She arrives at the house when the land is shrouded in mist, seeking secrets. She carries an old fountain pen, and a pattern of behaviour.
Heyo! The Literary Auction for Change is open, with agent critiques, signed copies, book swag, and more up for grabs. And all funds help support diversity in the publishing industry! I'm offering a 30-min AMA, which can also double as a short story critique: www.32auctions.com/organization...
New from IT WAS PARADISE, our special issue on environmental justice in war and conflict edited by @soniasulaiman.bsky.social, "Akka" by @gayathrik.bsky.social, a story about the forces and choices that alter bodies and forms, and how the inside can reflect what's outside: reckoning.press/akka/
My little story is up! Thank you, @reckoningmag.bsky.social and @soniasulaiman.bsky.social for taking a chance on it!
Reckoning@reckoningmag.bsky.social · 5mo agoNew from IT WAS PARADISE, our special issue on environmental justice in war and conflict edited by @soniasulaiman.bsky.social, "Akka" by @gayathrik.bsky.social, a story about the forces and choices that alter bodies and forms, and how the inside can reflect what's outside: reckoning.press/akka/
#fountainpen I realized that I've become the person who can recognize fountain pen inks from the bottle shape... Here we are!
social.scribblers.club/@Anke/116341... Saw this elsewhere, and am popping popcorn to watch one of my favorite movies - Aliens, the 1st being too scary, wearing an appropriate tshirt.
Late to this, but just saw that my short story "Akka" was published by @reckoningmag.bsky.social in the ebook of It Was Paradise, edited by @soniasulaiman.bsky.social reckoning.press/it-was-parad... (I'll post again in May when my story appears for free!)
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Benito is a threat b/c he makes art so alluring and enjoyable you want to understand everything about it and then you end up learning about sugar and slavery and colonialism and the Taínos and Hawaii and then you probably have some thoughts of your own, and that's why art is powerful and dangerous
Did you catch Rose Crelli on Bad Bunny’s halftime show?! 🎻🔥 YES — the same incredible violinist that Melrose 27X NC invited to join us for the Courtland Creek Park ribbon cutting right here in the neighborhood! 💚 From Melrose to the... Read more 👉🏽 instagram.com/p/DUhZaq7FD9...
Thank you for the detailed explanation! I knew it had to be so nuanced!!
Becky Hammer@beckyhammer.bsky.social · 8mo agoDisturbingly detailed analysis of my first rewatch incoming
Had a moment of heartbreak when I thought about a character in @kateelliottsff.bsky.social 's Furious Heaven who's a ghost to his own people, and how his grandmother knew why and sent him away anyway. +Thanks for teaching me to think about tough things and what that can look like
"Americans should be ashamed..." no fuck that and fuck you, actually. I'm not ashamed, I'm ENRAGED.
Next time I fly more than a few hours - must remember facial moisturizer because my skin still hasn't forgiven me a 24 hr flight...
So you know what happens when a bunch of authors who write gay romance get together ? (I mean virtually for co-promo reasons.) A nice selection of gay romances to peruse, that's what. Everything from gay grumpy/sunshine to rock star, paranormal, etc!
Kaleidoscope of Romance: LGBTQ+ Romance - 12/21/25 - 1/21/26
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Dear reddit - thanks for saving me EVERYTIME Instagram tries to sell me another dog supplement.
So gorgeous!!! Love this for you, Aliette!
Aliette de Bodard@aliettedebodard.com · 10mo agoI'm relaunching Dominion of the Fallen in the US with @awfulagent.bsky.social Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms March 10th, 2026! awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
My motherfucker is so cool, when he goes to bed, sheep count him!
Popping in to Bluesky on this fine morning to say that "fountain pen drama" that so many people are referencing relates to Ferris Wheel Press (FWP). Countless people asked for comments on their JKR collab, founder ignored all questions wrt the LGBTQIA+ community. (mini-thread)
Took a long ride this weekend to Vallejo and picked up some dinner. 🤣
Looks like I'm going to India for Xmas. What's cool to do in Bangalore these days?
Irritated that it took me this long to get onto Tidal - listening to all of the artist formerly known as Prince's backlog. Thanks for making it easy to bring over playlists from Sp*tify!
TOMORROW (Oct 8th) is #DVpit! Any unagented Marginalized writer or artist seeking out representation is invited to participate from 8AM - 8PM ET! Please make sure you review our rules & guidelines before the event: dvpit.carrd.co#faq #writersky #booksky #artistsky #weneeddiversebooks
Fountain Pens and ink, Motorcycle (I'll accept just the helmet), rare spices
Porco Afterdark@pmpafterdark.bsky.social · last yr.Fuck your Zodiac sign. Tell me what grave goods your thanes will inter in your barrow.
NEW VIDEO ALERT! Today on Bar Cart Bookshelf, we're talking about THE WITCH ROADS by Kate Elliott. A fabulous fantasy of montane hiking, mysterious spirits, & sinister conspiracies, the first book in a propulsive duology, showing a master at the height of skill. Our drink is the Deputy Courier.
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