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I just contributed to Francesca Hong’s run for Governor of Wisconsin, because that’s the leadership I want. Lots of great candidates in the primary though.

Updated (again!) Also: Portland OR area (White Oaks Books) on Oct. 22; NYC (Books are Magic event) on Oct 27. Still at work on SF and some others. If you want me to come to your town and can get a decent audience, give me a DM holler.

Owl smiles getting love... 🦉❤️

I respectfully request that we all stop using the term "infotainment system." If anyone uses it in public, someone is allowed to roll up a newspaper and gently tap the person on the nose and say "Fooey!"

Still accepting pitches for this @barrelhouse.bsky.social book series. But please read the description of what we're looking for! (hint: it's not your novel, though I'm sure your novel is lovely) www.barrelhousemag.com/submission-i...

Listen to @wendywimmer.bsky.social on Authors on the Air Podcast! "I don’t want to party, and I don’t want to have dinner at four. I’m somewhere in the middle." Full podcast here: soundcloud.com/authorsonthe...

Mitch McConnell says people will "get over losing Medicaid"...how exactly does one "get over" losing their healthcare (other than by passing away)?

I've only watched this on repeat five times (with sound on is best so you can hear the WHOOOOs) and I'll probably watch on repeat all day. I need owl friends.

I really never planned to waste my precious days on this blue marble learning about all the stages of a fascist coup. Just think, we all could have been reading Jane Austen novels or watching birds or painting our garage doors, like literally anything else.

Because everything is terrible, I just sent a Pride card to people I don't know -- they live on a busy street and used to always display Pride and anti-Turnip stuff but then had stopped since January and now are displaying again. I wanted them to know I appreciate them so much. Small things matter.

ORANGE CATS FOREVER!!!

Guys, I rewrote my novel's ending to be less sad and ambiguous, so I guess this is who I am now? Like, the world is now out-wimmering our narrative, how can I even compete?

Book pitches (for short books!) are open, full details here

Aaaargh I'm not ready! @hughbon.bsky.social you made me cry. Better you than me, Gunga Din!

I fell down the clock app and discovered that yt people have been showering wrong. Or maybe self-parented kids never learned how to shower correctly. Anyway, I did not think it would be life changing, and yet, here I am, being changed. And? SO so so soft and moisturized.

If paying artists to use their work would kill the AI “industry,” then kill it! An industry that can only operate by stealing other people’s work is a crime syndicate, not a viable business.

We are opening for all genres for the next print issue on May 30, keep forgetting to post this, probably should repost sometime besides 10 PM on Saturday

Congratulations, @amystuber.com!

How is a tub of old fashioned oats with the dead white guy on it now $7? It's not even a Costco-sized tub, just, like 1.5 pounds of rolled oats?

Page One in Philly: @inquirer.com

The only thing I regret about leaving the bird site is that @jortsthecat.bsky.social used to follow me there and I felt very fancy.

The amount of van life youtubers I watch simply because I miss a Southwest landscape is kind of ridiculous.

The FBI just arrested a sitting judge.

Elon Musk’s staffers are trying to push into the National Gallery of Art. They recently met with the museum’s director and legal team, to question its legal status and explore ways to assert influence. One of the nation’s most respected art institutions is now in their crosshairs.

My book IT ALL FELT IMPOSSIBLE is now available for pre-order. I wrote a short essay for every year of my life so far. Elisa Gabbert says: "This book is so funny and honest" Hanif Abdurraqib calls it "A beautiful portrait of a slow and tender passage of time." rosemetalpress.com/books/it-all...

All new 100 word stories generative zoom class! Cost: Pay what you want When: April 22, 2025 1:00-2:30 pm EDT DM me to sign up!

Tag a friend who has a novella or poetry collection that they should send to Driftwood Press! Use the link in bio for details and to submit. #callforsubmisions

I'll be having my first pre-order event for Independent Bookstore Day, this Saturday, April 26, at my local bookstore, Mac's Backs. Anyone who pre-orders ONE OF US will get a signed/personalized copy when it comes out on Sept. 23. macsbacks.com/book/9781250...

