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Ellie Blackwood

@looseleafellie.bsky.social

Bookish Whovian tea fiend, video creator, and sci-fi/fantasy writer. ellieblackwood.com

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Bookshop.org@bookshop.org · 5d ago

Anti-Prime Day starts…NOW! 🥳 Today through midnight on 10/7, enjoy free shipping site-wide, all while supporting local, independent bookstores.

Lightspeed Magazine@lightspeedmagazine.com · 4w ago

The 2026 LIGHTSPEED + NIGHTMARE Kickstarter is NOW LIVE! Check out our star-studded lineup of authors & peruse our rewards: subscriptions, signed books, rare magazine collectibles, t-shirts, mugs, and other fun stuff. Thank you in advance if you're able to offer your support.💖 bit.ly/LS-NM-26

LIGHTSPEED & NIGHTMARE Kickstarter graphic. Left side: Bright light blue background with rays (as of light) bursting out from the center. Central image is an open book with a rocket blasting up out of it. Below the book is the LIGHTSPEED magazine wordmark; the word lightspeed is rendered in a orange-to-yellow gradient, with a white outline around it and dropshadow underneath it. Right side: Bright light yellow background with rays (as of light) bursting out from the center. Central image is an open book with a haunted house emerging from it. Below the book is the NIGHTMARE magazine wordmark; the word nightmare is rendered in a dark red to lighter red gradient, with a white outline around it and dropshadow underneath it. Top: the words "LIVE on Kickstarter"
Amal El-Mohtar@amalelmohtar.com · last mo.

Just learned that Category Is Books, a lovely queer bookshop in Glasgow, has been targeted by transphobic violence, & is fundraising to cover the costs of a smashed window & roller shutters. I hate that they have to do this & would love to see them meet their goal.

Donate to Help Category Is Books Get Shutters!, organized by Category Is Books

For the past eight years, Category Is Books has been able to comfortably oper… Category Is Books needs your support for Help Category Is Books Get Shutters!

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Martha Hickson@sassylibrarian.bsky.social · last mo.

“All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr, one of my all-time favorite books, is on the list targeted for removal in Texas. Learn why and discover other gems on that list in this incredible thread.

Texas Freedom to Read Project@txfreedomread.bsky.social · last mo.

Pull up a chair! 2 weeks ago TX Lt. Governor Dan Patrick held a “press conference”(campaign stunt) w/TX book banning activist Bonnie Wallace. They shared a list of 2,198 “filthy, dirty, pornographic,” books Dan falsely claimed “are in all of our schools.” and “violate SB 13.” /1

Still shot of serial TX book challenger, Bonnie Wallace, and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick at Patrick’s recent press conference
Alex Zalben@azalben.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old. Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000). A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact. At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.
Alex Zalben@azalben.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Dolly Parton, among a thousand other amazing things she did in her life, gifted over 330 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program. Her passing is a tremendous loss to the world, but you can support the program today to keep it going imaginationlibrary.com

Texas Freedom to Read Project@txfreedomread.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Did you know Texas’s TEA accountability ratings are so ripe for manipulation by the state, that the Lieutenant Governor is threatening to pass a law knocking districts down an entire letter grade if they refuse to remove 2000+ library books being targeted by book-banning activists and politicians?

Robert Downen@robertdownen.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Patrick now threatening schools who don’t pull books. Says they will pass a law that knocks them down a grade rating if they haven’t done so.

Clare@clarebearattack.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The Space Between Worlds by @micaiahjohnson.bsky.social is on sale for only $2.99 on kindle and if you haven’t read it, you absolutely should. It’s a beautifully written, thought-provoking, fascinating novel. www.amazon.com/Space-Betwee...

The Space Between Worlds - Kindle edition by Johnson, Micaiah. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

The Space Between Worlds - Kindle edition by Johnson, Micaiah. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting whil...

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R.S.A. Garcia (BUY THE NIGHTWARD)@rsagarcia.bsky.social · 3mo ago

@okosunreads.bsky.social was in a serious accident with her family a short while ago. She and her family are lucky to be alive. But they'll need help during their recovery. If you want to help out, you can contribute to this Go Fund Me. www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...

Donate to Support for Ehi and family during a tough time!, organized by Friends and Fam

Hi everyone, We're starting this campaign to help our dear friend,… Friends and Fam needs your support for Support for Ehi and family during a tough time!

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Sonia Sulaiman@soniasulaiman.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Please share as widely as possible. This is open to Palestinians anywhere in the world, published or not. Call for Palestinian fantasy, science fiction, and horror stories! Pro rate pay: soniasulaiman.com/thyme-travel...

Thyme Travellers 2 – Call for Submissions

Roseway, an imprint of Fernwood Publishing, will be publishing a sequel to the award-winning and acclaimed anthology Thyme Travellers featuring speculative fiction by Palestinian writers. Editor So…

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PEN America@penamerica.bsky.social · 7mo ago

According to lists obtained through public information requests by the Texas Freedom to Read Project, the New Braunfels ISD, a suburban school district nestled in the Texas Hill Country, has banned 1,500 books since June 1, 2025. pen.org/1500-books-b...

Obamas, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush Among 1,500 Books Banned in Texas School District

Barack and Michelle Obama have joined the ranks of banned authors thanks to a sweeping ban of 1,500 books from Texas Hill Country.

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Paranoid Tree Press@paranoidxtree.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Hi friends, just checking in from Minneapolis. Can we put out a couple asks for your support? 💕 Turns out, it's really hard to run a lit mag in your free time when the federal government has besieged your beloved city.

Laura Zats@lzats.bsky.social · 9mo ago

“I’m not mad at you.” “Are you okay?” These are the final words of the Minnesotans murdered by ICE in the past two weeks. Please reflect on their kindness, humanity, and grace in the days and weeks and months to come. These people were the best of us.