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Ryan Alexanderplatz

@ryanhasbadtaste.bsky.social

Guy who reads (and is finally writing) | Co-host, VOLLMANNIA | Words in StatORec https://linktr.ee/TheRepublicofBadTaste?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=ced578b1-5f5a-4450-afc0-33649232dc12

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working on a horror novel means I wake up to late night emailed notes that just say things like "the pale lady who hides behind the bush"

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i keep forgetting i preorder kotfm - will be a nice surprise when that arrives at my door next month

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Blog 1 — Republic of Consciousness Prize

www.republicofconsciousnessprize-usa.com/news

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The Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada, has announced its 2025 shortlist!

Congratulations to the authors and publishers of these five remarkable books!

The winner will be announced on Tuesday, March 10.

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tonight

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i, on the other hand, would not object to be stranded on a deserted island with rachel mccadams

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finally seated

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finally watching

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Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise cloud communications.

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Join us as we celebrate the 2025 US Republic of Consciousness Prize Longlist!

Authors, translators, & translators will speak about each of these incredible selections.

This party - free & open to the public - will take place on Wed. Feb. 18 at 6pm CT. See you there! 🔗👇

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round two

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tonight, in our nation’s capital, it is happening again:

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even on my ol' reliable 1080p tv the picture quality of the arrow 4k seems apparent

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The Beginnings By Antonio Moresco Translated by Max Lawton The first novel in Moresco's magnum opus, the Games of Eternity trilogy. Publishing in 2026

Preorder ahead of the March release! store.deepvellum.org/products/beg...

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Immensely satisfying, and fitting, to arrive home to Maryland after several months away to an advanced copy of Anotonio Moresco’s THE BEGINNINGS — among my most anticipated of the new year. Thankful to @deepvellum.bsky.social and @maxlawton.bsky.social!

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not lace or leather @erikhasproblems.bsky.social

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NW the greatest to ever do it

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All Us Saints “All Us Saints is a gorgeous puzzle-box of a book, with the pieces carved from dread, sex, and secrets. Katherine Packert Burke has inventively inverted the psy…

www.bloomsbury.com/us/all-us-sa...

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Thanks to @katpburke.bsky.social for this advanced copy of ALL US SAINTS! — I can't wait to dive in; and I still need to get to STILL LIFE. Coming May 19! Preorder link 👇

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seems relevant

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To (playfully) differ with a writer over on Twitter, THE ROYAL FAMILY is not only my favorite WTV novel, but probably his best (so far):

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