Amanda McCrina
@mccrina.bsky.social
Writer of historical fiction (next: BEYOND SEVEN FORESTS, 2/3/26) • Polish-American • ❤️ cats, coffee, Frank Sinatra • Rep: @jenniekendrick.bsky.social
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Amanda McCrina
@mccrina.bsky.social
· Nov 8
Kirkus had lovely things to say about BEYOND SEVEN FORESTS.
Full review: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
Full review: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
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The narrative of exceptional Ukrainian resilience is one of the most harmful tropes I’ve seen during this war.
Yes, we refuse to give up. Yes, we have picnics in -15°C. Yes, we keep living, drinking coffee, and even laughing occasionally, but all of this stems from a lack of choice.
Yes, we refuse to give up. Yes, we have picnics in -15°C. Yes, we keep living, drinking coffee, and even laughing occasionally, but all of this stems from a lack of choice.
January 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The narrative of exceptional Ukrainian resilience is one of the most harmful tropes I’ve seen during this war.
Yes, we refuse to give up. Yes, we have picnics in -15°C. Yes, we keep living, drinking coffee, and even laughing occasionally, but all of this stems from a lack of choice.
Yes, we refuse to give up. Yes, we have picnics in -15°C. Yes, we keep living, drinking coffee, and even laughing occasionally, but all of this stems from a lack of choice.
At our anti-ICE protest this week, one guy driving past rolled down his window to tell us (reasonably, I'm sure he thought) that no one who came here "legally" had anything to worry about.
There are still people deluded enough to think this is about legality.
There are still people deluded enough to think this is about legality.
Native Americans are being swept up by ICE in Minneapolis, tribes say www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Native Americans are being swept up by ICE in Minneapolis, tribes say
Tribal leaders say Indigenous people have been stopped, questioned, harassed and, in some cases, detained solely on the basis of their skin color or names.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:13 AM
At our anti-ICE protest this week, one guy driving past rolled down his window to tell us (reasonably, I'm sure he thought) that no one who came here "legally" had anything to worry about.
There are still people deluded enough to think this is about legality.
There are still people deluded enough to think this is about legality.
Happy to share a bit of the positive review from Booklist for BEYOND SEVEN FORESTS! The full review will be out February 1.
“McCrina has created characters with depth and complicated backstories . . . [A] thoughtful human account of the impact of war.”
#BookSky
“McCrina has created characters with depth and complicated backstories . . . [A] thoughtful human account of the impact of war.”
#BookSky
![“McCrina has created characters with depth and complicated backstories . . . [A] thoughtful human account of the impact of war.”
Booklist](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q3xz3vcyzr3lviccerzoccud/bafkreifblgmakdm3bz2jz4n7rmvaqqt6xllaaqauvjoqbcgoutxelxdxiy@jpeg)
January 16, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Happy to share a bit of the positive review from Booklist for BEYOND SEVEN FORESTS! The full review will be out February 1.
“McCrina has created characters with depth and complicated backstories . . . [A] thoughtful human account of the impact of war.”
#BookSky
“McCrina has created characters with depth and complicated backstories . . . [A] thoughtful human account of the impact of war.”
#BookSky
At this point, it's going to take generations' worth of hard work to undo the damage trump has done to our relations with our allies.
NEW and WOW: Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, and Canada are sending troops to Greenland amid continued threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to annex the territory, multiple outlets reported. www.newsweek.com/greenland-ge...
Germany, other NATO allies sending troops to Greenland amid Trump threats
Trump said Wednesday anything less than U.S. control of Greenland would be "unacceptable" in a warning to NATO allies about Arctic security.
www.newsweek.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:47 AM
At this point, it's going to take generations' worth of hard work to undo the damage trump has done to our relations with our allies.
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I’m Ukrainian , not a U.S. citizen, but I’m reacting to what’s happening in Minnesota now because I believe the feeling you are seen and your troubles are seen is one of the most precious things we can give each other. as a Ukrainian , i know this first hand.
January 14, 2026 at 11:20 PM
I’m Ukrainian , not a U.S. citizen, but I’m reacting to what’s happening in Minnesota now because I believe the feeling you are seen and your troubles are seen is one of the most precious things we can give each other. as a Ukrainian , i know this first hand.
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We have a fascinating behind-the-scenes interview for you today! Translator Boris Dralyuk on the music of language, softening difficult messages for children, what makes Who Will Make the Snow? distinctly Ukrainian...and his creative collaboration with Jennifer Croft
worldkidlit.org/2026/01/12/i...
worldkidlit.org/2026/01/12/i...
January 14, 2026 at 9:30 AM
We have a fascinating behind-the-scenes interview for you today! Translator Boris Dralyuk on the music of language, softening difficult messages for children, what makes Who Will Make the Snow? distinctly Ukrainian...and his creative collaboration with Jennifer Croft
worldkidlit.org/2026/01/12/i...
worldkidlit.org/2026/01/12/i...
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"Across Hispanic churches in the Twin Cities, attendance has dropped to less than half of what it was," pastor Joel Ramirez writes.
Opinion | A day in the life of a Hispanic pastor during Minnesota’s ICE surge
"Across Hispanic churches in the Twin Cities, attendance has dropped to less than half of what it was," pastor Joel Ramirez writes.
bit.ly
January 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
"Across Hispanic churches in the Twin Cities, attendance has dropped to less than half of what it was," pastor Joel Ramirez writes.
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Katy Dycus and I spoke about the Prokhaskos’ WHO WILL MAKE THE SNOW? some months ago. This winter, as Russia relentlessly bombards cities and energy stations, plunging Ukraine into freezing darkness, the book feels more necessary than ever. @jenniferlcroft.bsky.social worldkidlit.org/2026/01/12/i...
January 13, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Katy Dycus and I spoke about the Prokhaskos’ WHO WILL MAKE THE SNOW? some months ago. This winter, as Russia relentlessly bombards cities and energy stations, plunging Ukraine into freezing darkness, the book feels more necessary than ever. @jenniferlcroft.bsky.social worldkidlit.org/2026/01/12/i...
US feeling more and more like a failed state.
January 12, 2026 at 7:12 PM
US feeling more and more like a failed state.
Proud of everyone who showed up on short notice in the cold in Brentwood, Tennessee.
#IceOut
#IceOutForGood
#IceOut
#IceOutForGood
January 11, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Proud of everyone who showed up on short notice in the cold in Brentwood, Tennessee.
#IceOut
#IceOutForGood
#IceOut
#IceOutForGood
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Problems with heating and electricity in Kyiv, and -11, so this Kyiv couple made this ‘invincibility point’ for stray cats near their house with cute cat houses and heated rugs❤️🩹✨
January 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Problems with heating and electricity in Kyiv, and -11, so this Kyiv couple made this ‘invincibility point’ for stray cats near their house with cute cat houses and heated rugs❤️🩹✨
Reposted by Amanda McCrina
We put out a call for #ICEOutForGood vigils 24 hours ago. There are now more than 1000 events taking place across the country this weekend. Find yours: www.mobilize.us?tag_ids=2913...
January 10, 2026 at 2:42 AM
We put out a call for #ICEOutForGood vigils 24 hours ago. There are now more than 1000 events taking place across the country this weekend. Find yours: www.mobilize.us?tag_ids=2913...
Will the people clutching pearls about the mayor's f-bomb clutch their pearls about this one, I wonder?
SHOCK CELL PHONE VIDEO: Renee Good's final words to her murderer: “That’s fine dude, I’m not mad at you.”
ICE agent Jonathan Ross after shooting and killing her seconds later: “Fuckin’ bitch.”
Via Alpha News
ICE agent Jonathan Ross after shooting and killing her seconds later: “Fuckin’ bitch.”
Via Alpha News
January 9, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Will the people clutching pearls about the mayor's f-bomb clutch their pearls about this one, I wonder?
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There’s been no electricity or heating since 3am and there’s a snow storm
January 9, 2026 at 1:22 PM
There’s been no electricity or heating since 3am and there’s a snow storm
"just doing his job" didn't hold water at Nuremberg and doesn't now
January 9, 2026 at 4:32 AM
"just doing his job" didn't hold water at Nuremberg and doesn't now
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Abolish ICE, dissolve and redistribute DHS, and prosecute aggressively.
January 8, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Abolish ICE, dissolve and redistribute DHS, and prosecute aggressively.
Yup. It's not "trump's occupation of Venezuela."
We've spent years trying to get people to recognize *russia's invasion of Ukraine, *russia's genocide in Ukraine, *russia's kidnapping of Ukrainian children. Not just putin's.
No shirking our own responsibility. That goes for Congress and all of us.
We've spent years trying to get people to recognize *russia's invasion of Ukraine, *russia's genocide in Ukraine, *russia's kidnapping of Ukrainian children. Not just putin's.
No shirking our own responsibility. That goes for Congress and all of us.
January 4, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Yup. It's not "trump's occupation of Venezuela."
We've spent years trying to get people to recognize *russia's invasion of Ukraine, *russia's genocide in Ukraine, *russia's kidnapping of Ukrainian children. Not just putin's.
No shirking our own responsibility. That goes for Congress and all of us.
We've spent years trying to get people to recognize *russia's invasion of Ukraine, *russia's genocide in Ukraine, *russia's kidnapping of Ukrainian children. Not just putin's.
