Some of my favorite books I read in 2025 are: 🔹 Emergency Skin by N.K. Jemisin, 🔹 Hudson River Homicides by C.S. Poe, and 🔹 The Sitcom Star by Jackie Lau. #BookSky

This theme is for Yuri On Ice, but I think it applies to #10Dance, #CheckPlease, and #HeatedRivalry. By the way, MAPPA, it’s not too late to make that YOI movie!

We acknowledge that no one has the bandwidth for this, but if it helps: - It’s ‘voilà,’ not ‘wallah!’ - It’s ‘a lot,’ not ‘alot.’ - It’s ‘further ado,’ not ‘farther adieu.’ - It’s ‘flesh out,’ not ‘flush out.’ - It’s ‘sneak peek,’ not ‘sneak peak.’ No worries if not!!!

THE AGITATOR'S CODE TRILOGY ebooks are $0.99 each, until Jan 1. A Bi MC and a Gay MC who are: ➡️ incredibly stubborn and proud of it ➡️ learning of strange powers they possess ➡️ trying to end a genetic engineering program 🌈📚 #BookSky #MMRomance 🪐📚 www.smashwords.com/books/byseri...

Pride, a Japanese drama, is the first hockey romance I loved. Haru gave Aki one of his teeth that had been knocked out, during a game. Aki's reaction was hilarious, but she kept the tooth. 😂 By the way, this series had one of the best theme songs. #JDrama #Romancelandia

It is officially ONE MONTH until THE REANIMATOR'S FATE (TRM #4) comes out, so to whet your appetite, I present to you the prologue:

Shakira - Inevitable. 🎶🎧

Armando and Izdahl actually shared their thoughts with me. This is how it went. Armando: Octavia, your books about us are challenging. Me: Yes. I put you on a wicked journey. Izdahl: So you're proud of all that chaos? Me: I sure am! Plus, I've planned even more. 😂 #QueerPrompts #WritingCommunity

In 2026 let’s normalize masking for public health. If we could admit that with healthcare being gutted, vaccine access restricted and previously eradicated diseases coming back… having an extra layer like a respirator makes good sense. Let’s also normalize not mocking people who mask!

I found an excellent bakery. Along with a breakfast sandwich, I had a pineapple brûlée pastry. Great choices, me. 😌

Since yall like him, a few more shots of this goodest boy.

One of the most incredible shots I've ever gotten, in Yellowstone. This coyote walked over a ridge in the blowing snow and posed for me, with a small grin on its face, the snowfalkes like stars in the background. The desolation and beauty of life and nature is grounding, and so good for the soul.

Back in 2019, Ngozi Ukazu's "Check, Please!" was the first hockey m/m romance series I read. Jack, Bitty, and the rest of the crew are perfectly chaotic. This is awesome news! #omgcp #comics

You’ve just opened up a Star Trek themed restaurant. What are you calling it? Mine would be "Deep Space Nine." The menu would have so many delicious dishes, including nine named after my favorite characters. Naturally, there’d be ones for Sisko, Jadzia, and Kira. 😉

I am so happy and pleased beyond words that I was chosen to be a part of the #EmmrichVolkarin fan calender for next year, organized by the @thefadeserver.bsky.social ! 😭 The illustration goes with the wonderful words of my collab partner @palenecromaniac.bsky.social! #DragonAgeVeilguard #DAVG

AWAKENING: The Nitelvosa are complicated. Some see humans, like Armando Medina, as a means to an end. Can he survive with the help of Izdahl Amasi, a member of a prominent Nitelvosa family? Only $0.99 until Jan 1! www.smashwords.com/profile/view... 🌈📚 #BookSky #IndieBooks #MMRomance 🪐📚

I recently finished A Sign of Affection, Vol 12. This is such a cute series and I love the art style. 💙📚 #BookSky #Manga

I really enjoyed this adaptation. It had such crisp episodes, with seriously memorable moments. Most of those, to me, were in Episodes 5 and 6. Looking forward to another season! #HeatedRivalry

Happy Holidays! I hope you're enjoying time with friends and family. Stay safe!

