Ali Trotta
@alwayscoffee.bsky.social
Writer,poet (7-time Rhysling nominee), editor,coffee vampire. Supergirl+Buffy+Gilmore Girls.
Offerings for Ordinary Gods, @CLASHBooks, Summer 2026
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Offerings for Ordinary Gods, @CLASHBooks, Summer 2026
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Rep: @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social
header @lizlee.bsky.social
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Ali Trotta
@alwayscoffee.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Do you know I've got a poetry collection coming out next year? & you can preorder it? (Some links below, but you can preorder worldwide.)
Like tarot cards, witchy things, feminist rage (think Taylor's "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" & Fleetwood's "Silver Springs."), & mythology? You're in luck.
Like tarot cards, witchy things, feminist rage (think Taylor's "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" & Fleetwood's "Silver Springs."), & mythology? You're in luck.
Does anyone who follows me do book reviews? If you do, and you'd like to review my collection, @ or DM me.
Just tossing this out there! **flings** **flees**
Just tossing this out there! **flings** **flees**
January 27, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Does anyone who follows me do book reviews? If you do, and you'd like to review my collection, @ or DM me.
Just tossing this out there! **flings** **flees**
Just tossing this out there! **flings** **flees**
Darlings! If you're nominating for the Rhyslings, Hugos, or Nebulas, I've got poetry offerings for you! Check out the thread.
I'm really proud of the work I did last year, and I hope you'll consider it for nomination!
I'm really proud of the work I did last year, and I hope you'll consider it for nomination!
Darlings! A fresh post.
I've got poems eligible for the Hugo @laworldcon.bsky.social), Nebula ( @sfwa.org), and Rhysling awards ( @sfpoetry.bsky.social). Links:
@strangehorizons.bsky.social -- "Of Water, Always Seeking" strangehorizons.com/poetry/of-wa...
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I've got poems eligible for the Hugo @laworldcon.bsky.social), Nebula ( @sfwa.org), and Rhysling awards ( @sfpoetry.bsky.social). Links:
@strangehorizons.bsky.social -- "Of Water, Always Seeking" strangehorizons.com/poetry/of-wa...
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January 27, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Darlings! If you're nominating for the Rhyslings, Hugos, or Nebulas, I've got poetry offerings for you! Check out the thread.
I'm really proud of the work I did last year, and I hope you'll consider it for nomination!
I'm really proud of the work I did last year, and I hope you'll consider it for nomination!
Sure, sometimes, I have my shit together. And then other times, I jab myself in the chin my own thumbnail.
January 27, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Sure, sometimes, I have my shit together. And then other times, I jab myself in the chin my own thumbnail.
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Anything you can do would be of great help. Facing an eviction at a time like this is devastating.
I cannot thank the community enough for helping me survive in these hard times, but I was unable to work for the entire month of January because of current events.
I risk getting an eviction notice on February 5th if I don't make this GoFundMe goal on time.
Please help.
🌸 gofund.me/e559b63c1
I risk getting an eviction notice on February 5th if I don't make this GoFundMe goal on time.
Please help.
🌸 gofund.me/e559b63c1
Donate to Support Essential Needs for Winter, organized by Amihan Rose
UPDATE 2: Unfortunately, if I do not make the total goal amount by February 5, I will b… Amihan Rose needs your support for Support Essential Needs for Winter
gofund.me
January 27, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Anything you can do would be of great help. Facing an eviction at a time like this is devastating.
And if you need a brilliant reminder about the importance of taking care of yourself, @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social's newsletter today is just that:
ericsmithrocks.substack.com/p/crying-on-....
I am Team Audiobook on the treadmill. I have cried or laughed myself nearly off a lot.
ericsmithrocks.substack.com/p/crying-on-....
I am Team Audiobook on the treadmill. I have cried or laughed myself nearly off a lot.
January 27, 2026 at 3:14 PM
And if you need a brilliant reminder about the importance of taking care of yourself, @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social's newsletter today is just that:
ericsmithrocks.substack.com/p/crying-on-....
I am Team Audiobook on the treadmill. I have cried or laughed myself nearly off a lot.
ericsmithrocks.substack.com/p/crying-on-....
I am Team Audiobook on the treadmill. I have cried or laughed myself nearly off a lot.
Tide is turning, kittens.
Peddle on the gas. Keep calling.
Peddle on the gas. Keep calling.
A bellwether of things to come.
Senator Fetterman calls for Kristi Noem to be fired.
"A grossly incompetent DHS Secretary"
Senator Fetterman calls for Kristi Noem to be fired.
