Kim Werker
@kpwerker.bsky.social
Publisher & CEO, Nine Ten Publications. Views here my own. Editor, writer, weaver, knitter, crocheter. I make a decent babka. Formerly #mightyugly
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6 hours to go and we are literally less than $150 to our goal! If you have a sec, give this a re...tweet? repost? reskeet?... in case someone out there could use a solid unf*cking to kick off the year
Now on Kickstarter: Books for a Better Year
These titles seamlessly connect the personal and the political, encouraging you to see how caring for yourself, looking out for others, and tapping into your innate creativity connnect in the work toward a brighter shared future
microcosm.pub/kickstarter
These titles seamlessly connect the personal and the political, encouraging you to see how caring for yourself, looking out for others, and tapping into your innate creativity connnect in the work toward a brighter shared future
microcosm.pub/kickstarter
November 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
6 hours to go and we are literally less than $150 to our goal! If you have a sec, give this a re...tweet? repost? reskeet?... in case someone out there could use a solid unf*cking to kick off the year
This is very bad.
Vancouver's 2026 draft budget has PASSED.
Approved on a 7-4 vote on party lines, with ABC in favour and councillors Fry/Bligh/Orr/Maloney opposed.
Property tax freeze, $50 million more for VPD, and cuts to Arts, Culture, Planning and Sustainability departments, among others.
Full story to come.
Approved on a 7-4 vote on party lines, with ABC in favour and councillors Fry/Bligh/Orr/Maloney opposed.
Property tax freeze, $50 million more for VPD, and cuts to Arts, Culture, Planning and Sustainability departments, among others.
Full story to come.
November 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
This is very bad.
Feels good to be writing, if only because it's the only way I know of to make sense of chaos. Chaos!!
Now with a working link! dispatches-from-nine-ten-pub.ghost.io/2025-recap-p...
2025 Recap, Part One: WHY?!
Every single person I casually chat with has been saying this year has been a doozy. Doesn't matter what you do for work, doesn't matter where you live. 2025 has been a whole thing.
I've wanted to ge...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Feels good to be writing, if only because it's the only way I know of to make sense of chaos. Chaos!!
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YOU are invited to join the DIY Postcard Swap that I host! Let's create 10 handmade postcards before the month ends and be creative together!
www.ihanna.nu/blog/2025/10...
#creativity #mixedmedia #mailart #diy #postcarding
#ihannaspostcardswap #cutandpaste #crafting 🧶
www.ihanna.nu/blog/2025/10...
#creativity #mixedmedia #mailart #diy #postcarding
#ihannaspostcardswap #cutandpaste #crafting 🧶
Join the DIY Postcard Swap autumn 2025 - iHannas Blog
It is time to join iHanna's DIY Postcard Swap autumn 2025. I just opened the sign-up period and it will remain open until 25th of November. Sign up before then and join us in all this fun and joyful c...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
YOU are invited to join the DIY Postcard Swap that I host! Let's create 10 handmade postcards before the month ends and be creative together!
www.ihanna.nu/blog/2025/10...
#creativity #mixedmedia #mailart #diy #postcarding
#ihannaspostcardswap #cutandpaste #crafting 🧶
www.ihanna.nu/blog/2025/10...
#creativity #mixedmedia #mailart #diy #postcarding
#ihannaspostcardswap #cutandpaste #crafting 🧶
There was a weird week years ago when @kateatherley.bsky.social and I started using mechanical keyboards around the same time. They're so loud and retro and satisfying! But also, absolute nightmares during meetings. Today, bittersweetly, I will be swapping mine out for a quiet (smaller) one.
November 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
There was a weird week years ago when @kateatherley.bsky.social and I started using mechanical keyboards around the same time. They're so loud and retro and satisfying! But also, absolute nightmares during meetings. Today, bittersweetly, I will be swapping mine out for a quiet (smaller) one.
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
There are few things more delightful than your teenager having the same best friends since kindergarten. Now they're all six feet all, arguing about how to make pancakes after a sleepover. They all crammed into my kid's small bedroom like they have since they were seven. So much sucks; this does not
November 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
There are few things more delightful than your teenager having the same best friends since kindergarten. Now they're all six feet all, arguing about how to make pancakes after a sleepover. They all crammed into my kid's small bedroom like they have since they were seven. So much sucks; this does not
I hate Excel SO MUCH because it forces me to use a MOUSE to accept a formula and THAT IS NOT HOW USER INTERFACES WORK. Do not give me a freaking error when I hit return to accept a formula you stupid ancient bloated mess.
November 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I hate Excel SO MUCH because it forces me to use a MOUSE to accept a formula and THAT IS NOT HOW USER INTERFACES WORK. Do not give me a freaking error when I hit return to accept a formula you stupid ancient bloated mess.
