Hi authors! My schedule in July and August still has a few openings for developmental reviews and book proposals. If you’re keen to get to the next level with your manuscript, feel free to reach out to chat! www.jenniferchevais.com/wordwork

Preorders are VITAL for authors to keep their careers going and you’re going to want more of Markus’s books because: THEY’RE 🔥! Preorder link here: tinyurl.com/yck6t594. I mean, look at how GORGEOUS this book is! Share share share!

I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH! ❤️ Preorder it for every loveable grouch in your life at an indy book store near you!

HAPPY TUESDAY, RIGHTEOUS SINNERS. I HOPE YOU ARE A WHOLE PROBLEM TODAY. IF THE HORRORS COME KNOCKING, I HOPE YOU MEET THEM IN KIND. I HOPE YOU ARE RECKLESSLY KIND AND ENTIRELY UNGOVERNABLE AND A GLORIOUS DISASTER OF LOVE, LIGHT, AND GOOD TROUBLE. ILUSOMUCH OK DRINK SOME WATER BYE

Went to a metal show with @jchevais.bsky.social today and got to meet Vancouver metal duo Opal in Sky. Big energy show and great music 🖤🤘 #metalsky

I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1411

Speaking to the dog: Why are you looking at me like you want to ask if I’ll have your puppies? Is it because I’m making dinner? 14 yo:

It is a great honor to have BLOOD SLAVES selected by Publishers Marketplace for their #BuzzBooks2025 list! You can download the list for free here: buzz.publishersmarketplace.com

Has there been a “Grab Canada by the beaver” joke anywhere yet? #2amthoughts

My daughter, 14 and a genius (imho), said last night: “Mom, did you realise that 2025 is going to start with WTF?” … Superb. (Wed, Thurs, Fri)

Hooray! I’m thrilled that Christopher has joined @therightsfactory.bsky.social fam!

14 yo daughter: There’s a guy on my bus who stares at me every day. Me: Is he in your class? 14: No, but he’s in my grade. I only see him on the school bus. Me: Does he creep you out? 14: Yeah. Me: You could ask him if you put your ears on backwards. 14:

i think you should be fans of your friends. unashamedly. i think you should boost and uplift your friends every chance you get. i think it’s important to let them know that not only do you love them, but you’re also rooting for them. most of the time people need to hear it.

On the flight back to Canada, I watched COCAINE BEAR. It’s been AGES since I’ve flinched that much while watching a movie.

Ah the early days of the “return jet lag” (for me it’s always worse the return). I wonder how it’ll be this time?

Last full day in Paris; what a trip it’s been!

Back in Paris. Regardez comme elle est belle !

Folklore believed little wrens possessed magical qualities and it was bad luck to kill one. Wrens were said to have pitied the dead and many stories exist of them carefully covering dead creatures with leaves and moss and other material. This gave them a reputation for compassion. I love wrens! 😊

A little excursion to see the “animated nativity scene” in the church (in Grignan) where I found these weird little cherubs without arms. Baffling.

Currently in my in-laws’ cozy home in the South of France idling because they live in the middle of nowhere, so I’m puttering, and reading, and offering to help with meals, and chattering and laughing about “tout et n’importe quoi,” and it’s truly lovely.

Hello from La Défense Arena! Paul McCartney will be starting soon!

Hello, old friend.

My Paris trip is coming together, the hardest part has been balancing visits with family and friends. Might try and see Paul McCartney on Dec 4. I’ve never been to the La Defense arena either!

Once again must I remind you to GET A LIBRARY CARD.

This is a kind of efficiency I’ve never seen before.

I just bought a high speed train ticket in France for 35€. How I’ve missed trains!

If you are a trans person in Illinois arrested, harassed, or discriminated against for using a public bathroom, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at [email protected].

They're gonna try to implement Project 2025 as fast as they can. These comics will help you understand some of the terrible policies they'll push. Don't read this to SCARE yourself. Read this to figure out what things you're going to help DEFEND. stopproject2025comic.org

I'm an editor with 7+ years of traditional publishing experience. What questions can I answer? #ama #publishing

Today I Christmas shopped so early I don’t know who I am anymore.

Today at the mall I saw someone pushing a shopping cart that had a cage with an African Grey Parrot in it. That mall doesn’t have a pet store. It’s 2°C out. Why?

As Bluesky gains popularity, more spammers / trolls are showing up. HAPPILY, Bluesky has many tools to help you control what you do & don't see...including controlling who can reply, hiding replies, etc. Pls read my newly updated Moderation tips: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl... #BlueSkyTips

This fight could have been an email.

Every single one of your favorite artists started out as a wannabe. They all worshiped other artists; were all told it would never happen for them. They all had an inner voice telling them they weren't good enough. But they had the stones to tell all those voices to go screw and made art anyway.

Life is short. Write that novel. Paint that painting. Try new recipes. Learn black magic. Go into the forest at night. Summon a demon. Earn that demon's trust. Become best friends with it. Brag to everyone else about your new cool demon best friend. Knit that sweater.

OMFG.

I feel right that my first post here should be about how pleased I am to be writing my next oeuvre (for Johns Hopkins University Press—eek!) and how grateful I am to my literary agent @jchevais.bsky.social at The Rights Factory for landing me this deal!

We interrupt your regular Bluesky programming so you can be judged by a cat. You know what you did.

Good morning! 🩸

Snorgi.

Love this!

A lot of folks have been lamenting that now so many people are here and their accounts are growing they can't shitpost anymore and I say: No, friends, shitpost harder! Be the shitposter you want to see in the world! Lean the fuck in!! Protect the Bluesky vibe at all costs!

Tonight I attended a talk where Margaret Atwood spoke about democracy, public education, and the common good. She was a lot saltier than expected and everyone loved it! She talked about this video a bit:

Putting the final touches on 'WHERE'S THE BEEF: A query workshop for creators who undershare', which I'm teaching tomorrow through @scbwi.bsky.social Mid-Atlantic. I'll be talking about ingredients in a good query, and critiquing queries submitted by members. Excited! 🤩 #amagenting #writingcommunity

I managed to get into x and left this photo of my dog as my new profile pic there.

Sheesh. My 14 yo has ruined everything.

We have just heard that raccoons in Toronto have figured out Door Dash. They’re stealing food off porches if it’s left there by the drivers. Door Dash does not provide racoon refunds. We just thought you might find this amusing

JORTS!

There is a Godzilla marathon on the telly. My French spouse keeps saying, “Godzirilla is in trouble!” … Adorbs.