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Jan S. Gephardt (she/her) presents Weird Sisters Publishing! Science Fiction, Mystery, Fantasy and more! "We have Tales to Tell" - Animal-friendly #thedogdoesnotdie and inclusive. Note: Banner art is ©2023 by Jose-Luis Segura and used with permission.

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Recommend: Strong yes
Reread: each time I do, I enjoy it all over again.

10.03.2026 09:20 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Painting of a woman sitting by the bed rolling her eyes. Caption: When it's morning and people are using words and expecting things from me.

Painting of a woman sitting by the bed rolling her eyes. Caption: When it's morning and people are using words and expecting things from me.

Good morning, everyone! My body is up. My mind should follow later in the day.🥱🫩😴☕️☕️☕️

Have a great Tuesday!🙋‍♀️

#GoodMorningBluesky #Booksky #Translators #INeedCoffee

🎨 Not mine

10.03.2026 07:22 — 👍 15    🔁 3    💬 5    📌 0
The cover of “One of Our Own” shows protagonist Aethan in an enviro suit, wading away from the viewer into a glowing green stew of debris. The words say, “One of Our Own, A novel of the Thavir Imperium. Dora Furlong.” Cover is ©Dora Furlong, via Amazon.

The cover of “One of Our Own” shows protagonist Aethan in an enviro suit, wading away from the viewer into a glowing green stew of debris. The words say, “One of Our Own, A novel of the Thavir Imperium. Dora Furlong.” Cover is ©Dora Furlong, via Amazon.

Not everyone would send a young assassin to stop a civil war. But Aethan Ghais is no ordinary assassin. Read “One of Our Own” by Dora Furlong. #sciencefiction 🪐📚 #books #booksky 📚💙
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10.03.2026 09:14 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
This design has a background of wet-into-wet aquamedia, in red, fuschia, purple, blue, violet, aqua and yellow-orange. Inside a paler circle in the center, the words say, “Flow: The creative moment when a person is completely involved in an activity for its own sake. – Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.” Below that in smaller letters it says, “jennawebbart.com.”

This design has a background of wet-into-wet aquamedia, in red, fuschia, purple, blue, violet, aqua and yellow-orange. Inside a paler circle in the center, the words say, “Flow: The creative moment when a person is completely involved in an activity for its own sake. – Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.” Below that in smaller letters it says, “jennawebbart.com.”

Many #artists, #writers, and other #creative people talk about the #flow state. Have you experienced it? How do you know you’re there? Here’s the word from the “father of flow.” #ampainting #amwriting
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10.03.2026 09:13 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
This design centers on a photo of a man in a white lab coat cradling a longhaired brown tabby cat in his arms, next to an open wire cage. The words say, “FORENSIC VETS Can Alert to DOMESTIC ABUSE. Photo courtesy of University of Guelph, via Forensic Magazine.”

This design centers on a photo of a man in a white lab coat cradling a longhaired brown tabby cat in his arms, next to an open wire cage. The words say, “FORENSIC VETS Can Alert to DOMESTIC ABUSE. Photo courtesy of University of Guelph, via Forensic Magazine.”

Crime experts and #psychologists know #animalabuse often happens before and with #violence toward human #victims. Now #veterinarians are paying more attention to injured #pets
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10.03.2026 09:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Let’s get one thing straight: We are not a Christian nation. We are a nation where you are free to be a Christian.

Your religion guides you, not all of us. It’s as simple as that.

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Thanks for sharing this!

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Thanks for sharing this!

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Thanks for sharing my #WIPSnips!

09.03.2026 18:08 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks for reposting and sharing the word!

09.03.2026 18:07 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Against a dark background picture of an empty workout area, the words say, “He read on with a creeping sense of dread. They were to receive “hardening conditioning and special skills training,” under the direction of SDF Colonel Sabra Nasri. This was to continue until such time as either Nasri released them for SESU duty, or their special skills were required for an active situation. “We are well and truly screwed. “’This supersedes my, um, ‘former’ assignment?” Shiv scowled at her. “’Welcome to SDF, Starman Zhimon, Starman Morgan. Whole new career now.” Her teeth flashed with renewed glee. “But no, Charlie wouldn’t call it a smile.” “From Ch. 1, ‘Bones for the Children,’ WIP ©2026 by Jan S. Gephardt.

Against a dark background picture of an empty workout area, the words say, “He read on with a creeping sense of dread. They were to receive “hardening conditioning and special skills training,” under the direction of SDF Colonel Sabra Nasri. This was to continue until such time as either Nasri released them for SESU duty, or their special skills were required for an active situation. “We are well and truly screwed. “’This supersedes my, um, ‘former’ assignment?” Shiv scowled at her. “’Welcome to SDF, Starman Zhimon, Starman Morgan. Whole new career now.” Her teeth flashed with renewed glee. “But no, Charlie wouldn’t call it a smile.” “From Ch. 1, ‘Bones for the Children,’ WIP ©2026 by Jan S. Gephardt.

Here's my #WIPSnips from the latest XK9 #novel, "Bones for the Children."
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

09.03.2026 10:17 — 👍 26    🔁 2    💬 4    📌 0

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08.06.2025 00:06 — 👍 2465    🔁 227    💬 3    📌 33
This square design has a pale cream background with a few pastels biomorphic shapes on it. The header says, “WHY BOOK REVIEWS MATTER TO READERS.” Listed below that: “01 – Influences readers and potential buyers. -02 – Helps determine book’s value. 03 – Allows readers to let their voices be heard. 04 – Can be a nice thank you note to author.” Centered at the bottom it says, “lianageorge.com.”

This square design has a pale cream background with a few pastels biomorphic shapes on it. The header says, “WHY BOOK REVIEWS MATTER TO READERS.” Listed below that: “01 – Influences readers and potential buyers. -02 – Helps determine book’s value. 03 – Allows readers to let their voices be heard. 04 – Can be a nice thank you note to author.” Centered at the bottom it says, “lianageorge.com.”

Do you read #book #reviews? Do you write reviews for #books you’ve read and enjoyed? Some of the best are short & every review counts, for #authors! #BookLovers #BookReviews #amreading #BookSky📚💙
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09.03.2026 09:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
This mostly earth-toned design centers on a photo of one room in the Miniature Art Museum. It features an inlaid floor, four Ionic columns, six wall sconces, a stained glass arch over a pair of doors, and a fountain at the center of the room with a pedestal for the basin carved with three women in classical Greek or Roman style. Above, it says, “Miniature Art Museum / Long-Term Exhibition / Five Galleries – Rotating Exhibits.” Below is the square, turquoise museum logo, flanked on the left by the words, “National Excellence and Community Impact Campaign,” and on the right by “National Toy and Miniature Museum Kansas City, MO.” Photo courtesy of the National Toy and Miniature Museum.

This mostly earth-toned design centers on a photo of one room in the Miniature Art Museum. It features an inlaid floor, four Ionic columns, six wall sconces, a stained glass arch over a pair of doors, and a fountain at the center of the room with a pedestal for the basin carved with three women in classical Greek or Roman style. Above, it says, “Miniature Art Museum / Long-Term Exhibition / Five Galleries – Rotating Exhibits.” Below is the square, turquoise museum logo, flanked on the left by the words, “National Excellence and Community Impact Campaign,” and on the right by “National Toy and Miniature Museum Kansas City, MO.” Photo courtesy of the National Toy and Miniature Museum.

Do exquisite #miniature rooms delight you? How about a miniature #ArtMuseum with 5 #galleries and rotating #art #exhibitions that change periodically? See this masterwork by Chris Toledo at the National Toy and Miniature Museum in #KansasCity!
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09.03.2026 09:24 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
This square design centers on a photo of an adorable orange tabby kitten with big ears and green eyes sitting in a metal cage. The uncredited photographer caught it mid-meow. The words on either side of the photo say, “IT’S KITTEN SEASON! ADD ADVENTURE TO YOUR LIFE!” Photo courtesy of the City of Arlington, Texas Animal Services

This square design centers on a photo of an adorable orange tabby kitten with big ears and green eyes sitting in a metal cage. The uncredited photographer caught it mid-meow. The words on either side of the photo say, “IT’S KITTEN SEASON! ADD ADVENTURE TO YOUR LIFE!” Photo courtesy of the City of Arlington, Texas Animal Services

It’s #KittenSeason at your local #AnimalShelter! Do you need a little #feline energy in your life? You might even get a discount on a #cat or #kitten. #Shelters also need #fosters!

09.03.2026 09:23 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
This square design centers on a promotional image created by Kirkus Reviews, featuring “Bone of Contention” by Jan S. Gephardt. At left we see the book’s cover. At right the words say, “’A tense, inventive SF novel of loyalty, politics, and heroism, set in a vividly realized universe.’ – Kirkus Reviews.” Under that, it says, “BUY THE BOOK.” Above the image the words say, “A Featured Review in Kirkus Reviews Dec. 1, 2025 issue.” Below the image, it says, “Promotional image by Kirkus Reviews.”

This square design centers on a promotional image created by Kirkus Reviews, featuring “Bone of Contention” by Jan S. Gephardt. At left we see the book’s cover. At right the words say, “’A tense, inventive SF novel of loyalty, politics, and heroism, set in a vividly realized universe.’ – Kirkus Reviews.” Under that, it says, “BUY THE BOOK.” Above the image the words say, “A Featured Review in Kirkus Reviews Dec. 1, 2025 issue.” Below the image, it says, “Promotional image by Kirkus Reviews.”

Featured Review in a recent issue of Kirkus Reviews! Read more about our book “Bone of Contention!” #BookSky📚💙
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08.03.2026 10:09 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
On a square black background, this popular Internet meme centers on a photo of Chris Sarandon as Prince Humperdinck in the classic film, “The Princess Bride.” Above the photo the words say, “DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME:” Below the photo, the words adapt a quote from the film: “We’ve just sucked one hour of your life away. Tell me . . . How do you feel?”

On a square black background, this popular Internet meme centers on a photo of Chris Sarandon as Prince Humperdinck in the classic film, “The Princess Bride.” Above the photo the words say, “DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME:” Below the photo, the words adapt a quote from the film: “We’ve just sucked one hour of your life away. Tell me . . . How do you feel?”

Did you remember to “#springforward”? It’s one of the stranger customs in the contemporary world. Do you live where they do this? It contributes to #accidents, #heartattacks, and more, yet we just keep doing it. Why, do you think? #DST

08.03.2026 10:08 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
This montage was made from two images celebrating International Women’s Day. At the top is a graphic from the UN on the 2023 theme of “innovation and technology for gender equality.” Below that a second image from DNA India includes the words “International Women’s Day” and an illustration of a line of women from many cultures holding hands.

This montage was made from two images celebrating International Women’s Day. At the top is a graphic from the UN on the 2023 theme of “innovation and technology for gender equality.” Below that a second image from DNA India includes the words “International Women’s Day” and an illustration of a line of women from many cultures holding hands.

Happy #InternationalWomen’sDay! This is an annual #UN observance. Educated #women make massive contributions to their countries’ #economies and to wise #governance. #Equality #socialjustice
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08.03.2026 10:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
This square design has a variegated background of warm earth tones. It centers on a 3D mockup of an ebook version of “The Other Side of Fear,” by Jan S. Gephardt, in a white-e-reader frame. The words at the top say, “FREE EBOOK When you sign up for Jan S. Gephardt’s Newsletter.” Around the image of the book are six curly arrows that point to it from six descriptors: “Uplifted Dogs,” “Strong Female Protagonist,” “Hard Science Fiction,” “Humor,” “The Dog Does Not Die,” and “Space Adventure.” Under the ebook image is the Amazon reader rating of 4.5 with four and a half small red-orange stars. Below that a short review excerpt says, “’I really enjoyed this book . . . Loved the dogs; their personalities really shine.’ – Goodreads Review.” In the lower left corner is a QR Code labeled “NEWSLETTER.” Under that it says, “Cover art ©2020 by Lucy A. Synk.”

This square design has a variegated background of warm earth tones. It centers on a 3D mockup of an ebook version of “The Other Side of Fear,” by Jan S. Gephardt, in a white-e-reader frame. The words at the top say, “FREE EBOOK When you sign up for Jan S. Gephardt’s Newsletter.” Around the image of the book are six curly arrows that point to it from six descriptors: “Uplifted Dogs,” “Strong Female Protagonist,” “Hard Science Fiction,” “Humor,” “The Dog Does Not Die,” and “Space Adventure.” Under the ebook image is the Amazon reader rating of 4.5 with four and a half small red-orange stars. Below that a short review excerpt says, “’I really enjoyed this book . . . Loved the dogs; their personalities really shine.’ – Goodreads Review.” In the lower left corner is a QR Code labeled “NEWSLETTER.” Under that it says, “Cover art ©2020 by Lucy A. Synk.”

Get a bimonthly dose of the #Space #Dogs and a #FREE #ebook! My #newsletter is packed w/ original FREE #fiction downloads, #artwork, insider glimpses, previews, & much more! #theDogDoesNotDie #sciencefiction 🪐📚 #books #dogs #booksky 📚💙
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07.03.2026 08:37 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
This square image shows an analog clock face on a green surface that sort of looks like a grassy field. Blue skies with white fluffy clouds fill the background. The words say, “Spring forward. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this Sunday.” We found this photo unsourced on Pinterest, but there’s an NBC Peacock symbol on the number four on the clock face.

This square image shows an analog clock face on a green surface that sort of looks like a grassy field. Blue skies with white fluffy clouds fill the background. The words say, “Spring forward. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this Sunday.” We found this photo unsourced on Pinterest, but there’s an NBC Peacock symbol on the number four on the clock face.

Technically, #DaylightSavingsTime begins at 2 a.m. tomorrow. But most of us set our #clocks forward before we go to bed. Do you think we should keep it on #Standard? Or do you prefer Daylight Savings?

07.03.2026 08:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A black background sets off a photo of five books from Randal Spangler: two Draglings™ Coloring Books on the top row, and below them “The Draglings Bedtime Story,” “Counting with the Draglings,” and “D is for Draglings,” (story by Lauren K. Duncan). At the very top of the design is a jeweled crest and the words, “Randal Spangler.”

A black background sets off a photo of five books from Randal Spangler: two Draglings™ Coloring Books on the top row, and below them “The Draglings Bedtime Story,” “Counting with the Draglings,” and “D is for Draglings,” (story by Lauren K. Duncan). At the very top of the design is a jeweled crest and the words, “Randal Spangler.”

Beloved Draglings™ artist Randal Spangler offers gorgeous #children’s #picture #books 📚 and two coloring books! Great #gifts! #fantasyart #booksky 📚💙
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07.03.2026 08:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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This square design has a dark blue and black blended background. In the upper third, see a blue-and-white “Planet Comicon Kansas City” logo and the headline “THREE WEEKS FROM TODAY!” The lower 2/3 are centered on a photo of the crowd at the 2025 Comicon. Logo courtesy of Planet Comicon KC. Photo courtesy of the Kansas City Business Journal.

This square design has a dark blue and black blended background. In the upper third, see a blue-and-white “Planet Comicon Kansas City” logo and the headline “THREE WEEKS FROM TODAY!” The lower 2/3 are centered on a photo of the crowd at the 2025 Comicon. Logo courtesy of Planet Comicon KC. Photo courtesy of the Kansas City Business Journal.

Three weeks from today! We’ll be at @planetcomiconkc.bsky.social on behalf of Weird Sisters Publishing! We’ll once again join Kansas City Author Friend K. R. Gastreich with both of our full lines of books! Come see us there!
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06.03.2026 09:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
This square design centers on a matrix of 9 photos that offer thumbnails of each of the past 9 years’ Atrium Projects. The words say, “KEMPER ATRIUM PROJECT STARTS YEAR #10. All images are © their creators. See article for a complete list.”

This square design centers on a matrix of 9 photos that offer thumbnails of each of the past 9 years’ Atrium Projects. The words say, “KEMPER ATRIUM PROJECT STARTS YEAR #10. All images are © their creators. See article for a complete list.”

The Atrium Project at The Kemper #Museum of Contemporary #Art turns 10 this year! To honor the milestone, #curators have created a #retrospective of the past 9, alongside a kickoff of the 10th. #Show runs till April 19, 2026
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06.03.2026 09:06 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
This square design centers on a four-panel infographic from the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, via the BBC. The headline says, “Four Stages of Reef: What causes coral bleaching? At upper left is “Healthy: Coral and algae depend on each other to survive. If the environment is right, they both thrive.” Upper right: “Stressed: Multiple factors including a change in ocean temperature, pollution, and too much sunlight can cause algae to leave the coral’s tissue.” Lower left: “Bleached: Without algae, coral loses its major source of food, turning it white or very pale and leaving it at risk of disease.” Lower Right: “Dead: If factors change then a bleached coral can revive, but it takes years. If not, the vital ecosystems can ultimately die.”

This square design centers on a four-panel infographic from the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, via the BBC. The headline says, “Four Stages of Reef: What causes coral bleaching? At upper left is “Healthy: Coral and algae depend on each other to survive. If the environment is right, they both thrive.” Upper right: “Stressed: Multiple factors including a change in ocean temperature, pollution, and too much sunlight can cause algae to leave the coral’s tissue.” Lower left: “Bleached: Without algae, coral loses its major source of food, turning it white or very pale and leaving it at risk of disease.” Lower Right: “Dead: If factors change then a bleached coral can revive, but it takes years. If not, the vital ecosystems can ultimately die.”

Between August ’24 and May ’25 the worst bleaching on record hit the world-famous coral 🪸 reefs along the Western Australia 🇦🇺 coast. Globally 2024 was the #hottest #year on record. 2023 and 2025 are tied for second.
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06.03.2026 09:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
An illustration of a girl holding a pencil with the text "support human artists.” Below in smaller type it says, “Artwork © KaaiLeen. "

An illustration of a girl holding a pencil with the text "support human artists.” Below in smaller type it says, “Artwork © KaaiLeen. "

Do you? At Weird Sisters Publishing, we make it a point! #artwork by
KaaiLeen 🌱 @kaaileen.bsky.social ‬ #ArtMeansBusiness #NoAI #HumanArtists #artwork #ArtificialInteligence
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05.03.2026 08:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Did you know there’s a small #art #gallery inside the Westwood Kansas City Hall? Every month there’s a new #exhibition. Check their events page for the #show of the month. Open during City Hall operating hours. https://www.westwoodks.org/community/page/stiles-gallery-city-hall

Did you know there’s a small #art #gallery inside the Westwood Kansas City Hall? Every month there’s a new #exhibition. Check their events page for the #show of the month. Open during City Hall operating hours. https://www.westwoodks.org/community/page/stiles-gallery-city-hall

Did you know there’s a small #art #gallery inside the Westwood Kansas City Hall? Every month there’s a new #exhibition. Check their events page for the #show of the month. Open during City Hall operating hours.
www.westwoodks.org/community/pa...

05.03.2026 08:44 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
This square image shows a bumblebee on yellow sweet clover above, and a diagram from the published story below. Credits: Red-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius) on the yellow sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis). Tallinn, Estonia.By Ivar Leidus - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50238435 The importance of color, pattern, and shape for pollinator flower selection. Credit: Science Advances (2026). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adw9320

This square image shows a bumblebee on yellow sweet clover above, and a diagram from the published story below. Credits: Red-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius) on the yellow sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis). Tallinn, Estonia.By Ivar Leidus - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50238435 The importance of color, pattern, and shape for pollinator flower selection. Credit: Science Advances (2026). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adw9320

Decisions, decisions! How do #bumblebees on the wing find the most likely sources of nectar? These #scientists devised an #experiment that revealed 2-level thinking! #bees #insects #science
phys.org/news/2026-03...

05.03.2026 08:41 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I agree, but I thought this was interesting.

04.03.2026 12:03 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
On a deep violet background, the name “G. S. Norwood” is positioned over 3D views of “Deep Ellum Duet” as both an ebook on a tablet and a slender trade paperback. Their covers say, “Deep Ellum Duet. Two Amazing Stories in One Volume,” with the quote from Nebula-Award winner Elizabeth Ann Scarborough: “‘Some of the best stories I’ve ever read!’ G. S. Norwood. Cover art © 2022 by Chaz Kemp.”

On a deep violet background, the name “G. S. Norwood” is positioned over 3D views of “Deep Ellum Duet” as both an ebook on a tablet and a slender trade paperback. Their covers say, “Deep Ellum Duet. Two Amazing Stories in One Volume,” with the quote from Nebula-Award winner Elizabeth Ann Scarborough: “‘Some of the best stories I’ve ever read!’ G. S. Norwood. Cover art © 2022 by Chaz Kemp.”

Weird Sisters Publishing presents engaging #Occult #suspense by G. S. Norwood. When supernatural trouble enters Ms Eddy’s territory the wise and the lucky call on her. #urbanfantasy #book. #BookSky📚💙
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