Vivian Shaw
@ceruleancynic.bsky.social
she/her. Helsing books: STRANGE PRACTICE, DREADFUL COMPANY, GRAVE IMPORTANCE, BITTER WATERS; STRANGE NEW WORLD (2025) Orbit; THE HELIOS SYNDROME (Lethe); short fiction (Uncanny, PseudoPod, The Deadlands); editor; jeweler. Rep: https://x.com/Stephen_Barbara
Last order from the Minnesota aid sale is packed up and ready to hit the post office tomorrow!
THANK YOU so much to everyone who bought a piece or spread the word. Because of you, we were able to donate over $1350, spread between five different organizations helping Minnesotans in need.
THANK YOU so much to everyone who bought a piece or spread the word. Because of you, we were able to donate over $1350, spread between five different organizations helping Minnesotans in need.
January 26, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Last order from the Minnesota aid sale is packed up and ready to hit the post office tomorrow!
THANK YOU so much to everyone who bought a piece or spread the word. Because of you, we were able to donate over $1350, spread between five different organizations helping Minnesotans in need.
THANK YOU so much to everyone who bought a piece or spread the word. Because of you, we were able to donate over $1350, spread between five different organizations helping Minnesotans in need.
we have lived in Santa Fe long enough that I should KNOW that dire snow predictions don't actually mean us, since we are smack dab in the middle of the snow hole
not that I should complain since this town is terrible at handling snow but, like
I want my expectations managed with more integrity
not that I should complain since this town is terrible at handling snow but, like
I want my expectations managed with more integrity
January 24, 2026 at 12:45 AM
we have lived in Santa Fe long enough that I should KNOW that dire snow predictions don't actually mean us, since we are smack dab in the middle of the snow hole
not that I should complain since this town is terrible at handling snow but, like
I want my expectations managed with more integrity
not that I should complain since this town is terrible at handling snow but, like
I want my expectations managed with more integrity
John is one of my favorite people and he's going through an absolutely miserable time right now. If you can, throw some support his way -- and if you haven't already, read his books and short fiction! SOMEONE YOU CAN BUILD A NEST IN is clever, vicious, horrifying, and -kind,- take it from me.
Since people are asking if they can do something for me, here is a short thread. I'm clearly going to be laid up for a lot longer.
Here are a few simple links.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/Wiswell
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/johnwiswell
Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Here are a few simple links.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/Wiswell
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/johnwiswell
Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
January 23, 2026 at 11:02 PM
John is one of my favorite people and he's going through an absolutely miserable time right now. If you can, throw some support his way -- and if you haven't already, read his books and short fiction! SOMEONE YOU CAN BUILD A NEST IN is clever, vicious, horrifying, and -kind,- take it from me.
huge kudos to the kind pharmacist who saw my antibiotic script come in about 20 minutes before they closed and filled it at once so it was waiting for me, you rock :D
January 23, 2026 at 3:00 AM
huge kudos to the kind pharmacist who saw my antibiotic script come in about 20 minutes before they closed and filled it at once so it was waiting for me, you rock :D
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New fidget pendants up!
Left to right: Snowflake obsidian, hemimorphite, lemon jade, two tone lapis lazuli, carnelian, tiger's eye, and blue goldstone.
oishiny.etsy.com/listing/1604...
#Handmade #Stm #Fidget
Left to right: Snowflake obsidian, hemimorphite, lemon jade, two tone lapis lazuli, carnelian, tiger's eye, and blue goldstone.
oishiny.etsy.com/listing/1604...
#Handmade #Stm #Fidget
January 19, 2026 at 4:38 PM
New fidget pendants up!
Left to right: Snowflake obsidian, hemimorphite, lemon jade, two tone lapis lazuli, carnelian, tiger's eye, and blue goldstone.
oishiny.etsy.com/listing/1604...
#Handmade #Stm #Fidget
Left to right: Snowflake obsidian, hemimorphite, lemon jade, two tone lapis lazuli, carnelian, tiger's eye, and blue goldstone.
oishiny.etsy.com/listing/1604...
#Handmade #Stm #Fidget
Because you've been so generous I've had to restock the shop! Everything's still 25% off through 1/24. I'll donate that 25% off to one of the organizations at www.standwithminnesota.com, and @byzantienne.bsky.social will match it dollar for dollar. Go check it out!
