@nicolesealauthor.bsky.social
I'm an author from Melbourne Australia.
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Love, Death, and other Melbourne Mishaps (88k) is a mixture of a romantic comedy and an urban romantasy set in Melbourne Australia. Think what we do in the shadows meets Notting Hill.
#LuckyPit #PopUpPit #popuppita
#LuckyPit #PopUpPit #popuppita
So apparently there's a thing going around where you post a vampire who isn't Dracula. And anyone who knows me will know exactly which vampire I'm going to post...
September 30, 2026 at 7:17 AM
So apparently there's a thing going around where you post a vampire who isn't Dracula. And anyone who knows me will know exactly which vampire I'm going to post...
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Good advice.
I hadn't realized that #betaread scammers were so prevalent until I started seeing them more and more on Bluesky. Here's a good breakdown of what these scams entail and how to vet any beta readers or #editors you work with:
winterandwords.tumblr.com/post/8131471... #writing #writingcommunity
winterandwords.tumblr.com/post/8131471... #writing #writingcommunity
⛔ How to spot beta reader and editor scams on Tumblr and beyond (and why it matters)
You may have seen posts from fake beta reader and editor accounts here or in other writing spaces online. Unfortunately, they often target young and/or inexperienced writers who are less likely to...
winterandwords.tumblr.com
September 19, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Good advice.
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Apparently people are sharing this far and wide on social media, which I think is horrible. This could cripple ICE operations. PLEASE do not share this.
September 5, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Apparently people are sharing this far and wide on social media, which I think is horrible. This could cripple ICE operations. PLEASE do not share this.
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Since I've heard from several Kensington authors who got emails from the Anthropic settlement administrator re: Kensington claiming 100% of the payout on their books, I contacted CEO Steven Zacharius.
He responded that Anthropic is aware of this issue & per Kensington's counsel, is correcting it.
He responded that Anthropic is aware of this issue & per Kensington's counsel, is correcting it.
September 3, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Since I've heard from several Kensington authors who got emails from the Anthropic settlement administrator re: Kensington claiming 100% of the payout on their books, I contacted CEO Steven Zacharius.
He responded that Anthropic is aware of this issue & per Kensington's counsel, is correcting it.
He responded that Anthropic is aware of this issue & per Kensington's counsel, is correcting it.
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Posting this for no other reason than to get more Looney Tunes circulating on Bluesky.
August 16, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Posting this for no other reason than to get more Looney Tunes circulating on Bluesky.
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A guide getting $$ back from a scammer, even wire transfers--as long as you realize within 72 hours you've been defrauded.
Most scams take much longer to become apparent, but there are still things you can do, like changing passwords & canceling credit cards
www.tuteladigitalis.com/blog/get-mon...
Most scams take much longer to become apparent, but there are still things you can do, like changing passwords & canceling credit cards
www.tuteladigitalis.com/blog/get-mon...
How to Recover Money From a Scammer: Honest Odds | Tutela Digitalis
How to recover money from a scammer depends on how you paid. Honest odds by method — cards, Zelle, wires, crypto, gift cards — and why 72 hours decide it.
www.tuteladigitalis.com
August 1, 2026 at 9:19 PM
A guide getting $$ back from a scammer, even wire transfers--as long as you realize within 72 hours you've been defrauded.
Most scams take much longer to become apparent, but there are still things you can do, like changing passwords & canceling credit cards
www.tuteladigitalis.com/blog/get-mon...
Most scams take much longer to become apparent, but there are still things you can do, like changing passwords & canceling credit cards
www.tuteladigitalis.com/blog/get-mon...
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Impersonation scams targeting writers are an epidemic.
To defend yourself: check any out-of-the-blue email that purports to be from a real person in publishing or Hollywood against Writer Beware's Impersonation List writerbeware.blog/2024/03/15/t...
To defend yourself: check any out-of-the-blue email that purports to be from a real person in publishing or Hollywood against Writer Beware's Impersonation List writerbeware.blog/2024/03/15/t...
The Impersonation List - Writer Beware
The most pernicious scams focused on English-speaking writers these days come from overseas: publishing/marketing/fake literary agency scams from the Philippines, and ghostwriting/publishing/marketing...
writerbeware.blog
August 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Impersonation scams targeting writers are an epidemic.
To defend yourself: check any out-of-the-blue email that purports to be from a real person in publishing or Hollywood against Writer Beware's Impersonation List writerbeware.blog/2024/03/15/t...
To defend yourself: check any out-of-the-blue email that purports to be from a real person in publishing or Hollywood against Writer Beware's Impersonation List writerbeware.blog/2024/03/15/t...
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The Andrew Tate arrest, a commemorative trading card
July 19, 2026 at 7:29 PM
The Andrew Tate arrest, a commemorative trading card
And... I've also entered small pitch. I've had a busy day today lol.
@smallpitch.org
#writingcommunity
@smallpitch.org
#writingcommunity
July 13, 2026 at 4:19 AM
And... I've also entered small pitch. I've had a busy day today lol.
@smallpitch.org
#writingcommunity
@smallpitch.org
#writingcommunity
@writersvictoria.bsky.social
So... I entered the Writer's Victoria short story competition
#writingcommunity
So... I entered the Writer's Victoria short story competition
#writingcommunity
July 13, 2026 at 3:59 AM
@writersvictoria.bsky.social
So... I entered the Writer's Victoria short story competition
#writingcommunity
So... I entered the Writer's Victoria short story competition
#writingcommunity
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The pitch submission window opens soon! Are you ready?
Details, guidelines & FAQ on our website 👇
Details, guidelines & FAQ on our website 👇
#SmallPitch, the big pitch event for small presses
smallpitch.org
July 11, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The pitch submission window opens soon! Are you ready?
