Suryia, the orangutan who learned to bottle-feed orphaned tiger cubs by watching humans

I wrote and posted this to Instagram a couple of days ago and it became my most-read poem ever. I’m honored I get to feel big feelings alongside you all. I’m posting it here too and want to use this space more consistently. Hello friends ❤️

A bedroom with a bed and two lamps. All three walls are bookshelves from floor to ceiling.

We visited an open house in Harlem tonight. Gorgeous place and this is my dream bedroom.

Imagine sleeping surrounded by all those books. They come with the house (if you want).

A PALACE NEAR THE WIND by @aijiang.bsky.social is out now in paperback! ✨☁️

A richly inventive, brutal and beautiful science-fantasy novella. A story of family, loss, oppression and rebellion that will stay with you long after the final page.

Grab your copy now: tinyurl.com/5aczxabe

May Day Strong: No Work, No School, No Shopping | Indivisible

There is something you can do about all of this — make your plans for May 1. This country needs a united show of power, energy, and hope.
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An illustration of a witch, an angel, and a demon. The layout is like that of a nested doll.

Behold the gorgeous cover art for Alex Livingston's dark academia novel, THE WITCHES' CURRICULUM. Coming in 2027. Art by @nadiarausa.bsky.social.

A simple spell may lead to the gates of hell...

Get more info and pre-order: badhandbooks.com/purchasedire...

How about a few more announcements for THE LIBRARY OF THE UNDEAD. The anthology proudly welcomes new fiction by @aijiang.bsky.social, @joshmalerman.bsky.social, and John Skipp. This book will feature an insane line-up of incredible literary voices. More soon.

A poem for all my friends who are feeling a little down today from my new book On Mindful Democracy.

Take heart, friends, we will be okay.

Screenshot of NetGalley landing page for “Never Whistle at Night, Part II: Back for Blood” showing its read now status. It publishes Aug 18, 2026

✨No Approval Required✨

NEVER WHISTLE AT NIGHT, PART II: BACK FOR BLOOD is now available for any readers with a NetGalley account.

We appreciate any and all early reviews. Hohóú in advance! You’re gonna love these #Indigenous #horror stories.

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Forget the Final Girl trope. The real power in horror right now is in the hands of women writers. Here are 16 releases by diverse female authors that prove the genre is alive and screaming.

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Book cover: This'll Make Things a Little Easier by Attila Veres

If you haven't already got your copy, Attila Veres's stunning new collection, THIS'LL MAKE THINGS A LITTLE EASIER, goes on sale officially worldwide on Tuesday. The ebook is up for sale on Amazon now, and the paperback is on our website and all worldwide Amazon sites. Don't miss this collection!

Two years ago I had my agents ask authors seeking blurbs if they had used LLMs in the writing or research for their novels. If yes, then I won’t read their books. I know I could be lied to. If I am lied to, I will LOUDLY retract my endorsement. I hope more writers might adopt a similar policy.

Widen your gaze and look upon Lebanon.

Nearly a million people have been displaced by Israel in the past 3 weeks.

They've been told not to return.

That's ethnic cleansing.

The last time Israel occupied Southern Lebanon, Hezbollah was born.

What horrors will be unleashed now?

‘I will not comply’: Tennessee librarian refuses to move LGBTQ+ books Rutherford County library director Luanne James’s stand against a vote to relocate more than 190 titles draws national support as the board weighs firing her.

Library director Luanne James.

Hero.

Two books for spooky season:
COFFIN MOON, Keith Rosson: Best modern vampire story ever (although it's set in the 70s).
THE TWISTED ONES, by T. Kingfisher: It lures you in with chatty good humor (especially about NPR Pledge Week) and a lovely dog...then slams the door and bites you in the dark.

"That's the point – the smudge, the rough line, the hesitation - that's what makes my work come alive." - Jim Lee talking about why DC will never use AI storytelling. "AI doesn't dream, feel or make art, it aggregates it."

@jimlee.bsky.social speaking very passionately at Retailer Day. #nycc

Jim Lee confirms DC Comics will not support AI-generated storytelling or art

A RIVER FROM THE SKY art card by Nancy Zhang featuring wheel tracks leading to a large water wheel engine

A River From the Sky book cover featuring a being in a beige robe with hair rising as though in water, framed by koi fish. Colour palette is orange and light blue.

Art card reveal for 🌬️🌊⚙️A RIVER FROM THE SKY 🌬️🌊⚙️

April 21, 2026 from @titanbooks.bsky.social

Preorder the next/last instalment in the Natural Engines duology, you can get this setting art card illustrated by Nancy Zhang (preorder campaign form in my bio) 👀✨‼️🤍

a man in a suit and tie is saying " boom easy as that " Alt: a man in a suit and tie is saying "boom easy as that”

Trans rights are human rights.

To my fellow cishet dudes: when we are quiet about supporting the trans community, the only voices anyone hears are the Charlie Kirks of the world. Don't let accusations of being "performative" or "virtue signaling" shut you up - that's their whole point. Our voices are needed now more than ever.

If you thinking of attending this festival Don't
In a time where the strength of the human spirit is under assault from tyranny and fascism. When the Arist is more vital and important than ever this.abomination is an insult to every writer who ever bled on the page to tell HUMAN stories
Fuck this

Aug. 2, 1924: James Baldwin Born James Baldwin was born in Harlem, New York.

"We are living through a very dangerous time. . . The paradox of education is precisely this — that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated." — James Baldwin (born #tdih 1924) "A Talk to Teachers" ⬇️
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“The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose.” ~ The Fire Next Time
“Anyone who has ever struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor.”
Born on this day American novelist, essayist & activist James Baldwin 1924
#Booksky

Shifting homeless individuals into long-term institutional settings for humane treatment through the appropriate use of civil commitment will restore public order. Surrendering our cities and citizens to disorder and fear is neither compassionate to the homeless nor other citizens. My Administration will take a new approach focused on protecting public safety.

The White House, via yet another executive order, has announced a plan for the sweeping removal and subsequent detention of people experiencing homelessness.

Instead of investing in proven solutions, the administration is doubling down on cruel and ineffective policies that strip people of their rights, lock them into dangerous institutions, and punish them for having nowhere else to go.

Okay, well.

Queer & especially trans authors of erotica and other content deemed 'nsfw' by major platforms, please drop links to where people can find your stories in the replies.

Everyone else: Repost people's links. Stop worrying about the sanctity of your feed & help the most impacted authors.

PSA