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@vidajames.bsky.social

a messy bitch who lives for commas | Boricua | she/her | AFAB | ACAB | stegner, center for fiction, NEA, periplus | stories in NER, Witness, Epiphany, Story | http://vidajames.com 🏴

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Save the date: Reading on Sunday, February 1 at 6-8:30pm at @bazaarcafesf.bsky.social’s monthly #WritersSalon with @judeberman.bsky.social, @vidajames.bsky.social, and
@kathleenwheaton.bsky.social, hosted by Peter Kline. 5927 California Street, San Francisco. See you there!

22.01.2026 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

twitter is roasting you guys on bluesky rn. they’re saying you’re corny and libbed up and giving white tumblr energy. not me i’m just here to let you know. they’re talking shit about u

26.12.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Booksmith presents: We Will Rise Again / Annalee Newitz & other contributors From genre luminaries, esteemed organizers, and exciting new voices in fiction, an anthology of stories, essays, and interviews that offer transformative visions of the future, fantastical alternate worlds, and inspiration for the social justice movements of tomorrow.In this collection, editors...

HEY! You can come see @annaleen.bsky.social, @charliejane.bsky.social, @vidajames.bsky.social, Cindy Cohn, Andrea Dehlendorf, (and me) talk about this upcoming anthology! Very smart people (and me!) booksmith.com/event/WWRA1125

25.11.2025 00:55 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This is a flyer from Booksmith with a thumbnail of the "We Will Rise Again" cover and glamorous pictures of the authors and activists who will be at the event: Annalee Newitz, Charlie Jane Anders, Cindy Cohn, Andrea Dehlendorf, Reo Eveleth, and Vida James. The flyer says: "We Will Rise Again with Annalee Newitz & other contributors, Tuesday Dec. 2, 7:00 pm RSVP at booksmith.com/event.

This is a flyer from Booksmith with a thumbnail of the "We Will Rise Again" cover and glamorous pictures of the authors and activists who will be at the event: Annalee Newitz, Charlie Jane Anders, Cindy Cohn, Andrea Dehlendorf, Reo Eveleth, and Vida James. The flyer says: "We Will Rise Again with Annalee Newitz & other contributors, Tuesday Dec. 2, 7:00 pm RSVP at booksmith.com/event.

Bay Area friends! Where do we find the hope that fuels our resistance and protests? In stories! On Dec. 2, come out to @booksmith.bsky.social for an unforgettable evening with speculative fiction authors and activists, celebrating our new anthology "We Will Rise Again"! booksmith.com/event/WWRA1125

11.11.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 91    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 7

Our illustrious lineup includes me, @charliejane.bsky.social, Cindy Cohn, Andrea Dehlendorf, @reveleth.com, and @vidajames.bsky.social

11.11.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

free palestine free boriken free hawaii

10.05.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

sorry i’m late i was asking tarot cards how you feel about me

02.03.2025 05:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

unfortunately i *do* have to let it linger

02.12.2024 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

ok i guess everyone is coming over here now? this is so overwhelming lmao

19.11.2024 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Publishers Marketplace
Deal Report
Category: Fiction: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
October 24, 2024
WE WILL RISE AGAIN By Karen Lord, Annalee Newitz, Malka Older
Imprint: Saga Press
Karen Lord, Annalee Newitz, and Malka Older, eds. 's WE WILL RISE
AGAIN: SPECULATIVE STORIES ABOUT POLITICAL PROTEST, RESISTANCE,
AND HOPE, an anthology of stories, essays, and interviews that offer
visions of the future, fantastical alternate worlds, and inspiration for the
social justice movements of tomorrow, to Sareena Kamath at Saga Press,
by Laurie Fox at Linda Chester Literary Agency, Hannah Bowman at Liza
Dawson Associates, and Hana El Niwairi at CookeMcDermid (world).

Publishers Marketplace Deal Report Category: Fiction: Sci-Fi/Fantasy October 24, 2024 WE WILL RISE AGAIN By Karen Lord, Annalee Newitz, Malka Older Imprint: Saga Press Karen Lord, Annalee Newitz, and Malka Older, eds. 's WE WILL RISE AGAIN: SPECULATIVE STORIES ABOUT POLITICAL PROTEST, RESISTANCE, AND HOPE, an anthology of stories, essays, and interviews that offer visions of the future, fantastical alternate worlds, and inspiration for the social justice movements of tomorrow, to Sareena Kamath at Saga Press, by Laurie Fox at Linda Chester Literary Agency, Hannah Bowman at Liza Dawson Associates, and Hana El Niwairi at CookeMcDermid (world).

Working on this project with @annaleen.bsky.social and @drkarenlord.bsky.social has been a pleasure and an honor. I learned so much from the activists we spoke with and the INCREDIBLE stories we received. So excited to share this with all of you!!!

26.10.2024 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 281    πŸ” 101    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 19

i’m extremely motivated by spite

21.11.2023 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

feels bad man

08.11.2023 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

left work to get my nails done and my boss has the nerve to ask for a check in? sir it’s halloween

25.10.2023 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

i’m about 6k words from finishing my book so of course i’m ducking it like i owe money

18.09.2023 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

jfk is the best one. easiest to get to, best public transport, newer terminals. laguardia is ok, you can take a cab. has been updated recently. newark is a terrible last resort.

11.09.2023 04:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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i went on a wildlife tour in alaska yesterday but the closest i got to an otter was the dock in town

09.09.2023 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

hello i’m the most insufferable person you’ve ever met. let me tell you about polyamory

19.08.2023 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

you’re the second friend i have who moved to california and immediately worked to befriend local crows

19.08.2023 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

this story has a deadline and it's such a mess. a complete disaster. i don't know how to fix it. i quit writing forever

14.08.2023 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

welcome to next internet

14.08.2023 01:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

cannot believe i was in boston last week and didn’t know about the cop slide

05.08.2023 23:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

i flirt with friends and old crushes all day via text but go out and flirt with a real live man i'd want to date? rather die

01.08.2023 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

at the DMV renewing my license and they tried to take my photo. this pic is from 2018 how dare you. it’s only 2020

31.07.2023 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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i could use a win. a little win. a small guy to make me feel better

30.07.2023 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

my ambition always outweighs my drive

26.07.2023 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

harrowing tour de force breathing taking debut someone to watch

24.07.2023 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

omg what’s their name

24.07.2023 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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kendall roy is back baby

24.07.2023 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0