Cecilia Tan
@ceciliatan.com
Award-winning sf/f, erotica and romance writer. Just your typical biracial bigender bisexual. All pronouns valid, she/her for society’s convenience. https://linktr.ee/ceciliatan
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Cecilia Tan
@ceciliatan.com
· Apr 26
If you missed the Magic U Kickstarter, I'm still taking pre-orders until the book goes to press! (in about 3 weeks?) I have set up a page in Shopify so you have your choice of payment and shipping options: s52xfr-ee.myshopify....
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the only troops I salute
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December 3, 2025 at 11:50 PM
the only troops I salute
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This is a gift. Thank you to @siembranc.bsky.social for sharing this new toolkit with what they did when Border Patrol showed up in NC: docs.google.com/document/d/1... - share far and wide especially with our comrades in MN and LA (New Orleans esp).
Toolkit: how we dealt with Border Patrol
In November 2025, Border Patrol announced it would be coming to Charlotte, North Carolina. We only had a few days’ notice. Just like in Chicago and Los Angeles, they weren’t coming to “keep the peace....
docs.google.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This is a gift. Thank you to @siembranc.bsky.social for sharing this new toolkit with what they did when Border Patrol showed up in NC: docs.google.com/document/d/1... - share far and wide especially with our comrades in MN and LA (New Orleans esp).
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If you missed out on the limited edition hardcover of A MAN FOR MRS CLAUS, Cover Snob was nice enough to send to some copies to The Ripped Bodice LA for me to sign. You can buy your copy here while supplies last! 🎄❤️
www.therippedbodice.com/product/man-...
www.therippedbodice.com/product/man-...
December 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM
If you missed out on the limited edition hardcover of A MAN FOR MRS CLAUS, Cover Snob was nice enough to send to some copies to The Ripped Bodice LA for me to sign. You can buy your copy here while supplies last! 🎄❤️
www.therippedbodice.com/product/man-...
www.therippedbodice.com/product/man-...
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6-fold ward against AI-induced psychosis
November 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
6-fold ward against AI-induced psychosis
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Open AI doesn't want to be transparent about what's in their datasets - this bill would force them. If you're pro AI regulation (esp if you're in Bay Area), please show up and offer your support for this bill! If you can't make it, help spread the word!
RSVP link: bit.ly/44lRMsX Details below 👇
RSVP link: bit.ly/44lRMsX Details below 👇
December 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Open AI doesn't want to be transparent about what's in their datasets - this bill would force them. If you're pro AI regulation (esp if you're in Bay Area), please show up and offer your support for this bill! If you can't make it, help spread the word!
RSVP link: bit.ly/44lRMsX Details below 👇
RSVP link: bit.ly/44lRMsX Details below 👇
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Never believe the fuckers who say "why bother, they already won"
NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
December 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Never believe the fuckers who say "why bother, they already won"
Wow. I'm getting so much AI-generated "your book is incredibly amazing and we will help promote it" spam. Dozens of emails per day, targeting all different books of mine (including some that don't actually exist!) each with a unique looooooong praiseful email generated by AI. All fake. All scams.
December 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Wow. I'm getting so much AI-generated "your book is incredibly amazing and we will help promote it" spam. Dozens of emails per day, targeting all different books of mine (including some that don't actually exist!) each with a unique looooooong praiseful email generated by AI. All fake. All scams.
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I got offered a LOT of money to host an official HP podcast and turned it down immediately. I’m assuming since I am not a podcaster that they have an extremely long list of people who have also said no to this. Dunno what‘s going on with the actors but the comics are holding the line lol
Once again thinking about every actor trying to justify taking the money for the new HP series.
December 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I got offered a LOT of money to host an official HP podcast and turned it down immediately. I’m assuming since I am not a podcaster that they have an extremely long list of people who have also said no to this. Dunno what‘s going on with the actors but the comics are holding the line lol
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it's weird and gross to see people debate accommodations. the only way to deal with it is to give *everybody* accommodations so nobody has to ever ask for it! and if you missed one and someone asks for it, you immediately provide and make it so no one has to ask for it again! this is not difficult
December 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
it's weird and gross to see people debate accommodations. the only way to deal with it is to give *everybody* accommodations so nobody has to ever ask for it! and if you missed one and someone asks for it, you immediately provide and make it so no one has to ask for it again! this is not difficult
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Nice to see Nisi Shawl's Making Amends on this list. The list is rich with an abundance of interesting titles flying well under the hype-cycle radar. & some of it is science fiction! lithub.com/100-notable-...
