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Betty Redd🌈💖
@whatbettyredd.bsky.social
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🌈🌈🌈 I have adhd: that will become clear. post a lot of queer history, weird history, trains, and whatever strikes my fancy. Author and artist in progress. Writing gay sf/fantasy/horror/comedy.
blm, trans lives matter
she/her/hers
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Betty Redd🌈💖 @whatbettyredd.bsky.social · Dec 2
here's my intro! i'm currently writing three books because i have adhd

bettyredd.com/current-books/

But I also draw and show my process on tiktok/tumblr
whatbettyread.tumblr.com
www.tiktok.com/@what_betty_...

And i review things on goodreads
www.goodreads.com
Current Books – bettyredd.com
bettyredd.com
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www.tumblr.com/whatbettyrea...
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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viergacht.bsky.social
Love how the last quote throws artists under the bus. There's still a book without a cover, but the cover is a big part of what entices someone to pick up the book in the first place!
Meme: Don't judge a book by its cover. Picture of a woman side-eying captioned "The person who spent hours making the covers".
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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indivisible.org
Today, we remember and honor our trans siblings lost to violence.

We lift up their legacies by continuing the work to stem the tides of hatred, and create a world in which all trans people can survive and thrive.
a transgender day of remembrance poster with three candles and a pink ribbon
Alt: a transgender day of remembrance poster with three candles and a pink ribbon
media.tenor.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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caradelaney.bsky.social
Yeah, so I actually write books for people who want to read those books, not for people who go "I don't like reading, lemme ask the plagiarism robot for a summary".

Also, if you're even thinking about feeding my work into an AI for any reason? Kindly fuck off and never return.
hazelxd.bsky.social Hazel Anneke Dixon @hazelxd.bsky.social · 1d
Saw a post today that advised writers to stop writing as if a human will read it and start writing for an LLM that will be summarising.

As someone who really enjoyed trying to develop a peculiar but readable authorial voice, I find this incredibly depressing.
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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whatbettyredd.bsky.social
I read an arc copy of slow cooked feelings by mc Hutson (out today!) and had a really good time with it! Here are some doodles, full review linked below #booksky 💙📚 🌈📚
Cute chibi-style drawing of the two main characters from Slow Cooked Feelings against a patterned teal background decorated with tiny kitchen items like pots, utensils, and to-go coffee cups. Jordan stands with hands on hips in a dark outfit, looking nonplussed. Noémie, wearing a short yellow dress and white boots, leans toward her with a cheerful, flirty expression. Above them, handwritten text reads “Slow Cooked Feelings“ Comic-style scene with Jordan and Noémie at a café counter. Jordan, wearing a barista apron and looking tired, thinks, “Why is this hottie so annoying.” Noémie leans on the counter confidently, complaining about her a complicated drink order: “And I need the syrups to be 50/50 and your barista oversteamed” while thinking, “I am nailing this.” Jordan replies flatly, “Mhm. Sure”
November 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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kjcharleswriter.com
I am not aware of a single author who has a shortage of book ideas. Words, yes. Ways to make the ideas become a book, yes. But I've never met an author who doesn't have ideas just raining down all the damn time.
November 19, 2025 at 7:44 AM
whatbettyredd.bsky.social
I'm doing like 500 words on each novel each day so I'm gonna have like four books release one after the other
November 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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marywyrd.bsky.social
Your Infrequent #Horrorscope

Taking a chance on a new opportunity will lead to unexpected rewards…

So say “YES” when a friend asks you to drink from a new cask of Amontillado.

Say “YES” to swapping out that tired green ribbon around your neck for a fresh red one.

Say “YES” to The Invitation.
November 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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danifinnwrites.bsky.social
Fun fact about my least-read book, Cloti’s Song:

It has an on-page abortion (using meditation magic fueled in part by a potion made from radioactive sea slime)

I vowed to include this when Roe was killed and I stand by it.
Cloti’s song a time before romance showing 4 flaming figures and a flaming heart
November 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
whatbettyredd.bsky.social
I read an arc copy of slow cooked feelings by mc Hutson (out today!) and had a really good time with it! Here are some doodles, full review linked below #booksky 💙📚 🌈📚
Cute chibi-style drawing of the two main characters from Slow Cooked Feelings against a patterned teal background decorated with tiny kitchen items like pots, utensils, and to-go coffee cups. Jordan stands with hands on hips in a dark outfit, looking nonplussed. Noémie, wearing a short yellow dress and white boots, leans toward her with a cheerful, flirty expression. Above them, handwritten text reads “Slow Cooked Feelings“ Comic-style scene with Jordan and Noémie at a café counter. Jordan, wearing a barista apron and looking tired, thinks, “Why is this hottie so annoying.” Noémie leans on the counter confidently, complaining about her a complicated drink order: “And I need the syrups to be 50/50 and your barista oversteamed” while thinking, “I am nailing this.” Jordan replies flatly, “Mhm. Sure”
November 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
whatbettyredd.bsky.social
thinking of creating a booktok discord. would anyone on here be interested? basically for swapping tips etc
November 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
whatbettyredd.bsky.social
Yeah it's a villain protagonist morally grey dark academia with a slow burn grumpy sunshine romance and loads of whump
whatbettyredd.bsky.social Betty Redd🌈💖 @whatbettyredd.bsky.social · 4d
Making my wife read crime and punishment with me
November 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Making my wife read crime and punishment with me
November 17, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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courtneymilan.com
This is how predators work. In the initial emails, he thinks he can still fuck her, and describes her willingness as:

* listened to the comments of a LEADING ECONOMIST IN THE FIELD about her presentation

* didn't object when he commented on her outfit

* let him whine about his marriage.
courtneymilan.com Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 4d
The sense I am getting through all of this is that Larry Summers used his position to get a substantially junior colleague to listen to him whine about his marriage, then tried to get her to “have a drink with him” and stormed off when she was like no thanks I have a presentation tomorrow.
econmarshall.bsky.social Marshall Steinbaum @econmarshall.bsky.social · 5d
The emails have Summers reporting to Epstein about his attempts to date a Harvard economics student & to hit on her during a seminar she was giving.
November 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
whatbettyredd.bsky.social
My wife accidentally food poisoned me twice this week so I feel gross but! We did end up having a conversation: did your family have a sick bowl?
November 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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bookspotlight.bsky.social
🕯️🥀🍂 SHORT STORY 🍂🥀🕯️

One night, Jace finds a runaway in his barn. A boy with a horrifying story.

❌ no romance
🕸️ gothic-horror
📔 26 pages

🔖 universal link: mybook.to/b4aB7L
💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/someone-else...
📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...
kindle cover for someone else's horror story by rebecca crunden; shows an old wooden room with candelabras and rising fog
November 15, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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telekitnetic.bsky.social
I didn’t realize till today that it’s trans awareness week- so, hadïh!! I’m a tmasc genderfluid Wet’suwet’en artist who makes formline art <3 check out my stuff if you want!! I got cool stuff!! #transawarenessweek #indigenousart #transart
A picture of a formline art print depicting a butterfly emerging from a cocoon. A picture of a cotton tapestry with a formline pawprint design on it. A picture of a heart shaped formline sticker with a raven design in it. It’s coloured black, white, blue, and pink. A picture of an assortment of formline stickers.
November 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
whatbettyredd.bsky.social
Food poisoned, doing RPGs. Meme:
give me Six characters to make fanart of!
November 15, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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bschillace.brandyschillace.com
I am gutted to learn of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social (Alice Wong’s) passing. She was always a warm friend, a wonderful spirit, and someone who fostered my own growth. She helped me see that, as a #disabled person with chronic illness, I matter—I am whole. I’ll be posting some of Alice’s work. ❤️ forever
A photo of a woman in pink in a wheelchair. She has an intubation for oxygen. She looks up at the viewer. Words: This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine ! would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all. may her memory
November 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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alexandrarowland.bsky.social
You GOTTA stop being so desperately afraid of the audience. Look at me. Look in my eyeballs. Stop being so desperate for approval. Stop writing for the whiny babies in your audience and start writing for the freaks who like cool fucked up shit
November 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
whatbettyredd.bsky.social
Wip or something
November 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
whatbettyredd.bsky.social
I gotta finish two arcs by the end of the week but I'm sick :(
November 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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danaiwrites.bsky.social
It’s here: the cover for the UK edition of VILE LADY VILLAINS, coming out April 02 2026 by Penguin Michael Joseph🖤
The cover for Danai’s debut novel, VILE VILLAINS illustrated by Audrey Benjaminsen
November 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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kaizeal.aquakatpublishing.com
IT LIIIIVES! Riyati Ripple is officially out! Come for the traumatized teens, stay for the increasingly further traumatized teens

Direct 🏠 store.aquakatpublishing.com/collection/r...
Itch Bundle 🔗 riyati.ink/itch-ripple
Other Retailers 🛒 riyati.ink/ripple

📚📢📚💙 🌈📚🌎 🪐📚⚔️🌈🚀 #QueerSFF #QueerAdultSFF
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November 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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swordsjew.bsky.social
Frankenstein (2025)
sadiq @SadiqoJN • Follow Why do bash "dead-beat" dads for not being there for their kids but we never question if the child has bad vibes? Or if they're just unpleasant to be around?
November 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM