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T. Thorn Coyle they/them

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Professional writer, amateur photographer, committed tea drinker, expert perambulator, witch. Magic is real, justice is worth fighting for. Love always wins. www.thorncoyle.com #booksky #WritingCommunity

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 25d

New Merch Drop!
50% of profit on my Support Your Library T-shirts and Hoodies from September-November goes to the Nerds for Literacy project!

Head to ThornCoyleBooks to check them out: thorncoylebooks.com/products/sup...

#booksky 📚💙

Black t-shirt with Support Your Library around an open book with tentacles rising from behind.

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 34m

“We have to deal with this society and the people that hate us because all of us have to make it. We all have to survive.”

Blessed be the life and legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy. She sheltered and inspired her communities for decades. We will be forever grateful.

#lgbtqia #rip

Digital collage of an older light skinned Black woman, arms crossed over her ample chest. Pink bokeh lights dot the image.

“We have to deal with this society and the people that hate us because all of us have to make it. We all have to survive.”

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 2h

Evolutionary Witchcraft & Stars of Power: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tho...

Evolutionary Witchcraft: 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

A deluxe collector's edition of a potent magical classic, reworked and re-envisioned, plus a brand new companion book, Stars of Power.

www.kickstarter.com

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 19h

Holy Gods & Goddesses, Witches!
We just passed $10k!!!

Thank you!

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 1d

Evolutionary Witchcraft and Stars of Power just launched on Kickstarter!

The campaign runs for 12 days and is the only place to get these magical books: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tho...

#booksky #witchsky 📚💙💫

Deluxe editions of Evolutionary Witchcraft

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 20h

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day. Here’s a section of the poem Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings, by Joy Harjo:

Recognize whose lands these are on which we stand.
Ask the deer, turtle, and the crane…

#poetry #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Recognize whose lands these are on which we stand.
Ask the deer, turtle, and the crane.
Make sure the spirits of these lands are respected and treated with goodwill.
The land is a being who remembers everything.
You will have to answer to your children, and their children, and theirs—
The red shimmer of remembering will compel you up the night to walk the perimeter of truth for understanding...

By listening we will understand who we are in this holy realm of words.

—— Joy Harjo

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 23h

Thank you!!!

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 23h

Thank you!!!

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 1d

Greetings from Ashland Oregon where I’m en route home and celebrating ALL YOU AMAZING KICKSTARTER BACKERS who have already made my campaign a success!

Oat Milk Chai Cheers to You!

A big mug with cute ghosts on it, in a café.

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 1d

I’m so glad!

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 1d

Funded in 45 minutes!
Holy Kamoley!

I’m so excited to see these editions out in the world.

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you! I loved designing these based around @maxinemiller999.bsky.social’s art!

She’s so talented.

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 1d

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 1d

Wishing you a window
Onto a world
Unclaimed by
Fear.

My latest newsletter is about just that…
Thanks for reading: thorncoyle.kit.com/posts/withou...

#photography

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 3d

This planet is a beautiful blessing, still and always.

#photography

Mountains with conifer trees in the mist, gray clouds above.

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 5d

Wishing you a beautiful day.

#photography

Gum tree leaves in green and red, framing sky and clouds.

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks!

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 6d

“You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.”

Prayers up for Dolly Parton!

(Her sister says she’s not doing so well right now)

Collage of Dolly Parton with guitar. Background of a green stone. Quote: You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try.

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 6d

I get *so* many of these letters, it’s ridiculous!

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 6d

In honor of a certain visitor to Portland today, here’s a reprise of my old Curse/Spell for Justice, this time in printable sticker form.

“I curse you with Justice, and with so much compassion, your heart cracks wide open.”

A set of 8 stickers, with a cracked heart in a triangle. “I curse you with Justice, and with so much compassion, your heart cracks wide open.”

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 6d

Keep breathing

#photography

A plant with waxy leaves and red berries.

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 7d

Shred!

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 7d

A Full Moon Message, for whomever wants one:

The temptation is to hide in the shadows.
Shine your best, brightest self.
Be a magical beacon to those in need.
Stay the course.
Do not be dismayed or dissuaded.
Fall in love. Over and over again.
Fall in love.

#fullMoon

Full moon, big and low in the sky, utility wires overhead.

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 7d

a cow with a wig on its head is standing on a white background .

Alt: a cow with a wig on its head is standing on a white background .

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Georgina Kiersten @ingloriousgigi.bsky.social · May 26

Support a Black queer and trans author:

🩷GEORGINA KIERSTEN
Fall Into You: bit.ly/fallintoyouromance
More to Love: bit.ly/moretoloveromance

💜 JASPER HYDE
Splinter: tinyurl.com/259g4kyl
A Vicious Thirst (FREE bi-monthly serial): bit.ly/aviciousthirstpromo

Covers of Splinter by Jasper Hyde, Fall Into You by Georgina Kiersten, A Vicious Thirst by Jasper Hyde, and More to Love by Georgina Kiersten. Black LGBTQ+ Romance - Cozy Romance, Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance

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Lili Saintcrow @lilithsaintcrow.com · 8d

For my librarian fans, RATTLESNAKE WIND is part of an Overdrive promo (especially for libraries!) until October 17.

eBook - Rattlesnake Wind

A teenager must rely on deadly magic taught by an elderly neighbor to protect her family in this coming-of-age story. After the death of their abusive patriarch, sixteen-year-old Desiree “Dez” Sarpe and her family moved to the high plains of Wyomi...

www.overdrive.com

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 8d

Beautiful Portland Oregon has this major request today:
More Cowbell and More Cheddah.

(Not troops)

#photography #StreetArt

Looking up at a hand stenciled wood sign on a utility pole next to a tree: image of a cowbell/cheese grater that says more cowbell more cheddah

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