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Elise (they/them)🇦🇺 🏳️‍⚧️
@eliseswritings.bsky.social
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I'm an SFF author & Aussie on Wurundjeri country.
Living my best ADHD, autistic, chronically ill, enby, aro-ace life!
🚫gen ai. Human rights fan. 🌐 https://elisecarlson.com/

🏳️‍🌈🧠✍️ Blog: https://elisecarlson.com/blog/elise-carlson-blogs-by-image/
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Elise (they/them)🇦🇺 🏳️‍⚧️ @eliseswritings.bsky.social · 15d
Hi Folks!
I'm an Aussie author of friendship-centred SFF.
I write enby/aro/ace & more queer characters who pool (& sometimes battle) their autism/ADHD to understand mysterious enemy's motives.

📚 My Direct Store: payhip.com/EliseCarlson...

✨Epic Fantasy Trilogy: elisecarlson.com/ruarnon-tril... 1/2
Queer and Neurodiverse led, Epic SFF Request at your library. Direct from author. On Non-Zon stores. Background: countryside hills painted by Lawrence Mann Left: ebook and paperback covers of Ruarnon Trilogy books, all of which are framed by stone archways with glowing glyphs. 1; Manipulator's War (bronze armour clad soldier leans on spear beneath fire arrows raining down through the night. 2; Secrets of the Sorcery War (a sailing ships sails across bright blue waters towards sunlight, shining from between two high cliffs. 3; War in Sorcery's Shadow (lightening strikes from black storm clouds, down onto a magic shield around a brown crystal castle.) (Covers by Glint of Mischief) Right: paperback and ebook covers of Sythe Series book 1; Walking the Knife's Edge (Rarkin raise a hand gun, standing beside Miona raising glove fists, on a grassy hillside in the countryside.) #2; Countering the Hands of Crime. (Amon holds long range gun, Rarkin a hand gun, Miona and Rinth wear protective gloves as all stand in a row and green baggy Monster Containment uniforms. (Covers by Lawrence Mann).
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It's Aro Awareness Week! Shout out to my fellow Aros!

If you like fiction about aromantic characters -with partners and or friends- 23 of us (mostly aro ourselves) have put a book in this bundle.

The aro(aces) in my book, Manipulator's War, are building friendships.

♠️🌈📚💙 itch.io/b/3517/aroma...
Aro-spec Bundle graphic, featuring the covers of the 23 works (1 audiobook, 3 comics/graphic novels, 17 books, and 2 visual novels) in this bundle, stating the bundle price ($23) and the dates the bundle is available on Itch, (15-21 Feb).
February 15, 2026 at 1:03 PM
eliseswritings.bsky.social
Surprising no one, gen ai peddlers are bullshitting about gen ai 'solving' climate change.
See the article or video for graphs of Meta, Microsoft, Google and Amazon's energy consumption rocketing up, as they train gen ai.
ketanjoshi.co Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 3h
OKAY BIG ONE FOR YA

NEW report out today: I dig deep into how big tech has been muddling tech types and overstating evidence to claim "AI" will make global emissions drop like a stone....

Not only will it not, it seems to be verifiably doing the opposite!!

ketanjoshi.co/2026/02/17/b... + 📼+🧵>
February 17, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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ormakal.bsky.social
Planning a bundle of queer books next month. Sign up form will be open only till the 19th.

📚💙💕🌈📚🖤♿📚🌈📚🪐📚🌈♠️ 📚📦

forms.gle/yvQpWNFzhhaL...
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February 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM
eliseswritings.bsky.social
Indie Authors, the latest development in fake book clubs wanting you to pay them to not read your book scams, is emotional blackmail -threat of 1 star reviews for ignoring them. (Because we're rich enough to be worth multiple gen ai emails 🤪.)

You can use this Form to report scammers & blackmail 👇
February 17, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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eliseswritings.bsky.social
For Aro-Spec Week 💜🖤💚, I blogged my journey of identifying as aromantic. It involved;
-not reciprocating romantic feelings or affection
-finding dating wasn't for me
-being happily single
-developing friendships (largely) instead of romance in my epic fantasy & SciFi Fantasy.
On Being Aromantic
'Aromantic' and 'aro' weren't words people used, nor identities whose existence was acknowledged when I was a kid, or a teenager. I don't think I heard either term till I was in my early thirties. I g...
elisecarlson.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:57 PM
eliseswritings.bsky.social
"Gaza exposed this... in its most brutal form. The U.S. & Europe not only failed to stop genocide, they armed it, justified it, & normalized it. They watched hospitals, schools, refugee camps, & entire families pulverized. They watched starvation used as a weapon. They watched tens of thousands die"
eliseswritings.bsky.social Elise (they/them)🇦🇺 🏳️‍⚧️ @eliseswritings.bsky.social · 9h
"Palestinians were forced to recognize Israel, renounce armed resistance, surrender fundamental rights, and police their own society. Israel, by contrast, was never bound to define borders, halt the expansion of Jewish-only colonies, or recognize Palestinian sovereignty."
Sound like Trump's demands?
Oslo’s Legacy: De Facto Annexation and an International Mandate for Subjugation
The Oslo Accords were never a peace process. They were distractions, a scam to neutralize the Palestinian movement and give reactionary Arab dictators a
www.counterpunch.org
February 17, 2026 at 12:16 AM
eliseswritings.bsky.social
"Palestinians were forced to recognize Israel, renounce armed resistance, surrender fundamental rights, and police their own society. Israel, by contrast, was never bound to define borders, halt the expansion of Jewish-only colonies, or recognize Palestinian sovereignty."
Sound like Trump's demands?
Oslo’s Legacy: De Facto Annexation and an International Mandate for Subjugation
The Oslo Accords were never a peace process. They were distractions, a scam to neutralize the Palestinian movement and give reactionary Arab dictators a
www.counterpunch.org
February 17, 2026 at 12:12 AM
eliseswritings.bsky.social
For Aro-Spec Week 💜🖤💚, I blogged my journey of identifying as aromantic. It involved;
-not reciprocating romantic feelings or affection
-finding dating wasn't for me
-being happily single
-developing friendships (largely) instead of romance in my epic fantasy & SciFi Fantasy.
On Being Aromantic
'Aromantic' and 'aro' weren't words people used, nor identities whose existence was acknowledged when I was a kid, or a teenager. I don't think I heard either term till I was in my early thirties. I g...
elisecarlson.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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eliseswritings.bsky.social
Thanks for all the love for the Aro-Spec Bundle!
Aromantic rep isn't an easy one to find, so I especially appreciate the boosts on this one! 💜🖤💚 ♠️🌈📚💙
eliseswritings.bsky.social Elise (they/them)🇦🇺 🏳️‍⚧️ @eliseswritings.bsky.social · 1d
It's Aro Awareness Week! Shout out to my fellow Aros!

If you like fiction about aromantic characters -with partners and or friends- 23 of us (mostly aro ourselves) have put a book in this bundle.

The aro(aces) in my book, Manipulator's War, are building friendships.

♠️🌈📚💙 itch.io/b/3517/aroma...
Aro-spec Bundle graphic, featuring the covers of the 23 works (1 audiobook, 3 comics/graphic novels, 17 books, and 2 visual novels) in this bundle, stating the bundle price ($23) and the dates the bundle is available on Itch, (15-21 Feb).
February 16, 2026 at 4:57 AM
eliseswritings.bsky.social
Sounds like ChatWTF has hit a new low.

"In my view, these changes explicitly signal that OpenAI is making its profits a higher priority than the safety of its products."
OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders
OpenAI’s restructuring may serve as a test case for how society oversees the work of organizations with the potential to both provide benefits and harm humanity.
theconversation.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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I stole this from someone since there was no alt text and I couldn't repost.

#Aromantic #AroAce #Aromanticism #AromanticSpectrumAwarenessWeek #ASAW #Aro #Arospec
Screenshot of a picture posted on Instagram by the user letsbeperfectlyqueerpodcast. The picture states: Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week happens the week after Valentine's Day in February and is a time to celebrate and raise awareness of Aromantic identities. Throughout the week, Aromantic people and allies come together through conversations, social media, and education to share experiences, increase visibility, and build community. The Aromantic Alliance, Arospec, and Aromantic Visibility and Education Network, offer resources, events, and support. Screenshot of a picture on Instagram posted by user acesexeducation it states as follows Happy Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week! Aromantic describes people who experience little to no romantic attraction. Aromantic people may never experience romantic attraction, or rarely experience it, or only under certain circumstances. Aromantic people may feel life that's, Platonic, Familial, Affectionate, Nurturing, or may identify as Loveless. Aromantic people may be favorable towards Romance, indifferent towards romance, averse towards romance, or repulsed towards romance. Aromantic people may want companionate relationships, monogamous relationships, polyaffectionate relationships, queerplatonic relationships, or may be single at heart. Include Aromanticism in conversations around orientation, relationships, and romantic love. Aromanticism is a spectrum, an umbrella, and a shield. If the label feels right, use it. Screenshot of a picture posted on Instagram by the user letsbeperfectlyqueerpodcast. The picture states: Asexual vs Aromantic Asexual means someone experiences little to no sexual attraction. Aromantic means someone experiences little to no romantic attraction. Some people identify as both (AroAce), while others may be just one. For example, an asexual person might still want a romantic relationship without sex, while an aromantic person might not seek romantic relationships but still have deep friendships or other meaningful connections. Asexual people can absolutely experience love, connection, and closeness their relationships just might not center around sexual attraction. And some ace folks may still choose to take part in sexual activity for different personal reasons. Picture with red paper hearts clipped to a rope on top and below it says Amatonormativity is Bullshit Romantic relationships are not necessary for a fulfilling human life. They're nice, sure, if you want them. But they do not define one's worth in the world or one's worth to other people.
February 15, 2026 at 8:16 PM
eliseswritings.bsky.social
Thanks for all the love for the Aro-Spec Bundle!
Aromantic rep isn't an easy one to find, so I especially appreciate the boosts on this one! 💜🖤💚 ♠️🌈📚💙
eliseswritings.bsky.social Elise (they/them)🇦🇺 🏳️‍⚧️ @eliseswritings.bsky.social · 1d
It's Aro Awareness Week! Shout out to my fellow Aros!

If you like fiction about aromantic characters -with partners and or friends- 23 of us (mostly aro ourselves) have put a book in this bundle.

The aro(aces) in my book, Manipulator's War, are building friendships.

♠️🌈📚💙 itch.io/b/3517/aroma...
Aro-spec Bundle graphic, featuring the covers of the 23 works (1 audiobook, 3 comics/graphic novels, 17 books, and 2 visual novels) in this bundle, stating the bundle price ($23) and the dates the bundle is available on Itch, (15-21 Feb).
February 16, 2026 at 4:57 AM
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arospecweek.bsky.social
For this aromantic spectrum awareness week, we don't only want to share our inputs, but also ask for yours!

Here is the link to the askbox: www.askabox.com/answer.php?s...

Likes & reposts are very appreciated!

#Aromantic #ASAW #AromanticSpectrumAwarenessWeek
For this aromantic spectrum awareness week, we don't only want to share our inputs, but also ask for yours! Is there anything you would like the people you love to know about how it is to be aromantic? Anything you'd like to tell society about their views? Beyond media, we are real people with real wants and needs, and so by the end of this week we'd like to share all of your thoughts into a single message board. Let's gather our voices, we are not alone. An example of a message sent on the askbox Askbox title: Aroventing Description: What would you like people or loved ones to know? Question 1 (mandatory answer) You can use a name or just a symbol Example text: <3 Question 2 (mandatory answer) Message: Example text: it would be nice if people stopped assuming that when I talk about love, it's romantic love, as if the love that I feel for someone is immediately less for not being romantic
February 14, 2026 at 4:25 AM
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phenomenapress.bsky.social
It's #aromanticawarenessweek!!

To all our aro-spec friends out there, we see you and we love you! Keep sharing your stories, they deserve to be out in the world 💚
a person holding a large flag that has a green white and gray stripe
Alt: a person wearing a cape while holding a large aromantic flag (colours are dark green, light green, white, grey, and black)
media.tenor.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:01 AM
eliseswritings.bsky.social
Aromantic Spec Q's!
1. At 16 I learnt crush ≠ dating
2. 0 interest in dating -aro!
3. I felt fine. I don't do 'normal' 😉

5. People not understanding some of us AREN'T interested in romance 😒
6. ⬆️ quality time with friends & family

7. My aro MCs: Ruarnon &Linh in Ruarnon Trilogy. Spoilers in Sythe📚
2kyl4rk.bsky.social るんるん | happy aro week!! 🐈‍⬛🪽 @2kyl4rk.bsky.social · 1d
Attention to all aromantic ppl 🗣️ we did something for #ASAW! 💚 feel free to fill it up and post yours!!! Pls!! Steal away!! DJDJD.

Thanks to everyone who joined me in this project,

@sevarix.bsky.social
@staticavril.bsky.social
@pentagraham.bsky.social
@staroceanispeak69.bsky.social

#aromantic
AROMANTIC SPECTRUM QUESTIONS This is a small questionnaire to spread awareness and celebrate aromanticism this arospec week. (You can leave a question blank.) 01. How old were you when you realized you were arospec? 02. What made you realize your identity? 03. How did you feel when you realized your identity? 04. Do you use any microlabels? Where do you fall on the aromantic spectrum? 05. What are your biggest frustrations with being arospec? 06. What are your biggest joys about being arospec? 07. Any arospec OCs? 08. Any arospec HCs for your blorbos?
February 16, 2026 at 2:57 AM
eliseswritings.bsky.social
With the exception of posts about the Aro-Spec Book Bundle, there seems to be an insufficient amount of posts containing the word 'aro' on day 1 of Aromantic Awareness Week...

Where are my fellow aros? (I'll come back tomorrow to find out 😉.)
Good day to you/ goodnight as its bedtime Down Under!
eliseswritings.bsky.social Elise (they/them)🇦🇺 🏳️‍⚧️ @eliseswritings.bsky.social · 1d
I'm the kind of aro who can find romance interesting while two (ideally queer) people get to know each other. But when they start kissing/ dating, I tend to lose interest. (Same 4 ace & sex scenes 😉.)

I can't imagine having a partner. This aro-ace finds friends, family, self & the world enough. 💜🖤💚
February 15, 2026 at 2:16 PM
eliseswritings.bsky.social
I'm the kind of aro who can find romance interesting while two (ideally queer) people get to know each other. But when they start kissing/ dating, I tend to lose interest. (Same 4 ace & sex scenes 😉.)

I can't imagine having a partner. This aro-ace finds friends, family, self & the world enough. 💜🖤💚
February 15, 2026 at 1:21 PM
eliseswritings.bsky.social
It's Aro Awareness Week! Shout out to my fellow Aros!

If you like fiction about aromantic characters -with partners and or friends- 23 of us (mostly aro ourselves) have put a book in this bundle.

The aro(aces) in my book, Manipulator's War, are building friendships.

♠️🌈📚💙 itch.io/b/3517/aroma...
Aro-spec Bundle graphic, featuring the covers of the 23 works (1 audiobook, 3 comics/graphic novels, 17 books, and 2 visual novels) in this bundle, stating the bundle price ($23) and the dates the bundle is available on Itch, (15-21 Feb).
February 15, 2026 at 1:03 PM
eliseswritings.bsky.social
In the evening, I often meet rainbow lorikeets feasting on a tree near the supermarket. They chirp and chatter to me and each other, and study me right back.

They're my favourite Aussie birds, because they zip around, screeching like maniacs, with little consideration for personal space.
Two rainbow lorikeets sit side by side on a branch, one peering down at the camera.
February 15, 2026 at 12:42 PM
eliseswritings.bsky.social
In much better news; Aussie flotilla preparing for Gaza

Anny Mokotow: “I’m joining the Flotilla because I cannot stand by while Palestinian children die from starvation, homes & hospitals are bombed, and aid is blocked. As a child of Holocaust survivors, I believe “never again” means for everyone."
February 15, 2026 at 7:21 AM
eliseswritings.bsky.social
CW: US supplying fucked up weapons to Israel, for use in Gaza genocide.

Al Jazeera reported this in 2024. This is the first I've heard of it. Zionist cover up, anyone?
Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate
US-made thermal weapons burning at 3,500C caused 2,842 people to "evaporate" in Gaza, Al Jazeera investigation finds.
www.aljazeera.com
February 15, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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horatio-hornblower.bsky.social
#ALBO we are walking, blindfolded into danger with Palantir!

Please watch this real and pay attention to the MONSTER who now has access to all of our most sensitive data.

@albomp.bsky.social it is your responsibility to keep Australia safe.

Get Palantir OUT!

🇭🇲🦘🤠

#auspol
just-jack-1.bsky.social Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 2d
For those unaware, a quick primer on perhaps the most dangerous of the oligarchs.

Peter Thiel.
February 15, 2026 at 6:17 AM
eliseswritings.bsky.social
No, I don't have any interest in wrestling.
But listening to its Sydney fans shouting "Fuck ICE" on repeat?
Music to my ears 😄
nhathanielh.bsky.social NHATional Scissoring Day ✂️ @nhathanielh.bsky.social · 2d
more justified “FUCK ICE” chants #AEWGrandSlam
February 15, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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foxenlock.bsky.social
Be part of the first-ever book exploring transness in cyberpunk

Your support is an act of resistance in a time of surveillance & censorship

What’s more punk than that?

Not-for-profit crowdfund runs until March

Let’s chronicle the new cyberpunk canon together!

🔗 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
A white background overlaid with vertical lines of binary code. A trans femme person of colour fills up one side of the graphic with two mechanical limbs and one hand raised into the air. Beside them, text reads ‘Trans in the Machine: Chronicling the New Cyberpunk Canon’. Beneath, bolded in black, is text that reads ‘//Back Now’
February 9, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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weareallout.bsky.social
Slovakia is openly challenging EU law and human rights. The EU must act, and public pressure works. Add your name. 👇
Defend equality and LGBTI+ lives in Slovakia
Slovakia rewrote its Constitution to erase rights for LGBT+ people and reject international human rights protections. The EU has opened an infringement procedure – but stronger action depends on us.…
action.allout.org
February 14, 2026 at 11:36 AM