Regina Rizzo (@reginarizzo) Bsky

I transcribed another YouTube video. Buffalo, NY’s MAFIA territory was HUGE!
#research #mafia #buffalo #buffalony #newyork #italianamerican #sicilian #amwriting #ownvoice #writingcommunity #writersofbluesky #writersonbluesky #authorcommunity #authorsofbluesky #authorsonbluesky #transcription

14 hours ago 2 0 0 0

I started reading I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt. I believe a writer should consume as many stories as they can in the genre they are writing, but this one is a tough read.

Also, this is the most inconsistent I have been all year and I’m really disappointed in myself. #writerscommunity

1 day ago 0 0 0 1

64 days of productivity towards finishing my rough draft of “Vendetta for Salacity”! Also, watch the video. It’s some pretty interesting stuff about the latest book I read. #thedescendant #lindastasi #bookreview #amreading #readersofbluesky #bookstagram #booktok #bookthreads #italianamerican #mafia

3 weeks ago 6 0 0 1

I started to read The Descendant by Linda Stasi. I have so much to say about it, but I have been going through hell. I know no one wants to hear it, and complaining to the void of strangers on the internet is pitiful. I have a lot to say about this book though when my mind is better.

3 weeks ago 0 0 0 1

I finished reading The Godfather by Mario Puzo. #mafia #mafiastory #mobstory #thegodfather #italianamerican #sicilian #mobromanchy #mafiaromance

1 month ago 0 0 0 1

I have been going through so much with my mother. She is out of state and we are trying to get her back home. Her health is deteriorating. After her, I promise this has been my second priority. At least I’m managing to read, even if I couldn’t get out of bed a couple days ago from all the stress.

1 month ago 1 0 0 1

If I’m going to write a MAFIA book, I should read the MAFIA book, The Godfather by Mario Puzo. #thegodfather #mariopuzo #respect #mafia #sicilian #proud #italianamerican #classic

1 month ago 0 0 0 1

I have a question for authors. I have three publishers following me on Bluesky now since I have joined. Is this normal? I just have nothing to base this on or anyone to ask really if this is normal or not.

1 month ago 0 0 0 0

I finished transcribing the video. That took a lot longer than I thought. I have like 50 million more videos to go. #medusa #transcription #transcribe #research

1 month ago 0 0 0 1

Worked on transcribing the same video as yesterday.

1 month ago 0 0 0 1

I transcribed a video about Medusa. I avoided transcribing any interviews today because I can’t stand listening to myself. It’s the worst. I’m difficult ot listen to. #medusa #gorgon #arethusa #sicily #greece #mythology #myth #greekmyth #transcription #research #artemis #athena #pegasus #chrysaor

2 months ago 1 1 0 1

In the spirit of Scream 7 coming out, it made me think how Neve Campbell was my bisexual awakening back in 1998 with the film Wild Things.

Did you have that one person who helped you realize your sexual orientation? Also, what’s your favorite scary movie?

#xennial #screamqueen #ScreamMovie #90s

2 months ago 0 0 1 0

I’m Sicilian, so I thought writing a sapphic mob story would be fitting.
#Mafiaromance #mafia #buffalo #sapphicbooks #ownvoice

2 months ago 1 0 0 1

#Iara #yara #brazil #mermaid #siren #melusine #melusina #serpent #fairy #france #research #consistency #productivity #goals #motivation #lgbt #sapphic #retelling #medusa #mafia #mafiaromance #agegap #ownvoice #amwriting #writerscommunity #authorscommunity #writersofbluesky #writersonbluesky

2 months ago 1 0 0 1

I’m getting close to the end of my years of research and it’s causing me anxiety lol. I have used it as a way to delay writing, and a means of procrastination - even though it was necessary. More explanation in the attachments below. #research #procrastination #interviews #ethnography #sicilian #ny

2 months ago 0 0 0 1

Today has been rough. Today has been 30 years since my grandfather died and I’m facing my own immortality because of a health issue. Anyway, I learned more about Melusine and the Naga today.

2 months ago 0 0 0 1

I did work for my story earlier than usual today. After the Zoom chat I decided to just stay in my office and work on research before tattoo class later tonight. #artistandwriter #artist #writer #balance

2 months ago 1 0 0 1

I took a chance and joined writer’s coffee hour Zoom thing and had a great time!

#writerscommunity #authorsofbluesky #authorscommunity #community #writersofbluesky

2 months ago 1 0 0 0

Yay! A 25 day milestone!

2 months ago 0 0 0 1

I missed 4 days of work. 2 were intentional because I had company come in from Canada. The other 2 days were unexpected and due to being sick. #pseutumorcerebri #pseudotumor #intracranialhypertension #idiopathicintracranialhypertension #migraine #pcos #polycysticovariansyndrome #neurology

2 months ago 1 0 0 1

I can’t bring myself to hashtag today.

2 months ago 0 0 0 1

Same old, same old. Kind of getting mind-numbed reading essay after essay about the same story. I’m getting through it though. Just posting to keep myself accountable. #bored #overit #mindnumbing #duediligence #blah #zzz #sleepy #next #accountability #consistency