“We’re River Crawlers,” Mally said with pride. “We stand apart from Old Castle and all of Wainter for that matter.” “Aliett is not our queen,” Dornan said flatly. “We like to think that we’re subjects of the river,” Elay added. Quiet admiration bloomed in Signia’s heart. #amquerying #fantasy

My YA Fantasy BETWEEN THE WATER & THE WOODS, illustrated by @sarakipin.bsky.social, sitting pretty at the @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social. I write adult #fantasy now but I'm proud of this gem! "A beautifully written story that feels like an ageless fable" "Reminiscent of an old #fairytale" #booksky

5 Jobs I've Had *Dorm cafeteria dishwasher *Substitute teacher *Indie record label employee with no clear title *Book buyer & used book pricer *Library messenger clerk

It is a truth universally acknowledged that #OnThisDay, 28 Jan 1813, a new novel 'by the author of Sense & Sensibility' was published. #WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #BookSky 🗃️ 1/2

Oak sentries #thicktrunktuesday #trees #woodland #treeclub

I'd rather be talking about the mysteries of the universe than thinking about the stupidity of this world.

GoFundMe is allowing people to raise money for Renee Good's killer, even though it goes against their own guidelines. One campaign has raised nearly $800,000. They need to take down all fundraisers for Jonathan Ross and ban all campaigns supporting ICE killers. app.sosha.ai/s/pzXE8AVg

Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.

Good morning, BlueSky, happy #ForestFriday! I think I accidentally took a picture of an Ent here...what do you think? #forest #woods #trees #green #friday #photography #ents #eastcoastkin #nature #wemadeit

ICE continues to terrorize our communities, including detaining preschoolers and violently attacking people in the streets. Enough is enough. No matter the weather, we’re not letting up. Tell Congress to stop increasing funds to ICE now at aclu.org/stop_ice_attacks-

in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today

Hoping you have the best day you can, no matter what they throw at us today.

Fun fact: writers don't 'finish' books, we just eventually stop editing before we spiral into madness. #booksky

Cat wandered in front of the camera during the #aurora long exposure

There’s too much time between now and the midterms. Either the military needs to not follow his illegal, unconstitutional, international law violating actions OR Congress needs to STOP him.We are at a breaking point. #impeach #military #coup #endthis Military leaders, please stop this madman!

multi-colored tabby cat sitting in a snowy landscape.

I tend to dedicate this one to my husband at shows. 💘

Oh, why can't extraterrestrials just fly down and take him away? Surely they must long to study grotesque and unnatural beings? #HelpHumanity #GoodRiddance

Kristi Noem, while governor of South Dakota, supplemented her roughly $130,000 salary by secretly accepting $80,000 donated to a political nonprofit she was affiliated with, records show. She never disclosed this income on federal ethics forms. (Published June 2025)

"WHOSE STREETS? OUR STREETS!" MASSIVE protests continue to grow in Minneapolis. Follow our friends @statuscoupnews.bsky.social for on-the-ground reporting.

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#OTD in 1905, Baroness Orczy's 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘗𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘭 opened in London's West End (novel published later in 1905). Origin of the #superhero trope--creating the archetype of the "hero with a secret identity," a concept central to modern superhero fiction. A precursor to Zorro, Batman & more. #booksky

Are you available today?

You know it's fucking cold on the moor when the trees start wearing their thermal leggings.

Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago

That one person can drag us into a war without consulting or even notifying Congress, or our allies, or fully explaining to the American people why this is necessary, is absolutely bonkers. Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they?

The telltale signs that the cat has gone to Narnia again through my dresser drawers! Please note the preventative duct tape on the sides, not working... Yes, those are Sesame Street pajama shorts she has kicked out onto the floor. #cats

Good morning, kids. Be safe out there. 🥰

As we are sat on a spinning rock, orbiting the sun for another year, in a vast universe, a tiny lifetime - love is the thing that matters most - love yourself, love all others, love truth. Wishing you all the loves for 2026!

Happy New Years Eve 🌳 #nye #trees #woodland #treeclub

Enjoyed watching "Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey" on this cozy, rainy New Year's Eve. #nye #is2025overyet

I enjoyed this one!

Legend has it, a necromancer once stole the light from the Underworld & the dead rose to avenge it. Now a tavern singer, a street artist & a clan of river folk have discovered that it's no legend but a true story & it is happening again. I #amquerying THE FALL OF THE FINAL NIGHT. #fantasy #booksky

No visit from the turkey gang during Christmas Part Two, but it was absolutely lovely. 🥰 Stretched across both parts were the annual viewings of A Claymation Christmas, A Garfield Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and the Muppet Christmas Carol!

I had a fun family Christmas over the weekend up near the Sequoias and got a random visit from these fellas! #turkeys #christmas

Tuckered out after wrapping presents. Goodnight! #cats

As always, there's no time like the present to disappear into a mysterious fog and become a reason the old forest north of town is considered haunted.

In memory of Terence Edward Hall, British musician and lead singer of the 2 Tone band The Specials and later a member of several other groups and musical projects Hall died of pancreatic cancer 3 years ago today on December 18, 2022 at the age of 63 📸 David Corio #terryhall #thespecials #ska

Protect yourself. Protect others if you're able. Protect all creatures, great and small. Protect crumbling ruins and standing stones for elves and fairies. Protect bogs, marshes, and misty moors for wandering witches, wayward spirits, and all of the horrors shambling in the gloom.

this light felt extraordinary

This entire weekend

Legend has it, a necromancer once stole the light from the Underworld & the dead rose to avenge it. Now a tavern singer, a street artist & a clan of river folk have discovered that it's no legend but a true story & it is happening again. I #amquerying THE FALL OF THE FINAL NIGHT. #fantasy #booksky