AJ Reardon (she/her)
@ajbeingcreative.bsky.social
I read and review lots of books with an emphasis on queer fiction and nature-themed non-fiction. I also craft, dance, and talk about my corgi. Find my reviews at ajreardon.com
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Hello Bluesky! The most important thing you need to know about me is that I have a corgi. Her name is Emma Griddlecakes, and she turned three yesterday. She is very soft, very friendly, and while you can't tell in this photo, she has a glorious curly tail.
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And, also, if you run a business that regularly purchases shipping supplies: ULINE is run by some of the worst people on Earth. Get your boxes and tape elsewhere.
Remember: don't eat the mid tier fast food chicken, don't play the wizard game, don't shop at the hobby store run by the bad guys from Indiana Jones, and don't donate to the bigot bucket.
I know it's a tad early but I know those bitches with the buckets will be out soon. Don't gove them a penny. The volunteers may not know but the salvation army is no ally and actively combative and harmful to many queer minorities especially during the holiday season
November 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
And, also, if you run a business that regularly purchases shipping supplies: ULINE is run by some of the worst people on Earth. Get your boxes and tape elsewhere.
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And craft books. Mine are in there.
Remember: they used thousands of academic books too! If you’re a scholar, check for your books too. This isn’t just novelists and pop writers, it’s academic books too!
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
November 19, 2025 at 2:49 AM
And craft books. Mine are in there.
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Hi, it's me again
I have these calendars. They are so pretty. @megstampede.bsky.social made them. They have a bunch of animals on them, like crows and humpbacks and cuttlefish and salamanders.
Each month has facts about the animals AND actions you can take to help them
Get one at Squidfacts.net!
I have these calendars. They are so pretty. @megstampede.bsky.social made them. They have a bunch of animals on them, like crows and humpbacks and cuttlefish and salamanders.
Each month has facts about the animals AND actions you can take to help them
Get one at Squidfacts.net!
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Hi, it's me again
I have these calendars. They are so pretty. @megstampede.bsky.social made them. They have a bunch of animals on them, like crows and humpbacks and cuttlefish and salamanders.
Each month has facts about the animals AND actions you can take to help them
Get one at Squidfacts.net!
I have these calendars. They are so pretty. @megstampede.bsky.social made them. They have a bunch of animals on them, like crows and humpbacks and cuttlefish and salamanders.
Each month has facts about the animals AND actions you can take to help them
Get one at Squidfacts.net!
Fall leaves make for good sniffing!
November 17, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Fall leaves make for good sniffing!
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"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 AM
"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
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here is that Mexican ceramic chonky dog from 200–400 BCE that you needed
November 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
here is that Mexican ceramic chonky dog from 200–400 BCE that you needed
Your timeline has been blessed by the sleepy corgi blep.
November 12, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Your timeline has been blessed by the sleepy corgi blep.
If only we could all convince the AI-lovers in our lives to read Empire of AI by Karen Hao! This is a book that will make you mad and give you so much more ammo to try to convince people to stop using genAI tools for everything.
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Book Review: Empire of AI by Karen Hao - AJ Reardon - Book Blogger
If I could make everyone in my life read any one book, it would be Empire of AI by Karen Hao. Maybe then they'd stop suggesting I use AI for things.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:46 AM
If only we could all convince the AI-lovers in our lives to read Empire of AI by Karen Hao! This is a book that will make you mad and give you so much more ammo to try to convince people to stop using genAI tools for everything.
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ajreardon.com/book-review-...
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ajreardon.com/book-review-...
It's really annoying to look at a cute cross-stitch pattern that appears to be designed by a real person, complete with actual stitched-up examples, and have all of Etsy's recommended related listings be much-cheaper AI slop. No thanks I'll support the actual artist.
November 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
It's really annoying to look at a cute cross-stitch pattern that appears to be designed by a real person, complete with actual stitched-up examples, and have all of Etsy's recommended related listings be much-cheaper AI slop. No thanks I'll support the actual artist.
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Need a break from doomscrolling? Please enjoy this review of one of my favorite things I've read so far this year, Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed.
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Book Review: Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed - AJ Reardon - Book Blogger
Shubeik Lubeik takes place in an alternate version of Earth where wishes can be mined, packaged, and of course, commodified.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Need a break from doomscrolling? Please enjoy this review of one of my favorite things I've read so far this year, Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed.
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look I know being an engaged citizen IS the work of democracy but it is also the work of elected officials not to create situations where everyone has to be mobilized all the time to prevent them from allowing some kind of Dickensian horror on a Sunday night while you're in between loads of laundry
November 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
look I know being an engaged citizen IS the work of democracy but it is also the work of elected officials not to create situations where everyone has to be mobilized all the time to prevent them from allowing some kind of Dickensian horror on a Sunday night while you're in between loads of laundry
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The Bookmark Book Fundraiser is now live! 📚
Get 30 Bookmark cross stitch patterns with a donation to a great cause!
Full details here:
sites.google.com/view/spellbo...
#StitchSky #books #crossstitch #fiberart #Crafts
Get 30 Bookmark cross stitch patterns with a donation to a great cause!
Full details here:
sites.google.com/view/spellbo...
#StitchSky #books #crossstitch #fiberart #Crafts
November 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The Bookmark Book Fundraiser is now live! 📚
Get 30 Bookmark cross stitch patterns with a donation to a great cause!
Full details here:
sites.google.com/view/spellbo...
#StitchSky #books #crossstitch #fiberart #Crafts
Get 30 Bookmark cross stitch patterns with a donation to a great cause!
