I am giving a workshop on "Getting Your Writing Unstuck" on 10/17. If you've found yourself unable to write, due to creative block, lack of energy and focus, or the world being on fire, this workshop can help. (Very neurodivergent friendly!) palmspringswritersguild.org/event-6351130

The craziest thing about this fight between Trump and Elon Musk is that Republicans are trying to take away health care from 16 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.

Happy pride!!! It's me, your resident AAAA* reminding you that I have lots of queer books with lots of rep in them! rosieethor.com/books *Asexual Aromantic Agender Author** **I like this acronym because it's both accurate and feels like a feral scream, which is the vibe up in here

For the month of May, I'm running a coaching sale, 30% off! I can help you figure out your storyline or get unstuck, or you can use hours for accountability. See my site for more options! www.rockyourwriting.com/may-2025-sale/

It's remote! If I had these skills I'd be all over it.

A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope

Whelp, I have some big news! My good friend Rayanne has been running a mobile romance book truck for the last year, and she’s done so well that it’s time to open a brick and mortar. And that’s where I come in! I’m going into business with her to bring Good Girl Books THE STORE to Knoxville!

Pritzker: Time to stop wondering if you can trust the nuclear codes to people who don’t know how to organize a group chat. It’s time to stop ignoring the hypocrisy in wearing a big gold cross while announcing the defunding of children’s cancer research…

for centuries there have been stories by Māori about a green glow from the forest floor, which were written off as superstition because no Europeans ever saw them ... it turns out there's a bioluminescent fungi, mycena roseoflava, whose dim glow can't usually be seen due to light pollution.

Alright, Bluesky, do your thing! I need a part-time, DC-based operations manager to come work with me ASAP. Email [email protected].

Canadian friends:

🎉 We’re thrilled to unveil the official lineup for the 28th Annual Asian American Showcase in Chicago! 🎬✨ May 16-22,2025 🔗 Full schedule -> faaim.org #faaim #asianamericanshowcase #aapi #aanhpi #filmfest #comedy #chicago #improv #filmfestival

Overwhelmed 😭❤️ with the response to our DIY charity auction Genre Creators for Trans Rights. 4 hours in and we're already over £500, on top of the £500 from my rare book sales and the brilliant @EasterconUK Belfast just threw in an extra £500, so it's already £1500! www.32auctions.com/genrefortrans

So Google's latest consent violation is them generating "AI" audio of your voice in YouTube as an opt-out "service." Here's how to turn it off (original images reposted with alt text):

Paid opportunity for erotica authors!

So Sticker Mule scrubbed all their pro-trump posts from their insta and they’re deleting comments that bring it up fast af. This is ur reminder they had a 100+ foot pro-trump sign installed on their building just 6 months ago. NO TAKE BACKS, ANTHONY. WE MEMBA.

If you voted for Allison Riggs in the 2024 NC election check here to see if your ballot is being challenged. If so, then you have 15 business days from whenever they mail the notices to cure your ballot, but best to check now & cure yours as soon as possible, even if this ruling might get overturned

periodically we see a brand new food invention usually it is clear that the inventor should be sent to The Hague, but on rare occasions we encounter one whose inventor should be immediately canonized for their contribution to humanity this is such an invention

Get it out of your head that we are having free and fair elections in 2026. Texas is the model. This right here is tyranny. That's not an exaggeration. They won't do this everywhere, but they'll do it in enough places to ensure they win a majority.

Feeling overwhelmed by writing & life? ✍️😰 Our April workshop led by author, Cathy Yardley, will help you create simple, sustainable systems that actually work for YOU! 📅 Saturday April 5th | 📍 via Zoom 🔗 More info: buff.ly/l9zhCof #WritingWorkshop #WriterLife

I have tariffed the penguins that are on Heard Island and which you were probably assuming did not export goods forgive me they were taking advantage of us so cunning and so cold

People are saying that there looks to be a turnout surge in Wisconsin for the judicial election so just remember that if you're in line by 8:00 pm, STAY IN LINE. Get out there and show Elon that your vote is not for sale. :)

8yrs into a boring marriage he gets amnesia, forgetting why he only has appointment sex with his wife Now awestruck he's married to the most beautiful woman, he is determined to woo her into his bed & heart; 2nd chance, SO bonkers & hot only .99 amzn.to/4l2jOR0 #romancelandia #booksky

OH HEY IVE GOT SOME NEWS! After having an absolute blast as a contributor for BEING ACE I am thrilled to tag along as a co-editor for its sequel, BEING ARO! @madelinedyer.bsky.social and I will announce the full lineup sometime after our open submissions period next month! Stay tuned for details!

