Artists, never forget that you are not a brand. You do not need to be consistent and marketable. If you CHOOSE to strive for these things that’s fine, but you do not NEED them. You are a fucking person, multi-faceted and complex. People who do not respect that see your art as a product

Hey everyone! You have until MARCH 30, 2026 to file a claim in the Anthropic Settlement. If you have questions about filing--or if you aren't sure if you've filed correctly--call the settlement administrator at 1 877-206-2314.

Had a good cry after stumbling upon a 21 year old dachshund named Sprout on Instagram. I love old dogs so much, and after losing my old man Finn, see them fills my heart and hurts it at the same time.

The American Medical Association directly responds to New York Times coverage mischaracterizing their posiiton on gender affirming care for trans young people. cloud.e.ama-assn.org/newsletter?u...

You should check out IMPAVIDUS CYCLE if you like: 🏰 Historical fantasy set in the Renaissance 🫀Dark stories with heart 👑 Mystery and political intrigue 👥️ Multiple varied POVs 🫂 Focus on both platonic and romantic relationships ❤️‍🩹 Grief and healing 💔 ...but also unhealthy coping linktr.ee/1mpavidus

I have to say I really hate when people are constantly pessimistic. Yes, the world sucks. Everything sucks. But there's tons of good stuff and small joys to be had. Constant pessimism can be just as toxic to stew in as toxic positivity. You still aren't being real with yourself. Idk 🤷

Hey, #transrightsreadathon people, friendly reminder that these are wonderful!

Katie is enjoying a little donut-free time with my mom

CW: Ticks/insects These yo-yo temps and mostly warm winter have brought them out in force. I've found 7 on me today (because I go in the hay shelter and horse pasture to feed/care for the horses). I really can't use stuff on my clothes/boots. This year is ⬆️ numbers even for the Ozarks/tickville.

just this week: -- OpenAI killed Sora -- Disney subsequently cancelled its investment in OpenAI -- Wikipedia is now banning LLM-generated content ...tell me again how this is all "inevitable" and you have to "get on board or get left behind"?

I discovered book 1 through #BBNYA and loved it! Now if I could find the time for the rest of them. 🥺❤️📚💙#Booksky

THE REANIMATOR MYSTERIES series is perfect for lovers of Gothic coziness. There are 4 books with 💀Pushing Daisies x Sleepy Hollow vibes 🫀An autistic necromancer ⚰️His reanimated lover 🪦 Solving mysteries in 1890s NYC 🏳️‍🌈MM paranormal historical romance 🔗⬇️Available wide! #romancelandia #booksky 🌈

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Urgent🥹 I cry bitterly when I look at my 5 kids,unable to feed them or protect them from the cold because of the pain of my shoulder inflammation &my heart valve prolapse I need£150 to buy shoulder injections&antibiotics. I'm dying from the pain ✅ @mommunism.bsky.social chuffed.org/project/lobnah

Going to be that person: I think we should have cursive because it helps kids take notes faster and writing by hand has been shown to cement info better. Also, bring back typing classes. My college students can't type or write quickly, and it stresses them out.

Ahhhhh my first ever giveaway! To celebrate the release of Spirit City's Enchanted Garden DLC on steam, I've partnered with #mooncubegames to give away a steam key for the base game! To enter: Like this post + tag a friend in the replies Follow @spiritcitylofi.bsky.social! More details in🧵

It costs 0$ to Repost a Black disabled queer small business! It could lead to my next sale. Here's new patterns for my carbon fiber foldable walking sticks!! Each pattern needs to sell at least 50 each to make them a reality!! Or else I'll have to refund them. Please support! Store: Bibipins.com

Authors: file your Anthropic Settlement claims! Really! 1. They should have paid you! 2. Even if you would not ever have licensed your material to these people, this is a chance to take /real cash/ out of their pockets -- not speculative valuation on some invented multiple, /currency/

You gotta be vigilant

Please wear a mask if you go to a protest this weekend. Protect yourself. Protect your disabled friends. Think of all the people who marinated in airport air for hours this week. That's reason enough to mask up.

Alaa: "The nine-month journey has ended. 🤱🏻 I thank God who delivered me and my baby, ♥️ and thank you to everyone who stood by me and supported me, even with just a word.🫶🏻🫂 Just as you helped bring my child into the world, please help him meet his needs.🙏🏻" chuffed.org/project/1591...

My queer fantasy trilogy The Gardener's Hand—an angry mindreader, a sensible farm girl, and a genderfluid poet fall in love and save the world—is available in audio at LibroFM (libro.fm/audiobooks/9...) or Kobo (www.kobo.com/us/en/audiob...) or request it in Hoopla or Overdrive at your library!

This 16th century Korean painting of a puppy playing with a pheasant feather is the pinnacle of human artistic expression

I don't really want to get into it right now since I'm still processing this information, but if you want to support me or have been considering buying my books, now would honestly be a really good time. caranox.com/books

FIVE DAYS LEFT!

