Kat/K. A. Tutin
@mskatutin.bsky.social
She/they. Speculative fiction writer and editor → https://linktr.ee/mskatutin. Tutin pronounced like a rootin'-tootin' cowboy.
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The Doctor is right and correct
Always love to see great talent using their platform for unabashed good.
'F*** Off And Let People Be': David Tennant Doubles Down On Support For Trans People
"People are trying to create division... and it's so f***ing unnecessary."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The Doctor is right and correct
The next three months is just going to be me exclaiming "It's only 7PM?!"
November 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The next three months is just going to be me exclaiming "It's only 7PM?!"
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what if we kissed... under the missle toad
November 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
what if we kissed... under the missle toad
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I did not intend to post a @gofundme.com on my birthday but life does life things.
Long story short [too late], I received a merit scholarship based on my precious high school and college performances, not on the merit of the career I've been in for the past 10 years.
I'm setting up
Long story short [too late], I received a merit scholarship based on my precious high school and college performances, not on the merit of the career I've been in for the past 10 years.
I'm setting up
November 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
I did not intend to post a @gofundme.com on my birthday but life does life things.
Long story short [too late], I received a merit scholarship based on my precious high school and college performances, not on the merit of the career I've been in for the past 10 years.
I'm setting up
Long story short [too late], I received a merit scholarship based on my precious high school and college performances, not on the merit of the career I've been in for the past 10 years.
I'm setting up
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In light of the astronomical increases for my health insurance next year, I thought it would be a good time to encourage people to subscribe. (A few hundred should cover it. Sigh.)
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In light of the astronomical increases for my health insurance next year, I thought it would be a good time to encourage people to subscribe. (A few hundred should cover it. Sigh.)
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
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if you canceled disney ai slop plus, a small fraction of that sub can keep you in the know about some of the latest greatest sff short fic. you'll be talking about short stories at the water cooler instead of a marvel, and people will be like wow, this is one hip well-read person. what a cool cat.
In light of the astronomical increases for my health insurance next year, I thought it would be a good time to encourage people to subscribe. (A few hundred should cover it. Sigh.)
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
November 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
if you canceled disney ai slop plus, a small fraction of that sub can keep you in the know about some of the latest greatest sff short fic. you'll be talking about short stories at the water cooler instead of a marvel, and people will be like wow, this is one hip well-read person. what a cool cat.
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A podcast of my story "Disassembling Light", originally published in @bcsmagazine.bsky.social is up on It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton!!!
This isn't even a career milestone I knew to want, but my nerd's heart is so full!!
This isn't even a career milestone I knew to want, but my nerd's heart is so full!!
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
A podcast of my story "Disassembling Light", originally published in @bcsmagazine.bsky.social is up on It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton!!!
This isn't even a career milestone I knew to want, but my nerd's heart is so full!!
This isn't even a career milestone I knew to want, but my nerd's heart is so full!!
Got an eye test on Tuesday. Can’t wait for “Can you read the top line? Which one’s better, this one, or this one?” I don’t know!!! Stop pressuring me!!!
November 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Got an eye test on Tuesday. Can’t wait for “Can you read the top line? Which one’s better, this one, or this one?” I don’t know!!! Stop pressuring me!!!
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So saddened by the news that we have lost Alice Wong. It was an honor to know her and learn from her. May the lessons she shared continue to guide us for years to come.
November 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
So saddened by the news that we have lost Alice Wong. It was an honor to know her and learn from her. May the lessons she shared continue to guide us for years to come.
What if we could prey on vulnerable people and charge them for it?
November 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
What if we could prey on vulnerable people and charge them for it?
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If you’re looking for something to read this weekend, I’ve published 13 short pieces this year with 2 more coming soon. I figured I’d make a thread of just a few of my faves that are free-to-read. (You can still find my complete eligibility post through my link in bio) 🧵
November 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
If you’re looking for something to read this weekend, I’ve published 13 short pieces this year with 2 more coming soon. I figured I’d make a thread of just a few of my faves that are free-to-read. (You can still find my complete eligibility post through my link in bio) 🧵
So parliament are going to be debating The Online Safety Act on 15 December. Can’t wait for nothing to come of this!
November 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
So parliament are going to be debating The Online Safety Act on 15 December. Can’t wait for nothing to come of this!
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Okay, okay, I give in, it’s 2025 awards eligibility time! I still have December stories coming, which means I cannot yet bring myself to make an extra-fancy graphic or a full long thread, but… until then, I hope you’ll consider reading some of my stories! Will link a couple favorites in the 🧵 (1/4)
November 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Okay, okay, I give in, it’s 2025 awards eligibility time! I still have December stories coming, which means I cannot yet bring myself to make an extra-fancy graphic or a full long thread, but… until then, I hope you’ll consider reading some of my stories! Will link a couple favorites in the 🧵 (1/4)
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One of the many reasons we have to fight the rise of the far right is the risk they pose to undoing the progress we *have* made.
Lot of people are already passing this around with the usual "WHY ISN'T ANYONE DOING ANYTHING" shrieks, while ignoring the fact that the article literally says that this is a *significant* decrease from the warming that we were on track for even a few years ago.
World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
One of the many reasons we have to fight the rise of the far right is the risk they pose to undoing the progress we *have* made.
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Out today! Super excited to share a new essay with you: “The Duchess Who Invented Science Fiction,” a silly and sincere ode to my beloved Margaret Cavendish, a 17th-century duchess who teaches us to 1. think speculatively and 2. wear ridiculous outfits.
compellingsciencefiction.com/posts/the-du...
compellingsciencefiction.com/posts/the-du...
November 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Out today! Super excited to share a new essay with you: “The Duchess Who Invented Science Fiction,” a silly and sincere ode to my beloved Margaret Cavendish, a 17th-century duchess who teaches us to 1. think speculatively and 2. wear ridiculous outfits.
compellingsciencefiction.com/posts/the-du...
compellingsciencefiction.com/posts/the-du...
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New novelette out in @uncannymagazine.bsky.social! Contains pigeon angels and living burials.
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/and-...
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/and-...
And on Their Graves a Fall of Angels - Uncanny Magazine
He was ten when he shot his first angel. He remembers its stupid dark eyes staring at him from the foliage above, its two sets of wings flapping, the sound of something breaking. It was shortly after ...
www.uncannymagazine.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
New novelette out in @uncannymagazine.bsky.social! Contains pigeon angels and living burials.
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/and-...
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/and-...
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Wishing our friends at Subterranean Press the best of luck while they work with Amazon to get this straightened out. You can also buy their ebooks direct from them at subterraneanpress.com. (Cutting Amazon out of the picture.)
November 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Wishing our friends at Subterranean Press the best of luck while they work with Amazon to get this straightened out. You can also buy their ebooks direct from them at subterraneanpress.com. (Cutting Amazon out of the picture.)
State of Play Tokyo in ten minutes? Count me in!
November 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
State of Play Tokyo in ten minutes? Count me in!
Reached the Netherbrain fight in BG3 and . . . this is not fun. Feels kinda unbalanced compared to previous fights. Might be as close as I'm gonna get to an end.
November 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Reached the Netherbrain fight in BG3 and . . . this is not fun. Feels kinda unbalanced compared to previous fights. Might be as close as I'm gonna get to an end.
I'm getting so many spam emails lately from accounts offering to market my book. A book I do not have. God I wish I had a book.
November 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM
I'm getting so many spam emails lately from accounts offering to market my book. A book I do not have. God I wish I had a book.
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2025 Eligibility List
passion is my graphic design. art behind the text for Uncertain Sons by @cdsart.bsky.social. thanks in advance if you read (or have already read) any of these this year. much appreciated. will add links or other details at some point maybe.
passion is my graphic design. art behind the text for Uncertain Sons by @cdsart.bsky.social. thanks in advance if you read (or have already read) any of these this year. much appreciated. will add links or other details at some point maybe.
November 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
2025 Eligibility List
passion is my graphic design. art behind the text for Uncertain Sons by @cdsart.bsky.social. thanks in advance if you read (or have already read) any of these this year. much appreciated. will add links or other details at some point maybe.
passion is my graphic design. art behind the text for Uncertain Sons by @cdsart.bsky.social. thanks in advance if you read (or have already read) any of these this year. much appreciated. will add links or other details at some point maybe.
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I have a new flash story out today! “How To Set Up Your Mourning Robot” is now free to read in @lightspeedmagazine.com!
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/how-...
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/how-...
How to Set Up Your Mourning Robot - Lightspeed Magazine
Fill tear ducts with provided saline solution. Do not mix or combine with non-approved third-party solutions. Open the mouth of your robot when ready to activate. Press the purple button under the to...
www.lightspeedmagazine.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I have a new flash story out today! “How To Set Up Your Mourning Robot” is now free to read in @lightspeedmagazine.com!
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/how-...
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/how-...
Get an idea. Get excited for idea. Start writing idea. Find out you're not as into idea as you thought. Be sad about idea. Repeat.
November 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Get an idea. Get excited for idea. Start writing idea. Find out you're not as into idea as you thought. Be sad about idea. Repeat.
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Mamdani: "We believe in standing up for those we love. Whether you are an immigrant, a member of the trans community, one of the many Black women that Donald Trump has fired from a federal job ... your struggle is ours too."
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Mamdani: "We believe in standing up for those we love. Whether you are an immigrant, a member of the trans community, one of the many Black women that Donald Trump has fired from a federal job ... your struggle is ours too."