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T. Thorn Coyle they/them

@thorncoyle.bsky.social

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Professional writer, amateur photographer, committed tea drinker, expert perambulator, witch. Magic is real, justice is worth fighting for. Love always wins. www.thorncoyle.com #booksky #WritingCommunity

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 20d

New Merch Drop!
50% of profit on my Support Your Library T-shirts and Hoodies from September-November goes to the Nerds for Literacy project!

Head to ThornCoyleBooks to check them out: thorncoylebooks.com/products/sup...

#booksky 📚💙

Black t-shirt with Support Your Library around an open book with tentacles rising from behind.

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 8h

Thanks!

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 8h

“You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.”

Prayers up for Dolly Parton!

(Her sister says she’s not doing so well right now)

Collage of Dolly Parton with guitar. Background of a green stone. Quote: You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try.

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 20h

I get *so* many of these letters, it’s ridiculous!

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 1d

In honor of a certain visitor to Portland today, here’s a reprise of my old Curse/Spell for Justice, this time in printable sticker form.

“I curse you with Justice, and with so much compassion, your heart cracks wide open.”

A set of 8 stickers, with a cracked heart in a triangle. “I curse you with Justice, and with so much compassion, your heart cracks wide open.”

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 1d

Keep breathing

#photography

A plant with waxy leaves and red berries.

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 1d

Shred!

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 1d

A Full Moon Message, for whomever wants one:

The temptation is to hide in the shadows.
Shine your best, brightest self.
Be a magical beacon to those in need.
Stay the course.
Do not be dismayed or dissuaded.
Fall in love. Over and over again.
Fall in love.

#fullMoon

Full moon, big and low in the sky, utility wires overhead.

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 1d

a cow with a wig on its head is standing on a white background .

Alt: a cow with a wig on its head is standing on a white background .

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Georgina Kiersten @ingloriousgigi.bsky.social · May 26

Support a Black queer and trans author:

🩷GEORGINA KIERSTEN
Fall Into You: bit.ly/fallintoyouromance
More to Love: bit.ly/moretoloveromance

💜 JASPER HYDE
Splinter: tinyurl.com/259g4kyl
A Vicious Thirst (FREE bi-monthly serial): bit.ly/aviciousthirstpromo

Covers of Splinter by Jasper Hyde, Fall Into You by Georgina Kiersten, A Vicious Thirst by Jasper Hyde, and More to Love by Georgina Kiersten. Black LGBTQ+ Romance - Cozy Romance, Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance

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Lili Saintcrow @lilithsaintcrow.com · 2d

For my librarian fans, RATTLESNAKE WIND is part of an Overdrive promo (especially for libraries!) until October 17.

eBook - Rattlesnake Wind

A teenager must rely on deadly magic taught by an elderly neighbor to protect her family in this coming-of-age story. After the death of their abusive patriarch, sixteen-year-old Desiree “Dez” Sarpe and her family moved to the high plains of Wyomi...

www.overdrive.com

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 2d

Beautiful Portland Oregon has this major request today:
More Cowbell and More Cheddah.

(Not troops)

#photography #StreetArt

Looking up at a hand stenciled wood sign on a utility pole next to a tree: image of a cowbell/cheese grater that says more cowbell more cheddah

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 3d

TFW, you’re on the library app, looking for books, and see that your queer cozy corgi mystery has a thumbs up and a recommendation!

Thanks, @libbyapp.com and @multcolib.bsky.social!

#booksky #cozymystery #lgbtqbooks

Screenshot of a library app. The Sushi Scandal cozy mystery book with a thumbs up and review: nice addition to the cozy mystery genre as well as a good read for those looking for stories set in queer utopias

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 3d

“This week, as the political landscape looks worse than ever, I’m choosing to celebrate small victories and cultivate pleasure.”

My latest newsletter is about small celebrations during trying times: thorncoyle.kit.com/posts/little...

#photography

Photo looking up at feathery white clematis growing on a wood fence.

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 4d

Blessed be the frogs.

Human Rights Index 💙 @humanrightsindex.bsky.social · 4d

📍 Portland, Oregon 🐸✊🏼✊🏾

A demonstrator dressed in an inflatable frog costume stands infront of law enforcement officers during a protest outside of the ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) headquarters in south Portland, Oregon, U.S., October 3, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos.

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 4d

Will do. Thanks!

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 4d

It’s another good day to get to know our neighbors.

#caturday #photography

A black cat, head pushed up against black corduroy pants, and boots with green soles, happily getting its head scratched.

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Wizard's Tower Press @wtpress.bsky.social · 4d

We've reached 50 backers. Thank you, everyone: www.kickstarter.com/...

The cover of They Are Still Here (Mae Nhw Yma O Hyd).

The image is of the sorceror, Gwydion, surrounded by wild animals (wolf, boar, deer) in a Celtic knotwork frame. Gwydion's hat is crowned with antlers. He carries an axe in his right hand and an oak twig in his left.

Art by Josh Arklin.

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 5d

The ears were very impressive!

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 5d

Witches. Magic. Justice. Community. Love.

You can now order the whole 9 book Witches of Portland series in three brand new, gorgeous, chunky, omnibus editions directly from me!

Books ship in mid-October from thorncoylebooks.com/products/the...

#booksky #witchsky 📚💙

Three beautiful chunky omnibus editions of the witches of Portland.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 5d

HAPPENING NOW: Oregon asks Judge Karin Immergut (a Trump appointee) to block the Trump admin's federalization of 200 Oregon National Guard troops to deploy to Portland. 🧵

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 5d

I misread the original post. I read (and watch) all sorts of fiction myself.

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T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 5d

Just re-read your post and now see what I missed.

Ah well.

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 5d

🖤🖤🖤

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 5d

Any clue how we donate items to the raffle?

T. Thorn Coyle they/them @thorncoyle.bsky.social · 5d

Stay alert.
Protect neighbors.
Do good.

Sending love—especially to Chicago—from Portland

#photography #dogs

An alert little tan dog standing on a sidewalk, tail curved, body ready to move, one big ear up like a satellite dish.

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