Laura (she/they) 🏳️🌈 📚 🐈⬛
@auntieyorgareads.bsky.social
Unapologetically Queer. Neurodivergent (ADHD) & Perimenopausal (⚠️). Diverse Reader. Bibliophile.
2025 📚 = 79/72 (original goal = 48 😂)
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2025 📚 = 79/72 (original goal = 48 😂)
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📚 August 2025 Reads 📚
Work was super busy this month, so I didn’t get through as many books as usual, but what I did read was fantabulous!
5 ⭐️
🍂 The Good House by Tananarive Due 🍂
🎥 Black Flame by Gretchen Felker-Martin 🎥
Both very creepy, strange, and horrific 🥀
Sooo good!
Work was super busy this month, so I didn’t get through as many books as usual, but what I did read was fantabulous!
5 ⭐️
🍂 The Good House by Tananarive Due 🍂
🎥 Black Flame by Gretchen Felker-Martin 🎥
Both very creepy, strange, and horrific 🥀
Sooo good!
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THE INTRIGUE is now up at Netgalley, you can request an ARC there. This noir with a classic vibe is out July 2026.
www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
PS: Still on hiatus, just posting and going back to my social media blackout.
www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
PS: Still on hiatus, just posting and going back to my social media blackout.
November 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
THE INTRIGUE is now up at Netgalley, you can request an ARC there. This noir with a classic vibe is out July 2026.
www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
PS: Still on hiatus, just posting and going back to my social media blackout.
www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
PS: Still on hiatus, just posting and going back to my social media blackout.
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Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest survivor of The Tulsa Race Massacre passed away. Let’s honor her memory by remembering her story
November 25, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest survivor of The Tulsa Race Massacre passed away. Let’s honor her memory by remembering her story
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This significant investment represents a major step forward in ensuring that every Colorado student, regardless of their zip code or economic background, has access to quality educational opportunities.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This significant investment represents a major step forward in ensuring that every Colorado student, regardless of their zip code or economic background, has access to quality educational opportunities.
https://ow.ly/TKp850XwZ3t
https://ow.ly/TKp850XwZ3t
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Are You There, God? It’s Men, Opause
November 24, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Are You There, God? It’s Men, Opause
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I'm editing an anthology about unlikable characters and seeking work from younger writers, 15-21. If you know of one such writer who might want to submit their work for consideration, please share this call for submissions: audacity.substack.com/p/acquired-t...
Acquired Tastes: A Call for Submissions
For younger writers, ages 15-21
audacity.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I'm editing an anthology about unlikable characters and seeking work from younger writers, 15-21. If you know of one such writer who might want to submit their work for consideration, please share this call for submissions: audacity.substack.com/p/acquired-t...
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Looking for some emergency work to cover some bills. I design book covers for indie science fiction, fantasy, and horror authors. $100 ebook, $200 for ebook and print. PLEASE DM ME for any questions or information!
Reposting repaid in ETERNAL LOVE <3
Reposting repaid in ETERNAL LOVE <3
November 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Looking for some emergency work to cover some bills. I design book covers for indie science fiction, fantasy, and horror authors. $100 ebook, $200 for ebook and print. PLEASE DM ME for any questions or information!
Reposting repaid in ETERNAL LOVE <3
Reposting repaid in ETERNAL LOVE <3
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about to have a woman moment✨
June 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
about to have a woman moment✨
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Today, I'm kicking off the Emergency Trans Meal Fund (in beta).
In short, if you're a trans hungry person in dire straits, I want to order your dinner. (Limit: 2 per week).
Blog with more info: www.patreon.com/posts/announ...
Form to request a meal: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
In short, if you're a trans hungry person in dire straits, I want to order your dinner. (Limit: 2 per week).
Blog with more info: www.patreon.com/posts/announ...
Form to request a meal: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Today, I'm kicking off the Emergency Trans Meal Fund (in beta).
In short, if you're a trans hungry person in dire straits, I want to order your dinner. (Limit: 2 per week).
Blog with more info: www.patreon.com/posts/announ...
Form to request a meal: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
In short, if you're a trans hungry person in dire straits, I want to order your dinner. (Limit: 2 per week).
Blog with more info: www.patreon.com/posts/announ...
Form to request a meal: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Did you know my bookclub is currently reading Cry, Voidbringer? Come join us! Here are my thoughts on the first quarter of the book! Sign up and enjoy my weekly blogs on our current reads!
Bindery Books | BOOKCLUB: Week One of Cry, Voidbringer
Dismantling systems of oppression one book at a time.
leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Did you know my bookclub is currently reading Cry, Voidbringer? Come join us! Here are my thoughts on the first quarter of the book! Sign up and enjoy my weekly blogs on our current reads!
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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We can win.
The last 10 months have been horrifying. But we didn't give up. We didn't cower.
Tomorrow there is still so much work to do but we got this.
Tonight celebrate our wins big and small.
Hold onto the hope you're feeling right now & roll up your sleeves!
WE FUCKING GOT THIS
The last 10 months have been horrifying. But we didn't give up. We didn't cower.
Tomorrow there is still so much work to do but we got this.
Tonight celebrate our wins big and small.
Hold onto the hope you're feeling right now & roll up your sleeves!
WE FUCKING GOT THIS
November 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM
We can win.
The last 10 months have been horrifying. But we didn't give up. We didn't cower.
Tomorrow there is still so much work to do but we got this.
Tonight celebrate our wins big and small.
Hold onto the hope you're feeling right now & roll up your sleeves!
WE FUCKING GOT THIS
The last 10 months have been horrifying. But we didn't give up. We didn't cower.
Tomorrow there is still so much work to do but we got this.
Tonight celebrate our wins big and small.
Hold onto the hope you're feeling right now & roll up your sleeves!
WE FUCKING GOT THIS
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FUCKING VOTE
November 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
FUCKING VOTE
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If you ever need a second pair of eyes on that substack email, or a beta reader who will give honest, thorough, and kind feedback, or a sensitivity reader who knows all books can benefit from sensitivity reads, I hope you’ll consider booking with me ♥️ forms.gle/2HWY6s2YhNYb...
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Author Services Contact Form
This form is for authors to request services. Please read and ensure you have a solid understanding of the services and pricing! https://www.canva.com/design/DAGw1d28Q58/NKwoGnMK1nTpm0zVEJxSnQ/view?ut...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:41 PM
If you ever need a second pair of eyes on that substack email, or a beta reader who will give honest, thorough, and kind feedback, or a sensitivity reader who knows all books can benefit from sensitivity reads, I hope you’ll consider booking with me ♥️ forms.gle/2HWY6s2YhNYb...
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Did someone say candles? AND it’s a Black woman owned company?? Not to mention the added bonus of getting an ARC of Left Unread Books next publication?? Count me in!
#booksky #giveaway
#booksky #giveaway
Yesterday’s winner is announced here, as well as details for today’s giveaway! Go enter!
Bindery Books | 7 Days of Giveaways: DAY TWO
Dismantling systems of oppression one book at a time.
leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:15 PM
That reminds me that I still need to pre-order the audiobook! Once I do that, I’ll have it in EVERY format (plus an extra physical copy to do a giveaway soon) #booksky
Day one of our 7 days of giveaways in celebration of Cry, Voidbringer’s launch!! Go enter to win today’s prize! And make sure you pre-order your copy today!
Bindery Books | 7 Days of Giveaways: DAY ONE!!!
Dismantling systems of oppression one book at a time.
leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
That reminds me that I still need to pre-order the audiobook! Once I do that, I’ll have it in EVERY format (plus an extra physical copy to do a giveaway soon) #booksky
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Phew managed to make it another day without getting a nazi tattoo. It’s hard out here. Just nazi tattoos roaming the streets attaching themselves to people. Stay woke
October 22, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Phew managed to make it another day without getting a nazi tattoo. It’s hard out here. Just nazi tattoos roaming the streets attaching themselves to people. Stay woke
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness
October 21, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness
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NEW 📗!
PERSONA by Aoife Josie Clements (@ravineangel.bsky.social)
In which a trans woman discovers porn of herself she has no memory of making, only to find herself led to an unimaginably deeper evil
"The year's great work of literary horror."
—Gretchen Felker-Martin (@scumbelievable.bsky.social)
PERSONA by Aoife Josie Clements (@ravineangel.bsky.social)
In which a trans woman discovers porn of herself she has no memory of making, only to find herself led to an unimaginably deeper evil
"The year's great work of literary horror."
—Gretchen Felker-Martin (@scumbelievable.bsky.social)
PERSONA by Aoife Josie Clements — Debut trans horror — LittlePuss Press
"The best book I've read in years." —Gretchen Felker-Martin
www.littlepuss.net
October 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
NEW 📗!
PERSONA by Aoife Josie Clements (@ravineangel.bsky.social)
In which a trans woman discovers porn of herself she has no memory of making, only to find herself led to an unimaginably deeper evil
"The year's great work of literary horror."
—Gretchen Felker-Martin (@scumbelievable.bsky.social)
PERSONA by Aoife Josie Clements (@ravineangel.bsky.social)
In which a trans woman discovers porn of herself she has no memory of making, only to find herself led to an unimaginably deeper evil
"The year's great work of literary horror."
—Gretchen Felker-Martin (@scumbelievable.bsky.social)
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We are SEVEN DAYS from our first book launch and here is where my heads at! Go check out my latest blog!
Bindery Books | Why These Seven Days Matter
Dismantling systems of oppression one book at a time.
leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
We are SEVEN DAYS from our first book launch and here is where my heads at! Go check out my latest blog!
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PSYCHOPOMP & CIRCUMSTANCE is out today!
This is a Southern Gothic fantasy with family secrets, Gullah funeral traditions, a beautifully strange house, and a generous sprinkling of magic.
In hardcover, eBook, & audiobook
Available wherever books are sold.
#booksky #Blackbooksky
This is a Southern Gothic fantasy with family secrets, Gullah funeral traditions, a beautifully strange house, and a generous sprinkling of magic.
In hardcover, eBook, & audiobook
Available wherever books are sold.
#booksky #Blackbooksky
October 21, 2025 at 11:57 AM
PSYCHOPOMP & CIRCUMSTANCE is out today!
This is a Southern Gothic fantasy with family secrets, Gullah funeral traditions, a beautifully strange house, and a generous sprinkling of magic.
In hardcover, eBook, & audiobook
Available wherever books are sold.
#booksky #Blackbooksky
This is a Southern Gothic fantasy with family secrets, Gullah funeral traditions, a beautifully strange house, and a generous sprinkling of magic.
In hardcover, eBook, & audiobook
Available wherever books are sold.
#booksky #Blackbooksky
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Today only, The Nightmare Box and Other Stories paperback is $9.99 through our store! I'll also include a free Solidarity Forever zine, edited by @cynthiasaysboo.bsky.social and me. Perfect Halloween read if you like your horror dark, magical, and angry!
www.cursedmorselspress.com/product/the-...
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The Nightmare Box and Other Stories paperback | Cursed Morsels Press
A young queer man finds love at a magical clothing shop—and the courage to stand up to the homophobic cops. A witch who makes custom nightmares wonders why all her victims are connected to the Black P...
www.cursedmorselspress.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Today only, The Nightmare Box and Other Stories paperback is $9.99 through our store! I'll also include a free Solidarity Forever zine, edited by @cynthiasaysboo.bsky.social and me. Perfect Halloween read if you like your horror dark, magical, and angry!
www.cursedmorselspress.com/product/the-...
www.cursedmorselspress.com/product/the-...
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Let's celebrate new books today! @joe-hill.bsky.social @olivieblake.bsky.social @nuzo.bsky.social @clashbooks.bsky.social @edenroyce.bsky.social @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social @saratantlinger.bsky.social @momoshaty.bsky.social @badhandbooks.bsky.social @cgolden.bsky.social list in the alt text
October 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Let's celebrate new books today! @joe-hill.bsky.social @olivieblake.bsky.social @nuzo.bsky.social @clashbooks.bsky.social @edenroyce.bsky.social @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social @saratantlinger.bsky.social @momoshaty.bsky.social @badhandbooks.bsky.social @cgolden.bsky.social list in the alt text
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Hey I love trans people
October 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Hey I love trans people
My heart is swelling at the show of community today! I can hear the chanting, yelling, horns honking from my new balcony and see soooo many people marching down the street just a couple of blocks away. I’m moving today, otherwise I’d be there joining in!
#NoKings #Colorado
#NoKings #Colorado
THOUSANDS of protestors at the Fort Collins Colorado #NoKings rally
October 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM