Monica Valentinelli 🦖
@booksofm.com
Award-winning narrative designer, author, artist, and teacher writing about magic, mystery, mayhem. CV on https://BooksOfM.com. Support: https://ko-fi.com/A527F5H All links! https://linktr.ee/booksofm
Opinions are my own. She/her.
Opinions are my own. She/her.
Back to the grind. Vented quite a bit yesterday, but I needed to. Hang in there everybody.
January 28, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Back to the grind. Vented quite a bit yesterday, but I needed to. Hang in there everybody.
If you're looking for something fun to watch, Hazbin Hotel is such a fun musical experience. It's also one of those sweetheart stories where they built an audience and eventually the series got picked up for distro.
January 28, 2026 at 5:31 PM
If you're looking for something fun to watch, Hazbin Hotel is such a fun musical experience. It's also one of those sweetheart stories where they built an audience and eventually the series got picked up for distro.
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please remember that no matter how many “ICE is losing in MN” articles you read today, there is still a very real, urgent, ongoing crisis in Minnesota.
people need food and they need rent money. that has not changed.
people need food and they need rent money. that has not changed.
January 28, 2026 at 2:55 PM
please remember that no matter how many “ICE is losing in MN” articles you read today, there is still a very real, urgent, ongoing crisis in Minnesota.
people need food and they need rent money. that has not changed.
people need food and they need rent money. that has not changed.
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Sanctuary policies are legal. The Supreme Court has been clear for decades that the federal government cannot commandeer state or local governments to enforce federal immigration law. This isn’t “playing with fire.” It’s constitutional law.
January 28, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Sanctuary policies are legal. The Supreme Court has been clear for decades that the federal government cannot commandeer state or local governments to enforce federal immigration law. This isn’t “playing with fire.” It’s constitutional law.
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As a reminder, measles is sadly actually a thing again. Protect yourself.
Go get a vaccine now, and if you had one as a child (and that was a long time ago), get a blood test to make sure you still have the antibodies.
Measles is the most contagious illness known to man. Multiple times covid.
Go get a vaccine now, and if you had one as a child (and that was a long time ago), get a blood test to make sure you still have the antibodies.
Measles is the most contagious illness known to man. Multiple times covid.
January 28, 2026 at 5:06 PM
As a reminder, measles is sadly actually a thing again. Protect yourself.
Go get a vaccine now, and if you had one as a child (and that was a long time ago), get a blood test to make sure you still have the antibodies.
Measles is the most contagious illness known to man. Multiple times covid.
Go get a vaccine now, and if you had one as a child (and that was a long time ago), get a blood test to make sure you still have the antibodies.
Measles is the most contagious illness known to man. Multiple times covid.
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No child should live in detainment. No child is illegal. A country that jails children must be stopped.
January 28, 2026 at 3:34 PM
No child should live in detainment. No child is illegal. A country that jails children must be stopped.
Guess the year.
"Scores of poor people were taken with preternatural torments, some scalded with brimstone [sulfur], some had pins stuck in their flesh, others hurried into fire and water, and some dragged out of their houses and carried over the tops of trees and hills for many miles together."
"Scores of poor people were taken with preternatural torments, some scalded with brimstone [sulfur], some had pins stuck in their flesh, others hurried into fire and water, and some dragged out of their houses and carried over the tops of trees and hills for many miles together."
January 28, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Guess the year.
"Scores of poor people were taken with preternatural torments, some scalded with brimstone [sulfur], some had pins stuck in their flesh, others hurried into fire and water, and some dragged out of their houses and carried over the tops of trees and hills for many miles together."
"Scores of poor people were taken with preternatural torments, some scalded with brimstone [sulfur], some had pins stuck in their flesh, others hurried into fire and water, and some dragged out of their houses and carried over the tops of trees and hills for many miles together."
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I have some good news to share.
Because of people like you, The Onion, Stan Kelly and @raygunsite.com raised $27,600 for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota solely on sales of these Sinister Minnesotans shirts.
Thank you so much for buying these. You can buy more shirts or donate directly here:
Because of people like you, The Onion, Stan Kelly and @raygunsite.com raised $27,600 for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota solely on sales of these Sinister Minnesotans shirts.
Thank you so much for buying these. You can buy more shirts or donate directly here:
January 27, 2026 at 5:38 PM
I have some good news to share.