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
January 20, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Because you've been so generous I've had to restock the shop! Everything's still 25% off through 1/24. I'll donate that 25% off to one of the organizations at www.standwithminnesota.com, and @byzantienne.bsky.social will match it dollar for dollar. Go check it out!
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
THANK YOU ALL so much!
This sale will run through January 24, and we will keep donating a portion of the proceeds to Minnesotan aid. All the jewelry people have bought will ship on Tuesday 1/20 as soon as the post office is open. I'm so grateful for every single piece I'm putting in the mail. ❤️
This sale will run through January 24, and we will keep donating a portion of the proceeds to Minnesotan aid. All the jewelry people have bought will ship on Tuesday 1/20 as soon as the post office is open. I'm so grateful for every single piece I'm putting in the mail. ❤️
So you all are amazing. Yesterday the jewelry you bought raised $360 directly, which I've doubled to $720.
We've donated $250 to mutual aid funds at Hmong International Academy gofund.me/021692997 and North Minneapolis families gofund.me/d1cdaf589, & the rest to the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund.
We've donated $250 to mutual aid funds at Hmong International Academy gofund.me/021692997 and North Minneapolis families gofund.me/d1cdaf589, & the rest to the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund.
Immigrant Rapid Response Fund
Your gift supports the immediate need for rights and resources in all targeted immigrant communities.
www.wfmn.org
January 18, 2026 at 6:07 PM
THANK YOU ALL so much!
This sale will run through January 24, and we will keep donating a portion of the proceeds to Minnesotan aid. All the jewelry people have bought will ship on Tuesday 1/20 as soon as the post office is open. I'm so grateful for every single piece I'm putting in the mail. ❤️
This sale will run through January 24, and we will keep donating a portion of the proceeds to Minnesotan aid. All the jewelry people have bought will ship on Tuesday 1/20 as soon as the post office is open. I'm so grateful for every single piece I'm putting in the mail. ❤️
Bleeding Hart Studio is back with a store-wide sale/fundraiser for Minneapolis mutual aid!
Everything including 5 all-new necklaces in www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin... is 25% off until 1/24. I'll donate that 25% off to at least one of the organizations at www.standwithminnesota.com --
Everything including 5 all-new necklaces in www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin... is 25% off until 1/24. I'll donate that 25% off to at least one of the organizations at www.standwithminnesota.com --
January 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Bleeding Hart Studio is back with a store-wide sale/fundraiser for Minneapolis mutual aid!
Everything including 5 all-new necklaces in www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin... is 25% off until 1/24. I'll donate that 25% off to at least one of the organizations at www.standwithminnesota.com --
Everything including 5 all-new necklaces in www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin... is 25% off until 1/24. I'll donate that 25% off to at least one of the organizations at www.standwithminnesota.com --
so today marks 8 years that I've been ceremonially married, since our big party with music and vows and dancing, and I can say nothing in my life has ever given me so much joy as my darling, brilliant, terrifying wife @byzantienne.bsky.social ❤️ thank you so much for being mine, dear.
January 16, 2026 at 5:33 AM
so today marks 8 years that I've been ceremonially married, since our big party with music and vows and dancing, and I can say nothing in my life has ever given me so much joy as my darling, brilliant, terrifying wife @byzantienne.bsky.social ❤️ thank you so much for being mine, dear.
favorite old Izzard bits: the British Actors on the Death Star
"what is it, Lieutenant Sebastian?" (he's arranging space matches)
"It's the rebels, sir." pause "They're here."
"My God, man...do they want tea?"
it's so fucking dead-on accurate <3
"what is it, Lieutenant Sebastian?" (he's arranging space matches)
"It's the rebels, sir." pause "They're here."
"My God, man...do they want tea?"
it's so fucking dead-on accurate <3
January 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM
favorite old Izzard bits: the British Actors on the Death Star
"what is it, Lieutenant Sebastian?" (he's arranging space matches)
"It's the rebels, sir." pause "They're here."
"My God, man...do they want tea?"
it's so fucking dead-on accurate <3
"what is it, Lieutenant Sebastian?" (he's arranging space matches)
"It's the rebels, sir." pause "They're here."
