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I write, teach, make magic for bright futures. My feminist Witchy #solarpunk novel: THE WORKING! Short #CliFi in noted anthologies & mags. #SFF #WritingCommunity #SpecLit #ClimateFictionWritersLeague @bsfwriters #SFWA #Witch #justice brightflame.com
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Of rainbows, beauty, & science, you all! And #solarpunk

A good day to rain on a parade! (just sayin') See you on the streets, not for a parade)(

👁️ He wanted a parade. They gave him a mirror. Refuse to clap for the wrong show. #NoKingsDay #ReclaimSilence #SatireAnimation

All soldiers participating in the parade have the choice to stand with the dictator or stand with their fellow Vets.

Yeah, as @susankayequinn.bsky.social says in this thread, there is a role for each of us whether able to protest in the streets or not. And whether you're in the US or not-- #fascism knows no borders. Be creative & have fun! brightflame.com/refuse-resis... #resist #fascists act for #justice

Just in time for #June14 ...and beyond brightflame.com/refuse-resis... #resist #justice #SeeYouInTheStreets

L.A. jail support relief fund! Half of everything raised goes straight to the organization Jail Support L.A. ⛓️in bio #solidarity #AboishICE #fucktrump #everyoneiswelcomehere

THIS IS TODAY!!!! Come through, NYC. Celebrate queer pride - and queer rage - and queer futures.

Reminder that my novel offers tools for change, action, and #hope. Since I prefer reading fiction, it's all within my #solarpunk #ecofeminist contemporary #fantasy. Magical #activism ! #justice ! #resilience ! #resist ! #booksky 💙📚 #Witch #ClimateEmergency #WritingCommunity #reading #SFF #SpecLit

The Madleen Freedom Flotilla is currently approximately 144.3 miles [125.4 nautical miles] away from the line where Israel’s sea blockade begins off the shore of Gaza. Israel said they will either “Arrest the activists or Eliminate them if they pose any threat.”

Just made one of my doodles as zoom background for #Nebulas2025 Awards Reception tonight. See you there! (Previously was my book cover alongside me because I hadn't changed it from prior conferences)

...and the graphic version of what I just reposted for those in the streets against ICE or any of the technofascist crap. #resist #justice #occupy

Good time to remember Hong Kong’s excellent protest gear: Helmet, goggles, gloves, sleeves, long pants. Masks (one on your face, at least one sealed in a zip bag or still in the wrapper. More if you can.) Pocket umbrella. hongkongfp.com/2019/08/09/e...

Anyone near NYC #resist

It's great that there's increased awareness of publishing scams, & more people are warning about them. But I have a simple wish: if you contact me for Writer Beware info, and then pass that info along publicly, perhaps using or paraphrasing my exact words...please credit me. Please? Sigh.

Just one of many starts/restarts of #fossil fuel development by the #fossils in power. Please rise against these harmful projects. #climate #justice #environment #climatecrisis #renewables @xrglobal.bsky.social @youthvgov.bsky.social

Dive into Your Next Adventure at the Fantasy Beach Reads Fest! Explore a handpicked selection of fantasy brimming with mermaids, aquatic magic and thrilling seafaring adventures. Each story offers a spellbinding escape into worlds where water holds power and wonder. subscribepage.io/fantasybeach...

At #Nebulas2025 online, listening to @nicolaz.bsky.social 's fascinating career journey. Even more lovely as it's a convo between her and wife/writer @kelleyeskridge.bsky.social . Now I'm drawn to go back and reread Ammonite! #SFF #SpecLit #books

Listen to bit of 1st chapter of THE WORKING: the coven's Ancestor ritual from newest #Witch POV (hint: yikes 😱) Fun to #QuickRead with @swsworlds.bsky.social ! www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-UM... #SFF #SpecLit #books #solarpunk #feminist contemporary #fantasy #WritingCommunity @bsfwriters.bsky.social

Hope to see #solarpunk friends here to discuss the awesome stories by @renanbernardo.com & @singingtotigers.bsky.social . Authors welcome, and it's been really interesting hearing others' offer insights about our stories! #WritingCommunity #SpecLit #reading #books #SFF @susankayequinn.bsky.social

For decades I've stood for #trees (in addition to other social #justice work). I've helped preserve forests, joined a local planning board, written extensively about #forest as kin. I grieve when trees are killed. And am spurred to action. Wish everyone was.

Still enough time to buy a digital copy of the book and read tonight’s stories- no better way to spend a Wednesday evening! #solarpunk #clifi #writingcommunity #booksky #readers #scifi

We had a rich #solarpunk discussion last week: my and @tkrex.bsky.social 's stories. Looking forward to meeting more of you tonight. Thank you Chris for creating this #book club! #WritingCommunity #SpecLit #SFF @sarenaulibarri.bsky.social @daniellearostegui.bsky.social @susankayequinn.bsky.social

Couldn't resist a photo before Amy Sherald's potent "Trans Forming Liberty" with my dear friends @starhawk-spiral.bsky.social and Ynestra King. We 3 #justice activists agree with the artist that YES! Liberty applies to all, including #trans people. #WitchSky #activism #feminist #Witch #LadyLiberty

Get my acorns! (And these other wonderful gifts) The BRIGHT GREEN FUTURES anthology is so wonderful, even without giveaways! #BookSky 📚💙 #solarpunk #climate #justice #resilience #hope #SpecLit #SFF #books #WritingCommunity #reading

250 years ago, Americans made it clear that we weren’t going to be ruled by kings. In 18 days, we’re taking to the streets again to reject Trump’s authoritarianism and show the world what democracy really looks like. We hope to see you on June 14 for No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

Amazing speeches just now from #Wiscon2025 GOHs @andreahairston.bsky.social and @naomikritzer.bsky.social Wow! Brava!

Come and play! #WritingCommunity #SpecLit #reading #writing #SFF #SciFi #fantasy #books #SFFH

US: comment TODAY 5/23 about #covid vax: available to *everyone* no matter age/health; update at least each year to match new strains; boosters available twice a year for all ages. This lifts healthcare choice! No politicizing vaccines! www.regulations.gov/document/FDA... #healthcare

this thread is so spot-on

#solarpunk friends, considering joining tonight! #hope #climate #justice #resilience #SpecLit #WritingCommunity #SFF My story in BRIGHT GREEN FUTURES is on the roster. I hope you all have an interesting, fruitful discussion!

Something important to note

It's Tues (on Turtle Island) but it feels like Friday. (as in: how can time move so fast and I didn't get much done this week!)