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A community initiative for authors and publishing professionals who manage spoons. Founded by Cait Gordon. (Logo is a grey spoon in the center of an open book of light purple and dark grey pages.) https://linktr.ee/spoonieauthorsnetwork

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · Sep 12

I’d love to build on this starter pack of talented authors! Let me know if you’re interested in joining! To me, there’s nothing like encouraging and supportive disabled creatives! Also we can learn about their books and other cool things! #Disability #WritingCommunity
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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 18h

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), October 8, 2025:

How do you know when it's better to push through and write or step away for a bit?

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 1d

This is the second spite response I read so far. Go spite! #SpoonieAuthChat

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 1d

Aw, that’s lovely! #SpoonieAuthChat

Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 1d

I love this! Spite is my motivator for staying alive. We like spite. 😃 #SpoonieAuthChat

Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 1d

That’s wonderful! #SpoonieAuthChat

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 1d

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), October 7, 2025:

What is motivating you to write these days?

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 2d

You know, I could for real use more naps. I keep forgetting how much they help me! Thanks for the reminder! #SpoonieAuthChat

Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 2d

This might be my favourite reply! #SpoonieAuthChat

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 2d

I’m a GenX latchkey only child too! Woo! #SpoonieAuthChat

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Cait Gordon ♿️ @caitgauthor.bsky.social · 2d

I composed this question when feeling supremely overwhelmed. So it has “asking for a friend” energy.

It’s me. I’m the friend.

What do you folks do? #SpoonieAuthChat

Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 2d

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), October 6, 2025:

How do you manage feelings of overwhelm, so you can settle down to writing?

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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 2d

I would love to say something wise, but like, same. I totally relate. Let’s try our best to be kinder to ourselves. Or at least be kind to each other when our brains are mean to us! #SpoonieAuthChat

Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 2d

Added you! I’m so sorry for the delay. I’ve noticed I’ve missed some replies to this post.

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 2d

I’m so sorry! I didn’t see this reply. Added you!

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Added you!

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 8d

Okay, folks! #SpoonieAuthChat will remain one question from Monday to Friday!

It will be back next week because I’m knee-deep in conference preparation and upcoming book launch stuff this week.

In the meantime, I wish you all many spoons!

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Tymber Dalton aka Lesli Richardson @tymberdalton.bsky.social · 13d

That I’m authentic and write realistic characters. (I don’t mean human, necessarily, just authentic in their world and to their story.)

And with my realistic BDSM books, that hopefully I helped them sort stuff out, or helped them understand a loved one better, or avoid trouble.

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 13d

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), September 25, 2025:

What would you hope folks say about you and your work?

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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)

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Andi Kennedy: Art & Words @andria-kennedy.com · 13d

I'd like to believe people say, "I understand that. This hits home."

In reality, I just hope they say, "This isn't absolute crap." 😭

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 13d

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), September 25, 2025:

What would you hope folks say about you and your work?

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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 12d

I think it’s great if it feels like a human wrote it! #SpoonieAuthChat

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Andi Kennedy: Art & Words @andria-kennedy.com · 12d

Don't forget: Tees are currently on sale for $13 in the Antihero Kreative Threadless Shop!

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And you can always pop over to Ko-fi to offer some support.

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#SpoonieAuthChat
#ShamelessPromo

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Lauren Taylor Bak @laurentaylorbak.bsky.social · 12d

I've got a novellette forthcoming with JMS Books! Cover reveal sometime next week, probably.

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Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 12d

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), September 26, 2025:

SHAMELESS PROMO!

Tell us all the awesome things
that are happening with you and your works!

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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!) #ShamelessPromo

Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 13d

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), September 25, 2025:

What would you hope folks say about you and your work?

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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)

Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 13d

*looks at the old things I haven’t finished yet and quietly walks away* 😉 #SpoonieAuthChat

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Stephanie Cranford @stephcranford.bsky.social · 14d

Pretty sure it's yelling about hockey (#StephYellsAboutHockey) but for some people I'm definitely the "no finish the old thing first before you start a new one" person. #SpoonieAuthChat

Spoonie Authors Network @spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 14d

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), September 24, 2025:

What are you known for saying, as an author? Do you have an expression or advice that you're known for?

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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)

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