I really need to haul myself out of bed

I briefly did the writer thing this weekend in Wilson, NC—Noir at the Bar at Larema Coffee. It was a small but mighty crowd, and always a joy to hang out with @joncarrollthomas.bsky.social and @authorcreekmore.bsky.social! Thanks to @glumghost.bsky.social for the pic (& buy her new book!)

Displeased with much but I can’t argue with the Renaissance of serif fonts coming back.

**clutches coffee** **hisses**

In @emmasternerradley.bsky.social 's swashbuckling fantasy adventure we meet Petrichor and Valour: reluctant murder siblings with "wit as sharp as an assassin's knife” according to @stgibson.bsky.social ! Buy now in a handy paperback: geni.us/snowblooded

I briefly did the writer thing this weekend in Wilson, NC—Noir at the Bar at Larema Coffee. It was a small but mighty crowd, and always a joy to hang out with @joncarrollthomas.bsky.social and @authorcreekmore.bsky.social! Thanks to @glumghost.bsky.social for the pic (& buy her new book!)

Some amazing gay history. Listen up kids.

There is talent, but overwhelmed by luck and privilege. And an immensely unfair and unequal power dynamics in the hands of people with power.

This headache sure is fun. Nice when I can feel it in my teeth.

You’re doing this already, right? … right?

If you’re sad eat more cheese

My kid is not autistic because I took Tylenol, rather His mother won’t stop talking about her special interests in fashion and perfumery, feels the sound of leaf blowers in her bones and molars, and gets so out of sorts at grocery stores with fluorescent lights she’s had to flee the scene…

If you're tired and need a hug today, I'd like to offer this story of mine. It's about a haunted house so lonely that it promises it'll behave if anyone will just live in it.

All day every day actually

On this Bisexual Visibility Day, a reminder that by book, QUEEN OF FURY, is just two chaos bisexual idiots on an adventure in the snow with tons of kissing and the Green Knight.

Past Natania has really been coming through for me lately. First bump across time, me!

A hidden whatnow cc @gianttourtiere.bsky.social www.popularmechanics.com/science/a679...

I suddenly realized people will no longer recommend that terrible Susan Pevensie short story to me when I lament how Lewis did her dirty in the books. Yay! Gonna go write my own.

I guess I’m visible today. Alas. I do not wish to be perceived.

For those who asked about sustainable fashion: It is perilously difficult but not impossible. Buy used. Research brands. Avoid the super fast fashion (SHEIN, Walmart, Temu) Remember that clothes always involve human labor. Always.

Pro tip: take your measurements and bring a tape measure with you because clothing sizes for women do not make sense

For those who asked about sustainable fashion: It is perilously difficult but not impossible. Buy used. Research brands. Avoid the super fast fashion (SHEIN, Walmart, Temu) Remember that clothes always involve human labor. Always.

In this house We Are very Tired

I am so tired of seeing his stupid face.

Also I made Dad some oatmeal raisin cookies with golden raisins. Putting the new oven to the test and pleased with the results at present.

Had a delightful writing session that felt like this book might be shaping itself into something beyond idea. They’re getting their tines into me.

As we swirl down the drain into fascism, keep an eye out on clothing trends. I'm already noticing an uptick in "modesty" wear, and the re-introduction of Dior's New Look (what became the silhouette of the 50s). Fashion is intentional and reflective of culture.

How can I feel both satisfied with the amount of things I finally got done today and also just... nihilistic? ::glances at headlines:: Oh, right. That's why.

Behold! Chocolate chip pumpkin bread. Never thought I’d love that combo, but here we are.

In other news. Baking season has begun here, so prepare for pictures of food you can’t eat.

I am so tired of seeing his stupid face.

Tea certainly doesn’t solve the world’s problems, but it does give my soul a warm hug.

This shit makes me so mad because people don't understand how much power we have over these companies and the only thing we need to do is not give them money. The only thing we need to do is to not do anything. It's the easiest shit! *wearily* collective action does work, it really does

All dolled up to attend the #Romantasy ball with @natania.bsky.social at the @Redbudwritingproject

In my Highly Interesting Allergy Saga: Have discovered that Zyrtec at night is a game changer, and I’m having the best sleep of my life and Also It apparently helps my anxiety, too.

My regional NPR is quite small and is in a hostile area (Grapes of Wrath country, for god's sake), so if you were looking for a place to send that Hulu and Disney+ money... www.kvpr.org/donate

I asked my therapist how he was getting on given everything. He paused and said: “You know, I’m feeling more called than ever to do this job.” And I think I feel that way about writing, too.

As you cancel streaming services, here is a casual reminder that only 16% of Americans read for pleasure anymore, and your local library has hundreds or thousands of books you haven't read. They would love to see you stop by and renew your library card.

I asked my therapist how he was getting on given everything. He paused and said: “You know, I’m feeling more called than ever to do this job.” And I think I feel that way about writing, too.

Man, why do the people who should feel imposter syndrome… like… don’t?

The last political column I was allowed to write in the @washingtonpost.com was a criticism of Obama. His people took issue with my piece, but we were respectful. Now he is tweeting in support of me. This is how free political speech and respect for debate *actually works*. Or used to work.

Even I, someone who has studied Arthuriana for over two decades, am surprised when I come across a knight I didn't know of. Sir Marrok? Apparently he pissed his wife off so much she turned him into a werewolf for seven years.

I need to write tonight. Keep me honest and don’t let me doomscroll.

Got my flu shot. Go me. (They were out of Covid shots… doc is very anxious about everything.)

They really missed the opportunity to call it Rouge.

If only we had data that… oh wait

I almost always go back over my emails at work to add niceties. I’m a little too direct sometimes. I’m not mean. I just need shit done. But not everyone appreciates that. 😀😀😀😀

“The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself.” Carl Sagan

“The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself.” Carl Sagan