Aydan Sattler
@aydan-sattler.bsky.social
Hello from your neighborhood Book Wyrm!
This account will feature my reading and writing adventures.
Next Book: “If I Die Before I Wake” in 2026
Cosplay/Casual Account: @mistborn-silver
Author Website: http://aydansattler.com
This account will feature my reading and writing adventures.
Next Book: “If I Die Before I Wake” in 2026
Cosplay/Casual Account: @mistborn-silver
Author Website: http://aydansattler.com
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A note from our CEO Andy Hunter expressing our gratitude for our extended book family and stressing the importance of supporting independent bookstores this holiday season and beyond 💜
November 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
A note from our CEO Andy Hunter expressing our gratitude for our extended book family and stressing the importance of supporting independent bookstores this holiday season and beyond 💜
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Fun fact: I’m a dog groomer. One of my coworkers did a big shave down on a dog. We’re all a bit punchy right now from holiday traffic (it starts early for us), so this happened.
#doggroomer
#doggroomer
November 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Fun fact: I’m a dog groomer. One of my coworkers did a big shave down on a dog. We’re all a bit punchy right now from holiday traffic (it starts early for us), so this happened.
#doggroomer
#doggroomer
Sorry for the radio silence. I’m a dog groomer by day and pre-holiday traffic hit HARD!
I’ll be back to it next week with a blog and newsletter.
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Link in comments.
#authorsky
I’ll be back to it next week with a blog and newsletter.
Sign up to get info on new book projects, fun anecdotes, and updates from Princess Yona and Bearded Dragon.
Link in comments.
#authorsky
November 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Sorry for the radio silence. I’m a dog groomer by day and pre-holiday traffic hit HARD!
I’ll be back to it next week with a blog and newsletter.
Sign up to get info on new book projects, fun anecdotes, and updates from Princess Yona and Bearded Dragon.
Link in comments.
#authorsky
I’ll be back to it next week with a blog and newsletter.
Sign up to get info on new book projects, fun anecdotes, and updates from Princess Yona and Bearded Dragon.
Link in comments.
#authorsky
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
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It’s time for The Great Tote Vote! Head to the link and let us know which tote design you prefer: bookshopdotorg.typeform.com/to/J5qqWpDp
tote vote
we tote-ally want to hear from you.
bookshopdotorg.typeform.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
It’s time for The Great Tote Vote! Head to the link and let us know which tote design you prefer: bookshopdotorg.typeform.com/to/J5qqWpDp
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I would have you remember that there are trans people alive who need your action now, not your reflective words later.
Remembering us is not enough.
Remembering us is not enough.
November 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I would have you remember that there are trans people alive who need your action now, not your reflective words later.
Remembering us is not enough.
Remembering us is not enough.
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If you still wear a mask at all, even just when sick or at the hospital or on public transit, THANK YOU!
If you still try to isolate or protect others when you are sick, THANK YOU.
If you still test for COVID when you have any symptoms, THANK YOU.
If you still try to isolate or protect others when you are sick, THANK YOU.
If you still test for COVID when you have any symptoms, THANK YOU.
November 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
If you still wear a mask at all, even just when sick or at the hospital or on public transit, THANK YOU!
If you still try to isolate or protect others when you are sick, THANK YOU.
If you still test for COVID when you have any symptoms, THANK YOU.
If you still try to isolate or protect others when you are sick, THANK YOU.
If you still test for COVID when you have any symptoms, THANK YOU.
I needed a dragon decal for my new bookmark business cards. @sorensystemart.bsky.social did such a fabulous job!!!! I’m thrilled!!!!!
#dragonart #artsky #bookwyrm
#dragonart #artsky #bookwyrm
November 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I needed a dragon decal for my new bookmark business cards. @sorensystemart.bsky.social did such a fabulous job!!!! I’m thrilled!!!!!
#dragonart #artsky #bookwyrm
#dragonart #artsky #bookwyrm
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don't forget 🤖🚫
July 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
don't forget 🤖🚫
Excuse the rant:
I’m a dog groomer by day and a writer by night. This morning, ten minutes into my shift, a dog decided to swing around and bite my lip while I was carrying him. (Don’t worry: I didn’t drop him).
Four stitches on the lip later, and I go to the pharmacy to pick up my pain meds and
I’m a dog groomer by day and a writer by night. This morning, ten minutes into my shift, a dog decided to swing around and bite my lip while I was carrying him. (Don’t worry: I didn’t drop him).
Four stitches on the lip later, and I go to the pharmacy to pick up my pain meds and
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Excuse the rant:
I’m a dog groomer by day and a writer by night. This morning, ten minutes into my shift, a dog decided to swing around and bite my lip while I was carrying him. (Don’t worry: I didn’t drop him).
Four stitches on the lip later, and I go to the pharmacy to pick up my pain meds and
I’m a dog groomer by day and a writer by night. This morning, ten minutes into my shift, a dog decided to swing around and bite my lip while I was carrying him. (Don’t worry: I didn’t drop him).
Four stitches on the lip later, and I go to the pharmacy to pick up my pain meds and
I started a new book I picked up from a thrift store.
A German Disney Book Club bookmark slipped out of its pages. Love little surprises!
Reading: “The Dig” by Alan Dean Foster
#BookSky #UsedBooks #Reader
A German Disney Book Club bookmark slipped out of its pages. Love little surprises!
Reading: “The Dig” by Alan Dean Foster
#BookSky #UsedBooks #Reader
November 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I started a new book I picked up from a thrift store.
A German Disney Book Club bookmark slipped out of its pages. Love little surprises!
Reading: “The Dig” by Alan Dean Foster
#BookSky #UsedBooks #Reader
A German Disney Book Club bookmark slipped out of its pages. Love little surprises!
Reading: “The Dig” by Alan Dean Foster
#BookSky #UsedBooks #Reader
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In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
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Every now and then i remember that rattlesnake round ups happened/continue to happen. So this is for all those rattlesnakes
November 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Every now and then i remember that rattlesnake round ups happened/continue to happen. So this is for all those rattlesnakes
Fun Fact: I grew up playing DOS games. They'll always have a special place in my heart, so I (of course) had to write about the unique way DOS graphics impacts storytelling!
aydansattler.com/blog/dos-medium-is-message
#WriterSky #Blogger #DOSGames #GamerSky
aydansattler.com/blog/dos-medium-is-message
#WriterSky #Blogger #DOSGames #GamerSky
The Medium Is the Message: What DOS Games Taught Us about Imagination and Storytelling — Aydan Sattler
I’m part of that awkward demographic of Millennials who grew up during the transitional age of technology. I used floppy disks, dial-up internet, and cassette tapes, then just a couple of decades la...
aydansattler.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Fun Fact: I grew up playing DOS games. They'll always have a special place in my heart, so I (of course) had to write about the unique way DOS graphics impacts storytelling!
aydansattler.com/blog/dos-medium-is-message
#WriterSky #Blogger #DOSGames #GamerSky
aydansattler.com/blog/dos-medium-is-message
#WriterSky #Blogger #DOSGames #GamerSky
I’m pretty shoddy at electronic correspondence, but adore writing letters. Especially with a good cup of coffee.
November 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I’m pretty shoddy at electronic correspondence, but adore writing letters. Especially with a good cup of coffee.
I see your Harry Potter and raise you The Tapestry series and Brandon Sanderson.
I’ve seen a few folks go for the “if you simply must watch that new Harry Potter show just pirate it” and sorry. No. Just no. Just don’t watch it. At all. Ever. Break free of it. It’s time. You’ll be ok. I promise. I know it mattered to you as a kid. Find new things, it’s healthier. Just move on.
November 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM
I see your Harry Potter and raise you The Tapestry series and Brandon Sanderson.
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For those who are grieving Genshin and don't know where to go, I raise to you: Wuthering Waves!
Afaik, they don't have a public stance on GenAI in VO. *BUT*, their official Discord bans GenAI, and the game dialogue makes a few occasional jabs at GenAI "art."
And still a beautiful open-world gacha!
Afaik, they don't have a public stance on GenAI in VO. *BUT*, their official Discord bans GenAI, and the game dialogue makes a few occasional jabs at GenAI "art."
And still a beautiful open-world gacha!
October 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
For those who are grieving Genshin and don't know where to go, I raise to you: Wuthering Waves!
Afaik, they don't have a public stance on GenAI in VO. *BUT*, their official Discord bans GenAI, and the game dialogue makes a few occasional jabs at GenAI "art."
And still a beautiful open-world gacha!
Afaik, they don't have a public stance on GenAI in VO. *BUT*, their official Discord bans GenAI, and the game dialogue makes a few occasional jabs at GenAI "art."
And still a beautiful open-world gacha!
I’m rereading the Sir Callie books before starting the last one.
I’m excited to sink my teeth into it, but there’s a sense of sadness… it’s THE LAST ONE.
If you haven’t already, pick up Sir Callie! You won’t regret it!
While you’re at it, give @esmesymessmith.bsky.social a follow, too!
#BookSky
I’m excited to sink my teeth into it, but there’s a sense of sadness… it’s THE LAST ONE.
If you haven’t already, pick up Sir Callie! You won’t regret it!
While you’re at it, give @esmesymessmith.bsky.social a follow, too!
#BookSky
November 11, 2025 at 6:01 AM
I’m rereading the Sir Callie books before starting the last one.
I’m excited to sink my teeth into it, but there’s a sense of sadness… it’s THE LAST ONE.
If you haven’t already, pick up Sir Callie! You won’t regret it!
While you’re at it, give @esmesymessmith.bsky.social a follow, too!
#BookSky
I’m excited to sink my teeth into it, but there’s a sense of sadness… it’s THE LAST ONE.
If you haven’t already, pick up Sir Callie! You won’t regret it!
While you’re at it, give @esmesymessmith.bsky.social a follow, too!
#BookSky
I reworked an old article that I wrote for my OG travel blog back in the day.
Zoos and accreditations are near and dear to my heart. Researching and writing this article remains one of my favorite pieces I ever wrote.
aydansattler.com/blog/why-zoo...
#Writers #Blog #Article #Copywriter #WriterSky
Zoos and accreditations are near and dear to my heart. Researching and writing this article remains one of my favorite pieces I ever wrote.
aydansattler.com/blog/why-zoo...
#Writers #Blog #Article #Copywriter #WriterSky
Don’t Be Fooled! Why Zoo Accreditation Matters — Aydan Sattler
Accreditation is the single most reliable way to determine whether a zoo, aquarium, or sanctuary operates ethically, provides appropriate care, and contributes to global conservation efforts.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I reworked an old article that I wrote for my OG travel blog back in the day.
Zoos and accreditations are near and dear to my heart. Researching and writing this article remains one of my favorite pieces I ever wrote.
aydansattler.com/blog/why-zoo...
#Writers #Blog #Article #Copywriter #WriterSky
Zoos and accreditations are near and dear to my heart. Researching and writing this article remains one of my favorite pieces I ever wrote.
aydansattler.com/blog/why-zoo...
#Writers #Blog #Article #Copywriter #WriterSky
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To sum up this thread, given recent events in the Chicagoland area due to ICE activity, for the safety of all attendees, especially international attendees, I am calling on @furfest.org to ban tactical gear & modern police/military costumes from the con space
That is the least I can ask from MFF
That is the least I can ask from MFF
Furries, we need to talk about something very important. With Midwest FurFest just a month away, we need to address the elephant in the room
For the past few months, ICE, Border Patrol, & other federal agents have been storming throughout the Chicago area, where MFF is located (1/5)
For the past few months, ICE, Border Patrol, & other federal agents have been storming throughout the Chicago area, where MFF is located (1/5)
new: federal agents have targeted rideshare drivers at o'hare on at least ten separate days since october 10.
in some cases, agents returned to abduct drivers multiple times in a single day, taking as many as ten to 20 people each time.
via @dmbrown-tboy.bsky.social:
in some cases, agents returned to abduct drivers multiple times in a single day, taking as many as ten to 20 people each time.
via @dmbrown-tboy.bsky.social:
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
To sum up this thread, given recent events in the Chicagoland area due to ICE activity, for the safety of all attendees, especially international attendees, I am calling on @furfest.org to ban tactical gear & modern police/military costumes from the con space
That is the least I can ask from MFF
That is the least I can ask from MFF
I’ve been in the planning stages of my next novel. This novel requires a LOT of prep work before I can start writing, but I had a breakthrough at work that would fix a lot of problems!
Inspiration can con from anywhere, even while blowdrying a wiggly dog.
#AmWriting
Inspiration can con from anywhere, even while blowdrying a wiggly dog.
#AmWriting
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 AM
I’ve been in the planning stages of my next novel. This novel requires a LOT of prep work before I can start writing, but I had a breakthrough at work that would fix a lot of problems!
Inspiration can con from anywhere, even while blowdrying a wiggly dog.
#AmWriting
Inspiration can con from anywhere, even while blowdrying a wiggly dog.
#AmWriting
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The forest wasn't always burnt. It wasn't always bare.
The bones of the land break through the ground,
But no one gathers there.
Yet when the rains drench the soil and run through rivers white,
The grasses grow, the life returns
To the wild mountainside
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"Fire Swept Memories"
#watercolor #dragons
The bones of the land break through the ground,
But no one gathers there.
Yet when the rains drench the soil and run through rivers white,
The grasses grow, the life returns
To the wild mountainside
---
"Fire Swept Memories"
#watercolor #dragons
November 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
The forest wasn't always burnt. It wasn't always bare.
The bones of the land break through the ground,
But no one gathers there.
Yet when the rains drench the soil and run through rivers white,
The grasses grow, the life returns
To the wild mountainside
---
"Fire Swept Memories"
#watercolor #dragons
The bones of the land break through the ground,
But no one gathers there.
Yet when the rains drench the soil and run through rivers white,
The grasses grow, the life returns
To the wild mountainside
---
"Fire Swept Memories"
#watercolor #dragons
I really love book illustrations, and the art in “Tales of a Magic Monastery” by Theophane the Monk is particularly lovely.
“Magic Monastery” was a wonderful, contemplative read!
#BookSky #reader #AmReading
“Magic Monastery” was a wonderful, contemplative read!
#BookSky #reader #AmReading
November 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I really love book illustrations, and the art in “Tales of a Magic Monastery” by Theophane the Monk is particularly lovely.
“Magic Monastery” was a wonderful, contemplative read!
#BookSky #reader #AmReading
“Magic Monastery” was a wonderful, contemplative read!
#BookSky #reader #AmReading
Dad spent the night, so of course this morning we went to Peet’s to read and write.
I could t decide what I wanted to read, so I brought an assortment.
#BookSky #Reader #BookLover
I could t decide what I wanted to read, so I brought an assortment.
#BookSky #Reader #BookLover
November 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Dad spent the night, so of course this morning we went to Peet’s to read and write.
I could t decide what I wanted to read, so I brought an assortment.
#BookSky #Reader #BookLover
I could t decide what I wanted to read, so I brought an assortment.
#BookSky #Reader #BookLover