Mina Li (she/her)
@codenameminali.bsky.social
Taiwanese-American SFF writer. Fierce with a touch of Midwestern niceness. Profile pic by Lisa Sterle. Opinions are mine.
minasli.wordpress.com
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like my occasional reminder that if JD Vance cared about Appalachia, he wouldn’t have written an elegy—a lament for the dead
worst forest/trees problem in generations is that a canto is A SECTION OF A LONG POEM. THAT'S IT. YOU DIDN'T WRITE A CANTO BECAUSE YOU THOUGHT THE WORD LOOKED COOL ON YOUR MEMOIR. CANTOS ARE POEMS. THAT LANGUAGE IS DYNAMIC DOES NOT MAKE YOUR SLAMBOOK A CANTO AMERICAN OR OTHERWISE
November 27, 2025 at 3:42 AM
like my occasional reminder that if JD Vance cared about Appalachia, he wouldn’t have written an elegy—a lament for the dead
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And an important reminder that even when the advance is extremely cute, the way it's doled out is very often still not conducive to, like, surviving.
Extremely accurate thread on how book finances work for trade published authors #BookSky
tl;dr it’s not a lot of money per effort year and buying our books at indies makes a material, positive difference
tl;dr it’s not a lot of money per effort year and buying our books at indies makes a material, positive difference
I'm going to do a little thread on how the money from books works for traditionally published authors because people have questions, and this is always useful info to share IMO. First, a big disclaimer that every contract is different, and there are a million factors that can change things. 1/
November 27, 2025 at 3:24 AM
And an important reminder that even when the advance is extremely cute, the way it's doled out is very often still not conducive to, like, surviving.
BUY JORDAN'S BOOK
i have a book about the Death of Mountains visiting a middling hill in the Appalachians who doesn't want to die. it's a short little book, and on sale from my publisher (@lethepress.bsky.social)!
November 27, 2025 at 4:18 AM
BUY JORDAN'S BOOK
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Republicans will blame Democrats for the shooter. Don't let them.
Democrats:
- allowed Afghans to seek refuge after aiding the U.S. and fleeing the Taliban
Republicans:
- approved shooter's refugee status in April 2025
- allowed shooter to access a gun
- placed NG soldiers in the line of fire
Democrats:
- allowed Afghans to seek refuge after aiding the U.S. and fleeing the Taliban
Republicans:
- approved shooter's refugee status in April 2025
- allowed shooter to access a gun
- placed NG soldiers in the line of fire
November 27, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Republicans will blame Democrats for the shooter. Don't let them.
Democrats:
- allowed Afghans to seek refuge after aiding the U.S. and fleeing the Taliban
Republicans:
- approved shooter's refugee status in April 2025
- allowed shooter to access a gun
- placed NG soldiers in the line of fire
Democrats:
- allowed Afghans to seek refuge after aiding the U.S. and fleeing the Taliban
Republicans:
- approved shooter's refugee status in April 2025
- allowed shooter to access a gun
- placed NG soldiers in the line of fire
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David Irvine: I’m a former Republican lawmaker. We should be your servants, not your masters
David Irvine: I’m a former Republican lawmaker. We should be your servants, not your masters
David Irvine: I’m a former Republican lawmaker. We should be your servants, not your masters
www.sltrib.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 AM
David Irvine: I’m a former Republican lawmaker. We should be your servants, not your masters
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IMO the weird exception some supposed leftists seem to make for condemning-the-theft-of-labor-except-art-lol-steal-that-shit is just a weird intersection with puritan "if you enjoy yourself, it's not a real job" brainworms.
"fun" job = member of the leisure class (ROFL) = fair game. Somehow.
"fun" job = member of the leisure class (ROFL) = fair game. Somehow.
Honestly, people calling creators the "petite bourgeoisie" makes me want to snap.
We're working folk. And we work really hard. For next to nothing.
We're not lounging around eating bonbons. We're trying to figure out how we're going to be able to pay rent next month.
We're working folk. And we work really hard. For next to nothing.
We're not lounging around eating bonbons. We're trying to figure out how we're going to be able to pay rent next month.
November 27, 2025 at 2:56 AM
IMO the weird exception some supposed leftists seem to make for condemning-the-theft-of-labor-except-art-lol-steal-that-shit is just a weird intersection with puritan "if you enjoy yourself, it's not a real job" brainworms.
"fun" job = member of the leisure class (ROFL) = fair game. Somehow.
"fun" job = member of the leisure class (ROFL) = fair game. Somehow.
JFC. The way things are now I would never be able to sustain myself on writing alone. Calling creators "petite bourgeoisie" is glaringly ignorant.
Honestly, people calling creators the "petite bourgeoisie" makes me want to snap.
We're working folk. And we work really hard. For next to nothing.
We're not lounging around eating bonbons. We're trying to figure out how we're going to be able to pay rent next month.
We're working folk. And we work really hard. For next to nothing.
We're not lounging around eating bonbons. We're trying to figure out how we're going to be able to pay rent next month.
November 27, 2025 at 4:16 AM
JFC. The way things are now I would never be able to sustain myself on writing alone. Calling creators "petite bourgeoisie" is glaringly ignorant.
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I hope that this doesn't just become about "Nuzzi is bad" but fosters a wider recognition that our culture of political journalism that didn't just tolerate her, but promoted and celebrated her even after the allegations were known, is rotten to the core and has been for a long time.
this was bad before, but these are the most troubling and serious allegations you can make about a journalist. if they’re true, i genuinely can’t think of a worse scandal in the history of political journalism. devastating to our industry, to public trust as a whole, and to everyone in its orbit
November 27, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I hope that this doesn't just become about "Nuzzi is bad" but fosters a wider recognition that our culture of political journalism that didn't just tolerate her, but promoted and celebrated her even after the allegations were known, is rotten to the core and has been for a long time.
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If writing is so easy why do people argue that they can’t do it without the pablumatic verbiage extruder
And if it’s so difficult then why do people think it’s not labour and writers are not workers
And if it’s so difficult then why do people think it’s not labour and writers are not workers
November 27, 2025 at 4:10 AM
If writing is so easy why do people argue that they can’t do it without the pablumatic verbiage extruder
And if it’s so difficult then why do people think it’s not labour and writers are not workers
And if it’s so difficult then why do people think it’s not labour and writers are not workers
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I could keep going.
Everybody deserves entertainment and education and art and beauty; and there are so many ways to get them.
Everybody deserves entertainment and education and art and beauty; and there are so many ways to get them.
November 27, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I could keep going.
Everybody deserves entertainment and education and art and beauty; and there are so many ways to get them.
Everybody deserves entertainment and education and art and beauty; and there are so many ways to get them.
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Fascinated by how many are mad at me for not liking a movie I say I quite like in the first five words of this post. Don't blame me that there are haters! I just made you aware of them!
I quite like Glass Onion, which I realize is BLASPHEMY to some, but I find its presentation of our glossy dystopia to be closer to the mark than most other movies made of late.
It's also bleakly funny that even in 2022 I thought it was laying it on awful thick about tech bro douches, but if anything Norton's character is way too aware of other people as a concept and is at least attempting to fake an interesting inner life.
November 27, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Fascinated by how many are mad at me for not liking a movie I say I quite like in the first five words of this post. Don't blame me that there are haters! I just made you aware of them!
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Pablo Picasso, The Turkey (Le Dindon), 1936 www.moma.org/collection/w...
November 27, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Pablo Picasso, The Turkey (Le Dindon), 1936 www.moma.org/collection/w...
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If you're looking for an LGBTQ-themed manga series which have people of various sexualities and identities actually appearing, I (a trans nonbinary queer Japanese person FROM Japan) translated Vol 2 & 3 of "Last Gender" for Kodansha/PRH back in 2023.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/1DG/l...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/1DG/l...