Full details here:
sites.google.com/view/spellbo...
#StitchSky #books #crossstitch #fiberart #Crafts
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Good morning! AI is being force-fed to you by a handful of billionaires who will lose a bunch of money if they fail to convince you that you need it. You do not need it 🫶
November 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Good morning! AI is being force-fed to you by a handful of billionaires who will lose a bunch of money if they fail to convince you that you need it. You do not need it 🫶
Got off work early today and went to the bookstore. Picked up some books for myself and some gifts, and added a couple more to my TBR for later. Then wandered around an art gallery that had a raven and crow themed show going on. Make sure to take time for things that bring you joy!
November 8, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Got off work early today and went to the bookstore. Picked up some books for myself and some gifts, and added a couple more to my TBR for later. Then wandered around an art gallery that had a raven and crow themed show going on. Make sure to take time for things that bring you joy!
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Spellbound Stitched Charity Bookmark Book v5 is now available!! Follow this link for all info & how to get yourself a copy 🥰🌞
sites.google.com/view/spellbo...
#crossstitch #pixelart
sites.google.com/view/spellbo...
#crossstitch #pixelart
November 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Spellbound Stitched Charity Bookmark Book v5 is now available!! Follow this link for all info & how to get yourself a copy 🥰🌞
sites.google.com/view/spellbo...
#crossstitch #pixelart
sites.google.com/view/spellbo...
#crossstitch #pixelart
Time to start a new cross-stitch project to keep me busy through the gloomy season! House of Book Dragons by @thestitchcrypt.com looks like it's going to be fun.
November 7, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Time to start a new cross-stitch project to keep me busy through the gloomy season! House of Book Dragons by @thestitchcrypt.com looks like it's going to be fun.
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Did you know you can still sign up for this class ? 👀 tabling registrations through Nov 11. You haven't missed any of the good stuff yet.
BOOK ARTS starts tomorrow!
In this bookmaking crash course, we will explore different bookmaking techniques, including zines, accordion books, coptic stitch, art books, and more. Prepare to get messy as we glue, fold, cut, and sew.
www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Community/Pl...
In this bookmaking crash course, we will explore different bookmaking techniques, including zines, accordion books, coptic stitch, art books, and more. Prepare to get messy as we glue, fold, cut, and sew.
www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Community/Pl...
November 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Did you know you can still sign up for this class ? 👀 tabling registrations through Nov 11. You haven't missed any of the good stuff yet.
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If anyone is going to Geek Girl Con in Seattle this weekend ArenaNet still has some slots available for portfolio reviews. We have representatives covering the majority of game dev disciplines:
Portfolio Review: Level Up Your Game Career – Hosted by Women of Arenanet
We’re back for 2025! Get pro feedback on your game portfolio at GGC. Build skills, grow confidence. GGC ticket required to attend.
www.eventbrite.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
If anyone is going to Geek Girl Con in Seattle this weekend ArenaNet still has some slots available for portfolio reviews. We have representatives covering the majority of game dev disciplines:
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This is Rufus. His Halloween costume arrived late. Really wants to escargot trick-or-treating if you don’t mind turning on your porch light. 13/10 (IG: rufuscorg)
November 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This is Rufus. His Halloween costume arrived late. Really wants to escargot trick-or-treating if you don’t mind turning on your porch light. 13/10 (IG: rufuscorg)
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PDX peeps! What are you doing next Monday? How about attending STORYTELLING AGAINST HUNGER, a 5-hour marathon of author readings & open mic fun that's a fundraiser for the @oregonfoodbank.bsky.social ????
Rose City Book Pub, 4 pm - 9pm. bit.ly/43i9s8D
Rose City Book Pub, 4 pm - 9pm. bit.ly/43i9s8D
November 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
PDX peeps! What are you doing next Monday? How about attending STORYTELLING AGAINST HUNGER, a 5-hour marathon of author readings & open mic fun that's a fundraiser for the @oregonfoodbank.bsky.social ????
Rose City Book Pub, 4 pm - 9pm. bit.ly/43i9s8D
Rose City Book Pub, 4 pm - 9pm. bit.ly/43i9s8D
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Here's a sneak peek of something big coming this Friday, 11/7! I'm excited to help raise funds for humanitarian and immigration aid with the next Spellbound Stitches collaboration! There's 30 designers and lots of amazing bookmarks for every type of stitcher.
#CrossStitch #Craftivism #StitchSky
#CrossStitch #Craftivism #StitchSky
November 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Here's a sneak peek of something big coming this Friday, 11/7! I'm excited to help raise funds for humanitarian and immigration aid with the next Spellbound Stitches collaboration! There's 30 designers and lots of amazing bookmarks for every type of stitcher.
#CrossStitch #Craftivism #StitchSky
#CrossStitch #Craftivism #StitchSky
Hey Gen Z, it's your Elder Millennial Auntie. I heard they're getting after you for having a weekly little treat. You should know, if you stop buying coffee and pastries, they'll just blame you for killing the little treat industry.
October 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Hey Gen Z, it's your Elder Millennial Auntie. I heard they're getting after you for having a weekly little treat. You should know, if you stop buying coffee and pastries, they'll just blame you for killing the little treat industry.
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Hey, if you're planning on dressing up as an ICE agent for Halloween because scaring vulnerable people is funny to you, there is still time for you to change your mind about the worst fucking idea you've ever had.
October 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Hey, if you're planning on dressing up as an ICE agent for Halloween because scaring vulnerable people is funny to you, there is still time for you to change your mind about the worst fucking idea you've ever had.