Caitlin O'Connell
@caitlinrenata.bsky.social
Edits books and comics for kids at Penguin Workshop. Probably here to be a weird gremlin anymore. She/her 🏳️🌈
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Everything is on fire, but, there are still books! I'm still looking for books! Agent friends, send me your books? www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ca...
Seriously! And they do it every time. My least favorite part of every Olympics. :/
February 13, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Seriously! And they do it every time. My least favorite part of every Olympics. :/
There MUST be a better way to balance "we are impressed by what this human can do!!" and "this is a KID ffs let's not artificially put MORE pressure on them!" I hate itttt.
February 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM
There MUST be a better way to balance "we are impressed by what this human can do!!" and "this is a KID ffs let's not artificially put MORE pressure on them!" I hate itttt.
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The talk to your friends app and the witness the horrors app being the same app is not great for the mental health is it
February 13, 2026 at 9:37 PM
The talk to your friends app and the witness the horrors app being the same app is not great for the mental health is it
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Since the Hugo Award nominations are now open, we need to talk about the #Lodestar. I'm going to give you some tips on how to nominate appropriately - in other words, to nominate Young Adult, not Middle Grade or adult crossovers. bsky.app/profile/lawo...
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#HugoAwards #HugoAward
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#HugoAwards #HugoAward
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Hugo Awards!
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
February 12, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Since the Hugo Award nominations are now open, we need to talk about the #Lodestar. I'm going to give you some tips on how to nominate appropriately - in other words, to nominate Young Adult, not Middle Grade or adult crossovers. bsky.app/profile/lawo...
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#HugoAwards #HugoAward
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#HugoAwards #HugoAward
Yesssss that IS exciting!!! *tosses confetti*
February 12, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Yesssss that IS exciting!!! *tosses confetti*
It works for some shows but not ALL shows, please!!! Hire back set designers and costumers!!!
February 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
It works for some shows but not ALL shows, please!!! Hire back set designers and costumers!!!
Bring Sets Back To Broadway Shows Please, that is all, thank you good night.
February 12, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Bring Sets Back To Broadway Shows Please, that is all, thank you good night.
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while our politicians twiddle and twaddle, neighborhoods are being devastated. this GFM is for seven families in St. Paul that will be evicted TOMORROW without rent.
I've never posted a GoFundMe before (seriously, not once) but I'll personally vouch for this one. It's a little neighborhood group trying to keep seven Minnesotan families from getting evicted tomorrow. If you can help, please help; if you can share, please share. www.gofundme.com/f/support-sa...
Donate to Support Saint Paul Families Facing ICE Threats, organized by LM Neal
We love Saint Paul. We love it's poetry on random sidewalks, the way every lawn… LM Neal needs your support for Support Saint Paul Families Facing ICE Threats
www.gofundme.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:39 PM
while our politicians twiddle and twaddle, neighborhoods are being devastated. this GFM is for seven families in St. Paul that will be evicted TOMORROW without rent.
Wow what a mood.
February 10, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Wow what a mood.
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February 8, 2026 at 11:13 AM
I don't know if I'll hear it from the other room but I will read this anyway!
February 9, 2026 at 12:35 AM
I don't know if I'll hear it from the other room but I will read this anyway!
That would be great I would love that.
February 9, 2026 at 12:23 AM
That would be great I would love that.
I stopped watching, but all the AI commercials at the super bowl are making me lose the will to live.
February 9, 2026 at 12:18 AM
I stopped watching, but all the AI commercials at the super bowl are making me lose the will to live.
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It's hard to be human at all right now.
And you? You're a creator—a superhuman.
That's even harder.
Build community. Build in breaks. Build patience. But whatever you do?
Don't stop. We need you now more than ever. 💜
And you? You're a creator—a superhuman.
That's even harder.
Build community. Build in breaks. Build patience. But whatever you do?
Don't stop. We need you now more than ever. 💜
February 7, 2026 at 10:58 PM
It's hard to be human at all right now.
And you? You're a creator—a superhuman.
That's even harder.
Build community. Build in breaks. Build patience. But whatever you do?
Don't stop. We need you now more than ever. 💜
And you? You're a creator—a superhuman.
That's even harder.
Build community. Build in breaks. Build patience. But whatever you do?
Don't stop. We need you now more than ever. 💜
*sending many hugs*
February 5, 2026 at 7:49 PM
*sending many hugs*
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Next week! Designed for those in & around Edinburgh but ONLINE, & you don't need to be an AOI member to attend.
Tickets & info here, and if you've got yours already, remember to submit Qs so I can talk more about what's most useful to you x
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/graphic-no...
Tickets & info here, and if you've got yours already, remember to submit Qs so I can talk more about what's most useful to you x
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/graphic-no...
February 5, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Next week! Designed for those in & around Edinburgh but ONLINE, & you don't need to be an AOI member to attend.
Tickets & info here, and if you've got yours already, remember to submit Qs so I can talk more about what's most useful to you x
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/graphic-no...
Tickets & info here, and if you've got yours already, remember to submit Qs so I can talk more about what's most useful to you x
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/graphic-no...
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Reminder: There is a Democratic primary *tonight*—yes, on a Thursday!—for the vacant #NJ11. Our preview: www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-di...
February 5, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Reminder: There is a Democratic primary *tonight*—yes, on a Thursday!—for the vacant #NJ11. Our preview: www.the-downballot.com/p/morning-di...
*sighs forever and ever*
February 5, 2026 at 1:29 AM
*sighs forever and ever*
The conversations I used to have at work........... 🙃🙃🙃
February 5, 2026 at 1:06 AM
The conversations I used to have at work........... 🙃🙃🙃
Yep!! When it's more like "everything is horrible but I AM GOING TO BE NICE TO PEOPLE ANYWAY, TAKE THAT." But arghhhh everything is... the worst actually.
February 2, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Yep!! When it's more like "everything is horrible but I AM GOING TO BE NICE TO PEOPLE ANYWAY, TAKE THAT." But arghhhh everything is... the worst actually.
All my "hope you're doing well!" emails are very much "hope you're doing as well as possible amidst the horrors!"
February 2, 2026 at 3:26 PM
All my "hope you're doing well!" emails are very much "hope you're doing as well as possible amidst the horrors!"
God yeah this really is Something. D:
February 1, 2026 at 3:07 AM
God yeah this really is Something. D:
Championing queer books is my forte! :)
January 29, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Championing queer books is my forte! :)
I cannot wait to get to shove this book into EVERYONE'S hands, it's so so incredible. 🥹
January 29, 2026 at 4:54 PM
I cannot wait to get to shove this book into EVERYONE'S hands, it's so so incredible. 🥹