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Reader, writer, editor, baker, sock zoologist, universal aunt, wayward. Tell your dog I said hi. (she/they) πŸΎπŸ–‹πŸͺπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ | melle most places | linktr.ee/melledotca

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Ontario to introduce bill exempting Premier, cabinet from FOI requests Government’s proposed changes follow its loss of court battle over call logs for Ford’s personal cellphone

This is also not great. We know Ford is corrupt and a liar. It's important that we are able to hold him accountable.

13.03.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Of possible use:

bsky.app/profile/juli...

12.03.2026 00:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It really is. But as a reader, there is never "fast enough". Thank you for not being GRRM, I guess? πŸ™πŸ˜‚

11.03.2026 20:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@jessiemihalik.com I was all pleased after finishing Silver & Blood because I thought Roses & Stone was coming out very soon.

Then I went and checked your feed and β€”Β WRONG β€”Β I was misremembering the recent cover reveal. Not til December. πŸ₯²

11.03.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nobody's Baby Β· Olivia Waite Β· Exclusive Interview Β· paulsemel.com Exclusive Interview: "Nobody's Baby" Author Olivia Waite \ In which she talks about this science fiction mystery novella.

No one likes babies. Especially when they just show up uninvited. So imagine if one did that on a cruise ship in outer space? You don't have to; author Olivia Waite did the work for you. In this Q&A, Waite talks about her new #SciFi #mystery novel, "Nobody's Baby."
paulsemel.com/exclusive-in...
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11.03.2026 17:44 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not to mention the number of β€œdogs” who could be actually be ancient Ottomans, taxidermied thylacines, slow-moving tortoises in the darkness…

10.03.2026 19:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Pretty sure at one point eight dogs were mentioned, then in a subsequent chapter, seven dogs. The chaos and uncertainty is the charm at this point.

Not like anyone would blink an eye to return to the Belvedere and see another random dog just hanging out.

10.03.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We have one of those in town. Real estate agent. Cherry on top is that she had the most cheap-ass pixelated wrap put on it and impressively managed to make it look even worse.

09.03.2026 23:57 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's fun to see the reactions of middle-aged men at the pet store when 20-something lasses working there ask if they need help carrying out large bags of dog food.

07.03.2026 15:36 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As a Canadian, I can appreciate this boycott at a cellular level.

Both because they completely fucked up the expansion in this country, then just cut bait and left, and also because Canadians love few things more than a very, very long-term grudge. ❀️

03.03.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations and happy pub day! Started it last night. God, I love those covers. πŸ’š

03.03.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of A Ghastly Catastrophe is a bluish green with gold lettering and silhouette figures of a Victorian couple dancing with gold filigree flourishes and blossoms of devil’s trumpet

The cover of A Ghastly Catastrophe is a bluish green with gold lettering and silhouette figures of a Victorian couple dancing with gold filigree flourishes and blossoms of devil’s trumpet

It is PUB DAY! Veronica Speedwell’s tenth adventure is in stores now. Huge thanks to everyone buzzing, posting, buying, and showing up for events. You are the best! πŸ¦‹

03.03.2026 16:13 πŸ‘ 148 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 7

I'm so sorry. That's a lot to juggle. Confident book people will Get It, though.

03.03.2026 02:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I knew they’d loosened up citizenship requirements. I didn’t realized we’re talking 1755 loose. 🀯

02.03.2026 23:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A dog who is running excitably towards me across some wet grass, having heard a rumour that for one week only I will do a cut, shampoo and blow dry for just Β£14.99.

A dog who is running excitably towards me across some wet grass, having heard a rumour that for one week only I will do a cut, shampoo and blow dry for just Β£14.99.

THREAD.

A collection of excellent dogs I have met on my adventures in the British countryside.

You will find the all-important captions to the photos in the alt text.

02.03.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 538 πŸ” 123 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 18

It is high comedy how far up their legs go under the floof. πŸ˜‚

02.03.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I guess 1970 was the beginning of "the late 1900s"...

If anyone needs me, I will be crypt dust.

28.02.2026 04:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Cute, retro, slight bowling vibe. 🀎

27.02.2026 17:10 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot from The Princess Bride with Vizzini and Princess Buttercup. With Vizzini saying, β€œYou’re trying to kidnap what I’ve rightfully stolen.”

Screenshot from The Princess Bride with Vizzini and Princess Buttercup. With Vizzini saying, β€œYou’re trying to kidnap what I’ve rightfully stolen.”

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26.02.2026 03:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Opens Google Meet: Get ready to look like Max Headroom.

25.02.2026 20:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm so excited to help @authoremmabarry.bsky.social reveal the cover to her next book, You, Me & The Conspiracy. As someone who has watched National Treasure too many times to count, I can't wait for this book to come out in November. Isn't the cover pretty? www.simonandschuster.com/books/You-Me...

25.02.2026 13:57 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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🀣🀣🀣 From SNL #ConnorStorrie

Accent Duel

25.02.2026 18:44 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

And will someone think of the mafia? How's a prince/assassin/muscle supposed to live his best life under these wishy washy conditions?

24.02.2026 23:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Bet he didn't even commit any light crimes to get her attention/win her back/avenge her slightest inconvenience. Hmph.

24.02.2026 22:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The Running Man... as a rom-com.

24.02.2026 18:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Interesting to see so many people speed run learning how problematic hockey culture is (including many, many of its players) while still enjoying the game.

But hey, it'll also help folks understand how Canadians are so good at holding grudges for a long, long time. πŸ˜‚

23.02.2026 16:40 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There were a lot of lesbians at the Brandi Carlile show last evening (unsurprisingly), and on the way to our seats we overheard part of a conversation among several women.

Woman 1: "Oh, no, we're married."
Woman 2: (With audible surprise and some horror) "To MEN???"

Still laughing...

19.02.2026 20:14 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Public Lending Right (PLR) Program It pays to have your books in Canada’s libraries! Learn more about the Public Lending Right Program

Just a reminder for everyone that the Public Lending Rights program in Canada is up and taking registrations for next year - publiclendingright.ca

Free money if your books are in libraries and you're a Canadian author. And this money goes direct to you.

19.02.2026 13:50 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Epstein files: β€˜No one is too wealthy or too powerful to be above the law’; rights experts demand accountability The large-scale disclosure of materials known as the β€œEpstein Files” has revealed β€œdisturbing and credible evidence” of what independent human rights experts describe as a possible global criminal ent...

May this go absolutely fucking nuclear.

news.un.org/en/story/202...

18.02.2026 20:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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DOG AT THE OLYMPICS
FULL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS

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