I got to read an advance copy of The Chaos Apple by Thumper Forge, and it was an absolutely delightful read that gave me some new ways to think about my magickal practice (and drastically improved my opinion of chaos magick and Discordianism). I highly recommend […] [Original post on kind.social]

13 years ago today, the Misbehavin' Maidens had our first rehearsal. We performed and recorded music together for a very wild and fun decade, and made a lot of memories along the way. Our music is still available most places you can find music online, and we […] [Original post on kind.social]

Added some new merch bundles to the Misbehavin' Maidens Bandcamp shop...and permanently dropped our prices, particularly on CDs. If someone in your life would enjoy some funny, filthy, feminist, fandom folk for the holidays, it's a really good time to buy. https://misbehavinmaidens.bandcamp.com

1/2 Back in March, when I was teaching a class on how to write a queer rite of passage ritual, a participant asked, "What do I do if I've already been through these rites of passage, ages ago?" I realized then that there was a critical piece missing from my book, Queer Rites: a ritual for just […]

I'm going to be a featured teacher in February at the joint Sacred Space/Between the Worlds, which is an intermediate magickal practice conference. Registration is open now: https://www.sacredspacefoundation.org/ And the astrology tied to the event is […] [Original post on kind.social]

Took some selfies today

I have the WORST luck with actually seeing aurora borealis. Still haven't seen one in person. It was too cloudy here last night and I'm a little pouty about it.

Experienced a rare bit of Gender Euphoria™️ this weekend when I went to see a local production of The Rocky Horror Show (the play). #nonbinary #genderfucked #genderqueer

Oh hecckkkk our version of "Twiddles" just crossed 5 million streams! Janie Meneely wrote the song but asked us to write our own verses when we covered it - none of us dreamed it would take off like this. Thanks to the fans of Shantytok for bringing this song so much love! #misbehavinmaidens

At the Maryland Renaissance Festival today (Saturday, Oct. 18)? Come say hi! Rev. Ron Padrón and I are signing books at Page After Page! #mdrf #queermagic

On Saturday, I'll be signing books with Rev. Ron Padrón at Page After Page at the Maryland Renaissance Festival! Come say hi if you're planning to be there!

A Collection Of Sigils For Voting Protection (2022) Laura Tempest Zakroff, professional artist, author, performer, and Modern Traditional Witch https://www.patheos.com/blogs/tempest/2022/11/a-collection-of-sigils-for-voting-protection.html

When one cat is being a sweet cuddle bean, and the other has Opinions About That 😂

All set up with Ron Padrón at Frederick (MD) Pagan Pride! Come say hi!

If you're in proximity to Frederick, Maryland, come check out Frederick Pagan Pride Day tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 27)! It's an amazing event - about 600 people attend every year, and there are dozens of vendors, excellent classes and rituals. I'll be doing the keynote address, my coven is […]

This Saturday I'm the keynote speaker at Frederick (MD) Pagan Pride Day! I'll be talking about how to build vibrant, resilient pagan communities. https://frederickpaganpride.com/

I had a wonderful conversation about queer rites of passage with John Hijatt on the Gifts of Wyrd podcast, and that episode is now live: https://giftsofthewyrd.podbean.com/e/queer-rites/ John also wrote a lovely review on his Substack: https://giftsofthewyrd.substack.com/p/queer-rites Thank […]

Hello I've spent way too much money at Small Press Expo, but I got to meet Maia Kobabe! #spx2025

A good piece by @fathernathan.bsky.social this morning (yes, it's, Substack, I know)

Excited to announce a really cool gig - Rev. Ron Padrón and I are going to be signing books at Page After Page at the Maryland Renaissance Festival this year! Come say hi on Oct. 18!

Getting ready to hit the road again! Who will I see at the Veiled Crow in Providence on Thursday or Templefest Friday through Monday?

Happy 20th anniversary to "They're Taking the Hobbits to Isengard" 🎉 https://youtu.be/2X-AF7fOzW0?si=_3FSngBpjiNECC3n

Got some new books this week! Eager to dive in. #queersky #queermagic

New shirt today, from BirdHive Designs. Their shirts are very well-made, comfortable, tagless, soft, and such a damn mood. https://birdhivedesigns.com/

The Misbehavin' Maidens' first album debuted 10 years ago this week! To celebrate, we're offering 20% off everything on our Bandcamp store: https://misbehavinmaidens.bandcamp.com/ #nerdyanddirty #indiemusic #filk

Squee! Two of my books spotted in the wild (Atlantis Books in London) by Laura Tempest Zakroff! And in such amazing company! (I never get tired of seeing photos of my books in bookstores or libraries - please feel free to tag me/send them!)

Upcoming events! Details here: https://majorarqueerna.com/about/upcoming-events/ * Aug. 28, 2025: The Genderqueer Tree of Life workshop – Cranston, RI * Aug. 29-Sept. 1: Templefest (featured presenter), Charlton, MA * Sep. 27: Frederick, MD Pagan Pride Day (keynote) * Oct. 18: Signing at Page […]

I'm presenting an online workshop on Queer Rites of Passage this evening starting at 6:30 pm EDT for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills CUUPs group. Learn more and join here: https://uucsh.org/connect/calendar/ Suggested donation $10.

Something silly for Friday: John Moe tweets from 2014 that live in my head rent-free. #monopolypitchmeeting #sugarhillgangplanningmeeting

Apparently this is the summer of light queer mystery books for me. Currently working through the Pride Street Paranormal Mysteries by @thorncoyle and they are sweet and delightful and I want to live in that kind of community (minus the murders) […]

ICYMI! Check out this beautiful "Light in the Darkness" ritual written by Rev. Ron Padrón. https://majorarqueerna.com/light-in-the-darkness-ritual-for-closeted-lgbtq-community-guest-post/ #lgbtq #queermagic #queersky

Finally some GOOD news today.

Upcoming events! Details: https://majorarqueerna.com/about/upcoming-events/ * July 16, 7 pm: Queer Rite of Personal Sovereignty and Blessing (ritual), Frederick, MD * July 30, 6:30 pm: Queer Rites of Passage in Magickal Practice (workshop), online & in-person in Somerset Hills, NJ * Aug. 29-Sept […]

I've just returned from CONvergence - my beloved Minneapolis-based sci-fi/fantasy convention that spoiled me for all other conventions. It was my first time back since 2013, and I'm so happy to report that it's still incredible. (thread) #cvg2025

Any Misbehavin' Maidens fans at #cvg2025? I've got buttons and stickers if you can find me! I've got pick hair in a high ponytail and am one of the rare creatures wearing a mask.

Makenzie, one of the lovely participants in the Omega Queer Magick weekend, made me this fantastic pin (about the size of a conference name badge) with their laser cutter. I'm bringing it to every conference from now on.

At the ALA conference, which is full of the most beautiful leftist queers I have ever seen and I am *not okay.* I just met a person in the Zine section who saw my name tag and said "You're on my list of things to do today!" which is possibly the best pickup line I've ever gotten. #sendhelp […]

Who is going to the ALA Conference in Philly this weekend? I'll be there signing books from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at Booth 214 in the Exhibit Hall! Come say hi! https://cdmcd.co/d6nyaA #witchysky #ala2025

New gender-neutral greeting just dropped. (From Dessa's e-newsletter today.)

One of the nice perks of teaching at #LlewellynCon is that you get a nice little thank-you box of goodies. This year's box was stellar, and I squee'd out loud when I saw that it included a copy of the Starman Tarot, which I've had my eye on for awhile. This deck […] [Original post on kind.social]

I've recorded a bunch of podcasts this year. The time I spent with the folks at Mystical Musings was extra-special, though. We talked for a solid two hours (edited down to about 90 minutes) about everything from "Queer Rites" to the state of queerness in the […] [Original post on kind.social]

A powerful read. Remember our most marginalized members of the LGBTQ+ community, including those who are incarcerated. https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/why-you-need-to-hear-the-speech-that #lgbtq #erininthemorning

This ritual by Rev. Ron Padrón of White Rose Witching doesn't seek to push anyone to come out before they're ready, but it does help shine a light in the darkness and let them know they're not alone; that they are loved. Please share! […] [Original post on kind.social]

Enby Wonder Twin Powers, Activate! Really enjoying getting to know fellow nonbinary Llewellyn author Thumper Forge, whose book on Chaos Magick is coming out this fall. We both co-wrote books in the Sun Sign Series that came out in 2023/2024 (they did Virgo Witch […] [Original post on kind.social]

Queer Rites: A book of rituals for queer rites of passage. 20 rituals included, & helpful instructions to create your own! W/contributions from Storm Faerywolf, Rev. Ron Padrón, Misha Magdalene, & Brandon Weston, & foreword by Ariana Serpentine […] [Original post on kind.social]

So. You messed up somebody's pronouns. 🤦 Don't panic! It happens. What you do next is what matters *most.* Check out some easy do's and don'ts in my post here: https://majorarqueerna.com/pronouns You can even print this post as a mini zine! #zines #queersky #ally

OMG, em dashes are not a sign of AI writing! I kept hoping this myth would burn itself out, but no — the idea that em dashes are a sign of AI writing just keeps spreading. I finally couldn't take it anymore, so I crashed a segment in to the latest Grammar Girl […] [Original post on zirk.us]

OMG OMG OMG y'all. When my first book came out, I had a couple places I was dying to see it on the shelf: places that meant a lot to me. One was my hometown public library (check!) & the other was Powell's in Portland, Oregon. Well, Powell's had my first book […] [Original post on kind.social]

OMG OMG OMG y'all. When my first book came out, I had a couple places I was dying to see it on the shelf: places that meant a lot to me. One was my hometown public library (check!) & the other was Powell's in Portland, Oregon. Well, Powell's had my first book […] [Original post on kind.social]