Lauren Roy
@falconesse.bsky.social
Writer, bookseller, gamer, geek. she/her. queer.
Artist at peculiarityshop@bsky.social
Staff at viableparadise@bsky.social
Artist at peculiarityshop@bsky.social
Staff at viableparadise@bsky.social
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Sssssooooo... yeah. (Wow!) 😳🤗
✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
November 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Sssssooooo... yeah. (Wow!) 😳🤗
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Hi! Thirty new things, holiday stuff, random other stuff, LGBTQIA+ stuff. Come see?
www.peculiarityshop.com
www.peculiarityshop.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Hi! Thirty new things, holiday stuff, random other stuff, LGBTQIA+ stuff. Come see?
www.peculiarityshop.com
www.peculiarityshop.com
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Right, this event needs $1500 to happen. There are 600 participating bookstores & for most it’s their busiest sales day of the year, or is second only to Indie Bookstore Day / Small Business Saturday.
Editors/publishers, this is a no-brainer of an opportunity for your imprint. Romancelandia: pls RT
Editors/publishers, this is a no-brainer of an opportunity for your imprint. Romancelandia: pls RT
I'm gonna be real-real here: Bookstore Romance Day may not happen in 2026. By this time of year, I've usually secured at least a handful of sponsors & their backing helps pay for things like newsletter services & Canva & Zoom & internet, all of which are needed for planning & off-season events.
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Right, this event needs $1500 to happen. There are 600 participating bookstores & for most it’s their busiest sales day of the year, or is second only to Indie Bookstore Day / Small Business Saturday.
Editors/publishers, this is a no-brainer of an opportunity for your imprint. Romancelandia: pls RT
Editors/publishers, this is a no-brainer of an opportunity for your imprint. Romancelandia: pls RT
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November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Blank notecards are $15 for 3.
The postcards are $8 for 3 or $25 for 12.
If your 'order' comes to over $40, postcards become $1 each instead.
The postcards are $8 for 3 or $25 for 12.
If your 'order' comes to over $40, postcards become $1 each instead.
November 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Blank notecards are $15 for 3.
The postcards are $8 for 3 or $25 for 12.
If your 'order' comes to over $40, postcards become $1 each instead.
The postcards are $8 for 3 or $25 for 12.
If your 'order' comes to over $40, postcards become $1 each instead.
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Please donate or boost if you can! US heath insurance is a disaster area and this kid needs our help.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-la...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-la...
Donate to Support Landon's Journey to Specialized Care, organized by Jessica Brinson
Hello everyone, I want to share an urgent situation regarding my nine yea… Jessica Brinson needs your support for Support Landon's Journey to Specialized Care
www.gofundme.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Please donate or boost if you can! US heath insurance is a disaster area and this kid needs our help.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-la...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-la...
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New book day! @theonyxpath.bsky.social's Curseborne anthology is out to backers, with stories by @falconesse.bsky.social, @hiromicota.bsky.social, @ghostofcinders.bsky.social, @joshuadoetsch.bsky.social, @dice-wizard.bsky.social, and others. :]
Please pardon me, I've got reading to do. :]
Please pardon me, I've got reading to do. :]
October 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
New book day! @theonyxpath.bsky.social's Curseborne anthology is out to backers, with stories by @falconesse.bsky.social, @hiromicota.bsky.social, @ghostofcinders.bsky.social, @joshuadoetsch.bsky.social, @dice-wizard.bsky.social, and others. :]
Please pardon me, I've got reading to do. :]
Please pardon me, I've got reading to do. :]
It's "Lauren Baffles the Eye Doctors' Technicians" time. Good luck with my left eye, kids!
October 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
It's "Lauren Baffles the Eye Doctors' Technicians" time. Good luck with my left eye, kids!
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I wrote a little about some of the little details you might have missed in this video and why it hit me so hard as a trans person this morning:
www.burnsnotice.com/you-have-to-...
www.burnsnotice.com/you-have-to-...
October 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I wrote a little about some of the little details you might have missed in this video and why it hit me so hard as a trans person this morning:
www.burnsnotice.com/you-have-to-...
www.burnsnotice.com/you-have-to-...
It's Friday, and items @peculiarityshop.bsky.social are 20% off! Here's a thread of shinies to consider, if you're thinking of treating yourself or someone you dig.
First, this necklace from Becky, pairing an excellent pewter owl with their chainmail skills: www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
First, this necklace from Becky, pairing an excellent pewter owl with their chainmail skills: www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
Becky's Ruffling Some Feathers | Peculiarity Shop
Becky flexes their chainmail skills in this necklace, featuring a cool weave and an owl who knows plenty of secrets. Components: Stainless steel, pewter 20". This cannot be shortened or customized, bu...
www.peculiarityshop.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
It's Friday, and items @peculiarityshop.bsky.social are 20% off! Here's a thread of shinies to consider, if you're thinking of treating yourself or someone you dig.
First, this necklace from Becky, pairing an excellent pewter owl with their chainmail skills: www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
First, this necklace from Becky, pairing an excellent pewter owl with their chainmail skills: www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
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Hey, Massachusetts! Help tell our legislators they should pass An Act Regarding Free Expression to protect libraries, schools, and authors from book bans by sending them a postcard! Instructions on how to do this and where to get postcards here: www.massfreedomtoread.org/act @massaabb.bsky.social
Take Action — Mass Freedom To Read
www.massfreedomtoread.org
October 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Hey, Massachusetts! Help tell our legislators they should pass An Act Regarding Free Expression to protect libraries, schools, and authors from book bans by sending them a postcard! Instructions on how to do this and where to get postcards here: www.massfreedomtoread.org/act @massaabb.bsky.social
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Hey peeps, this is the Kickstarter by a friend of a friend, about a lovely children's book.
It's close to its end and could use some help to cross the finish line.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/299...
It's close to its end and could use some help to cross the finish line.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/299...
The Perfect Prince(ss) An LGBTQ Children's Book
Picture book about a perfectionist transgender princess who goes on a journey to discover that people love her, not her perfection.
www.kickstarter.com
October 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Hey peeps, this is the Kickstarter by a friend of a friend, about a lovely children's book.
It's close to its end and could use some help to cross the finish line.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/299...
It's close to its end and could use some help to cross the finish line.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/299...
Nightborne has been unleashed! Here are a few of the shinies I made for it that you might dig.
These poison-green skull earrings:
www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
These poison-green skull earrings:
www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
Lauren's Poison Skulls | Peculiarity Shop
Someone drank the bottle marked XXX... Components: Czech glass, base metal, stainless steel hooks Lead/nickel free.
www.peculiarityshop.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Nightborne has been unleashed! Here are a few of the shinies I made for it that you might dig.
These poison-green skull earrings:
www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
These poison-green skull earrings:
www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
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Our house is a very, very, very fine house with two cats in the yard
Life used to be so hard
Now everything is easy - Vasalisa what the FUCK are you doing here
Anyways this is available now www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
HEY stop counting poppy seeds, WTF Vasalisa seriously -
Life used to be so hard
Now everything is easy - Vasalisa what the FUCK are you doing here
Anyways this is available now www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
HEY stop counting poppy seeds, WTF Vasalisa seriously -
October 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Our house is a very, very, very fine house with two cats in the yard
Life used to be so hard
Now everything is easy - Vasalisa what the FUCK are you doing here
Anyways this is available now www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
HEY stop counting poppy seeds, WTF Vasalisa seriously -
Life used to be so hard
Now everything is easy - Vasalisa what the FUCK are you doing here
Anyways this is available now www.peculiarityshop.com/product-page...
HEY stop counting poppy seeds, WTF Vasalisa seriously -
We're liiiiiiiive!
October 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We're liiiiiiiive!
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you have just under one hour to shop before we shut the shop down for the Nightborne Collection launch at 1pm!
there are plenty of goodies to be got before then ✨🍃🧚🌿✨
www.peculiarityshop.com
there are plenty of goodies to be got before then ✨🍃🧚🌿✨
www.peculiarityshop.com
October 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
you have just under one hour to shop before we shut the shop down for the Nightborne Collection launch at 1pm!
there are plenty of goodies to be got before then ✨🍃🧚🌿✨
www.peculiarityshop.com
there are plenty of goodies to be got before then ✨🍃🧚🌿✨
www.peculiarityshop.com
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Hillary, Lauren, and Vavia are spending today adding the last items to Nightborne.
I'd refresh the page a few times today. Just saying...
www.peculiarityshop.com/nightborne
I'd refresh the page a few times today. Just saying...
www.peculiarityshop.com/nightborne
NIGHTBORNE | Peculiarity Shop
The Peculiarity Shop Autumn Collection "NIGHTBORNE" dropping 10/3/2025 at 1 PM EST.
www.peculiarityshop.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Hillary, Lauren, and Vavia are spending today adding the last items to Nightborne.
I'd refresh the page a few times today. Just saying...
www.peculiarityshop.com/nightborne
I'd refresh the page a few times today. Just saying...
www.peculiarityshop.com/nightborne
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PSST. Clearance extended through 10/5/25, and new stuff added! We don't ever put Boneyard stuff on sale bc it's already really discounted, but I need it out of my house so I can install the printer that'll let us make cheaper, better t-shirts, so please buy it?
Use code GO2025 to B2G1 on:
Use code GO2025 to B2G1 on:
2025 Annual Clearance
Buy 2 Get 1 Free on all items in this category with code GO2025. Least expensive item discounted. Does not combine with other discounts or sales. May be used multiple times in one transaction (Buy 4 G...
nerdykeppie.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
PSST. Clearance extended through 10/5/25, and new stuff added! We don't ever put Boneyard stuff on sale bc it's already really discounted, but I need it out of my house so I can install the printer that'll let us make cheaper, better t-shirts, so please buy it?
Use code GO2025 to B2G1 on:
Use code GO2025 to B2G1 on:
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I'm sorry I keep asking for help, but I literally have nowhere else to turn. I am doing my best to get back on my feet, both literally & metaphorically, but that will be exponentially harder if I lose my apartment. I desperately need $482 for rent & enough utilities to avoid shut off. Please.
Donate to Help Billie Meet Expenses During Unemployment Post-Surgery, organized by Billie Bloebaum
My name is Billie and on June 5 I fell and broke my fibula an… Billie Bloebaum needs your support for Help Billie Meet Expenses During Unemployment Post-Surgery
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September 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I'm sorry I keep asking for help, but I literally have nowhere else to turn. I am doing my best to get back on my feet, both literally & metaphorically, but that will be exponentially harder if I lose my apartment. I desperately need $482 for rent & enough utilities to avoid shut off. Please.
I've taken all* my craft supplies out and organized them into type -of-craft piles. Now I have to... *checks notes* ... put them away? Seems like bullshit.
*in this room.
*in this room.
September 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I've taken all* my craft supplies out and organized them into type -of-craft piles. Now I have to... *checks notes* ... put them away? Seems like bullshit.
*in this room.
*in this room.
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Circling back around to this.
Folks, these are OLD friends of mine. Like 20+ years friends. We've seem some shit together. They're good people, working hard to make the world a more progressive place. Hannah works with a DV org to help victims.
500 bucks is not a huge ask. Can we do this?
Folks, these are OLD friends of mine. Like 20+ years friends. We've seem some shit together. They're good people, working hard to make the world a more progressive place. Hannah works with a DV org to help victims.
500 bucks is not a huge ask. Can we do this?
Hey there internet.
As a good midwestern boy, it's very hard for me to ask for help. Especially from the internet at large. But my amazing, talented partner @totallyarogue.bsky.social has had an unexpected hospital stay.
I know it's hard out here for everyone, but even a share would help.
As a good midwestern boy, it's very hard for me to ask for help. Especially from the internet at large. But my amazing, talented partner @totallyarogue.bsky.social has had an unexpected hospital stay.
I know it's hard out here for everyone, but even a share would help.
Donate to Help Hannah and family through medical hardship, organized by Branden Smith
Hey there folks! My wonderful partner, Hannah, had an unexpected hospita… Branden Smith needs your support for Help Hannah and family through medical hardship
gofund.me
September 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Circling back around to this.
Folks, these are OLD friends of mine. Like 20+ years friends. We've seem some shit together. They're good people, working hard to make the world a more progressive place. Hannah works with a DV org to help victims.
500 bucks is not a huge ask. Can we do this?
Folks, these are OLD friends of mine. Like 20+ years friends. We've seem some shit together. They're good people, working hard to make the world a more progressive place. Hannah works with a DV org to help victims.
500 bucks is not a huge ask. Can we do this?
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The library is one of the best things this country has to offer and everyone should be taking advantage of their local branch. Also librarians are some of the best people who will consistently fight for your right to read.
(More ways to support libraries here: ilovelibraries.org)
(More ways to support libraries here: ilovelibraries.org)
September 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The library is one of the best things this country has to offer and everyone should be taking advantage of their local branch. Also librarians are some of the best people who will consistently fight for your right to read.
(More ways to support libraries here: ilovelibraries.org)
(More ways to support libraries here: ilovelibraries.org)
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a canceled streaming subscription is easily converted to several spec fic magazine subs on patreon and similar services, some are as low as 1-2 bucks. the more you know.
September 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM
a canceled streaming subscription is easily converted to several spec fic magazine subs on patreon and similar services, some are as low as 1-2 bucks. the more you know.
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Psst. Our Capybara Pronoun Pins from our 2023 Kickstarter are discontinued, and we need them out of our shop so we have the room for new stuff. Want two pins for $8? Go get 'em. They're buy one, get one, no code needed, as long as they last.
(gotta put 2 pins in your cart for the discount to show.)
(gotta put 2 pins in your cart for the discount to show.)
Buy One Get One FREE on all Capybara Pronoun Enamel Pins!
These were created for our 2023 Kickstarter and now they're taking up too much room in our shop! No discount code needed and no order limit!
nerdykeppie.com
September 12, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Psst. Our Capybara Pronoun Pins from our 2023 Kickstarter are discontinued, and we need them out of our shop so we have the room for new stuff. Want two pins for $8? Go get 'em. They're buy one, get one, no code needed, as long as they last.
(gotta put 2 pins in your cart for the discount to show.)
(gotta put 2 pins in your cart for the discount to show.)