#CurrentlyReading Fiction, paper: @marthawells.com , System Collapse Romain Lucazeau, La Nuit du Faune* Terry Pratchett, The Wee Free Men ** Fiction, audio: @annabutler.bsky.social The Jackal‘s House Non-Fiction: David Cordingly, Seafaring Women *waiting rooms, kid‘s activities **bathroom book

Happy Easter!

Crow Friend update: Took a detour to the grocer‘s & Quoth was spying on me. Followed me a bit to the usual spot & graciously allowed me to provide treats. Weirdly no sign of Susan, who is usually the scout in that pair. No Hughninn and Munnin this morning 🥲

that they have kept their relationship intensely private to the point that this is how we find out is probably the best sign they might actually make it anyway, rules are rules, here is the exact moment she fell in love

First picknick of the year! Plum-cinnamon tisane in one of my travel tea sets, because why have travel sets if you don’t travel with them?

Family crafts: kawaii creatures tutorial book. By me, Kid1 (10) & Kid2 (6). Guinea pig and bunny. Kid1 was so enthused he took the book to bed and drew a whole bunch more!

Family crafts: kawaii creatures tutorial book. By me, Kid1 (10) & Kid2 (6). Guinea pig and bunny. Kid1 was so enthused he took the book to bed and drew a whole bunch more!

Aaaand here they are.

Sewing machine successfully wrangled & 2 Carneval costumes as good as done. Every year, twice a year, I make their costumes & every year, twice a year, I ask myself why. The short answer: my mom made mine. It’s a definition of motherhood for me* & a way of connecting w/ her. *ME. You doin’ good.

Sewing machine successfully wrangled & 2 Carneval costumes as good as done. Every year, twice a year, I make their costumes & every year, twice a year, I ask myself why. The short answer: my mom made mine. It’s a definition of motherhood for me* & a way of connecting w/ her. *ME. You doin’ good.

Currently #reading: Fiction, paper: Martha Wells, All Systems Red Romain Lucazeau, La Nuit du Faune* Terry Pratchett, Masquerade** Fiction, audio: Benedict Jacka, An Inheritance of Magic Non-Fiction: A City on Mars

THE GEESE ARE BACK!!!!!

Sight in San Francisco (from a friend)

Currently #Reading: Fiction, paper: Alex White, Bad Deal for the Whole Galaxy Romain Lucazeau, La Nuit du Faune* Terry Pratchett, Masquerade** Fiction, audio: Matt Dinniman, This Inevitable Ruin Nonfiction: Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, A City on Mars * waiting-at-kids‘ activities **bathroom

Tag yourself. I‘m REQUIRE A PILOT

After some hemming and hawing [and some gentle pokes from people who love me], I have made a gofundme to get a motorized wheelchair. If you could share, I'd greatly appreciate it! gofund.me/6137a0347

Currently #reading: Fiction, paper: Dan Brown, The Last Symbol Romain Lucazeau, La Nuit du Faune Terry Pratchett, Hogfather Fiction, audio: Matt Dinniman, This Inevitable Ruin Nonfiction: Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, A City on Mars

Currently #reading: Fiction, paper: Dan Brown, The Last Symbol Romain Lucazeau, La Nuit du Faune Terry Pratchett, Hogfather Fiction, audio: Matt Dinniman, This Inevitable Ruin Nonfiction: Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, A City on Mars

… please read my stories? You can choose between an ode to a librarian (New Myths), two, count ’em, two re-imagings of Ancient Egyptian fairytales (Orange & Bee and GigaNotoSaurus) and a fun romp involving a ship camouflaged as an island & talking cats & octopusses. Or don’t choose! Read them all!

This is Huginn and Muginn. They came to the party late but are certified Cheeky Bastards™️. One time, since I had only seen them once or twice, I once gave Susan & Quothe the last of the treats. These two followed me halfway to work in indignant protest. They are very curious about me.

In light of *gestures to the world in general* here are some Crow Friend pics. This is the 1st pair, Susan & Quothe. They are Suspicious Bastards ™️. They took a while to warm up to me & still aren‘t 100% convinced. Quothe is a bully who sends Susan to scout & then won’t let Susan eat. 1/2

In light of *gestures to the world in general* here are some Crow Friend pics. This is the 1st pair, Susan & Quothe. They are Suspicious Bastards ™️. They took a while to warm up to me & still aren‘t 100% convinced. Quothe is a bully who sends Susan to scout & then won’t let Susan eat. 1/2

Good news! My short story „Island Getaway“ is now free to read AND has an awesome audio version read by Chanisha Somatilaka! You can listen to it on most podcast platforms, too! (If you like it, consider nominating!) www.khoreomag.com/fiction/isla...

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Good news! My short story „Island Getaway“ is now free to read AND has an awesome audio version read by Chanisha Somatilaka! You can listen to it on most podcast platforms, too! (If you like it, consider nominating!) www.khoreomag.com/fiction/isla...

Currently reading: Fiction, paper: Ann Leckie, Ancillary Justice Romain Lucazeau, La Nuit du Faune Terry Pratchett, Hogfather Fiction, audio: Matt Dinniman, This Inevitable Ruin Nonfiction: Müller, Der Waffenfund von Balata-Sichem

Dear PokémonGo peeps - wanna be my friend? My Trainer code is: 259788016591

Iiiiiiiiiii! I saw a Europasaurus and am now obssessed with this pocket long-necked dinosaur. Found in northern Germany, it’s an example of island dwarfism!!!

Eek. I guess I have to reblog this occassionally so people read my stories? Feels like a scam.

Iiiiiiiiiii! I saw a Europasaurus and am now obssessed with this pocket long-necked dinosaur. Found in northern Germany, it’s an example of island dwarfism!!!

I still can’t believe I sold four stories this year!

I still can’t believe I sold four stories this year!

Dear PokémonGo peeps - wanna be my friend? My Trainer code is: 259788016591

Celebrating with that Hannukah classic, Disney‘s „The Jungle Book“, aka Gay Couple Adopts a Kid™️ * * actual dialogue: Bagheera:“Baloo, would you marry a panther?“ Baloo: „I dunno, you‘ve never asked!“

Chappy Channukah!

Apparently it’s awards season again?!? Anyway, 2025 was an amazing year! Consider reading & maybe nominating: Flash fiction: sites.google.com/newmyths.com... theorangebee.substack.com/p/how-to-mak... Short Story: giganotosaurus.org/2025/07/01/w... www.khoreomag.com/fiction/isla...

Apparently it’s awards season again?!? Anyway, 2025 was an amazing year! Consider reading & maybe nominating: Flash fiction: sites.google.com/newmyths.com... theorangebee.substack.com/p/how-to-mak... Short Story: giganotosaurus.org/2025/07/01/w... www.khoreomag.com/fiction/isla...

Update: took the usual way after work since I never see them in the afternoon - only to have a Crow Friend flutter down next to me and give me a Disappointed Stare™️ I am a monster. I have failed all of Crow Kind

WASHINGTON AND OREGON CARTOONISTS: Seattle's bus service is commissioning 6 artists for public art pieces, 2 each, of local stories, 16-32 pages, over 2026, for $54k per artist, to be freely distributed over their ridership. details here: www.4culture.org/grants/movin...

Not me, a grown woman, tiptoeing out of the underground & taking an alternate route because I forgot treats for my Crow Friends.

I‘ve introduced the kids to ATLA with the slightly hilarious consequence that now, when the 6-year-old is frustrated, he stamps his feet and yells: „I NEED A CALMING CUP OF TEA!!!“ #Tea #ATLA #UncleIroh

I‘ve introduced the kids to ATLA with the slightly hilarious consequence that now, when the 6-year-old is frustrated, he stamps his feet and yells: „I NEED A CALMING CUP OF TEA!!!“ #Tea #ATLA #UncleIroh

Hi! If you missed it on Wednesday, you can watch here!

Look, it’s me! I‘ll be reading „Island Getaway“ from the current issue of khōréō @khoreo.bsky.social ! (Which, btw, is getting an AWESOME narrator for its official audio version! Squee!)

If our spooky October scared you away, it’s safe to return to Story Hour now. This week, Sonia Focke will read us something fun! Host Daniel Marcus joins as a reader. Join us Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. PST! @soniafocke.bsky.social @danielmarcus.bsky.social #Booksky www.storyhour2020.com

Look, it’s me! I‘ll be reading „Island Getaway“ from the current issue of khōréō @khoreo.bsky.social ! (Which, btw, is getting an AWESOME narrator for its official audio version! Squee!)

Locus is a magazine built for & by readers AND writers. Get insider news about which magazines are publishing what kind of story, as well as our reviewers' favorite books of the year. Immerse yourself in our community, we would love to have you. linktr.ee/locusmagazine

November submissions are OPEN! The theme for the November submission period is REVOLUTIONS! We pay $0.10/word! More info on how to submit is on our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...

Halloween tradition: Mel Brooks‘ Young Frankenstein.