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Melanie
@meljchurch.bsky.social
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Librarian, nerd
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placecalledbliss.bsky.social
I'm so fucking tired, if anyone wants to help out a trans guy today just share my stuff- I make jewelry and paint and stuff, take a look at my shop or commission a pet portrait or smth
Placecalledbliss.bigcartel.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:19 AM
meljchurch.bsky.social
The Northern Lights! In Missouri?
Night sky with a large swath of red light crossed by a narrow arc of green
November 12, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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jamellebouie.net
this court says that allowing EPA to regulate carbon emissions is a "major question" that demands congressional debate. but allowing the president to, with a flick of the wrist, end a straightforward constitutional right is something that must be allowed to stand?
June 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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librarycongress.bsky.social
70+ years after the Civil War, the WPA Federal Writers' Project began interviewing elderly Americans who remembered being enslaved. This collection is at the Library & contains moving narratives & photos. #Juneteenth

Narratives: www.loc.gov/collections/...

Photos: www.loc.gov/pictures/ite...
A portrait of an elderly Black woman, Sarah Gudger, who was reportedly 121 years old at the time the photo was taken to accompany the narrative she shared with the Federal Writers' Project. Her hair is short and white, her hands are in her lap with her fingers laced together and she is looking into the distance, to the left of the camera (her right). Her tattered shawl is safety-pinned together under her neck.
June 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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toonyballoony.bsky.social
I did my best to compile as many protest safety notes as possible into a one page foldout zine! Coincidentally…it seems the file has breached containment…like it’s available for anyone to print or hand out 👀⚖️

toonyart.com/s/PSZine.pdf
The cover spread from a one page zine printout. The left (back cover) features images of a scale and gavel, with notes on First Amendment and filming rights, and the advice to “shut the fuck up.” On the right is the cover, a megaphone with the title text “PROTEST SAFELY.” Behind it are faceless protestors. The subtitle notes, “A brief collection of tips from around the internet.” A spread from one page zine printout. On the left is an illustration of a protestor with the title “What to Wear,” including a helmet, goggles, ear plugs, gloves, a mask, a backpack, and layers/long sleeves/pants. Each have additional notes explaining their use. On the right is “What to Bring,” featuring illustrations of a backpack, money, water bottles, a mask, a granola bar and bag of trail mix, a first aid kit, folded shirt and pants, and an ID, with “DIY Defense” listed underneath it showing one protestor using a luggage case, one holding a trash can lid, and one using an open umbrella as a shield. A spread from one page zine printout. On the left is “Protect Your Identity,” advising to cover up identifying features, avoiding photography of protesters, deactivating biometric phone-unlocking tools, and writing emergency contact and counsel numbers on your arm. On the right is “Be Like Water,” the motto of the 2019 Hong Kong protests, and the text “BEWARE THE BAIT” with images of a palette of bricks and a masked man holding a crowbar toward a protestor with a sign, “Psst, free crowbar?” encouraging the reader not to engage with traps and undercover agents. A spread from one page zine printout featuring the hazards of protest opposition, including tear gas, rubber bullets, and LRAD sound cannons and flash bangs. Caution tape images accompany the text explaining the dangers of each, how to flush out eyes that have been maced/etc, and how to extinguish a gas canister with a traffic cone.
June 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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spockresists.bsky.social
One of Americas richest men, Andrew Mellon, decided to work in Washington and clean up the mess. People at the time called him “The Real President.” He came to fix overspending.
He slashed. He cut.
Mellon became treasury secretary, but remained working in his private business.
May 30, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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annaguirre.bsky.social
Alien Tour: I'm taking a road trip!

Would looooooooooove to see you if you're nearby:

Bellingham, WA
Seattle, WA
Portland, WA
Folsom, CA
Lancaster, CA
San Diego, CA
Tempe, AZ
Salt Lake City, UT
Denver, CO
Wichita, KS
Kansas City, MO
Tinley Park, IL

