Bastian Writes (has no idea what he’s doing)
@rain-midnight.bsky.social
Writer, reader, cat parent. Little bit anxious, little bit trans, little bit bi, and a lot bit still figuring myself out.
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Hello to all the new people! I write queer romance/romantacy; love cats, plants, and sunsets; and occasionally go on political rants (usually to myself or the cats). Happy to have you here!
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So yeah, if you're represented by a Republican in a district that was carried by less than 20 points, tomorrow would be a good day to call and demand that the ACA subsidies continue.
The good news is Republicans in Congress are shitting their pants right about now
December 3, 2025 at 3:18 AM
So yeah, if you're represented by a Republican in a district that was carried by less than 20 points, tomorrow would be a good day to call and demand that the ACA subsidies continue.
I love my new story, though I’m not certain anyone else will :) there’s a lot of philosophical meanderings and a strange brand of Christianity involved. Didn’t realize I’d get so in the weeds when I decided to write about a runaway angel
December 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I love my new story, though I’m not certain anyone else will :) there’s a lot of philosophical meanderings and a strange brand of Christianity involved. Didn’t realize I’d get so in the weeds when I decided to write about a runaway angel
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If you're trapped at a family Thanksgiving today, you can always say "Please excuse me, I have to read Alex's free gay short story where a shy college guy realizes he kinda likes being the center of attention" and go lock yourself in the bathroom.
You're welcome 🦃
You're welcome 🦃
You've got that "I need some silly, sexy gay short story action in my life" look in your eye again, so here you go.
If you love the "I shouldn't do this, I shouldn't enjoy this, but I just can't stop..." slippery slope then I think you might like Scooter's story. Attention is one hell of a drug...
If you love the "I shouldn't do this, I shouldn't enjoy this, but I just can't stop..." slippery slope then I think you might like Scooter's story. Attention is one hell of a drug...
"Online Orders" by Alex Pendragon - Alex Pendragon
Online Orders When Scooter reluctantly agrees to help his college roommate with his online clothes store, the shy swimmer doesn’t expect to be modeling on a live webstream. As the outfits get more rev...
alexpendragon.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
If you're trapped at a family Thanksgiving today, you can always say "Please excuse me, I have to read Alex's free gay short story where a shy college guy realizes he kinda likes being the center of attention" and go lock yourself in the bathroom.
You're welcome 🦃
You're welcome 🦃
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fuck you
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
November 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
fuck you
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
the memories of a generation lost because of Reagan's homophobia will not be erased
i think we should do something in DC that would make david wojnarowicz proud tbh
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Gorgeous colorizations of trans history images,
and a lot of incredible stories, including many lesser-known to many (A Zapatista colonel, a "transvestite pass" issued in 1928, the Scottish nobleman who the courts ruled should inherit his baronetcy in the 60s... for example...)
and a lot of incredible stories, including many lesser-known to many (A Zapatista colonel, a "transvestite pass" issued in 1928, the Scottish nobleman who the courts ruled should inherit his baronetcy in the 60s... for example...)
Coloring the Past - Eli Erlick
Using recent breakthroughs in photo editing techniques, Eli colorizes, restores, and digitizes photos from queer and trans history. The following images are originally from 1897-1973.
elierlick.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Gorgeous colorizations of trans history images,
and a lot of incredible stories, including many lesser-known to many (A Zapatista colonel, a "transvestite pass" issued in 1928, the Scottish nobleman who the courts ruled should inherit his baronetcy in the 60s... for example...)
and a lot of incredible stories, including many lesser-known to many (A Zapatista colonel, a "transvestite pass" issued in 1928, the Scottish nobleman who the courts ruled should inherit his baronetcy in the 60s... for example...)
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This is very good. Clear, calm, factual, and devastating for proponents of bans on puberty blockers for trans youth.
theconversation.com/puberty-bloc...
theconversation.com/puberty-bloc...
Puberty blockers: why politicians overriding doctors sets a dangerous precedent
The government’s ban on puberty blockers undermines clinical expertise and targets trans youth with a policy that lacks evidence, consistency and fairness.
theconversation.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
This is very good. Clear, calm, factual, and devastating for proponents of bans on puberty blockers for trans youth.
theconversation.com/puberty-bloc...
theconversation.com/puberty-bloc...
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Bluesky has finally, quietly posted a position for a one-year remote contract Policy Lead, Trust & Safety position.
Trans people who qualify, apply here: jobs.gem.com/bluesky/am9i...
We need someone competent in this role if this place is going to survive.
Trans people who qualify, apply here: jobs.gem.com/bluesky/am9i...
We need someone competent in this role if this place is going to survive.
November 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Bluesky has finally, quietly posted a position for a one-year remote contract Policy Lead, Trust & Safety position.
Trans people who qualify, apply here: jobs.gem.com/bluesky/am9i...
We need someone competent in this role if this place is going to survive.
Trans people who qualify, apply here: jobs.gem.com/bluesky/am9i...
We need someone competent in this role if this place is going to survive.
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Well, it's a little clearer now why billionaires are so invested in technology that produces better written emails.
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Well, it's a little clearer now why billionaires are so invested in technology that produces better written emails.
My brain just created an entire Reddit thread about tide pods. Including ways to make your own. And debates about eating them. Really, brain? This is how you spend your sleeping time?
November 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
My brain just created an entire Reddit thread about tide pods. Including ways to make your own. And debates about eating them. Really, brain? This is how you spend your sleeping time?
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Tonight's the night!!! If you're in Portland, stop by the Rose City Book Pub between 4 and 9 pm to hear nine amazing authors read and to share your own work! Let's gather to raise money for hungry people in Oregon -- and to have a really terrific time.
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Tonight's the night!!! If you're in Portland, stop by the Rose City Book Pub between 4 and 9 pm to hear nine amazing authors read and to share your own work! Let's gather to raise money for hungry people in Oregon -- and to have a really terrific time.
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this was my first real laugh of the night
do the water fountains in the Senate building just run straight lead
Hassan: With the government reopening shortly, Republicans now finally have to come to the table. Or make no mistake, Americans will remember who stood in the way.
November 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
this was my first real laugh of the night
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Primary every current Senate Democrat
Senate reaches deal to reopen government after moderate Democrats cave
Senate Reaches Deal To Reopen Government After Moderate Democrats Cave
Republicans found enough Democrats willing to drop their party's demand to extend soon-to-expire health care subsidies for millions of people.
www.huffpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Primary every current Senate Democrat
Another day, another writing summit… :) I’m starting to think this is my procrastination drug of choice. Learning is so much more fun than doing sometimes!
November 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Another day, another writing summit… :) I’m starting to think this is my procrastination drug of choice. Learning is so much more fun than doing sometimes!
Big big storm last night led to power outage. That’s fine, no big deal, totally anticipated based on the storm. My generator takes a minute to get started, but we get there. I turn on my laptop to write and… Oh! I have internet! In the middle of a power outage!
November 6, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Big big storm last night led to power outage. That’s fine, no big deal, totally anticipated based on the storm. My generator takes a minute to get started, but we get there. I turn on my laptop to write and… Oh! I have internet! In the middle of a power outage!
Why is not having power the morning after an intense storm kind of… cozy? Sure, it’s a little inconvenient, but I’ve got my gas stove and fireplace, so I’m fine. Maybe it’s mostly just an excuse to rest more :)
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Why is not having power the morning after an intense storm kind of… cozy? Sure, it’s a little inconvenient, but I’ve got my gas stove and fireplace, so I’m fine. Maybe it’s mostly just an excuse to rest more :)
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If you’re thinking, hey, I deserve a treat, you’re right! Maybe you want to read about a dog who deserves treats too, and you want it for cheap because dang, this economy. So grab HOUNDED for $2 in Ebook while it’s on sale! All platforms in the US.
Now. About that ice cream sandwich.
Now. About that ice cream sandwich.
November 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
If you’re thinking, hey, I deserve a treat, you’re right! Maybe you want to read about a dog who deserves treats too, and you want it for cheap because dang, this economy. So grab HOUNDED for $2 in Ebook while it’s on sale! All platforms in the US.
