For my Burns Notice newsletter, I wrote about what it was like being a trans person and see the entire right wing try to incite pogrom on us over the last several weeks. burns-notice.ghost.io/what-am-i-su...

Do eeeeeeet!

Minor peeve of the day: restaurants who post QR codes instead of links to their on their websites. I can’t point my phone camera to a QR code if I am viewing the site on my phone. 🙄

I'm *sure* there are 7 of you out there who just haven't gotten around to signing up. This is a great time to do it!

KEEP GOING - PLEASE SEE US #Booksky ko-fi.com/africantrans... www.kickstarter.com/projects/att...

If you're a cis person who wants to be kind to your trans and nonbinary friends right now, please do not forward us links to stories about trans people being abused, having their rights taken away, or living in fear. We already know. A friendly "hey I hope you're OK" is much more helpful. 💖

Mark your calendars! I'll be going live on YouTube with @thomasha.bsky.social in a couple weeks to discuss Uncertain Sons and Other Stories from @undertow.bsky.social. I'm very excited and would love to have you join us live or replay the event afterwards on YouTube.

The amount of support we’ve received since starting up our Patreon continues to blow us away. There are 189 of you—both free and paid—and in these times? That means a lot. As a thank you, when we hit 200 patrons we’ll do a giveaway of a 6 month Patreon subscription which gets you our first issue!

Nazis: You’re just fine with your tax dollars feeding EVERYONE ELSE’S kids lunch?? Me: Yes. And breakfast. And dinner. And two reasonable snacks. And everyone else in their family. Everyone. I want EVERYONE to have 3 meals and 2 snacks. And education. And healthcare. And homes. And water. And…

aren’t i hilarious @sarahgailey.bsky.social #spreadme

Folks, you can't report the United States to its manager. There's no superhero coming to save us. We don't need one giant act of heroism. We need millions of small acts of solidarity. Help one person in your community for nothing in return. Then, do it again. And again. That's the revolution.

This is so disappointing, to say the very least.

This is something that I’m helping to run this fall: the Green Mountain Book Festival! This year’s headliner is @scalzi.com, and it will take place in Burlington VT on October 18th.

It's terrifying to be trans or intersex or even just liberal in this country. But it's scary all over the world. We all have to work to stop violence. Intersex people exist, we're born this way, and we need visibility and protection. #intersex #lgbtq #lgbtqia #protect #visibility buff.ly/wAXM6Sq

a canceled streaming subscription is easily converted to several spec fic magazine subs on patreon and similar services, some are as low as 1-2 bucks. the more you know.

I posted some thoughts on Facebook which come out of very recent conversations, as well as my publishing industry observations, plus experiences at industry social events. These posts are never easy to write, and even harder to actually put up, but... 🤷🏽 www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

Scheduled Covid+flu vaccines for the whole family, woot!

To be a writer, you only have to do one thing: write. Not break into a big magazine. Not publish a bestseller. Not get an extravagant book tour. Struggling with discouragement? Rejection? Bad reviews? These are normal. They don't disqualify us. If you put words to the page, then we are peers.

If you'd like to read the rest of my extremely serious and not at all silly short fiction wishlist, you can join the OTHERSIDE Patreon for the low, low price of totally free!

CATS ARE GROSS AND VILE AND DISGUSTING. that is all (Yes, yes. I love them anyway.)

I’m sure someone in my network has some recommendations. @heatherrosejones.bsky.social?

TFW you reread something you've written and go, "dang, that was actually pretty good."

I needed to hear this today; maybe you did too.

Have been tagged in to provide the reminder about traumatic video because of the Charlie Kirk shooting video going around! 1. Settings -> Content & Media, turn off "autoplay video" 2. Keep your device sound off while browsing so an accidental activation won't include the sound

HOLY COW THIS TOC IS STACKED.

A thread of warning about a what looks to be a predatory promotional website, Readiln..com

@victoriastrauss.com Hi Victoria. Have these people come across your radar yet? @readiln.com Their blusky looks nice and friendly, and slick, but their terms of service on their website are draconian: readiln.com/page/terms-o...

1. Trans people exist 2. Trans people have the right to fully participate in society. 3. Trans rights are human rights

BTW in addition to supporting a FABULOUS new mag, supporters get access to the FUNNEST Discord server ever full of writers and readers and other industry folks, which is totally worth it on its own. They're just a handful of patrons off from their next goal - will you be the one to tip them over?

WRITING IS FUN AND COOL

Call your reps. We know that Dems will throw trans people under the bus even without the govt shutdown on the line. They need to hear from everyone but especially cis folks that this is not acceptable.

This is the best thing I've seen in ages. I am a sucker for these videos. During the first year of Covid quarantine, when I was grasping for any little bit of joy I could find, flash mobs were my go-to, starting with the Ode to Joy performance in Nürnberg. Please share your flash mob vids below!

this is not hyperbole. if you're cis you may not see it. when you are in a position of authority and disapprove of trans kids transitioning, what you are doing is increasing their likelihood of suicide. it sounds stark. it is. that is reality.

Literally thought this was a news story from today, not 75 years ago.

okay fam, we got this project 2 of the 3 books! they don't need much more for the 3rd book. let's get it done! #booksky ko-fi.com/africantrans...

OK, I absolutely loved this story. Cozy, quiet, and defiant, all at once.

We are so thrilled to announce that Jess Cho will be joining the OTHERSIDE team as a Poetry Editor! Jess is a Rhysling Award-winning author with work in khōréō, Fantasy Magazine, Fireside Fiction, Apparition, Nightmare, and elsewhere. They can't wait to read your work when we open in January!

Oh dang, I forgot this came out today. Check it out. A bunch of really great stories including, “Once Upon a Time at The Oakmont,” by yours truly. ☺️

Yessssss

Looks like another "a genre I don't read sucks lol" discourse is happening, so I'll just say this: Every single genre has its unique enjoyments and wisdom to impart, whether or not it's a genre that you personally enjoy or gravitate toward. Once you realize this, the world becomes a lot more fun!

We need your support in the next 3 days, before the fall of eternal night. Help us breathe new stories that keep us alive, each word and phrase building the monster’s body, the one who rends and tears and protects us from darkness. kck.st/4mIkEm1

The excerpt was faaaaabulous. Excited to read the whole story!

"the Anthropic settlement isn't a true punishment for a company that stole seven million copyrighted works. While $1.5 billion sounds like a lot, Anthropic is worth $183 billion. $1.5 billion is barely a slap on the wrist for a company worth that much." THIS. This is a win for Anthropic, not us.

As always, today is a good day to support a writer, an artist, a creative person. Even if you can't help them out financially, you can always signal boost a work of theirs you enjoy. You can share with them a kind message. Show them that artistic and creative work is still important.

Hegseth is now the Secretary of War, which is fitting I guess as RFK jr is basically the Secretary of Pestilence. We just need Famine and Death to round it out.

Current mood: people are being interesting on the internet. Meanwhile, GAH. These D&D notes are not going to write themselves!!

And what if I want you to also take my work the fuck out of your billion dollar plagiarism machine after you pay me this pittance? Because thieves don't get to keep what they steal.

Listen to P.A. She is wise and super savvy especially where it comes to short fiction.

Nadia is quickly becoming one of my favorite writers, and this story is just one more reason why.

If you're a newer writer considering signing a predatory contract because you feel like it will help your career long term to publish in a "prestige" market and "It's only a short story," I beg you to reconsider.