A brief respite from my political rants (kinda). For any sci-fi fans out there I can thoroughly recommend @dr-bethany-jacobs.bsky.social's superb Kindom trilogy ❤️

#HeadsUp: as noted by @galatfemme.bsky.social, These Burning Stars (The Kindom Trilogy Book 1) by @dr-bethany-jacobs.bsky.social is on US ebook sale for $1, so I got some copies for random giveaway. I believe I've given it out before, since I already have it, but haven't read it yet.

I’ve got to admit, I came to @dr-bethany-jacobs.bsky.social’s book looking for swashbuckling spaceships but got palace intrigue, revenge, intricate plots and a compelling “will they or won’t they” story that goes in a direction you won’t expect. I’m looking forward to the next one

This is phenomenal. Top notch. 10/10. No notes.

This fan art is sending me.

i am utterly obsessed with them #thekindomtrilogy #sixandchono

LOOK AT THEM!!!

esek's hair gave ME gray hair but here's a wip. im having so much fun bringing them to life @dr-bethany-jacobs.bsky.social

Very cool discussion of the use of color theories in industrial hygiene.

Yesterday I breezed through rewrites of 2 chapters in about 3 hours. Today I've been working on 1 paragraph for an hour. Writing is weird.

An embarrassment of riches! I love these SO MUCH @zeedium! The way you included Liis' scars and cap! The way Chono is NOT WHITE! ah, I'm dying!

I am SIEZED with exhaustion. SIEZED I tell you.

First fan art! I am screaming! Thank you @campyrrhic.bsky.social!!

The thing about writing is that it sucks and I hate it except when it's good then I love it.

Female Powerful Owl

Time to support the @locusmag.bsky.social 2026 fundraiser! There's one signed copy left of THIS BRUTAL MOON! Locus is an essential fixture of the science fiction community. Pledge, buy, subscribe, and show the love!

Love when that last book sticks the landing for people. *chefs kiss*

Hiiiiiiigy recommend Bethany Jacobs’ (@dr-bethany-jacobs.bsky.social ) sci-fi trilogy: great story and excellent audio quality in the audiobooks. - Bk1: These Burning Stars - Bk2: On Vicious Worlds - Bk3: This Brutal Moon www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

@dr-bethany-jacobs.bsky.social I just finished This Brutal Moon, and it was a great finish to a really beautiful series. The characters often suffered brutal injuries and losses (and had me crying). The characters felt unique and three dimensional. The world you built is fresh and novel. Thank you!

Use libraries!

THE KINDOM TRILOGY is eligible for Best Series at the Hugos! And I finally saw THIS BRUTAL MOON in a bookstore! Show a girl some love. @orbitbooks.bsky.social @awfulagent.bsky.social @laworldcon.bsky.social

“Pay attention to the moments of contradiction & uncertainty threaded through character dialogue & self-reflection…Watch his tone. Watch his humour. For me, that’s where the sharpest lessons are” @dr-bethany-jacobs.bsky.social for @newscientist.com 💙📚 12/13 www.newscientist.com/article/2506...

Almost done with the second book in this fantastic series and it just keeps getting better and better. Queer political space fantasy that's got me hooked. The way Six would burn everything down just for Chono... 🥹 #booksky On Vicious Worlds by @dr-bethany-jacobs.bsky.social

So I had a shitty day but then David called my books stormers so I guess I won Monday.

Yes! Reserved for the final chapters in this awesome trilogy by @dr-bethany-jacobs.bsky.social.

Love when people love the series!

The Pocahontas and John smith verse from "Fever" takes on new meaning when you consider the English brought small pox to America.

Always fun when the second one gets love!

Does anybody know of any sci-fi podcasts that focus exclusively on craft, i.e. the writing itself, not publishing or the business side. Please repost for reach! I'm trying to see something.

I just heard someone on the radio say that the craziest thing they've seen on social media all week is a woman eating spaghetti out of her kitchen sink, and I would like a tour of the rock this person has been living under.

Soup for Chono!

And to kick-off the year, a short review on This Brutal Moon, the third and final book in the Kindom Trilogy, written by @dr-bethany-jacobs.bsky.social, the cherry on top of an excellent political space opera. Full thoughts: jamreads.com/reviews/this... 💙📚

Ren is the best! Read her books!

We asked @voidcricket.bsky.social for her best books of 2025, the book she'd love for Xmas & her anticipated reads of 2026. Read on https://geni.us/SolarisBks2025 to find out why she picked @dr-bethany-jacobs.bsky.social @jvawrites.bsky.social & more! https://geni.us/9BMN4 https://geni.us/unbrw

I started reading "This Brutal Moon" by @dr-bethany-jacobs.bsky.social. I have been waiting for this since I finished the second book. I am at the start, but I have to say two things: it was very easy to get back into the world of the Kindom, and the stakes are high! I am enjoying the book.

So flattered by this beautiful review!

Reposting for reference - so many good books I missed this year (Current read: This Brutal Moon, @dr-bethany-jacobs.bsky.social - love this trilogy!!)

This was so fun!

After literal decades of fearing that I would never be published, today marks the publication of This Brutal Moon, the final book in the Kindom Trilogy! I hope you love it as much as I do! @orbitbooks.bsky.social @awfulagent.bsky.social #thisbrutalmoon #thekindomtrilogy

Thanks baby!

My brilliant and butch (subtype: indoor) wife’s @dr-bethany-jacobs.bsky.social THIRD book day is here! Welcome to the world, THIS BRUTAL MOON! Get the whole Kindom Trilogy from wherever quality books are sold! (Support local indie if you can! Request from your library! Books make great gifts!)

*switches on the “Do Not Disturb” sign* Finally!!!

A very happy #bookbirthday to THIS BRUTAL MOON by @dr-bethany-jacobs.bsky.social and DRAGONS GONE WILD by @dankoboldt.bsky.social! Writing one book is a feat in itself, but finishing a trilogy is a huge accomplishment 🙌 🎉

I had so much fun collaborating with New Scientist on this article!

This Brutal Moon is almost here (December 2nd!). Join me at Red Otter Coffee on Dec 5th at 6:00 for a book launch and reading! Address is 3147 Delaware Ave Unit A, Buffalo, NY 14217. @orbitbooks.bsky.social @awfulagent.bsky.social #thekindomtrilogy #thisbrutalmoon #booklaunch #buffalony #buffalove

Delightedly exploring Iain M. Banks' The Culture: The Drawings at my favorite coffee shop Red Otter Coffee. Thank you @orbitbooks.bsky.social for this amazing gift! #iainmbanks #worldbuilding #spaceopera #theculture

And the winner is... @dana-berube.bsky.social! Dana, please DM me for details on how you can get your signed copy of This Brutal Moon! Thank you everyone for sharing your love for my characters!

The message on IG from Alice (posted by her friend Sandy Ho). As always, Alice blazes a path for the rest of us, fearlessly & with humor: "I'm honored to be your ancestor & believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all."

Be sure to like and comment on the original post for a chance at a signed copy! Winner announced on Sunday!

Beyond excited!! Christmas comes early everyone!! @dr-bethany-jacobs.bsky.social