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BattleBornBri (they/them)
@battlebornbri.bsky.social
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yapping about books and thinking way too hard 🏳️‍⚧️ 🩵

I fight for all people resisting colonialism, anti-migrant violence, anti-queer and anti-trans violence, genocide, and other forms of oppression. No one is free until we all are.
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battlebornbri.bsky.social
nothing like putting your academic reading in the ao3 font to help you focus

(georgia for titles and lucida sans for body text in case you were wondering)

#writingsky #college #ao3
A screenshot of text using the fonts used on AO3 to help the reader better pay attention. The text reads: "Rhetoric and Performance in Everyday Life Rhetoric and performance are deeply intertwined in everyday interactions. Rhetoric, traditionally understood as the art of persuasion, is not confined to formal speeches or written texts but is a pervasive aspect of daily life. Performance, in this context, refers to the enactment or embodiment of certain roles, identities, or messages. The interplay between rhetoric and performance shapes daily interactions in profound ways."
August 26, 2025 at 1:11 AM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
Had to leave during @hozier.bsky.social 's set (damn POTS!) but got to see all of Gigi's set and let me tell you: that person is a POWERHOUSE oh my god!! Her live vocals are SO impressive and I got full body chills multiple times.

Anyways stay hydrated at shows y'all

#hozier #gigiperez #laketahoe
Artist Gigi Perez singing while playing a white acoustic guitar Artist Hozier standing with a transgender flag and giving a thumbs up.
August 8, 2025 at 5:36 AM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
Had to leave during @hozier.bsky.social 's set (damn POTS!) but got to see all of Gigi's set and let me tell you: that person is a POWERHOUSE oh my god!! Her live vocals are SO impressive and I got full body chills multiple times.

Anyways stay hydrated at shows y'all

#hozier #gigiperez #laketahoe
Artist Gigi Perez singing while playing a white acoustic guitar Artist Hozier standing with a transgender flag and giving a thumbs up.
August 8, 2025 at 5:36 AM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
enjoying his toy from @theradicalcat.bsky.social

#catsky
A white shorthaired cat laying on a pink cat toy like a pillow A white shorthaired cat laying on a pink cat toy like a pillow
May 25, 2025 at 6:55 AM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
NV CREW! The NSHE Board of Regents will be discussing the future of trans athletes at higher institutions in NV TOMORROW. Write in with public comment and let them know we support our trans athletes here in Nevada!

Link: linktr.ee/LetThemPlayNV

#LetThemPlayNV #SupportTransAthletes #LGBTQInSports
Black text on a white, pink, and blue background. The text reads: ACTION ALERT The NSHE Board of Regents is slated to discuss their trans athlete policy on THURSDAY, APRIL 24th at 8:30am. Make public comment in support of trans athletes!
April 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
Mushroom horror! Sleepaway camp! Creepy nursery rhymes!

Preorder: www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Gl...

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/9a3a...

#MGHorror #GladeBook #SimonKIDS #queerMG #BIPOCMG #AladdinBooks #queerbooksky #diversebooksky #booksky #MGbooksky
April 23, 2025 at 4:41 AM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
My friend @jamsternazzy.bsky.social is FINALLY on here. Go give 'em a warm welcome and follow for some of the best spec fic! Their voice is so refreshing to read in a publishing industry that prioritizes white, cishet writers.

(P.S. their MG horror THE GLADE comes out 5/27!)

#booksky #writersky
Author Naseem Jamnia reading a book. They are wearing a red scarf and black puffer jacket. Pine tree branches frame the photo. An image showing the cover for The Glade by Naseem Jamnia. The cover shows a light-skinned Iranian American tween with long wavy brown hair blowing across her face as she looks up and away, a light illuminating her from behind. Her fists are clenched and her expression tight. She’s wearing a blue-purple hoodie, halfway unzipped to show a dark shirt, and jeans. Around her are glowing green mushrooms, including ones that are twisted and gnarled like tree trunks, and long grass. Subtle spider webs cover some areas. The title and author name are at the top, with vines curled around some letters. Stickers on the image say: PREORDER NOW, AVAILABLE MAY 27, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU DREAM FOR
April 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
IT'S HERE! Live in Nevada and want to defend the #FreedomToRead? Go give public opinion in support of AB416, preventing book bans in public schools and public libraries. Click here: www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/RE...

#booksky #NVLeg #Nevada #bookbans #bansoffourbooks
A dark blue background with a light blue wave and transparent books. The text says "Book bans have no place in Nevada schools and libraries. Speak up now! SUPPORT AB416". There is a QR code that links to https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12595/Overview A dark blue background with a light blue gradient, transparent books falling. White text says: "SUPPORT AB416 Let your legislator know that book bans have NO place in Nevada schools and libraries! SUBMIT PUBLIC OPINION TODAY!" A dark blue background with a light blue circular gradient. A transparent clip art image of a librarian is in the background. White text says "Librarians are already trained in making competent decisions about what books to include in collections. Book bans only benefit those seeking to restrict the freedom to read. SUPPORT AB416" A blue background with light blue and white swirling gradients. There are books with stars and flowers coming out of them transparently in the background. White text says: "SUPPORT AB416 STEPS TO TAKE TODAY 1. Sign on to NELIS and submit Public Opinion in support of AB416. 2. E-mail or call your assemblymember and tell them to support AB416. 3. Stay tuned for a hearing date!
March 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
I've got a juicy lil preorder deal for folks! 15% off CRY, VOIDBRINGER when you use the code lovebooksellers. Nab your copy here! bookshop.org/p/books/cry-...

#booksky
The cover for Cry, Voidbringer by Elaine Ho is askew in the center of a swirling black and white mist. The cover features the title of the novel with a white void emerging from the 'o' in Voidbringer. Arrows point off of the cover to descriptors of the novel's tone. "Haunting, Dark Fantasy, Queer Love, Resistance, Duty v.s. Freedom. The cover for Cry, Voidbringer by Elaine Ho is in the center of a black and white gradient. The cover features the title of the novel with a white void emerging from the 'o' in Voidbringer. A quote is written at the top. "Tyranny doesn't happen in the blink of an eye. It is a slow descent, helped by the complicity of those who think they have no power." To the left is a black circular sticker that says "Pre-Order NOW". To the right is a sticker with author Elaine Ho and the logo for Left Unread x Bindery. Below, it says binderybooks.com. At the bottom, it says CRY, VOIDBRINGER.
March 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
Thank you so much to everyone who called in to the #NVLeg this morning in support of SB171 and spoke about the importance of protecting providers of gender affirming care here in NV! If you haven't yet, sign on to NELIS and go to "Public Opinions" to let legislators know you support this shield law
A blue background with a white circle gradient in the middle. At the center, there is a QR code that links to https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12189/Overview. There is blue text in all caps that says "SUPPORT SB171". There is a white stethoscope in the shape of a heart surrounding the text and QR code.
March 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
yeah my cat might be more aggressive than most but does YOUR cat curl up on your pillow and lick your tears when you're sad? and look this cute while doing so?

#catsky #catsofbluesky
A white short hair cat sleeping on a green and white pillow. His left ear is tipped. His Tile locator and name tag are visible. His name tag is green and says CASPER in black letters, with a black paw.
March 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
a certain someone escaped the yard and chased me down today. pretty sure i could hear "wait for me" from #Hadestown playing as he ran towards me
a white cat mid-run on a city sidewalk, ears pinned back
March 19, 2025 at 8:24 AM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
When your cat thinks that the fact you're sitting down to cook (due to a #POTS flare up) means he gets to have a say in how the recipe goes... He's like Remy in Ratatouille.

#catsky
An image of cooked chicken breast sitting on a plate with tongs. A white cat is trying to reach the chicken, his eyes curious and claws out.
February 23, 2025 at 3:37 AM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY RUPEES I WASTED ON THAT FREAKING STAR MINI GAME BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE THE FINE MOTOR CONTROL TO AIM PROPERLY
A screenshot from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess depicting the star mini game. It depicts the main character, Link, flying through the air of a caged area. There are a lot of pink, red, and white glowing orbs that his character is supposed to catch. At the top left is his hearts bar. At the top right is his tool hot keys. At the bottom left is the control map. At the bottom right is his rupee count. In the middle is a timer for the mini game.
February 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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February 18, 2025 at 7:57 AM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
heeeeelp the kickstarter benefits look so amazing!!! i'm obsessed with the artwork ^-^

#booksky
A pink background with the cover for "All This Time" by J. Clark. From the cover are six arrows, each pointing to a different element of the book. The elements are: "Besties catching feelings" with a kissing emoji "Secret Engagement!" "Religion & Romance" with a cross emoji and heart with an arrow emoji "Fast burn, slow romance" with a heart on fire emoji "He's reserved, she's repressed" "Passionate artists" with a paint palette emoji
February 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
Can someone tell me how to get a refund from #Netflix? I woke up to my cat having stepped on the remote in just the right way to resubscribe me, but when I contact Support they say no one is available!!! He doesn't even watch TV!
A picture of a TV displaying a message from Netflix. The message reads "Welcome back to Netflix. Your plan includes Standard 2 Screens + Full HD at 17.99 a month. We'll send a confirmation email." The user's name and email are blocked out. A white short haired cat looking at the camera with a vague devious energy. He has a green tag on his collar that reads "CASPER."
February 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
"superbowl? puppy bowl? where is the cat bowl? where is the JUSTICE?"
A white shorthaired cat with squinty eyes looking at the camera. The window in the background is causing a lens flare, making the cat look a bit angelic. He has a green collar with a green name tag that says CASPER.
February 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
Health care costs are out of control and families need relief. But instead of working to lower costs, Congress is rushing reckless cuts to Medicaid that will make healthcare more expensive for all of us. Call your member now at 866-426-2631 and tell them #HandsOffOurMedicaid
A red background. There is a yellow bell at the top with a red caution triangle with a white exclamation point inside the triangle. The text on the image reads: "TELL CONGRESS: STOP MASSIVE CUTS TO OUR HEALTH CARE" "CALL NOW: 866-426-2631"
February 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
protect trans youth. always and forever.