"My God, man...do they want tea?"
it's so fucking dead-on accurate <3
god, I love just being in the city
but being in the city running basic errands like taking shit to the post office or fetching milk is just -- the kind of lovely that "doing basic errands with your person" surprised us with being
<3 <3 <3
but being in the city running basic errands like taking shit to the post office or fetching milk is just -- the kind of lovely that "doing basic errands with your person" surprised us with being
<3 <3 <3
January 6, 2026 at 10:29 PM
god, I love just being in the city
but being in the city running basic errands like taking shit to the post office or fetching milk is just -- the kind of lovely that "doing basic errands with your person" surprised us with being
<3 <3 <3
but being in the city running basic errands like taking shit to the post office or fetching milk is just -- the kind of lovely that "doing basic errands with your person" surprised us with being
<3 <3 <3
holy shit this is incredible for so many reasons
I love the fucking internet, part 972964386: "One Night In Bangkok" arranged and performed as a 16th century chanson. youtu.be/i3jHv0GZB9U?...
One Night in Bangkok but it's a 16th century chanson
YouTube video by Jonasquin
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
holy shit this is incredible for so many reasons
hello New York I am in you
after taking the train across the country in a deeply civilized manner
😁😁😁😁
after taking the train across the country in a deeply civilized manner
😁😁😁😁
December 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
hello New York I am in you
after taking the train across the country in a deeply civilized manner
😁😁😁😁
after taking the train across the country in a deeply civilized manner
😁😁😁😁
✨✨ONE HOUR LEFT✨✨ to buy your shiny things for the holidays! All necklaces still 25% off until 1 pm MST, when I will have to shut down Bleeding Hart Studio for 2025 and get ready for my own holiday travel.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
www.etsy.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
✨✨ONE HOUR LEFT✨✨ to buy your shiny things for the holidays! All necklaces still 25% off until 1 pm MST, when I will have to shut down Bleeding Hart Studio for 2025 and get ready for my own holiday travel.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
good LORD that was a lot of squarespacing
but vivianshaw.net is finally updated with current links to not only books but short fiction AND non-book-related stuff, such as jewelry. You should also, of course, check out the Art Books that Need to Happen.
slowly we progress!
but vivianshaw.net is finally updated with current links to not only books but short fiction AND non-book-related stuff, such as jewelry. You should also, of course, check out the Art Books that Need to Happen.
slowly we progress!
December 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
good LORD that was a lot of squarespacing
but vivianshaw.net is finally updated with current links to not only books but short fiction AND non-book-related stuff, such as jewelry. You should also, of course, check out the Art Books that Need to Happen.
slowly we progress!
but vivianshaw.net is finally updated with current links to not only books but short fiction AND non-book-related stuff, such as jewelry. You should also, of course, check out the Art Books that Need to Happen.
slowly we progress!
ICYMI! 25% off all necklaces this week only ✨✨✨
✨ NECKLACE SALE ✨ Today through noon MST on Saturday, December 13 -- all necklaces on Bleeding Hart Studio are 25% off! From the simplest single crystal to the heaviest multi-strand gemstone, get your sparkly things while they're marked down!
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
December 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
ICYMI! 25% off all necklaces this week only ✨✨✨
✨ NECKLACE SALE ✨ Today through noon MST on Saturday, December 13 -- all necklaces on Bleeding Hart Studio are 25% off! From the simplest single crystal to the heaviest multi-strand gemstone, get your sparkly things while they're marked down!
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
December 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
✨ NECKLACE SALE ✨ Today through noon MST on Saturday, December 13 -- all necklaces on Bleeding Hart Studio are 25% off! From the simplest single crystal to the heaviest multi-strand gemstone, get your sparkly things while they're marked down!
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
✨TODAY ONLY -- 20% OFF SALE✨
Last day! EVERYTHING in my shop is 20% off. Now is your chance to snag sparkly things for yourself and your loved ones! Earrings and necklaces featuring new, vintage, and reclaimed stone, glass, crystal, and shell.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
Last day! EVERYTHING in my shop is 20% off. Now is your chance to snag sparkly things for yourself and your loved ones! Earrings and necklaces featuring new, vintage, and reclaimed stone, glass, crystal, and shell.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
December 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
✨TODAY ONLY -- 20% OFF SALE✨
Last day! EVERYTHING in my shop is 20% off. Now is your chance to snag sparkly things for yourself and your loved ones! Earrings and necklaces featuring new, vintage, and reclaimed stone, glass, crystal, and shell.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
Last day! EVERYTHING in my shop is 20% off. Now is your chance to snag sparkly things for yourself and your loved ones! Earrings and necklaces featuring new, vintage, and reclaimed stone, glass, crystal, and shell.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
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✨!! SALE !!✨
THIS WEEKEND, through December 1, EVERYTHING in my shop is 20% off. Now is your chance to snag sparkly things for yourself and your loved ones! Earrings and necklaces featuring new, vintage, and reclaimed stone, glass, crystal, and shell.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
THIS WEEKEND, through December 1, EVERYTHING in my shop is 20% off. Now is your chance to snag sparkly things for yourself and your loved ones! Earrings and necklaces featuring new, vintage, and reclaimed stone, glass, crystal, and shell.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
November 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
✨!! SALE !!✨
THIS WEEKEND, through December 1, EVERYTHING in my shop is 20% off. Now is your chance to snag sparkly things for yourself and your loved ones! Earrings and necklaces featuring new, vintage, and reclaimed stone, glass, crystal, and shell.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
THIS WEEKEND, through December 1, EVERYTHING in my shop is 20% off. Now is your chance to snag sparkly things for yourself and your loved ones! Earrings and necklaces featuring new, vintage, and reclaimed stone, glass, crystal, and shell.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
ICYMI -- 20% off sale on all jewelry at Bleeding Hart Studio! Go buy yourself or your favorite person something sparkly. Glass, crystal, stone, and shell; new, vintage, reclaimed, beachcombed.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
November 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
ICYMI -- 20% off sale on all jewelry at Bleeding Hart Studio! Go buy yourself or your favorite person something sparkly. Glass, crystal, stone, and shell; new, vintage, reclaimed, beachcombed.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
✨!! SALE !!✨
THIS WEEKEND, through December 1, EVERYTHING in my shop is 20% off. Now is your chance to snag sparkly things for yourself and your loved ones! Earrings and necklaces featuring new, vintage, and reclaimed stone, glass, crystal, and shell.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
THIS WEEKEND, through December 1, EVERYTHING in my shop is 20% off. Now is your chance to snag sparkly things for yourself and your loved ones! Earrings and necklaces featuring new, vintage, and reclaimed stone, glass, crystal, and shell.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
November 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
✨!! SALE !!✨
THIS WEEKEND, through December 1, EVERYTHING in my shop is 20% off. Now is your chance to snag sparkly things for yourself and your loved ones! Earrings and necklaces featuring new, vintage, and reclaimed stone, glass, crystal, and shell.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
THIS WEEKEND, through December 1, EVERYTHING in my shop is 20% off. Now is your chance to snag sparkly things for yourself and your loved ones! Earrings and necklaces featuring new, vintage, and reclaimed stone, glass, crystal, and shell.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
sometimes I miss Baltimore like a goddamn limb, I lived there most of my life and I didn't realize how much I loved it
you go, Mr. Buzz Grambo, you fucking go.
you go, Mr. Buzz Grambo, you fucking go.
This entire article highlights one of the big reasons I love this fucking city even though it's got more problems than you can shake a stick at
I’m howling.
November 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
sometimes I miss Baltimore like a goddamn limb, I lived there most of my life and I didn't realize how much I loved it
you go, Mr. Buzz Grambo, you fucking go.
you go, Mr. Buzz Grambo, you fucking go.
today I learned two things: your insinkerator disposal can randomly cease functioning while you are away, as if some tiresome ghost has come over and fucked up the motor somehow
but you can also push the magic little red button on the bottom of the unit to reset it, and this -works-
:D :D :D
but you can also push the magic little red button on the bottom of the unit to reset it, and this -works-
:D :D :D
October 28, 2025 at 5:20 AM
today I learned two things: your insinkerator disposal can randomly cease functioning while you are away, as if some tiresome ghost has come over and fucked up the motor somehow
but you can also push the magic little red button on the bottom of the unit to reset it, and this -works-
:D :D :D
but you can also push the magic little red button on the bottom of the unit to reset it, and this -works-
:D :D :D
back from the isles of Massachusetts with a couple of pounds of seashells to turn into jewelry, it's the return of Bleeding Hart Studio! Shop is up and active. Check out Venetian glass, crystal teardrops, sea-glass pebbles, and iridescent sparkle.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
October 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
back from the isles of Massachusetts with a couple of pounds of seashells to turn into jewelry, it's the return of Bleeding Hart Studio! Shop is up and active. Check out Venetian glass, crystal teardrops, sea-glass pebbles, and iridescent sparkle.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
minimalist whelks, Martha’s Vineyard
October 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
minimalist whelks, Martha’s Vineyard