No shirking our own responsibility. That goes for Congress and all of us.
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Absolutely insane to see so many posts today claiming Trump’s decision to grab Maduro in Venezuela will somehow embolden Putin to do likewise in Ukraine.
NEWSFLASH: Putin has already been trying to kill Zelenskyy since the very start of the invasion and has utter contempt for international law
NEWSFLASH: Putin has already been trying to kill Zelenskyy since the very start of the invasion and has utter contempt for international law
January 3, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Absolutely insane to see so many posts today claiming Trump’s decision to grab Maduro in Venezuela will somehow embolden Putin to do likewise in Ukraine.
NEWSFLASH: Putin has already been trying to kill Zelenskyy since the very start of the invasion and has utter contempt for international law
NEWSFLASH: Putin has already been trying to kill Zelenskyy since the very start of the invasion and has utter contempt for international law
Every argument supporting what we just did in Venezuela falls apart when you remember that not quite five months ago, American soldiers were on their knees rolling out a red carpet for *putin*.
January 4, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Every argument supporting what we just did in Venezuela falls apart when you remember that not quite five months ago, American soldiers were on their knees rolling out a red carpet for *putin*.
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It would be so cool if the United States Congress still existed.
January 4, 2026 at 5:04 AM
It would be so cool if the United States Congress still existed.
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Venezuela may seem like a tactical loss for Russia, but in fact it's a strategic win for Putin's vision of the world. new essay:
hegemon.substack.com/p/venezuela-...
hegemon.substack.com/p/venezuela-...
Venezuela Is a Gift to Putin
and a harbinger of more Russian aggression in Europe
hegemon.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Venezuela may seem like a tactical loss for Russia, but in fact it's a strategic win for Putin's vision of the world. new essay:
hegemon.substack.com/p/venezuela-...
hegemon.substack.com/p/venezuela-...
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There are some horrible analogies flying around today. A reminder: the US kidnapping of Maduro in no way justifies, vindicates, or lifts responsibility from the Ru govt or the Ru people. Their war against Ukraine continues to be an unprovoked act of aggression with war crimes and genocidal intent.
January 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
There are some horrible analogies flying around today. A reminder: the US kidnapping of Maduro in no way justifies, vindicates, or lifts responsibility from the Ru govt or the Ru people. Their war against Ukraine continues to be an unprovoked act of aggression with war crimes and genocidal intent.
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The boy killed in a russian missile strike on Kharkiv was only three years old. His name was Maksym. His mother is still considered missing. The photo shows all that remains of their home.
January 2, 2026 at 8:21 PM
The boy killed in a russian missile strike on Kharkiv was only three years old. His name was Maksym. His mother is still considered missing. The photo shows all that remains of their home.
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🐈⬛👓FUNDRAISER: BALLISTIC GLASSES FOR TEAM SOLO 👓🐈⬛
Our 1st fundraiser of the year is for ballistic glasses for Team Solo.
Thanks to a nonprofit in CA, we’re able to provide NATO-approved ballistic glasses for $8.50/pair.
PayPal: [email protected]
501c3: AerialReliefGroup.org/donate
Our 1st fundraiser of the year is for ballistic glasses for Team Solo.
Thanks to a nonprofit in CA, we’re able to provide NATO-approved ballistic glasses for $8.50/pair.
PayPal: [email protected]
501c3: AerialReliefGroup.org/donate
January 1, 2026 at 8:44 PM
🐈⬛👓FUNDRAISER: BALLISTIC GLASSES FOR TEAM SOLO 👓🐈⬛
Our 1st fundraiser of the year is for ballistic glasses for Team Solo.
Thanks to a nonprofit in CA, we’re able to provide NATO-approved ballistic glasses for $8.50/pair.
PayPal: [email protected]
501c3: AerialReliefGroup.org/donate
Our 1st fundraiser of the year is for ballistic glasses for Team Solo.
Thanks to a nonprofit in CA, we’re able to provide NATO-approved ballistic glasses for $8.50/pair.
PayPal: [email protected]
501c3: AerialReliefGroup.org/donate
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VIDEO: the moment when a Russian ballistic missile hit a residential area in Kharkiv City, Ukraine this afternoon, partially collapsing a 5-level apartment building + the rescue op on site.
30+ people got injured, more are feared to be trapped under the rubble.
30+ people got injured, more are feared to be trapped under the rubble.
January 2, 2026 at 6:16 PM
VIDEO: the moment when a Russian ballistic missile hit a residential area in Kharkiv City, Ukraine this afternoon, partially collapsing a 5-level apartment building + the rescue op on site.
30+ people got injured, more are feared to be trapped under the rubble.
30+ people got injured, more are feared to be trapped under the rubble.