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m-c-easton · 11 months

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Submission Spotlight: Blackbird

A lot of literary journals have closed until fall. This gives us months to dust off old stories and see if we can whisk them up into something tasty. When that happens, the online journal Blackbird is a great place to send stuff. #writing #publishing

Okay, so the bad news is that a lot of literary magazines have closed their doors until fall. The good news? You’ve got a few months to pull up that piece you’d given up on, dust it off, and see what you can make of it. If it fluffs up into something pretty tasty, Blackbird might be the literary magazine for you. Since 2001 (or 2002—different places on their website name different founding…

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#Blackbird #classism in publishing #diversity in publishing #Gregory Donovan #literary editors #literary magazines #literary marketplace #M.A. Keller #Mary Flinn #New Virginia Review #online literary journals #Patricia García Luján #paying markets for short stories #publishing fiction #publishing short stories #submissions #Submittable #submitting fiction #Virginia Commonwealth University

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antoinemaillard · 10 months

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Cover llustrations for the New york Times Book review about the Stephen King review of "All the Sinners Bleeds" by S. A Cosby. Thank you so much AD James Blue and Alvaro Dominguez

#editorial illustration #new york times #book review #stephen king #s a cosby #pencil drawing #digital color #thriller #west virginia #small town

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mariusreviews · 9 months

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“the path is made of many stones that look all the same. when you trod upon evil, do not rest or look down because goodness is only a step away. the next may bring ruin, the next joy, but these stones are not your destination, they are but your journey to the path’s end.”

| LIGHT BRINGER SPOILER-FREE REVIEW!|

pierce brown has done it again with the sixth book of his red rising saga being as, if not even more brutal, epic and thought provoking than the previous instalments. every time I sit down to read a pierce brown book he has me wanting to throw the book across the room in rage to then feeling a great sense of satisfaction and then everything all over again. there’s just something about his character work and storytelling that demands a verbal or physical reaction and light bringer was no different. It’s a story of hope, redemption, brotherhood and the lies we tell ourselves. set in such a far-away world from reality pierce brown still manages to explore the human spectrum of intricate emotions and complex relationships to such a detailed degree. light bringer strengthens the already intimate connection the reader has to the characters as we follow them on their different journeys to overcome various obstacles in their attempt to heal from everything they’ve been through throughout these six books. the action sequences were groundbreaking as usual and a true testament to pierce browns superb prose leading to a lot of shocking and devastating moments leaving you contemplating for days about what you just read.

my favourite characters continue to be darrow, virginia and cassius who all had incredible moments in this book, alone and with other characters. other than them the honourable diomedes au raa played a huge part in my enjoyment of the book. to evade spoilers all I can say is that he had an incredible arc of shifting alliances and difficult dilemmas, which in my opinion made him seem more human and overall made him a more enjoyable character than in the two previous books.

light bringer was my most anticipated release of the year and It did not disappoint in the slightest. pierce brown managed to exceed the endless amount of expectations I had coming in and once again managed to blow me away. I will never stop recommending this series and especially if you’re a fan of media such as game of thrones or dune. all I have to say is that if you haven’t read the red rising saga yet what are you waiting for?

| 5STARS ***** |

#light bringer #red rising #red rising saga #darrow of lykos #darrow au andromedus #pierce brown #book review #books #virginia au augustus #cassius au bellona #new release #book reccomendation #trending

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lonestarbattleship · 7 months

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USS New Jersey (BB-16) in full dress during the Atlantic Fleet Review.

Date: October 3, 1911.

NARA: 55171564

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swampflix · 3 months

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The Not-So-New 52: Wonder Woman (2009)

Welcome to The Not-So-New 52, your digital Swampflix comic book (adaptation) newsstand! Starting in 2007, DC Comics and Warner Premiere entered the direct-to-home-video market with animated features, mostly in the form of adaptations of well-received event comics or notable arcs. This Swampflix feature takes its name from the 2011 DC relaunch event “The New 52,” and since there are (roughly)…

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#alfred molina #animation #dc comics #keri russell #Marg Helgenberger #mark boomer redmond #nathan fillion #not so new 52 #reviews #rosario dawson #superheroes #tara strong #vicki lewis #virginia madsen #wonder woman

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godzilla-reads · 8 months

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🐉 Nian: The Chinese New Year Dragon by Virginia Loh-Hagan and Timothy Banks

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Based on a popular folktale, this story is about a young girl named Mei who is destined to defeat the evil dragon Nian. She thus has to outwit said dragon.

