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Elise Myslinski

@wizardofclaws.bsky.social

Writer of the Wizard of Claws substack, where I dig into the connections between fiction and animal rights and interview authors who love animals 🌱

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Interview: Sangamithra Iyer On memoir, literature, and confluences

This week, we have an incredible interview with the founder of the Literary Animal Project, Sangamithra Iyer, on her new #memoir, Governing Bodies. Enjoy! #vegan #animallover #booksky

11.02.2026 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: Bill Muir On dystopias, cannibalism, and the dark side of activism

Check out today's interview with Bill Muir (aka Sgt. Vegan) on his dystopian novel, Dead Meat! #vegan #animalrights #booksky

27.10.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: Chris Archeske On horror, monsters, and drawing inspiration from animals

Chris Archeske discusses his #animalrights short story "Monstrous" in today's interview. A perfect little read for #spooky #animallovers! #booksky #halloween

13.10.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: Martin Treanor On faeries, fantasy, and finding magic in the mundane

Martin Treanor, author of the dark fantasy novel Curiosity and the Cat, discusses the connections between #faeries and #animalrights in today’s interview! #cats #booksky #halloween

29.09.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: Hazel Hitchins On humor, animal familiars, and the magical women of folklore

A very special interview today with Hazel Hitchins on her debut #fantasy novel, just in time for #spookyseason!
#booksky #folklore #vegan

22.09.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New and forthcoming environmental books (September 2025) : EcoLit Books I’m pleased the share the latest batch of fiction and nonfiction books with environmental themes… Footprint: Four Itineraries By Radhika Subramaniam The book takes the footprint for a walkβ€”to the ... ...

New and forthcoming environmental books (September 2025)
#booksky #books #reading

ecolitbooks.com/2025/09/13/n...

13.09.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: Carolyn Drew On sanctuaries, rescue dogs, and how animals inspire creativity

A lovely interview today with #kidlit author Carolyn Drew! #animallover #animalrights #booksky

08.09.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: Skeleton Ink On death, connecting with nature, and reshaping narratives through art

Get a little #spooky today with this interview about a fantasy land that exists between life and death! #writing #animalrights

25.08.2025 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: Midge Raymond & John Yunker On literary activism, publishing, and pouring passion into prose

In today's interview, @midgeraymond.bsky.social and @jyunker.bsky.social discuss their new book Animal Rights! #booksky #animalrights #writing

11.08.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Interview: Ray Star On magick, animal villains and victims, and changing the world one book at a time

A very mystical, magical interview today with Ray Star, author of the YA #fantasy series, Earthlings!
#vegan #veganwriter #animalrights #booksky

28.07.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: Wildthought Books A new publisher looking for compassionate and authentic stories

Today's interview with a new #publisher is an essential read for #authors and #animallovers! #writing #booksky #animalrights #vegan

14.07.2025 11:14 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Vegan Book Recommendations What I Read in June

Whether you're #vegan, #vegetarian, or just an unabashed #animallover, there’s something for everyone in these #bookrecommendations! πŸ’š #booksky #animalrights

07.07.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: Madison Ellingsworth On dreams, allyship, and the power of hope

In this week's #authorinterview, Madison Ellingsworth discusses her #shortstory about a dream to #endfactoryfarming! #animalrights

02.07.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: N.M.L. Hazard On minks, intersectionality, and inspiring the next generation of activists

A really awesome interview today with NML Hazard, author of the new children’s #chapterbook 'Tizzy & Me.' Lots of wonderful insights into her #writing process and the importance of pro-animal themes in #kidlit! #vegan #animallover #booksky

23.06.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: Victoria Moran On 40 years of publishing, becoming the writer you want to be, and the importance of stories in animal advocacy

A very special interview today with Victoria Moran - check out the full interview below for her insights into the #publishing industry and her #writing process!
#vegan #vegancommunity #animalrights #animalactivist

09.06.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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J.K. Rowling's Other Prejudice The Ethics of Reading Problematic Authors

Is it ok to read Rowling? Is it ok to read any non-vegan author? As usual, I work through my feelings as I write. #vegan #animalrights

03.06.2025 10:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Five early print copies are available to win. #booksky #books #tortoise

02.06.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: Candice Zee On magic, creating vegan representation for kids, and marketing as a self-published author

A new neighbor begins terrorizing the magical (and #vegan!) family next door in @candicezee.bsky.social’s #middlegrade #fantasy series The Munchkins. Be sure to check out her interview! #booksky

26.05.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Eat or Be Eaten Vegetarianism in Margaret Atwood's 'The Edible Woman'

Margaret Atwood tackled #vegetarianism in her debut #novel, but what exactly was she trying to say about it? I discuss in today's post! #booksky #vegan #animalrights

19.05.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: Paul J. Burgess On pigeons, helping kids find compassion for animals, and drawing inspiration from the world around us

Be sure to check out my lovely interview with Paul (of @thoseveganguys.bsky.social and @theveganqueens.bsky.social) about his new #childrensbook, Penny the Pigeon Queen. In it, he discusses his #vegan story, the inspiration for the book, and more! #booksky #pigeon #animalrights

12.05.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Same, it’s so annoying!

05.05.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Corruption of the Vegetarian When Writers Won't Let Their Characters Eat Plants

Have you ever noticed how #vegetarian and #vegan characters only show up in stories so they can kill/eat animals? I notice this trope all the time, so I had to talk about it. Check out today’s post for examples and an explanation for why this occurs! #booksky #animalrights

05.05.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow, that sounds awesome. Can't wait to read it!

28.04.2025 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: Henrik Wilenius On spirituality, hope, and the connections between queer and vegan identities

Finnish #author Henrik Wilenius shares about his #writing, #faith, #veganism, and more in today's interview!
#booksky #animalrights

28.04.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Movie That Got Animals All Wrong Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

If you're gonna make a movie about a singing crocodile, then maybe the story should actually be about him. #moviereview #animalrights

21.04.2025 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: Tina Newman On vegan superheroes, building a brand, and empowering kids to become animal advocates

Some of the cutest picture books around, Tina Newman shares about the inspiration for Vivi the Supervegan in today’s #authorinterview, as well as how she expanded on the original story idea and became successful as a #selfpublished writer! #booksky #picturebook #vegan #animalrights

14.04.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pay Less, Read More 15 Tips for Saving Money on Books & Movies

Doing something a little different today. I feel like I’ve unintentionally revealed too much about my character by listing all the ways I avoid spending money on things I love (books and movies), but hopefully it’s helpful!

07.04.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: Jay VanLandingham On whales, trauma, and finding love for ourselves

In today’s #authorinterview, Jay VanLandingham discusses his #writing process and his wonderful short story β€œThe Movement of Whales.” Enjoy! #animalrights #booksky

24.03.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dehumanization in 'The Hunger Games' What the Book Teaches Us About How We Treat Animals

#thehungergames shows that people living in dystopian worlds must be dehumanized so they can be oppressed and controlled. But what does the practice of treating humans as if they weren’t human tell us about how we currently treat animals?
#booksky #animalrights #animallover

17.03.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: Literary Veganism On editing, the connections between animal advocacy and storytelling, and advice for getting stories published

If you want to find authors and poets who are just as passionate about animal protection as you, you need to check out Literary Veganism! The editors share their insights into writing for and about animals in today's interview
#animalrights #vegan #animallover

10.03.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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