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Chosen Family: The Queer Tradition That Redefines Thanksgiving As November rolls around and families across the country prepare for the rituals of Thanksgiving, many LGBTQIA+ people begin preparing for something equally sacred, though often less understood: Chosen Family gatherings, often affectionately called Friendsgiving. For queer communities, chosen family isn’t just a social tradition — it’s survival, celebration, and love made tangible. It’s the meal that feeds the soul when blood ties can’t or won’t.

Chosen Family: The Queer Tradition That Redefines Thanksgiving

As November rolls around and families across the country prepare for the rituals of Thanksgiving, many LGBTQIA+ people begin preparing for something equally sacred, though often less understood: Chosen Family gatherings, often…

Transgender Awareness Week: Uplifting Voices, Honoring Lives, and Building a Future of Pride Every November, a radiant wave of courage and truth ripples across the world as we step into Transgender Awareness Week — observed from November 13th to 19th. It’s a sacred stretch of days set aside to celebrate the diversity and strength of transgender and nonbinary communities, to educate others, and to build empathy and understanding. It leads up to one of the most powerful days in the LGBTQIA+ calendar — …

Transgender Awareness Week: Uplifting Voices, Honoring Lives, and Building a Future of Pride

Every November, a radiant wave of courage and truth ripples across the world as we step into Transgender Awareness Week — observed from November 13th to 19th. It’s a sacred stretch of days set aside to…

#amwriting #poetry #lgbt working on a collection of poetry I’ve written over the past decade…

Intersex Day of Remembrance: Honoring Truth, Bodily Autonomy, and the Fight for Justice Every year on November 8, the world pauses—if only briefly—to recognize Intersex Day of Remembrance, also known as Intersex Day of Solidarity. It is a day to honor intersex people: those born with sex characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of “male” or “female.” It is a day to remember the injustices they have endured and continue to face—from unwanted surgeries to social erasure—and to demand a future built on bodily autonomy, truth, and respect.

Intersex Day of Remembrance: Honoring Truth, Bodily Autonomy, and the Fight for Justice

Every year on November 8, the world pauses—if only briefly—to recognize Intersex Day of Remembrance, also known as Intersex Day of Solidarity. It is a day to honor intersex people: those born with sex…

Trans Parent Day: Redefining Family, Love, and What It Means to Be a Parent Transgender Parent Day Every first Sunday in November, a quiet but powerful observance takes place—Trans Parent Day. Falling this year on November 2, 2025, it’s a day to honor transgender and nonbinary parents, as well as parents of transgender and gender-diverse children. It’s a day rooted in love and resilience, created to expand the way the world understands family.

Trans Parent Day: Redefining Family, Love, and What It Means to Be a Parent

Transgender Parent Day Every first Sunday in November, a quiet but powerful observance takes place—Trans Parent Day. Falling this year on November 2, 2025, it’s a day to honor transgender and nonbinary parents, as well as…

Transgender Awareness Month: Honoring Resilience, Celebrating Truth, and Uplifting Every Trans Voice Every November, the world has the beautiful opportunity to turn its focus toward a community that has always existed but hasn’t always been celebrated the way it should be: our transgender and nonbinary siblings. 🌈✨ Transgender Awareness Month is a time to honor the resilience, creativity, and courage of trans and gender-diverse people. It’s a time to recognize their immense contributions to culture, art, politics, science, and activism.

Transgender Awareness Month: Honoring Resilience, Celebrating Truth, and Uplifting Every Trans Voice

Every November, the world has the beautiful opportunity to turn its focus toward a community that has always existed but hasn’t always been celebrated the way it should be: our transgender and…

Backscatter is free for Kindle on Oct 30&31 only!

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Intersex Awareness Day: Visibility, Rights, and Dignity On October 26th, the LGBTQIA+ community and allies worldwide mark Intersex Awareness Day — a vital observance dedicated to raising visibility for intersex people, challenging harmful stereotypes, a…

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The Nancy Drew Files Case 81 Making Waves

Nancy Drew always got the hotties.

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Book cover: A scholarly-looking young man with a light beard and shoulder-length hair set on parchment on a desk with a black feather quill pen nearby.

This was another fun book! The Gentlemen's Agreement (Another Arranged Marriage #7) by @lisaoliverauthor.bsky.social is a tale of two princes and a commoner who find their love together among opposition and danger. Very enjoyable! #mmromance #booksky

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Notable Books and Critically acclaimed classics

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Asexual Awareness Week: Celebrating Ace Spectrum Identities Every October, during the last full week of the month, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates Ace Week — formerly called “Asexual Awareness Week.” In 2025, that’s October 19–25, a time dedicated to uplifting asexual-spectrum identities, increasing visibility, and challenging myths that still surround the ace community. While asexual people have always existed, mainstream recognition is still catching up. Ace Week is about education, representation, and pride.

