Sonia Sulaiman
@soniasulaiman.bsky.social
I write stories inspired by Palestinian folklore. Ignyte and Ember Award winning, Pushcart, Palestine Book, & Lammy noms. BNW and Locus finalist. (she/her) Clarion West '25
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Sonia Sulaiman
@soniasulaiman.bsky.social
· Dec 17
For the many new followers. Hi, I..
* write fantasy inspired by Palestinian folklore
*have been nominated for a few awards
* am spiritually fruity
* am aroace
* curate a reading list of Palestinian spec fic
soniasulaiman.com
* write fantasy inspired by Palestinian folklore
*have been nominated for a few awards
* am spiritually fruity
* am aroace
* curate a reading list of Palestinian spec fic
soniasulaiman.com
From what I gather, there are two ways in which the Jesus movement was kind of exceptional for its time. One is charmingly weird, and the other is revolutionary inside of the discussions around the Hellenic Mystery Cults. But mind you, there was all kinds of weirdness in Second Temple Judaism...
It is this need of early Christians to make him exceptional that begins the slide into shaping the anti Jewish narratives in the gospels. Contemporary Christians will emphasize his Jewishness, but only as an exceptional, model minority Jew.
The way I heard it, his fights with the other Pharisees was part of the gig. You had arguments with your peers over religious practice, interpretations of the Law and so on. He wasn’t exceptional in that regard. Pauline Christianity’s tradition is that he was this lone voice going against the grain.
December 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
From what I gather, there are two ways in which the Jesus movement was kind of exceptional for its time. One is charmingly weird, and the other is revolutionary inside of the discussions around the Hellenic Mystery Cults. But mind you, there was all kinds of weirdness in Second Temple Judaism...
Whenever I get groceries, specifically for Palestinian recipes, I think "they know." You can easily deduce a recipe from the ingredients.
December 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Whenever I get groceries, specifically for Palestinian recipes, I think "they know." You can easily deduce a recipe from the ingredients.
I just realized that an old friend of mine would undoubtedly say I'm "a good Lebanese" right now, because I'm dressed in various purple colours. He had this thing about Tyrian purple.
I'm not Lebanese, but that's how we met: we were at uni and he asked me to choose a colour.
I'm not Lebanese, but that's how we met: we were at uni and he asked me to choose a colour.
December 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I just realized that an old friend of mine would undoubtedly say I'm "a good Lebanese" right now, because I'm dressed in various purple colours. He had this thing about Tyrian purple.
I'm not Lebanese, but that's how we met: we were at uni and he asked me to choose a colour.
I'm not Lebanese, but that's how we met: we were at uni and he asked me to choose a colour.
I'm a writer of speculative fiction. Since stepping away from electoral politics, I'm slowly realizing that I really do need to be the one to imagine something else. My instincts have been to research, to 'do the reading,' to look for answers. But I think the point is that I have to create them.
December 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I'm a writer of speculative fiction. Since stepping away from electoral politics, I'm slowly realizing that I really do need to be the one to imagine something else. My instincts have been to research, to 'do the reading,' to look for answers. But I think the point is that I have to create them.
So, Mamdani is essentially green lighting the invasion of Venezuela, is that right? (Which is weird, I mean, he's a mayor...)
That didn't take long.
That didn't take long.
December 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
So, Mamdani is essentially green lighting the invasion of Venezuela, is that right? (Which is weird, I mean, he's a mayor...)
That didn't take long.
That didn't take long.
I think, a lot of the time, when we call politicians "cowards" for not stepping up for us, it's actually the case that they never wanted to in the first place. Cowardice implies that they would have protected us, if only they had the courage.
I just think they lack the principles.
I just think they lack the principles.
December 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I think, a lot of the time, when we call politicians "cowards" for not stepping up for us, it's actually the case that they never wanted to in the first place. Cowardice implies that they would have protected us, if only they had the courage.
I just think they lack the principles.
I just think they lack the principles.
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“My heart groans with pain for my kids, who are freezing in the cold out on the street as we search for shelter after the rain and winds destroyed our tent. They haven’t eaten anything since yesterday. We need 300$ to buy ablanket and food
Verified
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Verified
@mommunism.bsky.social
chuffed.org/project/1574...
December 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
“My heart groans with pain for my kids, who are freezing in the cold out on the street as we search for shelter after the rain and winds destroyed our tent. They haven’t eaten anything since yesterday. We need 300$ to buy ablanket and food
Verified
@mommunism.bsky.social
chuffed.org/project/1574...
Verified
@mommunism.bsky.social
chuffed.org/project/1574...
