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Writer of page & stage. Author of TAR-BABY (Catapult, 2026). Work in FIYAH, PodCastle, Elemental Forces (Flame Tree Press), Permanent Record (Nightboat) & more. Lit rep: Alyssa Jennette. pcverrone.com
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Get ready to lose a shit-ton of library services.

If you see this, post a vampire and pass it on.

My first ever novel interview, courtesty of @fiyahlitmag.bsky.social, is next Sunday on the 23rd! Please check it out. RSVP at this link: airtable.com/app9bBxdT9db...

If you’re in LA for #AWP25, come celebrate the launch of this wonderful collection from Nightboat Books!

Jewish students at Columbia university today organized a demonstration in solidarity with anti-war student organizer Mahmoud Khalil and to denounce Trump's attacks on public education and protest. Photo via @/Columbia_psc

Better late than never. This month's newsletter features my favorite recent reads from @wiswell.bsky.social , @pcverrone.com, and @angelaliu.bsky.social. Plus, a maybe-too-personal essay about my latest story. open.substack.com/pub/jlakagi/...

Talking about one of my favorite topics with the Playwrights’ Center! pwcenter.org

Nightlight is back with a spooooky story by @edenroyce.bsky.social!

*sniff* *sniff*

Very excited to share that this beautiful little volume of poems by the late, visionary Essex Hemphill, which I co-edited with the brilliant Robert Reid-Pharr & for which he wrote the introduction & I the afterword, will be out next week (March 5) from New Directions! www.ndbooks.com/book/love-is...

Rest in Peace to the incomparable Roberta Flack ❤️

Featuring stories from The Skull & Laurel, Lady Churchill’s Rosebud Wristlet, Saros SF, @willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social, @lightspeedmagazine.com, @podcastle.org, @gristnews.bsky.social, @onspecmag.bsky.social, @thedeadlands.com, and @reckoningmag.bsky.social.

I’m thrilled to be included! So many wonderful stories! 🤯

I’m bragging about this phenomenal director & amazing cast whenever anyone puts a microphone in front or me! @jeanetteharrison.bsky.social @hdfeliz.bsky.social @drcarolyndunn.bsky.social @jehneanwashington.bsky.social & Zoey Reyes! www.girltalkhq.com/new-thought-...

Please support the Playwrights’ Center! They do so much good work. More organizations need to step up like this!

Listening to @podcastle.org while I clean today and I fell in love with this queer, foodie story by @marisca.bsky.social!

Absolutely yes!!! Every organization should be taking a stand like this. Not just arts orgs. EVERY organization.

So excited for this collection containing my very first published poem “ARC - HIVE!” I’m so honored to be included beside many friends and poetry giants 🐝

Posted with alt text bc I fricking love this. No I couldn't find a pronunciation

This is where you go to tell the National Park Service to restore the word "transgender" in its entry on the Stonewall monument. (Scroll down.)

On the train home I read “The Life You’ve Given Me, Rusty” by @cornellwriter.bsky.social and I need more people to check this story out!!

Hey! SH is doing an Afrosurrealism special issue. I know a lot of my mutuals are interested in this! strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...

I read @oluwasigma.bsky.social's "Illusions of Freedom" today. It's a heartbreakingpiece about balancing survival with being yourself. Read here: www.bafflingmag.com/issue-five/i...

With the Hugos, Nebulas, and such open for nominations, I would be honored if y’all would check out the two stories I published last year! You can find links to both at pcverrone.com.

"Why aren't students protesting?!"

Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:

New story just dropped! “Gruff” is a reimagining of a famous fable involving a bridge, a troll, and a couple of goats. This time, the scariest monster might be Polly, the eldest sister in a family of powerful witches, who will take no mercy… Big Sister Horror! www.midnightandindigo.com/issue-12/

So happy to see “The Husband” alongside two more amazing stories! @chrisrmuscato.bsky.social

These are the good guys supporting DEI. Reward them with your business. Costco Meijer Kroger Giant Grocery Ben & Jerry’s Ulta, Macy’s Old Navy Nordstrom’s TJ Maxx GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…) Dollar Tree Walgreens Wegmans

Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally?

It's Release Day for the "Spacefunk!" anthology. Science fiction stories and poems written by African/African Disaporic authors and poets. Includes my short story, "Anansi and the Astronaut." Edited by @miltonmvmedia.bsky.social www.mvmediaatl.com/spacefunk #books #newrelease

Just a friendly reminder that I'm continuing to update my eligibility and recommendations link round up post. Catch up on what you missed and keep sending your links my way! acwise.net/what-have-yo...

I try not to dunk tweet but this is fucking awful. I am a historian (written two books of historical nonfiction), a librarian specializing in research skills, and an archivist. Even just thinking about using an LLM to do historical research makes my blood boil.

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BREAKING: Amazon is closing its facilities in Quebec and cutting more than 1,700 jobs. The moves comes after workers in Quebec successfully formed the first Canadian union at the company last year. The workers were expecting Amazon to make a contract offer this month.

This story, by @pcverrone.com, is very cool.

With the return of @fantasymagazine.bsky.social, I’m revisiting some old faves. I still adore this sweet and heartbreaking story by @domsdickey.bsky.social!

Okay, here’s the deal: RIGHT NOW is the time for concrete, direct action. If you’re following me, it’s probably because you care about trans art and trans literature. The article below lays out my suggestions for dozens of concrete actions you can take to preemptively combat literary censorship.

Today and everyday.

Is Spells to Forget Us by Aislinn Brophy on your TBR? If not, it should be. This lovely contemporary YA fantasy will break your heart and mend it all at once. locusmag.com/2025/01/spel...

BALLAD FOR BLACK CASSANDRA a comic/poem (1/🔶)

There are so many must-reads on this list, including one of my favorite stories by iman adam and some spectacular work from @fiyahlitmag.bsky.social!