art by @tombofnull.bsky.social (go follow, they're amazing!) and via green pea press: www.greenpeapress.com/shop/p/prote...
i wear the shirt to school board meetings and it is so soft, sensory friendly!

all proceeds go to the Huntsville LGBTQ+ free closet.
On a beige background, the phrase "Protect Trans Youth" is printed in capital letters in a circle. At the center of the circle is a possum cradling a smaller possum. The larger possum has it's mouth open in a feral grin. The small possum is tucked beneath its tail and colored with blue, pink, and white stripes in the style of the trans flag. The entire image is crafted with screenprinting dots.
February 6, 2025 at 2:59 AM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
Thank you #NetGalley and @charlesbridge.bsky.social for the ARC!

"If The Ripple Effect were an ice cream flavor, I think it would taste of orange blossom syrup and pistachios: unique, sweet, light, and a little nutty at times." 🍦🧶

More here: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/f264...

#booksky #MGbooks
This image has an e-reader with the cover of "The Ripple Effect" by Rebecca Caprara. The cover background is an illustration of a red brick building with a light blue awning that says "Treats", with an ice cream cone next to the word. At the top of the cover is a collage of five characters for the book. In the center is the main character Zella, wearing a yellow shirt, blue jeans, and a white apron. She has tan skin, brown eyes, and wavy brown hair with bangs cut into a bob. Her hair is flowing in the wind, one hand resting against the back of her head. Her other hand holds a large ice cream cone. At the center are the words "The Ripple Effect" written in purple squiggly text. Next to the cover is a spoon with strawberry syrup. The e-reader and spoon are on top of a pink blanket with colorful books as a design. Overlayed is a graphic of dripping pink ice cream at the top and a light blue bar at the bottom with a caption that reads "The Ripple Effect by Rebecca Caprara".
February 3, 2025 at 1:05 AM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
Get your queer 🍄 horror fix with THE GLADE!

SG: app.thestorygraph.com/books/a02529...
GR: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
BUY: www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Gl...

#booksky #MiddleGradeHorror #DiverseBooksForKids #25Debuts
January 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
Thanks #NetGalley for an ARC of #TheRippleEffect by @rebeccacaprara.bsky.social ! I already resonate with Zella's weird kid energy and I'm excited to see how it all unfolds 🍨🧶

#booksky #MGbooksky #kidlit #middlegradefiction
Cover for "The Ripple Effect" by Rebecca Caprara. The background is an illustration of a red brick building with a light blue awning that says "Treats", with an ice cream cone next to the word. At the top of the cover is a collage of five characters for the book. In the center is the main character Zella, wearing a yellow shirt, blue jeans, and a white apron. She has tan skin, brown eyes, and wavy brown hair with bangs cut into a bob. Her hair is flowing in the wind, one hand resting against the back of her head. Her other hand holds a large ice cream cone. At the center are the words "The Ripple Effect" written in purple squiggly text.
January 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
HI YES HELLO I BRING GOOD NEWS COURTESY OF @flowersandskulls.bsky.social !!!! The @queerliblib.bsky.social is available on Libby, go get yourself connected and plugged in!

libbyapp.com/library/quee...
www.queerliberationlibrary.org

#booksky #lgbtqbooks #diversebooks #freedomtoread
A black background with white sans serif text. The text reads as follows: Hello! We’re so glad you’re here. Queer Liberation Library (QLL) is fighting to build a vibrant, flourishing queer future by connecting LGBTQ+ people with literature, information, and resources that celebrate the unique and empowering diversity of our community. The library is now open! Browse our collection in Libby! Apply for a library membership to check books out!
January 30, 2025 at 3:29 AM
battlebornbri.bsky.social
Watching #KingLear for school (the National Theatre version because I am a dork) and loving Anita-Joy Uwajeh's Cordelia 😍 she's so good
A screenshot from the 2018 National Theatre production of King Lear. Anita-Joy Uwajeh plays Cordelia. In the center of the screen stands a Black woman at a political podium, her hair atop her head in a braided crown with a glistening tiara resting at her temple. She wears a white, pearlescent beaded dress with a red sash across her right shoulder. The red sash has a golden royal crest pinned to it. She is mid speech. The subtitles say "Unhappy that I am, I cannot heave my heart into my mouth."
January 29, 2025 at 3:52 AM