Devan Barlow
@devanbarlow.bsky.social
Writer of things.
https://devan-barlow.itch.io/
devanbarlow.com
she/her
2025 Hugo Poetry Nominee
books, dogs, fairy tales, theatre, tea, coffee, sea monsters, crafts
icon:@liuet.bsky.social
https://devan-barlow.itch.io/
devanbarlow.com
she/her
2025 Hugo Poetry Nominee
books, dogs, fairy tales, theatre, tea, coffee, sea monsters, crafts
icon:@liuet.bsky.social
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Devan Barlow
@devanbarlow.bsky.social
· Nov 11
✨Buy my books!!!✨
devan-barlow.itch.io
Fairytales-meet-musicals fantasy novels!
books2read.com/u/bzKXBj
books2read.com/u/bp1nBW
books2read.com/u/bOD2LE
Short fic/poetry retelling collections!
books2read.com/u/bOqZKN
books2read.com/u/b6EDMA
devan-barlow.itch.io
Fairytales-meet-musicals fantasy novels!
books2read.com/u/bzKXBj
books2read.com/u/bp1nBW
books2read.com/u/bOD2LE
Short fic/poetry retelling collections!
books2read.com/u/bOqZKN
books2read.com/u/b6EDMA
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two things I learned with my queer mecha space opera novel that are on my mind as I start to draft new novels (chaotically):
✨ do not tone down your own work. if it’s over the top, lean into it!
📝 the only way to learn is by doing—finish drafts and do not censor yourself!!
sensing a theme here 😂
✨ do not tone down your own work. if it’s over the top, lean into it!
📝 the only way to learn is by doing—finish drafts and do not censor yourself!!
sensing a theme here 😂
January 14, 2026 at 4:08 PM
two things I learned with my queer mecha space opera novel that are on my mind as I start to draft new novels (chaotically):
✨ do not tone down your own work. if it’s over the top, lean into it!
📝 the only way to learn is by doing—finish drafts and do not censor yourself!!
sensing a theme here 😂
✨ do not tone down your own work. if it’s over the top, lean into it!
📝 the only way to learn is by doing—finish drafts and do not censor yourself!!
sensing a theme here 😂
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In case you'd like some fantasy novels about the power of friendship and musical theatre right now.
Want to feel as cozy as Ben in his crochet blanket? Pick up my Curses & Curtains series! Fantasy novels about fairy tales and musical theatre, full of friends working hard to help one another
devan-barlow.itch.io
books2read.com/u/bzKXBj
books2read.com/u/bp1nBW
books2read.com/u/bOD2LE
#BookSky 💙📚
devan-barlow.itch.io
books2read.com/u/bzKXBj
books2read.com/u/bp1nBW
books2read.com/u/bOD2LE
#BookSky 💙📚
January 14, 2026 at 5:19 PM
In case you'd like some fantasy novels about the power of friendship and musical theatre right now.
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Two Live Crew Job, which has always been a favorite, is extra delightful on this watch!
Also, last time I watched Leverage, I still hadn't seen any Star Trek... Riker directs! And briefly appears as a hospital patient!
January 14, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Two Live Crew Job, which has always been a favorite, is extra delightful on this watch!
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Includes Celtic myth in space, were-mollusks, and a terrifying book club!
🎉It's my book day!🎉
SHELLS FOR HEARTS is available wherever you get ebooks! Can also be suggested to your library!
Full of short fiction and poetry retellings!
books2read.com/u/b6EDMA
devan-barlow.itch.io/shells-for-h...
SHELLS FOR HEARTS is available wherever you get ebooks! Can also be suggested to your library!
Full of short fiction and poetry retellings!
books2read.com/u/b6EDMA
devan-barlow.itch.io/shells-for-h...
January 13, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Includes Celtic myth in space, were-mollusks, and a terrifying book club!
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In Curses & Curtains, musical theatre is the dominant form of pop culture, and I have SO much fun developing and writing lyrics for all the in-universe musicals.