Last Gender
Buy books online and find book series such as Last Gender written by Rei Taki from PenguinRandomHouse.com
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:59 AM
If you're looking for an LGBTQ-themed manga series which have people of various sexualities and identities actually appearing, I (a trans nonbinary queer Japanese person FROM Japan) translated Vol 2 & 3 of "Last Gender" for Kodansha/PRH back in 2023.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/1DG/l...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/1DG/l...
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(I mean also a good day to educate yourself about both histories of the holiday, and Lincoln's actual views and actions as regard to slavery and racial equality—but Lincoln can neither vote nor call the cops because he's super dead. We've gotta fix the hearts that are still beating)
November 27, 2025 at 12:24 AM
(I mean also a good day to educate yourself about both histories of the holiday, and Lincoln's actual views and actions as regard to slavery and racial equality—but Lincoln can neither vote nor call the cops because he's super dead. We've gotta fix the hearts that are still beating)
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this was bad before, but these are the most troubling and serious allegations you can make about a journalist. if they’re true, i genuinely can’t think of a worse scandal in the history of political journalism. devastating to our industry, to public trust as a whole, and to everyone in its orbit
November 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
this was bad before, but these are the most troubling and serious allegations you can make about a journalist. if they’re true, i genuinely can’t think of a worse scandal in the history of political journalism. devastating to our industry, to public trust as a whole, and to everyone in its orbit
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I love this so much.
When I went home to Mississippi last week, a Black farmer welcomed folks to pick greens from his land for free. It made me wonder whether other communities across the country were also giving back ahead of the holiday.
The answer: yes, they are.
capitalbnews.org/collard-gree...
The answer: yes, they are.
capitalbnews.org/collard-gree...
Why Fresh Collard Greens Are Becoming a Holiday Lifeline in These Communities
From farmers to churches, residents across the country are working together to provide free food for those in need this holiday season.
capitalbnews.org
November 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I love this so much.
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For those who asked, three things:
1. This is most likely just asking the currently engaged states to, cumulatively, send 500 more troops. Under the current agreements, that could be done.
2. The ruling from Judge Cobb is stayed by her, so it's not in effect currently. So, more troops could come.
1. This is most likely just asking the currently engaged states to, cumulatively, send 500 more troops. Under the current agreements, that could be done.
2. The ruling from Judge Cobb is stayed by her, so it's not in effect currently. So, more troops could come.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration orders 500 more National Guard members to Washington after shooting, Hegseth says.
November 27, 2025 at 2:12 AM
For those who asked, three things:
1. This is most likely just asking the currently engaged states to, cumulatively, send 500 more troops. Under the current agreements, that could be done.
2. The ruling from Judge Cobb is stayed by her, so it's not in effect currently. So, more troops could come.
1. This is most likely just asking the currently engaged states to, cumulatively, send 500 more troops. Under the current agreements, that could be done.
2. The ruling from Judge Cobb is stayed by her, so it's not in effect currently. So, more troops could come.
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Remember your favorite creator possibly might be struggling with imposter syndrome and doubt and this timeline sucks.. so if you find yourself thinking “wow I really relate to this persons work” or that persons work gives you joy, you should probably tell them. It’s a hard time to be a creative.
November 26, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Remember your favorite creator possibly might be struggling with imposter syndrome and doubt and this timeline sucks.. so if you find yourself thinking “wow I really relate to this persons work” or that persons work gives you joy, you should probably tell them. It’s a hard time to be a creative.
A little extra from the PNW adventures last week: SIL was kind enough to snap some photos of me wearing the Lorelei pullover. Natural cloudy light = the best for showing off the color. (Also, if it looks good on me, it'll probably look good on you too.)
November 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
A little extra from the PNW adventures last week: SIL was kind enough to snap some photos of me wearing the Lorelei pullover. Natural cloudy light = the best for showing off the color. (Also, if it looks good on me, it'll probably look good on you too.)