A fun and adventurous story with a young girl who displays her smarts and cunning as she goes up against an evil dragon, which was illustrated in such a fun way! I’d love to read the original story and compare the two to see where the author took liberties and what she changed for her own telling of it.

#godzilla reads #Nian: the Chinese new year dragon #Virginia loh-hagan #Timothy banks #book review #childrens books #dragon books #reading #book blog #bookish

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prose2passion · 8 months

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#new book #book review #bloomsbury #virginia woolf

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untilthenexttee · 1 year

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TeeBox Chatter Golf Podcast - Episode 33 "A Chat With PGA Tour Canada Players"

Need a listen on your way in to work. Well, have a listen to this new episode of the TeeBox Chatter Golf Podcast. In this episode of the TeeBox Chatter Golf Podcast, I welcome PGA TOUR Canada players Jeffrey Kang, Eric Lilleboe, Thomas Walsh, and Jake Knapp. Recorded during the 2022 Fortinet Cup Championship in Kitchener, ON at Deer Ridge Golf Club on moving day. About the players. Jake Knapp…

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shadowboxerinc · 2 years

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Ticker Tape News...Pt.2

Ticker Tape News…Pt.2

10.23.22 Hello I’m back with part 2 of Ticker Tape News. We have Literature, Music, TV, Theater. Let’s read below… LITERATURE What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week Featuring new titles by George Saunders, Barbara Kingsolver, Paul Newman, and More By Book Marks October 21, 2022 Image source: Lit Hub (Literary Hub) Nightmare fuel: Lana Del Rey says her…

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#Billboard Magazine #Deseret News #Electric Lit #Literary Hub #Literature #music #news #October 2022 #Official London Theatre #Playbill #slider #The Hollywood Reporter #The Paris Review #The Virginia Quarterly #theater #ticker tape news #TV

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fangirlsdilemma · 2 years

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104 New To Me Movies: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?(1966)

The Mike Nichols Film Festival returns with Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Stats Title: Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?Release Year: 1966Directed by: Mike NicholsWritten By: Ernest Lehman, from the play by Edward AlbeeRecommended By: The AFI Top 100 List, and it’s the return of The Mike Nichols Film Festival!Star Rating: 4.5 Review I love when dark comedies based on plays look like horror movies. It is, in my opinion the best way to translate that feeling of…

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#104 New To Me Movies #AFI Top 100 #AFI Top 100 Movies #Mike Nichols #Movie Reviews #Movies #Who&039;s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf

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mistydeyes · 6 months

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Hi,if you’re not busy can you write a fic of Cod characters with a cia agent gf ?

yes ofc! yk i love a good little government agent gf moment :)

a double life

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summary: From hidden occupations to a particular set of skill sets, the 141 learns to adapt to having a girlfriend who has all the right qualifications (and who could completely kick their ass).

pairing: Task Force 141 x fem!reader

warnings: swearing, mentions of weapons/violence

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"Sorry I can't be there to meet you, Price," Laswell spoke over the web camera feed, "got tied up in South America." Price nodded as he held the bridge of his nose, Laswell had promised her best field agent to act as a point person for their mission in New Zealand. However, just the thought of some middle-aged retired veteran or worse yet, hot-shot rookie, made his headache pound even further. "She's a good one, Price," Laswell reassured, "skilled in practically every major language and the best marks in her physical fitness examination." "Yes Kate, I read her file, but it seems like you failed to include a photo-" He was interrupted by a sturdy knock at the door. "Looks like she's here."

As you cracked the door open, you practically dropped the files that sat in your arms. "What are you doing here?" Price asked jovially and you could feel the breath release from your sternum, "didn't expect an on-base visit like this." As the pieces began to fit together, you realized he didn't know what you were actually there for. "John, Kate sent me here," you whispered as you shut the door gently, "heard you're going to New Zealand." As the realization hit him like an oncoming train, you braced for impact. "You-you work for the CIA?" he asked almost foolishly and you nodded in response. "I did say I worked in Virginia," you corrected, "and you had to know my surprise visit yesterday wasn't just a spur-of-the-moment thing." Price could feel his headache reach a fever pitch as he reviewed your file again. "Then what's with the name?" he asked, "you lie about that too." You let out a laugh as you explained, "People have nicknames and mother's maiden names, John." As you sat back in your chair and crossed your legs, Price wondered what he had done for the universe to gift him you.