Asexual Awareness Week: Celebrating Ace Spectrum Identities

Every October, during the last full week of the month, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates Ace Week — formerly called “Asexual Awareness Week.” In 2025, that’s October 19–25, a time dedicated to uplifting asexual-spectrum identities,…

Annie Bot

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📖: Annie Bot by Sierra Greer
Genre: Science Fiction, Literary
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75/5
Thoughts: I love books that explore humanity through what we don’t consider to be human

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Spirit Day: Standing Against Bullying, Standing With LGBTQ+ Youth Every year on the third Thursday of October, millions of people wear purple for Spirit Day — a global stand against bullying and a visible show of support for LGBTQ+ youth. In 2025, Spirit Day falls on October 16th, and once again, schools, workplaces, celebrities, and communities will turn purple to send one simple but powerful message: you are not alone.

Spirit Day: Standing Against Bullying, Standing With LGBTQ+ Youth

Every year on the third Thursday of October, millions of people wear purple for Spirit Day — a global stand against bullying and a visible show of support for LGBTQ+ youth. In 2025, Spirit Day falls on October 16th, and once again,…

International Pronouns Day: Respect, Inclusion, and Why Words Matter On the third Wednesday of October each year, the world celebrates International Pronouns Day — a relatively new but powerful observance dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of sharing, respecting, and normalizing personal pronouns. In 2025, it falls on October 15th. At first glance, some might ask: Why devote a whole day to pronouns? But for LGBTQ+ communities — especially transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people — pronouns are not just words.

International Pronouns Day: Respect, Inclusion, and Why Words Matter

On the third Wednesday of October each year, the world celebrates International Pronouns Day — a relatively new but powerful observance dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of sharing, respecting, and normalizing…

The word is not as hated as you perceive… probably a few others on the list that rank far worse :-)

I’ve not done this myself, but I’ve had several friends do this with various levels of success… really depends on how you pitch it and who your customer base is.

As a Tron fan, did you enjoy it? Did it leave you wanting more… or were you like “were done here?” I’m going Sunday!

📚💙 Witches plus Witches II: Apocalypse. “The writing is outstanding, but I am not surprised by Kathryn’s ability to bring this magical world to life, making me devour the words, unable to stop, wanting to know.” PREVIEW: read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asi...

cover of The Guncle, by Steven Rowley. An illustration featuring Patrick (holding a cocktail), Grant (holding an ice cream cone), Maisie (holding a book), and Marlene (dog!) walking along the edge of a pool

The Guncle, by Steven Rowley, audiobook narrated by the author 💙📚👀🌈📚🎧

Thank you to friends that suggesting this one because I absolutely loved it! Heartfelt and hysterical, this book quickly became a favourite.

Book review @ rainbowofcrazy.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/b... #blog #bookblogger

Backscatter:

James and Ethan thought they were building a life together, but when a mysterious mid-century mirror enters their home, their playful romance begins to warp into a haunting reflection of something ancient, seductive, and inhuman.

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I just crossed the halfway mark for Mic Check, Heart Wreck - currently sitting at about 52K words and 38 chapters. The outline currently calls for 75 chapters.

PS - I’m planning some special discounts for Halloween… details soon.

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International Lesbian Day: Celebrating Love, Power, and Pride Every year on October 8, communities around the world celebrate International Lesbian Day, a joyful recognition of lesbian identity, history, and culture. It is a day to honor the women and nonbinary people who love women, the resilience of the sapphic community, and the ongoing fight for equality and respect. For many, International Lesbian Day is not only about visibility but also about reclamation.

International Lesbian Day: Celebrating Love, Power, and Pride

Every year on October 8, communities around the world celebrate International Lesbian Day, a joyful recognition of lesbian identity, history, and culture. It is a day to honor the women and nonbinary people who love women, the…

NEXT CHAPTER NOVEMBER 11/06 Catching Fire (2013 Film) Hosted by Lindsey 11/13 Part 1: The Subtle Knife & His Dark Materials Hosted by Crystal 11/20 Part 2: The Subtle Knife & His Dark Materials Hosted by Crystal 11/27 Fifty Shades Darker (2017 Film) Hosted by Keri

✨ November’s lineup is here, & we’re picking up where we left off! We’re diving back into three unforgettable series!

From dystopian battles to multiverse adventures & dark romance twists, November is packed with sequels worth sinking your teeth into. 🖤

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Attention Horror Fans, this bookish giveaway is to die for!Enter to win these bestselling Horror books & goodies! Prizes include: Print copies of The Forest Demands Its Due by Kosoko Jackson, Final Girls by Riley Sager, It by Stephen King, Home Is Where The Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose, Tender Is The Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica, Till We Become Monsters by Amanda Headlee + Horror Movie Scratch Off Set, Slay All Day Halloween mug, Pennywise Funko Pop, and Literary Places magnetic bookmarks set!

🩸 #HorrorFans, this #bookish giveaway is to d*e ☠️ for! Enter to win these bestselling #Horror books & goodies! 🪓
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A pink background with red, falling rose petals and a golden Victorian era pocket watch that says Time and Time Again Playlist. Songs list are: Stop Falling, Angel, Love You To Death, Lullaby, Ready For It, Heavy In Your Arms, Me and the Devil, Reckless, Pocketful of Sunshine, and Seasons

The playlist for Time and Time Again! Eclectic, haunting at times, and bright in others. Just like my novel! Scan the code if you wanna save it 🦇🕯️💖
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Two books packed and ready to go.
Who else wants some?