SIMO - Sólo tomó mil años. 🎶🎧 Such a cute song about having the right timing. 💞

I'm excited to back this! It's a historical fantasy, based on Mansa Musa. Such a cool concept. #comics #indiecomics

VAIRONIAN TIDES. Enjoy every bad decision Darion and Tolrek make, including: ➡️ The video that's never leaving the multinet. ➡️ The fight that lands them in front of the Empress. Only $0.99 until Jan 1! www.smashwords.com/profile/view... 🌈📚 #BookSky #IndieBooks #Romancelandia 🪐📚

My writing plans for Winter 2025: The Architect’s Guardian: I'll continue working on Evolving. This is the last book in my sci-fi, male/male, romance trilogy. The Dragon Mage Legacy: This is my shifter romance series, which will feature different couples. I can’t wait for you to meet them!

Ling Tosite Sigure - Enigmatic Feeling. 🎶🎧 This is one of the openings for Psycho-Pass, a fantastic dystopian anime.

Post via Aleia's Library: 75+ Black and POC Romance Novels Releasing in 2026 (January - August 2026). ✍🏾📚💕 There are a LOT of great romance novels to look forward to in 2026! aleiaslibrary.substack.com/p/2026-relea... #Romancelandia #RomanceBookSky #BookSky

I don't want gen AI in my browser I don't want gen AI in my pc I don't want gen AI in my art I don't want gen AI in my games I don't want gen AI in my music I don't want gen AI in my movies I don't want gen AI in my books I don't want gen AI in my cart I don't want gen AI in my life

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Thursday and Friday were golden. I watched #10Dance and then #HeatedRivalry, Episode 5.

Eternal Strands is a gorgeous game. I loved the story, character designs, and setting. I really hope there's a sequel. In the meantime, I'll do another playthrough and use better tactics. 😂 #Indie #VideoGames

Decided to get the flu shot and a COVID booster. 🫠 Let's see how my weekend goes. 😂

THERE IS NO EARTHLY REASON ALDIS HODGE ISNT EVERYWHERE

Keita Machida and Ryoma Takeuchi have incredible chemistry, playing such stubborn ballroom dancers. I really hope there's a sequel because so much could be explored. The movie is based on a manga and I'll definitely be reading that. #10Dance

I hope to watch #10Dance tonight. If not, I'll definitely check it out this weekend.

Oh good morning! Here's a brand new one from my studio, for your Thursday enjoyment. Need a last minute holiday gift? I can help with that. Check out my 2026 UV Floral Calendar - it's a stunner, guaranteed to impress. www.rainhayes.com/product/2026... #flowers #photography 𝑂𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑔𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑚

YouTube won't let me sort my official Watch Later list. 🫠 So, I made a whole new one. 😌 Anyway, I'm sure I'll check out those 2K+ videos in no time. 😂

I try to focus on posting about art and comics and not my complaints about the state of everything but GOOD GRIEF

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I'm so excited for #10Dance. Just a few more days until December 18. Keita Machida and Ryoma Takeuchi star in this ballroom drama.

When Rob Reiner was on his all-time epic run at the start of his career, he had an opportunity to read a script that was looking for a production partner, and he lost his mind for it. He decided Castle Rock had to have it, no matter what.

Céline Dion - It's All Coming Back To Me Now 🎶🎧

Great news! I hope there are several more seasons. This would leave room to feature the other couples from Game Changers. #HeatedRivalry

Mage: Always and Forever. Favorite specializations, so far, are Rift Mage and Spellblade. Playing as a mage gives me better control of the battle. When I specialize, the chaos is even sweeter. #DAFanFriday #DragonAge

I wish Pushing Daisies had aired for longer. If we don't get another season, at least I have the DVDs. 🥹

I second this, and I would add: borrow them from the library! If the book is unavailable when someone else requests it, it signals to the library that maybe it needs more copies! There are also royalties to authors for public lending rights, and that's not nothin'.

"But with the right ship and the right crew..." Looks incredible. Cannot wait for this! #Exodus #VideoGames

THE AGITATOR'S CODE M/M ROMANCE TRILOGY. A government negotiator and a mecha pilot must end a genetic engineering program. My ebooks are $0.99 each, until Jan 1. Find your new fav! www.smashwords.com/profile/view... 🌈📚 #BookSky #IndieBooks #Smashwords🪐📚

AITA for pointing out the 3 year age gap between me and my girlfriend even though I only did so because I'm terrified that I'll die before she will? #dragonage #datv #emmrook #veilguardspoilers

Currently Reading: Safety Net by Deanna Grey. 🏒🎼 #BookSky 📚💙

Reviews and also tell someone in your life who isn’t in online spaces about our books. So many people who read are not online reading reviews. Spread the word anyway you can, for free.

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