Now. About that ice cream sandwich.
Now. About that ice cream sandwich.
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I hope Democrats unveil their new “TRANSGENDER FOR EVERYONE” policy tomorrow. America is ready.
November 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I hope Democrats unveil their new “TRANSGENDER FOR EVERYONE” policy tomorrow. America is ready.
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There’s no excuse to not welcome trans authors onto your bookshelf
November 2, 2025 at 4:27 AM
There’s no excuse to not welcome trans authors onto your bookshelf
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Relevantly, from now until mid-November, here's an Itch bundle full of trans-centric work, largely by trans creators, for just $35!
itch.io/b/3352/trans...
And here's a starter pack of people who are writing and drawing trans men and mascs in erotica and romance!
bsky.app/starter-pack...
itch.io/b/3352/trans...
And here's a starter pack of people who are writing and drawing trans men and mascs in erotica and romance!
bsky.app/starter-pack...
November 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Relevantly, from now until mid-November, here's an Itch bundle full of trans-centric work, largely by trans creators, for just $35!
itch.io/b/3352/trans...
And here's a starter pack of people who are writing and drawing trans men and mascs in erotica and romance!
bsky.app/starter-pack...
itch.io/b/3352/trans...
And here's a starter pack of people who are writing and drawing trans men and mascs in erotica and romance!
bsky.app/starter-pack...
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You gotta just block these accounts without interacting. They're doing this the night before No Kings so they can selectively grab quote posts and replies about how nasty people are being. It's extremely transparent. Just block and move on.
Yes, it does look like the government accounts joining Bluesky are real, including Homeland Security and the White House. They're tweeting about it on X.
October 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM
You gotta just block these accounts without interacting. They're doing this the night before No Kings so they can selectively grab quote posts and replies about how nasty people are being. It's extremely transparent. Just block and move on.
Correlation and anecdotal evidence.
In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.
rm -rf ~/
rm -rf ~/
"The chancellor approved it"
October 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Correlation and anecdotal evidence.
So I slept relatively well last night. And I’m impossibly tired today. Chronic illness is so much fun!
October 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
So I slept relatively well last night. And I’m impossibly tired today. Chronic illness is so much fun!
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I am absolutely appalled that California's AG didn't sign on, and also deeply frightened given @governor.ca.gov's shift to the right.
On Friday 18 blue state attorneys general BLASTED the Federal Trade Commission, telling it to back off trans youth healthcare and warning of an insidious attempt to reshape the regulation of medicine in the US.
And nobody covered it.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
And nobody covered it.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
State AGs Defend Trans Americans in Stunning Rebuke to Trump’s FTC — Assigned
Eighteen state Attorneys General unite to stand up in defense of trans Americans, in opposition to a Federal Trade Commission investigation into trans healthcare.
www.assignedmedia.org
October 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I am absolutely appalled that California's AG didn't sign on, and also deeply frightened given @governor.ca.gov's shift to the right.
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There is no measured way to say what I am about to say.
If the Supreme Court agrees with the Trump administration to end birthright citizenship, we must end this current Supreme Court.
I do not say this lightly.
If the Supreme Court agrees with the Trump administration to end birthright citizenship, we must end this current Supreme Court.
I do not say this lightly.
September 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
There is no measured way to say what I am about to say.
If the Supreme Court agrees with the Trump administration to end birthright citizenship, we must end this current Supreme Court.
I do not say this lightly.
If the Supreme Court agrees with the Trump administration to end birthright citizenship, we must end this current Supreme Court.
I do not say this lightly.
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Yeah NGL I am struggling even though my personal life is going oddly well. Just waiting for the sword to fall, I guess.
every trans person I've spoken to is feeling the Drag Down right now. not everybody has fallen into despair but we're all feeling it creeping in around the edges, doing our best to fight it. things are bad. if you know a trans person, look after them.
September 27, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Yeah NGL I am struggling even though my personal life is going oddly well. Just waiting for the sword to fall, I guess.