Claire O'Dell
@claireodell.bsky.social
Lambda Literary Award Winner. Author of the Janet Watson Chronicles & the River of Souls series. Repped by Lane Heymont at The Tobias Agency. White. Bi. She/Her
Website: https://claireodell.com
Website: https://claireodell.com
I’m tired and I want to sleep, but Theo is curled up next to me, leaning against my leg, and I hate to disturb him. #cats
(I also want to snuggle him but he hates any kind of restraint. My huge boi with velvet fur.)
(I also want to snuggle him but he hates any kind of restraint. My huge boi with velvet fur.)
November 23, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I’m tired and I want to sleep, but Theo is curled up next to me, leaning against my leg, and I hate to disturb him. #cats
(I also want to snuggle him but he hates any kind of restraint. My huge boi with velvet fur.)
(I also want to snuggle him but he hates any kind of restraint. My huge boi with velvet fur.)
I was going to write today, but Bijou had another chaotic Midnight Episode, and my cold came back in force. More NyQuil. More naps.
November 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I was going to write today, but Bijou had another chaotic Midnight Episode, and my cold came back in force. More NyQuil. More naps.
No appetite. Eyes watery. Head stuffed. Brain in low-power mode. I can only hope that Bijou doesn’t repeat last night’s cat crimez. (Vandalizing. Vocalizing. At midnight. I put her in Kitty Jail.)
November 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
No appetite. Eyes watery. Head stuffed. Brain in low-power mode. I can only hope that Bijou doesn’t repeat last night’s cat crimez. (Vandalizing. Vocalizing. At midnight. I put her in Kitty Jail.)
Bleh. I’ve come down with a mild cold. Just enough to leave me listless and fuzzy. Elsewhere I hear the cats doing demolition but I can’t be bothered. #naptime
November 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Bleh. I’ve come down with a mild cold. Just enough to leave me listless and fuzzy. Elsewhere I hear the cats doing demolition but I can’t be bothered. #naptime
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You can take the boy out of Chicago, but you can never take the Chicago out of the boy.
The photos crossed our radar first and we genuinely thought they were faked but nope! The Pope hates Illinois Nazis! www.thetimes.com/world/europe...
Tales of Pope Leo, the Blues Brothers fan ‘on a mission from God’
Friends and family of the young Robert Prevost share tales of his Chicago antics before he became head of the Catholic church
www.thetimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
You can take the boy out of Chicago, but you can never take the Chicago out of the boy.
November 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Portrait of a Bijou As A Young Cat. #cats #daintycat
November 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Portrait of a Bijou As A Young Cat. #cats #daintycat
Been inactive here for a while. Summary of the past months: Bijou is in fine fettle, I'm delighted by Mamdani's win & furious at the flood of Islamophobia unleashed by both Dems & GOP, I planted 50+ bulbs, and I am slowly adding plot points to my never-ending WIP. How's everyone else doing?
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Been inactive here for a while. Summary of the past months: Bijou is in fine fettle, I'm delighted by Mamdani's win & furious at the flood of Islamophobia unleashed by both Dems & GOP, I planted 50+ bulbs, and I am slowly adding plot points to my never-ending WIP. How's everyone else doing?
Just blocked the White House account. There, that's better. *dusts hands*
October 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Just blocked the White House account. There, that's better. *dusts hands*
Speaking of @jortsthecat.bsky.social & Stardew Valley, I continue to love how the mod for Jorts & Jean blends in so perfectly with the existing game. One of the NPCs is named Pam, and with the mod she...yes, you guessed it...she buttered Jorts.
October 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Speaking of @jortsthecat.bsky.social & Stardew Valley, I continue to love how the mod for Jorts & Jean blends in so perfectly with the existing game. One of the NPCs is named Pam, and with the mod she...yes, you guessed it...she buttered Jorts.
October 12, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I started watching the French police procedural Astrid. I *really* like the main characters, but there's one element I'm ambivalent about. One episode had characters named Denis Nedry and Alain Grant, another had Dana Barrett, Pierre Venkman, and Ray Stan. Amusing, yes, but also distracting.
October 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I started watching the French police procedural Astrid. I *really* like the main characters, but there's one element I'm ambivalent about. One episode had characters named Denis Nedry and Alain Grant, another had Dana Barrett, Pierre Venkman, and Ray Stan. Amusing, yes, but also distracting.
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Wow, the University of Washington's Psych 201 class does *not* play
go fuckin Huskies
Nazi UW students fuck off
go fuckin Huskies
Nazi UW students fuck off
October 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Wow, the University of Washington's Psych 201 class does *not* play
go fuckin Huskies
Nazi UW students fuck off
go fuckin Huskies
Nazi UW students fuck off
I'm going through harder than usual depressive episode. (I've booked an extra session with my therapist today.) One spot of joy: I play Stardew Valley and I discovered a mod that adds @jortsthecat.bsky.social as characters. I love that Jean is organizing a union for the Joja Mart employees.
