Hey people! My son's science fair project is about how people visualize things when they read. It's very short and he'd appreciate it if you could fill it out, and share for more responses! (info: 'print books' also includes ebooks) Thank you! ☺️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

I'm not running and I wear my Birkies accordingly.

Do you have a TESLA but you don't want people to vandalize it? Atone for your sins by supporting trans rights aka giving this trans woman here like a hundred bucks so she can pay her rent via purchasing a bumper sticker that says "I paid a trans woman $100 for this bumper sticker plz no vandalize".

I want to subtweet something but instead I just blocked the person in question. *insert "Is this Growth?" meme here*

I’ve had to up my fundraiser for overdue rent and bills. I’ve made a partial payment on my rent, but I need to get the rest of it covered ASAP to keep my housing. Thank you for donating/sharing!

Despite it all, I got up and wrote some on the New Book which, dang. The horrors may persist but by golly, SO DO I.

Apropos of nothing in particular, I wanted to mention that as a doc I've seen: death by flu (many times) death by COVID (many times) death by meningitis (4 y/o, watched purpura rash go up their legs in real time, then sepsis and death) death by tetanus (15 y/o, every muscle paralyzed, horrifying)...

Casual reminder that Itch stole my money & I can no longer sell there, meaning I can't promote with my friends or participate in bundles & other opportunities. I'd really appreciate if y'all could help me get more discovery for my books on here instead! 100% human made, 100% queer creative team!

So Mom and I watched that press conference then turned off the tv entirely and had Yet Another Christmas with my sisters and niblings and let me tell you, that was a flying lead change. Has anyone been impeached yet for war crimes?

Tonight, the President of the United States has launched an unconstitutional war of aggression, dooming another generation to spill their blood for oil, and lay waste to a sovereign nation. I demand that Congress exercise its power, halt this conflict, and impeach this war criminal president.

Guys, I was legit writing a short story about the Four Horsemen comparing their all-time favs when I checked the news. Like, OKAY, War, simmer down, maybe??

Call your reps + please read the thread. Do it now, please. Script.

Exciting news: the paperback of ENTER HERE is now available for purchase! If you grabbed a copy through the Kickstarter, those have now been ordered and we'll mail them out as soon as we receive them! bookshop.org/a/110889/979... @cjsubko.bsky.social

It took a while of wrangling, but we're here! The paperback of ENTER HERE is now available for purchase! 💙📚 If you got a copy through the Kickstarter, those have now been ordered and @mstevensonbooks.bsky.social and I will mail them out as soon as we receive them! bookshop.org/a/110889/979...

HEY WRITERS! Do any of you write creative nonfiction, particular sort of shorter form humor/memoir sort of stuff? I'm looking for some basic craft resources to share with someone else & this is not my area!

I'm pleased to announce that Jack Jack made a resolution was "to catch more critters" and he's starting strong with having caught a squirrel! I was so proud I screamed in delight*! *horror, it was horror, esp. when he tried to carry his "prize toy" inside.

Questions have been asked!

Year of the Horse coming at you

I just started this and it's WONDERFUL, highly recommend!

OTHERSIDE is officially OPEN for fiction and poetry submissions 🪐🗡️ If you’re part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, send us your speculative fiction and poetry: fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and everything in between! 📚 Open window: Jan 1-14 📑 See guidelines for details: othersidespec.com/guidelines/

This is your energy for 2026 *via Zjaan on masto/original source unknown

*what* a finale!

The only year-end awards list that matters!

Spent all afternoon crocheting a ribbed border, just frogged everything I did because at some point, I added an extra stitch. Get a hobby, they said! It's relaxing, they said!

*stares in the royalty report I got today*

I only wrote a few things this year, for better or worse. One won’t come out until next year, but there were two I really enjoyed doing that you can read now. First was this award-nominated piece for @zocalopublicsquare.bsky.social : www.zocalopublicsquare.org/romance-genr...

Apropos of nuthin', Mom's helper isn't coming today b/c everyone in her family has "the flu" & her mom went to the hospital with Covid. Mom's immunocompromised & we insist people mask in the house. I know seniors who've died/had to move into homes b/c their caregivers got them sick. WEAR A MASK.

Dear #writingcommunity, I'm very excited about the group of writers we're putting together for the Anti-Fascist Write-athon on January 3rd. Not too late to join (any amount of time, work on your WIP, and get to meet amazing authors on Zoom) here: www.notapipepublishing.com/antifascist-...

I wish I didn’t have to do this, but I have no choice. I need some financial help to pay my rent and bills ASAP. You can also support me by buying books directly from my ebook shop as well: ko-fi.com/A356F63/goal...

Well, I was offline all day and I guess *it* didn't happen, eh?

Just a few more days - vendors linked in the thread below. And for anyone who thinks this is just fluff because it's a romcom romp doesn't know me (all of my favorite romcom romps have some serious baggage...). I really loved writing this story and I hope readers love it too!

Every Bears game is a heart attack and this is no exception.

AID REQUEST: a local friend left an abusive marriage to protect her non-binary child from an unsafe situation. They were doing their best but got side-swiped & are now 3 months behind on rent. Their rent is only $900/mo. I'm going to pay 1. Can you help with the other 2? ko-fi.com/kitrocha/goa...

Like pretty much the entire Midwest, I'm really looking forward to tomorrow morning, when I can go outside in the daylight and see if I still have a roof! #windy

My Kickstarter project (handmade prints of my Gesture series) goes live in just a few days — please follow it here to be notified: www.kickstarter.com/projects/102...

Okay, I'm gonna do it. I'm gonna attempt... A GARMET WITH SLEEVES may God have mercy on my soul. Gonna try this! www.lakesideloops.com/eva/

I made a presentation on why you should read my vampire BL webcomic Transfusions! (1/3) 🖤❤️ #transfusionscomic #annikART

Jules Cassidy, P.I. (Troubleshooters #20) is out in ebook and print-on-demand (HC and pb from BN, pb from Amazon) on January 29th! Blurb, excerpt, and links to the usual e-seller sites at suzannebrockmann.com/books/troubl...

You too can be JUST PASSIN' THROUGH with Coyote!

I've already blocked the person who wrote the open letter, now I'm gonna have to mute the name, geeeeez.

Finishing Coyote Run by @lilithsaintcrow.com from @hornedlarkpress.com this morning as a lil' treat for myself! PASSING THROUGH!

We all know it's really Kermit but! Coming in hot for second place!

I sold five stories. I had four stories published. I had 9 full and partial requests on a novel on query. I kept writing! I kept my mom out of the hospital! I kept two households fed, clean(ish) & functioning. I started therapy.

Treat yourself to some gorgeous photography!

Yesterday I had negative spoons and today I have to drive across central IL (known for being flat and not much else) to do In Laws Christmas and my gosh, the don't wanna is STRONG.

"You are SUCH a literalist." --by a literature professor, while discussing a piece of literature, where people were discussing something that was never actually stated in the book. It's the moment I knew my career in academia was more or less over.

sorry reposting this all day bc idk when you're looking at your phone and it is important that you see hellcow

Following this up with It's a Wonderful Life and I have to say-- The true meaning of Christmas is digging around in the snow in old cemeteries to look at the gravestones. *grabs my shovel*

New comic. Merry Christmas! 💚🌟❤️

It's "cheeses for us meeces" time!