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Ami McKay

@amimckay.bsky.social

Author of : THE WITCHES OF NEW YORK; THE BIRTH HOUSE; and BEFORE MY TIME. Novelist, memoirist, playwright, ink witch. Keeper of stories, spells, bees, and dreams.

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Voice of the moon Imbolc

My latest newsletter. The Birth House is about to turn 20! open.substack.com/pub/thecuref...

03.02.2026 23:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Season of Drought and resilience

My latest newsletter.
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26.10.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sending so much love and strength to all who are gathering to march and dance and sing and protest in peace. I’m in Nova Scotia, standing with you in solidarity, and making art inspired by resistance, hope and joy.
#nokings

18.10.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Also… time for an underground student press! Zines and broadsheets for everyone!!

16.10.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meanwhile in Canada

16.10.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

All right Hoosiers, get on the phone, email, snail mail, etc. and let school admins know this isn’t acceptable!
#freedomofthepress

16.10.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Resources for Whistle Warriors - Google Drive

drive.google.com/drive/mobile...

13.10.2025 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Stay strong, Chicago! Sending love, always. πŸ’—

13.10.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’‰ Nova Scotians can now book seasonal vaccines β€” COVID-19, flu, and RSV β€” at pharmacies, drive-through clinics, or Public Health Mobile Units. Appointments can be made online with a valid NS health card. Details:

novascotia.flow.canimmunize.ca/en/booking/c...

#NovaScotia #Vaccines #PublicHealth

09.10.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Go Cubs, go!!!!

08.10.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
β€˜Translators are not traitors’ poster

β€˜Translators are not traitors’ poster

My splendid translator in France, Mikael Cabon, asked me to support an urgent campaign, launching today, opposing AI being used instead of people. I do so willingly, and feel same on behalf of audiobook readers and bookworld artists. I hope readers worldwide will show their agreement.

30.09.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 197    πŸ” 99    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Make plans to visit Pjila'si, now on view at the Museum of Natural History. More than just a gallery, it's an interactive space that celebrates Mi'kmaw culture. Come to engage, learn, and reflect on the knowledge, skills, and adaptability of the Mi'kmaw people throughout history and to this day.

25.09.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so thrilled to share this news!!!

10.09.2025 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s A+ parenting!! 🌱 May your garden grow 😍

18.05.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Epic! (Also, give this man a malt cup!)

18.05.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SAVE THE DATE! It’s the talent portion of our 10th anniversary bash at Block Shop Books in Lunenburg Nova Scotia! #janedoucet @deanjobb.bsky.social @amimckay.bsky.social @tomryanauthor.bsky.social

27.04.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Rhubarb days and a bookstore birthday party!

Rhubarb Days - on rhubarb and resistance, and an upcoming bookstore reading!
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For I am a salt hag. The tide turns my blood, calls me down difficult paths. Each descent to the omen shore a chance to fill my garnering bag. Each descent, a rising excitement at wave magics, a beach to be combed for fresh flotsam auguries. – #EmilyCBanting, 1982 #WitchSky

30.04.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 222    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

Looking forward to this!

29.04.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tonight is the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride.

"Let the warning ride forth once more: tyranny is at our door."

19.04.2025 04:50 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Woooooohoooooo!!!

17.04.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Correct link :

museum.novascotia.ca/sites/defaul...

11.04.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for this excellent resource!

11.04.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poems for your pocket and your heart

Happy Poem in Your Pocket Day!

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10.04.2025 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NationalLibraryWeek
#LiteracyMatters

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😍

09.04.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same here in Nova Scotia, which is just one of many reasons why we need a Coastal Protection Act, now.

09.04.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0