100 Notable Small Press Books of 2025
The idea of 100 Notable Small Press Books was born November 2024, after The New York Times’s annual 100 Notable Books list featured eighty-two books from the Big Five publishing houses (Pengu…
lithub.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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The House just held a hearing on 19 (!!) bills related to "kids safety" including several that could mandate online ID checks / age verification, like KOSA and the SCREEN Act.
But the reality is that online ID checks would actually make kids LESS safe, not more safe. www.stoponlineidchecks.org
But the reality is that online ID checks would actually make kids LESS safe, not more safe. www.stoponlineidchecks.org
ONLINE ID CHECKS WILL RUIN THE INTERNET
www.stoponlineidchecks.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The House just held a hearing on 19 (!!) bills related to "kids safety" including several that could mandate online ID checks / age verification, like KOSA and the SCREEN Act.
But the reality is that online ID checks would actually make kids LESS safe, not more safe. www.stoponlineidchecks.org
But the reality is that online ID checks would actually make kids LESS safe, not more safe. www.stoponlineidchecks.org
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Not trying to burst any bubbles; but Spotify is over.
They are airing ICE recruitment ads, the CEO has been investing in military/AI tech, they barely pay their artists; sometimes a percentage of a cent per stream, they promote “fake/AI artist” playlists, and there’s major concerns about data use.
They are airing ICE recruitment ads, the CEO has been investing in military/AI tech, they barely pay their artists; sometimes a percentage of a cent per stream, they promote “fake/AI artist” playlists, and there’s major concerns about data use.
December 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Not trying to burst any bubbles; but Spotify is over.
They are airing ICE recruitment ads, the CEO has been investing in military/AI tech, they barely pay their artists; sometimes a percentage of a cent per stream, they promote “fake/AI artist” playlists, and there’s major concerns about data use.
They are airing ICE recruitment ads, the CEO has been investing in military/AI tech, they barely pay their artists; sometimes a percentage of a cent per stream, they promote “fake/AI artist” playlists, and there’s major concerns about data use.
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Everyone in Chicago needs to read this AND TAKE ACTION. Everyone else should read this and ask what's happening where you are with your public library systems.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed disastrous cuts to our city's libraries while setting aside $5M for a ShotSpotter replacement. As library associate Sara Heymann told me, “Libraries embody everything we need to fight back against fascism.” My piece on what’s at stake and how to fight back:
You Can’t Fight Fascism While Defunding Libraries
“Libraries embody everything that we need right now to fight back against fascism," says Sara Heymann.
organizingmythoughts.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Everyone in Chicago needs to read this AND TAKE ACTION. Everyone else should read this and ask what's happening where you are with your public library systems.
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"There's a billionaire threatening to sue the WI through her proxies if they don't throw out their trans members" makes you sound like a lunatic but that is in fact what's happening. Is that good or bad? I think a simple question.
December 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
"There's a billionaire threatening to sue the WI through her proxies if they don't throw out their trans members" makes you sound like a lunatic but that is in fact what's happening. Is that good or bad? I think a simple question.
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Anyone recognize this dog? My neighbor is watching him until his owners are found. Pit mix, male, pretty sizable, good at greeting and friendly behaviors and VERY SWEET. No tag, no chip. Surely his family yearns for him. Found in the Standish-Ericson neighborhood in Minneapolis, near Lake Hiawatha.
December 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Anyone recognize this dog? My neighbor is watching him until his owners are found. Pit mix, male, pretty sizable, good at greeting and friendly behaviors and VERY SWEET. No tag, no chip. Surely his family yearns for him. Found in the Standish-Ericson neighborhood in Minneapolis, near Lake Hiawatha.
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Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨
December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨
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I'm relaunching Dominion of the Fallen in the US with @awfulagent.bsky.social
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!
awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!
awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
December 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I'm relaunching Dominion of the Fallen in the US with @awfulagent.bsky.social
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!
awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!
awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
Yep, happy first wedding anniversary to me and corwin :-)
And finally, dolce! @ceciliatan.com and Corwin realized while we were out that it was their one year wedding anniversary (they've been together since 1991, but only married for a year) thus the candle. 7/
December 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Yep, happy first wedding anniversary to me and corwin :-)
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For my newsletter, I wrote about that college essay scandal that's gone viral and what everyone is seeming to miss:
It's about ATTACKING TRANS PEOPLE!!!
www.burnsnotice.com/that-viral-e...
It's about ATTACKING TRANS PEOPLE!!!
www.burnsnotice.com/that-viral-e...
That Viral Essay Scandal is (SURPRISE!) Actually About Trans People
A shoddy Oklahoma University essay went viral. Cis people think this is about conservatives whining for better grades. Trans people see a planned attack on a trans academic.