"A grossly incompetent DHS Secretary"
January 27, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Tide is turning, kittens.
Peddle on the gas. Keep calling.
Peddle on the gas. Keep calling.
Whenever anyone remarks about my workout discipline (I am consistent, 5 days a week), I chuckle a little.
First, making it a habit took time and practice. You can make anything a habit. Habits can be good!
Second, if I don't work out, my mental health will absolutely nosedive into the trash.
First, making it a habit took time and practice. You can make anything a habit. Habits can be good!
Second, if I don't work out, my mental health will absolutely nosedive into the trash.
January 27, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Whenever anyone remarks about my workout discipline (I am consistent, 5 days a week), I chuckle a little.
First, making it a habit took time and practice. You can make anything a habit. Habits can be good!
Second, if I don't work out, my mental health will absolutely nosedive into the trash.
First, making it a habit took time and practice. You can make anything a habit. Habits can be good!
Second, if I don't work out, my mental health will absolutely nosedive into the trash.
If you've got dem senators, today is a great day to call them and tell them THIS shit is not enough. Remember to spell your name, say your city/zip code, and state if you'd like a call back.
But call them. Tell them this is NOT enough. We have momentum. We need to use it, so that they do.
But call them. Tell them this is NOT enough. We have momentum. We need to use it, so that they do.
there is no earthly reason to believe that these goons will comply with any new regulations! it’s like if I put a sign on my door ordering the pines not to drop their needles! they’re pines and those needles will drop! zero funding, “reform” my ass, this guy must be stopped
Word is from NBC that instructions from Mr. Schumer to his caucus are: “restrain, reform and restrict ICE.” 1/ www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
January 27, 2026 at 12:54 PM
If you've got dem senators, today is a great day to call them and tell them THIS shit is not enough. Remember to spell your name, say your city/zip code, and state if you'd like a call back.
But call them. Tell them this is NOT enough. We have momentum. We need to use it, so that they do.
But call them. Tell them this is NOT enough. We have momentum. We need to use it, so that they do.
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NEW: Minnesota's top federal judge says ICE has been violating court orders repeatedly — detaining noncitizens or rushing them to Texas despite judges' commands.
He wants ICE's director to answer for it "personally," and could level contempt sanctions.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
He wants ICE's director to answer for it "personally," and could level contempt sanctions.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
January 27, 2026 at 12:28 PM
NEW: Minnesota's top federal judge says ICE has been violating court orders repeatedly — detaining noncitizens or rushing them to Texas despite judges' commands.
He wants ICE's director to answer for it "personally," and could level contempt sanctions.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
He wants ICE's director to answer for it "personally," and could level contempt sanctions.
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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👀 Judge Schlitz, the chief federal judge in Minnesota, has ordered the head of ICE, Todd Lyons, to appeal personally in court Friday and threatened him with contempt for the agency’s repeated violation of court orders.
“The court’s patience is at an end.” storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
“The court’s patience is at an end.” storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 27, 2026 at 11:34 AM
👀 Judge Schlitz, the chief federal judge in Minnesota, has ordered the head of ICE, Todd Lyons, to appeal personally in court Friday and threatened him with contempt for the agency’s repeated violation of court orders.
“The court’s patience is at an end.” storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
“The court’s patience is at an end.” storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Well, I'm a Libra, and I've got time today. So, I'm gonna explain to an asshole exactly why they're wrong. And I'm gonna do it my Former Professor tone.
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Well, I'm a Libra, and I've got time today. So, I'm gonna explain to an asshole exactly why they're wrong. And I'm gonna do it my Former Professor tone.
5am workout is done and dusted, which is gonna make today’s shoveling interesting.
But for now, coffee!
But for now, coffee!
January 27, 2026 at 11:49 AM
5am workout is done and dusted, which is gonna make today’s shoveling interesting.
But for now, coffee!
But for now, coffee!
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This kicks off on Wednesday. So many amazing opportunities here, with plans to do some good.
Let’s get to work. 💪🏽 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Let’s get to work. 💪🏽 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Publishing for Minnesota
Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:39 AM
This kicks off on Wednesday. So many amazing opportunities here, with plans to do some good.
Let’s get to work. 💪🏽 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Let’s get to work. 💪🏽 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
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wait they removed Bovino? maximum respect to the people of Minneapolis: you did this. power to the people forever
January 27, 2026 at 12:15 AM
wait they removed Bovino? maximum respect to the people of Minneapolis: you did this. power to the people forever
Progress
BREAKING Greg Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol "commander at large" and will return to El Centro Calif, where he is expected to retire soon. A stunning turnaround after Pretti killing. Bovino's traveling blue city crackdown is over www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Gregory Bovino Gets Demoted
The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.
www.theatlantic.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Progress
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ICE murdered Renée Good in broad daylight. Less than 3 weeks later, they killed Alex Pretti, shooting him 10 times. Every day, we watch as people are ripped from their cars, their homes, their lives.
We can't allow ourselves to look away from this cruelty. Abolish ICE.
We can't allow ourselves to look away from this cruelty. Abolish ICE.
January 26, 2026 at 10:14 PM
ICE murdered Renée Good in broad daylight. Less than 3 weeks later, they killed Alex Pretti, shooting him 10 times. Every day, we watch as people are ripped from their cars, their homes, their lives.
We can't allow ourselves to look away from this cruelty. Abolish ICE.
We can't allow ourselves to look away from this cruelty. Abolish ICE.
Good news in my inbox means dancing around the kitchen and annoying my friends with texts
January 26, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Good news in my inbox means dancing around the kitchen and annoying my friends with texts
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Now and again I just think about Joanne Woodward recalling meeting him for the first time: “out steps this band-box creature in this gorgeous arrow collar, and in a seersucker suit. Looked like he’d just been kept on ice. And I HATED him”
July 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Now and again I just think about Joanne Woodward recalling meeting him for the first time: “out steps this band-box creature in this gorgeous arrow collar, and in a seersucker suit. Looked like he’d just been kept on ice. And I HATED him”
January 26, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Sometimes, all you can do is care about people out loud. Check in on them. Share things that make them smile.
It's easy to feel disconnected, even when we're not. In times of darkness, love harder and care more.
It matters.
It's easy to feel disconnected, even when we're not. In times of darkness, love harder and care more.
It matters.
January 26, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Sometimes, all you can do is care about people out loud. Check in on them. Share things that make them smile.
It's easy to feel disconnected, even when we're not. In times of darkness, love harder and care more.
It matters.
It's easy to feel disconnected, even when we're not. In times of darkness, love harder and care more.
It matters.
I know everything is on fire, but I'm super excited for this! (Link to register down thread -- please come out!!)
NYC friends!!! Please come out! This is gonna be so much fun!!
I'm excited about two events happening at St. John's University this spring, beginning with our second Storytelling event: The Power of Poetic Imagination in Our Time, a discussion moderated by me featuring poets @alwayscoffee.bsky.social, @csecooney.bsky.social, and Antoinette Brim-Bell! 1/2
January 26, 2026 at 2:32 PM
I know everything is on fire, but I'm super excited for this! (Link to register down thread -- please come out!!)
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pretty wild statement re: Republican Chris Madel drop from race for MN governor:
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
January 26, 2026 at 2:14 PM
pretty wild statement re: Republican Chris Madel drop from race for MN governor:
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
Last night, a food blogger I adore (Liam Layton/the plant slant) posted about MN. He's as heartbroken as the rest of us.
He used his platform to speak up & donated money to help, too. I shared a vetted link from local MN folks to him, & it's pinned on his profile.
Community, kittens. Near & far.
He used his platform to speak up & donated money to help, too. I shared a vetted link from local MN folks to him, & it's pinned on his profile.
Community, kittens. Near & far.
January 26, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Last night, a food blogger I adore (Liam Layton/the plant slant) posted about MN. He's as heartbroken as the rest of us.
He used his platform to speak up & donated money to help, too. I shared a vetted link from local MN folks to him, & it's pinned on his profile.
Community, kittens. Near & far.
He used his platform to speak up & donated money to help, too. I shared a vetted link from local MN folks to him, & it's pinned on his profile.
Community, kittens. Near & far.
There is absolutely a lot of snow. I'm grateful that the power stayed on, and I don't need to be anywhere.
Stay safe, kittens.
Stay safe, kittens.
January 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM
There is absolutely a lot of snow. I'm grateful that the power stayed on, and I don't need to be anywhere.
Stay safe, kittens.
Stay safe, kittens.
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Here's a regular white guy (literally "Chad") not a protester. because, "It seemed pointless, or just a way for people to expiate their sense of guilt." Chad witnessed something shattering. And, that all changed in a moment.
Excellent article!
Excellent article!
January 26, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Here's a regular white guy (literally "Chad") not a protester. because, "It seemed pointless, or just a way for people to expiate their sense of guilt." Chad witnessed something shattering. And, that all changed in a moment.
Excellent article!
Excellent article!