very generous review of What Haunts Me!

#booksky #bookreview #poetrybook

www.washington-unbound.com/bookreviews/...

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Speak/Present at GBF How Can An Author Be Featured at the Gaithersburg Book Festival? Writers interested in being a Featured Presenter at the Gaithersburg Book Festival are encouraged to submit an application for consider...

Time again to apply for #GaithersburgBookFestival in Maryland: www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/participate/... #poets #authors #kidlit #YAfic #Histfic #nonfiction

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Speak/Present at GBF How Can An Author Be Featured at the Gaithersburg Book Festival? Writers interested in being a Featured Presenter at the Gaithersburg Book Festival are encouraged to submit an application for consider...

Time again to apply for #GaithersburgBookFestival in Maryland: www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/participate/... #poets #authors #kidlit #YAfic #Histfic #nonfiction

14.08.2025 22:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two Tales: Jamali Kamali and ZundelState by Karen Chase Review In author Karen Chase's " Two Tales: Jamali Kamali and ZundelState,” two tales, one from the past and one from the future, showcase love born of outsiders.

Anthony Avina says of Karen Chase's Two Tales: Jamali Kamali and ZundelState "unique yet memorable story that is a must-read today." authoranthonyavina.com/2025/05/20/t... #indianfiction #karenchase #lgbtq

22.05.2025 19:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just $74 away from my goal. Join the fundraising effort for The Inner Loop!

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I would love to reach the goal of $400

07.05.2025 13:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Poetry Contest Finalists - Gaithersburg Book Festival The 12 INCREDIBLE finalists for this year’s high school poetry contest have been selected! The top 3 Winners will be selected by our celebrity judge. You get to vote for Fan Favorite by clicking the β€œ...

High school poetry contest finalists’ poems are up and ready for Fan Favorite voting for #GaithersburgBookFestival vote now: www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/gbf-programs...

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2025 Write-a-thon The Inner Loop’s Write-a-thon is a day-long in-person event, in which writers commit to writing for 8 hours and enlist their friends and family to support them along the way! The Inner Loop’s goal is...

Almost halfway to my goal of raising $400 for @theinnerlooplit.bsky.social pledge your support for my goal of writing for 8 hours on June 1 @thewriterscenter.bsky.social app.99pledges.com/fund/theinne... #fundraiser #writeathon

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I signed up to write creatively for 8 hours in June to raise funds for @theinnerlooplit.bsky.social and it’s programs. Support me with donations today! app.99pledges.com/fund/theinne...
This gives me the time I need to write.

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