I’ve been sick with a nasty cold since Christmas. I also just finished watching Heated Rivalry. Ugly/happy crying while congested is not recommended. Somebody help me. I love these stupid hockey players.

Rob Reiner was the mastermind behind two of my favorite films of all time. I’m heartsick at his passing.

The post office was out of Christmas stamps. I chose D&D. I regret nothing.

Apparently my best, exhausted/over-caffeinated quote of the evening? “Jimmy Page is Buster Keaton. He plays like a well-choreographed noodle.”

My December sale includes discounts on editing and coaching as well as classes in upcoming months. Please check it out! #writingsky www.patreon.com/posts/144914...

As a little gift, and thank you, this holiday season, I’m offering 5 free 3 month subscriptions to my Patreon. 😊 New (to me) Patrons only please. Open until 12/31/25 or until all are claimed. To snag one of the gifts, follow the link below. www.patreon.com/loragray/red...

It’s that time of year! Here are my award eligible poems and short stories published in 2025. Thank you! I’m grateful for any and all consideration. ❤️ @strangehorizons.bsky.social @uncannymagazine.bsky.social @trollbreathmag.bsky.social @plotthoundmag.bsky.social @crayfishmag.bsky.social

Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen. The Smashing Pumpkins They Might be Giants AFI Against Me! frnkiero and the cellabration

A mood.

If you see this, post your getaway vehicle.

What perfect album came out the year you turned 16? I loved it then. I love it now.

Convincing you to read my short story with the first sentence. Share yours if you want. (“Tasseography” in @crayfishmag.bsky.social )

Photos from our backyard this morning. I can’t remember the last time flowers + fall leaves + snow happened. 🌸❄️🍁

Free Fiction Friday features A Dragon or a Flower or a Boy by Lora Gray magazine.trollbreath.com/a-dragon-or-...

Just a little magic from today’s hike. 😊

Super excited that my poem, “My Love Wails in the Mending” is now out in Strange Horizons!

Publishing news! My short story, "Tasseography," is now out and free to read in the latest issue of @crayfishmag.bsky.social (Guest edited by the amazing Isaiah Hunt) :) www.crayfishmag.com/lora-gray-ta...

"Your Birdsong Pleading" by @loragray.bsky.social now free to read online! "So, why, sister, are you here, with your milky feathers, your downy breast, your songbird pleading for more time, more love, more sameness?" plotthoundmag.com/your-birdson...

Guess who’s writing horror poetry to AFI’s “Behind the Clock” on repeat?

Jon Lasser, an amazing writer and dear friend, passed yesterday. I’m so glad I was able to spend time with him last month and tell him how much he meant to me while he was still here. Which is to say don’t wait to tell your friends how wonderful they are. And big hugs to everyone mourning rn.

My poem, “Your Birdsong Pleading,” is now out in Plott Hound Magazine!

This year’s Patreon chapbooks have arrived!!! Every year I compile the original stories and poems I post monthly there into a chapbook, (I also create the cover art 😊). If you want to support me, and possibly get a chapbook for yourself, you can find more info at: www.patreon.com/c/loragray

Yesterday’s flea market adventure landed me a new friend. His name is Walter. Walter is currently masquerading as a mid-century, West German alarm clock. Walter also enjoys sleeping in and lazy, late summer afternoons. I love Walter. 🐢⏰💚

Hellllooooo from the static! It is fundraising season for many spec mags out there. We are doing things a little differently with a small gofundme to help us into 2026. We are already at $2 and just need a little boost to help us to our goal of $2400 👻 www.gofundme.com/f/support-th...

My poem, “A Dragon or a Flower or a Boy,” is in the latest issue of Trollbreath Magazine! 😍 @trollbreathmag.bsky.social magazine.trollbreath.com

In case anybody needs cheering up. Baby goat county fair photo from a few weeks ago. 😊

It begins!

If you loved that poetry was at WorldCon this year, please visit poetryhugo.com and learn about our goal to ratify the poetry Hugo award for years to come so it can be REALLY REALLY PERMANENT. Poets are here and we want to make you fall in love with words again 🥰

I didn’t realize how badly I needed Worldcon. Sharing the past few days with some of my very dearest friends, finally connecting in-person with folks I’ve known online for years, and meeting new/inspiring people was a joy. It’s been a rough year, but tonight my heart is so freaking full.

Congrats all of the Hugo winners!

Seattle, I am in you! I’ll be at Worldcon through Saturday night and I’m already having such a fun time. Feel free to say hey if you catch me. :)

Ariel-bait vibe #6: romance, rot Example story: "The Imitation Sea" by @loragray.bsky.social in Shimmer (and also reprinted in FF#4!) www.fusionfragment.com/issue-4/

My Patreon, (where I post all kinds of original writing and art), turns 5 this year! To celebrate, I'm holding a special contest for my followers. You don't have to have a paid subscription for this one, (though of course if you want to support me, that’s an option, too :) ) www.patreon.com/loragray

ICYMI, WE NEED YOUR HELP, SPACE UNICORNS! The Uncanny Magazine Year 12: Fly Forever, Space Unicorns! Kickstarter is 83% funded with 9 days to go! Please push us over that finish line so we can make another year of your Uncanny Magazine! buff.ly/d6biJJf

Today’s blood labs + teaching my morning yoga class have absolutely taken me out. But I have a nap under my belt. Caffeine on the horizon. And a novella to tackle. Wish me luck!

This is genius. I, too, am dead.

Seriously fun Saturday ended with a poetry acceptance!!

I’ve had The Lonesome Death of Hattie Caroll by Bob Dylan floating in and out of my head all day. I’m not mad about it.

“A Crow on the Corpse Road” by @betsyaoki.bsky.social is so good! @bcsmagazine.bsky.social

My poem, “Soft, Your Grief, and Leporine,” is out today in @uncannymagazine.bsky.social 😍 You can read it for free here: www.uncannymagazine.com/article/soft...

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, or Marvel

BCS #435 ebook is out early today at @weightlessbooks.bsky.social & Kindle Store and for subscribers, featuring stories of discovery or bargain by @kjkabza.bsky.social and @betsyaoki.bsky.social, behind cover art by Ankush Sharma. weightlessbooks.com/fiction/bene... www.amazon.com/Beneath-Ceas...

My favorite local protest sign from this weekend.

Congrats to all the Nebula winners and finalists!

This handsomest boy joined me for breakfast this morning.

time for

Happy Pride Month everyone! 🌈 I feel so lucky to have family, friends, coworkers and neighbors who accept me for who I am, and I’m forever grateful for the support I’ve received as a non-binary/queer member of the community. Sending much love, power and strength to all my lgbtq+ siblings!

Princes of the Universe.

Story acceptance!!!!

Somebody is figuring out how to open the pocket door…