M.B. Kelly
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To Want for Nothing: Book One of the Urban Warlocks. Out now! You have been summoned.
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How about "boy summons girl" as a premise? Check out To Want for Nothing: Book One of the Urban Warlocks.
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
about 8 hours ago
Monsieur Gâteau is helping me get ready for today's Stich and Twitch, live in all the usual spots. I kick things off at 5pm Pacific. Maybe by then I'll know exactly what I'm working on! Or maybe I'll grab whatever fabric Monsieur hasn't claimed and hope for the best
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Time for my weekly writing date. I have a deadline tonight, so time to get to it! 😅
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
3 days ago
My darlings! You may have heard that it's Award Season, but did you know
@everiotartist.bsky.social
,
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
, and I have been hosting our annual awards show since 2022? Help us celebrate art and kindness by voting and nominating at the link below
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Nominations and Voting Are Open for the 4th Annual Tippy Golden Teacup Awards!
As the golden rays of dawn pierce 2026 so too do the first nominations for the Tippy Golden Teacup Awards emerge! Your contributions, nominations, and votes will help us in celebrating our CommuniT…
https://madameaskew.com/2026/01/17/nominations-and-voting-are-open-for-the-4th-annual-tippy-golden-teacup-awards/
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What if the wizard child never got his invite to wizarding school? To Want for Nothing: Book One of the Urban Warlocks is out August 26, 2025.
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
4 days ago
My darlings! When
@everiotartist.bsky.social
,
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
and I are left alone in a room with enough tea and biscuits magic things happen Come watch some of that nonsense unfold tonight at 6:30 PM Pacific on YouTube and Twitch
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Friday Tea with special guest host, Eve Riot
Friday, January 16th, at 6:30 PM Pacific Are your engines steeping??! Because it’s time to get yapping about Splendid Teapot Racing with our special guest and teapot racing devotee, Eve Riot!…
https://madameaskew.com/2026/01/16/friday-tea-with-special-guest-host-eve-riot/
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January flew by, but I did remember to do my newsletter! Want to make sure you get a copy sent to your inbox next week with insider details about the next release and what I've been up to? Sign up here:
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10 days ago
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Time for my weekly writing date. Also need to work on my newsletter this week. 😅
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
13 days ago
My darlings!
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
is hosting a cosy teatime this Friday, the 9th, with special guests, Morelitea! Get ready for scads of tomfoolery and charming nonsense
madameaskew.com/2026/01/08/f...
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Friday Tea with special guests, Morelitea
Friday, January 9th, at 6:30 PM Pacific (Seattle) This week, while I am off gallivanting in the fae wild over the next few days, the Grand Arbiter welcomes the wonderful people behind Morelitea to …
https://madameaskew.com/2026/01/08/friday-tea-with-special-guests-morelitea/
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
14 days ago
A little over a year ago, my monthly newsletter went on an unplanned hiatus. Because of enshitification, honestly. We have a new home, a new platform, and if you were subscribed before, it should be in your inbox. I am thrilled!
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The Return of the Monthly Meowsive!
So much is happening behind the scenes in the Workshop of Doom, and we have many plots afoot for the coming months. So my heart is very full, indeed, with joy and relief that I can announce the re-…
https://madameaskew.com/2026/01/07/the-return-of-the-monthly-meowsive/
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Krista D. Ball: Canada's Snarky Potato
14 days ago
I want to do a thread on "Small Press Red Flags" brought to you by years in the trenches combined with some issues I’m seeing pop up again in writer circles. Note: an isolated incident might not be a red flag, but cumulative flags are always worth examination. First off: Let’s talk about money.
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
21 days ago
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
and I unleash our annual Hogmanay Variety Show tonight at 5pm Pacific. Experience the unhinged tomfoolery, laughter, a end chaos that is the heart of what we do Oh yes, and Babushka Askew is coming to harass us all
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Hogmanay Variety Show
5PM Pacific, December 31st Our annual Hogmanay Variety Show to celebrate the New Year is this Wednesday, December 31st, at 5PM Pacific (Seattle)–6PM Mountain (Tucson)–7PM Central (Madis…
https://madameaskew.com/2025/12/31/hogmanay-variety-show/
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Time for the last writing date of 2025.
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
27 days ago
For the last few years, I have been sharing my annual list of book recommendations for Jólabókaflóð. We didn't talk about this tradition during our last Friday tea, but giving books for the holidays really is one of my favourite things to do!
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16 Book Recs for Jólabókaflóð
Originally posted to our Patreon My favourite gift giving tradition of the year is almost upon us. Jólabókaflóð, Iceland’s book giving tradition during the winter holidays, is a delightful custom I…
https://madameaskew.com/2025/12/24/16-book-recs-for-jolabokaflod/
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You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who's coming to save you?
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www.writingbattle.com/join-battle
I joined the upcoming Tempest Owl Battle with writers from around the world. Get Ready to Battle on Jan 13, 2026!
@writingbattle.bsky.social
#flashfiction
#writingprompts
#writerslife
#WritingCommunity
#writersofbluesky
Join the Battle and Learn More
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Writing Battle — Write. Read. Win.
