Spoonie Authors Network
@spoonieauthnet.bsky.social
A community initiative for authors and publishing professionals who manage spoons. Founded by Cait Gordon. (Logo is a grey spoon in the center of an open book of light purple and dark grey pages.)
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I’d love to build on this starter pack of talented authors! Let me know if you’re interested in joining! To me, there’s nothing like encouraging and supportive disabled creatives! Also we can learn about their books and other cool things! #Disability #WritingCommunity
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#SpoonieAuthChat folks, I’m managing a horrible back, and I’m trying to fit in work for a client (I’m an editor), so I need to just put this chat on hold for two weeks. But I’ll be back the week of Feb 9! I’ll miss interacting with you all!
January 26, 2026 at 4:47 PM
#SpoonieAuthChat folks, I’m managing a horrible back, and I’m trying to fit in work for a client (I’m an editor), so I need to just put this chat on hold for two weeks. But I’ll be back the week of Feb 9! I’ll miss interacting with you all!
Check out these reads by neurodivergent authors! #SpoonieAuthChat #BookSky
Check out the Neurodivergence in Queer Romance event!🏳️🌈
🏳️🌈 Learn more about all the books at tinyurl.com/ndiqr-info
🏳️🌈 These are only available to download until January 31, with a new collection launching in February. Check out January’s books at: books.bookfunnel.com/neurodiverge...
🏳️🌈 Learn more about all the books at tinyurl.com/ndiqr-info
🏳️🌈 These are only available to download until January 31, with a new collection launching in February. Check out January’s books at: books.bookfunnel.com/neurodiverge...
January 24, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Check out these reads by neurodivergent authors! #SpoonieAuthChat #BookSky
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Well, I'm pretty much always shameless. And I'm known for my shamelessly queer space opera novels, mostly the books in my Maverick Heart series. Think Killjoys meets Firefly, only queer! Or Queers..... In..... Spaaaaaaaace!
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stephengrahamking.com/books/
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stephengrahamking.com/books/
January 23, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Well, I'm pretty much always shameless. And I'm known for my shamelessly queer space opera novels, mostly the books in my Maverick Heart series. Think Killjoys meets Firefly, only queer! Or Queers..... In..... Spaaaaaaaace!
#SpoonieAuthChat
stephengrahamking.com/books/
#SpoonieAuthChat
stephengrahamking.com/books/
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I am not feeling shameless, but I'll do it anyways!! I've got a manuscript with betas for some queer extreme horror, but I also have a poetry collection I put together myself up on Itch - as well as other art from my other life! It's all linked in my bio~
#SpoonieAuthChat
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Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 23, 2026:
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's Shameless Promo Friday! Share with us all the awesome things!
(Please quote-post and add
#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's Shameless Promo Friday! Share with us all the awesome things!
(Please quote-post and add
#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
January 23, 2026 at 5:18 PM
I am not feeling shameless, but I'll do it anyways!! I've got a manuscript with betas for some queer extreme horror, but I also have a poetry collection I put together myself up on Itch - as well as other art from my other life! It's all linked in my bio~
#SpoonieAuthChat
#SpoonieAuthChat
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I have two books:
Sword of the Voivode. A High Fantasy about a trans man saving his estranged family from a former friend turned abuser.
Last Wolves of Paris: Historic Urban Fantasy where a transmasc werewolf teams up with a vampire to solve murders. I'll also be a guest at Ret-Con #SpoonieAuthChat
Sword of the Voivode. A High Fantasy about a trans man saving his estranged family from a former friend turned abuser.
Last Wolves of Paris: Historic Urban Fantasy where a transmasc werewolf teams up with a vampire to solve murders. I'll also be a guest at Ret-Con #SpoonieAuthChat
January 23, 2026 at 5:24 PM
I have two books:
Sword of the Voivode. A High Fantasy about a trans man saving his estranged family from a former friend turned abuser.
Last Wolves of Paris: Historic Urban Fantasy where a transmasc werewolf teams up with a vampire to solve murders. I'll also be a guest at Ret-Con #SpoonieAuthChat
Sword of the Voivode. A High Fantasy about a trans man saving his estranged family from a former friend turned abuser.
Last Wolves of Paris: Historic Urban Fantasy where a transmasc werewolf teams up with a vampire to solve murders. I'll also be a guest at Ret-Con #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 23, 2026:
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's Shameless Promo Friday! Share with us all the awesome things!
(Please quote-post and add
#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's Shameless Promo Friday! Share with us all the awesome things!
(Please quote-post and add
#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
January 23, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 23, 2026:
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's Shameless Promo Friday! Share with us all the awesome things!
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's Shameless Promo Friday! Share with us all the awesome things!
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 22, 2026:
What do you hope folks will think of your latest book or WIP?
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What do you hope folks will think of your latest book or WIP?
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January 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 22, 2026:
What do you hope folks will think of your latest book or WIP?
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What do you hope folks will think of your latest book or WIP?
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Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons),
January 21, 2026:
Are there book cover or interior artists you love working with?
Are you a book cover or interior artist?
(No Al-generated recs.)
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January 21, 2026:
Are there book cover or interior artists you love working with?
Are you a book cover or interior artist?
(No Al-generated recs.)
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January 21, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons),
January 21, 2026:
Are there book cover or interior artists you love working with?
Are you a book cover or interior artist?
(No Al-generated recs.)
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
January 21, 2026:
Are there book cover or interior artists you love working with?
Are you a book cover or interior artist?
(No Al-generated recs.)
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
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#SpoonieAuthChat Jan. 20
I actually just started dipping my toe into making zines. I thought it would be a great way to present info for open education and open access resources for folks. 😆 I've even made one or two.
When I have a bit more energy, I plan on making them available for free. 🥰
I actually just started dipping my toe into making zines. I thought it would be a great way to present info for open education and open access resources for folks. 😆 I've even made one or two.
When I have a bit more energy, I plan on making them available for free. 🥰
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 20, 2026:
Do we have any zine creators out there? #Zines are awesome!
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Do we have any zine creators out there? #Zines are awesome!
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January 21, 2026 at 1:30 AM
#SpoonieAuthChat Jan. 20
I actually just started dipping my toe into making zines. I thought it would be a great way to present info for open education and open access resources for folks. 😆 I've even made one or two.
When I have a bit more energy, I plan on making them available for free. 🥰
I actually just started dipping my toe into making zines. I thought it would be a great way to present info for open education and open access resources for folks. 😆 I've even made one or two.
When I have a bit more energy, I plan on making them available for free. 🥰
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 20, 2026:
Do we have any zine creators out there? #Zines are awesome!
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
Do we have any zine creators out there? #Zines are awesome!
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
January 20, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 20, 2026:
Do we have any zine creators out there? #Zines are awesome!
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
Do we have any zine creators out there? #Zines are awesome!
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
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Spoons just won't hold the same anymore. #SpoonieAuthChat
January 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Spoons just won't hold the same anymore. #SpoonieAuthChat
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“Yes, hello? I would like to file a missing spoons report!”
I feel like I am trying to work while everything around me is on fire. #SpoonieAuthChat
I feel like I am trying to work while everything around me is on fire. #SpoonieAuthChat
January 19, 2026 at 8:01 PM
“Yes, hello? I would like to file a missing spoons report!”
I feel like I am trying to work while everything around me is on fire. #SpoonieAuthChat
I feel like I am trying to work while everything around me is on fire. #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 19, 2026:
How are your spoons holding out? Mental health spoons also really count here!
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How are your spoons holding out? Mental health spoons also really count here!
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January 19, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 19, 2026:
How are your spoons holding out? Mental health spoons also really count here!
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
How are your spoons holding out? Mental health spoons also really count here!
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 16, 2026:
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS? Because it's Shameless Promo Friday! Share with us all the awesome things!
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ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS? Because it's Shameless Promo Friday! Share with us all the awesome things!
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January 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 16, 2026:
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS? Because it's Shameless Promo Friday! Share with us all the awesome things!
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ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS? Because it's Shameless Promo Friday! Share with us all the awesome things!
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Just that female dragons share an anatomical oddity with female hyenas, which will be a fun discovery for the male protagonist. Pseudopenis time!
Just that female dragons share an anatomical oddity with female hyenas, which will be a fun discovery for the male protagonist. Pseudopenis time!
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 15, 2026:
Do you have a fun fact about your current work-in-progress?
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Do you have a fun fact about your current work-in-progress?
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January 15, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Just that female dragons share an anatomical oddity with female hyenas, which will be a fun discovery for the male protagonist. Pseudopenis time!
Just that female dragons share an anatomical oddity with female hyenas, which will be a fun discovery for the male protagonist. Pseudopenis time!
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Yes! I was in a Twitter conversation years ago, and I told people not to dare me to write a romance novel. Because it’ll be awkward and weird and called something like Hot Wings and Sauciness. Dear reader, they dared me. And I couldn’t resist. #SpoonieAuthChat
January 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Yes! I was in a Twitter conversation years ago, and I told people not to dare me to write a romance novel. Because it’ll be awkward and weird and called something like Hot Wings and Sauciness. Dear reader, they dared me. And I couldn’t resist. #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 15, 2026:
Do you have a fun fact about your current work-in-progress?
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Do you have a fun fact about your current work-in-progress?
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January 15, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 15, 2026:
Do you have a fun fact about your current work-in-progress?
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Do you have a fun fact about your current work-in-progress?
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Day-to-day is how I take things right now.
Sometimes I can sit down and crank out art. Others it's easy to sit and write an essay or blog.
The rest?
I knit because it takes just enough attention to distract me yet isn't demanding.
And I get something pretty on the other end.
#SpoonieAuthChat
Sometimes I can sit down and crank out art. Others it's easy to sit and write an essay or blog.
The rest?
I knit because it takes just enough attention to distract me yet isn't demanding.
And I get something pretty on the other end.
#SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 13, 2026:
It can be challenging to be creative during stressful times. How are you doing?
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It can be challenging to be creative during stressful times. How are you doing?
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January 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Day-to-day is how I take things right now.
Sometimes I can sit down and crank out art. Others it's easy to sit and write an essay or blog.
The rest?
I knit because it takes just enough attention to distract me yet isn't demanding.
And I get something pretty on the other end.
#SpoonieAuthChat
Sometimes I can sit down and crank out art. Others it's easy to sit and write an essay or blog.
The rest?
I knit because it takes just enough attention to distract me yet isn't demanding.
And I get something pretty on the other end.
#SpoonieAuthChat
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Can I just lay on the floor and laugh until I sob? Honestly though I'd been doing okay until last week coupled with a big milestone birthday this week and now cue a Quantum Leap level "oh boy....."
Sending lots of love and support to my fellow spoonie authors!
#SpoonieAuthChat
Sending lots of love and support to my fellow spoonie authors!
#SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 13, 2026:
It can be challenging to be creative during stressful times. How are you doing?
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It can be challenging to be creative during stressful times. How are you doing?
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January 13, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Can I just lay on the floor and laugh until I sob? Honestly though I'd been doing okay until last week coupled with a big milestone birthday this week and now cue a Quantum Leap level "oh boy....."
Sending lots of love and support to my fellow spoonie authors!
#SpoonieAuthChat
Sending lots of love and support to my fellow spoonie authors!
#SpoonieAuthChat
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#SpoonieAuthChat Doing what I can tbh & letting the rest go. Some things I can return to later, urgent things need focus.
On partial bedrest this week. So I keep things slow, affirming that this is a valid, gentle way of sustaining momentum between rest and tasks. #wip #process
On partial bedrest this week. So I keep things slow, affirming that this is a valid, gentle way of sustaining momentum between rest and tasks. #wip #process
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 13, 2026:
It can be challenging to be creative during stressful times. How are you doing?
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It can be challenging to be creative during stressful times. How are you doing?
