"If we are supposed to follow Corinthians 16:14 and 'Let all that you do be done in love,' we know that the U.S. Government and ICE are absolutely not leading with love in their hearts." ~ @kellybranyik.bsky.social

#iceout #abolishice #fighfascism

GOOD.

16 Quotes to Inspire Your Resistance to U.S. Fascism. elejrnl.com?p=4244505 @elephantjournal.com #fightfascism #abolishice #nodictators

Hey soooo… yeah WTF? I know it’s already a competitive process and highly subjective but really?? 🙄 #sapphicbooks #LGBTQ #publishing #books #lgbtqbooks

HECK YEAH, BABY! First BookSirens review and what a way to start. 🫠🫠 #books #newbooks #shadowsindreamstone #bookrecommendations

One of my favorite books thus far. If you hand me a book written by an Asian author or about Asian culture, I’m going to read it, no question. ✨ #rfkuang #asianbooks #tbr #books

ARC reviews are now open for "Shadows in Dream Stone!" There are currently 88 spots available on Bookfunnel and BookSirens (with NetGalley arriving as an option soon). Find the download links here: linktr.ee/kellybranyik #arcreaderswanted #dystopianbooks #sapphicbooks

This is Trump's America.

“We have shown where our limits are. It’s in all of our interests to find the right path,” Greenlandic foreign minister Vivian Motzfeldt said.

IN 15 MINUTES: An American city actually is being ripped apart this time—by Trump and his ICE gestapo. Watch The Breakdown with guest @marionicolais.bsky.social at 7 PM EST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRihj_qXUYw

Today, I rolled out my NetGalley listing for ARC reviews! If you are on NetGalley, please visit my page to download and read Shadows in Dream Stone! 👉 www.netgalley.com/catalog/book... #arcreaderswanted #sapphicbooks #scifi

"Shadows in Dream Stone" bookish vibes. 🩸 ✨ 🌃 👊 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩 👀 HOLD ON... is that a sneak peek of the characters? 👀 👀 👀 #sapphicbooks #dystopianbooks

Did I not tell you it looks like a movie poster? This cover was created in collaboration with Felix Tindall, a talented illustrator in New Zealand who has illustrated for Netflix, Simon & Schuster, and Penguin Random House. Learn more here: kellybranyik.com/dark-stars-s... #Books #Author #scifi

Monday, January 5th at 9:00 am MST Shadows in Dream Stone Book Cover Reveal #Author #ShadowsinDreamStone #Writer #DystopianScifi

Thank you, Connor Storrie, for your powerful storytelling and inspiring LGBTQ+ young people to live as their authentic selves.

In my sister's exact words, "It looks like a movie poster." In January, you'll see exactly why it looks like a movie poster. If you follow my newsletter, you already know. Follow along to see the cover reveal on January 5th, 2026. kellybranyik.com/dark-stars-s... #Author #Writer #DystopianScifi

My birthday week brought Pleiades, hot springs… and the world’s worst chest cold. 😅 Some huge book updates too, including a review that made my whole month. Full story here: kellykbranyik.substack.com/p/time-flys-... #Writers #Author

This has been on my mind a lot lately. #grief #trauma #joy #books

Shadows in Dream Stone comes out in 2026! 🥳 If you’d like to follow my #writing journey and get juicy updates about Shadows in Dream Stone, now you can on Substack! open.substack.com/pub/kellykbr...

Shadows in Dream Stone | Coming Soon! Visit the link in my bio to subscribe for updates! #SapphicBooks #DystopianFiction #ScienceFiction #LGBTQBooks #SapphicBookClub

Justice, love, grief—they all ask the same thing of her: don’t look away. Shadows in Dream Stone | Coming Soon! Visit the link in my bio to subscribe for updates! #SapphicBooks #DystopianFiction #ScienceFiction #LGBTQBooks #SapphicBookClub

Shadows in Dream Stone | Coming Soon! Visit the link in my bio to subscribe for updates! #SapphicBooks #DystopianFiction #ScienceFiction #LGBTQBooks #SapphicBookClub

Abaddon wasn’t sentenced for violence. She was sentenced for loss. Shadows in Dream Stone | Coming Soon! Visit the link in my bio to subscribe for updates! #SapphicBooks #DystopianFiction #ScienceFiction #LGBTQBooks #SapphicBookClub

Every time she touched Abaddon, the world burned quieter. Shadows in Dream Stone | Coming Soon! Visit the link in my bio to subscribe for updates! #SapphicBooks #DystopianFiction #ScienceFiction #LGBTQBooks #SapphicBookClub

Supporting sapphic stories that change lives. 🌙 Raising funds for @goldencrownls.bsky.social — helping sapphic writers achieve their dreams. 💜 Give here: bit.ly/47Uc5jr #CreativeCommunity #SupportQueerStories

“Rage isn’t destruction — it’s revelation.” Female rage isn’t about chaos. It’s about clarity — the moment we finally see what’s been hurting us and refuse to look away. 💜 Read more: bit.ly/4qKBTWG #FemaleRage #FeministFiction #IndieAuthor

Shadows in Dream Stone | Coming Soon ✨ Visit the link in my bio to subscribe for exclusive updates. #Sapphic #SapphicBooks #DystopianFiction #ScienceFiction #SapphicBookClub

Meet Kelly 💜 I live somewhere between galaxies and grief, coffee and creativity. Link in the bio for more about me and what I'm working on! #Writer #Creative #SapphicSciFi

Abaddon doesn’t love lightly—but when she does, it’s absolute. Shadows in Dream Stone | Coming Soon! Visit the link in my bio to subscribe for updates! #SapphicBooks #DystopianFiction #ScienceFiction #LGBTQBooks #SapphicBookClub

She didn’t mean to love a weapon—but she did. Shadows in Dream Stone | Coming Soon! Visit the link in my bio to subscribe for updates! #SapphicBooks #DystopianFiction #ScienceFiction #LGBTQBooks #SapphicBookClub

"... it wasn't any regular inmate." Visit the link in my bio to subscribe for exclusive updates on Shadows in Dream Stone. #Sapphic #SapphicBooks #DystopianFiction #ScienceFiction #SapphicBookClub

Last week, Equality Act sponsor Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) held the Senate floor for the third longest speech in Senate history. @merkley.senate.gov’s defense of our fundamental freedoms, including for LGBTQ+ people, is the exact kind of leadership we need in this moment.

This year we should be supporting our fellow artists and writers as much as possible. Help us continue to give independent creativity a space to be celebrated by reading Locus Magazine! linktr.ee/locusmagazine

I am pleased to announce I have secured a book cover designer! THANK YOU to everyone who reached out about offering their design services. You are all super talented and I am grateful to have so many options. I look forward to sharing the cover in coming months! 😍 #author #writer #sapphicbooks

Abaddon doesn't follow orders. She rewrites them in blood. Shadows in Dream Stone | Coming Soon! Visit the link in my bio to subscribe for updates! #SapphicBooks #DystopianFiction #ScienceFiction #LGBTQBooks #SapphicBookClub

Fish. Flying. Seattle. 🎣 Here’s how to catch the famous Pike Place toss in action: travelbranyik.com/how-to-see-f... #PikePlaceFish #PikePlaceMarket #Fish #Travel

🩸 Claws. Visit the link in my bio to subscribe for exclusive updates on Shadows in Dream Stone. #Sapphic #SapphicBooks #DystopianFiction #ScienceFiction #LGBTQBooks #SapphicBookClub

Her body broke a law she never agreed to. Shadows in Dream Stone | Coming Soon! Visit the link in my bio to subscribe for updates! #SapphicBooks #DystopianFiction #ScienceFiction #LGBTQBooks #SapphicBookClub

We can't review what we don't receive! Check out our submission guidelines to consider sending us your work! We love small press authors and are always on the lookout for New & Notable work. locusmag.com/aboutlo...

This morning, I got finals edits on Shadows in Dream Stone, from my friend Stephanie Butland. Reading "your writing is exceptional" and "your imagination is boundless" really fights off the imposter syndrome. So appreciative of going through this process with her. 💜 #sapphicbooks #dystopian #books

Breaking news: horrible cat whose mother does everything for him accused of pestering her until she woke up before innocently going back to sleep himself. Horrible cat denies all charges. Stay tuned for more developments.

A few personal goals today: walk outside and hear the leaves "crunch" under my feet, hug my grandma, make a pot of soup whilst pretending I am a forest witch and stirring my cauldron of goodness, not scream at the madness *waves all around* ~ Molly, ed.

“Are you interested in Dani?” Ava asked, her tone too even for Zoey to glean any emotion. - The Secret Crush Book Club by @authorkarmenlee.bsky.social Oh, Ava.😅 We love how blunt she is. Straight to the point & not a single f*ck given about putting poor Zoey on the spot.😂 #bookclubbook

Quotes from "Shadows in Dream Stone" anyone? I'll be sharing one a week, along with other little teasers. #Sapphic #SapphicBooks #DystopianFiction #ScienceFiction #LGBTQBooks #SapphicBookClub

Sweet dreams 😘😴✨🌚💤🌙🧡

Our #NationalComingOutDay Art Exhibition has concluded, and the artists SHOWED UP! We’ve put together a sneak peak of some of the incredible art pieces submitted. Explore the gallery here: hrc.im/NCODArt

7.5 million children with disabilities will be affected.

ICE's escalating violence and use of excessive force are wreaking havoc and making cities less safe. Armed, masked federal agents shouldn't be menacing our communities.