Is it a neuro-diverse thing that you're afraid of mnemonic devices because they stick TOO well? Like thirty years ago studying for a biology final, I thought "ants and bees are order hymenoptera because Aunt Bea was a virgin" and now that's brain crazy glue and I can't unknow it. (You're welcome)

Tried to get tickets to the Saturday showing of a twenty year old movie and it was almost sold out by 10 am, so THAT is how you know the power of Jane Austen. Or maybe the power of Matthew MacFadyen's hand flex. Also, I love that when you search gifs for "hand flex" the first three are his.

Back home with the fam after an exhausting non-plane trip to DC. Amtrak was a bit uneven with the service, but ultimately got the job done -- I didn't expect to love the solo road trip half as much as I did, though. The Gentleman Caller has remarked that I'm the happiest he's ever seen post-trip.

I have to spend next week in DC like, four blocks from the White House. My ire will be on perpetual High Alert and there will be NO quarter from The Look. This resting bitch face is going to be ACTIVE let me tell you.

Next Session: Fridays, April 11th-May 09 Session 1: 10:00-11:15 am EST Session 2 3:00-4:15 pm EST 1 spot for session 1; 4 spots left for session 2 More info at my website! Cost: $20 per session or $85 when paying for the full 5 weeks

Heather Corinna has devoted their life to essential, day-in-day-out organizing and educating of a kind that sadly cannot rely on the support of folks with deep pockets.

Alright, I think people knew of the tariff pause and traded it beforehand. You can see before Trump posted "buy" on Truth Social, traders opened $QQQ $TQQQ and $SPY calls RIGHT BEFORE THE NEWS, someone opened $SPY 509 calls, expiring TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those calls are up 2100% in one hour.

Remember: Republicans in Congress can put a stop to this at any time.

So basically the theme of White Lotus season three is "If you can't love yourself, how the hell you gonna love anyone else?"

Fuck yeah! Who’s in? 🙋🏻‍♂️

People may not realize that state humanities organizations get most of their funding from the NEH. I've written (and received) two Wisconsin Humanities Council grants, so I know how important they can be to a community. Please click through to contact your legislators! #humanities #wisconsin #neh

Long Covid Visibility Post: Last month I spent almost $3K out of pocket for a functional doc who would prescribe off-label LC treatments. I'm the heaviest I've ever been due to 2.5 years of LC, joint pain and fatigue. My inflammation markers are still literally off the charts 18 months after CVD.

The Gentleman Caller and I watch The Floor and play against each other. Me: I did amazing on puppets! GC: I'm not surprised. You're obsessed with muppets. Me: I (sputtering) -- I am a normal amount of interested in puppets. GC: This is a real self-learning moment, Wendy.

Forgotten Felines Huntsville is now accepting applications for Sodapop! Email [email protected] to inquire. (We are located near Huntsville, Alabama; out of area adoptions are allowed, but adopters must come here to complete the adoption.)

The many triumphed over the money in Wisconsin's Supreme Court election yesterday. Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford, to the people of Wisconsin, and to everyone fighting for a just and free America. Let's keep going.

Booker: "I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I've confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say 'we will do better.'"

A new week, a new opportunity to send me your query! See if my wish list and your manuscript line up! www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/to... Then send me your query package via Query Tracker/Manager! querytracker.net/query/TDRL I'm actively seeking new clients! #MSWL

YES! @booker.senate.gov is still on the Senate floor! I'm sure Fox News is calling this a publicity stunt. But I say, BRING ON THE PUBLICITY. Keep talking. Be loud. We want our Democratic senators to shed light on the truth, to fight for us, to stand the fuck up.

Fourteen hours later, he's still going. Thank you, @booker.senate.gov, for using your voice to alert people to Trump and Musk's wrecking ball to Social Security and other vital services Americans rely on.