Maria Lima aka chickwriter
@thelima.myatproto.social
Retired, Queer, Ace, NB, disabled, neurodivergent, Cuban born Latinx writer. Still obsessed with The Untamed & related works. Massively into mixed media #art. Resides in the US, however grumpily. She/her
Yes, I have finally watched Ne Zha. What a good movie!
December 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Yes, I have finally watched Ne Zha. What a good movie!
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A brief return of the Murderbot Humble Bundle! The charity is still World Central Kitchen.
Unlock and upgrade in the Return to Metroidvania rebundle, read up on exciting Sci-Fi with Matha Wells’ Murderbot & more, and add character to your game environments with the Best of Synty 4 Game Dev Assets rebundles! https://bit.ly/4oxXmjd
December 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A brief return of the Murderbot Humble Bundle! The charity is still World Central Kitchen.
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Yes, the world may feel like a dumpster fire some days, but you can keep this cute mini version close to hand and click it to relieve your stress. It will just sound like you're busily at work, typing away!
thebrokencircle.etsy...
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December 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Yes, the world may feel like a dumpster fire some days, but you can keep this cute mini version close to hand and click it to relieve your stress. It will just sound like you're busily at work, typing away!
thebrokencircle.etsy...
thebrokencircle.etsy...
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THE 16THE ANNUAL JAMES GARFIELD MIRACLE IS NOW LIVE! If you need help getting your kiddo a stuffed animal this holiday im giving out 150 of them so come check it out thebloggess.com/2025/12/08/t...
THE 16TH ANNUAL JAMES GARFIELD CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!
Hello and welcome to the SIXTEENTH ANNUAL James Garfield Miracle! (HOW??) “What is the James Garfield Miracle?” you may be asking. You must be new here. HELLO AND WELCOME. 16 years ago I walke…
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December 8, 2025 at 11:48 PM
THE 16THE ANNUAL JAMES GARFIELD MIRACLE IS NOW LIVE! If you need help getting your kiddo a stuffed animal this holiday im giving out 150 of them so come check it out thebloggess.com/2025/12/08/t...
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Six years ago "The Doors of Penlyon Place" was my annual queer retelling of a holiday story and this was absolutely the first time I chose a story that most people reacted with "Sorry, what is this based on?"
"The Christmas Hirelings" is definitely *not* as popular as, say, "A Christmas Carol."
"The Christmas Hirelings" is definitely *not* as popular as, say, "A Christmas Carol."
The Doors of Penlyon
Every year for the past few years, I’ve re-written a holiday story through a queer lens, retelling it as a way to retroactively tell stories to my younger self that include people like me. The firs…
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December 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Six years ago "The Doors of Penlyon Place" was my annual queer retelling of a holiday story and this was absolutely the first time I chose a story that most people reacted with "Sorry, what is this based on?"
"The Christmas Hirelings" is definitely *not* as popular as, say, "A Christmas Carol."
"The Christmas Hirelings" is definitely *not* as popular as, say, "A Christmas Carol."
Today in #art: watercolor & collage.
1: a small 4"x3" (100cmx76cm) watercolor with hand-drawn + stamped branches & berries on a wintry day.
2: collage tag in vintage style; a photo frame of 3 women (actual vintage photos) with some added vintage-style ephemera.
1: a small 4"x3" (100cmx76cm) watercolor with hand-drawn + stamped branches & berries on a wintry day.
2: collage tag in vintage style; a photo frame of 3 women (actual vintage photos) with some added vintage-style ephemera.
December 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Today in #art: watercolor & collage.
1: a small 4"x3" (100cmx76cm) watercolor with hand-drawn + stamped branches & berries on a wintry day.
2: collage tag in vintage style; a photo frame of 3 women (actual vintage photos) with some added vintage-style ephemera.
1: a small 4"x3" (100cmx76cm) watercolor with hand-drawn + stamped branches & berries on a wintry day.
2: collage tag in vintage style; a photo frame of 3 women (actual vintage photos) with some added vintage-style ephemera.
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HEY! HEY #BOOKSKY!
Today is NEW BOOK DAY! :D
My next Virtue Shifters #paranormalromance, OWL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, is now available!
WHOO-OO says you can't go home? Romcom star Kayla finds herself in a meet-cute when she returns to Virtue to film her next movie! 🥰
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWCXL6Y...
Today is NEW BOOK DAY! :D
My next Virtue Shifters #paranormalromance, OWL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, is now available!
WHOO-OO says you can't go home? Romcom star Kayla finds herself in a meet-cute when she returns to Virtue to film her next movie! 🥰
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWCXL6Y...
December 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
HEY! HEY #BOOKSKY!
Today is NEW BOOK DAY! :D
My next Virtue Shifters #paranormalromance, OWL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, is now available!
WHOO-OO says you can't go home? Romcom star Kayla finds herself in a meet-cute when she returns to Virtue to film her next movie! 🥰
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWCXL6Y...
Today is NEW BOOK DAY! :D
My next Virtue Shifters #paranormalromance, OWL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, is now available!
WHOO-OO says you can't go home? Romcom star Kayla finds herself in a meet-cute when she returns to Virtue to film her next movie! 🥰
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWCXL6Y...
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Walk past the kettles!
December 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Walk past the kettles!
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Eight years go—and my third annual retelling of a holiday tale through a queer lens—was "Reflection."
The Snow Queen, but retold with Kai not being kidnapped, but rather realizing he’d be better off with the Queen, who—like him—doesn’t love the way he’s "supposed" to.
The Snow Queen, but retold with Kai not being kidnapped, but rather realizing he’d be better off with the Queen, who—like him—doesn’t love the way he’s "supposed" to.
Reflection
I only know my own part, but that’s all any of us can say. But before I begin, I need you to understand one thing above all: I was rescued twice, not once, but I was never kidnapped. But I should s…
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December 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Eight years go—and my third annual retelling of a holiday tale through a queer lens—was "Reflection."
The Snow Queen, but retold with Kai not being kidnapped, but rather realizing he’d be better off with the Queen, who—like him—doesn’t love the way he’s "supposed" to.
The Snow Queen, but retold with Kai not being kidnapped, but rather realizing he’d be better off with the Queen, who—like him—doesn’t love the way he’s "supposed" to.
TFW you have to place a 2nd grocery order at a different store bc your main store does not have a key ingredient for the lentil stew you're going to make tomorrow.
Sigh.
Sigh.
December 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
TFW you have to place a 2nd grocery order at a different store bc your main store does not have a key ingredient for the lentil stew you're going to make tomorrow.
Sigh.
Sigh.
Am highly amused that my top channel watched this year on YT was @tastinghistory.bsky.social. He's a great accompaniment when I am making art.
December 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Am highly amused that my top channel watched this year on YT was @tastinghistory.bsky.social. He's a great accompaniment when I am making art.
After 2 years, Frankie has finally discovered the storage bench next to my art desk.
December 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
After 2 years, Frankie has finally discovered the storage bench next to my art desk.
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Nine years ago on December 14th I posted "Frost." Facebook had reminded me about how I’d written "Dolph" the year before, and I thought it might be fun do do it again.
That officially turned it into a tradition, one I’ve keep up since.
Next was Frosty the Snowman, queered up a notch or two.
That officially turned it into a tradition, one I’ve keep up since.
Next was Frosty the Snowman, queered up a notch or two.
Frost
It wasn’t a magic hat, and it certainly wasn’t about laughing and playing—though there is dancing—but if you’ll let me, I promise there’s a story worth telling. It’s not just about the snowman, eit…
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December 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Nine years ago on December 14th I posted "Frost." Facebook had reminded me about how I’d written "Dolph" the year before, and I thought it might be fun do do it again.
That officially turned it into a tradition, one I’ve keep up since.
Next was Frosty the Snowman, queered up a notch or two.
That officially turned it into a tradition, one I’ve keep up since.
Next was Frosty the Snowman, queered up a notch or two.
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If you're already visiting your local bookstore for holiday shopping, consider tossing in a preorder 🧐
Your bookseller and I will thank you!
Your bookseller and I will thank you!
🌈COVER REVEAL🌈
From the acclaimed author of Chef's Kiss and A Gentleman's Gentleman comes a riotous Regency romp, featuring a charming and unforgettable genderfluid lead.
A LADY FOR ALL SEASONS is out March 10.
Preorder & full synopsis: tjalexander.com#books6
From the acclaimed author of Chef's Kiss and A Gentleman's Gentleman comes a riotous Regency romp, featuring a charming and unforgettable genderfluid lead.
A LADY FOR ALL SEASONS is out March 10.
Preorder & full synopsis: tjalexander.com#books6
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
If you're already visiting your local bookstore for holiday shopping, consider tossing in a preorder 🧐
Your bookseller and I will thank you!
Your bookseller and I will thank you!
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Today is my 21st Full Time Writer anniversary! I'm gonna link to each of my series on Amazon throughout the day today. 🥰
#1: The Walker Papers. Re-releasing these with 8 of 12 available now & the 9th is coming in early January! #booksky #urbanfantasy
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHBQ37P...
#1: The Walker Papers. Re-releasing these with 8 of 12 available now & the 9th is coming in early January! #booksky #urbanfantasy
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHBQ37P...
December 5, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Today is my 21st Full Time Writer anniversary! I'm gonna link to each of my series on Amazon throughout the day today. 🥰
#1: The Walker Papers. Re-releasing these with 8 of 12 available now & the 9th is coming in early January! #booksky #urbanfantasy
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHBQ37P...
#1: The Walker Papers. Re-releasing these with 8 of 12 available now & the 9th is coming in early January! #booksky #urbanfantasy
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHBQ37P...
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Ten years ago on December 14th I posted "Dolph," after a conversation among some queer friends and fellow authors about "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and it started a tradition of re-telling holiday stories through a queer lens that’s been going for a decade now.
Dolph
He was named Rudolph when he was born, but like so many born different, he eventually shed the one he was given. And if it hadn’t been for a foggy night and a hard decision, the rest of us fr…
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December 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Ten years ago on December 14th I posted "Dolph," after a conversation among some queer friends and fellow authors about "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and it started a tradition of re-telling holiday stories through a queer lens that’s been going for a decade now.