Hi all~ I’ve made a brand new website! It’s filled with *most* of the work I’ve done over the last five years since I started working in LA. It was a long overdue overhaul, but it helped me reflect on all the work I’ve been really lucky to do. Thank you for visiting ♥️ asiaellington.com

For years, political experts have warned that America is in a state of democratic decline. Now some say democracy in the US could be giving way to something else entirely: an oligarchy.

Remember: It's legal for them to lie to you. But it's illegal for you to lie to them. You can't talk your way out of detention or arrest, but you can sure talk your way into it. Every day is STFU Friday.

Does your life feel like you're trying to shove 50 pounds of crap in a coffee mug? Time Management for Exhausted Authors can help you figure out what to do, when to do it, and how to keep doing it until it's done. rock-your-writing.teachable.com/p/you-ve-got...

Question for a book. If I say "central casting" would you know what that means? And (approximately) how old are you?

Imagine you’re being summoned. What GIF represents that?

My course on Time Management for Exhausted Authors beta launches today! It's designed with neurodivergence in mind (I'm ADHD and bipolar 2) and covers planning for people like us. If you're interested, check it out here! rock-your-writing.teachable.com/p/you-ve-got...

Why might you want to read up on EFF's guide to border searches right now, you wonder? This is why.

Mayakuro again 💞

I'm going to be giving a workshop (virtual) at the Golden State Romance Writers this Saturday. It's going to be on writing processes and systems... basically, an intro to life balance for exhausted writers. Come check it out! www.goldenstateromancewriters.org/events/2025/...

Sharing this because my first link didn't work (thanks, Katta!)

I saw this on Threads. Vivian is a legend to all romance authors, and we need to help. Romancelandia unite! Romance legend Vivian Stephens needs our support. ♥️ gofundme.com/f/sup…

Oh this is great news!

Did I just order this book as a big FU to Zuck? Possibly yes.

Yes, I am also recapping #TheWheelOfTime this season, which means I have written almost 10k words about the show this week, including the first of three recaps! #WoTShowSpoilers

I swiped this from @ginaluker.bsky.social I think it’s an important part of pushing back on the harms this administration is seeking to cause. Things like reminding people that Canada and Greenland are not our enemies.

2) The AT FIRST SPITE audiobook is also on sale many places (minus Audible)! $4.99 at Apple: books.apple.com/us/audiobook... $6.99 at Google Play: play.google.com/store/audiob... $6.99 at Libro.fm: libro.fm/audiobooks/9...

This is probably a really good time to remind everyone there are two special elections in Florida on April 1 for Congressional seats (and another in NY later in the year). If Dems win two of three, we take back the House. Make sure you're registered to vote!! @joshweil.bsky.social

NYC - Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 11AM. — Free Mahmoud Khalil - US Permanent Resident who was kidnapped by ICE for exercising his Free Speech.

IT’S ELECTION DAY!!!!! If you live in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IA, NH, , NJ, MN, ND or SC you might be in a district that has an election today!!! Check my election guide check your county board of election website and if you have an election, make sure to vote!!!! ariellaelm.substack.com/p/election-d...

Did you cancel your subscription to the Washington Post because of Jeff Bezos? Well golly, because @thexylom.com needs 125 of you to meet our next "I'd rather pay $8/month to nonprofit news than to a billionaire" tier fundraising target: opencollective.com/thexylom/con...

It's out today!!! I have been waiting for this one! Congrats, @charlottestein.bsky.social

I'm an attending author at the Black Romance Bookfest coming May 30-June 1 in Atlanta, GA! I will be signing Saturday and Sunday and I'll be on a panel on Saturday. Wanna preorder books? Vsit my preorder form or find it i my #Linkinbio: beventi.co/orderform/xo...

I'm not doomscrolling, I'm just sampling a buffet of farm-to-table panic attacks

Again, Jews were less than 1% of the German population in 1933.

Hello chaos children and welcome to the 2025 #RomComBracket Winner Watch Party. Now remember you don’t have to watch it right now, you can watch it whenever, just make sure to use the tag #RomComBracket when posting about it to be a part of the conversation