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A test of the BC Emergency Alert system is happening at 1:55PM on Wed, Nov 19th. An alert will go out on cell phones, TVs and radios across BC to help make sure the system is working in case of an actual life-threatening emergency. emergencyinfobc.ca/event/test
November 18, 2025 at 10:39 PM
A test of the BC Emergency Alert system is happening at 1:55PM on Wed, Nov 19th. An alert will go out on cell phones, TVs and radios across BC to help make sure the system is working in case of an actual life-threatening emergency. emergencyinfobc.ca/event/test
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Check out Knotions Magazine's detailed (and very positive!) review of MATH FOR KNITTERS, by @kateatherley.bsky.social, in their STEM issue. They say that "nearly every knitter should have a copy of this book," and obviously we agree! knotions.com/kate-atherle...
November 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Check out Knotions Magazine's detailed (and very positive!) review of MATH FOR KNITTERS, by @kateatherley.bsky.social, in their STEM issue. They say that "nearly every knitter should have a copy of this book," and obviously we agree! knotions.com/kate-atherle...
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ahem
BEST-SELLING BOOK GOES INTO SECOND PRINTING
this is quite cool actually
BEST-SELLING BOOK GOES INTO SECOND PRINTING
this is quite cool actually
Heyyy, the reprint of MATH FOR KNITTERS has arrived!
In Canada, shop local! Shops, contact your Ampersand rep or Julie Asselin to carry the book!
Everywhere else, shop local too! Shops, @microcosm.bsky.social is our distributor everywhere outside of Canada!
microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/book...
In Canada, shop local! Shops, contact your Ampersand rep or Julie Asselin to carry the book!
Everywhere else, shop local too! Shops, @microcosm.bsky.social is our distributor everywhere outside of Canada!
microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/book...
November 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
ahem
BEST-SELLING BOOK GOES INTO SECOND PRINTING
this is quite cool actually
BEST-SELLING BOOK GOES INTO SECOND PRINTING
this is quite cool actually
Lemme give you a little bit of a picture of my September. I had broken my foot in mid-August days after listing this book for pre-order. Having my lower leg immobilized had led to a blood clot; I was uncomfortable and stressed out and it had been many months since I'd been able to take a holiday. 1/
Heyyy, the reprint of MATH FOR KNITTERS has arrived!
In Canada, shop local! Shops, contact your Ampersand rep or Julie Asselin to carry the book!
Everywhere else, shop local too! Shops, @microcosm.bsky.social is our distributor everywhere outside of Canada!
microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/book...
In Canada, shop local! Shops, contact your Ampersand rep or Julie Asselin to carry the book!
Everywhere else, shop local too! Shops, @microcosm.bsky.social is our distributor everywhere outside of Canada!
microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/book...
November 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Lemme give you a little bit of a picture of my September. I had broken my foot in mid-August days after listing this book for pre-order. Having my lower leg immobilized had led to a blood clot; I was uncomfortable and stressed out and it had been many months since I'd been able to take a holiday. 1/
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Heyyy, the reprint of MATH FOR KNITTERS has arrived!
In Canada, shop local! Shops, contact your Ampersand rep or Julie Asselin to carry the book!
Everywhere else, shop local too! Shops, @microcosm.bsky.social is our distributor everywhere outside of Canada!
microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/book...
In Canada, shop local! Shops, contact your Ampersand rep or Julie Asselin to carry the book!
Everywhere else, shop local too! Shops, @microcosm.bsky.social is our distributor everywhere outside of Canada!
microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/book...
November 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Heyyy, the reprint of MATH FOR KNITTERS has arrived!
In Canada, shop local! Shops, contact your Ampersand rep or Julie Asselin to carry the book!
Everywhere else, shop local too! Shops, @microcosm.bsky.social is our distributor everywhere outside of Canada!
microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/book...
In Canada, shop local! Shops, contact your Ampersand rep or Julie Asselin to carry the book!
Everywhere else, shop local too! Shops, @microcosm.bsky.social is our distributor everywhere outside of Canada!
microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/book...
Every so often, connections spiral around through years and contexts and intersect at exactly the right moment. Anyway, I've just added a new project to my gorgeous Gantt chart and I'm just so excited about it.
November 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Every so often, connections spiral around through years and contexts and intersect at exactly the right moment. Anyway, I've just added a new project to my gorgeous Gantt chart and I'm just so excited about it.
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Happy partially muscled skeleton screaming before vanishing day to all those who celebrate.
November 14, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Happy partially muscled skeleton screaming before vanishing day to all those who celebrate.
I love getting prompted to set up passkeys at more and more websites, for security. But they all say it's the most secure option without mentioning literally any movie where some poor schmuck has their finger chopped for exactly this purpose.
