Jake Lang getting his Nazi ass beaten by Spider-Man in Minneapolis today is the ray of sunshine I needed.

Seems like a good time to talk about Trans Canadian books! 🇨🇦 If you are a trans Canadian with books out, tell us about them! If you have a favorite book by a trans Canuck, tell us! Literature has neither borders nor tariffs

I was in the ER last night, so yeah Can I interest any of you in some fantasy and/or poetry books? I'm not averse to pity donations either

Orpheus "Teige" Wren 🏳️‍⚧️@probablyacryptid.bsky.social · 6d ago

Can I interest any of you in supporting a trans and disabled indie author and musician while he's recovering from a brain bleed that sprained his entire body and a broken wrist? 2/3 years into recovery respectively and uh I've made significant progress given I started halfway in the grave I guess 💀

writerofweird.itch.io/rebecca-and-... For those who like superhero (or superhero-adjacent) stories with trans themes, then here's Rebecca and the Grinning Worm, where I donate all the money I get from it to Gendered Intelligence!

Rebecca and the Grinning Worm by The Writer of Weird

An Unauthorised Parody Sci-Fi Novelette

writerofweird.itch.io

I'd like to point out that this is proof of what a strong market trans representation has. All it takes is an honest trans story getting proper marketing and distributor buy-in. Tldr: Some media companies could make a lot of money by simply treating trans authors like cis authors.

Ela Bambust 🏳️‍⚧️ (alleged transsexual)@ela-bambust.bsky.social · 2d ago

This is probably the hardest I've seen Petra Parker go so far

Please consider helping out if you're able (sharing or donating)

Fantasy-Faction@fantasyfaction.bsky.social · 2d ago

Friend of the site and awesome author/editor @sarahchorn.bsky.social just suffered a family tragedy. Her niece's 7-year-old, autistic, non-verbal son eloped (ran out of the house) and drowned. Prayers, monetary support, and shares are welcome. - JI 🐉💔 www.gofundme.com/f/support-sh... #booksky 💙📚🪐

this one makes me a little sad

Ela Bambust 🏳️‍⚧️ (alleged transsexual)@ela-bambust.bsky.social · 2d ago

This is probably the hardest I've seen Petra Parker go so far

This quote really angered me. A lifetime of anxiety and a tendency to depression because of a constant sense of being other, outside, just not getting stuff. Understanding that it’s autism has reduced my depression and anxiety a millionfold.

Emily✨@emilyoram.bsky.social · 2d ago

Here we go again www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

In case you missed it, last week saw the release of Escape from Wireland — it’s 16000 words of computer action, and you can read it on the website for free, no prior reading required!

Mop@marvelousmop.bsky.social · last wk.

Today in the #925Universe we turn our attention to Jenny Everywhere for Jenny Everywhere Day! In this adventure, our shifter shifts into the dangerous world of COMPUTERS while delivering to an arcade! Can she Escape from Wireland? Read Here: ninetwofiveuniverse.wordpress.com/2026/08/13/e...

Sama'a and her children have so little left, and they rely on us for access to food and clean water. Please give what you can. chuffed.org/project/1575...

Help Baha and his family rebuild their home and meet their d

Lying on my back feeling helpless and powerless, I decided to tell you my story from the beginning.

chuffed.org

Cåråbine à Citron 🍋@carabinacitron.eurosky.social · 2d ago

In Gaza, their dreams are no longer limited to surviving another day, Samaa's young daughters wake up to the sounds of explosions instead of childhood laughter,while the simplest necessities of life have become a burden beyond her capacity. Don't leave them chuffed.org/project/1575...

ko-fi.com/sanguineclad Please help a trans gal out!!!

I would trust her! I would drink anything served by her!!! Lovely deer for @auxetophone.multicock.club

linktr.ee/writerofweird Finally bit the bullet and set up a Linktree

The Writer of Weird Official: Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

A writer and illustrator of weird stories and poems.

linktr.ee

Added to my #listening list for the weekend

John Bull@garius.bsky.social · 2d ago

Poirot is a Belgian refugee. Hastings a wounded WW1 veteran. Agatha Christie was a nursing assistant and dispenser in both world wars. This week on Untitled History Pod i talk with Tina Hodgkinson about how war service helped define Agatha Christie's work. Below or on your app of choice! #history

Paypal, Ko-Fi, literally ANYWHERE you pay: DO NOT LEAVE NOTES ON ANY PAYMENT!!!!! I've been told "oh but it was a private message what's wrong with that", and I don't see the need to be snarky when you can just respect the fact that we're trying to protect ourselves here DO. NOT. WRITE. ANYTHING.

Alex Ri (NSFW)@demonking225.bsky.social · 3mo ago

STOP ADDING COMMENTS IN PAYPAL STATING ANYTHING THAT WHAT YOUR PAYING FOR IS A COMMISSIONS ESPECIALLY A NSFW COMMISSION!!! THESE FUCKING PROCESSORS WON'T STOP PUTTING THIER OWN DISLIKES AND MORALS ON WHAT WE FUCMING BUY!!! Spread the Word!!!!

