wow look at all of these better alternatives to Adobe that exist ask me about Pixelart programs if interested in that aspect specifically because you *definitely* don't need PS for that, lol

It's #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay! Celebrate your right to read with us!

Crime Writers are raising funds for the Transgender Law Center, and I have a fantastic item available for bid, sponsored by Annapolis Pride. Please help us help our trans family as they are targeted by new executive orders every day. www.32auctions.com/organization...

Just joined this important team!

Meta stole every single one of my books to train their AI. Meanwhile, 4 of my books are banned in 14 states. It makes me want to cry.

I just learned that scrivener has a snapshot function that lets you save various versions of your chapters. Unfortunately, I found this out because I was trying desperately to recover a lost chapter. Kids, if you're going to work on multiple devices, make sure to close one before opening the other.

A top Democratic congressman goes off during a DOGE hearing and calls out Elon for trying to cut Social Security. More of this please.

I am thrilled and honored to share the first (of several) blurbs for my debut novel, AN UGLY WORLD FOR BEAUTIFUL BOYS: www.cloudbusterpress.com/an-ugly-worl... This one comes from one of my very favorite writers, Christopher Barzak!

this except the car is made completely out of stolen parts and uses billions of gallons of water every year

Guys, can I admit that my anxiety and nightmares are so bad right now, that I literally fantasize about writing letters to Mackenzie Scott or Taylor Swift, begging them for enough resources to get my loved ones out of this country? How sad and pathetic is that?

I do appreciate how creative humans are and how they can make songs about the fall of democracy that really slap

Thank you for pointing that out! 17 fantastic queer YA authors share their vision of the future in this anthology!

Today and in the coming days, remember

(Trying my damndest to do my marketing off Meta apps!) Hi! I'm Jackson! I write books, but I also own a teaching company that connects kids/teens with real authors in creative writing/reading/book-ish type classes. You can find more info here! wordplaywriting.co

Also, your Minecraft obsessed kid probably wants to take this great Minecraft creative writing class that @saundramitchell.com is teaching. wordplaywriting.co/classes/p/mi...

Your greatest asset as a professional artist is the ability and readiness to say no and walk away from a deal that doesn't meet your standards.

No, I’m really heated about this because my success in life is directly the result of forebearers and ancestors who weren’t afraid to be disruptive and who made it clear to their allies that their allyship could NOT be conditional. I actually disagree pretty strongly with the idea that you have —

Some animals are more equal than others.

Hear me out, Droupout TV should pick up the streaming rights to Sesame Street @dropouttv.bsky.social

kinda feel like the Bsky team won't listen to trans users about this, so I'll say it as a Cis Person: I don't want Jesse Singal on here spreading his lying hateful "just asking questions" bullshit. he is not acting in good faith, he causes active harm, and he adds nothing worthwhile to this platform

And more evidence, @safety.bsky.app glaad.org/gap/jesse-si...

I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases) projects.propublica.org/claimfile/

So it's come to my attention that AOC has just asked Bluesky to provide her with all of the protected/encrypted means of communication people will be using during the Trump administration and I really cannot recommend the following enough:

The mainstream media routinely spreads the talking points of racist and sexist propagandists. These WaPo reporters wrote Walmart “will no longer consider race and gender when choosing suppliers, a practice it leaned into after the 2020 murder of George Floyd.” www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

When you see big "Resister" accounts that largely post generic memes and reposts of other "liberals" Please understand these big follow for follow accounts are ✨farming✨ you. Once their size gives them perceived credibility, they shift into disinformation. Please see my examples below:

I get a lot of requests for book donations, primarily for my most banned books. When I can afford it, I do it. Our kids need these books so much right now, so if you have the means, I encourage you reach out to local orgs that serve our young people and help them start or build a small library out

Please do your best to never use LLMs or generative "A.I." in anything you do. It's all trash, up and down.

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An Open Letter to our Publishers has been sent to over 90 Publishing CEOs this morning in response to the concerns of our members. 1/4

It's all tied together and don't let them trick you into thinking it's for safety

AOC comes out swinging against a Nancy Mace for targeting Sarah McBride. "They're doing this so that Nancy Mace can ... fundraise off an email. They're not doing this to protect people. They're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kinds. And everybody should reject it. It's gross."

I keep thinking about those congresspeople kneeling in the rotunda wearing kente cloth scarves, very performative. There has been no loud, visible, unified support for Sarah McBride from the democrats. It’s a real disgrace. That is your colleague! They are bullying her in your faces. And silence!

Hello friendos It would be terrible if you told people about Books Unbanned, a program to get free library cards into the hands of teens and young adults anywhere in the country so they can access e-copies of frequently banned materials. Freedom to read. They can sign up here: booksunbanned.com

I am bringing home an 18-in pizza from my favorite place in Indiana, because I have not yet found my new happy place pizza in Maryland. At least, I am, if the TSA doesn't take it out of my luggage.

I am here and I'm working on no longer being there.

Just found out it is $20 more expensive to use my AARP discount to rent a car, then if I just rent it with my Delta app. Innnnteresting!

imgur.com/gallery/r6VJ... Nothing like a little fascism in Indiana on a cold February afternoon. Sure would be a shame if people made reports on this Nazi hotline.

Currently snacking on a cold hot dog, slices of mozzarella cheese, and pickled beets. Pretty sure this is not girl dinner but psychopath dinner.

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I had a dream last night where somebody told me, look, listen we are never going to be friends because you're basically a SIDS baby, but just know that I honor you where you are at. It's the meanest thing anybody's ever said to me and I said it to myself.

Halley's Comet is making its return trip to our solar system. It arrives in 38 years. Humbling to realize I probably won't be here to see it.