Because of people like you, The Onion, Stan Kelly and @raygunsite.com raised $27,600 for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota solely on sales of these Sinister Minnesotans shirts.
Thank you so much for buying these. You can buy more shirts or donate directly here:
Because of people like you, The Onion, Stan Kelly and @raygunsite.com raised $27,600 for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota solely on sales of these Sinister Minnesotans shirts.
Thank you so much for buying these. You can buy more shirts or donate directly here:
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I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com
I grew up with Alex Pretti
The kind-hearted ICU nurse shot by ICE agents was my childhood best friend.
www.theverge.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com
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Poe: boy
Poe: boy it's sure been a year, hasn't it?
King: edgar, it's January
Poe: boy it's sure been a year, hasn't it?
King: edgar, it's January
January 27, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Poe: boy
Poe: boy it's sure been a year, hasn't it?
King: edgar, it's January
Poe: boy it's sure been a year, hasn't it?
King: edgar, it's January
Quell surprise, I got a bard. LOL!
January 27, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Quell surprise, I got a bard. LOL!
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There's always going to be bad news and suffering happening somewhere at any given time. It's not insensitive to find joy and distractions in your own life. This is what we're fighting for after all, that we can all be safe and happy. So don't waste those opportunities to enjoy life when you can.
if you feel guilt about creating non-activist/political work right now remember that you MUST balance out being informed with keeping your sanity. do your best to help but do not let it consume you to the point where all you do is doomscroll. maintaining your joy is part of the long game.
January 27, 2026 at 5:21 PM
There's always going to be bad news and suffering happening somewhere at any given time. It's not insensitive to find joy and distractions in your own life. This is what we're fighting for after all, that we can all be safe and happy. So don't waste those opportunities to enjoy life when you can.
Discussing Bugonia and Sinners in my latest newsletter. booksofm.beehiiv.com/p/in-the-ble...
In the Bleak Midwinter + Sinners and Bugonia
booksofm.beehiiv.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Discussing Bugonia and Sinners in my latest newsletter. booksofm.beehiiv.com/p/in-the-ble...
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The pattern was designed by a Minneapolis yarn store. All sales are going to local immigrant aid organizations. They've raised over $125,000 (!!!) since the knitting pattern was posted a few days ago.
👏That's👏community👏action👏
👏That's👏community👏action👏
Melt the ICE Hat pattern by YarnCultMN
In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal...
www.ravelry.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:47 PM
The pattern was designed by a Minneapolis yarn store. All sales are going to local immigrant aid organizations. They've raised over $125,000 (!!!) since the knitting pattern was posted a few days ago.
👏That's👏community👏action👏
👏That's👏community👏action👏
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I’m looking for 10 more shows willing to upload to the Internet archive, and I’m hoping we can collect shows showcasing marginalized perspectives.
Fight censorship!
Preserve your art!
Fight censorship!
Preserve your art!
Have you produced an Actual Play?
Do you want it to exist in 10+ years?
Do you want ppl to be able to find it & get what it's about?
I made a checklist to walk you through documenting your AP & uploading it to the Internet Archive!
allmyfriendsarestories.neocities.org/iachecklist
Do you want it to exist in 10+ years?
Do you want ppl to be able to find it & get what it's about?
I made a checklist to walk you through documenting your AP & uploading it to the Internet Archive!
allmyfriendsarestories.neocities.org/iachecklist
Internet Archives Checklist
All My Friends Are Stories is a project designed to help people tell collaborative stories through Table Top Roleplaying Games (TTRPG). There are so many ways to play TTRPGs: you can play them for the...
allmyfriendsarestories.neocities.org
January 26, 2026 at 5:08 PM
I’m looking for 10 more shows willing to upload to the Internet archive, and I’m hoping we can collect shows showcasing marginalized perspectives.
Fight censorship!
Preserve your art!
Fight censorship!
Preserve your art!
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while Pretti's GFM surpassed $1mil, please don't forget Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, killed by ICE in Chicagoland last September. They haven't even reached their goal yet.
www.gofundme.com/f/silverio-v...
(gonna be obnoxious & tag @chucktingle.bsky.social @marthawells.com @tkingfisher.com)
www.gofundme.com/f/silverio-v...
(gonna be obnoxious & tag @chucktingle.bsky.social @marthawells.com @tkingfisher.com)
Donate to Silverio Villegas González, organized by Lily Rivera
Honoring the Life of Silverio Villegas Gonzales
It is cruel what ICE agents did to him short… Lily Rivera needs your support for Silverio Villegas González
www.gofundme.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
while Pretti's GFM surpassed $1mil, please don't forget Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, killed by ICE in Chicagoland last September. They haven't even reached their goal yet.
www.gofundme.com/f/silverio-v...
(gonna be obnoxious & tag @chucktingle.bsky.social @marthawells.com @tkingfisher.com)
www.gofundme.com/f/silverio-v...
(gonna be obnoxious & tag @chucktingle.bsky.social @marthawells.com @tkingfisher.com)
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this message to minneapolis from comedian zach woods is profane and also wonderful
January 22, 2026 at 10:46 PM
this message to minneapolis from comedian zach woods is profane and also wonderful
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2026 is in full swing, and it's time for another SSBA Finalist Featured Author! Today, it's Michael Merriam, author of Terror at Tierra de Cobre.
@specawards.bsky.social @mmerriam.bsky.social
www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com/2026/01/mich...
@specawards.bsky.social @mmerriam.bsky.social
www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com/2026/01/mich...
Michael Merriam - Terror at Tierra de Cobre - SSBA Finalist
Happy New Year - Hope you enjoyed your holidays! I had a hectic holiday season and am now back full swing at work, life, and writing! And as...
www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:36 AM
2026 is in full swing, and it's time for another SSBA Finalist Featured Author! Today, it's Michael Merriam, author of Terror at Tierra de Cobre.
@specawards.bsky.social @mmerriam.bsky.social
www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com/2026/01/mich...
@specawards.bsky.social @mmerriam.bsky.social
www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com/2026/01/mich...
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Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com
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if you are looking for a place to give a few bucks today please think about b.resale in Minneapolis. the shooting yesterday happened in front of their store. they are staying open as a refuge. they’ve been handing out free supplies for ICE watch for weeks.
cashapp $bresalempls
paypal.me/bresalempls
cashapp $bresalempls
paypal.me/bresalempls
January 25, 2026 at 5:05 PM
if you are looking for a place to give a few bucks today please think about b.resale in Minneapolis. the shooting yesterday happened in front of their store. they are staying open as a refuge. they’ve been handing out free supplies for ICE watch for weeks.
cashapp $bresalempls
paypal.me/bresalempls
cashapp $bresalempls
paypal.me/bresalempls
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Republicans: everyone must be able to carry any gun at all times,
up to and including high powered rifles, to protect themselves against tyranny
also Republicans, without batting an eye: carrying a gun is unquestionable justification for federal agents to shoot you dead in the street
up to and including high powered rifles, to protect themselves against tyranny
also Republicans, without batting an eye: carrying a gun is unquestionable justification for federal agents to shoot you dead in the street
January 24, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Republicans: everyone must be able to carry any gun at all times,
up to and including high powered rifles, to protect themselves against tyranny
also Republicans, without batting an eye: carrying a gun is unquestionable justification for federal agents to shoot you dead in the street
up to and including high powered rifles, to protect themselves against tyranny
also Republicans, without batting an eye: carrying a gun is unquestionable justification for federal agents to shoot you dead in the street
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For those who desperately want to do something to help, this link is a good place to start. www.standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:31 PM
For those who desperately want to do something to help, this link is a good place to start. www.standwithminnesota.com
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🚨This is the new TikTok Privacy Policy I found on Reddit. Read it & pass this on. Looks like they can pull from USER CONTENT race, religious beliefs, mental/physical health diagnosis, sex life, status as transgender, citizenship/immigration status & more personal info.
January 23, 2026 at 7:56 AM
🚨This is the new TikTok Privacy Policy I found on Reddit. Read it & pass this on. Looks like they can pull from USER CONTENT race, religious beliefs, mental/physical health diagnosis, sex life, status as transgender, citizenship/immigration status & more personal info.
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As clergy pray, arrests begin
January 23, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Got an earful from multiple people lately about how AI is ruining their professions because *deep breath* it doesn't have profession-specific knowledge required to perform "average" duties.
January 23, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Got an earful from multiple people lately about how AI is ruining their professions because *deep breath* it doesn't have profession-specific knowledge required to perform "average" duties.