Good forum for book recs happening in this thread right now 👀

Dani Finn 🐙 🏳️‍⚧️ 📚@danifinnwrites.bsky.social · 3d ago

A question for cis readers: What books by trans authors have you read? If you’re not sure or if you haven’t read one or if you want to read more, tell us what you like & we’ll find you a rec! Trans folks—be ready to step in with recs as requests come in! We’re here to help, not shame 😊

It’s okay to be cis! It’s also okay not to be sure what you are! Trans books should always be a healthy portion of a nutritious literary feast

Dani Finn 🐙 🏳️‍⚧️ 📚@danifinnwrites.bsky.social · 3d ago

A question for cis readers: What books by trans authors have you read? If you’re not sure or if you haven’t read one or if you want to read more, tell us what you like & we’ll find you a rec! Trans folks—be ready to step in with recs as requests come in! We’re here to help, not shame 😊

While reading great books is a healthy thing to do as a writer, I also advise keeping a few bog-standard thrillers around to consult if you ever have a “Do I even know how to write literally anything?“ kind of crisis

Submissions are now open for speculative novelettes and/or tiny short story collection chapbooks. Word limit: 7,500 to 12,000 words. Limited print run. Will pay $100 and 25 copies. Deadline: October 15th. More info here: neonhemlock.submittable.com/submit/36598...

Neon Hemlock - Speculative Chapbook/Novelette

Neon Hemlock Press is open to submissions of speculative chapbook manuscripts from August 20 to October 15, 2026. We expect to publish at least one chapbook next year; if the stretch goal in our curre...

neonhemlock.submittable.com

A question for cis readers: What books by trans authors have you read? If you’re not sure or if you haven’t read one or if you want to read more, tell us what you like & we’ll find you a rec! Trans folks—be ready to step in with recs as requests come in! We’re here to help, not shame 😊

They segregated jumping on shit

TACC@tacc.org.uk · 4d ago

ParkourUK implements a trans exclusionary policy parkour.uk/files/transg... This applies to anyone over 16, which the bigots on Twitter say is not far enough. Clearly they want as many trans people harmed as possible.

This is a great time to back up your files, writers.

Sean Aitchison@sean8urson.bsky.social · 3d ago

oh shit its for real for real fucking DO NOT update your windows, I had to do a clean reinstall

cyclopes

The Guardian here doing that phoney coverage where they pretend to be coming from a neutral position but ultimately being persuaded by these 'experts'. Trans people have seen it all before. Even literally from other Ch 4 documentaries. Nobody mentions the think tanks and the scumbags driving this.

The Guardian@theguardian.com · 4d ago

The Great ADHD Myth? review – the most controversial show of the year is here

Remember to remind anyone who unironically uses "porn addict" that it's a far right buzzword used to demonize sexual expression and justify porn bans and bolster ID verification laws under the guise of "protecting children."

I cannot stress enough: the AI bubble has already popped it is just being kept on life support by corporations trying to squeeze even a dollar more out of their shit investment, and tech bros doing the same before abandoning their shit company startups. keep hating on AI, you're winning

Kotaku@kotaku.com · 6d ago

Report Suggests Nearly No One Is Buying AI Generated Goods https://kotaku.com/3d-model-markets-are-being-flooded-with-ai-sellers-but-no-ones-buying-2000724790

Decriminalize punching anyone wearing the pervert glasses or making AI nudes. And I don't mean lightly. They should lose at least one tooth each time they're hit. I genuinely believe the only correction for something like this is peer to peer violence. They should be scared to wear them.

Maggie Harrison Dupré@mharrisondupre.bsky.social · 4d ago

NEW: Teen boys are using smart glasses — mainly Meta's AI Glasses — to film themselves harassing classmates at school, following girls around and "rizzing" them or "ragebaiting" them w/ insults. In several videos we reviewed, girls plead w/ the poster to stop filming. futurism.com/artificial-i...

Apparently Lilly Wachowski does s tier alt text

Lilly Wachowski@lillywachowski.bsky.social · last wk.

panels from the big opv storyline I'm updating twice a week on patreon. only five bucks to see this stuff before everyone else! patreon.com/ravenlyncomics #OurPermanentVacation #opvcomic

All the adults working on the wizard bigot show made an active decision to endorse a vile campaign of hate. We do not in any way have to reward them for that, let alone sympathize with their plight. Which they CHOSE.

Mo Ryan@moryan.bsky.social · 2w ago

what you will hear actors, writers and directors etc bleat is -- when you translate it from self-pity word salad -- "I don't want you to make me feel bad about the active decision I made." nah. they knew better and did it anyway. no part of that is on us