Looking at my Steam library, and I have quite a few things I need to play. What should I play next? -The August Before (queer, item-based story) -Foolish Mortals (a haunted mansion, mystery) -Strange Antiquities (sequel to Strange Horticulture, murder/cult town)

I am literally in tears rn😭❤️ We have officially hit 30% of our goal to get Mr. Cinnamon's surgery! I am so extremely overwhelmed with the support of this community and so grateful for each of you! Together, we can make this possible! Every share counts🫶✨️ #mutualaid www.gofundme.com/f/support-mr...

Katie's biopsy came back as soft tissue sarcoma (as expected), but it's only a grade 1! 🥳 This is a good thing as it is unlikely to metastasize. She'll probably still need radiation to kill the remaining cells to keep the tumor from coming back. Going to try to talk to the oncologist next week.

Ugh, having a day where I get sad/emotional overwhelm over everything. I think it's a combination of hormones and Katie's surgery/biopsy stuff catching up with me now that I'm done teaching for the week (along with the past month of dog medical stuff). Everything feels like a lot.

Some of my faves recently have been indies! @alexandrarowland.bsky.social @authorkaraj.bsky.social @pretensesoup.bsky.social @noahhawthorne.bsky.social @ardenpowell.bsky.social @sebastiannothwell.bsky.social

ending car dealerships would cut the heart out of Republican suburbia a million little fiefdoms for the biggest asshole in town, spreading poison all across the country

Please wear a mask if you go to a protest this weekend. Protect yourself. Protect your disabled friends. Think of all the people who marinated in airport air for hours this week. That's reason enough to mask up.

THE REANIMATOR MYSTERIES series is perfect for lovers of Gothic coziness. There are 4 books with 💀Pushing Daisies x Sleepy Hollow vibes 🫀An autistic necromancer ⚰️His reanimated lover 🪦 Solving mysteries in 1890s NYC 🏳️‍🌈MM paranormal historical romance 🔗⬇️Available wide! #romancelandia #booksky 🌈

MILF patches are back in stock for the fossil lovers (and MILFs, or both) 🦕🦴

Wear a covid mask at the airport. They are scanning faces. Try to conceal your hair as well. I'm going to wear a covid mask to No Kings. Be vigilant. Head on a swivel.

I have a lot to say on the positives of these mass scale peaceful protests. They can not be the only action, but they're important pillars. They're high visibility, can give us all an energy boost, can foster new connections, and are excellent entry points for people who want to start taking action.

Some indie pals/favs (including some hydrid authors): @jordanlhawk.com @jackielaubooks.bsky.social @clh2oars.bsky.social @catrector.com @dnbryn.bsky.social @itsviviactually.bsky.social @ingloriousgigi.bsky.social @aebrossbooks.bsky.social @ardenpowell.bsky.social @leewelchwriter.bsky.social

And because I know one of my friends will yell at me if I don't include my own links: Yes, I am also an indie author with books (many of them illustrated!) Mysteries, fantasy, horror, something for many tastes! You can find links to them here: linktr.ee/whistberry

The first five that came to mind for me off the top of my head are: @authorkaraj.bsky.social @laguettler.bsky.social @ardenpowell.bsky.social @gmnair.bsky.social @sadhbhgirl.bsky.social but that isn't even the tip of the indie iceberg...

Now that the CTV has 100% confirmed that I do in fact need multiple surgeries [on both ends lmao] and my neurosurgeon has taken it upon herself to make sure these actually get set in motion promptly, im back to trying to raise funds to set aside for...everything...esp transport & bills.

When people say "Support Indie", its especially important in times like these that you do something that supports a smaller, upcoming artist, not a billionaire grasping for relevance so she can destroy an entire group of people. Your money and attention should be in support of something better.

Going to be that person: I think we should have cursive because it helps kids take notes faster and writing by hand has been shown to cement info better. Also, bring back typing classes. My college students can't type or write quickly, and it stresses them out.

TODAY, BUFFALO! Let's talk women's history through a particularly fascinating lens... If you can't make it in person, signed books will be available online from the @eveninghouse.bsky.social website!

I don't think transphobia is more broadly accepted than racism, I think racism in western countries just basically runs on autopilot right now and doesn't need to be pushed by celebrity authors in the way transphobia does.

Katie's biopsy came back as soft tissue sarcoma (as expected), but it's only a grade 1! 🥳 This is a good thing as it is unlikely to metastasize. She'll probably still need radiation to kill the remaining cells to keep the tumor from coming back. Going to try to talk to the oncologist next week.

psst i sell this design as stickers on my shoppe 🏳️‍⚧️ www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...

Lawmakers are introducing a bill to ban Congress and the president from trading in certain prediction markets. The ban would also extend to: Lawmakers' dependents and spouses, senior congressional staff, political appointees, the VP and senior executive branch employees.