Write. Read. Win. A competitive writing platform for storytellers around the world. Receive oodles of feedback. Join the most supportive writing community on the web. You up for the chal...
https://www.writingbattle.com/join-battle
about 1 month ago
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
about 1 month ago
My darlings,
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
and I are thrilled to welcome back our dearest
@everiotartist.bsky.social
for our last Friday Tea of 2025. And I am excited to see you tonight for some irreverent sewing nonsense
madameaskew.com/2025/12/16/w...
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Weekly Tea and Tomfoolery
The Grand Arbiter and I have another week full of good cheer and cheeky nonsense to share with you! This is our last Friday Tea before Christmastide and the New Year. and I am thrilled that we can …
https://madameaskew.com/2025/12/16/weekly-tea-and-tomfoolery-7/
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The Grand Arbiter
about 1 month ago
Y’all I’ll be playing commander on stream with
@ajanisgaypridemate.bsky.social
,
@aerin-of-locthwain.bsky.social
, and Russ! At 4PM Pacific/7PM Eastern on Twitch! Smushing cards at each other means we love each other, regardless of the complaints of bullying.
#mtg
Twitch.tv/The_Locthwain_Lobby
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Krista D. Ball: Canada's Snarky Potato
about 1 month ago
"My Grandfather's Cat" is a cross-Canada organization that helps dying seniors find homes for their beloved animals. They also offer a senior's pet food pantry, to help support low income seniors. Please consider donating as a gift for the pet lover in your life.
www.mygrandfatherscat.ca
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support fill the dishes — My Grandfather's Cat
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My sister knit me these socks last year for the holidays and I absolutely love them. Couldn’t wait for it to get cold enough again to pull them out. Now she’s selling them (and dog sweaters) in her own shop.
www.etsy.com/shop/KnitPur...
about 1 month ago
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
about 1 month ago
Tea minus ten minutes until Friday Teatime live with
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
and moi! And yes, we have yet another unhinged holiday topic for the evening! Find us in YouTube at 6:30 PM Pacific (Seattle)
youtube.com/@madameaskew...
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Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter
For more than a dozen linear earth-years, Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter have hosted their cheeky interactive events–Tea Duelling, Splendid Teapot Racing, Compliment Duelling, and the Cog Match Ga...
https://youtube.com/@madameaskew2739?si=HUdZ385ToOi9AM8o
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One of my favorite short stories I've read this year is "Charged and Ready" by T.M. Kuta. It's a smutty queer M/F sci-fi short story with lots of feelings between two best friends who finally sleep together.
www.amazon.com/Charged-Read...
about 1 month ago
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Time for my weekly writing date. The holiday music has started. After years of working in retail, I don’t know if I’m going to make it… I hope I brought my noise canceling headphones. 😅
about 1 month ago
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
about 2 months ago
My darlings!
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
and I are back! I hope you're ready for Tea and nonsense because that's exactly what we're serving Join us on YouTube or Twitch for the best experience:
youtube.com/@madameaskew...
madameaskew.com/2025/12/05/f...
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Friday Tea: Now with Holiday High Jinks
Friday, December 5th, 6:30 PM Pacific (Seattle) After our short hiatus for the November holiday, the Grand Arbiter and I are back with our weekly Tea and Tomfoolery! And yes, we absolutely have pla…
https://madameaskew.com/2025/12/05/friday-tea-now-with-holiday-high-jinks/
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You can also get digital copies directly from me as well now!
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about 2 months ago
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One of our cats was sitting on a small rug by the window. I moved the blinds so he could sit on the rug without sitting in the blinds. Turns out it was never about the rug.
about 2 months ago
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Time for my weekly writing date. Edits are done! 🎉 And now there’s a blank page in front of me.
about 2 months ago
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
about 2 months ago
My darlings, I'm mostly here to promote books, engage in cheeky nonsense, and share my shop cats. But I come from a family of artists. My dearest auntie makes the most glorious cards. Perfect for the holidays. She's not on here so I can be extravagant in my praise
www.etsy.com/shop/WoodHor...
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
about 2 months ago
Since I've been running a quirky little steampunk and historical fantasy book club for almost 15 years combined, naturally I have opinions and recommendations about books for new readers Now seems like a perfect time to share.
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7 Book Recommendations for the New Steampunk Reader
Today, during our monthly book chat, I had the pleasure of welcoming some new Steampunk readers to the CommuniTea! What an absolute delight and a perfect reminder to share my favourite book recomme…
https://madameaskew.com/2025/08/25/7-book-recommendations-for-the-new-steampunk-reader/
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
about 2 months ago
Listen, this book is so charming! I absolutely loved it and I need everyone to read it so we can gossip about it
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Bribing myself to do edits with snickerdoodle kisses.
about 2 months ago
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
about 2 months ago
My darlings, this is my occasional reminder that I run a quirky little, virtual book club with my dear chums
@b1llz1lla.bsky.social
. we do our utmost to celebrate the authors and shatter the idea that steampunk is a sepia toned, European monolith.
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Temporal Textual Talks: A Steampunk Book Chat
The 2026 Reading List Originally posted to our PatreonAfter gathering recommendations, hunting through our own lists, and debating, genteelly over cups of tea, Bill Bodden, our Official Buttery Goo…
https://madameaskew.com/2025/11/22/temporal-textual-talks-a-steampunk-book-chat/
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
about 2 months ago
Little biscuits come to life as wee dragons!! How absolutely delightful!
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The epub of To Want for Nothing: Book One of the Urban Warlocks series is now available on sites like B&N, Kobo, Apple, and even my own shop! Most places:
books2read.com/twfn
Direct from me:
author-m-b-kelly-shop.fourthwall.com
about 2 months ago
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Krista D. Ball: Canada's Snarky Potato
about 2 months ago
I posted a buy link here to "A Magical Inheritance" a few days ago, and 24 of you immediately went to Anna's Archives and fucking stole it from me. Yes, stole it. I do not get paid for your download there because YOU ARE STEALING FROM ME. 🖕
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Time for my weekly writing date. Edits will be done this week. What a sneak peek of book 2? Check out To Want for Something’s page.
www.mb-kelly.com/towantforsom...
about 2 months ago
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
about 2 months ago
My darlings! Come read with us in 2026!
@b1llz1lla.bsky.social
and I have unleashed the reading list for our virtual book chat. From Historical Fantasy to classic Steampunk, the list is bursting with great reads, including the latest from
@matociquala.bsky.social
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Temporal Textual Talks: A Steampunk Book Chat
The 2026 Reading List Originally posted to our PatreonAfter gathering recommendations, hunting through our own lists, and debating, genteelly over cups of tea, Bill Bodden, our Official Buttery Goo…
https://madameaskew.com/2025/11/22/temporal-textual-talks-a-steampunk-book-chat/
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Time for my weekly writing date. I have about forty minutes until I have to head out, so let’s get it!
2 months ago
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
2 months ago
My darlings! Mark your calendars and join us tomorrow Sunday, November 16th, at 4:30pm Pacific (Seattle) for our monthly book chat with special guest
@gailcarriger.bsky.social
! This month's featured book is "Etiquette and Espionage," an altogether marvelous read
madameaskew.com/2025/11/15/n...
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November Book Chat
Sunday, November 16th, at 4:30 PM Pacific (Seattle) Posted originally and unabridged to our PatreonThe time has arrived for our final book chat of 2025, and what a delightful treat we have! This mo…
https://madameaskew.com/2025/11/15/november-book-chat/
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Time for my weekly writing date. Less than 10 chapters left to edit for the Urban Warlocks sequel.
2 months ago
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Gail Carriger
2 months ago
What the Book Publishing Process is Like + Fan Service Behind the Scenes (Video)
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Gail Carriger
3 months ago
What is an author style guide? How about a style sheet?
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Time for my weekly writing date. Edits, here we come! The goal today is two chapters. Feels ambitious, but I need to make up ground.
3 months ago
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Piper J. Drake
3 months ago
This flash fiction short story holds so many memories, from my first invitation to write in an anthology edited by @j_r_blackwell to my first vacation to explore Seattle with Matthew J. Drake to a quirky interaction with two random soldiers who walked into a romance book signing to find PJ Schnyder.
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In celebration of the spooky season, To Want for Nothing: Book One of the Urban Warlocks is ON SALE! You can get the eBook on Amazon for $1.99 now through Halloween.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ71QLYS/
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In celebration of the spooky season, To Want for Nothing: Book One of the Urban Warlocks is ON SALE! You can get the eBook on Amazon for $1.99 now through Halloween.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ71QLYS/
3 months ago
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Time for my weekly writing date. Wow, it feels like this is the only time I’ve had to work on my writing lately. Let’s get this edits done!
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
3 months ago
The best part of being a weird gremlin on the internet is making more ridiculous art and nonsense with my dearest friends. Tonight,
@everiotartist.bsky.social
,
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
& I are unleashing a new "super secret" game during Friday Tea at 6:30 PM Pacific
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Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter
For more than a dozen linear earth-years, Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter have hosted their cheeky interactive events–Tea Duelling, Splendid Teapot Racing, Compliment Duelling, and the Cog Match Ga...
https://youtube.com/@madameaskew2739?si=ou7693963AhKXu0Z
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Madame Askew ➡️ Embracing the Crone Within
3 months ago
@teagrandarbiter.bsky.social
and I are unleashing more tea and tomfoolery this week. Friday,
@everiotartist.bsky.social
joins us for peak spooky season chaos! (We have plans!)
madameaskew.com/2025/10/20/w...
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Weekly Tea and Tomfoolery
In honour of spooky season this year, the Grand Arbiter and I unleashed our first ever Guestober. We’ve had such a marvelous time with all of our guests this month and I am thrilled that this…
https://madameaskew.com/2025/10/20/weekly-tea-and-tomfoolery-5/
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Just a quick overview of Saturday's Indie Author Fest! It was a lot of fun.
www.mb-kelly.com/blog/indie-a...
3 months ago
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Time for my weekly writing (erm, editing?) date.
3 months ago
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