@glitterati3a.myatproto.social, this totally reminds me of you & your Yeebs pics.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
@glitterati3a.myatproto.social, this totally reminds me of you & your Yeebs pics.
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US people: there is a Goodreads giveaway for 50 print ARCs of HOW TO FAKE IT IN SOCIETY (which releases next April so don't miss). Get your "nervous nouveau riche x flagrant con artist" Regency romance here!
(US only, not in my control, sorry.)
(US only, not in my control, sorry.)
Book giveaway for How to Fake It in Society by K.J. Charles Dec 01-Dec 31, 2025
Enter to win one of 50 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Dec 01-Dec 31, 2025. Enter for a chance to win an ARC of HOW TO FAKE IT IN SOCIETY!“A...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
US people: there is a Goodreads giveaway for 50 print ARCs of HOW TO FAKE IT IN SOCIETY (which releases next April so don't miss). Get your "nervous nouveau riche x flagrant con artist" Regency romance here!
(US only, not in my control, sorry.)
(US only, not in my control, sorry.)
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If you're an artist/crafter/musician/other creator with things that would make great gifts this holiday season, today's the Whatever gift guide day for you to share your work with thousands! Follow the link to tell people how to get what you've got!
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The 2025 Whatever Holiday Gift Guide, Day Three: Arts, Crafts, Music and More
The Whatever Holiday Gift Guide 2025 continues, and today we move away from books and focus on other gifts and crafts — which you can take to mean just about any other sort of thing a creative pers…
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December 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
If you're an artist/crafter/musician/other creator with things that would make great gifts this holiday season, today's the Whatever gift guide day for you to share your work with thousands! Follow the link to tell people how to get what you've got!
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I decided to treat myself to a new Kobo cover. The old one (red) was falling apart.
December 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I decided to treat myself to a new Kobo cover. The old one (red) was falling apart.
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Hey QLL! 💜❄️
Do you wish you had more queer books on your virtual shelf this holiday season? Because SAME.
Do you wish you had more queer books on your virtual shelf this holiday season? Because SAME.
December 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Hey QLL! 💜❄️
Do you wish you had more queer books on your virtual shelf this holiday season? Because SAME.
Do you wish you had more queer books on your virtual shelf this holiday season? Because SAME.
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Indie and non-traditional authors! Today is the day to tell thousands of readers looking for holiday gifts about your books! Follow the link for all the details and leave a post (there, not here)!
Musicians/crafters/artists, etc: Your day is tomorrow!
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Musicians/crafters/artists, etc: Your day is tomorrow!
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The 2025 Whatever Holiday Gift Guide, Day Two: Non-Traditional Books
Today is Day Two of the Whatever Holiday Gift Guide 2025, and today the focus is on Non-Traditionally Published Books: Self-published works, electronically-exclusive books, books from micro presses…
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December 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Indie and non-traditional authors! Today is the day to tell thousands of readers looking for holiday gifts about your books! Follow the link for all the details and leave a post (there, not here)!
Musicians/crafters/artists, etc: Your day is tomorrow!
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/12/02/t...
Musicians/crafters/artists, etc: Your day is tomorrow!
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/12/02/t...
I *wanted* colder weather...just maybe not dropping nearly 30 degrees in 2 days.
Actual reading from the side of the house at around 6:30 AM - 38F/3.3c.
Sheesh.
Actual reading from the side of the house at around 6:30 AM - 38F/3.3c.
Sheesh.
December 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I *wanted* colder weather...just maybe not dropping nearly 30 degrees in 2 days.
Actual reading from the side of the house at around 6:30 AM - 38F/3.3c.
Sheesh.
Actual reading from the side of the house at around 6:30 AM - 38F/3.3c.
Sheesh.
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Today is World AIDS Day
we gathered a collection of books whose words say more than we ever could: libbyapp.com/library/quee...
we gathered a collection of books whose words say more than we ever could: libbyapp.com/library/quee...
Libby
All over the world, local libraries offer millions of ebooks and audiobooks. You can borrow them — for free, instantly — with a library card and Libby: the award-winning, much-loved app for libraries.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Today is World AIDS Day
we gathered a collection of books whose words say more than we ever could: libbyapp.com/library/quee...
we gathered a collection of books whose words say more than we ever could: libbyapp.com/library/quee...
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JANUARY AND JULY, my next thriller, is now available for preorder! Give yourself or a loved one an extra-late (or early 2026) holiday gift. It'll be out July 2026 but you can be the first on your block with a preorder confirmation!
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January and July
"Jeff Abbott is one of the finest thriller writers working today." -Harlan CobenThe latest standalone thriller from New York Times bestseller Jeff AbbottA disgraced intel officer anxious to redeem her...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
JANUARY AND JULY, my next thriller, is now available for preorder! Give yourself or a loved one an extra-late (or early 2026) holiday gift. It'll be out July 2026 but you can be the first on your block with a preorder confirmation!
www.blackstonepublishing.com/products/boo...
www.blackstonepublishing.com/products/boo...