At a conference, and as someone who is face blind (prosopagnosia), I'm so grateful everyone wears name tags. If you're hosting a large gathering this holiday season (or anytime!), it might sound silly, but please consider name tags for guests. Helps us faceblind folks so much. #neurodivergent

Is it possible that I baked banana nut muffins because I wrote a story about an alien who's obsessed with them, and tomorrow I'll be flying across the country and deliver these to one of my awesome beta readers? Yes, yes it is. Seriously. #scifi #scifibooks #cozy #hopepunk #writing #baking

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For those of you who have a Christmas tree up, any favorite inspiring ornaments? I've loved Doctor Who for years, so it shouldn't be surprising that I wrote a story about aliens who travel the universe to rescue helpless creatures. #tardis #doctorwho #scifi #hopepunk #writers #writing #booksky

Alright, I'm still rather new here (started posting Nov) and want to make sure I'm following all the complicated BlueSky #etiquette - so far I've got: - Always add Alt text - Follow Wheaton's Law 😀 (covers so much) Ok, so it's maybe not that complicated after all. 😊 Any other etiquette rules?

Any other #writers use waterproof paper in the shower to write down ideas? Love my shower sketchpad. Discovered this a couple months ago from another writer. Great for writing down thoughts before they vanish. Got it at a local shop (Huckleberry brand). Good gift idea for writers. #writing #gifts

Is it possible that I wrote a #scifi story with aliens who use cozy plant-based tech? Yes, yes it is. This is one of my favorite alien-like #houseplants, a purple passion plant (Gynura aurantiaca). Those hairs! Propagates easily from cuttings, some of which may go to beta readers. #writing #booksky

Just discovered another useful Word feature - it tracks the last 24 items you copied! Even from different programs. In the Home tab, next to the Clipboard, click on the small arrow. Useful for #writers and #editors when editing and moving around chunks of text. #writing #writingcommunity #BookSky

Anyone else ever get this annoying horizontal line in Word that just won't go away? It took me way too long to learn that it can easily be removed by going into the Border setting and selecting "No Border." Hope this helps! #writing #writingcommunity #fightingWord

Any other #writers with young kids do this? Or, without kids? Is it just me? Every night... #writingcommunity #writing #BookSky

Not usually one to take sunrise and sunset pictures, but couldn't resist snapping a shot and sharing what I woke up to this morning after the snow we accumulated.

I’ve been a disability advocate in literary spaces for the past nine years. On #IDPWD2025, let’s remember to support the disabled creatives in all artistic fields. And please, let’s work together to make accessible spaces the norm! #IDPWD #Disability

Any #hopepunk writers out there?

Is it possible that I am teaching myself this #ragtime song because I wrote a #scifi story about an immortal who loves him some Scott Joplin? Yes, yes it is. Hope you enjoy the first third of Maple Leaf Rag. #piano #scifibooks #debutnovel #hopepunk #writing #writingcommunity #music #nanowrimo

Any other writers love the "Split" feature in Word? So helpful for when needing to work on two different sections of a Word document at once (e.g., when you need to make sure you're quoting what your MC said earlier correctly!). Under View -> Split #writingcommunity #BookSky #editing #writing

Breaking my foot yesterday didn't stop me from seeing The Nutcracker ballet today. Great show at #cuboulder with the Boulder Ballet and Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. www.boulderballet.org/the-nutcracker #boulder #colorado

I promise I'll get slightly less annoying by this time next week, but until then I'd like as many folks as possible to know about this FREE cookbook that features delicious recipes from a variety of culinary traditions and helps home cooks reduce food waste from their Thanksgiving dinner! 🍗

Our old lady waiting for the mild chaos to begin. #dogs

Today I am grateful that my husband cooks.

The holidays bring joy, food, family... and sometimes tense conversations. But social science gives us tools to make those moments calmer and more productive! Here are the 5 R’s that can actually help you talk across differences this season: 🧵👇

As prophesized, the potato bread was nearly lost to time, but then miraculously became reincarnated as pain perdu (French toast). The powdered sugar hides a multitude of sins. #breakfast #bread #baking

Update on my #ReverseNaNoWriMo efforts. (Yes, I'm making this up.) I wrote a #scifi novel but needed to get the word count down. Over 18 days, went from 122K to 116K (-5K!) by greening (line editing) the entire book. More to go but feels good. #writing #editing As I'm a scientist, obligatory graph.

Had fun at #Denver Zoo Lights tonight. Love this annual event. And not just because I wrote a #scifi novel about an alien zoo (seriously). @denverzoo.bsky.social #zoos #writingcommunity #writing

People with ADHD may have an underappreciated advantage: Hypercuriosity. Love it. www.sciencenews.org/article/adhd...

4 years ago today, I got my offer of pub for CRIP UP THE KITCHEN. 3 years ago today, it went to the printer (1 year is an extremely rushed production cycle for a cookbook oof). Today is the perfect day to buy it for yourself or the disabled people in your life! julessherred.com/crip-up-the-...

#writingcommunity #BookSky #writing #nanowrimo

While we're talking #writing, the OCLS Writers Conference (Jan 24-25, and virtual!) is now open for registration -- check out the fun agenda here: ocls.org/ocls-writers... #writingcommunity #writers #authors #publishing #nanowrimo

Looking for a break from turkey leftovers and awkward in-law conversations? Lots of useful virtual events for #readers and #writers on this Virtual Bookish Events substack -- here are the offerings for Nov. 24-30: open.substack.com/pub/sarahnic... #writingcommunity #nanowrimo #publishing #writing

Treating myself to some gluwein (spiced warm wine) at the Denver Christkindlmarket. Love this annual event. This is the opening weekend, so lots of time still to check it out if you're in the area! www.christkindlmarketdenver.com #festival #market #funtimes #colorado

Just an ordinary loaf of potato bread. Why? Because it's a great use of leftover mashed potatoes. Just something to think about after #Thankagiving next week! The bread makes wonderful sandwiches. This loaf may also be reincarnated as French toast soon. #baking

@geekyjules.julessherred.com TIL Canada celebrates Thanksgiving, but in October apparently. I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on/experiences with this! And any dishes traditionally in common? I have so many questions now...

I've discovered "greening" is not well-known with writers/editors, so I'm sharing. From the article: "Greening was a craft in itself—studying your completed and approved product, your 'finished' piece, to see what could be left out." #writingcommunity #editing www.newyorker.com/magazine/201...

Here's another fun random "word of the day." Glissando. Also recently spotted in a TJ Klune novel. Thanks again, TJ! (And now I just want to listen to "Great Balls of Fire.") #writingcommunity

Sharing a random "word of the day." Recently saw the second usage in a TJ Klune novel. Thanks, TJ! #writingcommunity

Can confirm! Had fun playing this tabletop roleplaying game over the weekend. #RPG #TTRPG

I'm not usually one to buy coasters, but couldn't pass this by at a #crafts #fair this weekend. Is #steampunk making a comeback? With purple iridescence. Made with resin and locally sourced old bike parts! More #art and #jewelry at their website www.MYPhoenixRisingCO.com #handmade #localbusiness

What is #tidallocking and why does it matter when #astrobiologists search for life on other planets? Find out with this hands-on #scienceproject (which I had way too much fun creating with @sciencebuddies.bsky.social). www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair... #STEM #space #astrobiology #science

Did you eat your frog this morning? Mark Twain: "If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest one first." Referring to getting that most challenging task done first. #productivity #procrastination

I hear you guys like adorable #dog pictures. (This cutie belongs to my parents.) Enjoy! #dogsofinstagram #puppy #goldendoodle

For students wrapping up #gradschool application essays: in addition to describing your amazing #research, be sure to also convey how all your experiences have made you into a better, more resilient #scientist #teacher #writer & #leader. Don't sell yourself short. Convince them you'll succeed. Gl!

Is it possible that I baked a sourdough loaf because I wrote a story about an alien bakery? Yes, yes it is. #scifi #scifibooks #cozy #hopepunk #writing #baking #nanowrimo

What microbes that exist today could have survived the pH conditions of early Earth? Investigate with microorganisms from a local water source in this student #microbiology #astrobiology project. Student project and video: sbgo.org/modernmicrob... #STEM #scienceproject #edusky #scienceteacher

Was sent this. I dig it.

Watch with the audio on! I wish I could offer more these days, but at least here I can present to you a leech dancing to funk music. Hope you enjoy. More info: This is a European medicinal leech. Fun fact: It is considered an FDA-approved medical device. (Audio is "Upbeat Funk" from Canva)

Six-year-old: "What mythical creature can you spell using the letters from 'dragonfly'?" Me: Thinking the obvious answer. Six-year-old: "Naga!" Made me unreasonably happy. #geeklife #geeks #fantasy #fantasycreatures

I present to you, the #ReverseNaNoWriMo. (Yes, I'm making this up.) I've done #NaNoWriMo before, but this year I'm doing something different- I already wrote a #scifi novel but need to get the total word count down. Aiming for 105K by the end of the month. Wish me luck! #writing #GreeningNaNoWriMo

Am reading EXORDIA by Seth Dickinson and came across this quote ripe for the moment: "only weasels play trolley games. Heroes jump down there and start pulling people off the tracks. Heroes pass laws regulating better trolley brakes. That’s how you make a society."

Is it possible that I baked banana nut muffins today because I wrote a story about an alien who's obsessed with banana nut muffins? Yes, yes it is. Good thing I also enjoy eating them. #scifi #scifibooks #cozy #hopepunk #writing #baking

I've been having fun writing K-12 #science project ideas over the last few months with @sciencebuddies.bsky.social . If you're curious about #astrobiology (that's life in space!), or just want to watch me streak some agar plates, check one out here: www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair... #STEM