They want us exhausted. Disconnected. Convinced nothing can change. But Black organizers, activists, and communities fought too hard for voting rights and democracy for us to give up now. That fight belongs to ALL of us now. ALL ROADS LEAD SOUTH.

@heyflashvillage.bsky.social Winter Woods Publishing is open right now for FLASH (and other genres) for its first anthology-- Mycelia: exploring planetary perception, human interaction and radical reciprocity. i'll be reading on prose team, and looking forward to the most potent of tiny stories!

In latest Acoustic Burro post, you can read about my new story collection, due out in September from Winter Woods Publishing, and see a call for submissions to its upcoming anthology--Mycelia: exploring planetary perception, human interaction and radical reciprocity. All genres and hybrids welcome!

Excerpt: Play, Pleasure, and Politics unpblog.com/2026/03/16/e...

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

Support frontline organizers demanding justice and shutting down ICE in Minnesota chuffed.org/project/supp...

I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening. The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.

in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today

ICE’s killing of Renee Nicole Good during an operation in Minneapolis needs to be a galvanizing moment for every American to join the activists who’ve been fighting this brutality day in and day out for years in saying: ENOUGH.

This is where we are. Read this joint statement by France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Denmark on Greenland: "Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland."

necessaryfiction.com/stories/poin... Brief 'moments' from various authors, including my microstory "Hot Tongues"--

sidsibo.com/so/caPjrTeUS... when what we DON'T know might be what saves us

Be brilliant everyone! sidsibo.com/so/7fPiyW1jn...

Excited to join fellow writers online this Saturday (Nov 22, '25) for BEYOND HUMAN. Let excerpts from my favorite authors--and the energy of other literary explorers--lift your words into new territory. Register at WritingHeights.com to be part of the fun.

Join me online for this afternoon class with Writing Heights Writers Association of northern Colorado. Let your imagination soar! writingheights.member365.com/public/event...

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Belfast, ME” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

sidsibo.com/so/ecPbqePkZ... The Acoustic Burro returns--

In Conversation with Meghan Sterling: Join us at Waterville (Maine) public library on October 11 from noon til 1:30. Facing Uncertainty--better together!

The world needs our words! If you are feeling scattered or distracted, writing in Community might be just the boost needed. 2 weeks from today, online--register at jhwriters.org and Pay-What-You-Can to benefit the great writing community in Western WY; animate your words with inspiring prompts.

sidsibo.com/so/2fPXDc3yG... Lots of intriguing links in this week's Acoustic Burro post inspired by orcas...

Travel to Mancos, CO Saturday 7/12 for a full day with 50 different authors sharing all kinds of bookish conversation! Hope to see you along the way.

sidsibo.com/so/78PVCz39n... two minute boost for when you might be feelin' the need...

www.mesaverdewritersconference.org/festival-sch... Free Mesa Verde Literary Festival on July 12 with 48 authors; we'll be doing presentations, sharing laughs on panels, and offering fun swag. Because my author proceeds ALL go to animal welfare, a friend designed cool critter stickers for fans!

I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, “GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON - National Day of Action” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Alpine, WY” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

June 7 in Casper WYOMING-- let's get our groove on!

youtu.be/B9CgEQ-6Uso?... Government for the MANY, not for the MONEY--PLEASE!

sidsibo.com/so/a3POgdGXJ... Yes, Alice, good news can be found. Check the Acoustic Burro blog for positive news about people and planet.

Streaming LIVE on April 1st, from 9-10 am Mountain Time at KODIradio.com with host Mac Watson on a Speak Your Piece episode: a fun discussion about The Scent of Distant Family: a novel.

This buckin' burro appears in yesterday's Cowboy State Daily interview about The Scent of Distant Family. cowboystatedaily.com/2025/03/21/h...

sidsibo.com/so/e7PMca1oh... Gotta love the Tucson Festival of Books (and AWP up next! Hello Los Angeles)

sidsibo.com/so/3aPM23ghB... super interesting panel i look forward to catching at Tucson Festival of Books this coming weekend. And if you are around on Sunday afternoon, visit with me at the Univ. of NE booth while i sign books and hear what readers are excited about.

Top ten (so far!) in a packed GENERAL fiction category for "books with universal themes"--