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Vera Kabushemeye
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Hard Knock Love by Elizabeth Njogu | ARC #bookreview

This week, I'm examining a (kind of) office romance full of drama and messy, messy relationships😈

Check out my in-depth review->

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Hard Knock Love by Elizabeth Njogu | ARC Book Review
Check out Elizabeth Njogu’s hard-hitting romance: Hard Knock Love. Find out what makes this story work and whether you should add it to your TBR.
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August 9, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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The eldest royal princess of the current Buganda Kingdom wrote a comic about her ancestors. Should we expect less from such endeavours?

Our latest by @verak.bsky.social

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Legend of Buganda: A Vanity Project That Could Have Been More
The eldest royal princess of the current Buganda Kingdom wrote a comic about her ancestors. Should we expect less from such endeavours?
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June 24, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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To start with, here's a mini review of Chiba Kyoukan wa Nabikanai (aka) Instructor Chiba Isn’t Flattered
by Kingyobachi Deme

Romance - BL - ✨✨✨✨

Synopsis: Chiba is the most popular instructor among female students for his soft manner, careful guidance, and sweet looks....

1/6🧵
Chiba and Yaotome, the main characters of Chiba Kyoukan wa Nabikanai (aka) Instructor Chiba Isn’t Flattered by Kingyobachi Deme are in a car, one leaning toward the other, their eyes fixed on each other. Street lights and neon signs glow around them.
June 10, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Welcome to the newest home for manga, anime, manhwa, donghua, etc reviews✨️
June 10, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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"I still believe that the general message the novel makes is a good one... Thought stopping techniques won’t cure your depression, but you can manage it by other means."

By @verak.bsky.social

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#thesecretworldofbriarrose #reading #yafantasy #yaromantasy #novels
Cindy Pham Was Not Ready for The Secret World of Briar Rose
When someone of great taste and a keen eye turns their hand to that same craft, there’s an expectation that anything they produce will be…
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June 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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I'm back with another review! This time, I'm diving into A Random Tavern by Duncan Wilson. This cosmic horror novella is so melodious and upsetting and an alround a wild, wild trip✨️

Read more about it here:

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A Random Tavern by Duncan Wilson | Book Review
Find out what makes A Random Tavern by Duncan Wilson such an interesting novella. Discus its eldritch horror themes and melodious lines.
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March 29, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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Nous continuons à nous battre pour un Burundi où les femmes ont un accès égal aux opportunités, à l'éducation et à la représentation politique. Le parcours n'est pas terminé, mais chaque pas dans la bonne direction construit un avenir meilleur.
March 8, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Après la guerre civile, après les génocides, nous avons vu émerger divers mouvements visant à lutter contre la violence basée sur le genre, l'héritage et l'égalité salariale.
March 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Les actions collectives des femmes burundaises de la période précoloniale à la post-indépendance du Burundi témoignent de notre résilience. Notre activisme repose sur le dos de nos prédécesseurs et s'étend pour inclure des femmes et des filles de toutes classes socio-économiques.
March 8, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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This week I reviewed The Dead Withheld by LD Lewis, a short sapphic noir investigation you will love✨️✨️✨️

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Book Review of The Dead Withheld by L D Lewis
Jump into the neo-noir world that is San Guin with detective Dizzy Carter. Discover how this short novel mixes the fantastical with classic noir elements.
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March 1, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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I'm starting the year with an ARC #bookreview of Dark Chronicles by Karmen Spiljak, a collection of speculative short stories✨

Find out my thoughts on this book->

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Review: Dark Chronicles by Karmen Špiljak | Black Phoenix Book Tour
Discover Dark Chronicles by Karmen Špiljak, a brand new speculative short story collection with interesting premises.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Hi. So I offer my services as a published author and ghostwriter on kofi. Please do visit me there to learn more. ko-fi.com/annemariemus...
Annemarie Musawale's Commissions
Commissions Open! Click to see Annemarie Musawale's commission menu.
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June 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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This BL manga is a missed opportunity to discuss men’s bad eating habits worldwide.

By @verak.bsky.social

In Japan, sweets and other sugary foods are relegated to women and children — something I have seen in Burundian society too.
#blmanga #comics #manga

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Gourmet Makes Bigger and the Bad Eating Habits Plaguing Men
This BL manga is a missed opportunity to discuss men’s bad eating habits worldwide — from Japan to Burundi.
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June 12, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Freelance journalists: I just sent out a new call for pitches for @technologyreview.com, for our last print issue of 2025. Theme: The Body. See here for more! www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#writingopportunity | Rachel Courtland
#WritingOpportunity: MIT Technology Review is seeking pitches for an upcoming print issue. The theme is The Body. We're looking for pitches for longer pieces: narrative features, compelling inves...
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May 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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The Lamb × To Be Devoured

Toeing the line between love and obsession for her High Priestess, Haidee must play the Gods' game, for in her mind they have given her a test and a craving for human flesh too. Is Haidee meant to survive or will she lose it all, including the one she loves?

#questpit #W
May 7, 2025 at 6:47 AM
verak.bsky.social
I am very tentatively going to try again, hoping to link up with fellow reviewers and authors✨️
verak.bsky.social Vera Kabushemeye @verak.bsky.social · Mar 5
You know whats funny about getting the energy and time to work on your projects? When infrastructure fucks you over 🙂

That is to say, im pausing my blog until i have steady internet because this is not a tenable situation
May 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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I may have found an internet set up that marginally works (for like 3hrs a day) so here goes my next post: Everything I read in 2024! Which is like ... a shockingly small number compared to previous years👀

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Vera Reviews & Writes
Reviews, short stories, and discussions on writing.
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March 30, 2025 at 4:14 AM
verak.bsky.social
You know whats funny about getting the energy and time to work on your projects? When infrastructure fucks you over 🙂

That is to say, im pausing my blog until i have steady internet because this is not a tenable situation
March 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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For International Fanworks Day, @verak.bsky.social dives into the intricacies of fanfiction etiquette.

#IFD @transformativeworks.org

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The Impossible World of Fanfiction Criticism
For International Fanworks Day, we contemplate fanfiction etiquette.
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February 15, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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2024 was pretty slow year, reading-wise for me. Tommorrow, i'll discuss some of the better reads.

For now, you can check out: verakabushemeye.wordpress.com/2025/01/19/r...
Vera Reviews & Writes
Reviews, short stories, and discussions on writing.
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January 31, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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After ages, I'm finally posting on my blog again✨️

Let's Ring the New Year in with this wonderful book tag🥳

(Psst, there are book recs in there😉)

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Ringing in the New year #BookTag | Vera Kabushemeye
Have you tried out the new year book tag originally created by Bookmark Chronicles? Check out this book tag questions and create your 2025 reading goals!
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January 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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We are now accepting entries from African reporters for journalistic work that exemplifies thoughtful reporting and outstanding storytelling. Learn more about the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling and apply now: https://buff.ly/2SPMG1W
A graphic with text encouraging people to apply for the Michael Elliott Award by Jan. 12.
December 27, 2024 at 5:11 PM
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It's not going to work for everyone, but grassroots ideas that are going to improve your community is the sort of thing Awesome Foundation chapters fund.

www.awesomefoundation.org/en
December 27, 2024 at 5:50 PM