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It never ceases to astonish me that so many liberals have this idea in their head that ICE was some honorable law enforcement agency that didn't violate human rights before trump entered office when theyve literally been doing it since the bush administration
December 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
It never ceases to astonish me that so many liberals have this idea in their head that ICE was some honorable law enforcement agency that didn't violate human rights before trump entered office when theyve literally been doing it since the bush administration
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Absolute fucking cowards. Nothing in the Supreme Court ruling comprehensively established that it is unlawful to ever include us. You could fight that case and win if you were willing to take a risk for us.
December 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Absolute fucking cowards. Nothing in the Supreme Court ruling comprehensively established that it is unlawful to ever include us. You could fight that case and win if you were willing to take a risk for us.
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I enjoyed this book so much because I think it did exactly what Dr al-Rashid says she intended - conveyed her love of this topic in such a beautiful way for anyone to engage with. Get it someone for Christmas!
I wrote Between Two Rivers to share something I love in a way that anyone — whatever their work, prior knowledge, or exhaustion levels — could enjoy.
So many writers have done this for me on topics I’d never have time for a deep dive on (trees, the ocean, eels), and I wanted to do this for others❣️
So many writers have done this for me on topics I’d never have time for a deep dive on (trees, the ocean, eels), and I wanted to do this for others❣️
December 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I enjoyed this book so much because I think it did exactly what Dr al-Rashid says she intended - conveyed her love of this topic in such a beautiful way for anyone to engage with. Get it someone for Christmas!
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I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Muhammad. Muhammad worked in his father’s electrical appliances store but it was destroyed. He is using his fundraiser to help his 17 year old brother Muhannad who was shot while trying to get aid at the US site and had his spleen removed
December 3, 2025 at 10:23 AM
I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Muhammad. Muhammad worked in his father’s electrical appliances store but it was destroyed. He is using his fundraiser to help his 17 year old brother Muhannad who was shot while trying to get aid at the US site and had his spleen removed
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This is David Irving-level genocide denial and she should never be allowed to speak in polite society again. Which is why she's speaking in Israel.
December 3, 2025 at 3:50 AM
This is David Irving-level genocide denial and she should never be allowed to speak in polite society again. Which is why she's speaking in Israel.
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I am living in pain and sorrow after my home was destroyed. My children try to sleep in fear and cold, and all we have left is the mercy of kind hearts. With your support, we can rise again. Every contribution brings warmth back to my family. .
tinyurl.com/SamaasFamily
tinyurl.com/SamaasFamily
December 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I am living in pain and sorrow after my home was destroyed. My children try to sleep in fear and cold, and all we have left is the mercy of kind hearts. With your support, we can rise again. Every contribution brings warmth back to my family. .
tinyurl.com/SamaasFamily
tinyurl.com/SamaasFamily
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The poll for the first book club read could go either way at this point. But it sure is getting interesting! Join my Patreon and you too can vote for our January book! www.patreon.com/posts/vote-f...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The poll for the first book club read could go either way at this point. But it sure is getting interesting! Join my Patreon and you too can vote for our January book! www.patreon.com/posts/vote-f...
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Does anyone have suggestions for SF & F in which the main character is a full time wheelchair user?
Literally asking this for a friend who uses a chair and wants to see themselves in a book.
Literally asking this for a friend who uses a chair and wants to see themselves in a book.
December 3, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Does anyone have suggestions for SF & F in which the main character is a full time wheelchair user?
Literally asking this for a friend who uses a chair and wants to see themselves in a book.
Literally asking this for a friend who uses a chair and wants to see themselves in a book.
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I just backed MUSA: LION OF MALI - A 120 PAGE HISTORICAL FANTASY EPIC! on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/tjs...
MUSA: LION OF MALI - A 120 PAGE HISTORICAL FANTASY EPIC!
Mansa Musa, the wealthiest man in history, steps off the pages of legend in this epic tale of family, magic, and empire-building.
www.kickstarter.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I just backed MUSA: LION OF MALI - A 120 PAGE HISTORICAL FANTASY EPIC! on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/tjs...
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Dedham Priest pissing off all the right people by removing Jesus from the church's nativity scene and putting up an ICE WAS HERE sign in His place.
www.boston25news.com/news/local/i...
www.boston25news.com/news/local/i...
‘ICE was here’: Dedham church sparks outrage over nativity scene with political message
A Dedham church is causing controversy over another political statement in their Nativity scene this holiday season.
www.boston25news.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Dedham Priest pissing off all the right people by removing Jesus from the church's nativity scene and putting up an ICE WAS HERE sign in His place.
www.boston25news.com/news/local/i...
www.boston25news.com/news/local/i...
I have the heat on, technically. I can’t adjust it. The management pays the heat, of course. I’m dressed in the hat and scarf I made, long sleeve shirt, a thick hoodie, fleece lined leggings and sweat pants, crappy cotton socks, and my dog stole my blanket. It is le cold in here!
December 3, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I have the heat on, technically. I can’t adjust it. The management pays the heat, of course. I’m dressed in the hat and scarf I made, long sleeve shirt, a thick hoodie, fleece lined leggings and sweat pants, crappy cotton socks, and my dog stole my blanket. It is le cold in here!
I think this is a somewhat niche joke, but I’m pleased by it. (Part of a discussion about the various traditions that have grown up around Jesus).
Of all the different versions, I think I like the ones from some of the non canon books, and the one in the Quranic traditions best.
Paul can go eat a ham.
Paul can go eat a ham.
December 3, 2025 at 2:25 AM
I think this is a somewhat niche joke, but I’m pleased by it. (Part of a discussion about the various traditions that have grown up around Jesus).
I didn’t know that Disabled People Destroy Science Fiction made it to publication! What a delight!
Yup! They didn't hit the horror stretch goal, but they did both science fiction and fantasy issues.
www.uncannymagazine.com/issues/uncan...
www.uncannymagazine.com/issues/uncan...
Uncanny Magazine Issue Twenty-Four - Uncanny Magazine
Welcome to Uncanny Magazine Issue Twenty-Four, our Special Disabled People Destroy Science Fiction issue! All of the content will be available for purchase as an eBook (PDF, EPUB, MOBI) on September 4...
www.uncannymagazine.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I didn’t know that Disabled People Destroy Science Fiction made it to publication! What a delight!
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Kind of surreal to see my name on the cover of this month’s @fantasymagazine.bsky.social :)
and the issue 99 COVER ✨
Asterisa, Weaver of Constellations, by Babs Webb
Asterisa, Weaver of Constellations, by Babs Webb
December 2, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Kind of surreal to see my name on the cover of this month’s @fantasymagazine.bsky.social :)
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I wrote ‘Where is the Left?’ for the New Internationalist and have been really heartened by how much it’s resonated with people organising across a wide range of groups and in such a vast array of different places
You can read the article here newint.org/protest/2025...
You can read the article here newint.org/protest/2025...
Where is the left?
Radical organizing was once backed up by a network of physical spaces. How can we rebuild them to support the movements we need now? By Rosie Hampton.
newint.org
December 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I wrote ‘Where is the Left?’ for the New Internationalist and have been really heartened by how much it’s resonated with people organising across a wide range of groups and in such a vast array of different places
You can read the article here newint.org/protest/2025...
You can read the article here newint.org/protest/2025...
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Carney made sure to get the legislation allowing them to override laws and rights into the books immediately.
Clean drinking water? Hey these things take time!
I hate this guy more every single day.
Clean drinking water? Hey these things take time!
I hate this guy more every single day.
Carney says First Nations clean water legislation will come next spring
Carney says First Nations clean water legislation will come next spring
First Nations chiefs voted unanimously today to press the government to uphold the oil tanker ban off the northern British Columbia coast.
www.thestar.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Carney made sure to get the legislation allowing them to override laws and rights into the books immediately.
Clean drinking water? Hey these things take time!
I hate this guy more every single day.
Clean drinking water? Hey these things take time!
I hate this guy more every single day.
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do i know anyone with "librarian status" on Goodreads who can help me fix my author page (i've applied before - & just now again! - try to get control over it but it hasn't happened yet) 😩
would love to update the links, get rid of the books that aren't mine, delete the wrong pronouns (!)
would love to update the links, get rid of the books that aren't mine, delete the wrong pronouns (!)
December 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
do i know anyone with "librarian status" on Goodreads who can help me fix my author page (i've applied before - & just now again! - try to get control over it but it hasn't happened yet) 😩
would love to update the links, get rid of the books that aren't mine, delete the wrong pronouns (!)
would love to update the links, get rid of the books that aren't mine, delete the wrong pronouns (!)
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Yo this GFM for Austin trans housing has a $100K match that could be life changing for the organization. They are specifically asking local celebs to help with meeting the goal.
I immediately thought @andreagrimes.com @kitoconnell.com and @oliviamesser.bsky.social may want to boost?
I immediately thought @andreagrimes.com @kitoconnell.com and @oliviamesser.bsky.social may want to boost?
Donate to Trans Austinites Deserve Shelter: Support Queertopia NOW, organized by Queertopia TX
Austin TX is rated one of the top cities in America to live in … Queertopia TX needs your support for Trans Austinites Deserve Shelter: Support Queertopia NOW
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December 3, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Yo this GFM for Austin trans housing has a $100K match that could be life changing for the organization. They are specifically asking local celebs to help with meeting the goal.
I immediately thought @andreagrimes.com @kitoconnell.com and @oliviamesser.bsky.social may want to boost?
I immediately thought @andreagrimes.com @kitoconnell.com and @oliviamesser.bsky.social may want to boost?