Lisa M. Bradley
LightNews LightNews
banner
cafenowhere.bsky.social
Lisa M. Bradley
@cafenowhere.bsky.social
1.9K followers 950 following 2K posts
Queer, disabled Latina spec-fic poet/author/editor. Work in LeVar Burton Reads, Fantasy, Lightspeed, Uncanny, & F&SF. Poetry Editor for Strange Horizons. www.lisambradley.com
Posts Replies Media Videos
Pinned
cafenowhere.bsky.social
Lisa M. Bradley @cafenowhere.bsky.social · Dec 6
For the new folks, links to my books:
Exile, a dystopian novel: bitl.to/3JmB
The Haunted Girl, a collection of short fiction and poetry: www.aqueductpress.com/books/978-1-...
Climbing Lightly Through Forests, A Poetry Anthology Honoring Ursula K. LeGuin, ed with R.B. Lemberg: bitl.to/3Jm7
Exile a book by Lisa M Bradley
Twenty years ago, a toxic spill in the small, southwest Texas town of Exile poisoned residents with permanent rage. The feds' response? Quarantine. Only residents who pass the feds' 4-S test can escap...
bitl.to
cafenowhere.bsky.social
I’m always a little astonished when I write a rhyming poem. I look up, blinking at the end, and wonder what came over me.
February 16, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Reposted by Lisa M. Bradley
sfmontgomery.bsky.social
I’m thrilled to be collaborating with The Writing Institute at the University of Pittsburgh for the spring 2026 Creating a Culture of Access Series! I’ll be presenting a free Zoom writing workshop on “Discovering Disabled Forms and Structures” on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 2-3:30pm EST.
A yellow background features an image of a pixie haired woman wearing round glasses and a cream-colored sweater smiling in a brightly lit forest. The logo for the University of Pittsburgh rests at the top of the page followed by black text reading, “Discovering Disabled Forms and Structures Writing Workshop with Sarah Fawn Montgomery Friday, February 27, 2026 from 2-3:30pm EST. The writing workshop is a space where power and privilege often demand disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent writers translate their lived experiences for abled audiences in order to be valued. Embodying ableist expectations is an act of erasure that injuries disabled spirits and silences disabled stories. But turning to disabled bodies and minds can be a source of great inspiration and innovation. In this interactive workshop, Sarah Fawn Montgomery will share strategies from Nerve: Unlearning Workshop Ableism to Develop Your Disabled Writing Practice, as well as her recent essay, “Medical Intake for Your Suffering,” to help writers discover disabled forms and structures for creative work. She will then lead participants through a short, low-stakes writing exercise (with no requirement to share) to consider various disabled forms and structures they might employ in their work, encouraging participants to reflect on how and why this approach to writing might tend to both their bodies and bodies of work. This event is part of "Creating a Culture of Access" programming, sponsored by The Writing Institute. Registration is required and can be done through the QR code or by visiting The Writing Institute website. Access questions and requests can be directed to Jessie Male at jem496@pitt.edu.” A QR code sits at the bottom of the page.
February 16, 2026 at 2:25 PM
cafenowhere.bsky.social
Taking it slow today as I recover from Migraine Weekend.
February 16, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Reposted by Lisa M. Bradley
vashetc.bsky.social
Hi everyone I’m really struggling to find people of color who have ME/CFS to take the survey. I’m at a bit of a disadvantage because I can’t flyer in person. I’ve reached out to over 20 practitioners, only 2 have responded. Please lmk if you have any advice! This is an international survey
February 15, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Reposted by Lisa M. Bradley
charlenedraws.bsky.social
This book has the most scathing dedication by an illustrator I have ever seen (and he is completely right)

#kidlit
Photo of I Will Not Be Scared picture book Photo of the dedication page of I Will Not Be Scared
February 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Reposted by Lisa M. Bradley
ambelies.bsky.social
My second hand Fitbit is falling apart and I'm needing a new smartwatch to monitor my afib. I have one on my wishlist, I also have a new set of bedclothes that I need and some food items. Anything helps www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Check out my list on Amazon
www.amazon.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:35 PM
cafenowhere.bsky.social
Made it through #horrorwatch but just barely. Good night, fellow fiends!
February 15, 2026 at 3:40 AM
cafenowhere.bsky.social
Preparing to #horrorwatch with a migraine. Let’s see if I make it through!
February 15, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Reposted by Lisa M. Bradley
unfamiliararts.bsky.social
Here’s a pair of California condors on this Valentine’s Day! These were a special challenge to make, but I think they came out well. They will both be available this Friday, February 20th, at 8pm Eastern time.
A photo of two ceramic California condors facing each other. They have colorful faces and glossy glazed bodies.
February 14, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Reposted by Lisa M. Bradley
placecalledbliss.bsky.social
Green Room
2023
22x28 acrylic abstract painting on stretched canvas
$400
placecalledbliss.bigcartel.com/product/green-room
#bsnm #blueskynightmarket #fineart
22 by 28 inch abstract painting on canvas with swirling blues and greens reminiscent of a crashing wave
December 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Reposted by Lisa M. Bradley
pailbn.bsky.social
If you see this, post a rabbit 🐰
Watership down hare with bottle and flame with text.” all the world will be your enemy and whenever they catch you, they will kill you but first they must catch you.”
February 14, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Reposted by Lisa M. Bradley
passionpeachy.bsky.social
happy valentines day to the lovers and the biters 💗
Digital drawing of a stylized orchid mantis holding a green candy heart that says “BITE U”.
February 14, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Reposted by Lisa M. Bradley
cornellwriter.bsky.social
Happy V-Day from SHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL! This cool postcard valentine was designed by the talented @theahmedraafat.bsky.social. Flip it over and you also get the cover art by @kiwifruitbird.bsky.social. Such wonderful art to go along with my novelette! www.starsandsabers.com/books/shoesh...
Postcard shows a couple wearing retro-style space suits dancing together with a heart behind them and stars around them. Text says: Love you to the moon and back! Postcard from previous image plus another one flipped over to show the cover of Shoeshine Boy & Cigarette Girl on a pink background. At the bottom appears the Stars and Sabers logo.
February 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
cafenowhere.bsky.social
I guarantee you, it persists, forever.
February 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Reposted by Lisa M. Bradley
rspb.bsky.social
Happy Valentine’s Day, from us to you. Tag your exes. Xoxox
Coral background with faint heart illustrations. A glossy male Blackbird with a bright yellow bill faces left. Large title reads: “Birds as bad exes*” Smaller text reads: “*Yes, you read that right.”
February 14, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Reposted by Lisa M. Bradley
coachfinstock.bsky.social
This pops up every once in awhile and I always share it. Wu Tang goes in and out of popularity with the times, but there's no denying there was a Dream Team level of talent and brilliance on that roster. True artists.
I don't give a fuck if you don't know what I'm talking about- this is art. When you go see a painting on the wall and it looks bugged out because you don't know what the fuck he thinking, because he ain't got no benches, no trees there, it's just a splash. The nigga that did it know what the fuck it is
February 14, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Reposted by Lisa M. Bradley
hollylynwalrath.bsky.social
I was on the SFWA committee to create the first-ever Nebula Award for poetry and it is live for nominations. Deadline 3/1. Please nominate at least one poem! www.sfwa.org/2025-ne...
2025 Nebula Nominations Ballot - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
You are unauthorized to view this page. Username Password Remember Me     Forgot Password
www.sfwa.org
February 12, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Reposted by Lisa M. Bradley
sarahhina.bsky.social
tumbling back
into the arms
of the trees

I am carried
through February
like a ghost

on a wire
February 12, 2026 at 1:18 PM
cafenowhere.bsky.social
I'm reading poetry subs at Strange Horizons this month. You can submit up to 6 speculative poems in a single file or separate files. I recommend separate files, because we allow simultaneous submissions and it's easier to withdraw individual poems. Guidelines: strangehorizons.com/submit/poetr...
Poetry Submission Guidelines
How to submit poetry.
strangehorizons.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Reposted by Lisa M. Bradley
cafenowhere.bsky.social
My poem “Haunted,” about the continual displacement of Latinx people, appears in the Amorphaville anthology, available now through Hinchas Press. www.hinchaspress.com/amorphaville
www.hinchaspress.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Reposted by Lisa M. Bradley
cafenowhere.bsky.social
Hola y bienvenidos to all my new followers! Thanks for choosing @pedroiniguez.bsky.social’s Latinx spec fic writers starter pack! Here’s my latest fiction, about a bipolar artist with a special power for helping immigrants. Can you spot Tom Homan in there? www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/in-t...
In the Zone - Lightspeed Magazine
As her head hit the pillow, Yadira felt exhausted and relieved. Exhausted, because she’d worked on a very large collage almost the whole day straight. Her shoulder blades ached from hunching over her ...
www.lightspeedmagazine.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:40 PM
cafenowhere.bsky.social
My poem “Haunted,” about the continual displacement of Latinx people, appears in the Amorphaville anthology, available now through Hinchas Press. www.hinchaspress.com/amorphaville
www.hinchaspress.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:33 PM
cafenowhere.bsky.social
Hola y bienvenidos to all my new followers! Thanks for choosing @pedroiniguez.bsky.social’s Latinx spec fic writers starter pack! Here’s my latest fiction, about a bipolar artist with a special power for helping immigrants. Can you spot Tom Homan in there? www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/in-t...
In the Zone - Lightspeed Magazine
As her head hit the pillow, Yadira felt exhausted and relieved. Exhausted, because she’d worked on a very large collage almost the whole day straight. Her shoulder blades ached from hunching over her ...
www.lightspeedmagazine.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Reposted by Lisa M. Bradley
placecalledbliss.bsky.social
TOOTH Faerie earrings 🦷🧚
placecalledbliss.bigcartel.com/product/tooth-faerie-earrings
Pair of handmade earrings with stainless steel stars and teeth charms, jump rings and hooks
October 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Reposted by Lisa M. Bradley
deborahldavitt.com
Soooooo. I will be doing a poetry reading on March 1, from 7-8:15 PM EST.

Tickets are available for free on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/starburst-...

Anyone got any favorites they'd like me to add to my lineup? LOL
STARBURST! Speculative Poetry Readings for Women’s History Month
The Speculative Sundays Reading Series returns in 2026 with StarBurst, presenting speculative poets every Sunday in Women’s History Month
www.eventbrite.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:21 PM