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January 14, 2026 at 8:31 AM
#SpoonieAuthChat Doing what I can tbh & letting the rest go. Some things I can return to later, urgent things need focus.
On partial bedrest this week. So I keep things slow, affirming that this is a valid, gentle way of sustaining momentum between rest and tasks. #wip #process
On partial bedrest this week. So I keep things slow, affirming that this is a valid, gentle way of sustaining momentum between rest and tasks. #wip #process
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2026:
* publish A Small Light in the Darkness
* finish writing Unnamed Eleriannan #4
* be on some panels
* spend more time in the physical world [not online]
* make at least one zine, topic TBD
* mentoring as needed
...good thing I have a whole year for this
#SpoonieAuthChat
* publish A Small Light in the Darkness
* finish writing Unnamed Eleriannan #4
* be on some panels
* spend more time in the physical world [not online]
* make at least one zine, topic TBD
* mentoring as needed
...good thing I have a whole year for this
#SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 14, 2026:
What are your goals for 2026?
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What are your goals for 2026?
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January 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM
2026:
* publish A Small Light in the Darkness
* finish writing Unnamed Eleriannan #4
* be on some panels
* spend more time in the physical world [not online]
* make at least one zine, topic TBD
* mentoring as needed
...good thing I have a whole year for this
#SpoonieAuthChat
* publish A Small Light in the Darkness
* finish writing Unnamed Eleriannan #4
* be on some panels
* spend more time in the physical world [not online]
* make at least one zine, topic TBD
* mentoring as needed
...good thing I have a whole year for this
#SpoonieAuthChat
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Start a video project that’ll benefit the disabled community
Get back to creating regularly again
Invest in myself more and take less crap off of people
Get back to creating regularly again
Invest in myself more and take less crap off of people
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 14, 2026:
What are your goals for 2026?
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What are your goals for 2026?
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January 14, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Start a video project that’ll benefit the disabled community
Get back to creating regularly again
Invest in myself more and take less crap off of people
Get back to creating regularly again
Invest in myself more and take less crap off of people
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#SpoonieAuthChat Jan. 14
My goals for 2026 include:
... Playing more hashtag games 😆
... Publish my novella 📚
... Draft a novel 📝
... Try to get better at working with my chronic fatigue, rather than fighting it (cause fighting doesn't really work 😅).
My goals for 2026 include:
... Playing more hashtag games 😆
... Publish my novella 📚
... Draft a novel 📝
... Try to get better at working with my chronic fatigue, rather than fighting it (cause fighting doesn't really work 😅).
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 14, 2026:
What are your goals for 2026?
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What are your goals for 2026?
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January 15, 2026 at 12:57 AM
#SpoonieAuthChat Jan. 14
My goals for 2026 include:
... Playing more hashtag games 😆
... Publish my novella 📚
... Draft a novel 📝
... Try to get better at working with my chronic fatigue, rather than fighting it (cause fighting doesn't really work 😅).
My goals for 2026 include:
... Playing more hashtag games 😆
... Publish my novella 📚
... Draft a novel 📝
... Try to get better at working with my chronic fatigue, rather than fighting it (cause fighting doesn't really work 😅).
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 14, 2026:
What are your goals for 2026?
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What are your goals for 2026?
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January 14, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 14, 2026:
What are your goals for 2026?
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What are your goals for 2026?
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As of last night, we now have two family members in the hospital. So yeah, January 2026 is just one mountain of stress. Despite this, and I don’t know how I did it, I completed a short work of creative nonfiction yesterday, and I kinda like it a lot! Brains are interesting. #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), January 13, 2026:
It can be challenging to be creative during stressful times. How are you doing?
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It can be challenging to be creative during stressful times. How are you doing?
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January 13, 2026 at 3:32 PM
As of last night, we now have two family members in the hospital. So yeah, January 2026 is just one mountain of stress. Despite this, and I don’t know how I did it, I completed a short work of creative nonfiction yesterday, and I kinda like it a lot! Brains are interesting. #SpoonieAuthChat