(Note for free subscriber...
www.burnsnotice.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
For my newsletter, I wrote about that college essay scandal that's gone viral and what everyone is seeming to miss:
It's about ATTACKING TRANS PEOPLE!!!
www.burnsnotice.com/that-viral-e...
It's about ATTACKING TRANS PEOPLE!!!
www.burnsnotice.com/that-viral-e...
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Snow, rain, or shine - we're out here on the picket lines ☃️ It's DAY NINETEEN of our national ULP strike.
Our striking baristas in Rockford, IL are braving the weather to make sure Starbucks hears our demands loud an clear: stop union busting and settle a fair contract! #nocontractnocoffee
Our striking baristas in Rockford, IL are braving the weather to make sure Starbucks hears our demands loud an clear: stop union busting and settle a fair contract! #nocontractnocoffee
December 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Snow, rain, or shine - we're out here on the picket lines ☃️ It's DAY NINETEEN of our national ULP strike.
Our striking baristas in Rockford, IL are braving the weather to make sure Starbucks hears our demands loud an clear: stop union busting and settle a fair contract! #nocontractnocoffee
Our striking baristas in Rockford, IL are braving the weather to make sure Starbucks hears our demands loud an clear: stop union busting and settle a fair contract! #nocontractnocoffee
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The campaign to fund Monsterotica has 25 hours left! We've hit our funding goal, and we're $1300 from our first stretch goal - which will get many backers an extra art print, and get all our authors a raise doubling their earnings.
I'd love help spreading the word!!
I'd love help spreading the word!!
AND WE'RE OFFICIALLY FUNDED!
But that doesn't mean this deal is over. Come get your books and merch, and help us reach our first stretch goal!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/duc...
But that doesn't mean this deal is over. Come get your books and merch, and help us reach our first stretch goal!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/duc...
December 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The campaign to fund Monsterotica has 25 hours left! We've hit our funding goal, and we're $1300 from our first stretch goal - which will get many backers an extra art print, and get all our authors a raise doubling their earnings.
I'd love help spreading the word!!
I'd love help spreading the word!!
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We now have December issues of @nightmare-magazine.com, @lightspeedmagazine.com, @clarkesworldmagazine.com, Forever, @locusmag.bsky.social,@fantasymagazine.it, @lunastation.bsky.social, Dirty Magick, The Dark, and @smallwondersmag.com! weightlessbooks.com/2025/12/
December 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
We now have December issues of @nightmare-magazine.com, @lightspeedmagazine.com, @clarkesworldmagazine.com, Forever, @locusmag.bsky.social,@fantasymagazine.it, @lunastation.bsky.social, Dirty Magick, The Dark, and @smallwondersmag.com! weightlessbooks.com/2025/12/
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It’s World AIDS Day. Not only has trump removed funding for this, he’s also actively blocking a new drug to combat it. All because he hates Dr. Fauci and what he’s done and fuck all of you for having consensual non-pedo sex. You can tell your AIDS story here: www.savehhs.org/world-aids-day
December 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
It’s World AIDS Day. Not only has trump removed funding for this, he’s also actively blocking a new drug to combat it. All because he hates Dr. Fauci and what he’s done and fuck all of you for having consensual non-pedo sex. You can tell your AIDS story here: www.savehhs.org/world-aids-day
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I got to see a dress rehearsal of this and if you're anywhere near Durham NC, go. A terrific one-woman play. Brittni Shambaugh Addison is, well, brilliant.
And it's interactive! You might be part of it. I got to play her dad for a minute.
Mettlesome Theatre, Durham.
Tix at stonesouptheatreco.com
And it's interactive! You might be part of it. I got to play her dad for a minute.
Mettlesome Theatre, Durham.
Tix at stonesouptheatreco.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I got to see a dress rehearsal of this and if you're anywhere near Durham NC, go. A terrific one-woman play. Brittni Shambaugh Addison is, well, brilliant.
And it's interactive! You might be part of it. I got to play her dad for a minute.
Mettlesome Theatre, Durham.
Tix at stonesouptheatreco.com
And it's interactive! You might be part of it. I got to play her dad for a minute.
Mettlesome Theatre, Durham.
Tix at stonesouptheatreco.com
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Northwestern Folds to Pressure, Betraying Trans Students
www.assignedmedia.or...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.assignedmedia.or...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Northwestern Folds to Pressure, Betraying Trans Students — Assigned
Leading Off: Northwestern University reached an agreement with the
Department of Education on Friday to restore federal funding which would
remove virtually all protections for transgender students and faculty, all
while publicly denying the betrayal.
www.assignedmedia.org
December 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Northwestern Folds to Pressure, Betraying Trans Students
www.assignedmedia.or...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.assignedmedia.or...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA