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Katherine Karch

@karchwrites.bsky.social

#Teacher, #Author, #AudiobookNarrator. Collector of hobbies. Mostly harmless. Probably human. Definitely a Nerd. Member #CodexWriters. Stories in Metaphorosis, Uncharted, MetaStellar, Radon Journal, Unnerving... www.katherinekarch.com

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Latest posts by karchwrites.bsky.social on Bluesky

Got a new mic! This weekend is going to all about getting to know it.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs0B...

#voiceacting #voiceover #audio #microphone #audiobooks #hobby #havingfun #YouTube #Video

02.11.2025 00:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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No Kings 10/18/2025
Favorite signs

19.10.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 815    πŸ” 211    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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No Kings 10/18/2025
Favorite signs

19.10.2025 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 222    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
Screenshot of the White House account’s new BlueSky account with a popup window that reads β€œBlock Account? Blocked accounts cannot reply in your threads, mention you, or otherwise interact with you”

Hell yes, I’m blocking this account.

Screenshot of the White House account’s new BlueSky account with a popup window that reads β€œBlock Account? Blocked accounts cannot reply in your threads, mention you, or otherwise interact with you” Hell yes, I’m blocking this account.

Me: The White House is filled with abusers and trolls.

BlueSky: β€œBlock Account? Blocked accounts cannot reply in your threads, mention you, or otherwise interact with you.”

Me: Absolutely.

#NoKings #NoFascists #Resist

19.10.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The best response to the White House’s new BlueSky β€œtroll” account is to actively seek it out and block it. Preemptively deny the $h!tbags an audience. Close the door in their faces, so to speak. It’s not like the account is going to share anything even remotely useful.

#NoKings #BlockFascists

19.10.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Screenshot form MarioKart 8 showing a three-way tie for first place. Toad, Bowser, and Yoshi all have 37 points.

Screenshot form MarioKart 8 showing a three-way tie for first place. Toad, Bowser, and Yoshi all have 37 points.

The final race was high stakes!! #mariokart8 #familyfun #nintendo #videogames

14.09.2025 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Audible Exploited Brandon Sanderson
YouTube video by Daniel Greene Audible Exploited Brandon Sanderson

Have you heard about the new Royalty Share model Audible is implementing? The race to the bottom is accelerating, and Audible is hoping no one notices their "bait & switch" tactics. (p.s. The video isn't about Brandon Sanderson) #audible #audiobooks #authors

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfSW...

07.09.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Amazon Sign-In

Here you go:
www.acx.com/narrator?p=A...

20.08.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

New audiobook sample recorded, processed, and posted up on ACX today. That brings me up to 4 samples posted. Not sure how many is ideal, but I'm starting to build up a decent library, I think.

#voiceacting #beginner #audiobooknarrator #ACX #havingfun

20.08.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
An all black XLR large diaphragm condenser microphone positioned on a boom arm with a pair of black headphones hung over the same boom arm. The desk and walls beneath and behind it are all covered in dark moving blankets. The entire space is illuminated with a clip-on desk lamp.

An all black XLR large diaphragm condenser microphone positioned on a boom arm with a pair of black headphones hung over the same boom arm. The desk and walls beneath and behind it are all covered in dark moving blankets. The entire space is illuminated with a clip-on desk lamp.

New recording space, complete. Materials used: thick pile rug, layered moving blankets, staple gun, quilted placemats. VO coach confirms, sound quality is great. Now to start auditioning for #audiobooks. Here's to exploring new interests. #VO #VoiceOver #Audio #Audiobooks #DIY #HomeStudio

08.08.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We need optimism now more than ever!

02.08.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love my kneeling chair, but a three hour long live proofing session was a bit too much for it. (😩, my knees!)

31.07.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🀣🀣🀣🀣

30.07.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s amazing, congrats. My entire household loves the HTTYD books, TV show, and animated films. Haven’t seen the latest yet. What did you do with the TV show?

24.07.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep. Publishers are WELL AWARE of this, too, otherwise they wouldn't bother with *any* book tours or ad campaigns. If they think something won't move the needle, they don't fork out.

It's just that they only want to give those things to the authors who they want to sell well. *shrug*

23.07.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 886    πŸ” 146    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 16

You know, I really wish this man would go away and never come back.

21.07.2025 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The Salem Willows fishing pier at sunset, crowded with 50+ people all fishing for squid.

The Salem Willows fishing pier at sunset, crowded with 50+ people all fishing for squid.