Details, guidelines & FAQ on our website 👇
Details, guidelines & FAQ on our website 👇
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New #WriterBeware blog post: Not sure of the authenticity of an email you just received? You may not need to look beyond the address.
A primer on the email formats used by publishing scammers & how to identify them, w/ many examples from Writer Beware's files writerbeware.blog/2026/06/30/t...
A primer on the email formats used by publishing scammers & how to identify them, w/ many examples from Writer Beware's files writerbeware.blog/2026/06/30/t...
The First Clue to an Email Scam May Be the Address - Writer Beware
I doubt that there will be anyone reading this article who hasn’t been targeted by a writing scam. That’s how prevalent and aggressive they are these days. Fraudsters who prey on writers employ a vari...
writerbeware.blog
June 30, 2026 at 5:32 PM
New #WriterBeware blog post: Not sure of the authenticity of an email you just received? You may not need to look beyond the address.
A primer on the email formats used by publishing scammers & how to identify them, w/ many examples from Writer Beware's files writerbeware.blog/2026/06/30/t...
A primer on the email formats used by publishing scammers & how to identify them, w/ many examples from Writer Beware's files writerbeware.blog/2026/06/30/t...
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This stray cat asks this boy with his paw if he's trustworthy. When he feels safe, he lies down on his lap.
Original post
Original post
June 30, 2026 at 10:53 AM
This stray cat asks this boy with his paw if he's trustworthy. When he feels safe, he lies down on his lap.
Original post
Original post
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I have an update on Betty, the only person I’ve ever posted a GFM for because I know her so well. She desperately needs our help.
If you can lend a hand, it would be greatly appreciate it. If not, I completely understand. A repost reaches far and wide, and it’s free.
gofund.me/c20d8437e
If you can lend a hand, it would be greatly appreciate it. If not, I completely understand. A repost reaches far and wide, and it’s free.
gofund.me/c20d8437e
Donate to Help Betty Restore Her Home After Water Damage, organized by Patricia Winter
Betty is 84 years old, and I’ve known her for many years. She has alwa… Patricia Winter needs your support for Help Betty Restore Her Home After Water Damage
gofund.me
June 29, 2026 at 12:03 AM
I have an update on Betty, the only person I’ve ever posted a GFM for because I know her so well. She desperately needs our help.
If you can lend a hand, it would be greatly appreciate it. If not, I completely understand. A repost reaches far and wide, and it’s free.
gofund.me/c20d8437e
If you can lend a hand, it would be greatly appreciate it. If not, I completely understand. A repost reaches far and wide, and it’s free.
gofund.me/c20d8437e
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Idk who needs to hear this but if you want to make a game and you're holding yourself back because you think it's not unique/special enough to stand out... just make it. If it's an idea you're passionate about, it doesn't matter. Just make the game. Make it and be proud you made it. It's yours.
June 22, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Idk who needs to hear this but if you want to make a game and you're holding yourself back because you think it's not unique/special enough to stand out... just make it. If it's an idea you're passionate about, it doesn't matter. Just make the game. Make it and be proud you made it. It's yours.
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Dead Poets Society (1989)
Director: Peter Weir
Director: Peter Weir
June 20, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Dead Poets Society (1989)
Director: Peter Weir
Director: Peter Weir
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Shout out to all to all of the #literaryagents out here on social media connecting to us #writers. We are chasing dreams and working on our craft. Your words of encouragement, tips, advice, and candor are very appreciated 🙌🏽 #amquerying
June 20, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Shout out to all to all of the #literaryagents out here on social media connecting to us #writers. We are chasing dreams and working on our craft. Your words of encouragement, tips, advice, and candor are very appreciated 🙌🏽 #amquerying
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I read somewhere that webrings were coming back and I was like “nah “, but look here…
The Indie Press Webring is growing, and it's all thanks to y'all! I really appreciate the way folks are boosting our posts and helping more publishers and readers learn that we exist. Check it out if you haven't yet, we're adding more indie presses all the time!
indiepresswebring.com
indiepresswebring.com
June 20, 2026 at 6:16 PM
I read somewhere that webrings were coming back and I was like “nah “, but look here…
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Is the Microsoft Office Ribbon causing people to have fewer children? A provocative new working paper explores the persistent drop in birth rates since Office 2007 was introduced nearly two decades ago.
June 14, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Is the Microsoft Office Ribbon causing people to have fewer children? A provocative new working paper explores the persistent drop in birth rates since Office 2007 was introduced nearly two decades ago.
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Amazon MGM Studios has cancelled the new Stargate revival ... but fans aren't taking it lying down! Join Darren and David to catch up on the latest on the #SaveStargate campaign that kicked off this week.
LIVE Friday, June 12 at 3pm PT (6pm ET, 11pm BT): youtube.com/live/7BK...
LIVE Friday, June 12 at 3pm PT (6pm ET, 11pm BT): youtube.com/live/7BK...
June 12, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Amazon MGM Studios has cancelled the new Stargate revival ... but fans aren't taking it lying down! Join Darren and David to catch up on the latest on the #SaveStargate campaign that kicked off this week.
LIVE Friday, June 12 at 3pm PT (6pm ET, 11pm BT): youtube.com/live/7BK...
LIVE Friday, June 12 at 3pm PT (6pm ET, 11pm BT): youtube.com/live/7BK...
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Amazon MGM Studios has cancelled the new Stargate revival ... but fans aren't taking it lying down! Join Darren and David to catch up on the latest on the #SaveStargate campaign that kicked off this week.
LIVE Friday, June 12 at 3pm PT (6pm ET, 11pm BT): youtube.com/live/7BK...
LIVE Friday, June 12 at 3pm PT (6pm ET, 11pm BT): youtube.com/live/7BK...
June 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM