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She/Her, YA Fantasy author with too much to do, and too many cats that want to help. My newest book, TEMPESTS AND SLAUGHTER, is out now: http://bit.ly/2BGEtDk

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The Official Tamora Pierce @tamorapierce.bsky.social · 13d

I am in AWE! Please give this wonderful artist a follow. She drew Sandry straight from my heart.

🐯 Jack! 🐯 @jaspinplanet.bsky.social · 17d

Sandry's Book- A light in the dark 🧵🎇

#kidlitart #middlegradeillustration

a blonde girl, Sandrilene Fa Toren, site in a dark storeroom, surrounded by wooden crates and sacks. The only light is coming from three threads that glow as she braids them. She has a slightly haggard appearance and a dejected expression on her face.

In the Palace of Black Swans, Zakdin, capital of Hatar: Blue eyes wide, Lady Sandrilene fa Toren watched her near-empty oil lamp. Her small mouth quivered as the flame at the end of the wick danced and shrank, throwing grim shadows on the barrels of food and water that shared her prison. When that flame was gone, she would be without light in this windowless storeroom.

"I'll go crazy," she said flatly. "When they come to rescue me, I'll be raving mad." She refused to admit that, with this room locked from the outside and hidden by magic, a rescue was hopeless.

"I'll draw the mob away from here, far away," Pirisi had whispered through the keyhole, speaking in her native Tradertalk. "You'll be safe until the smallpox has run its course. Then I'll return for you." But her nurse had never returned.
"If only I could catch it in something!" she cried. "Like Trader-wizards catch the winds in their nets"

"A net is string," she interrupted herself. "And string is thread."

She had thread in the workbasket she had grabbed when Pirisi dragged her from her room. The basket's contents had kept her from giving up completely before this, as she embroidered until her eyes refused to focus.

"Uvumi," Sandry whispered in Tradertalk. She straightened the threads, one on each side, one in her lap. Closing her eyes, she found that she was much calmer when she couldn't see her work or the lamp. She didn't really need to see, to do something as easy as a braid. In her mind, her threads gleamed brightly. They called specks of light from all around her and tangled them in their strands.

The flickering lamp went out; she opened her eyes. The wick was dead and black. Through and around her braid, light shone steadily, filling the room with a soft, pearly glow.

"Did I know I could do that?" she whispered.

The braid-light wavered.

"All right," she said, gathering the threads once more. "But I have to sleep, you know." She wiped her eyes on her sleeve.

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Senthorun S. Raj @senthorun.bsky.social · 2d

“She affirmed that our lives hold meaning and that we stand on the shoulders of giants like her, whose courageous love and relentless fight assured our right to live with dignity.”

RIP, Miss Major.

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, activist since Stonewall, has died

The LGBTQ+ community — and particularly the transgender community — has lost an iconic activist.

www.advocate.com

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 2d

I wish everyone could watch a Northern Harrier hunt over a marsh or open field. They fly low, weaving back and forth and sometimes hovering in one spot. Amazing! #birds

Dark brown raptor with face like an owl is coursing over a grassy field next to a lake. Wings are up over the body and its face is turned to look at the camera as it flies.

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Bruce Coville @brucecoville.bsky.social · 1d

#Portland #Kermit #Colbert A minute and a half of joy as Kermit the Frog weighs in on the situation in Portland . . .

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw5z...

A Message From The Frog Resistance

YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

www.youtube.com

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curious ordinary @curiousordinary.bsky.social · 2d

Sasuke Inari Shrine, Kamakura.
#ToriiTuesday #Shinto #Japan

A path with a row of red torii (gates) leading up a hill with trees either side. Small white porcelain kitsune (fox) statues at the base.

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Aimee Cozza Illustration @aimeecozza.com · 1d

Hey #PortfolioDay! Nice to see you again. My name is Aimee, and I'm a dark-beautiful #DarkArt freelance #illustrator. My current wishlist for projects is: 📚 Book covers and 🃏Trading/Playing card games, but I'm open to anything!
💼: AimeeCozza.com
✉️: [email protected]

An illustration of a person from the chin down. They have both their arms around black wolves, which are asleep and cuddled against the person. Two more wolves are asleep and piled on top. The person and the animals are all smeared and smattered with blood, indicating they had a great meal together.

A man curled over onto his elbows, his head in his hands, amidst green leaves. A glowing, luminous dagger dangles above his neck and spine. His hands are cupped and outstretched towards the sky. Luminous liquid slips through his fingers.

A small child holding a bunny rabbit stuffed animal standing in front of a line of darkened forest. Inside the forest are lots of glowing sets of eyes

An oil painting of a foggy, monochrome forest with a singular man with glowing eyes standing in front of it. Before him are multiple shadows of wolves, their eyes glowing in the darkness as well.

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 1d

Glamorous garden visitor, the Black-Billed Magpie. This is one of a local family that nested nearby #birds

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Emily Hare @emilyhare.co.uk · 2d

The Hellgrott is one of the many creatures in Strangehollow that you might be tempted to pet, but it is advisable not to. Find out more in my book Savage Strangehollow on Kickstarter. Campaign ends on Thurs! buff.ly/raZbj7q
#artbook #fantasyart #folklore #creature #fantasy

a little three eyed fluffy black creature sits among some antiques at the base of an old tree. A sword, a battered old helmet, the remains of someone's boot with a bone sticking out of it, some gold coins and a satchel of...

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TheAfterwords @theafterwords.bsky.social · 2d

#DEAL ALERT! Calling all one-clickers because FIRST TEST @tamorapierce.bsky.social is on #sale on #Kindle for the week! Deal expires Sunday, the 19th, at 11:59pm PDT.
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#FirstTest #ProtectoroftheSmallQuartet #ad

First Test: Book 1 of the Protector of the Small Quartet

Kel will not allow this first test to be her last. Her adventure begins in the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE.

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monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 2d

Two male bearded reedlings giving me the stink-eye. 🪶

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Steve McKerrall @photosteve.bsky.social · 2d

An immature Black-headed Grosbeak foraging around in fallen leaves
#birds

A young black-headed grosbeak standing in a messy scene of fallen leaves, bark, and sticks. It is a medium sized bird with an orange body, black wings with white spots, and a black face with white stripes.

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 3d

My latest is the story of how my community has rallied to protect and defend our neighbors in recent days, as ICE has targeted the Rogers Park neighborhood in Chicago. "This is not a story about a moment of victory, but a moment of being reminded of our power."

They Came for Our Neighbors. We Showed Up.

Before long, there were dozens, and then hundreds of people in the streets, watching and responding.

organizingmythoughts.org

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Daily Novel Writing Festivals @novelfestivals.bsky.social · 2d

Deadline Today: LGBTQ+ Novel Festival

lgbttorontofilmfestival.com/lgbtq-novel-...

Submit your LGBTQ+ Book by the deadline.

An LGBTQ+ novel is a work of fiction that explores LGBTQ+ experiences, issues, relationships, history, or pride, either explicitly or implicitly. LGBTQ+,

LGBTQ+ Novel Festival. (3 options to submit). Deadline October 13th

Submit your LGBTQ+ Book by the deadline. An LGBTQ+ novel is a work of fiction that explores LGBTQ+ experiences, issues, relationships, history, or pride, either explicitly or implicitly. LGBT…

lgbttorontofilmfestival.com

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 5d

Delicate but deadly 🗡🩸✨ The Sacred Blood Capsule Collection by @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social has arrived. Shop now: https://bit.ly/48qbZku

Three models wearing the Sacred Blood Sweater are standing side by side in the forest. The central model carries a spear and the models to the side of him have their hands upon their shoulders. The sweater is shown paired with the Sacred Blood bandana, worn around the hair of the model to the right.

A model wearing the full Sacred Blood Capsule Collection.