Want to feel as cozy as Ben in his crochet blanket? Pick up my Curses & Curtains series! Fantasy novels about fairy tales and musical theatre, full of friends working hard to help one another
devan-barlow.itch.io
books2read.com/u/bzKXBj
books2read.com/u/bp1nBW
books2read.com/u/bOD2LE
#BookSky 💙📚
devan-barlow.itch.io
books2read.com/u/bzKXBj
books2read.com/u/bp1nBW
books2read.com/u/bOD2LE
#BookSky 💙📚
January 14, 2026 at 8:10 PM
In Curses & Curtains, musical theatre is the dominant form of pop culture, and I have SO much fun developing and writing lyrics for all the in-universe musicals.
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness
January 14, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness
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We have an update on Charlie’s newfound love of printing.
January 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
We have an update on Charlie’s newfound love of printing.
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I have completed Ben's latest blanket! 🧶
January 13, 2026 at 7:42 PM
I have completed Ben's latest blanket! 🧶
In Curses & Curtains, musical theatre is the dominant form of pop culture, and I have SO much fun developing and writing lyrics for all the in-universe musicals.
Want to feel as cozy as Ben in his crochet blanket? Pick up my Curses & Curtains series! Fantasy novels about fairy tales and musical theatre, full of friends working hard to help one another
devan-barlow.itch.io
books2read.com/u/bzKXBj
books2read.com/u/bp1nBW
books2read.com/u/bOD2LE
#BookSky 💙📚
devan-barlow.itch.io
books2read.com/u/bzKXBj
books2read.com/u/bp1nBW
books2read.com/u/bOD2LE
#BookSky 💙📚
January 14, 2026 at 8:10 PM
In Curses & Curtains, musical theatre is the dominant form of pop culture, and I have SO much fun developing and writing lyrics for all the in-universe musicals.
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Lo! And also: behold! The sun is out!
January 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Lo! And also: behold! The sun is out!
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Sabi-chan is a big-eyed wasabi fairy from Shizuoka, Japan.
January 14, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Sabi-chan is a big-eyed wasabi fairy from Shizuoka, Japan.
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If you’re wondering why a lot of creative types on here have to be in constant self-promo mode, it’s because when we aren’t, sales start to fall and we have to fix that because we enjoy having food and such.
January 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
If you’re wondering why a lot of creative types on here have to be in constant self-promo mode, it’s because when we aren’t, sales start to fall and we have to fix that because we enjoy having food and such.
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Status report, “Today’s Hospital Visit”: “We need more imaging.” 🤣 …YES OF COURSE WE DO. And once more I get to pay. (eyeroll) Anybody want in on this action? https://ko-fi.com/dianeduane
Support Diane Duane
Support Diane Duane
ko-fi.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Status report, “Today’s Hospital Visit”: “We need more imaging.” 🤣 …YES OF COURSE WE DO. And once more I get to pay. (eyeroll) Anybody want in on this action? https://ko-fi.com/dianeduane
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I'm just Ben
I'm a good pup
My human writes some nifty stuff
Won't you buy her books
Give them a look
She's great at walks and booping...
I'm a good pup
My human writes some nifty stuff
Won't you buy her books
Give them a look
She's great at walks and booping...
January 13, 2026 at 7:31 PM
I'm just Ben
I'm a good pup
My human writes some nifty stuff
Won't you buy her books
Give them a look
She's great at walks and booping...
I'm a good pup
My human writes some nifty stuff
Won't you buy her books
Give them a look
She's great at walks and booping...
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Folks, the writer Mimi Mondal is running very low on 💲 to cover food and survival expenses for the next week+ of this intl. workshop -- she also needs 💰 to cover costs after, and legal issues, getting back home. Pls help and boost! www.gofundme.com/f/help-mimi-...
Donate to Help Mimi attend the UTV-MX workshop & come home, organized by Monidipa Mondal
Last month, I was so excited to announce that I was selected for a fu… Monidipa Mondal needs your support for Help Mimi attend the UTV-MX workshop & come home
www.gofundme.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Folks, the writer Mimi Mondal is running very low on 💲 to cover food and survival expenses for the next week+ of this intl. workshop -- she also needs 💰 to cover costs after, and legal issues, getting back home. Pls help and boost! www.gofundme.com/f/help-mimi-...
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I know things are tough all over, but I really need to get this to $1500 by month's end to cover expenses (including rent) & maybe purchase some much-needed equipment (like a printer that works). Your help is deeply appreciated. gofund.me/898dd906b
#Romancelandia #IndieBookstores
#Romancelandia #IndieBookstores
Donate to Let's Make Bookstore Romance Day 2026 Happen, organized by Billie Bloebaum
tl;dr: Bookstore Romance Day expenses are up. Donations and sponsorships … Billie Bloebaum needs your support for Let's Make Bookstore Romance Day 2026 Happen
gofund.me
January 7, 2026 at 11:43 PM
I know things are tough all over, but I really need to get this to $1500 by month's end to cover expenses (including rent) & maybe purchase some much-needed equipment (like a printer that works). Your help is deeply appreciated. gofund.me/898dd906b
#Romancelandia #IndieBookstores
#Romancelandia #IndieBookstores
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timeline cleanse
January 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM
timeline cleanse
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"When I got engaged to Demetrius, I didn't know he was an enchanted Prince who turned into a bird every night.
It's not the sort of question you think to ask."
- Book 1, An Uncommon Curse
It's not the sort of question you think to ask."
- Book 1, An Uncommon Curse
Want to feel as cozy as Ben in his crochet blanket? Pick up my Curses & Curtains series! Fantasy novels about fairy tales and musical theatre, full of friends working hard to help one another
devan-barlow.itch.io
books2read.com/u/bzKXBj
books2read.com/u/bp1nBW
books2read.com/u/bOD2LE
#BookSky 💙📚
devan-barlow.itch.io
books2read.com/u/bzKXBj
books2read.com/u/bp1nBW
books2read.com/u/bOD2LE
#BookSky 💙📚
January 13, 2026 at 7:35 PM
"When I got engaged to Demetrius, I didn't know he was an enchanted Prince who turned into a bird every night.
It's not the sort of question you think to ask."
- Book 1, An Uncommon Curse
It's not the sort of question you think to ask."
- Book 1, An Uncommon Curse
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The first in our absolutely stunning series of poems focused on queerness, disability, and the speculative is live at @interstellarflight.bsky.social by Petra Kupper, guest edited by Toby MacNutt medium.com/interstellar...
Blackberry Ball
by Petra Kuppers
medium.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:42 PM
The first in our absolutely stunning series of poems focused on queerness, disability, and the speculative is live at @interstellarflight.bsky.social by Petra Kupper, guest edited by Toby MacNutt medium.com/interstellar...
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My first publication of the year, "Let It Breathe," in SOLARPUNK MAGAZINE, issue 25, is now available!
You can buy the issue here - and maybe pick up a JOIN THE ORCA REVOLT T-shirt while you're there:
solarpunkmagazine.com
You can buy the issue here - and maybe pick up a JOIN THE ORCA REVOLT T-shirt while you're there:
solarpunkmagazine.com
Solarpunk Magazine
Demand Utopia
solarpunkmagazine.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:51 PM
My first publication of the year, "Let It Breathe," in SOLARPUNK MAGAZINE, issue 25, is now available!
You can buy the issue here - and maybe pick up a JOIN THE ORCA REVOLT T-shirt while you're there:
solarpunkmagazine.com
You can buy the issue here - and maybe pick up a JOIN THE ORCA REVOLT T-shirt while you're there:
solarpunkmagazine.com
Two Live Crew Job, which has always been a favorite, is extra delightful on this watch!
Also, last time I watched Leverage, I still hadn't seen any Star Trek... Riker directs! And briefly appears as a hospital patient!
January 14, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Two Live Crew Job, which has always been a favorite, is extra delightful on this watch!
Reposted by Devan Barlow
IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!!
So excited to share this show with you all. I am so grateful for the support and encouragement from so many people to get this off the ground 🚀
If you need a spot of light-heartedness in your day, this is the show for you! ✨
Please have a listen and please share!
So excited to share this show with you all. I am so grateful for the support and encouragement from so many people to get this off the ground 🚀
If you need a spot of light-heartedness in your day, this is the show for you! ✨
Please have a listen and please share!
✨✨✨GLITTER CANNON DEPLOYED✨✨✨
S1 E1 is now live on @theincomparable.com!
with special guest @premeemohamed.com 🪲
Listen now!
Or bookmark this for later!
Whenever you need a hit of joy, we've got you covered!
Transcript: sgwong.com/blog/episode...
Subscribe/Follow the show! Share the joy ✨
S1 E1 is now live on @theincomparable.com!
with special guest @premeemohamed.com 🪲
Listen now!
Or bookmark this for later!
Whenever you need a hit of joy, we've got you covered!
Transcript: sgwong.com/blog/episode...
Subscribe/Follow the show! Share the joy ✨
Premee Mohamed - The Bugge (We Contain Multitudes 1)
Premee nerds out about a beloved (and well-used!) collection.
www.theincomparable.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:33 PM
IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!!
So excited to share this show with you all. I am so grateful for the support and encouragement from so many people to get this off the ground 🚀
If you need a spot of light-heartedness in your day, this is the show for you! ✨
Please have a listen and please share!
So excited to share this show with you all. I am so grateful for the support and encouragement from so many people to get this off the ground 🚀
If you need a spot of light-heartedness in your day, this is the show for you! ✨
Please have a listen and please share!
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✨✨✨GLITTER CANNON DEPLOYED✨✨✨
S1 E1 is now live on @theincomparable.com!
with special guest @premeemohamed.com 🪲
Listen now!
Or bookmark this for later!
Whenever you need a hit of joy, we've got you covered!
Transcript: sgwong.com/blog/episode...
Subscribe/Follow the show! Share the joy ✨
S1 E1 is now live on @theincomparable.com!
with special guest @premeemohamed.com 🪲
Listen now!
Or bookmark this for later!
Whenever you need a hit of joy, we've got you covered!
Transcript: sgwong.com/blog/episode...
Subscribe/Follow the show! Share the joy ✨
Premee Mohamed - The Bugge (We Contain Multitudes 1)
Premee nerds out about a beloved (and well-used!) collection.
www.theincomparable.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:26 PM
✨✨✨GLITTER CANNON DEPLOYED✨✨✨
S1 E1 is now live on @theincomparable.com!
with special guest @premeemohamed.com 🪲
Listen now!
Or bookmark this for later!
Whenever you need a hit of joy, we've got you covered!
Transcript: sgwong.com/blog/episode...
Subscribe/Follow the show! Share the joy ✨
S1 E1 is now live on @theincomparable.com!
with special guest @premeemohamed.com 🪲
Listen now!
Or bookmark this for later!
Whenever you need a hit of joy, we've got you covered!
Transcript: sgwong.com/blog/episode...
Subscribe/Follow the show! Share the joy ✨
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Time Travel Is Easy, my full length collection of Deep Time poetry, processing queer embodiment in the Late Anthropocene (with dinosaurs), is now available on Itch! dinoholler.itch.io/time-travel-...
Time Travel Is Easy by Rick Hollon
Poems of Deep Time, queer embodiment, and life in the late Anthropocene.
dinoholler.itch.io
January 14, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Time Travel Is Easy, my full length collection of Deep Time poetry, processing queer embodiment in the Late Anthropocene (with dinosaurs), is now available on Itch! dinoholler.itch.io/time-travel-...
In case you'd like some fantasy novels about the power of friendship and musical theatre right now.
Want to feel as cozy as Ben in his crochet blanket? Pick up my Curses & Curtains series! Fantasy novels about fairy tales and musical theatre, full of friends working hard to help one another
devan-barlow.itch.io
books2read.com/u/bzKXBj
books2read.com/u/bp1nBW
books2read.com/u/bOD2LE
#BookSky 💙📚
devan-barlow.itch.io
books2read.com/u/bzKXBj
books2read.com/u/bp1nBW
books2read.com/u/bOD2LE
#BookSky 💙📚
January 14, 2026 at 5:19 PM
In case you'd like some fantasy novels about the power of friendship and musical theatre right now.