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Jennifer Crow

@writerjencrow.bsky.social

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She/her. Poet and fiction writer in the realms of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Published in Uncanny, Asimov's, Analog, and others. 2023 Rhysling Award winner. Hockey fan, crocheter, and bibliophile. Occasional DM and gamer.

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Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · Aug 26

Over on Patreon, I’ve got some free content to read, as well as monthly essays, reviews, and never-before-published poetry. This would be a great time for your support, as our family has hit a rough patch!

www.patreon.com/poetrycrow

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Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 2h

No, we haven’t. And the American brand of exceptionalism has proved poisonous in so many ways.

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Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3h

All vaxxed up and ready to rock*

*take a nice nap

Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3h

Fair point. But we have reached the nadir of caliber recently.

And I’m still glad to have the chance to learn more about Ireland’s system.

Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3h

Speaking from the US, I like the opportunity to learn more about the way other nations view elections and leadership. And having a scholar and/or public servant in the presidential office sounds wonderful, given the alternatives we’ve been experiencing here.

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Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 1d

Well, that’s eerie.

Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 2d

I’m absolutely thrilled! Didn’t my friend Deb do an amazing job?

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Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 2d

Art credits:

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Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 2d

A woman in a black cloak stands near a seashore with a full moon behind her. A seal waits near her feet. The text reads, top to bottom, “Rhysling Award Winning Poet/TAKE UP YOUR SKIN/A poetry and essay collection/JENNIFER CROW”

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Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!

Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3d

A soup of beauty! Beautiful soup!

Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3d

The unexpected resurgence of Ea-Nasir is one of the few bright spots in this god-awful year.

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Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3d

At this point, I assume anyone who doesn’t say they’re a mess is just lying to themselves and everyone else.

And frankly, you bring joy and sincerity to the world, and that’s a hell of a lot more valuable than tidiness.

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Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3d

There’s something awe-inspiring in a storm rolling in over the mountains.

Storm clouds hanging low over Mt. Timpanogos on the Wasatch Front of the Rocky Mountains.

Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3d

My baby is 21, so I regret to say probably not.

Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3d

Watching the Bruins and Sabres game tonight, and I am sad to report that the phrase “lipstick on a pig” comes to mind. Sabres had one shot on goal in the first 20 minutes of play. They have not scored yet this season.

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Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3d

I am legit reflexively flinching as I read these because I have unfond memories of head-banging toddlers.

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Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3d

Oh, definitely. Premee’s an excellent writer!

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Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3d

I’ve been recommending Cal Newport’s book Slow Productivity to all my creative friends. He talks about how self-defeating it can be to try to create on someone else’s timeline.

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Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3d

Seconding Arula on this. Though wouldn’t it be great if we could just write the best things we know how and still be able to eat and stuff?

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Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3d

We’re going to need a new amendment just to clarify our amphibian stance.

Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3d

Whoopsie.

Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3d

Another fresh poem out in the world for your delectation.

Penumbric Speculative Fiction Mag @penumbricmag.bsky.social · 3d

And more thank yous! @christinasng.bsky.social, Gerri Leen, @dianedooley.bsky.social, Sonali Roy, @writerjencrow.bsky.social, Gordon Linzner, Warren Muzak, @ghostlyverse.bsky.social, Parker McIntosh ...

www.penumbric.com/currentissue...

#fiction #poetry #art #scifi #fantasy #horror

Table of contents for October's issue of Penumbric, at https://www.penumbric.com/currentissue/ToC.html

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Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you for including my poem in such august company! It’s always an honor to appear in @penumbricmag.bsky.social.

Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 3d

Is that what the kids are calling “suspicious as fuck” these days?

Jennifer Crow @writerjencrow.bsky.social · 4d

I regularly refer to my husband, my children, and various inanimate objects as “dude.” I was only in California for 5 or 6 years, but it ruined me.

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