If I stare at Libby long enough one of my audiobook holds I'm first in line for will HAVE to come in right???

Welcome to my 2nd batch of #RevPit #10Queries! Like last time, I'll post five queries now, and then five more 30 mins later :) Note that these are all only suggestions, though I hope they are widely helpful. Also see my 1st batch posted Wed, and my #RevPitSpoilers thread. All boosts appreciated :)

Third Annual #KidLit4Ceasefire Fundraiser Silent auction 'Third Annual #KidLit4Ceasefire Fundraiser' hosted online at 32auctions.

The 3rd Annual KidLit4Ceasefire fundraiser ends in less than an hour! Still lots of amazing items without bids:

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a digital illustration in the style of a relief print depicting a black cat in a defensive pose holding a torn and tattered transgender pride flag in its mouth as it looks directly towards the viewer. the background is purple with some specks of blue and pink showing through, and behind the cat is a black midground resembling grass or flames. the top right corner features a box with a caption reading "T.D.O.V."

DON'T LET THE BASTARDS GET YOU DOWN 🏳️‍⚧️

#art #tdov #transart

I respect trans people, so it's such a little thing for me to not watch the Harry Potter trailer or show. The proceeds from that property go directly to funding anti-trans work. It's a straight line from HP to destroying lives.

I can actually SAVE TIME by not supporting this. It requires NOTHING.

they are unpersoning trans people at an accelerating rate and the democratic consultants are bleating its a 'distraction'

its the fucking ballgame

you either believe in human rights or you don't

"On Wednesday, January 7th, we stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns." 💔

a major american city is being forced to close schools because armed government agents are raiding and pepper spraying and terrorizing children and teachers for social media content

Giving Tuesday is approaching - just in time to launch our WriteHive Silent Auction! You can bid on more than 80 amazing items like signed books, character art and critiques for authors. Don't miss it!

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Janet saying: Fun fact: Columbus is in the Bad Place because of all the raping, slave trade, and genocide.

*Tradpub, idk why my autocorrect is insisting on Tradpup

With the Serial Numbers Filed Off: The Problem with Trad Pub Fanfic - Reactor Jenny Hamilton looks closer at three Dramione fics-turned-novels publishing this year.

Good article from Reactor that I finally got around to reading! If you keep seeing snippets of Tradpup Fanfic Discourse™️ and want to know what it's all about, here's a good spot to learn!

A graphic depicting the information I share above, plus a headshot of me

For this summer's #kidlit4ceasefire fundraiser, I've donated TWO query + 25-page critiques! Want an extra set of eyes on your querying package? Look no further! I promise I'm very thorough 😌 You can check out all of the items up for auction below!

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#amquerying

You've collectively donated almost $14,000 from this post in just under a week! A huge thank you to everyone who's sharing and donating. I promise you it makes a difference!

"How many times can you read different novels' takes on The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas?" Well the answer is at least two and probably more bc both I've read have been bangers

Let’s try this again with a working link:

There are moments where you don’t know what to say. You just want to scream.

If you need somewhere positive to put some energy on, I’m trying to make this the biggest fundraiser! 75/1000 item goal met!

Donate an item or three here:
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Calling all LGBTQ+ SFF authors! I started a new starter pack for us. Happy to add folks, please just share the link when you get a moment!

go.bsky.app/URHc5QB

From the iran community on Reddit: A haunting performance by an Iranian singer amid live fire over Tehran Explore this post and more from the iran community

This is a live performance of “Zombie” by The Cranberries, sung by an Iranian vocalist named Aidin Nazemi, while the city of Tehran is under the fire of war and visible anti-aircraft gunfire. #iran

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Hey Chuck, this decision rips health care away from Americans

How to Break a Heart: Subverting the Hero's Breakup Trope - Reactor Examining one of romantasy's often-unquestioned tropes.

Ooh, an article about my favorite series just dropped! reactormag.com/how-to-break...

The books NOW SHE'S DEAD by Roselyn Clarke and BLACK SALT QUEEN by Samantha Bansil

Hey, you! (Kindly, not meanly.) Go get my agents sibs' books, NOW SHE'S DEAD and BLACK SALT QUEEN! They both came out today and I'm diving straight in! 🤿

Full Manuscript Critique - MG or YA Auction item 'Full Manuscript Critique - MG or YA' hosted online at 32auctions.

✨Please help me spread the word as I try to raise $15K for families ASAP

I will be doing a 50-page YA SFF intensive limited to 20 authors this summer for #KidLit4Ceasefire fundraising. It will be epic!!!✨

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None of these men are legitimate scientists. This is not “good science.”

COVID doubled death rates in pregnancy pre-vaccine, and mountains of evidence show COVID causes worse outcomes for mom & baby. Evidence also shows vaccination has no adverse effects on pregnancy or baby but does protect them.

Israeli airstrike kills nine of Gaza doctor’s 10 children, reports say Dr Alaa al-Najjar was on duty at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis when she received her children’s bodies An Israeli airstrike on Gaza hit the home of a doctor, killing nine of her 10 children while she was on duty at her hospital, according to multiple media sources. Dr Alaa al-Najjar, a paediatric specialist at al-Tahrir hospital within the Nasser medical complex, was treating victims of ongoing Israeli attacks across the Palestinian territory on Friday when she received the bodies of nine of her children killed by a strike in Khan Younis. The eldest of the children was 12. Continue reading...

Israeli airstrike kills nine of Gaza doctor’s 10 children, reports say

My hand holding a small salad fork. The label attached to it says it's from At Home and costs $1.79

I think I've been pranked. Yesterday I got a package and I assumed it was one of my preorders coming in. Nope! It was a single salad fork, no note, that I absolutely did not order even though it was addressed to me.

...huh?

READ THE SPEAR CUTS THROUGH WATER

IT IS AMAZING

IT BROUGHT ME BACK TO LIFE FROM A NEAR-DEAD STATE AND I CANNOT SAY THAT ABOUT MANY BOOKS

Research at risk: Life-saving heart pumps for babies | Cornell Chronicle After receiving a stop-work order from the federal government, the future of a device to help children with heart defects is uncertain.

One of grants frozen at Cornell: $6.7M (4 yrs) to develop heart pumps for babies born w/ heart defects.

It took decades of work to get to point of prepping device for in-human clinical trials. No private company could do this.

The cruelty of the Trump administration is heartbreaking. So to speak.

Solo Fundraising Silent auction 'Solo Fundraising' hosted online at 32auctions.

Hi Everyone!

If you’re in need of a query critique, AMA call, bookmarks or social banners, 50-page critiques, Canva website, or a date-with-a-book, I’m continuing to fundraise here:
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Sandra

Yeah I'm not done thinking about this