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I need everybody to read this and understand what’s going on. These are spouses of US citizens in the country legally. They have entry clearance and green cards, they’ve passed background checks and have no criminal records. ICE is taking them anyway.
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I need everybody to read this and understand what’s going on. These are spouses of US citizens in the country legally. They have entry clearance and green cards, they’ve passed background checks and have no criminal records. ICE is taking them anyway.
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
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the requirement is, of course, “be white” amp.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
Trump says Haiti no longer meets requirements for TPS. Haitians have to leave
The Department of Homeland Security said TPS for Haiti ends Feb. 3, 2026, affecting over half a million people who may face return to gang-controlled Port-au-Prince.
amp.miamiherald.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
the requirement is, of course, “be white” amp.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
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LIBRARIES MAKE BOOKS ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE, she shouts, apparently inaudibly
WHY DO THESE "YOU'RE A CLASS TRAITOR" PEOPLE KEEP PRETENDING LIBRARIES DON'T EXIST?
ARE THEY CLASS TRAITORS WHO DON'T BELIEVE IN LIBRARIES?
WHY DO THESE "YOU'RE A CLASS TRAITOR" PEOPLE KEEP PRETENDING LIBRARIES DON'T EXIST?
ARE THEY CLASS TRAITORS WHO DON'T BELIEVE IN LIBRARIES?
Just saw someone claim that authors who want to be paid for their work are "class traitors" because we "only let the wealthy" read our books, and I think I need to go into the woods to scream into the night for a bit.
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
November 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
LIBRARIES MAKE BOOKS ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE, she shouts, apparently inaudibly
WHY DO THESE "YOU'RE A CLASS TRAITOR" PEOPLE KEEP PRETENDING LIBRARIES DON'T EXIST?
ARE THEY CLASS TRAITORS WHO DON'T BELIEVE IN LIBRARIES?
WHY DO THESE "YOU'RE A CLASS TRAITOR" PEOPLE KEEP PRETENDING LIBRARIES DON'T EXIST?
ARE THEY CLASS TRAITORS WHO DON'T BELIEVE IN LIBRARIES?
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After publishing this article, I've heard from many that CR seems to be using AI to produce dub CCs. Now, thanks to a slip-up CR had with episode 6 dub of The Banished Court Magician, we can say that with 100% certainty: Crunchyroll is using the AI service Ollang.com for its dub closed captions!
November 26, 2025 at 8:27 AM
After publishing this article, I've heard from many that CR seems to be using AI to produce dub CCs. Now, thanks to a slip-up CR had with episode 6 dub of The Banished Court Magician, we can say that with 100% certainty: Crunchyroll is using the AI service Ollang.com for its dub closed captions!
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Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
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I've made about $17k all year, INCLUDING my adjunct teaching job.
There is this idea that anyone working in the arts has wealthy family help, and sure some do, but a lot of us are simply poor. If you enjoy someone's work please pay them for it. It is not greedy to want to be paid for your labor.
There is this idea that anyone working in the arts has wealthy family help, and sure some do, but a lot of us are simply poor. If you enjoy someone's work please pay them for it. It is not greedy to want to be paid for your labor.
Just saw someone claim that authors who want to be paid for their work are "class traitors" because we "only let the wealthy" read our books, and I think I need to go into the woods to scream into the night for a bit.
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
It's $5, not your first-born child! I need that $5 for health insurance!
November 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I've made about $17k all year, INCLUDING my adjunct teaching job.
There is this idea that anyone working in the arts has wealthy family help, and sure some do, but a lot of us are simply poor. If you enjoy someone's work please pay them for it. It is not greedy to want to be paid for your labor.
There is this idea that anyone working in the arts has wealthy family help, and sure some do, but a lot of us are simply poor. If you enjoy someone's work please pay them for it. It is not greedy to want to be paid for your labor.