This was the Salem Willows pier Friday evening. The next morning it was empty of people but bits of fishing line of varying lengths were strewn everywhere. People come to fish, to enjoy the ocean’s bounty, yet they have no appreciation or gratitude for its gifts. Absolutely shameful. #dobetter

21.07.2025 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A great ReaderCon this year! Amazing panels & discussions. Great hallway conversations. Fantastic authors & editors. The Karaoke party was pretty rad too, from what I heard. Great to reconnect with friends. Sorry if I missed you. We'll get another chance next year.

#readercon #writingcommunity

20.07.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m helping out w/ audio at this year’s #ReaderCon. #Volunteering to help the #SFFH community is my small way of fighting back against policies & actions meant to dismantle and destroy writers, artists, creativity, and critical thinking thought.

#resist #support #celebrate #protect

20.07.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First #ReaderCon selfie, with
β€ͺ @karchwrites.bsky.social. Awesome time catching up before programming began. Other members of Aurora Street critique group are also here (@bethanypowell.bsky.social and @larkmorganlu.bsky.social). Former member β€ͺ @willmcmahon36.bsky.social is here too.

18.07.2025 03:05 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Salem Willows/Beverly harbor at low tide. Lots of Moore’s boats stud that still water’s surface.

Salem Willows/Beverly harbor at low tide. Lots of Moore’s boats stud that still water’s surface.

Three white egrets spread out along a rocky shore at low tide.

Three white egrets spread out along a rocky shore at low tide.

A rocky coastline extends into the distance with a few coastal homes visible in the distance. The sky is streaked with alto cumulus clouds that stretch to the horizon.

A rocky coastline extends into the distance with a few coastal homes visible in the distance. The sky is streaked with alto cumulus clouds that stretch to the horizon.

A beautiful low angle photo of Salem Harbor in the low, warm light of early morning.

A beautiful low angle photo of Salem Harbor in the low, warm light of early morning.

Views from today’s walk. I love coming here in the mornings, starting my day with the scent of the sea in my nose and a gentle peace in my heart.

#ocean #oceanlife #mornings #nature #beauty #coastalphotography #iphone16 #salemmassachusetts

27.06.2025 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A very DIY home recording space with a laptop, iPad, microphone, and audio interface surrounded by moving blankets.

A very DIY home recording space with a laptop, iPad, microphone, and audio interface surrounded by moving blankets.

Last fall I picked up a new hobby. Now that it’s summer, I get to spend more time on it. Getting my ACX profile set up and samples uploaded. Having fun and learning many new skills!

#havingfun #hobbies #voiceover #narration #audiobooks #neverstoplearning #trynewthings #growthmindset #summer

26.06.2025 00:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Spouse finally convinced me to upgrade my iPhone. Went from a 2nd gen SE to a 16. Omg, they’re so different! I’m having serious technological vertigo right now.

#Technology #WhenDidIGetSoOld

22.06.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Must Read Short Speculative Fiction: May 2025 - Reactor May's standout short fiction includes mermaids, vampires, 'droids, dukes, gods, devils, and more...

Need something new to read? Here are my ten favorite short speculative fiction stories from May. reactormag.com/must-read-sh...

18.06.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 76    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 11

Started watching a movie last night on Prime Video β€œfree with limited interruptions.” It got late so I decided I’d finish it today. This morning, the movie’s suddenly only available to rent/buy. πŸ™„πŸ˜‘

Yeah, nope. Not paying $$ to watch the last 20 minutes of a mediocre Vin Diesel flick.

16.06.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Currently broadcasting from Atlanta

14.06.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Get more from Anomaly on Patreon Creating Micro Science Fiction

Check out Anomaly, a Patreon magazine of short, dark sci-fi stories. The first three stories are up free for anyone to read. Right now we publish two stories per month, available to read at the free tier, and do interviews with the authors for our paying Patrons. Check us out!

patreon.com/AnomalySF

23.05.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photograph of an ocean pier stretching away to toward the ocean's horizon with a moored sailboat visible in the distance and a hazy outcrop of land even farther away behind it.

Photograph of an ocean pier stretching away to toward the ocean's horizon with a moored sailboat visible in the distance and a hazy outcrop of land even farther away behind it.

The school year is almost over, and my summer season has returned. The new pier in Salem, MA is gorgeous. I felt a swell of gratitude for simply existing as I stood at the end of it today and gazed out at the ocean. So beautiful.

#nature #ocean #seaside #photography #SalemMA

07.06.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Though I'd share a link to a sample test recording I did with the mic I built, Serena (parts purchased via JLI electronics). I think it sounds decent, but I have limited experience. #DIY #Hobby #Audio #Sound #Microphone #VoiceOver

drive.google.com/file/d/10TAW...

31.05.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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