Well, I’m down to three options for my manuscript: 1) Try to acquire a literary agent for the big publishers; 2) Try to find small/indy publishers that are willing (and capable) of taking a chance on a hybrid work; 3) Go the self-publish route. All three are daunting. Advice? #WriterSky

Voted and got my first nibble on my ekphrasis manuscript. Dug up and replanted a slew of Rose of Sharons. Got coffee at a local (not big chain) shop. Robin hatchlings fledged. Today has been a good day.

Did a ton of new plantings and removal of dead projects today to celebrate Beltane and had a magnificent Lavender latte to start the day. Blessed be! #WitchSky #WiccaSky

Our storm-themed issue is now live! Please come check out some wonderful #authors and #artists reflecting on rather blustery times. Issue 31 is filled with all the #poetry, #fiction, #plays, #essays, #photographs, & #paintings you need to transition to Spring! masqueandspectaclejournal.wordpress.com

LGBTQ+ Literature anthology? Can anyone recommend a good anthology of queer lit? I’ trying to develop a course and am rather surprised by the lack of anthologies from major publishing houses. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. #BookSky #QueerSky #AcademicSky #HigherEdSky

Yes, it’s ok. #frogandtoad #punchingnazis #fightice #democracy #antifascism #antifa #liberalsky

Pretty sure this is how my students see me (although not as handsome 😆). #TeacherSky #EducationSky #HigherEdSky

rolling into 2026...

Cat taxed paid for January. Happy New Year! #CatSky

Pride flags are colour magic. #witch #witchsky

Cat tax paid in full (and I finally decided to make a monthly donation to my local SPCA). #CatSky #SPCA

BLESSED YULE AND HAPPY SOLSTICE TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE 🌲🕯️🌟 THE SUN IS GONNA COME BACK

Can any poets or artists recommend a publisher for an ekphrastic art/poetry collection? My ms is complete (almost 130 pages) and I need to find a home for it! 😁 #PoetrySky #ArtSky #publishers #writingcommunity

Cat tax paid. #CatSky

After being a big fan and even seeing it off Broadway, I finally got to see RHPS in a theater with full audience participation on Halloween. It was a better experience than I could have imagined! #rockyhorrorpictureshow #rhps #WitchSky

Hey Creatives! We are officially back open for submissions! Send us your #artwork, #poetry, #fiction, short #plays, and #essays for Issue 31. Our theme this time around is the storm. www.masqueandspectaclejournal.wordpress.com/submission-guidelines/

Soar high, Space Ace.

A witch is a witch is a witch. #WitckSky

Tonights full harvest moon. 🪄

Teaching 1984, I showed my class this gem: youtu.be/OPemyipJzAM?...

Issue 30 is here! Please check out our latest short stories, plays, poems, and artwork devooted to magic! masqueandspectaclejournal.wordpress.com #poetry #fiction #photography #painting #plays #literarymagazine #magic #WitchSky #magick #PoetrySky #FictionSky #ArtSky #WriterSky #WritingCommunity

Happy New Moon, witches! #WitchSky

Finally put up a May pole! #WitchSky

The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?

New Moon blessings! #WitchSky

Farewell, Prince of Darkness.

Quick shout out to @creolemoon.bsky.social and @denisealvarado.bsky.social for the 2025 Hoodoo Almanac! Fun and informative read. Well researched and engaging with qr codes for a multi-media experience. Resist and rebel! #WitchSky

Happy Litha, witches! #WitchSky

Please Share!!

Happy Full Moon to all the witches! #witchsky

I absolutely agree with this! It’s so sad that millions don’t. #Pinks

The US shut down a lifeline for LGBT+ folks in crisis. Canada stepped up with a free number anyone can call from the US: 1-877-330-6366 No cost. No judgment. Just support. We are still your neighbors 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸 #LGBTQSupport #MentalHealthMatters #NoBorders #CommunityCare #YouAreNotAlone

Send in your submissions! So mote it be.

Another May garter snake sighting today, but snapped a shot of the gorgeous mama wolf spider with her egg sack last night. Happy Beltane! #WitchSky

Monthly reminder: Many people have a book in them, but it takes a special kind of freak to leave the Land of Laziness, cross the Plains of Procrastination and Insecurity Mountain, find the Blade of No One Made You Do This, and use it to cut your chest open and yank that book out.

Blessed Beltane #WitchSky #WitchAlt #ChaoSky #PaganSky !! Keeping it pretty low-key over here. Hope everyone has a great holiday! #Beltane

Saw not one but two beautiful garter snakes today during yardwork. Happy Beltane! #WitchSky

Almost bailed on the Full Moon, but She looked down on me and convinced me to join Her. #WitchSky #PaganSky My altar setup:

Good morning to all of you beautiful snow clouds 🌨. #Pagan #PaganSky #Witch #WitchSky #Wicca #Wiccan #Norse #NorseSky #Viking #VikingSky #Gaia #MotherEarth #Druids #DruidSky

Good morning Happy Rex Manning Day to all who celebrate

Yes to all of this!

Claim it and repost!

If this ain't a goddamn perfect eulogy, I don't know what is.

Terrific video montage of my gallery show/poetry reading from 3/20. Thanks, Cara! #poetrysky #booksky #artsky #academicsky