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Despite your initial reservations, Johnny was quite good at keeping your occupation vague and nonchalant in conversation. You were honest about your work in central intelligence and he took that secret to the grave. Your long-distance relationship was written off as you working in some company in DC and no one batted an eye at your occasional inference at military strategy or surveillance techniques. When you returned home, you would always be sure to show him extra appreciation for his covertness. "Tryna make me patriotic?" he would joke before you would kiss him and stifle his laughs.

However, he loved testing your skill set and seeing if you were as trained of an operative as your file read. "Let's see what they teach you over there, Bonnie," he joked as he lined up his sights at the air gun range. You refrained from kicking him as you stood back to watch him. You almost let out a laugh when you saw his small pellet ricochet just slightly off target. "Hmm and that's why Ghost is your long-range weapons specialist," you teased as he got up and switched positions. You breathed in as you looked down your sights and positioned your rifle towards the farthest target on the range. "You Americans, always so fucking cocky," he muttered under his breath before you quickly shut him up with a quick shot directly into the center of the target. The metal hen spun around widely at your expert marksmanship and you exhaled your held breath. You stood up and tried to size up your tall boyfriend. "Best 2/3?" you offered and you smiled as he kissed your forehead before ushering you out of the way to try again. "Fucking CIA training," he whispered as he got into position again. "You say something, you glorified sergeant?"

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It was 4 am when you arose from the bed and leaned into Kyle, taking in his warmth and seeking refuge from the cold London air. You could always rely on your boyfriend to be your human-sized space heater. As you laid your head across his chest, you could feel him stir lightly. "Time to go already, love?" he asked with his eyes still closed and you muttered in confirmation. You always knew what challenges came with living so far away from the States but you had someone who made it all worth it. He kissed your forehead lightly as you rolled off the bed. You tried to quietly make your way to the bathroom to let him get some more hours of precious sleep but upon your return, it was clear Kyle was more awake than before.

"You sure you don't need me to drive you to the airport?" he offered yet again as you dressed quickly in dress slacks and a blouse. "MI6 is sending a car," you explained as you collected your overnight bag, "just try to get some sleep, my love. I'll text you when I land in Langley." Despite your soft kiss on the cheek, Kyle still pouted as you pulled away. "Don't understand why you can't be a liaison officer for us," he mumbled but you ruffled his hair slightly. "When the position becomes available, I'll be the first application on there," you smiled, doing a final check of your things, "just tell Price to write me a hell of a recommendation letter." With that, you shared another long kiss as you slightly cringed at his morning breath. "I'll be sure to say hi to the cybercrime analysis team for you, hopefully, they'll actually take my advice this time," you laughed before exiting out of your apartment and embracing the cold English air you had grown to love.

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When the question arose of your occupation, you would always smile and defer to being just an "American government worker." However, you always knew Simon had more than just an inkling as to your occupation. When you spoke about military strategy, and combat techniques, or even had various conversations in different languages over the phone, it was clear to him that you were more than just a civilian. The shock didn't even resonate with him when you uttered the words, "Paramilitary Operations Officer," it all seemed to fall into place. He wouldn't bat an eye when it came to long stretches of days that you were in minimal contact with him. "I'll be back," you would reassure as you pulled on a dark hoodie and headed out the door with a bag. Simon would always be there to clean your wounds and ice your bruises.

It was a shock when Simon hadn't heard from you in a month. You had left in the middle of the day in a black Mercedes that disappeared off the English skyline. It was the unfortunate timing that he had been on leave when you left and there had been no word from Price regarding a new mission. Every morning, he would turn over in your king-sized bed expecting to see you smiling back at him. However, the days dragged on without any information meeting his ears. You could practically still picture his terrified face when you turned the key into the door and slammed your bag down. Simon paused upon seeing your blackened eye and wrapped knuckles. The eye bags on your delicate face further added worry to the situation. "Don't ask," you whispered as you fell into his chest, "intel was shit." That was all Simon needed to lift you gently and place you back on the couch. As he held you in his arms with an ice pack to your eye, you slightly pulled away from his touch. "I promised I would come back, didn't I?"

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lonestarbattleship · 7 months

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USS Georgia (BB-15) in full dress for the Naval Review on the Hudson River in New York City.

Photographed on October 3, 1911.

NARA: 55171570

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gbhbl · 2 years

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Album Review: Kanawha Black by Nechochwen (Bindrune Recordings)

West Virginia’s revered black/folk metal band, Nechochwen, will release their new album titled Kanawha Black, on the 13th of May via Bindrune Recordings. Formed in 2005, West Virginia’s Nechochwen is the passionate exploration of Native American Indian heritage through stunning classical guitar instrumentation and lush atmospherics. From the ashes of the band Angelrust, Nechochwen, the sole…