Christopher Stevenson
@chrisstevenson.bsky.social
Born in TX, raised in FL and PA. Splits time between DC and WV.
Librarian. PT old man. FT Struggling Writer.
Part toddler, part cowboy. Baba Yaga fan boy.
https://linktr.ee/christopherstevenson
Librarian. PT old man. FT Struggling Writer.
Part toddler, part cowboy. Baba Yaga fan boy.
https://linktr.ee/christopherstevenson
Pinned
All and Then None of You by Melissa Flores Anderson
All and Then None of You by Melissa Flores AndersonThanks for reading Christopher’s Newsletter!
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Dipping my toe into book reviews. My prof who taught me would kill me if she saw this but...here it is! All and Then None of You by @melissacuisine.bsky.social published by @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social
Kristi Noem has said all American should be expected to show ID if need be. We have moved so far the right, we are "papers please" mode. Of course, many Americans have always lived in that mode. But now it's official.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6NP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6NP...
Papers please
YouTube video by Jonathan Jay
www.youtube.com
January 18, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Kristi Noem has said all American should be expected to show ID if need be. We have moved so far the right, we are "papers please" mode. Of course, many Americans have always lived in that mode. But now it's official.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6NP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6NP...
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Preorders help small presses and authors tremendously but that’s not why they’re important on a soul level. Preorders matter because they’re acts of faith. You trust the order will come through, the book will be good, which means something in this low-trust society we’re trapped in.
January 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Here’s me reading from my book.
I don’t know how to market a book, but maybe this is it.
I don’t know how to market a book, but maybe this is it.
January 17, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Here’s me reading from my book.
I don’t know how to market a book, but maybe this is it.
I don’t know how to market a book, but maybe this is it.
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It absolutely skeeves me that F. deBoer has any clout in the literary community. But then again, if I'm honest, I don't understand the literary community.
January 17, 2026 at 9:29 PM
It absolutely skeeves me that F. deBoer has any clout in the literary community. But then again, if I'm honest, I don't understand the literary community.
You will want to read this one from Christina Tudor. Heart-wrenching and gorgeous!
mrbullbull.com/newbull/flas...
mrbullbull.com/newbull/flas...
Dad Jokes | MrBullBull
mrbullbull.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:47 PM
You will want to read this one from Christina Tudor. Heart-wrenching and gorgeous!
mrbullbull.com/newbull/flas...
mrbullbull.com/newbull/flas...
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Library peeps, this is a really cool project going on!
I am still open to exchanging Valentines. Librarians, writers, anarchists, dino nugget aficionados. Dm me.
It makes sense. I was that kid in school who got the least amount of cards. Me and a friend even used to exchange anti-valentines.
But I love going all out and giving out self-affirmations and cards. On some level, this is my revenge.
But I love going all out and giving out self-affirmations and cards. On some level, this is my revenge.
January 17, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Library peeps, this is a really cool project going on!
I am still open to exchanging Valentines. Librarians, writers, anarchists, dino nugget aficionados. Dm me.
It makes sense. I was that kid in school who got the least amount of cards. Me and a friend even used to exchange anti-valentines.
But I love going all out and giving out self-affirmations and cards. On some level, this is my revenge.
But I love going all out and giving out self-affirmations and cards. On some level, this is my revenge.
January 17, 2026 at 3:58 PM
I am still open to exchanging Valentines. Librarians, writers, anarchists, dino nugget aficionados. Dm me.
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this book is SO good, and the cover is perfect
So excited to share a cover reveal for Terrestrial, out May 2026! I've admired Angelo's book covers for other Malarkey books and I'm thrilled it was my turn to need one. I love what he designed for it.
So happy to share the cover for @suzyeynon.bsky.social’s forthcoming novella, Terrestrial (May 2026, preorders open now and copies will be signed by the author). As ever, @angeelio.bsky.social gave us something special.
malarkeybooks.com/store/terres...
malarkeybooks.com/store/terres...
January 16, 2026 at 9:36 PM
this book is SO good, and the cover is perfect
As you know, some years I exchange Valentines.
As depressing as I am, I very very pro-love.
Chey sent hers early. She included stickers for the kids.
You know I wrote her love poem in high school? I still have it somewhere. It might even be in this document of my juvenilia I have open in Word.
As depressing as I am, I very very pro-love.
Chey sent hers early. She included stickers for the kids.
You know I wrote her love poem in high school? I still have it somewhere. It might even be in this document of my juvenilia I have open in Word.
January 16, 2026 at 9:26 PM
As you know, some years I exchange Valentines.
As depressing as I am, I very very pro-love.
Chey sent hers early. She included stickers for the kids.
