A group of youth climate researchers affiliated with UC Davis is trying to fix climate models to correct for fossil fuel industry propaganda that has snuck its way in. But... of course their funding was just cut. :( So they're doing a GoFundMe. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-BasedMIP-climate-research-efforts
This Friday! Writers With Drinks! Queer spoken word 'n comedy. It's going to be AMAZING. Here's why I'm so excited about each of these performers/readers... image
Some dipshits have taken to calling the majority of humans "NPCs". Meaning we lack agency and don't think for ourselves. These are the same folks who want us to become dependent on A.I., which will make us lack agency and be unable to think for ourselves. My latest:
They Call us NPCs, Because That's What they Want us To Be
I am so grateful to everyone who has read my new novel Lessons in Magic and Disaster already. And especially to everyone who’s been reviewing it,...
I didn't take enough pics on my book tour but here are some from my wonderful event the other day at Charis. I loved hearing Jess Lewis read about trans people in a post-climate change future and adored Samuel Ace's thoughtful discussion. Plus lovely joyful capacity audience!
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When I was in elementary school, I had a really severe learning disability. A special education teacher named Ms. Pennington helped me so much, and inspired me to become a writer and use creativity to get through my challenges. I'm so glad I got to have lunch with her yesterday. image
πŸ”₯ James Bond shows the way to save tentpole movies πŸ”₯ Doctor Who should try doing more hard science fiction πŸ”₯ Robert Pattinson should be the DCU's Batman It's a trio of scorching hot takes!
It's Another Handful of Mini-Rants!
Hi! I’m so grateful to everyone who subscribes to this weekly newsletter β€” and especially to the folks who’ve taken the time during my book t...
Back in 1946, the KKK was trying to make a major comeback after World War II. Enter Superman β€” the Man of Steel exposed their secrets and took them down in his radio show. I asked Rick Bowers, author of Superman vs the Ku Klux Klan, what we can learn from this today
What We Can Learn From Superman Defeating the KKK
My book Lessons in Magic and Disaster has been out for a week now, and I’ve been so thrilled with the response so far. Bookseller Rowan Julian wi...
My latest sff book review column is up, including a wonderful vampire novel, an interesting near future memory-sharing dystopia, and the best book I've read in ages https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/08/24/new-scifi-fantasy-mehta-seon-ran/
Los Angeles I am coming to you! I can't wait to see all my LA peeps at North Figueroa bookstore at 7 PM πŸ₯° Then tonight I'm on a midnight train to San Diego for the book festival πŸŒ›πŸš‚
ICYMI we're holding a special Writers With Drinks in Seattle, featuring "superstars of queer SFF": Cecilia Tan, Andrea Hairston, Becky Chambers, me, Annalee Newitz and Darcie Little Badger! It's Thurs 8/14 at 7ish. There will be queer vendors and fun stuff. Tickets are selling fast β€” RSVP now! <3
Town Hall Seattle
Writers With Drinks | Town Hall Seattle
An evening of queer speculative fiction! Whether you’re a Seattle local or you’re in town for Worldcon, enjoy readings by six authors of queer ...