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Shawn Pryor
@shawnrpryor.bsky.social
Writer. FAST BREAK from FSG/Macmillan, 2026. He/Him. Repped by K. Sonnack of the Andrea Brown Literacy Agency.

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Tomorrow I'll be at BOOKS BY THE BANKS @ the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library from 10am to 4pm! I'll have copies of my latest book series, "Taekwondo Academy," and a selection of other books from my catalog.

I'll also be hosting a Graphic Novels panel at 12:30pm.

Hope to see you there.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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On the one hand Bluesky leadership digitally disappearing people from their platform is just one platform but on the other hand digitally disappearing people with no explanation is fucked up and scary from a platform that has millions of users
November 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Hey @support.bsky.team What is going on with Sarah Kendzior? Why was she suspended with no explanation? Are you doing this to lesser-known people that we’re never going to find out about?
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Take the wins where you can.
BREAKING: The Supreme Court denied an attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the case affirming marriage equality nationwide.

Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Welp, time for a 256 oz. drum of coffee.
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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I am actively looking for a decent paying remote job (publishing or publishing adjacent would be 👌🏾) but in the meantime ⬇️
August 19, 2024 at 2:24 PM
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thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.

now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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On Halloween, I was featured on KET's "Kentucky Edition" to discuss my writing career, the Kentucky Book Festival, and my work with Kentucky Humanities. 😊

You can find the full interview at ket.org/program/kent...
November 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
On Halloween, I was featured on KET's "Kentucky Edition" to discuss my writing career, the Kentucky Book Festival, and my work with Kentucky Humanities. 😊

You can find the full interview at ket.org/program/kent...
November 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Did an interview today.
October 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
KAIJU UNLEASHED celebrates its Bookaversary today! If you enjoy Kaiju in all of its many forms, pick up a copy today at geni.us/KaijuUnleashed

Thanks again to Quarto Books/Epic Ink for letting me write about something that has sparked my imagination since childhood. #kaiju #godzilla #mothra #books
October 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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I'll be a guest at this year's KENTUCKY BOOK FESTIVAL this Saturday at the Lexington Joseph-Beth Booksellers location, from 9am to 3pm.

Hope to see you there!
October 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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I was a guest on a recent episode of the Monster Movie Fun Time Go podcast, where I and host Precious D discuss "The Thing from Another World" (1951).

Enjoy!

www.mmftg.com/31-days-of-h...
31 Days of Horror, 2025: Day 26 - The Thing from Another World (1951)
Shawn Pryor , author of Kaiju Unleashed , returns to talk about the first adaptation of Who Goes There by John W. Campbell Jr.
www.mmftg.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I was a guest on a recent episode of the Monster Movie Fun Time Go podcast, where I and host Precious D discuss "The Thing from Another World" (1951).

Enjoy!

www.mmftg.com/31-days-of-h...
31 Days of Horror, 2025: Day 26 - The Thing from Another World (1951)
Shawn Pryor , author of Kaiju Unleashed , returns to talk about the first adaptation of Who Goes There by John W. Campbell Jr.
www.mmftg.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I'll be a guest at this year's KENTUCKY BOOK FESTIVAL this Saturday at the Lexington Joseph-Beth Booksellers location, from 9am to 3pm.

Hope to see you there!
October 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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This holiday season, if you need or someone you know needs to request a toy from @toysfortots.bsky.social, here’s the link. Check with your local chapter early to get on their list!

www.toysfortots.org/request-a-toy/
October 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Welp, time for a 128 oz. bowl of coffee.
October 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Reblogging for my soul.
Nah, I GOTTA post the whole scene. Especially in these times!
October 22, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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Note to self:
October 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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For the evening crowd. #comics #satire #videogames
Get the satirical & absurd GET MARIO’S MONEY, with art by @kennykeil.bsky.social, words by me, & edited by @julianlytle.bsky.social. It's the best dark comedy you've yet to read.

It's FREE or pay what you want @ the links below:

theshawnpshow.itch.io/get-marios-m...

crowntakerstudios.gumroad.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:05 AM
For the evening crowd. #comics #satire #videogames
Get the satirical & absurd GET MARIO’S MONEY, with art by @kennykeil.bsky.social, words by me, & edited by @julianlytle.bsky.social. It's the best dark comedy you've yet to read.

It's FREE or pay what you want @ the links below:

theshawnpshow.itch.io/get-marios-m...

crowntakerstudios.gumroad.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Get the satirical & absurd GET MARIO’S MONEY, with art by @kennykeil.bsky.social, words by me, & edited by @julianlytle.bsky.social. It's the best dark comedy you've yet to read.

It's FREE or pay what you want @ the links below:

theshawnpshow.itch.io/get-marios-m...

crowntakerstudios.gumroad.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Reminder:

Unclench your jaw.

Lower your shoulders.

Take a deep breath.

EXHALE.

Drink some water.
October 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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“Experimenting with brushes gets you out of your comfort zone.”

@KyleTWebster.bsky.social

More from Kyle on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think”: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
October 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM