Andy Brokaw
@andybwriting.bsky.social
🏳️🌈Agender asexual panromantic writer of queer polyamorous romantasy, teacher of skiing, and resident kook of the Cascade Mountains.
Random diagnoses: ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, allergies to sunlight and most plants
Andora Brokaw
www.andorabrokaw.com
Random diagnoses: ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, allergies to sunlight and most plants
Andora Brokaw
www.andorabrokaw.com
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Andy Brokaw
@andybwriting.bsky.social
· Oct 18
Honestly, I don't talk about my book much offline. And like many of us, it would be both personally abhorrent and seriously off-brand to be marketing on the more popular social media platforms.
But for anyone who sees this here and had no idea I published a book...
#polyamorous #romantasy #books
But for anyone who sees this here and had no idea I published a book...
#polyamorous #romantasy #books
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SALE ON NOW!
Get #Gothic Dark #Fantasy YELEN & YELENA for £1.99 only on my Ko-Fi < ko-fi.com/s/ba50309fc2 > (DRM-free ePub and PDF files).
Queer, aro, bi, and sapphic rep.
Monster fuckery.
Lush, dark worldbuilding.
Listen free on Eldritch Girl Podcast S04.
Audio mp3 files available: £6.99 🌈📚💙
Get #Gothic Dark #Fantasy YELEN & YELENA for £1.99 only on my Ko-Fi < ko-fi.com/s/ba50309fc2 > (DRM-free ePub and PDF files).
Queer, aro, bi, and sapphic rep.
Monster fuckery.
Lush, dark worldbuilding.
Listen free on Eldritch Girl Podcast S04.
Audio mp3 files available: £6.99 🌈📚💙
Yelen & Yelena - CM Rosens's Ko-fi Shop
Dark Gothic Fantasy novel - aromantic, queer, Beauty and the Beast retelling with a sapphic Orpheus and Eurydice subplot.
ONCE UPON A TIME... In a ru...
ko-fi.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:03 PM
SALE ON NOW!
Get #Gothic Dark #Fantasy YELEN & YELENA for £1.99 only on my Ko-Fi < ko-fi.com/s/ba50309fc2 > (DRM-free ePub and PDF files).
Queer, aro, bi, and sapphic rep.
Monster fuckery.
Lush, dark worldbuilding.
Listen free on Eldritch Girl Podcast S04.
Audio mp3 files available: £6.99 🌈📚💙
Get #Gothic Dark #Fantasy YELEN & YELENA for £1.99 only on my Ko-Fi < ko-fi.com/s/ba50309fc2 > (DRM-free ePub and PDF files).
Queer, aro, bi, and sapphic rep.
Monster fuckery.
Lush, dark worldbuilding.
Listen free on Eldritch Girl Podcast S04.
Audio mp3 files available: £6.99 🌈📚💙
Wrote words for the first time this month.
700 something
Then my computer got taken from me because my spouse needs to perform hoop jumping in front of a camera to prove he's competent with Office tasks. Sigh.
700 something
Then my computer got taken from me because my spouse needs to perform hoop jumping in front of a camera to prove he's competent with Office tasks. Sigh.
November 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Wrote words for the first time this month.
700 something
Then my computer got taken from me because my spouse needs to perform hoop jumping in front of a camera to prove he's competent with Office tasks. Sigh.
700 something
Then my computer got taken from me because my spouse needs to perform hoop jumping in front of a camera to prove he's competent with Office tasks. Sigh.
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This is a really cool opportunity for trans creatives!!
🏳️⚧️ We’re back with paid opportunities for Trans+ creatives!
Writer? Illustrator? Audio producer? This is for you.
With @transhistoryweek.com we’re investing in 20 Trans+ creatives to make content for Trans+ History Week 2026.
Deadline 2nd Dec 2025, 11:59PM GMT 🗓️
🧵 Details 👇
Writer? Illustrator? Audio producer? This is for you.
With @transhistoryweek.com we’re investing in 20 Trans+ creatives to make content for Trans+ History Week 2026.
Deadline 2nd Dec 2025, 11:59PM GMT 🗓️
🧵 Details 👇
November 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This is a really cool opportunity for trans creatives!!
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Not Milo Winter casually saying that he got the dev edit at the same time as the copy edit 😭
Bro!!! Bro WHAT do you think a dev edit does?!?
Yeah I hired someone to do the electricity in this room but at the same time I also hired someone to take most of the walls down and rebuild them different
Bro!!! Bro WHAT do you think a dev edit does?!?
Yeah I hired someone to do the electricity in this room but at the same time I also hired someone to take most of the walls down and rebuild them different
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Not Milo Winter casually saying that he got the dev edit at the same time as the copy edit 😭
Bro!!! Bro WHAT do you think a dev edit does?!?
Yeah I hired someone to do the electricity in this room but at the same time I also hired someone to take most of the walls down and rebuild them different
Bro!!! Bro WHAT do you think a dev edit does?!?
Yeah I hired someone to do the electricity in this room but at the same time I also hired someone to take most of the walls down and rebuild them different
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This will more than likely continue to be accurate until he resigns.
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
theonion.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
This will more than likely continue to be accurate until he resigns.
This morning's to-do list:
1. COFFEE!
2. Contact my Senators to thank them for voting no yesterday and urge them to work on firing Chuck Schumer as Minority Leader.
3. WRITE.
1. COFFEE!
2. Contact my Senators to thank them for voting no yesterday and urge them to work on firing Chuck Schumer as Minority Leader.
3. WRITE.
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This morning's to-do list:
1. COFFEE!
2. Contact my Senators to thank them for voting no yesterday and urge them to work on firing Chuck Schumer as Minority Leader.
3. WRITE.
1. COFFEE!
2. Contact my Senators to thank them for voting no yesterday and urge them to work on firing Chuck Schumer as Minority Leader.
3. WRITE.
Earlier today, I found a book that sounded interesting but when I researched it trying to figure out if it was healthy polyamory or a harem situation since I couldn't tell from the description, I discovered the author puts out two books a month.
People? NO ACTUAL PERSON writes that fast.
People? NO ACTUAL PERSON writes that fast.
November 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Earlier today, I found a book that sounded interesting but when I researched it trying to figure out if it was healthy polyamory or a harem situation since I couldn't tell from the description, I discovered the author puts out two books a month.
People? NO ACTUAL PERSON writes that fast.
People? NO ACTUAL PERSON writes that fast.
Still working on my Pagebound Polyamorous SciFi/Fantasy list. Feel free to make suggestions! (And to reshare so other people can suggest things.)
What I have now:
pagebound.co/lists/274a7a...
What I have now:
pagebound.co/lists/274a7a...
Pagebound | Welcome home, reader 📚
Pagebound is your community to chat books, make friends, and discover new reads ✨
pagebound.co
November 11, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Still working on my Pagebound Polyamorous SciFi/Fantasy list. Feel free to make suggestions! (And to reshare so other people can suggest things.)
What I have now:
pagebound.co/lists/274a7a...
What I have now:
pagebound.co/lists/274a7a...
My wife has been Away for days. I miss her. But I also miss not being responsible for the dog.
Took him on a walk today. I hope that with time my shoulder will forgive me.
I'm not sure why he was pulling so bad. He doesn't usually. But when German Shepherds pull, shoulders notice.
Took him on a walk today. I hope that with time my shoulder will forgive me.
I'm not sure why he was pulling so bad. He doesn't usually. But when German Shepherds pull, shoulders notice.
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 AM
My wife has been Away for days. I miss her. But I also miss not being responsible for the dog.
Took him on a walk today. I hope that with time my shoulder will forgive me.
I'm not sure why he was pulling so bad. He doesn't usually. But when German Shepherds pull, shoulders notice.
Took him on a walk today. I hope that with time my shoulder will forgive me.
I'm not sure why he was pulling so bad. He doesn't usually. But when German Shepherds pull, shoulders notice.
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If you see this, reskeet with a Sentai team that is not Power Rangers or Super Sentai
Oh, I can do that 😁
Oh, I can do that 😁
November 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
If you see this, reskeet with a Sentai team that is not Power Rangers or Super Sentai
Oh, I can do that 😁
Oh, I can do that 😁
🎿Thinking about this kid today as a reminder I really do enjoy my job and it's worth the bits I don't care for.
I have a lot of exhausting things to do before I teach my first lesson, but today was the worst of it and that's over.
I have a lot of exhausting things to do before I teach my first lesson, but today was the worst of it and that's over.
Despite all the rain yesterday, I had a young student exclaim, "This is the most fun I've ever had!" And that right there is why I LOVE to teach skiing.
#skiing #SkiInstructor
#skiing #SkiInstructor
November 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
🎿Thinking about this kid today as a reminder I really do enjoy my job and it's worth the bits I don't care for.
I have a lot of exhausting things to do before I teach my first lesson, but today was the worst of it and that's over.
I have a lot of exhausting things to do before I teach my first lesson, but today was the worst of it and that's over.
Completely exhausted from orientation. I am excited about a few of the changes for the new season, tough, including my new ability to schedule private lessons should I ever meet anyone who a) wants to learn to ski, b) can afford a private lesson, and c) isn't already in one.
#SkiInstructor
#SkiInstructor
November 8, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Completely exhausted from orientation. I am excited about a few of the changes for the new season, tough, including my new ability to schedule private lessons should I ever meet anyone who a) wants to learn to ski, b) can afford a private lesson, and c) isn't already in one.
#SkiInstructor
#SkiInstructor
Makes me feel a little better for popping in late and intending to only give it part of my attention as I have people I am cooking dinner for today...
#QueerWritersChat
#QueerWritersChat
No #QueerWritersChat tonight! It has been a week and this totally crept up on me. We'll be back next week!
November 8, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Makes me feel a little better for popping in late and intending to only give it part of my attention as I have people I am cooking dinner for today...
#QueerWritersChat
#QueerWritersChat
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I assume this is a fishing attempt.
I don't know if anyone would fall for it as it requires the mark believe their account is actually suspended, which is easy to verify.
But might be a good idea to block the account. (at securitytrust dot bsky dot social)
#scamalert
I don't know if anyone would fall for it as it requires the mark believe their account is actually suspended, which is easy to verify.
But might be a good idea to block the account. (at securitytrust dot bsky dot social)
#scamalert
November 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
I assume this is a fishing attempt.
I don't know if anyone would fall for it as it requires the mark believe their account is actually suspended, which is easy to verify.
But might be a good idea to block the account. (at securitytrust dot bsky dot social)
#scamalert
I don't know if anyone would fall for it as it requires the mark believe their account is actually suspended, which is easy to verify.
But might be a good idea to block the account. (at securitytrust dot bsky dot social)
#scamalert
Am listening to 1984 while I clean. Have gotten to the point where BB increased the chocolate ration a day after halving it. To less than it used to be. And everyone is thrilled and praising him.
I wish this book was less relevant to the current newscycle...
#Booksky #1984
I wish this book was less relevant to the current newscycle...
#Booksky #1984
November 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Am listening to 1984 while I clean. Have gotten to the point where BB increased the chocolate ration a day after halving it. To less than it used to be. And everyone is thrilled and praising him.
I wish this book was less relevant to the current newscycle...
#Booksky #1984
I wish this book was less relevant to the current newscycle...
#Booksky #1984
I'm creating a few non-harem #polyamorous fiction lists on Pagebound.
I'm thinking SciFi/Fantasy, Contemporary, and Low-Spice. (No offense to spicey things, but I personally would appreacite a low-spice list.)
Please suggest things! (By yourself or others.)
#Booksky #PolyamorousBooks #Polyam
I'm thinking SciFi/Fantasy, Contemporary, and Low-Spice. (No offense to spicey things, but I personally would appreacite a low-spice list.)
Please suggest things! (By yourself or others.)
#Booksky #PolyamorousBooks #Polyam
November 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I'm creating a few non-harem #polyamorous fiction lists on Pagebound.
I'm thinking SciFi/Fantasy, Contemporary, and Low-Spice. (No offense to spicey things, but I personally would appreacite a low-spice list.)
Please suggest things! (By yourself or others.)
#Booksky #PolyamorousBooks #Polyam
I'm thinking SciFi/Fantasy, Contemporary, and Low-Spice. (No offense to spicey things, but I personally would appreacite a low-spice list.)
Please suggest things! (By yourself or others.)
#Booksky #PolyamorousBooks #Polyam
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Hey local ( #kitsap ) friends!
My small business has had a hard year thanks to a slow summer which led into the govt shutdown. In an attempt to get myself back in the black, I'm hosting a site-wide 20% off sale on ballroom dance classes.
My small business has had a hard year thanks to a slow summer which led into the govt shutdown. In an attempt to get myself back in the black, I'm hosting a site-wide 20% off sale on ballroom dance classes.
The holiday season is fast approaching, and we want to help out as much as we can! Until December 25th, we're running a site-wide holiday sale! Use coupon code HOLIDAYDANCE at checkout and save 20% off your total!
www.portorcharddance.com
#kitsap #portorchard #bremerton #ballroomdance
www.portorcharddance.com
#kitsap #portorchard #bremerton #ballroomdance
November 6, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Hey local ( #kitsap ) friends!
My small business has had a hard year thanks to a slow summer which led into the govt shutdown. In an attempt to get myself back in the black, I'm hosting a site-wide 20% off sale on ballroom dance classes.
My small business has had a hard year thanks to a slow summer which led into the govt shutdown. In an attempt to get myself back in the black, I'm hosting a site-wide 20% off sale on ballroom dance classes.
Seeing this list of spec fic by trans and nonbinary authors is what put #Pagebound on my radar. (Maybe I'd heard of it before? But I'd never checked it out.)
Does anyone know any other lists I'd like? Perhaps one for polyamorous romances? (That aren't harem situations.) Or should I start my own?
Does anyone know any other lists I'd like? Perhaps one for polyamorous romances? (That aren't harem situations.) Or should I start my own?
November 7, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Seeing this list of spec fic by trans and nonbinary authors is what put #Pagebound on my radar. (Maybe I'd heard of it before? But I'd never checked it out.)
Does anyone know any other lists I'd like? Perhaps one for polyamorous romances? (That aren't harem situations.) Or should I start my own?
Does anyone know any other lists I'd like? Perhaps one for polyamorous romances? (That aren't harem situations.) Or should I start my own?
Just signed up for Pagebound, imported my stuff from the BookGraph account I remember to use for about a quarter of what I read, and prompted them to list The Harmony of Falling Snow.
If anyone who's read it would like to leave stars or even words about it, it's here:
pagebound.co/books/65ab3d...
If anyone who's read it would like to leave stars or even words about it, it's here:
pagebound.co/books/65ab3d...
Pagebound | Welcome home, reader 📚
Pagebound is your community to chat books, make friends, and discover new reads ✨
pagebound.co
November 7, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Just signed up for Pagebound, imported my stuff from the BookGraph account I remember to use for about a quarter of what I read, and prompted them to list The Harmony of Falling Snow.
If anyone who's read it would like to leave stars or even words about it, it's here:
pagebound.co/books/65ab3d...
If anyone who's read it would like to leave stars or even words about it, it's here:
pagebound.co/books/65ab3d...
My daughter commanded me to read Of Monsters & Mainframes by @barbaratruelove.bsky.social without looking at anything about it.
It's a great book. Everyone should read it without reading the copy or reviews.
But if you require reviews, here's mine:
andorabrokaw.com/2025/11/06/o...
#BookSky #SciFi
It's a great book. Everyone should read it without reading the copy or reviews.
But if you require reviews, here's mine:
andorabrokaw.com/2025/11/06/o...
#BookSky #SciFi
Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truleove – Andora's Etherary
andorabrokaw.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:37 PM
My daughter commanded me to read Of Monsters & Mainframes by @barbaratruelove.bsky.social without looking at anything about it.
It's a great book. Everyone should read it without reading the copy or reviews.
But if you require reviews, here's mine:
andorabrokaw.com/2025/11/06/o...
#BookSky #SciFi
It's a great book. Everyone should read it without reading the copy or reviews.
But if you require reviews, here's mine:
andorabrokaw.com/2025/11/06/o...
#BookSky #SciFi
Today's my dad's 79th birthday. I haven't talked to him for two years. I'm not going to today.
Spent most of today's therapy session discussing that.
Still reflecting on some of what got dredged up...
Spent most of today's therapy session discussing that.
Still reflecting on some of what got dredged up...
November 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Today's my dad's 79th birthday. I haven't talked to him for two years. I'm not going to today.
Spent most of today's therapy session discussing that.
Still reflecting on some of what got dredged up...
Spent most of today's therapy session discussing that.
Still reflecting on some of what got dredged up...
The election results thus far certainly have me happier than last year's did...
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
The election results thus far certainly have me happier than last year's did...
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Yes, it’s as bad as you thought (maybe worse) but the article is well worth a read
if you want to know what happened to Teen Vogue yesterday, my work wife @allegrak.bsky.social — who ran our politics section for 6 years until this past June — said it all in this.
can't even pull out a favorite part til I sign my separation letter lol, just read the whole thing.
can't even pull out a favorite part til I sign my separation letter lol, just read the whole thing.
What We Lost When Condé Nast Unceremoniously Shuttered Teen Vogue
This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Yes, it’s as bad as you thought (maybe worse) but the article is well worth a read
I can hardly wait!
With two villains lurking about, Claire, Sara, Cass, Hana, and Nova have to figure out a new approach to their magic and their music, with some help from unexpected friends!
"Magica Riot: Full Bloom" is bigger, deeper, and gayer than the first book, and it arrives Dec. 5th* magicariot.com/fullbloom
"Magica Riot: Full Bloom" is bigger, deeper, and gayer than the first book, and it arrives Dec. 5th* magicariot.com/fullbloom
November 4, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I can hardly wait!