Jojo (they/them)
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Professional non-creative wordsmith (and amateur creative wordsmith) in Aotearoa New Zealand. Currently crocheting more than reading. See https://red-pens-and-playwriting.ghost.io/.
Profile pic is Mary Frith, aka Moll Cutpurse. Header is Akaroa Harbour.
Profile pic is Mary Frith, aka Moll Cutpurse. Header is Akaroa Harbour.
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We've got a new #GrammarTalk this week! Any guesses for what it's about?
#Writing #WritingCommunity #WritingAdvice
#Writing #WritingCommunity #WritingAdvice
December 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
We've got a new #GrammarTalk this week! Any guesses for what it's about?
#Writing #WritingCommunity #WritingAdvice
#Writing #WritingCommunity #WritingAdvice
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this applies to pacing for fatigue management and physical therapy, too, fyi.
One day, your brain will say “I feel better! I don’t even need these meds!” And it’s very important that you do not listen 😂
December 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
this applies to pacing for fatigue management and physical therapy, too, fyi.
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This holiday season, In case you were not aware; tulips, lillies, cyclamen, holly, mistletoe and poinsettia are toxic to cats and dogs; lilies and cyclamen are especially deadly for cats. Please be advised, I do not want anyone to lose a beloved pet just because they werent warned!
December 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This holiday season, In case you were not aware; tulips, lillies, cyclamen, holly, mistletoe and poinsettia are toxic to cats and dogs; lilies and cyclamen are especially deadly for cats. Please be advised, I do not want anyone to lose a beloved pet just because they werent warned!
True, but still not as weird as Pericles!
However insane you remember The Tempest being, it is more insane than that.
December 5, 2025 at 5:31 AM
True, but still not as weird as Pericles!
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It’s International Day of People with Disabilities and I really want to talk about one of the most severe, under-researched, underfunded disabilities: ME/CFS.
This complex neuroimmune condition has a lower quality of life that chemo, kidney failure, and late-stage HIV patients.
(Thread)
This complex neuroimmune condition has a lower quality of life that chemo, kidney failure, and late-stage HIV patients.
(Thread)
December 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
It’s International Day of People with Disabilities and I really want to talk about one of the most severe, under-researched, underfunded disabilities: ME/CFS.
This complex neuroimmune condition has a lower quality of life that chemo, kidney failure, and late-stage HIV patients.
(Thread)
This complex neuroimmune condition has a lower quality of life that chemo, kidney failure, and late-stage HIV patients.
(Thread)
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Something joyous for your Tuesday: David Byrne’s Tiny Desk Concert. It’s good for what ails ya. [kottke.org]
David Byrne’s Tiny Desk Concert
There are a few artists where you hear their name and “Tiny Desk” and you think, well, that’s going to be great. David Byrne is one of those and his performance does not disappoint.
Though Byrne and his band do normal
kottke.org
December 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Something joyous for your Tuesday: David Byrne’s Tiny Desk Concert. It’s good for what ails ya. [kottke.org]
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Some darlings are great; if we killed them all, Shakespeare would be awfully bland.
But some darlings don't belong in the story you wrote. Better to determine what needs to go during the editing phase. Don't bother during the first draft phase. That's the official Darlings Recess. They get to play.
But some darlings don't belong in the story you wrote. Better to determine what needs to go during the editing phase. Don't bother during the first draft phase. That's the official Darlings Recess. They get to play.
You don't have to kill ALL your darlings, okay?
December 3, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Some darlings are great; if we killed them all, Shakespeare would be awfully bland.
But some darlings don't belong in the story you wrote. Better to determine what needs to go during the editing phase. Don't bother during the first draft phase. That's the official Darlings Recess. They get to play.
But some darlings don't belong in the story you wrote. Better to determine what needs to go during the editing phase. Don't bother during the first draft phase. That's the official Darlings Recess. They get to play.
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Gentle reminder as we hurtle towards the conclusion of another year:
Choose kindness, but never at the cost of your peace. The world is shit right now and kindness despite that is in itself an act of rebellion, but not when it means entertaining the heinous bullshit of fools.
Take care, folks.
Choose kindness, but never at the cost of your peace. The world is shit right now and kindness despite that is in itself an act of rebellion, but not when it means entertaining the heinous bullshit of fools.
Take care, folks.
December 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Gentle reminder as we hurtle towards the conclusion of another year:
Choose kindness, but never at the cost of your peace. The world is shit right now and kindness despite that is in itself an act of rebellion, but not when it means entertaining the heinous bullshit of fools.
Take care, folks.
Choose kindness, but never at the cost of your peace. The world is shit right now and kindness despite that is in itself an act of rebellion, but not when it means entertaining the heinous bullshit of fools.
Take care, folks.
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“Have Yourself A Merriam Little Christmas”
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
December 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“Have Yourself A Merriam Little Christmas”
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
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When the two-part miniseries Anne of Green Gables debuted on CBC on Dec. 1, 1985, nearly six million Canadians tuned in. It went on to win 10 Geminis, an Emmy and a Peabody.
To this day, the miniseries is studied in film schools.
This is the story of that miniseries.
🧵 1/12
To this day, the miniseries is studied in film schools.
This is the story of that miniseries.
🧵 1/12
December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
When the two-part miniseries Anne of Green Gables debuted on CBC on Dec. 1, 1985, nearly six million Canadians tuned in. It went on to win 10 Geminis, an Emmy and a Peabody.
To this day, the miniseries is studied in film schools.
This is the story of that miniseries.
🧵 1/12
To this day, the miniseries is studied in film schools.
This is the story of that miniseries.
🧵 1/12
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writers artists
🤝
getting our best work
🤝 done at 2am 🤝
🤝
criminals santa claus
🤝
getting our best work
🤝 done at 2am 🤝
🤝
criminals santa claus
March 28, 2025 at 1:49 AM
writers artists
🤝
getting our best work
🤝 done at 2am 🤝
🤝
criminals santa claus
🤝
getting our best work
🤝 done at 2am 🤝
🤝
criminals santa claus
What I was working on today:
About tautology: "a writer may... emphasise [an] aspect of the thing they're describing, but the effect is often an implication that the thing might sometimes not align with [that aspect]. To illustrate, the phrase "assless chaps" implies the existence of "assed" chaps... better known as trousers".
December 2, 2025 at 3:58 AM
What I was working on today:
!!!!!!!!!
The Par Avian series is COMPLETE with the final set of pins up at pepperraccoon.com right now (only 20 banners left, so snag one if you want one!)
ALSO: NZ merino studio-made Fantail Forest pennants and a matching rose gold chainset!
ALSO: NZ merino studio-made Fantail Forest pennants and a matching rose gold chainset!
December 2, 2025 at 3:57 AM
!!!!!!!!!
I've been commended for my writing skills enough by now to actually believe it, but it's still a pleasant surprise to get a compliment about it.
What I should give myself more credit for is being a damn good cook!
What I should give myself more credit for is being a damn good cook!
Tell me something you're good at, a skill or talent, that you don't often give yourself credit for.
Bonus points if others have praised it about you, but you're uncomfortable with that praise.
Bonus points if others have praised it about you, but you're uncomfortable with that praise.
December 2, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I've been commended for my writing skills enough by now to actually believe it, but it's still a pleasant surprise to get a compliment about it.
What I should give myself more credit for is being a damn good cook!
What I should give myself more credit for is being a damn good cook!
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👾🌟 Here it is, pals: issue 9! 🌟👾
Includes numerous CREATURES.
inner-worlds.ghost.io/issue-nine-e...
#SFF #SciFi #Horror #Fantasy #SpecFic #ShortFiction #LitMag
Includes numerous CREATURES.
inner-worlds.ghost.io/issue-nine-e...
#SFF #SciFi #Horror #Fantasy #SpecFic #ShortFiction #LitMag
November 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
👾🌟 Here it is, pals: issue 9! 🌟👾
Includes numerous CREATURES.
inner-worlds.ghost.io/issue-nine-e...
#SFF #SciFi #Horror #Fantasy #SpecFic #ShortFiction #LitMag
Includes numerous CREATURES.
inner-worlds.ghost.io/issue-nine-e...
#SFF #SciFi #Horror #Fantasy #SpecFic #ShortFiction #LitMag
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ANYWAY
Buy from small businesses
Buy from independent creators
Buy passion projects
Buy commissions
Buy art
In a society that's decided that money is final word, be aware of where yours goes and to support what
Yes it sucks, I don't like it either, but pretending it's not a thing does not help!
Buy from small businesses
Buy from independent creators
Buy passion projects
Buy commissions
Buy art
In a society that's decided that money is final word, be aware of where yours goes and to support what
Yes it sucks, I don't like it either, but pretending it's not a thing does not help!
November 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
ANYWAY
Buy from small businesses
Buy from independent creators
Buy passion projects
Buy commissions
Buy art
In a society that's decided that money is final word, be aware of where yours goes and to support what
Yes it sucks, I don't like it either, but pretending it's not a thing does not help!
Buy from small businesses
Buy from independent creators
Buy passion projects
Buy commissions
Buy art
In a society that's decided that money is final word, be aware of where yours goes and to support what
Yes it sucks, I don't like it either, but pretending it's not a thing does not help!
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Cannot be said enough.
If you're AFAB and of a certain age bracket, and your mind and body have started malfunctioning in bizarre ways...
I am not a doctor, I can't guarantee anything, but at least consider HRT.
Esp if you're neurospicy. HRT is helping my ADHD meds work better, hand to god.
If you're AFAB and of a certain age bracket, and your mind and body have started malfunctioning in bizarre ways...
I am not a doctor, I can't guarantee anything, but at least consider HRT.
Esp if you're neurospicy. HRT is helping my ADHD meds work better, hand to god.
Truly HRT is a life saver
November 28, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Cannot be said enough.
If you're AFAB and of a certain age bracket, and your mind and body have started malfunctioning in bizarre ways...
I am not a doctor, I can't guarantee anything, but at least consider HRT.
Esp if you're neurospicy. HRT is helping my ADHD meds work better, hand to god.
If you're AFAB and of a certain age bracket, and your mind and body have started malfunctioning in bizarre ways...
I am not a doctor, I can't guarantee anything, but at least consider HRT.
Esp if you're neurospicy. HRT is helping my ADHD meds work better, hand to god.
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A #booksky or #writesky long shot but I'm looking for a short I read but cannot for the life of me remember the title or author.
I read it in a single sitting some time before 2021, discovered it on maybe twitter or tumblr and I think it was something like "The Seux of Roses" or something
I read it in a single sitting some time before 2021, discovered it on maybe twitter or tumblr and I think it was something like "The Seux of Roses" or something
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
My wife says this article is very cute. It is, after all, our anniversary, so why shouldn't I be? 😁
November 29, 2025 at 10:46 PM
My wife says this article is very cute. It is, after all, our anniversary, so why shouldn't I be? 😁
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“It makes me so happy. To be back at the beginning, knowing almost nothing.” -Arcadia, Tom Stoppard, zichrono l’bracha
November 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
“It makes me so happy. To be back at the beginning, knowing almost nothing.” -Arcadia, Tom Stoppard, zichrono l’bracha
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Alas.
Et in Arcadia ego.
Et in Arcadia ego.
November 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Alas.
Et in Arcadia ego.
Et in Arcadia ego.
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rich dudes got freakier after butlers fell out of fashion, like say what you will about having domestic servants but clearly it was some sort of moderating force on old rich dudes having a fancy man follow you around saying shit like "oh dear sir, that wouldn't be very becoming"
November 29, 2025 at 6:43 AM
rich dudes got freakier after butlers fell out of fashion, like say what you will about having domestic servants but clearly it was some sort of moderating force on old rich dudes having a fancy man follow you around saying shit like "oh dear sir, that wouldn't be very becoming"
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I've read it and it would make a fantastic gift for the tamariki in your life. It's a rollicking read.
Set in New Zealand and based strongly in Māori mythology. A perfect alternative to the boy wizard.
Set in New Zealand and based strongly in Māori mythology. A perfect alternative to the boy wizard.
Hey, gonna shamelessly plug my wares:
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Please buy my book
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Charlie Tangaroa and the God of War is now a year old and, sadly, despite brilliant reviews, has kinda been ignored. It's a bit longer than book 1 but is very exciting
Please buy my book
bookhub.co.nz/p/charlie-ta...
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November 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I've read it and it would make a fantastic gift for the tamariki in your life. It's a rollicking read.
Set in New Zealand and based strongly in Māori mythology. A perfect alternative to the boy wizard.
Set in New Zealand and based strongly in Māori mythology. A perfect alternative to the boy wizard.
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Were These The Letters That Condemned King Charles? 🪶
The Battle of Naseby was a devastating blow to the Royalist cause. Not only did the Parliamentarians wipe out King Charles’s main army, but they also captured the Royalist baggage train.
📷: Michael Molcher
The Battle of Naseby was a devastating blow to the Royalist cause. Not only did the Parliamentarians wipe out King Charles’s main army, but they also captured the Royalist baggage train.
📷: Michael Molcher
November 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Were These The Letters That Condemned King Charles? 🪶
The Battle of Naseby was a devastating blow to the Royalist cause. Not only did the Parliamentarians wipe out King Charles’s main army, but they also captured the Royalist baggage train.
📷: Michael Molcher
The Battle of Naseby was a devastating blow to the Royalist cause. Not only did the Parliamentarians wipe out King Charles’s main army, but they also captured the Royalist baggage train.
📷: Michael Molcher
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Remember - if you're financially in a position to do so, skip the #BlackFriday deals online from big companies and shop instead from small and local businesses.
The big guns don't need your money, but for small traders it can be what keeps them going into 2026, so support your community instead.
The big guns don't need your money, but for small traders it can be what keeps them going into 2026, so support your community instead.
November 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Remember - if you're financially in a position to do so, skip the #BlackFriday deals online from big companies and shop instead from small and local businesses.
The big guns don't need your money, but for small traders it can be what keeps them going into 2026, so support your community instead.
The big guns don't need your money, but for small traders it can be what keeps them going into 2026, so support your community instead.