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Kij Johnson

@kijjohnson.bsky.social

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Some books, some awards, one cat. Licensed to sell weasels and jade earrings. Novel-writing workshops: https://kijjohnson.com/teacher/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/kijjohnson Latest feat: RiverBank RPG! https://riverbankrpg.com

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Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 2h

attic, window, desk
the nighttime view is nil
but I hear the sleepy birds
#haiku #senryu

Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 1d

the pheasant breaking cover
just in front of the car
did I hear its wings?
#haiku #senryu

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Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 3d

How we stand.

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Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 3d

autumn to-do list
the garden-proud neighbors
outside for the day
#haiku #senryu

Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 3d

crow flies off
visible through the
thinning autumn trees
#haiku #senryu

Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 3d

ten hours' drive
and there it is
autumn
#haiku #senryu

Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 4d

Bookstore cat?
"Oh, he lives at home now,
he stopped liking people."
#haiku #senryu

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Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 6d

shield bugs
studding my front door
on the first cool day

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Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 9d

I love this! Thank you, Stan!

Stan! (accepting commissions) @stannex.bsky.social · 9d

Latest completed cartoon homage from my 50 Years in the Dungeon show. This one is based on the cover for RiverBank, the upcoming cozy TTRPG from Kobold Press created by @kijjohnson.bsky.social

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Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 9d

sudden chill
the spider in the garage
curled up tight

Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 12d

This isn't healthy. We're just monkeys with driver's licenses and it's not right that we should have to go through all this. When absolutely everyone is traumatized, the problem isn't us, it's the system we live in. Which we all know. But with this in mind, I'm offline for a few days. Be kind.

Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 13d

three men at a patio bar
point at the golden eagle
flying down Vermont Street
#haiku #senryu

Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 14d

early job
welders at dawn
sky and sparks the same color
#haiku #senryu

Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 14d

NYT had something.

Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 14d

Dictionaries are power.

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 15d

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 15d

streaky leaves on the gingko
hidden sparrows

Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 15d

Hang in there, everyone. Don't forget to love who and how and when you can.

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Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 16d

The deck covered with leaves—
Didn't I sweep it yesterday?
And the day before?

Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 16d

...and what better time to mention that I am writing a NEW GAME! This uses my Haphazardry game system (as RiverBank did), and it's for Kobold Press again. I will post details and progress on my Patreon, for people who want inside news.

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Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 16d

I love her. Hearing Trumpet is a peculiar delight.

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Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 16d

The RiverBank tabletop RPG is available now for preorder from Kobold Press! Go buy five copies each, okay?

Home - Riverbank RPG

Cozy Up in a World of Whimsy In a RiverBank game, you join an intelligent society of anthropomorphic Animals and […]

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Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 17d

every morning
that stubborn spider
six days now

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Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 17d

It's like a sweet aspic.

Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 18d

second summer
unpacking the sundresses
yet again

Kij Johnson @kijjohnson.bsky.social · 18d

After allowing myself to chase the rabbit for half the evening, time to get the fuck off the computer. The rest of tonight will be be spent with the Ladies of Llangollen, for there is no surer antitoxin.