November 12, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I love getting prompted to set up passkeys at more and more websites, for security. But they all say it's the most secure option without mentioning literally any movie where some poor schmuck has their finger chopped for exactly this purpose.
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Aside from friends, booksellers, and librarians, where do you get your book recs from?
Extra credit if you have favorite queer folks you follow that do book recs, extra EXTRA credit if they love erotica
(Are you a queer booktokker, -tuber, or -blogger who might want some review copies? Hit us up!)
Extra credit if you have favorite queer folks you follow that do book recs, extra EXTRA credit if they love erotica
(Are you a queer booktokker, -tuber, or -blogger who might want some review copies? Hit us up!)
November 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Aside from friends, booksellers, and librarians, where do you get your book recs from?
Extra credit if you have favorite queer folks you follow that do book recs, extra EXTRA credit if they love erotica
(Are you a queer booktokker, -tuber, or -blogger who might want some review copies? Hit us up!)
Extra credit if you have favorite queer folks you follow that do book recs, extra EXTRA credit if they love erotica
(Are you a queer booktokker, -tuber, or -blogger who might want some review copies? Hit us up!)
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I love this post of holiday gift-crafting recommendations from @smartbitches.bsky.social and I'm seriously tempted by both of the first two knitting patterns: smartbitchestrashybooks.com/stuffwelike/...
Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Knitting & Stitching Patterns for Holiday Gifting | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
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November 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I love this post of holiday gift-crafting recommendations from @smartbitches.bsky.social and I'm seriously tempted by both of the first two knitting patterns: smartbitchestrashybooks.com/stuffwelike/...
My very Gen-x purchase of the year.
I am excited to announce that my new book, “The Spirit of Ani: Reflections on Spirituality, Feminism, Music, and Freedom,” which I have co-written with Lauren Coyle Rosen, is available now for preorder!
Preorder Link: www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/ani-difranco-preorder/
Preorder Link: www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/ani-difranco-preorder/
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
My very Gen-x purchase of the year.
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If you're interested in learning more about my book Math for Knitters and my easier-than-you-expect approach to alterations, visit with me and @vickiehowell.bsky.social in the next session of StitchWell social club, Wednesday, Nov 19th, at 7pm CT. More info at www.vickiehowell.com/stitchwellso... 🧶
Stitchwell Social Club
Stitchwell Social Club is an inclusive craft community of curious and compassionate knitters and crocheters of all levels.
www.vickiehowell.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
If you're interested in learning more about my book Math for Knitters and my easier-than-you-expect approach to alterations, visit with me and @vickiehowell.bsky.social in the next session of StitchWell social club, Wednesday, Nov 19th, at 7pm CT. More info at www.vickiehowell.com/stitchwellso... 🧶
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Hey Vancouver, the auroras are out 😍
Photo taken tonight in Stanley Park
Photo taken tonight in Stanley Park
November 12, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Hey Vancouver, the auroras are out 😍
Photo taken tonight in Stanley Park
Photo taken tonight in Stanley Park
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Photos last year from Juno, Auschwitz, Hiroshima, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bosnia.
Remembering, mourning, and hoping this century does not fall victim to the same needless horrors as the last one.
Remembering, mourning, and hoping this century does not fall victim to the same needless horrors as the last one.
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Photos last year from Juno, Auschwitz, Hiroshima, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bosnia.
Remembering, mourning, and hoping this century does not fall victim to the same needless horrors as the last one.
Remembering, mourning, and hoping this century does not fall victim to the same needless horrors as the last one.
For better or worse, indeed...
Welp, we're on TikTok now. For better or worse? Come say hi over there and let us know all the bookish and crafty accounts we should follow. We are, obvs, @ ninetenpub – www.tiktok.com/@ninetenpub
November 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
For better or worse, indeed...
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Worth noting that because Sim brought forward his proposal for a property tax freeze requiring millions in cuts with just weeks left in the budget process, this is not up for public debate and is not outlined in the documents available to councillors when they vote on this
SCOOP: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes in his proposed 2026 budget.
Great source work by Marc Fawcett-Atkinson to uncover this
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
Great source work by Marc Fawcett-Atkinson to uncover this
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...
Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate and sustainability department
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes. Canada's National Observer learned a...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Worth noting that because Sim brought forward his proposal for a property tax freeze requiring millions in cuts with just weeks left in the budget process, this is not up for public debate and is not outlined in the documents available to councillors when they vote on this
This would be very very bad.
NEW: Councillors and sources inside the City of Vancouver say the city's mayor, Ken Sim, will put forth a budget Wednesday that will eliminate the city's celebrated climate and sustainability department.
Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate and sustainability department
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes. Canada's National Observer learned a...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
This would be very very bad.