What if I want to write a genre book with adult aged characters but I still don't want to write sex and violence. Can I do that?

How is everyone doing? 🙂

Turn off the news for your own sanity, I beg.

Another brilliant post and insight. It really makes me think and thinking is what I want to do now rather than despair though the current climate sometimes has be bending that way.

Yes, it's fascism, and let's call it like we see it, but it just seems... it feels like Trump is an anti-LBJ (rolling back rights / the Great Society) who's aspiring to be an anti-FDR (rolling back all progress since the 1929 crash). Some leaders are nation builders. Others are nation destroyers.

Matthew 27:46

For that person who needs to hear/read it: You’re not being ignored. You’re not less than. You matter too. We all do. It’s just that WE’RE ALL going through it. And we, as people, can only handle so much in our own orbits. Thats not selfish to acknowledge because that is our sad GLOBAL reality.

What are some of your biggest tells with AI use in student essays?

AI will not make you a better writer if you’re a good writer. Those who actually know how to write know this and have every right to be smug about it.

I've put time limits on my social media apps and it's hard but soooo freeing. I really recommend. ❤️

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Hope is so important 🙏🏿 Hold on to it!

How is everyone doing this summer?

Scary times. God be with us all. 🙏🏿 Try to take deep breathes and meditation might help. Breathe.

What's up everyone?

Oh gosh what is good for stomach aches?

Absolutely love these Valiant Comics to book adaptations we got from @blackstonepub.bsky.social ! Cannot wait to dive into these. @sraughley.bsky.social #books #adaptation #comics #valiant #booksky

I'm seeing some people not take this seriously. It is. Trump wants to control the stories you get to see. The empathy and cross-cultural understanding we cultivate when we engage with international film is a threat to the parochial, cowering worldview he wants to force upon us.

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Looks like I'm going to NYC!!!

I'm so sorry, but sometimes it is necessary. I hope you'll heal in the long run though.

whenever we think about how "oh our parents arent abusive we have no right to cut them off" we remember alot of trans people cut off family simply for not being accepting of that and like damn. yeah the second we start transitioning and being openly queer and they freak, that is enough to leave

I haven't but I think if you need to cut people off to save your mental health you absolutely should, even if they are blood. Don't die for anyone, please!

No shame no stigma.

Any Humanities conferences happening by chance in like Japan or something? #Academicsky #academiasky

People who say "jobless behavior" online have no idea what they are talking about. They have no idea how terrifying and frustrating actual jobless behavior is when it is up close and in your face.

Anyway. It's been a tough year. We are ALL stressed and going through it. I hope we all get the grace and rest we deserve. But just a PSA don't be rude to me and expect that I won't have the same energy. I keep that energy.

For the past 3+ years(!), I've been working with Valiant on original novels which retell the origins of some of their most popular characters. All four books come out this year, and seeing the covers together like this is kind of cool, NGL. @fredvanlente.bsky.social @mouseferatu.bsky.social

#DEAL ALERT! One clickers unite because THE BONES OF RUIN @sraughley.bsky.social is on #sale on #Kindle for a limited time only! amzn.to/442WMDL #TheBonesofRuin #ad

Canadians! Don't forget to vote! I'm about to go! #Elbowsup ❤️ 🇨🇦

Canadian authors publishing books in 2025. Post your books in the reply!!

Thanks. I think the problem is mostly the city's terrible response.

Please send love to parts of Ontario going through it because of the weather. Last several days have been Apocalypse Now and I am in survival mode. #ElbowsUp 🇨🇦 🍁

Happy Sunday!!

Trump is threatening academic freedom in Canada. The Canadian Association of University Teachers just put the word out. This is very troubling. #Academiasky #Academicsky #Elbowsup #Canadastrong

Trump is threatening academic freedom in Canada. The Canadian Association of University Teachers just put the word out. This is very troubling. #Academiasky #Academicsky #Elbowsup #Canadastrong

With all her hype, A list features, connections and media coverage, how did she only just barely manage to outsell Nayeon?

What's up?

Preorders available wherever you get your favorite books! Check it out via the QRC or popping over to bit.ly/AMurderousBu... #Booksky #historical #cozy #crime #queer

Where are my fellow Canadian 🇨🇦 bookish folk at? 🇨🇦 🍁 #Booksky #Canadasky #IReadCanadian

Hot take but I really do think The Wiz is kinda better than Wicked

💢Basara Vol. 1 by Yumi Tamura ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 - Thank you to @sraughley.bsky.social for recommending this classic series! I highly enjoyed this one. It has an action-packed but inspirational story, and I want to read more of Sarasa's story!

Happy Birthday to me!

NEW VIDEO OUT NOW the best mangaka you've never heard of youtu.be/Y4plIMQfyFc

The Queen's Spade press so far! Really proud!!

The Queen's Spade press so far! Really proud!!

Officially a SB19 stan. What are we called, babes

Well, Doug Ford has been re-elected as Premier of Ontario. 40% of eligible voters turned out. Many could not traverse the icy or even impassable sidewalks, thanks to bad weather following record snows. There hasn’t been a winter election held in 40 years. This was voter suppression. Ford is a crook.

The Queen's Spade is on some pretty impressive lists and bagged some great reviews including this starred review from @readbookpage.bsky.social ❤️ www.bookpage.com/top-10-books... Have you read it yet?

I am furious that @joyannreid.bsky.social was axed from her show at MSNBC. This is what authoritarianism looks like. Toni Morrison warned us that they will go after the journalists, scholars and artists first. Please support Joy in her next endeavors. I hope her former colleagues protest.