So, an error between PayPal and my bank resulted in transactions being processed ten times and accruing over $3000 in overdraft fees. They are reversing it. Monday. Anyway, if you're feeling charitable, anything mine or goblin will get me to Monday. Thanks. www.peculiarityshop.com

Queer bookstores died in 2010. We had a funeral and everything! Except... a ton of people decided to roll up their sleeves and start *new* queer bookshops, all over the place. In cities. In tiny towns. My latest newsletter is about the rebirth of the LGBTQ bookshop: buttondown.com/charliejane/...

Chaos. Chaos in my feed. The best kind. 💜

There are so many beautiful ways to say "fuck ICE."

Today's coffee cup selection is pretty much @noxilite.bsky.social and me in a nutshell. (Mug on the left is from Locus, mug on the right from The Deadlands.)

A commenter declared this to be the best article they had ever seen on @reactorsff.bsky.social. I can't think of a better one myself. Excellent stuff here.

These are so pretty

Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning. Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.

I grant all museum curators an eternal pass for using slang, and eternally revoke all corporations from ever using slang

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

Let's fix this a bit. (the thread gives links)

Yeah, I just made that mistake. Straight up execution. Don’t watch. Turn off autoplay.

Cat wandered in front of the camera during the #aurora long exposure

For those of you outside of Minnesota wondering how to help, please visit this site which is updated with ways to help. If you can't help monetarily, amplify as you can and tell friends and family. www.standwithminnesota.com

Dragon's Den is LIVE. Spots are limited. I'll update with how many we have left. Thank you for your patience. www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...

Got one of those AI book promo scam emails for... a book I did not write. At first I thought it might've been a completely hallucinated title, but turns out there's a 27-page ebook by someone with my middle-initial-last-name combo. Bad job, scammers!

my name is Jax I write the fae which were released seven years today I wrote the kiths so take a look it saved my life I love this book

It's going to be so full of shinies. Get ready!

Look at this absolute queen

This is Kevin. He's a reactive dog getting some training to be more comfortable. His trainer brought him to a pet store for some socialization where they learned he is no longer reactive when given a giant stuffed dinosaur. 14/10 (TT: katieandtatesfostermates)

Love getting a copy of an anthology with all these great writers in it! @falconesse.bsky.social did such a bang-up job developing this for @theonyxpath.bsky.social & I remain delighted to have been invited to introduce the world to The Fox Who Ran With Coyotes.

Strange Horizons fiction submissions open next Monday! The window will be open for 48 hours from 3 p.m. UTC on January 19th 2026 to 3 p.m. UTC on January 21st 2026. There will be no cap. More information on submitting, including the link to our Moksha portal ⬇️ strangehorizons.com/submit/ficti...

The only synagogue in Jackson, MS burned last night. It was arson. They've been here before--they were attacked by the KKK because the rabbi spoke in favor of civil rights. They have no usable torah for services, all burned. Torahs are handmade! If you can donate a bit this week, here's a spot.

Discord is doing a public consultation about whether or not to include genAI. Go tell them we don’t want it!!! discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #BookSky #SkyWriters #WritingCommunity

If you’re in Minneapolis and need a place to just BE right now, Big Hill Books and Birchbark Books & Native Arts are both open and ready to welcome you with open arms.

“Emerson does not have a mother today because one of you murdered a woman in cold blood yesterday.”

News of me: I’m retiring. I’m 67 years old and I’ve worked full-time at Tor Books for 37 of those years. Today, January 5, is my official last day. This has been in train for several months, and while it hasn’t been a secret for some time, I haven’t mentioned it on social media until now. (1/3)

I keep seeing AI takes that declare "You might accidentally stumble into using AI" and... No I won't? I know how to avoid it. Also , if they provide examples outside of that nebulous statement, they're usually for tasks you ought to pay a human to do.

Today I close up the little shop that could for a couple of weeks. Here are a few beauties available for the rest of the day. LGBTQIA+ staffed and owned, free US shipping over $25. We have a half dozen guillotines left. www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...

The SFWA is asking for folks to fill out a survey on "A.i." I highly recommend telling them exactly how you feel about this pernicious product.

It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans. 🧵 1 of 9

I have half an essay about authorial voice and style and how you learn to do those things. It's sitting, angry-typed in Notepad, because what was supposed to be a thread has turned into a blog post. But also I am going to go make art, with my hands and not a machine, so it can percolate a bit.

And please also, AGAIN, never forget that they are inherently unethical to use because no one gave permission for their research or writing to be used in it. It is all stolen, and if you're using the plagiarism machine, please keep that in mind.

The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality. And trans lives are grounded in reality. We see y'all. No matter what. www.popsci.com/science/tran...

The vet said Tendi has perfect nostrils. A) I had no idea that was a thing to strive for, but here we are. B) I'm beaming like I had anything to do with their creation.

New thread of cool stuff for holidays, made by 11 queer folks. Free US over $25. These super cool Czech earrings from Vivi. $18 www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...

The Harris County Public Library made one of the greatest commercials of all time all about this youtu.be/DPMHAQ-j1S8?...

having our shop described as an “online trip to the art fair” is just 🥹🥹🥹

How to Support the Freedom to Read/Anti-Book Censorship Work Through Your Holiday Giving. Y'all, this post was a fun one to write and to highlight so many organizations doing *great* work. bookriot.com/gifting-with...

I went to the library for a meeting and oops I came home with LESSONS IN MAGIC AND OTHER DISASTERS by Charlie Jane Anders. Raved to the librarian about ALL THE BIRDS IN THE SKY while checking out. She immediately placed a hold. \o/

Welp. I missed my rent payment and landlords are knocking on the door with threats. There's literally snow on the ground. Please help keep a trans girl and her dog housed. ko-fi.com/remspeedwagon

Never believe the fuckers who say "why bother, they already won"

it's cyber monday baybeeeee. you can have 10% off of our Black Friday collection, as a treat! (ps the rest of the shop is still 20% off!) www.peculiarityshop.com/blackfriday2...

A little thread of shiny things I made, available in the Peculiarity Shop Black Friday Collection. Ready? Here we go! For the person in your life (is it you? It could be you!) who stays up waaaaay too late reading just a few more pages, I swear: www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...

Hey, friends who like shiny things! The Peculiarity Shop's Black Friday collection is liiiiiive! We're a group of 11 LGBTQIA+ crafters, with lots of cool things to share! Come pick up some pretty pieces for yourself or someone you dig. www.peculiarityshop.com/blackfriday2...

One time, 20+ years ago, I decided to make a cranberry sauce from scratch. It was my first time hosting Thanksgiving, and I wanted to impress my grandmother. It came out fine! But was not the stuff in a can. Needless to say, Gram wisely and quietly pulled a can of Ocean Spray out of her purse.

✨DICE DICE DICE DICE DICE ✨ Nibs has sent MAGIC that maybe you need for your table? These dice are one of a kind so add them to your wishlist STAT! www.peculiarityshop.com/blackfriday2...

Been listing for two hours. 11 LGBTQIA+ artists (and friends), all price ranges. Thanks for shopping/pushing small business this year! www.peculiarityshop.com

Today at 5:30 pm ET!! Join me @urbanbohemian.com @ladyluck34.bsky.social @taruhunter.bsky.social @quincystavern.bsky.social & @dmjazzyhands.bsky.social for a 1shot of The Fifth Season RPG, based on the Broken Earth Trilogy from @nkjemisin.bsky.social Pub: @greenroninpub.bsky.social #PAXUnplugged