Portland doesn’t need the military. Portland has its own defenses.

I doodled a quartet of goblins in my planner today and remembered a) I don't draw for shit and b) it's delightful anyway. This may have to become a Thing. Maybe... #goblinoftheweek? Anyway, here's four feral best friends who do crimes together.

Saddest thing about being an author is not reading your own book tags on AO3 because I ALSO want this 🥲

Starts tomorrow! Register for the WD conference and on Saturday I'll be chatting about the 'Tentpole' method for cinematic plotting. If you're the kind that starts an idea with music video montages and big vibes, this is for you. writersdigestuniversity.mykajabi.com/science-fict...

Hey, if you wanna learn how I worldbuild despite HATING worldbuilding PLUS cool stuff from @swankmotron.com, @valerievaldes.bsky.social, @ajhackwith.bsky.social, and more, then join the @writersdigest.bsky.social SFF virtual con this weekend! writersdigestuniversity.mykajabi.com/science-fict...

At 3pm I am joining a lovely crew to discuss Solo TTRPGs and writing at Worldcon. Come check it out! I’ve been hauling a bag of heavy game books all day just to let folks flip through them after panel! 📚Room 420-422

Yesterday a Worldcon friend complimented me on my bi pride flag and I had to do a double take to realize what I’d done on accident. 🩷💜💙

I love them, your honor.

Taking a break from Worldcon to make sure you've heard about the delicious queers n' necromancy @macey.bsky.social book that was announced. Freakin' stoked.

Was just informed that I am in fact MODERATING the Outlining to Sell panel at 9am despite having checked “no” to moderation for worldcon. So…uh. Please come and plz clap as I Do My Best to with the extremely smart and talented panelists 👀

I will never forget how Meta defended this by insisting none of these books were of value alone, merely in aggregate. What a pathetic worldview.

The indignity of finally retiring to the hotel room after a long day at #worldcon and realizing your makeup has went full raccoon eyes for who knows how long and no one said anything

Hey #wolrdcon friends! In two hours I’m doing a (probably dramatic) reading from Toto. Catch me there, or at any of these other places this week: #worldcon2025

www.themarysue.com/the-10-best-... I LOVED The Library at Mount Char. Books by: @naominovik.bsky.social @ajhackwith.bsky.social @rfkuang.bsky.social ‪

Guys, that signing blew me away. Thank you EVERYONE who came. I can’t believe we ran through all those books! #eccc2025

SIGNING DAY #eccc2025 Come grab a copy of TOTO and get it vandalized by me. 11am to 11:50, Penguin Random House booth 20515 on Summit level 3! I'll have free stickers, babes. 🎉

We're not in Kansas anymore, #Toto! So thrilled to have stumbled upon this while browsing my #publiclibrary yesterday. Experiencing the Oz story from Toto's point of view is rocking my world tonight. @ajhackwith.bsky.social Bad dogs go to Oz. 💚 bookshop.org/p/books/toto... #booksky

Will you be at Emerald City ComicCon this weekend? I'll be signing books at the @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social booth on Saturday 11am! Grab a copy of TOTO while you're at it 📚 #eccc2025

Really good idea, past!me, getting into a new hobby that requires a lot of research and reading and testing technique that has completely overtaken the time I used to use reading news. A++, would recommend to everyone in the next 4 (or 10, probably) years.

The Library of the Unwritten - @ajhackwith.bsky.social

Guys, I just got a sneak peek of cover art for the Goblin book that puts the romance (between spikey femme goblin and strongk fey lady knight) and it just...all the queer fairy tale feels. ❤️‍🔥

Can't stress this enough: a random story you write on a lark may end up being the one that gets you the most recognition while the one you really love may get few reads and/or your worst reviews. Don't overthink it. Publishing is a gamble. You'll win some; you'll lose some.

Over on The Nerd Daily, I talked politics: Storytelling Is Political, And That’s A Good Thing - thenerddaily.com/aj-hackwith-...

Agent: Sorry, they're a debut -- I don't think they know about 2nd edits, editor Editor: But what about substantive edits, copy edits, line edits, pass pages, last-second panic post-ARCs edits? They know about THOSE, don't they? Agent: I wouldn't count on it

If you’re looking for a free way to support an author, did you know you can ask your library to stock a book you want to read that they don’t have yet? And usually it’s a very basic online form? Google your library name plus the words “request a title” or “suggest a title” to find yours.

TOTO in the wild! 💕🐾🌈

It’s small business Saturday! Go hug an indie bookstore. And as I am but a humble word tinkerer, I am obliged to remind you that TOTO is out and makes a cool gift. Books in general = best gifts tbh

Out there, right now, is an indie bookstore and it is FULL OF BOOKS, and full of bibliomancers who know all the old book rites to ensure you get excellent books for you and your loved ones. Seek the indie bookstore! Give them coin in exchange for stories and ideas and art and romance and horror and

Oh yes, let's. If everyone does this the world will be, in a small but meaningful way, 100x better.

"What to do with the Flying Monkeys" was a song on repeat in my head for a WHILE. (also can be sung to the shanty "what do we do with a drunken sailor" for fun)

I finished The God of Lost Words by @ajhackwith.bsky.social . The knowledge that there are others in this huge world that feel the absolute imperative to protect books, encourage writers, and revel in the divinity that is the written word is a joy. Highly recommend this series. #booksky 💙📚

I will add to this: Writing won't save you, but it will also save you in ways you have yet to imagine. And if you're very very lucky, it might save someone else who feels like you.

This is how you become a writer: You have to love writing but it does not mean it will be enjoyable or make you happy. Accept that you will probably not make money. If any of these ever align in any slot machine like combo, live más.

I just finished Toto by @ajhackwith.bsky.social, & I really enjoyed it! It's so refreshing to see Oz fanfic really lean into "the original was a political allegory, let's update it and GO". Does it count as YA? it feels like it to me ... #books #booksky #ForYourConsideration #HugoPoss

I have been bingeing @ajhackwith.bsky.social 's Hell's Library series. Starting the third one after work. For anyone that loves books, reveres stories, and feels that story-telling in all it's forms is some of the most important art, I recommend this series whole-heartedly. 💙📚

I saw this posted on twitter but I don't think that user is on BlueSky and I wanted to share it here... This interview with Ethan Hawke perfectly describes the importance of art.

We are not playing the "health is morality" game anymore. We should never have played it to begin with. The whole idea that if you have a pre-existing condition you have somehow earned severe illness and waved your right to compassion was pushed during lockdowns to make people spend again.

It's Friday! What's on everyone's to-read pile for the weekend? 👀 A couple titles our staff are currently checking out: TOTO by @ajhackwith.bsky.social and INTERSTELLAR MEGACHEF by @lavanya.bsky.social

Describe yourself using 5 things that are probably in your purse/backpack at any given moment: A disturbing arsenal of headache meds broken dog treats, for wild good bois A random notebook sticker A d20 dice, for emergencies multiple earbuds, introvert armor

Māori MPs briefly suspended the Aotearoa parliament’s attempts to reinterpret their founding treaty in the most bad ass use of the Haka I’ve ever seen.

HEY @ajhackwith.bsky.social's new book TOTO comes out today! Library Journal says "Readers will be delighted to discover this unique take on The Wizard of Oz" 💚 Read/listen to free excerpts here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708778...

It’s really pretty cool that one thing you can do to support people you like is ask your local library to get their book because it doesn’t cost you anything, it helps them, and the librarian gets to know someone actually wants to read a book and not just use the computer for Roblox

Boosting an auction for Trans Lifeline. btw, let it be known: if you are planning a charity auction for a good cause, please don't hesitate to hit me up! I would gladly donate signed books and limited edition things to help causes like this. (Always am, but especially right now.)

TOTO! Tomorrow! New book day! Read about the true hero of Oz: an opinionated terrier who is no longer standing for this nonsense. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708778...

This week has been a blur on SO many levels but I am thrusting my head above water briefly to shout author things like I'm supposed to. (Everything is so weird right now.)

I just wanted to shout out that TOTO comes out on Nov 12th! And you can pre-order a SIGNED copy from @powells.bsky.social if you can't make the release night party: www.powells.com/book/toto-97...

<peeks into the app> ...Oooo-kay I guess me and my instant panic attack will try returning to this thing after Tuesday.

I turned in TOTO book edits so like clockwork it's time to blink blearily from the deadline fugue and fumble around at the rest of one's neglected life and allow one's thumbs to mash at this social thing again. Hey guys! We made another book.

It's invite day I guess and I feel like I need to slide in with the "Sorry I'm late but I didn't want to come." gif Hi friends! I will be a sparse contributor but it's good to see your lovely faces.