Ren Wyld
@wyld.bsky.social
K.A Ren Wyld
Writer of books, poetry, fiction, narrative nonfiction etc. Procrastinating by posting.
Aboriginal person (Martu)
They/she/Mx.
Free Palestine from the river to the sea!
Links > https://linktr.ee/KarenWyld
Writer of books, poetry, fiction, narrative nonfiction etc. Procrastinating by posting.
Aboriginal person (Martu)
They/she/Mx.
Free Palestine from the river to the sea!
Links > https://linktr.ee/KarenWyld
This afternoon's writing desk. Perfect space for writing dreamy sunlit poetry. Followed by a walk on the beach to plot the next piece
November 27, 2025 at 5:40 AM
This afternoon's writing desk. Perfect space for writing dreamy sunlit poetry. Followed by a walk on the beach to plot the next piece
We should all be concerned that decades-old Aboriginal rights slogans (ie Always was always will be; no pride in genocide; land back, no justice no peace) are being outlawed by government & ill-intent lobbying settlers. These are sovereign slogans. They've purpose. There's no pride in ANY genocide
November 27, 2025 at 3:49 AM
We should all be concerned that decades-old Aboriginal rights slogans (ie Always was always will be; no pride in genocide; land back, no justice no peace) are being outlawed by government & ill-intent lobbying settlers. These are sovereign slogans. They've purpose. There's no pride in ANY genocide
I was confused why I've been feeling off this week, now that I'm no longer in a constant state of fight or flight. Then I remembered that it's almost the first anniversary of grieving a significant loss, which was followed by a year of hardships & challenges. A year later: I survived....again. 1/2
November 27, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I was confused why I've been feeling off this week, now that I'm no longer in a constant state of fight or flight. Then I remembered that it's almost the first anniversary of grieving a significant loss, which was followed by a year of hardships & challenges. A year later: I survived....again. 1/2
Ms Ashwin said individualised care would be an important part of the new facility.
"[We need to] acknowledge what happened to Aboriginal people in the past because it still affects people today and the ongoing generations," she said.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"[We need to] acknowledge what happened to Aboriginal people in the past because it still affects people today and the ongoing generations," she said.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Stolen Generations survivor celebrates approval of Perth's first Aboriginal aged care facility
The 100-bed facility will be constructed on a site where Stolen Generations were taken to against the will of their parents.
www.abc.net.au
November 27, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Ms Ashwin said individualised care would be an important part of the new facility.
"[We need to] acknowledge what happened to Aboriginal people in the past because it still affects people today and the ongoing generations," she said.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"[We need to] acknowledge what happened to Aboriginal people in the past because it still affects people today and the ongoing generations," she said.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Notice countries where Israel does better. What do they have in common?
November 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Notice countries where Israel does better. What do they have in common?
@nameynameynamename.bsky.social if you were a bird, I imagine you'd stare at people like this Tawny stared at me just now
November 26, 2025 at 10:34 AM
@nameynameynamename.bsky.social if you were a bird, I imagine you'd stare at people like this Tawny stared at me just now
Tawny Frogmouth: just chill, they can't see me. I'm a statue, I'm a statue.
Me: hey there.
Tawny: you talking to me? Move along.
Me: ok then. Enjoy your evening.
Tawny: you too.
Me: hey there.
Tawny: you talking to me? Move along.
Me: ok then. Enjoy your evening.
Tawny: you too.
November 26, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Tawny Frogmouth: just chill, they can't see me. I'm a statue, I'm a statue.
Me: hey there.
Tawny: you talking to me? Move along.
Me: ok then. Enjoy your evening.
Tawny: you too.
Me: hey there.
Tawny: you talking to me? Move along.
Me: ok then. Enjoy your evening.
Tawny: you too.
A manuscript isn't ready to be shown to a potential publisher until you've done a thorough edit, double-checked your facts, abandoned your family, shunned all friendships, and offered a suitable blood sacrifice to the demon librarians that curate the Library of Forgotten Authors
November 26, 2025 at 9:22 AM
A manuscript isn't ready to be shown to a potential publisher until you've done a thorough edit, double-checked your facts, abandoned your family, shunned all friendships, and offered a suitable blood sacrifice to the demon librarians that curate the Library of Forgotten Authors
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To learn more about queer Indigenous people, check out our BlaQademics page w/ queer Indigenous (here/elsewhere) academics w/ lived experience & research on behalf and always w/ our communities.Trying to turn us into a grand tragedy when we're doing the work is ridiculous.
queer-as.org/blaqademics/
queer-as.org/blaqademics/
BlaQademics
A randomly ordered list of Indigiqueer scholars and thinkers that explore queerness, Indigineity, and creative artmaking Across our program we have learned from the powerful work of Indigenous scho…
queer-as.org
November 26, 2025 at 3:56 AM
To learn more about queer Indigenous people, check out our BlaQademics page w/ queer Indigenous (here/elsewhere) academics w/ lived experience & research on behalf and always w/ our communities.Trying to turn us into a grand tragedy when we're doing the work is ridiculous.
queer-as.org/blaqademics/
queer-as.org/blaqademics/
A manuscript doesn't feel like a potential novel until about 40,000 solid words have been written. Before that, it's a spectre that haunts your dreams, a half-formed being that taunts you as you stare at a screen. Yes, I'm avoiding writing again
November 26, 2025 at 3:39 AM
A manuscript doesn't feel like a potential novel until about 40,000 solid words have been written. Before that, it's a spectre that haunts your dreams, a half-formed being that taunts you as you stare at a screen. Yes, I'm avoiding writing again
Sharing with respect: Of all the pieces I've read so far, this stands out. Candace Maracle centres First Nations' voices, who expertly discuss the situation, and focus on First Nations people who were harmed, plus possible retributions and reparations.
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
Indigenous writers, academics say they aren’t shocked to hear Thomas King’s not Cherokee | CBC News
After author Thomas King's revelation Monday that he is not part Cherokee, some Indigenous writers and academics say the statement was a good first step, while others believe it lacks accountability.
www.cbc.ca
November 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Sharing with respect: Of all the pieces I've read so far, this stands out. Candace Maracle centres First Nations' voices, who expertly discuss the situation, and focus on First Nations people who were harmed, plus possible retributions and reparations.
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
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Just gonna say this: our families don't all hate or revile us as queer Aboriginal people. Aboriginal people aren't trying to find a way to alienate our families and friends. This white queer rendering of queer Aboriginal people as cast out by mob is ridiculous and a colonial fantasy. And racist.
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Just gonna say this: our families don't all hate or revile us as queer Aboriginal people. Aboriginal people aren't trying to find a way to alienate our families and friends. This white queer rendering of queer Aboriginal people as cast out by mob is ridiculous and a colonial fantasy. And racist.
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Reclaiming Two-Spirit roles across Native nations.
Two-Spirit people have always existed in Indigenous nations, carrying sacred responsibilities & shaping community life. ictnews.org/news/indigen...
Two-Spirit people have always existed in Indigenous nations, carrying sacred responsibilities & shaping community life. ictnews.org/news/indigen...
INDIGENOUS IDENTITY: Reclaiming Two-Spirit roles across Native nations - ICT
Two-Spirit people have always existed in Indigenous nations, carrying sacred responsibilities and shaping community life. Today their voices are guiding a resurgence that honors tradition while confro...
ictnews.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Reclaiming Two-Spirit roles across Native nations.
Two-Spirit people have always existed in Indigenous nations, carrying sacred responsibilities & shaping community life. ictnews.org/news/indigen...
Two-Spirit people have always existed in Indigenous nations, carrying sacred responsibilities & shaping community life. ictnews.org/news/indigen...
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The abrupt and indefensible closure of Meanjin makes me ask, what can be done to shore up the future of literary journals in this country? How about funding the arts to the OECD average. That would mean an extra $5b per year.
With thanks to @jocaseau.bsky.social for her ever-excellent edits on this
With thanks to @jocaseau.bsky.social for her ever-excellent edits on this
Meanjin was closed – but new Australian literary journals are springing up around the country
Literary journals are breeding grounds of talent – including the new Splinter, rebooted Southerly, and First Nations journal Sovereign Texts, launching next year.
theconversation.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The abrupt and indefensible closure of Meanjin makes me ask, what can be done to shore up the future of literary journals in this country? How about funding the arts to the OECD average. That would mean an extra $5b per year.
With thanks to @jocaseau.bsky.social for her ever-excellent edits on this
With thanks to @jocaseau.bsky.social for her ever-excellent edits on this
My cat refuses to cross the threshold of our front door unless I invite her back in 🦇 So annoying
November 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
My cat refuses to cross the threshold of our front door unless I invite her back in 🦇 So annoying
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“She learned to use ink
to slowly cover
her reflection in the water,
hiding it from every eye,
until her skin
grew a waterproof shell.”
From HER NAME IS A RIVER, our latest #Fridaypoem by Tangqing Zhang.
overland.org.au/2025/11/her-...
to slowly cover
her reflection in the water,
hiding it from every eye,
until her skin
grew a waterproof shell.”
From HER NAME IS A RIVER, our latest #Fridaypoem by Tangqing Zhang.
overland.org.au/2025/11/her-...
Her name is a river - Overland literary journal
They measured her body / with iron chains, / and gave her a new name— / as if planting a eucalyptus / into a church vase, / uprooting the old one completely.
overland.org.au
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
“She learned to use ink
to slowly cover
her reflection in the water,
hiding it from every eye,
until her skin
grew a waterproof shell.”
From HER NAME IS A RIVER, our latest #Fridaypoem by Tangqing Zhang.
overland.org.au/2025/11/her-...
to slowly cover
her reflection in the water,
hiding it from every eye,
until her skin
grew a waterproof shell.”
From HER NAME IS A RIVER, our latest #Fridaypoem by Tangqing Zhang.
overland.org.au/2025/11/her-...
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Today in KYD: Read an excerpt from the much-anticipated new book from the winner of the 2022 Stella Prize, Evelyn Araluen (@allenandunwin.bsky.social).
Link:
Link:
The Rot - Extract — Kill Your Darlings
One day the books will count the dead but not the killers, will pass over the weapons, the death mongers, the megatons of carbon and fire and steel, will sing sorry songs for crimes they denied were…
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Today in KYD: Read an excerpt from the much-anticipated new book from the winner of the 2022 Stella Prize, Evelyn Araluen (@allenandunwin.bsky.social).
Link:
Link:
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Sign on to our statement of core values to join a growing movement of Jewish people in Australia who stand for Palestinian freedom and justice - www.jewishcouncil.com.au/supporters#a...
November 21, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Sign on to our statement of core values to join a growing movement of Jewish people in Australia who stand for Palestinian freedom and justice - www.jewishcouncil.com.au/supporters#a...
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Autocorrect is funny. Whenever I type White Nationalism it offers white mayonnaise and I mean. It's not wrong.
November 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Autocorrect is funny. Whenever I type White Nationalism it offers white mayonnaise and I mean. It's not wrong.
Algae Bloom in SA 👎🏽
Blooming algae 👍🏽
Pics: a healthy spread of Lace Coral Lichen. Found in a few places in SA, but still rare. Lichen is not a plant, it's algae + fungus living in harmony 💗 The butterflys hovering above were camera shy 🦋
Blooming algae 👍🏽
Pics: a healthy spread of Lace Coral Lichen. Found in a few places in SA, but still rare. Lichen is not a plant, it's algae + fungus living in harmony 💗 The butterflys hovering above were camera shy 🦋
November 20, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Algae Bloom in SA 👎🏽
Blooming algae 👍🏽
Pics: a healthy spread of Lace Coral Lichen. Found in a few places in SA, but still rare. Lichen is not a plant, it's algae + fungus living in harmony 💗 The butterflys hovering above were camera shy 🦋
Blooming algae 👍🏽
Pics: a healthy spread of Lace Coral Lichen. Found in a few places in SA, but still rare. Lichen is not a plant, it's algae + fungus living in harmony 💗 The butterflys hovering above were camera shy 🦋
Writing is going too slow today. So I'm off to get lost in the bush to talk to the birds, and reset the creative part of my brain
November 20, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Writing is going too slow today. So I'm off to get lost in the bush to talk to the birds, and reset the creative part of my brain
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We’re delighted to announce the 2026 recipients of our landmark fellowship, The Next Chapter!
Meet the full cohort now: www.wheelercentre.com/the-next-cha...
Meet the full cohort now: www.wheelercentre.com/the-next-cha...
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
We’re delighted to announce the 2026 recipients of our landmark fellowship, The Next Chapter!
Meet the full cohort now: www.wheelercentre.com/the-next-cha...
Meet the full cohort now: www.wheelercentre.com/the-next-cha...
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It’s official: 2026 is all about Indigenous futurism and cosmic horror baybeeee (I’m gonna finish my novel)
We’re delighted to announce the 2026 recipients of our landmark fellowship, The Next Chapter!
Meet the full cohort now: www.wheelercentre.com/the-next-cha...
Meet the full cohort now: www.wheelercentre.com/the-next-cha...
November 20, 2025 at 3:41 AM
It’s official: 2026 is all about Indigenous futurism and cosmic horror baybeeee (I’m gonna finish my novel)
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LOVE AMY!
“As the new prime minister of Australia, I’d like to say: all immigrants welcome,” quipped frontwoman Amy Taylor, accepting album of the year. “I’d like to say: land back, the dole’s going up, and every pub gets a million dollars.”
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
“As the new prime minister of Australia, I’d like to say: all immigrants welcome,” quipped frontwoman Amy Taylor, accepting album of the year. “I’d like to say: land back, the dole’s going up, and every pub gets a million dollars.”
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
‘Probably won’t have to work at IGA ever again’: Amyl and the Sniffers dominate 2025 Arias with four wins
The rock band took home album of the year while electronic breakthrough Ninajirachi won best solo artist from a leading eight nominations
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:08 AM
LOVE AMY!
“As the new prime minister of Australia, I’d like to say: all immigrants welcome,” quipped frontwoman Amy Taylor, accepting album of the year. “I’d like to say: land back, the dole’s going up, and every pub gets a million dollars.”
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
“As the new prime minister of Australia, I’d like to say: all immigrants welcome,” quipped frontwoman Amy Taylor, accepting album of the year. “I’d like to say: land back, the dole’s going up, and every pub gets a million dollars.”
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Beach walking at sunset is not very calming when the local beach has 100000s of dead and dying fish. The impact of the algae bloom in South Australia continues to be devastating for marine life 😿
November 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Beach walking at sunset is not very calming when the local beach has 100000s of dead and dying fish. The impact of the algae bloom in South Australia continues to be devastating for marine life 😿