The Sacred Blood Pin is pictured laying on vibrant green moss that brilliantly contrasts the red on its beads.

A model is leaning on their spear in the forest, eyes closed, and wiping their brow with the Sacred Blood Bandana.

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Reverend Jesus "Ł" Christ @reverendjesus.com · 5d

Blessed are the frogs, for they keep making authoritarians look incredibly stupid

Three persons in inflatable frog costumes. One of them is holding a nicely painted sign with two little cartoon frogs holding hands, below the text "FROGS TOGETHER STRONG"

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Jaime Hylton, orophile and librocubicularist @jaimehylton.bsky.social · 6d

#Wordlove52

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🜲 James @jamesskeets.blacksky.app · 5d

Megan Thee Stallion, bisexual Grammy-winning rapper was announced as this year's recipient of the Trevor Project's Mental Health Champion Award. The award "recognizes influential public figures who use their platform to advocate for mental health awareness and issues impacting LGBTQ+ young people."

Megan Thee Stallion 'honored' to be Trevor Project's Mental Health Champion

The Grammy-winning rapper will receive an award from the nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ youth. Past honorees include Dua Lipa, Dylan Mulvaney, and Janelle Monaé.

www.out.com

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Emily Hare @emilyhare.co.uk · 5d

There are a LOT of dragons in Strangehollow. They are found in all parts of the land, the coldest and the warmest, and in the great depths of the caves found under the mountains up north. #drawing #dragon #creature #art #sketch #dragonart

round/flat nosed dragon drawing with some nobbly horns

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lisettebrodey @lisettebrodey.bsky.social · 5d

#Friday #squirrel is coming to see you -- bring the best wishes possible for a good day. 🌞

#sqrlpix #squirrels 🐿 🐿

A squirrel on a wooden bench who is walking forward -- right at you!

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Jeff Tiedrich @jefftiedrich.bsky.social · 5d

live your life in such a way that the entire world doesn't laugh its ass off when you don't get the Nobel Peace Prize

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Dual Wield Studio @dualwieldstudio.bsky.social · 8d

There’s loads of behind the scenes work that goes into developing any product from scratch, and the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection sweater by @kevinjaystanton.bsky.social - available on 10/10 at 10AM PT - is no exception. Follow along to see how it was brought to life! ⬇️

A model wearing the Sacred Blood Capsule Collection sweater, holding a spear in the woods.

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 8d

PRAY FOR DOLLY PARTON ❤️‍🩹

Freida Parton, sister of Dolly Parton, asks for prayers for Dolly’s health. She says with prayers she know Dolly is going to be just fine.

We all love you, Dolly! Praying 💛

people.com/dolly-parton-sister-was-up-all-night-praying-for-singer-amid-health-struggles-11826073

A happy Dolly Parton reads books aloud to happy kids

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Thor Benson @thorbenson.bsky.social · 8d

The horror

Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 8d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Owls in Towels @owlsintowels.org · 8d

8th of Owltober!

A "full-of-sass" Great Horned Owl rescued from barbed-wire fencing by Raptor Education Group Inc. is now "in her flight recovery period with the help of many wonderful people."
Want to donate? raptoreducationgroup.org/support Source fb.com/121917573357... #owlsintowels #owltober💛🦉

A Great Horned Owl is wrapped in a sky blue towel in a grassy outdoor setting. Her danger mittens overhang the edge of the towel, with feathers concealing her sharp talons. The towel, and owl within, is held by a rescuer wearing a dark mossy green shirt. In the daylight the owl's pupils are narrow within their golden yellow irises, and combined with an angular brow gives her a look of intense enmity at the situation. Total mood.

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Emily Hare @emilyhare.co.uk · 7d

Englebert. (From my book, Cauldron, which you can find here: buff.ly/TY9g8aW

#gif #enchantedtoad #watercolour #painting #creatureart

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Ashley Lynch ✂️🎞️ @ashleylynch.bsky.social · 8d

Any trans person who begins their transition today is exhibiting more courage than most people will in their entire lives.

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