October 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I'm going through harder than usual depressive episode. (I've booked an extra session with my therapist today.) One spot of joy: I play Stardew Valley and I discovered a mod that adds @jortsthecat.bsky.social as characters. I love that Jean is organizing a union for the Joja Mart employees.
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Do with this knowledge what you will...
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September 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
We hang with all the cool kids. If you want to follow us on your fav social app, get our show on your fav podcatcher, support our Patreon, or get lost in our archives of shows, you can do so via our skiffylinks page!
Do with this knowledge what you will...
skiffyandfanty.com/s...
Do with this knowledge what you will...
skiffyandfanty.com/s...
Is it just me, or does JD Vance look like a gerbil?
September 5, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Is it just me, or does JD Vance look like a gerbil?
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The book people need to absolutely read is The AI Con by @emilymbender.bsky.social and @alexhanna.bsky.social. Complete review in my column. 2/2
August 30, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The book people need to absolutely read is The AI Con by @emilymbender.bsky.social and @alexhanna.bsky.social. Complete review in my column. 2/2
I hate to do this but...
This has been a very expensive summer for me, including multiple car repairs. Most recently, my cat needed surgery. I've started a GoFundMe to help pay for her medical expenses, and I'd be so grateful if you could share this link:
www.gofundme.com/f/support-bi...
This has been a very expensive summer for me, including multiple car repairs. Most recently, my cat needed surgery. I've started a GoFundMe to help pay for her medical expenses, and I'd be so grateful if you could share this link:
www.gofundme.com/f/support-bi...
Donate to Support Bijou's Medical Journey, organized by Beth Rousseau
Bijou is my sweet calico girl who loves to give head butts and purrs. She came to me in … Beth Rousseau needs your support for Support Bijou's Medical Journey
www.gofundme.com
August 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I hate to do this but...
This has been a very expensive summer for me, including multiple car repairs. Most recently, my cat needed surgery. I've started a GoFundMe to help pay for her medical expenses, and I'd be so grateful if you could share this link:
www.gofundme.com/f/support-bi...
This has been a very expensive summer for me, including multiple car repairs. Most recently, my cat needed surgery. I've started a GoFundMe to help pay for her medical expenses, and I'd be so grateful if you could share this link:
www.gofundme.com/f/support-bi...
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My new Genre Grapevine features a deep dive into the contract concerns surrounding Must Read Magazines, the new owner of Asimov's, Analog, and F&SF. I include specific contract details and negotiating info.
Plus as usual, a ton of other genre news and info. www.patreon.com/posts/133579...
Plus as usual, a ton of other genre news and info. www.patreon.com/posts/133579...
Genre Grapevine for June 2025 | Jason Sanford
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July 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
My new Genre Grapevine features a deep dive into the contract concerns surrounding Must Read Magazines, the new owner of Asimov's, Analog, and F&SF. I include specific contract details and negotiating info.
Plus as usual, a ton of other genre news and info. www.patreon.com/posts/133579...
Plus as usual, a ton of other genre news and info. www.patreon.com/posts/133579...
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#Booksky Looking for a good escape or, perhaps, some paths of resistance? We got ‘em both and our books are on sale at Smashwords right now! www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
July 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#Booksky Looking for a good escape or, perhaps, some paths of resistance? We got ‘em both and our books are on sale at Smashwords right now! www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
I dreamed I went on a date, and they treated me with kindness, gentleness, and affection.
It was a lovely dream.
It was a lovely dream.
July 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I dreamed I went on a date, and they treated me with kindness, gentleness, and affection.
It was a lovely dream.
It was a lovely dream.
Recovery from surgery continues to go well. I drove to the pharmacy & to grocery store (curbside pickup, small bags). I didn't have brunch with my son, because I wasn't ready for a 45 minute drive.
As for the surgery itself--it corrected a couple issues and the results are beyond what I hoped for.
As for the surgery itself--it corrected a couple issues and the results are beyond what I hoped for.
July 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Recovery from surgery continues to go well. I drove to the pharmacy & to grocery store (curbside pickup, small bags). I didn't have brunch with my son, because I wasn't ready for a 45 minute drive.
As for the surgery itself--it corrected a couple issues and the results are beyond what I hoped for.
As for the surgery itself--it corrected a couple issues and the results are beyond what I hoped for.
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Today is Canada Day
July 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Today is Canada Day
Recovery from surgery is going well. I will attempt to drive today, and if that goes well, I can pick up prescriptions from the pharmacy. And if *that* goes well, I might try to meet up with my son for brunch on Monday. (It's a thing we do.)
June 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Recovery from surgery is going well. I will attempt to drive today, and if that goes well, I can pick up prescriptions from the pharmacy. And if *that* goes well, I might try to meet up with my son for brunch on Monday. (It's a thing we do.)