You know I wrote her love poem in high school? I still have it somewhere. It might even be in this document of my juvenilia I have open in Word.
As depressing as I am, I very very pro-love.
Chey sent hers early. She included stickers for the kids.
You know I wrote her love poem in high school? I still have it somewhere. It might even be in this document of my juvenilia I have open in Word.
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Who’s going to AWP?
January 16, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Who’s going to AWP?
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Are you a speculative author attending AWP and want to do a reading but your publisher isn't there? @interstellarflight.bsky.social has a few reading slots available and we would be happy to host you! DM me!
January 16, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Are you a speculative author attending AWP and want to do a reading but your publisher isn't there? @interstellarflight.bsky.social has a few reading slots available and we would be happy to host you! DM me!
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Thank you to Drew Buxton!
January 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Thank you to Drew Buxton!
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Thank you to the amazing @emilylauracosta.bsky.social 🖤
January 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Thank you to the amazing @emilylauracosta.bsky.social 🖤
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Sharing blurbs for Terrestrial! I'm so grateful to these authors for taking the time to read my book and provide generous blurbs.
I made these with magazines like the collages I made in the 90s. Photos from Arizona Highways. Full text: suzyeynon.com/2026/01/16/b...
I made these with magazines like the collages I made in the 90s. Photos from Arizona Highways. Full text: suzyeynon.com/2026/01/16/b...
January 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Sharing blurbs for Terrestrial! I'm so grateful to these authors for taking the time to read my book and provide generous blurbs.
I made these with magazines like the collages I made in the 90s. Photos from Arizona Highways. Full text: suzyeynon.com/2026/01/16/b...
I made these with magazines like the collages I made in the 90s. Photos from Arizona Highways. Full text: suzyeynon.com/2026/01/16/b...
There are so many reasons to oppose AI, but did you know it's raising your electric bill?
AI Data Centers Are Sending Power Bills Soaring
Wholesale electricity costs as much as 267% more than it did five years ago in areas near data centers. That’s being passed on to customers.
www.bloomberg.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM
There are so many reasons to oppose AI, but did you know it's raising your electric bill?
I wrote a piece this morning for a call that closed a couple days ago. The story is about someone who is mentally incapable of being on time.
January 15, 2026 at 7:02 PM
I wrote a piece this morning for a call that closed a couple days ago. The story is about someone who is mentally incapable of being on time.
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I can't believe that this has been an option the entire time
*sets up school for raccoons against racism*
*sets up school for raccoons against racism*
January 15, 2026 at 3:12 AM
I can't believe that this has been an option the entire time
*sets up school for raccoons against racism*
*sets up school for raccoons against racism*
Someone told me when I was younger that key to being successful is to wear a lot of hats, and I thought he said have a lot of cats, which was apparently not even remotely the key to success.
January 15, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Someone told me when I was younger that key to being successful is to wear a lot of hats, and I thought he said have a lot of cats, which was apparently not even remotely the key to success.
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If you've not seen it yet, you should check out this short film by Alex Barrio, released a couple months ago and created at DC Public Library's 5 Minute Horror Film Workshop. It's about ICE. youtu.be/_QIeJ8WElbM?...
ICE in the Veins V7 Bilingual Subs and Music
YouTube video by Five Minute Horror Filmmakers
youtu.be
January 15, 2026 at 4:29 PM
If you've not seen it yet, you should check out this short film by Alex Barrio, released a couple months ago and created at DC Public Library's 5 Minute Horror Film Workshop. It's about ICE. youtu.be/_QIeJ8WElbM?...
If you've not seen it yet, you should check out this short film by Alex Barrio, released a couple months ago and created at DC Public Library's 5 Minute Horror Film Workshop. It's about ICE. youtu.be/_QIeJ8WElbM?...
ICE in the Veins V7 Bilingual Subs and Music
YouTube video by Five Minute Horror Filmmakers
youtu.be
January 15, 2026 at 4:29 PM
If you've not seen it yet, you should check out this short film by Alex Barrio, released a couple months ago and created at DC Public Library's 5 Minute Horror Film Workshop. It's about ICE. youtu.be/_QIeJ8WElbM?...
No fashion. Just dating myself with a shirt I made. Their album "Requiem" is old enough to drink. "Cold Blue Serenity" still gives me chills.
Blackout motherfucking grind.
Blackout motherfucking grind.
January 15, 2026 at 1:20 PM
No fashion. Just dating myself with a shirt I made. Their album "Requiem" is old enough to drink. "Cold Blue Serenity" still gives me chills.
Blackout motherfucking grind.
Blackout motherfucking grind.
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This is the way 🙌
Today in literary fashion (yes I will wear your book cover as a shirt)
January 15, 2026 at 1:41 AM
This is the way 🙌