ICE is retaliating against Oak Park right now, where most of the moms who were arrested for protesting at Broadview yesterday are from. This is my sister, who's on the ground. ABOLISH ICE. www.instagram.com/reel/DQzuhMO...

OH! I *should* do a 2025 end-of-year post! I had a LOT (for me!) stories this year! We started out with "An Exciting Career Opportunity!" about MLMs and vampires, which was lovingly published by @dielaughingmag.bsky.social this April! Free to read! dielaughingmag.com/2025/05/05/a...

Did not know that food banks don't pay sales tax, so their dollar can stretch more!! Cash donate to your local food bank!!

GUYS GUYS GUYS there are beautiful handmade hats and blankies but ALSO! @oliviawaite.com made a BEADED OCTOPUS? AND IT IS AMAZING?!?!?! www.32auctions.com/organization...

If you wrote an SF/F/H story that was published in 2025 (or read a story that you thought was great), tell me about it in this thread! Authors, also send your story to me here: johnjosephadams.com/basff-submis... (Please read the guidelines before submitting.)

One week to go in this special virtual food drive! Make a donation to Northern Illinois Food Bank and you'll get a super special shout-out in THE BRIGHTEST BLAZE. Be a hero, lend a hand, make someone's day a little brighter. ❤️ support.solvehungertoday.org/fundraiser/6...

Today a cashier at a discount store was trying to explain his POV to 2 seniors & one senior literally said, "I've got medicare, I'll be fine, good luck to you." When I got up to him, I thanked him for trying & it genuinely shocked him. I told him to keep trying, keep the faith, that he had friends.

"I have considered the possibility that I might have some culpability for the hijinks which have sparked this investigation. After all...I have deliberately assembled a supergroup of perhaps the most terrible monkeys."

I haven't posted any promo in a very long while; many of you may not even know I'm a writer. But I am (or was? IDK) and I have a few books for sale at most ebook vendors. Most are consensual kinky romance with M/F protagonists. One is contemp romance with F/F protagonists. All have happy endings.

Looking for a quick Thanksgiving read?
I wrote a bonus Kowalski short story, A KOWALSKI THANKSGIVING OF DOOM for newsletter subscribers. It’s a prequel to the next generation of Kowalski Family books, but it’s a complete story with a happy ending and it’s free! bookhip.com/WDSMBNQ

This is Sarah, getting arrested for peacefully protesting ICE terrorizing our communities, abducting our neighbors, tearing apart families, and abusing immigrants in an illegal detention facility.

Please enjoy this blissful squirrel, not that I'm jealous or anything.

If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.

Wonder why this scene looks so familiar... #WildlifeWednesday 🐦🐕

Listen, I hate Trump, but insulting him through his health and physical condition(s?) is rooted in ableism. Take aim at his choices, not the fact he allegedly needs a colostomy bag. #Disability is not a weapon for you to weild when you don't like someone. It's a natural part of aging.

Just sent a message to my MAGA rep asking when she's going to vote to reopen the govt. now that the SNAP benefits and healthcare costs and unpaid workers cost her party an election?

From the Guardian. Cartoonist Ella Baron.

Ah! Confirmation! Yah!!!

Mom just said JD's brother was getting creamed in the Cincinnatti mayor's race? Anyone can confirm?

My mom wants everyone to know how proud she is of you all tonight, she's having a great time watching election returns come in! Good job voting from a former Consitution teacher!

THEY DO NOT BREAK US THEY BREAK UPON US

A seeming bit of history tonight as Ghazala Hashmi becomes the first Asian American to win statewide office in Virginia - and the first Muslim woman to win statewide office *anywhere* in the United States.

I have set up a gofundme to cover my medical bills, prescriptions and current expenses. The first goal is $900. I would appreciate sharing it around on social media. I will try to update as i get insurance sorted out. gofund.me/6dfb97116

Ahhhhhh I love you all!!! Just hit our adult gloves goal!!!!!!

Japan's "Mundane Halloween" costume contest is back! Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary. Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest! #MundaneHalloween

The best time to quit smoking was before you started. The second best time is now. Love, someone who's cousin is dying of throat & mouth cancer from a lifetime of smoking.* *She's ~15 years older than me, in hospice, heavily sedated, and surrounded by loved ones. But still. Smoking killed her.

No local elections for me today but! Everyone else who has one? MAKE GOOD CHOICES!!!

I don't know about you but I am SO excited for this book and now there's a giveaway!?!?! GO GO GO!

This is always the first thing I think of when I think of Dick Cheney.

Hey everyone! Can I get 50 reposts for this program? It would mean a lot! www.jccsf.org/event/michae... #RecipesfromtheAmericanSouth

🚨 WNDB is committed to providing emergency grants to diverse authors & illustrators, publishing professionals, and educators experiencing dire financial need due to loss of SNAP benefits. We are now open for a new round of emergency grants, between $250 and $1,000 each. 💻 bit.ly/WNDB-emergency

That feeling when you're editing an anthology to be named later and see a name you know! *waves* Hi, @mandatheginger.bsky.social!!

Right? because open enrollment goes from now-ish until December 31 -- delay for another month and it'll just be entropy pushing the evil across the finish line. BTW, doctor here and I *cannot wait* to see how much this hurts my already at-risk patients. (*sarcasm intended) Damn Johnson+GOP to hell

I see Choosing Brave, a picture book bio of Emmett Till’s mother, Mamie Till-Moseley. Powerful book. socialjusticebooks.org/choosing-bra...

So one of the things I did on vacation was visit the San Diego Museum of Photographic Arts and one display made me go--wait! I know her! So here's an installation made of recycled book covers featuring @maggietokudahall.bsky.social's Love in the Library. Anyone recognize any of the other covers?

I spent Halloween on a cruise ship, which was strange! (Everyone was Waldo. Don't be Waldo if you're on a cruise ship full of retirees.) And I renewed my vows to a very tall, handsome man after 25 years! And then re-wore the $30 thrift store wedding dress (WITH POCKETS) on Halloween. As one does.

I can highly recommend ella! Wonderful edits! You will not be disappointed!!

I know Maine senate elections seem important, but it’s more important that you’ve got a local election coming up in the next couple of weeks. Put as much time into researching and advocating and voting in that as you have looking at some douchebag’s tattoos.

BOOKSELLERS, do any of you want an ARC (physical copy or earc) of Until the Clock Strikes Midnight? If yes, please reply here or reach out preferably today: www.alechiadow.com/contact Of note: this book is—-as one person said: too queer. Also has Black people (most of the cast) and bipolar rep.

GOOD EMAIL WAS GOOD!!!

I just updated my website for the first time in over a year because I finally have a new book coming out soon! suzannebrockmann.com/books/troubl... #Romancelandia

I'm gonna block anyone who defends this shit.

My mom cannot get over this. This is where Dolly Madison almost got caught by the British because she was desperate to save the famous paintings of George & Martha Washington. He did what the British couldn't do.

reminder! You can ask your GP to waive the age requirements for you. I got mine at 48 because my parents and my grandma had all had shingles and I demanded it early. Get a waiver, get it early!

So I hope we’re all agreed on the Democratic side not to vote for the Nazi. Or the nazi-curious.

Your next great Christmas romance read is calling. #Romancelandia a.co/d/5TwiAHP

I'm dusting, so that's how the writing-slash-everything is going.

Just called my rep. Let 'em hear it.

Early pricing is available now until December 1! Our #Chicago Spring Fling Writers Conference offers workshops, agent pitch sessions, blogger bookseller meet & greet, book signing, gala, charity auction, networking! #Authorsky #romancewriters www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling