Steve A
@stegan.bsky.social
Part time school librarian, archivist-for-hire, romance novel historian, freelance writer about romance history. He/Him. Blog: romancehistory.com Podcast: blackromancehistory.com
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In 2020 @totallydonna.kitrocha.com & I started a trilogy about 3 book nerds (w/ superpowers) who just want to build a library for their community but shitty tech bros suck so they have to keep doing crimes.
Tor was kind enough to put book one on sale for $5.99!
www.kitrocha.com/book/deal-wi...
Tor was kind enough to put book one on sale for $5.99!
www.kitrocha.com/book/deal-wi...
February 3, 2026 at 10:17 PM
In 2020 @totallydonna.kitrocha.com & I started a trilogy about 3 book nerds (w/ superpowers) who just want to build a library for their community but shitty tech bros suck so they have to keep doing crimes.
Tor was kind enough to put book one on sale for $5.99!
www.kitrocha.com/book/deal-wi...
Tor was kind enough to put book one on sale for $5.99!
www.kitrocha.com/book/deal-wi...
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I’ve written an editorial for @consequence.bsky.social revealing the inspiration behind my song ‘City of Heroes’ and reflecting on the role that music can play in the struggle against oppression
consequence.net/2026/02/bill...
consequence.net/2026/02/bill...
The Lesson of Niemöller, Rewritten on the Streets of Minneapolis (Guest Editorial)
In a new guest editorial, Billy Bragg reflects on the rise of modern-day resistance and how protest songs can turn bystanders into resistance.
consequence.net
February 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
I’ve written an editorial for @consequence.bsky.social revealing the inspiration behind my song ‘City of Heroes’ and reflecting on the role that music can play in the struggle against oppression
consequence.net/2026/02/bill...
consequence.net/2026/02/bill...
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Yearly PSA y'all, because people argue this on every platform every year during Black History Month and when talking about Black Romance.
Not a hot take, clear definition: Black romance is: written by a Black author, the main character is Black, and all the love interest(s) are Black. Every time.
Not a hot take, clear definition: Black romance is: written by a Black author, the main character is Black, and all the love interest(s) are Black. Every time.
February 3, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Yearly PSA y'all, because people argue this on every platform every year during Black History Month and when talking about Black Romance.
Not a hot take, clear definition: Black romance is: written by a Black author, the main character is Black, and all the love interest(s) are Black. Every time.
Not a hot take, clear definition: Black romance is: written by a Black author, the main character is Black, and all the love interest(s) are Black. Every time.
One day until mixed doubles curling starts! Will anyone beat Constantini/Mosaner this time? I mean, probably not!
February 3, 2026 at 12:17 PM
One day until mixed doubles curling starts! Will anyone beat Constantini/Mosaner this time? I mean, probably not!
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It's black history month, and so our writer S. Baum decided to cover black trans people you may not hear about in your history classes.
Go read their latest piece, and don't forget to subscribe to support our journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/black-tran...
Go read their latest piece, and don't forget to subscribe to support our journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/black-tran...
Black Trans Trailblazers That You May Not Learn About in History Class
For Black History Month, we’re honoring these Black trans pioneers from across America.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:15 PM
It's black history month, and so our writer S. Baum decided to cover black trans people you may not hear about in your history classes.
Go read their latest piece, and don't forget to subscribe to support our journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/black-tran...
Go read their latest piece, and don't forget to subscribe to support our journalism.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/black-tran...
I skeet, you skeet, we skeet, they skeet.
February 2, 2026 at 9:47 PM
I skeet, you skeet, we skeet, they skeet.
Important thread:
Springfield (eating the dogs / cats) Ohio desperately needs your help with ICE.
Ohio Gov Mike DeWine said it will be “the next Minneapolis” as 15,000 Haitians (1/4th of the entire city) will have their TPS status prematurely revoked Weds Feb 4th.
Here are links to donate and volunteer directly: 1/
Ohio Gov Mike DeWine said it will be “the next Minneapolis” as 15,000 Haitians (1/4th of the entire city) will have their TPS status prematurely revoked Weds Feb 4th.
Here are links to donate and volunteer directly: 1/
February 2, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Important thread:
Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today..
February 2, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today..
I feel like there’s a real market for hyper-local erotica out there. A little disappointed there’s no mention of Squirrel Hill Tunnel, that feels like a missed opportunity.
“Remember,” she hissed, whip in hand, “the safe word is pierogi.”
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Yinzerotica: Erotica for Pittsburghers
“Do you wanna get out of here?” she asked, Yuengling on her breath. “Do the Steelers have six Super Bowl trophies?” he responded, already putting o...
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February 2, 2026 at 2:36 AM
I feel like there’s a real market for hyper-local erotica out there. A little disappointed there’s no mention of Squirrel Hill Tunnel, that feels like a missed opportunity.
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I can't stop laughing about how we wrote a trilogy about lady book nerds fighting tech bros with community organizing and 3d printers and 6 years later a bunch of lady book nerds Nick Fury'd the whistle avengers. 😂
February 2, 2026 at 1:17 AM
I can't stop laughing about how we wrote a trilogy about lady book nerds fighting tech bros with community organizing and 3d printers and 6 years later a bunch of lady book nerds Nick Fury'd the whistle avengers. 😂
February is often the month that #romancelandia wonders if Black authors still exist. But they’ve been here all along, friends.
February 1, 2026 at 4:44 PM
February is often the month that #romancelandia wonders if Black authors still exist. But they’ve been here all along, friends.
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Commentary: Don’t turn our backs on our Haitian neighbors who’ve built a life in Ohio: Ending TPS will tear families apart, deepen labor shortages, and send people back to chaos and danger. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/29/d...
Don't turn our backs on our Haitian neighbors who've built a life in Ohio • Ohio Capital Journal
Don't turn our backs on our Haitian neighbors who've built a life in Ohio. Haitians are here legally under temporary protected status. Ending that will tear families apart, deepen labor shortages,…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Commentary: Don’t turn our backs on our Haitian neighbors who’ve built a life in Ohio: Ending TPS will tear families apart, deepen labor shortages, and send people back to chaos and danger. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/29/d...
It’s so interesting having Heated Rivalry and new Bridgerton so close together, doing the same Romance Work but from different angles.
January 31, 2026 at 2:18 PM
It’s so interesting having Heated Rivalry and new Bridgerton so close together, doing the same Romance Work but from different angles.
We have a running joke in our house because I always look for the third solution to trolley problems. But this is why- there is always another way.
January 31, 2026 at 12:49 PM
We have a running joke in our house because I always look for the third solution to trolley problems. But this is why- there is always another way.
Nevermind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college:
-Methodologies of Gender & Women’s Studies
-Methodologies of Sociological Research
-Qualitative Reseach Methods
-Gender, Race, and Media
-Unruly Bodies
I really like research, okay???
-Methodologies of Gender & Women’s Studies
-Methodologies of Sociological Research
-Qualitative Reseach Methods
-Gender, Race, and Media
-Unruly Bodies
I really like research, okay???
Oh, I like this! Nevermind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college:
King Arthur Myths and Legends
Technical Writing
Intro to Islam
Assembly Language
Dance for Non Dancers
King Arthur Myths and Legends
Technical Writing
Intro to Islam
Assembly Language
Dance for Non Dancers
Nevermind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college
Limnology
Aquatic Ecology
Cryosphere
Planetary Science
Astrobiology
Limnology
Aquatic Ecology
Cryosphere
Planetary Science
Astrobiology
January 31, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Nevermind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college:
-Methodologies of Gender & Women’s Studies
-Methodologies of Sociological Research
-Qualitative Reseach Methods
-Gender, Race, and Media
-Unruly Bodies
I really like research, okay???
-Methodologies of Gender & Women’s Studies
-Methodologies of Sociological Research
-Qualitative Reseach Methods
-Gender, Race, and Media
-Unruly Bodies
I really like research, okay???
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THIS. IS. SERVICE. JOURNALISM.
some Public Service Journalism: I took that Minnesota judge's pdf list of court orders that ICE violated, found all the cases on CourtListener and linked to the dockets reason.com/2026/01/30/j...
January 31, 2026 at 12:34 AM
THIS. IS. SERVICE. JOURNALISM.
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My song of resistance for the people of Minneapolis - St Paul is now available to stream on these platforms
bbragg.lnk.to/cityofheroes
bbragg.lnk.to/cityofheroes
Billy Bragg - City Of Heroes
Listen to City Of Heroes by Billy Bragg.
bbragg.lnk.to
January 30, 2026 at 1:04 PM
My song of resistance for the people of Minneapolis - St Paul is now available to stream on these platforms
bbragg.lnk.to/cityofheroes
bbragg.lnk.to/cityofheroes
Somewhere, Elvis Costello just began humming “Less Than Zero” and he doesn’t know why.
January 29, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Somewhere, Elvis Costello just began humming “Less Than Zero” and he doesn’t know why.
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Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds playing CSNY’s “Ohio” with a little “Killing in the Name Of” thrown in.
January 25, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds playing CSNY’s “Ohio” with a little “Killing in the Name Of” thrown in.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Maybe just this once February 2nd can be Whistle Pig Day.
January 29, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Maybe just this once February 2nd can be Whistle Pig Day.
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I’ve never had a chance to post this before, and am a little nervous about it, but: I would be absolutely delighted if you put Murder by Memory on your Hugo nomination list, please and thank you.
January 28, 2026 at 10:03 PM
I’ve never had a chance to post this before, and am a little nervous about it, but: I would be absolutely delighted if you put Murder by Memory on your Hugo nomination list, please and thank you.
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Interested in finding out more about @zaranosaur.bsky.social journey and how she founded AAT? Perfect timing, because you can do exactly that right now on @3spoonies.bsky.social recent episode!
How Disabled People Are Really Represented Online (And Why It Matters) | 3Spoonies
3Spoonies 22nd January 2026 Episode Number 47
In this episode of 3Spoonies we are joined by Zara to explore the realities of disabled representation in online media — from social platforms and…
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January 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Interested in finding out more about @zaranosaur.bsky.social journey and how she founded AAT? Perfect timing, because you can do exactly that right now on @3spoonies.bsky.social recent episode!
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Hey y'all! While the fight in Minnesota is FAR from over, I have been keeping an eye on Maine as well. I connected with the awesome folks over at No ICE for ME and got some links to share!
The biggest one is the Maine Solidarity Fund. They are doing EVERYTHING right now. We just sent them $1000.
The biggest one is the Maine Solidarity Fund. They are doing EVERYTHING right now. We just sent them $1000.
Maine Solidarity Fund
When Our Neighbors are Under Attack, We Stand TogetherRight now, immigrant and Trans Mainers are facing unprecedented threats to their safety, dignity, and basic rights. Families are afraid to leave t...
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January 27, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Hey y'all! While the fight in Minnesota is FAR from over, I have been keeping an eye on Maine as well. I connected with the awesome folks over at No ICE for ME and got some links to share!
The biggest one is the Maine Solidarity Fund. They are doing EVERYTHING right now. We just sent them $1000.
The biggest one is the Maine Solidarity Fund. They are doing EVERYTHING right now. We just sent them $1000.