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Jessica writes "some messed-up stuff"
@authorlevai.bsky.social
She/her. PhD in Egyptology, now I write fiction. The Night Library of Sternendach is my novella in sonnets. The Glass Garden is space horror and family drama.
Will boost almost anything with a bat in it.
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Happy Friday XIII, Gabino!

Since it's Friday the 13th, and tomorrow is Valentine's Day, I would like to share my first novella. If you want something bittersweet and classy but with just the right amount of tasteful gore, this is for you.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM
This is happening in one week! A sampler of fine specfic, for after you finish that sampler of chocolate.

Preregister now at StrongWomenStrangeWorlds.weebly.com
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February 12, 2026 at 1:06 PM
In just over two weeks I'll be reading from my latest book, THE GLASS GARDEN, along with some other fantastic writers. Join us!
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February 10, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Happy Friday, everyone!

If you're somewhere snowy and it's getting to you, why not take an excursion to a warm cave on a distant planet with plenty of hot coffee and floral art to make you think of spring? Nothing will go wrong. Probably.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Registered yet? There'll be swag!
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February 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Hi, Gabino. Hope you're keeping warm where you are.

In a few weeks I and some of my fellow authors are doing a Quick Read from our work. Great way to find new stuff to read, so mark your calendar now! #SWSWQR
January 30, 2026 at 3:07 PM
In just a little over three weeks, I am going to join some of my colleagues for an evening of Quick Reads!

Please join us. It's free, and there will be swag.
#SWSWQR
January 27, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Thanks, Gabino!

I have two novellas with, between them, something for everyone. A little sex, a little drama, verse for the casual enthusiast, some tasteful gore, some "messed up stuff" as a blurber said. Guess which book has which!
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January 23, 2026 at 4:29 PM
As I have said before: times are dark, but the books I made are beautiful. If you want to check them out, links are here: linktr.ee/authorlevai
January 8, 2026 at 10:36 PM
A proper thank-you is coming, but until then:
January 3, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Doing my annual #Tanuary a little differently this year. As I'm starting to run out of new Tanith Lee stuff to read, I'm gonna start with the tribute antho edited by @thisjulieday.bsky.social.

And then, hell, I'll probably reread The Silver Metal Lover if I've got time left in the month.
January 1, 2026 at 9:35 PM
I'm celebrating my birthday today! If you want to get me something at the last minute, I would love reposts a lot, and reviews even more!
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December 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I'm not much of a photographer, but I saw the light coming into my basement and had to take this. It's a workbench with no room for work, crammed with artifacts of necessity and hobby. It's dark, but there's something about that bright light through the window. I dunno.
December 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Thanks, Gabino!

It's the second week of advent and my books are feelin' festive.

One is a bittersweet love/coming-of-age story in sonnets. The other is a beautiful space horror. Both are great to read by a fire.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Finally got the kids to the library for holiday pictures.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
One of the local flock flew/jumped onto a fence. I sorta knew they could do that, but was still amazed to see it in real life, and proud that I got this picture.
December 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I took my novella to the Rachel Ruysch exhibit, where I took poor photos of it and all the lizards I could find.

So if you, like me, are fired up on dangerous nature and color and darkness but also want a spaceship, please check out THE GLASS GARDEN.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I chipped a molar on my morning granola, so I have to go to the dentist. 🦷⛏️

It would make me feel better if you checked out my books. They're perfect for this stressful time of year because they're short and exciting and have families bickering maybe even harder than yours.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
That's rough.
November 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Where's Batman when we need him?

(I know. He's at home. Washing his tights.)
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November 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
As always, thanks, Gabino!

#Novellavember will be wrapping up soon, and I know some of you are still looking for new books to round out the month.

Want a bittersweet love story? Or an ineffable space horror? Maybe both?
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November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The WICKED cereal was deeply discounted at the store. This is proper; the cereal was bleh. But the boxes were worth it for the graphic design, and I have turned them into office supplies.
November 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Thanks for doing this, Gabino.

I've got two books perfect for #Novellavember. One has romance and family drama, the other has tasteful gore and a little sex.

Which is which? I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Happy #Novellavember and Happy 6 months in the world to my latest book!
November 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM