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πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ They/Them | Free πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡© πŸ‡¨πŸ‡© Author, Bookseller, Sensitivity Reader Rep’d by: @SandraProudman.bsky.social @ GZLA πŸ‰πŸ’€πŸ—‘πŸ–€πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

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An open letter to Grammarly and other plagiarists, thieves and slop merchants To everyone at Grammarly, I am writing a book right now, a really challenging endeavor that no doubt someone in Silicon Valley will think it’s fine to steal the day it’s published. I’ve been a profes...

I finally lost my shit about so-called AIs, LLMs, enshittification & everything fucking evil that @officialgrammarly.bsky.social is doing. I'm fucking furious, and not just about what 1 company has done. An open letter to Grammarly & the rest of the LLM hype machine www.moryan.com/an-open-lett...

11.03.2026 01:44 πŸ‘ 3627 πŸ” 1436 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 210
A screenshot of the audiobook of Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee. It’s blue, with lighting flashing across the center and an Asian-style design above a dark blue landscape.

Text  above the title reads: JADE CITY
WINNER OF THE WORLD FANTASY AWARD
2018
"An instantly absorbing tale of blood, honor, family and magic, spiced with unexpectedly tender character beats
NPR BOOKS ON JADE CITY

and the quote below: "Compelling characters and intricate worldbuilding....
I want to spend more time in Kekon."
-HANK GREEN ON JADE CITY

A screenshot of the audiobook of Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee. It’s blue, with lighting flashing across the center and an Asian-style design above a dark blue landscape. Text above the title reads: JADE CITY WINNER OF THE WORLD FANTASY AWARD 2018 "An instantly absorbing tale of blood, honor, family and magic, spiced with unexpectedly tender character beats NPR BOOKS ON JADE CITY and the quote below: "Compelling characters and intricate worldbuilding.... I want to spend more time in Kekon." -HANK GREEN ON JADE CITY

May my reading slump begin. Jade Legacy is impeccable. The clan is my blood! 😭

11.03.2026 05:45 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I haven’t shared this in a while, but it is still going strong. I work with five families to help raise $$ for their everyday expenses. Get a book and donate! Link below πŸ‘‡πŸΌ

10.03.2026 17:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New Release Tuesday: YA New Releases March 10thΒ 2026 Young Adult New Releases March 10th 2026 If last week was too big of a release week for you then today is a reprieve. BUT every release is a joy to us! Check out our amazing indie bookseller affiliatesΒ BookshopΒ orΒ Libro.fm – remember that supporting these alternatives to the billionaires not only helps local bookstores but also the planet and the workers!

New Release Tuesday: YA New Releases March 10thΒ 2026

Young Adult New Releases March 10th 2026 If last week was too big of a release week for you then today is a reprieve. BUT every release is a joy to us! Check out our amazing indie bookseller affiliatesΒ BookshopΒ orΒ Libro.fm – remember that…

10.03.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Kaz is in these panels.

10.03.2026 16:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Kaz the black Bombay cat and me in the catio. He is standing on a lower shelf and reaching up with his front paws on my chest, looking up and into the sun. My left hand is around his back. The browns in his fur are really prominent!

Kaz the black Bombay cat and me in the catio. He is standing on a lower shelf and reaching up with his front paws on my chest, looking up and into the sun. My left hand is around his back. The browns in his fur are really prominent!

Good morning from Kaz (ok this was taken yesterday evening). He loves the sun for he is a cat. #CatsofBluesky

10.03.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of She Isn't Herself Tonight by Hailey Piper, art by Caroline Johnson, depicting a woman caught between neon lights, her face fracturing into reflections of itself. Beneath the title is a quote from Rachel Harrison calling the novel "Blissfully twisted and genuinely heartfelt."

Cover of She Isn't Herself Tonight by Hailey Piper, art by Caroline Johnson, depicting a woman caught between neon lights, her face fracturing into reflections of itself. Beneath the title is a quote from Rachel Harrison calling the novel "Blissfully twisted and genuinely heartfelt."

Cover reveal day!

I'm thrilled to announce my new novel coming from @sagapressbooks.bsky.social, SHE ISN'T HERSELF TONIGHT

Alien abductions, a break-up from hell, and what we become when our worst enemies are ourselves.

Light your skies, October 27th πŸ›Έ

www.simonandschuster.com/books/She-Is...

09.03.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 442 πŸ” 98 πŸ’¬ 49 πŸ“Œ 14
A book cover with the title β€œChildren of Owl” and a girl looking up at a mountain with an owl boy prominent in the background.

A book cover with the title β€œChildren of Owl” and a girl looking up at a mountain with an owl boy prominent in the background.

CHILDREN OF OWL HAS A COVER!!!! With art by Abigail Rajunov, who also illustrated 25 pages of comics in the book. It was an honor to work with her; I couldn’t be happier!! πŸ₯ΉπŸ’•

07.03.2026 16:41 πŸ‘ 360 πŸ” 110 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 7

I love Statler πŸ₯Ή

07.03.2026 16:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of my profile page with the ellipses on the top right and a blue dot on the top right corner of that

Screenshot of my profile page with the ellipses on the top right and a blue dot on the top right corner of that

Ok if you want to make this fucking dot go away you have to enter this menu and then physically click Go Live even if you don’t currently intend to and never fucking intend to Go Live

06.03.2026 23:47 πŸ‘ 718 πŸ” 181 πŸ’¬ 71 πŸ“Œ 46
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12 Must-Read Books of March 2026 - Chicago Review of Books Here are the 12 books you need to read in March 2026.

"Few authors understand the art of thrills like Daniel Kraus, and in Partially Devoured his knowledge is on full display. . . Partially Devoured is filled with grief, love, and fascination throughout every frame and word." β€” @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social

chireviewofbooks.com/2026/03/02/1...

06.03.2026 23:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A hardcover of Daniel Kraus’s PARTIALLY DEVOURED sits on a grey furry blanket between a skeleton hand, black jeaned-leg and my arm so I can show off a little of my octopus tattoo. I hold a black mug of coffee in my hand. The photo is edited to be dark and moody.

A hardcover of Daniel Kraus’s PARTIALLY DEVOURED sits on a grey furry blanket between a skeleton hand, black jeaned-leg and my arm so I can show off a little of my octopus tattoo. I hold a black mug of coffee in my hand. The photo is edited to be dark and moody.

The #bookmail I just got from @catapultbooks.bsky.social πŸ’€

PARTIALLY DEVOURED by @danielkraus.com comes out on the 10th!

06.03.2026 21:03 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It is irreversible 😭😭 luckily I am at the very end of my tax preparation but I was not ready.

06.03.2026 05:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I clicked a button on my Quickbooks and now it is powered by AI and I had a meltdown bc, of course, you can’t undo it 🫠

05.03.2026 21:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Kaz the black Bombay cat sitting on the corner of the gray headboard against a white wall, up-lit by a lamp. He is begging for attention because I am playing with Ari and not him.

Kaz the black Bombay cat sitting on the corner of the gray headboard against a white wall, up-lit by a lamp. He is begging for attention because I am playing with Ari and not him.

I haven’t posted Kaz in a few days, I’m sorry! He was looking incredibly cute last night πŸ₯Ή

05.03.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

nothing says "a fun place to shop" like waiting for someone to unlock the shampoo for you while you hope ICE agents don't come down that aisle

05.03.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I really love the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. If you have the time!

05.03.2026 00:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

He’s doing all the work too 🀩

05.03.2026 00:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A white and grey but also looking brown in the lighting lynx point Siamese turning his head to look back at camera. He is backlit by a window.

A white and grey but also looking brown in the lighting lynx point Siamese turning his head to look back at camera. He is backlit by a window.

Ari says hey.

04.03.2026 22:25 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Great way to start the day!

04.03.2026 17:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is what they've done.

04.03.2026 05:55 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Cannot wait to bring my copy home today!! #BookSky

03.03.2026 15:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A photograph of a white person’s hand holding the corner of THE CARTOONISTS CLUB graphic novel (uncorrected proof & not for sale) by Raina Telgemeier & Scott McCloud on a grey furry blanket. The cover features a lavender-ish to light blue gradient and four middle schoolers: Art (they/them), Makayla (she/her), Howard (he/him), and Lynda (she/her). There is also a mug of coffee to the right and a white skeleton hand to the left because why not??

A photograph of a white person’s hand holding the corner of THE CARTOONISTS CLUB graphic novel (uncorrected proof & not for sale) by Raina Telgemeier & Scott McCloud on a grey furry blanket. The cover features a lavender-ish to light blue gradient and four middle schoolers: Art (they/them), Makayla (she/her), Howard (he/him), and Lynda (she/her). There is also a mug of coffee to the right and a white skeleton hand to the left because why not??

I finally read this delightfully funny and informative middle grade graphic novel by Reina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud (ARC from work). I made my own comics when I was a kid and was terrible at it πŸ˜‚

02.03.2026 17:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I take comfort in DNFs bc that means it will be the right book for someone else

02.03.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Query critique for a cause! See this thread for info:

02.03.2026 16:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I should do book promoβ€”
*ICE murder several blocks from me*
*sheltering in place bc of racial profiling*
*mutual aid*
*mutual aid*
*a second ICE murder*
*mutual aid*
*Local kidnapped kids sent to Dilley*
*phone tree to Lawyers Guild for LO friend*
*more kidnappings*
*mutual aid*
*mutual aid*
*war*

02.03.2026 02:33 πŸ‘ 1295 πŸ” 198 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 1

Ok real talk β€” I don’t find Stardew cozy πŸ˜… there’s too much to do and fishing stresses me out.

02.03.2026 05:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Honestly yeah, I think it would be excellent especially if you are an audiobook reader. I don’t do well with fantasy in audio on first reads πŸ˜…

01.03.2026 23:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Tbh I wish I'd done that. My notes from my audiobook read are kind of a mess. I have to go back and mark it up!

01.03.2026 23:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I read seven books this way, and still retained all of it. My brain is happy.

01.03.2026 21:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0