Please help me spread the word! 🥰
Torn black headline space with 3D book I Think I'm in Love with an Alien on the left and a photo of a middle-aged white lady (me) on the right. I have brown hair and I'm wearing a purple crochet sweater and floral dress. My chin is propped on my hand. The headline text in white bold: Ready for a summer of alien love? Subheading in teal italics: Meet Ann Aguirre on tour! Accent text in avocado: Space Con or bust! In the middle the background is purple and the white bold text reads: June 17 Bellingham (Village Books) - 6:00pm June 18 Seattle (Third Place Books) - 7:00pm June 19 Portland (Grand Gesture) – 7:00pm June 21 Folsom, CA (Ruby's Bookstore) - 6:00pm June 22 Lancaster, CA (L'il Bookbug on the Blvd) - 3:00pm June 23 San Diego, CA (Mysterious Galaxy) - 7:00pm June 25 Tempe, AZ (Changing Hands) - 7:00pm June 27 SLC (King's English) - 6:00pm June 29 Denver, CO (Spicy Librarian) - 6:00pm July 1 Wichita, KS (Watermark Books) - 6:00pm July 2 Kansas City, MO (Under the Cover) - 6:30pm July 8 Tinley Park, IL (Love's Sweet Arrow) - 6:00pm Bracketing the text are two cute illustrations: Left: Seeker and Jen in a romance clinch Right: A UFO The bottom is a custom pattern in teals and purples based on Seeker's scale patterns. It's cool and vaguely dragonish. Bottom left: Bestselling author USA Today Bottom right: The New York Times bestselling author
May 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
meljchurch.bsky.social
Great review for Exit 16 www.thepitchkc.com/hypothesis-t...
Hypothesis Theatre Lab's time-looper Exit 16 sees Jamie Lin Pratt rewinding more than just time
Look, from the minute the announcement email hit my inbox, Arts Asylum knew that I would be in attendance for Exit 16. On par with my personal brand love of nachos, cats, bright shirts, and dance-punk...
www.thepitchkc.com
April 17, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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meljchurch.bsky.social
If you're in Kansas City, you should go see this play!
www.eventbrite.com/e/exit-16-ti...
Exit 16
An original play by Jamie Lin Pratt, a second generation Chinese-American, set in a diner that is stuck in a mysterious time loop.
www.eventbrite.com
April 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
meljchurch.bsky.social
My friend's play is great & you should go see it, if you can. Maybe win some tickets bridge909.org/events/exit-16
#90.9TheBridge #TicketContest
Exit 16 at The Arts Asylum
Exit 16 at The Arts Asylum in Kansas City, MO, from Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 20, 2025.
bridge909.org
April 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
meljchurch.bsky.social
If you're in Kansas City, you should go see this play!
www.eventbrite.com/e/exit-16-ti...
Exit 16
An original play by Jamie Lin Pratt, a second generation Chinese-American, set in a diner that is stuck in a mysterious time loop.
www.eventbrite.com
April 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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placecalledbliss.bsky.social
It's beautiful ;; I still need furniture and a gas tank to fire it along with some supplies for my studio so I set a new ko-fi goal in case anyone wants to help get me there ♡
ko-fi.com/lennybroadfo...
April 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
meljchurch.bsky.social
Lilac bush decided to bloom for the first time
Lilacs just starting to bloom in front of the corner of a light yellow house
April 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
meljchurch.bsky.social
Exit 16 opening today! I went to final dress last night & it was great! If you can, go see it
www.eventbrite.com/e/exit-16-ti...
Exit 16
An original play by Jamie Lin Pratt, a second generation Chinese-American, set in a diner that is stuck in a mysterious time loop.
www.eventbrite.com
April 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
meljchurch.bsky.social
My friend wrote a play & it's debuting in a couple of days. If you're in the Kansas City area, check it out www.eventbrite.com/e/exit-16-ti...
Exit 16
An original play by Jamie Lin Pratt, a second generation Chinese-American, set in a diner that is stuck in a mysterious time loop.
www.eventbrite.com
April 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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authorkaraj.bsky.social
Peeps! KINSHIP AND KINDNESS is part of a SFF book bundle for Trans Day of Visibility. For $40, you can get 38 books from trans authors on itchio, including those by Al Hess, Beau Van Dalen, DN Bryn, Claudie Arseneault, me, and many, many more.
Grab it here: itch.io/b/2927/sff-b...
a vapor wave pixel art background of a city with stars and a moon glowing in the sky. It says itchio sff trans book bundle 30+ authors 3/28 to 3/31
March 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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ghargravewrites.bsky.social
The #TransRightsReadathon is coming up at the end of this month, and this year's is more crucial than it's ever been before. Please read and review trans books all year long, obviously, but especially from 3/21-3/31.

You can find links to all of my work here: gabrielhargravewrites.carrd.co
#TransRightsReadathon March 21st - March 31st 2025 [covers of my books and short stories] Spicy novels and shorts featuring trans characters This year’s Trans Rights Readathon is even more important than ever. Trans authors like myself face a harrowing fight for our right to exist. We need your support. We need you to lift our voices. We need you to read and review and recommend our work. We need you to see us and know us and help us. I have a number of available works, all featuring trans characters, including the OatL series, in which queer sex workers fuck and fall in love and fight against oppression.
March 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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purplequeenpub.bsky.social
Fancy some free horror books? Take a look at the Terrifying Tales book sale, which has offerings from myself, @jackrollins.bsky.social, @cmrosens.com and more.

💙📚👀 📚😱 📚📢 #Books #HorrorWriting
#BFP

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Tales of Terror
Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.
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March 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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diane.dianeduane.com
Pointing folks at this #DRMfree deal today, as rent's due and we can use a boost. (Not available in the UK due to Brexit, so sorry!) Our whole #ebook store for $39.99: ebooks.direct/products/ebo...
Ebooks Direct Whole Store Bundle
This ebook bundle (not available in the UK: details below) contains our complete inventory of non-new-release* works. All our ebooks are DRM-free, and come with the usual EBD lifetime replacement guar...
ebooks.direct
March 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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trreadathon.bsky.social
The 2025 Trans Rights Readathon starts on March 21st and runs through the 31st. The goal of this event is to Uplift, Amplify, and Support trans authors, trans stories, and trans communities. 🏳️‍⚧️💙💗🤍
Text: All about the 2025 Trans Rights Readathon. How to sign up, participate, dates, and more! Text: Mark your calendars. This year the Trans Rights Readathon will be Friday, March 21st through Monday, March 31st! This year is longer than the last two years. Text: What is the Trans Rights Readathon? The Trans Rights Readathon is an annual decentralized call to action for readers and book lovers in support of Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) on March 31st. Text: The TRR isn't just reading, it's action! The Trans Rights Readathon encourages readers to seek out works by and/or about trans, nonbinary, 2Spirit, and gender non-conforming authors and characters along with taking action on the mutual, local, and national level. We have three core goals: Uplift. Amplify. Support.
March 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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authorkaraj.bsky.social
If Joann's was where you got embroidery floss/DMC thread, EverythingCrossStitch.com is great and ships VERY fast. They also have a more user friendly UI than Michael's.
Herrschner's is good for yarn, but they ship more slowly. They also have great catalogs, lol
February 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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amandaweavernovels.com
With the demise of Joann's, I'm going to share a few online resources I've found. It's by no means exhaustive, but hopefully it helps folks find what they need. 🧵
February 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM