It’s my book birthday! #Booksky www.starsandsabers.com/books/shoesh...

Bidding ends tonight! Thank you to those of you who have bid so far! They have raised a total of $155,682.00 so far. 💜 There are some amazing things on this auction raising money for several Minnesota immigrant funds. all items www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

Do one of the things that makes you feel better, because if you aren't doing any of that, you will run down. Today I did some writing. I'm a writer, & if I don't write, I run down. It's very easy for me to forget this, despite decades of knowing it. And so I am here to remind you to do your things.

Nisi Shawl is a visionary brilliant author, editor, critic and teacher, who is working on a book of otherworldly philosophy that sounds incredible. Not surprisingly, this project has grown and flowered, and Nisi needs a bit more support. Please help if you can! www.gofundme.com/f/help-nisi-...

This auction (opens soon) is full of cool things, but I want to highlight this AMA with @mikechenwriter.bsky.social. Not only is Mike a great writer and kind person, but he also has a rich, varied background in publishing. Talking to someone like Mike would have been so valuable for early career me.

hi friends, i've put together a short collection of SFF stories and set it free—i hope it can give you some encouragement, a smile, or even just a pause in the doomscrolling. art is resistance. <3 🐺 📚 ko-fi.com/s/f0da603a0d <— support/PWYW (free!) tiny.cc/2q7y001 <— direct download

I would not be the writer I am without the support of Little Ghost books. They are a hub for the Toronto horror community and beyond. They've been there for everyone with free programming, community events, and supporting indie authors. I sincerely love them, toss the ghosts some coins if you can.

Thank you so much to everyone who's helped me celebrate Enchanting the Fae Queen's North American book birthday! Here's a little roundup of some of the lovely things early reviewers have already said about it. ❤️ stephanieburgis.com/books/enchanting-the-fae-queen #romancelandia

Since people are asking if they can do something for me, here is a short thread. I'm clearly going to be laid up for a lot longer. Here are a few simple links. Patreon: www.patreon.com/Wiswell Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/johnwiswell Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

Help bring 2-Year-Old Chloe & Her Father Home. They were kidnapped today in South Minneapolis. With the permission of the mother, we are reaching out to raise funds for lawyer fee’s, food, bond requests, rent, livability, & resources to keep this family together. gofund.me/6295b51b3

Look, I'm going to tell you a secret. If you buy an e-book while it's on sale, you never have to read it. If you have $2 to spare & want to help that particular author, you can just chuck the book into the oubliette of your TBR. Every sale helps. The author will never know, but you gave them a gift.

Cat! The void demands chin scratches.

Been doing research about the early 1900's and the theme again & again, is that change only came about through A) Mass strikes B) Combined with legal action C) Community support ($/Food/Shelter/protection during action) D) Willingness to fight back if necessary.

This is the truest truth of any creative career

So I have been trying to set this up for years now! Welcome to the first, but hopefully not the last episode of ConFusion still Confusing! Mental Health and Burnout with @vriccithode.bsky.social and @jordankurella.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE4n...

"We’re fucked" is the laziest narrative of our time. Humans don't live in reality. We live in stories. Choose yours accordingly. www.kameronhurley.com/were-fucked-...

"I'm not in Minnesota -- what can I do to help?" A list of ideas!

and arguably they did more to make a more positive world than most—in Mr. Rogers’s case—even after death. if there’s one thing i’ve learned from dnd it’s that we need fighters but we also need healers.

Please ban X in Canada, I signed this petition Believe children, protect children you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...

Sometimes we all pass around the same $10, but today if we could pass it in this family's direction, that would be wonderful. They are struggling to get out from under NICU bills and had another financial blow recently. I know them, and they are good people who could really use a break.

Because it's absolutely true: if there's no point in doing anything at all, why would you do it? It's humans who make meaning. The events are just events. We make them mean something. What that is is entirely up to us. Story is uniquely human. Story is our one superpower.

It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s share some books and boost all signals. Repost this & let us know what to repost for you. Angry? Here’s one about injustice, racism, and colonialism. You know, with monsters, magic, murder, grief, and ghosts. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316... bookshop.org/p/books/hous...

It's a lot right now so here are some constructive things you can do: Save timestamped posts with facts (see @chrisgeidner.bsky.social) Donate to MN support groups www.ilcm.org Donate to @runforsomething.net Call your reps. Call volume matters. AND THEN GET OFF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR THE DAY

Fiction and fantasy aren't "fake" any more than light seen through a prism is fake. It's just seen from a different perspective. Light seen through a prism is still light. Truth seen through a story is still the truth.

So young to be everything to a family and yet genocide has made him an elder.

I didn't set any goals for 2026, but I made 3 wishes - one for each of the 4 leaf clovers I've found recently. The last is for you: May your 2026 be full of magic, in whatever form you need it.

As people start reflecting on what they accomplished this past year, if you are feeling less than, remember that capitalism wants you to compete with others. Your worth is in being human, full stop. That’s it. Anything else is a bonus.

I want to learn and preserve a Palestinian hand sewing practice. You can help! I’m asking you to share this widely, and pitch in if it feels right to you. ko-fi.com/soniasulaima...

I'm not accusing anybody of anything, nor even really discoursing. But sometimes writing is hard because we're challenging ourselves. We're digging up parts of ourselves that hurt. Things we haven't articulated before. That challenge is good for fiction, but often better for our own souls.

Looking back at 2025:

This auction is still going! You’ve got about a week to bid on some cool stuff for a great virtual convention. www.32auctions.com/WriteHiveAuc...

For those of you who think the so-called settlement from Anthropic is good, you should know they stole millions of works, but are only paying for novels. No shorts, non-fiction etc. And if you're a non-US writer, like me, you get nothing even with a US copyright because non-US authors don't count.

People don't understand what is meant by "literacy" and the "literacy crisis". Literacy isn't just not being able to physically read. Many people know how to see words and say words, which is basic reading. Literacy is being able to infer the correct information from what you read.

New headshots, and a website refresh. Now just waiting on a cover and info for the new book to share with you all. ALSO I successfully migrated hosts and figured out how to install multiple wordpress instances on the same domain. Now my blog is looking really nice. *dusts off CS degree* ;D

Merriam-Webster has spoken...

For people who think book banning isn't a big deal because even if they're not available in libraries and schools, you can still buy them--this is an elitist argument. Most kids ONLY have access to books from their library. Libraries ensure info access for all. Libraries are vital in democracies.

Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread

Dum Boc is fundraising for emergency assistance to those affected by the floods in Central Vietnam. I’ve donated a signed copy TWIN TIDES which is available for purchase online 💖👀 #yabooks ko-fi.com/s/776a3c35cb

In case your family is going down the rabbit hole and you need a break... bookshop.org/beta-search?...

Books aren't expensive. Writers are at the bottom of a large column of people making money off books. We get screwed the most. By the publishing industry and the fucking pirates. You like books? Buy them, or go to the library. Or there won't be any writers to make the art.

I'm going to do a little thread on how the money from books works for traditionally published authors because people have questions, and this is always useful info to share IMO. First, a big disclaimer that every contract is different, and there are a million factors that can change things. 1/

I have always been transparent bc aspiring writers need to know. I never quit my day job as a part-time physician. Spouse works full time. Writing is gig work. Some years are great. Some years are not. There is a lot of hustle and diversifying to keep all the plates spinning.

one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.

New writers: DO NOT give away your subsidiary tv/film/merch/derivative rights for a $300 short. Not even for legacy mag cred.

When you’re trying to cut down on the carbs…

Happy Friday from the cat! “May your pillows be soft and fluffy and the sun fall just right to pool on the floor.”

The thing I want to stress to people: Authors (and other artists you admire) don't *expect* you to be scintillating when you meet us, so don't worry about being clever. What *is* appreciated is if you're nice. Just be nice! Nice is good!

This group has been supporting a soup kitchen in El Fasher. Most of their volunteers were killed by the RSF. Survivors are now at a camp for the displaced in Tawila and seeking assistance to restart their soup kitchens. www.paypal.com/donate/

As someone who reads historical romance and fantasy this was right up my alley! It has a Georgian-esque world but with blood magic. 👍🏽👍🏽 There’s even a dancing scene!