Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

Our previous collaboration, for Jude's book Dead Blondes & Bad Mothers, includes some of the most inventive scents we've ever crafted, exploring monstrous archetypes of femininity through scent. (Including, for example: Ed Gein's mother, Augusta.)
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DILF: Did I Leave Feminism? book by Jude Doyle Buy a cheap copy of DILF: Did I Leave Feminism? book by Jude Doyle. In this sharp manifesto, veteran author and activist, Jude Doyle, reunites feminist and trans politics through a common belief: that...

We pre-ordered our copy here, but you can do whatever you want

The cover of Jude Ellison S. Doyl's new book "DILF: Did I Leave Feminism?" Additional text reads: "A Trans and/or Feminist Manifesto," "'Smart, funny, and fearless.' – THE BOSTON GLOBE"

We're elated to announce a fresh collab with @judedoyle.bsky.social, whose book DILF: Did I Leave Feminism? launches next week.

Our DILFhood-affirming scent, a rich bourbon cream skin musk, can be had as a perfume oil, hair gloss, or beard oil! #booksky

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I also don’t see a single question mark

Who is being “attacked”? Seems like folks are just talking 🤷

“They” can’t do everything for you

The #NoKings rallies are crucial chances to organize, forge connections, and counter the prevailing pessimism with the spirit of hope and courage. Hating on them or pointing out flaws is easy, but there is no revolution without participation in massive imperfect efforts that you’re not in charge of

Bring as many American flags to No Kings as you can.

I like how the news will be like “while the President claiming Portland was ruled by a giant skeleton named Mr Nibbles is not strictly true, it does speak to the anxiety of many Americans”

My boss: so how's our fourth quarter looking?

Me, the sales manager at the company that makes inflatable frog suits: well, you're never going to believe this, but

Already seeing evidence of the Sora-fication of social media, and it's disappointing as hell

Today we're living in a workplace comedy, with "Will they or won't they?" referring to whether we'll receive that USPS package of Halloween perfumes in time for tomorrow's event

It's a wily beast!

An event flyer based around a vintage (early 90s?) photograph of an elderly woman holding the hand of a child. She’s dressed as a clown in a stripey suit with a full face of makeup; the child is in a plush green and purple dinosaur costume. They are posed next to a pumpkin carved with a wolf howling at the moon. Text on the flyer announces BPAL’s October Lunacy, at Odd mart on Saturday October 11th from 3pm to 6pm

Did you ever go smell something in person because of a post you read on Bluesky? This Saturday is your chance, if you’re near the Twin Cities: IRL sniffs, free samples, and sales at @oddmartmn.bsky.social from 3-6pm!

Jude Ellison S. Doyle in conversation with Kevin Bailey | Parthenon Books An independently owned bookstore/cafe located in Downtown Syracuse, NY

New stop on the book tour: If you're upstate, you can come see me at Parthenon Books in downtown Syracuse, New York, with Kevin Bailey of Come Out Central New York: parthenonbookstore.com/events/37788...

Any trans person who begins their transition today is exhibiting more courage than most people will in their entire lives.

Illustration by Abigail Larson depicting a scene from Edgar Allan Poe's poem "Annabel Lee". Two lovers embrace at the edge of the sea, water splashes around them and the surrounding rocks. A full moon shines over them, and storm clouds loom. Published in "Sticker Jigsaw: The Edgar Allan Poe Collection" 2024 Macmillan

illustration by Abigail Larson of a raven perched on a skull with a teal curtain backdrop

illustration by Abigail Larson depicting a scene from Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" showing a man restrained as a pendulum blade swings close to him. Rats have swarmed around him, chewing the ropes that hold him down. This illustration is featured in "Sticker Jigsaw: The Edgar Allan Poe Collection" for Macmillan Books.

Illustration by Abigail Larson for Macmillan's "Edgar Allan Poe Sticker Jigsaw" book. The illustration is a scene from Edgar Allan Poe's poem, "The Raven". The narrator is at the center of the image looking up at at raven perched above an open doorway. Behind the narrator is a tall window with red curtains, and the ghost of Lenore lurks nearby. A black cat is watching the scene from the lower right corner.

In honor of Edgar Allan Poe's 176th deathday, here are a few of my recent pieces inspired by Poe's works 🫀

So you want to support living marginalized banned authors but your local banned books week displays and events are full of famous dead people?

Not to worry: your helpful non-binary bookseller is here to help!

A thread!

Mike Johnson cancels more House votes in escalation of shutdown strategy Johnson signaled the House will remain out of session until Senate Democrats fold.

While Republicans play political games to prolong their Trump Shutdown, Democrats will be in DC to do their jobs and try to get the government back to work.

Urge your Democratic senators to keep fighting to stop health insurance costs from doubling this winter: indivisible.org/campaign/sto...

All my GenX Goth bébés need to check out @bpal.bsky.social's Halloween 2025 collection. If you ever stood in the grungy bathroom of a dark club melting your Maybelline eyeliner to reapply while your friend held both of your cloves, it's for you.

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DILF: Did I Leave Feminism? book by Jude Doyle Buy a cheap copy of DILF: Did I Leave Feminism? book by Jude Doyle. In this sharp manifesto, veteran author and activist, Jude Doyle, reunites feminist and trans politics through a common belief: that...

ZOMG the new book by @judedoyle.bsky.social is available for pre-order:

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"Debate me!" Uh, not until after you've read at least one real book. Yikes!

Being avowedly transphobic truly marks someone as being stupid and unimaginative, no matter what else they try to dress it up as.

No integrity, no curiosity, no "wow I have so much to learn," just... nothing. Boring, untidy, cowardly, delusional thinking. It's amazing that so many air it so openly.

1-866-952-4456 to tell Netflix that in no way do you want Elon fucking Musk determining what you watch.

I just called, got through in about 15 seconds, and told them that I strongly support queer inclusion in their programming and that I will cancel my subscription if they cave.

Elon Musk Leads Campaign To Force Netflix To Remove Shows With Trans Characters Musk's posts have been seen by tens of millions of users, and many conservatives are now attempting to force Netflix into a removal of LGBTQ+ content.

Excellent piece from @erininthemorning.com.
Destruction of the arts is classic fash behavior. Let us hope Netflix has the courage to hold.

The remedy for a president who both lies to your face and also expects you to make a deal with him is removal from office.

A photo of a white Pomeranian dog reclining in a sunbeam on a red banquet in a coffee shop

Disco was very good today

A mossy beard oil blend with a hint of beeswax, cathedral incense, blackened cedar, and aged oak.

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A closeup photo of a bearded stone gargoyle from a church in Portugal. Text says: “GARG OIL”

This beard oil… we couldn’t help ourselves 💀