on Sophie Cunningham and a trans controversy that doesn't involve any actual trans people: defector.com/the-right-ha...

We have made our initial goal! Onward to stretch goals! (Also if you are a sick freak that likes video content, please click through to our first update where @pegasusunder.bsky.social has a rad video answering some questions about THESE HOLLOW BODIES)

Neon Hemlock@neonhemlock.bsky.social · 3d ago

Looks like we are one Club Serpentine paperback backer away from meeting our initial goal! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...

Another example of the lunacy of thinking discrimination against a marginalized group won't affect you if you're not part of that group bsky.app/profile/gbbr...

Gillian Branstetter@gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 2d ago

An initiative on the ballot in Washington state in November would require all athletes seeking to play girl's sports from kindergarten to high school to undergo "genetic screening, a testosterone-levels test, or an examination of their reproductive anatomy" before they can play

Wanna support queer writers? Back the project here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...

The Neon Hemlock Novella Series | Volume Seven

Novellas and a short story collection from “the apex of queer speculative fiction publishing” —Publishers Weekly

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Not only did they absolutely beg for this, they made it so that “merit” was synonymous with being white so now you’re stuck with precisely the kind of moron who believes that. www.politico.com/news/magazin...

we require everyone's gay dollars please process them here (if you have straight dollars we will take them as well but the exchange rate is weird so you should give us twice as many)

Neon Hemlock@neonhemlock.bsky.social · last wk.

You can back the crowdfund here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...

Only a few days left! Support Clarion West, explore the labyrinth, and get personalized reading recommendations!

Clarion West@clarionwest.bsky.social · last mo.

Where does your path lead? Pack your metaphorical bags and find out with Story Oracle, CW's choose your own adventure fundraiser game. Based on your choices in the labyrinth, the Oracle will offer divine counsel in the form of a personalized list of reading recs. Begin here: bit.ly/44kuAuI

Whenever I smile for a photo it gives "alien who has only ever heard of smiling"

We'll be tabling at Little District Book's Lavender Con this weekend, with at least two authors in attendance: @sharangbiswas.bsky.social & @izzyxen.bsky.social. Come hang out! lavendercon.com

Spider-knowers, help me out? The Wikipedia page for wasp spiders has this uncited note. I'd love to know if this is documented and if so, where.

Really loved this one!

Izzy Wasserstein @izzyxen.bsky.social · 2mo ago

New story day! "Patterns of Dentition in Transgender Adults," in @nightmare-magazine.com, is about trans folks trying to live under authoritarianism. And also mysterious teeth. www.nightmare-magazine.com/fiction/patt...

"The fox doesn't care about spider gods" <--- actual note I wrote this morning. Writing fantasy is wild.

A lot of people don’t realize the dust bowl wasn’t a natural phenomenon. It happened when agrobusiness interests dramatically transformed the plains without regard for drought, and created vicious dust storms that choked whole families to death. That’s what I think of when I read about data centers.

The documents that Trump released and endorsed clearly validate and detail a massive Russian intelligence service operation to elect Donald Trump of which he and his entourage were aware and in which they knowingly participated. Russiagate is real, we learn.

Reminder that you can and should preorder the FORGED IN FIYAH, the anthology celebrating 10 years of FIYAH. Out in September. www.ldlewiswrites.com/news-updates...

FORGED IN FIYAH: 10-Year Anniversary Anthology from Tordotcom — L D Lewis, Author. Editor. Sea witch apologist

Preorders are now open for FORGED IN FIYAH, the 10-Year Anniversary Anthology for FIYAH Literary Magazine.

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They love hormone therapy -- as long as only cis men benefit.

Correction! Join us for a reading and conversation with Rebecca Roanhorse and Tara Campbell on July 23 at the Seattle Public Library - Central Branch!

Everything he touches turns to shit.

Surprise! New Magic story just dropped! This one’s by the incomparable @izzyxen.bsky.social, and it’s a banger.

Spirits of the Abzan

The rebels fall upon the mobile garrison at dusk, sweeping in from the desert with the sun at their backs, and Felothar leads the charge.

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Surprise! A new story by @izzyxen.bsky.social about Felothar! magic.wizards.com/en/news/magi...

Spirits of the Abzan

The rebels fall upon the mobile garrison at dusk, sweeping in from the desert with the sun at their backs, and Felothar leads the charge.

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Lalas never shutting up while his much more insightful colleagues can't get a word in is quite the metaphor.

Y'all, I'm so excited to share this one with you! It's accessible even for those who aren't familiar with Magic: the Gathering lore!

Sloane@sloanesloane.bsky.social · last mo.

Also I got to commission one of my fav short fiction authors @izzyxen.bsky.social for a story called SPIRITS OF THE ABZAN where we explore more of Felothar, our iconic trans Khan from Tarkir, and her past rebelling against Dromoka 🐉 !! magic.wizards.com/en/news/magi...

SO stoked to share this SLD I got to create with a small team, my 2 mentors and my co-mentee to benefit the Global Fund for Women! You can read about the choices that went into the card art, interviews with the artists and see some wonderful early sketches!! magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...

Secret Lair x Global Fund for Women: Their Magic Is Limitless

Secret Lair x Global Fund for Women: Their Magic Is Limitless celebrates the women of Magic, available July 20.

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Look if you think it’s fine for Trump to corruptly get a red card revoked (or “suspended”) bc FIFA is already corrupt, maybe you understand the MAGA mindset better than you think. “All politicians are corrupt so it’s ok for Trump to be corrupt” is a very common maga rationalization

Our annual partner event with Two Hour Transport is coming up this Saturday (where has the time gone?)!

Two Hour Transport@twohourtransport.bsky.social · last mo.

Please join Two Hour Transport and @clarionwest.bsky.social for our Summer Open Mic Event on Saturday, July 11! WHERE: Magnuson Cafe & Brewery, 7801 62nd Ave NE in Seattle (on the outdoor patio of the cafe) WHEN: 6/11, arrive 4:30–4:55 pm for open-mic signup or by 5 pm for the show!

TFW your partner is trying to wind down but you want to share cool squid facts. #ADHD

"I tackled a loafer at work today."

Sophia_Nyx 🏳️‍⚧️@sophianyx.bsky.social · last mo.

Name your fav quote from The Simpsons.

Clarion West made a very fun fundraiser for their writing workshops where you donate, play a text adventure game, and then get curated book recommendations from great authors. Feels thoughtful and anti-AI. www.clarionwest.org/story-oracle/

Play The Story Oracle

Introducing Clarion West’s Story Oracle, a text game written by friends and alumni of Clarion West! Make a donation during the campaign and be transported to a narrative labyrinth where you’ll be…

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The doors of Story Oracle, Clarion West’s first ever choose your own adventure narrative game, are officially open. Awaiting you inside the labyrinth are adventure, romance, and as many as 10 book recommendations curated by some of your favorite CW authors. Start your journey here: bit.ly/44kuAuI