The 2025 Literary Awards Program Short List is here! buff.ly/uftpTi6

I never post here. Maybe I should change that.

It was so much fun to not just work on this post but to highlight the work of so many fantastic writers, including Sue William Silverman, @allisonlanda.bsky.social @kellymcmasters.bsky.social, @jennberney.bsky.social, @eirencaffall.bsky.social, Laura Cathcart Robbins, and so many others.

Aw — thanks!

What a fun podcast! Thank you so much to Lisa for an excellent chat!

Such a pleasure speaking with you, Lisa! Thank you so much!

Seriously, creative folks: Don't be afraid to let people know your stuff is out there for them, or worry that "now is not the time for that." People are stressed and freaked out and looking for the things that will give them a moment of rest and joy. It is EXACTLY the time for what we do. Tell them.

Thank you! :)

To have voted for this must bring some kind of internal shame.

LIFE HACK: Answer your phone "Hello you're on the air" and 99% of the time people will just hang up.

Absolutely sickening.

I'm Jewish and I like (at least some) Christmas music. What's your dirty secret?

Bluesky Is Turning Into a Strong X Alternative Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.

Thoughts?

Thanks!!

Hello, BlueSky!

Glad to be here!