Jess Mahler
@jessmahler.bsky.social
Not sure how much I'll be using this account.
adopted, queer, disabled, neurodivergent, white settler, Jewish, writer, parent, forager, anti-capitalist. Learning to be anti-racist and learning about decolonization. they/them
adopted, queer, disabled, neurodivergent, white settler, Jewish, writer, parent, forager, anti-capitalist. Learning to be anti-racist and learning about decolonization. they/them
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Jess Mahler
@jessmahler.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Okay, lets' try to do this properly.
I'm Jess,
I write queer fiction. Mostly SFF chosen family, some kink, lots of fucking-with-tropes.
On a personal, I'm nonbinary (they/them), Jewish, autistic, disabled, parent, polyamorous, radical, and talk about all of it.
#Introduction
I'm Jess,
I write queer fiction. Mostly SFF chosen family, some kink, lots of fucking-with-tropes.
On a personal, I'm nonbinary (they/them), Jewish, autistic, disabled, parent, polyamorous, radical, and talk about all of it.
#Introduction
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Stopped at the library today to pick up a book on hold and this is your reminder to get a library card, if you haven’t!
They have books, ebooks, audiobooks, dvds!
Want to learn something? They have fun workshops and classes!
Some have AWESOME makerspaces and lend out tools or baking supplies!
They have books, ebooks, audiobooks, dvds!
Want to learn something? They have fun workshops and classes!
Some have AWESOME makerspaces and lend out tools or baking supplies!
December 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Stopped at the library today to pick up a book on hold and this is your reminder to get a library card, if you haven’t!
They have books, ebooks, audiobooks, dvds!
Want to learn something? They have fun workshops and classes!
Some have AWESOME makerspaces and lend out tools or baking supplies!
They have books, ebooks, audiobooks, dvds!
Want to learn something? They have fun workshops and classes!
Some have AWESOME makerspaces and lend out tools or baking supplies!
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…The very second any neurodivergent person in this job gets out of bounds or becomes seen as a "problem"— not something that ever randomly happens based on neurotypical reads of us or whims, right ND folx?— they're out the door, at *Best*.
This is such a shitshow.
bsky.app/profile/wolv...
This is such a shitshow.
bsky.app/profile/wolv...
And like… the fucked up thing is, some people *will* want to be a boot, fully not understanding that a) it's fucked up to want to be the boot, & b) they're only going to be useful to these people as long as they're *Useful To These People.* And "Useful" can mean lots things; scapegoats are "useful"…
"Palantir. Neurodivergent. Fellowship."
"Hey kids! Wanna be a boot? 😃"
Plus: Not "neurodivergence" as if valuing qualities you hold. Not neurodiversity, as if seeking community (plus that icky "diverse" word). Not "ND Peoples'." Neurodivergent. Singular.
That is some shit-tier pandering guys. F-
"Hey kids! Wanna be a boot? 😃"
Plus: Not "neurodivergence" as if valuing qualities you hold. Not neurodiversity, as if seeking community (plus that icky "diverse" word). Not "ND Peoples'." Neurodivergent. Singular.
That is some shit-tier pandering guys. F-
December 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
…The very second any neurodivergent person in this job gets out of bounds or becomes seen as a "problem"— not something that ever randomly happens based on neurotypical reads of us or whims, right ND folx?— they're out the door, at *Best*.
This is such a shitshow.
bsky.app/profile/wolv...
This is such a shitshow.
bsky.app/profile/wolv...
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Blacksky is designing the future of mutual aid and payments online and we want your input! Fill out the Google Form so we can better design Blacksky payments to fit your needs
In the future we're building online communities function as digital third places. That requires independence & autonomy (rsky + blacksky.community). Hopefully also democratic decision making (assembly.blacksky.community)
And soon: the opportunity for privacy preserving gift economies + mutual aid
And soon: the opportunity for privacy preserving gift economies + mutual aid
blacksky.cash Feedback Sessions
The Blacksky Algorithms' team wants to build payment features for community members to send money to one another across the AT Protocol (Blacksky/Bluesky). blacksky.cash would work within the AT Proto...
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December 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Blacksky is designing the future of mutual aid and payments online and we want your input! Fill out the Google Form so we can better design Blacksky payments to fit your needs
Can the Long Lake pack afford to pay the price of survival?
If you've been enjoying my hashtag game answers, check out The Price of Survival, the prequel to Elisabeti.
Currently 50% off on Smashwords #EoYSale25
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
#BookSky #SpeculativeFiction #DarkFantasy
If you've been enjoying my hashtag game answers, check out The Price of Survival, the prequel to Elisabeti.
Currently 50% off on Smashwords #EoYSale25
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
#BookSky #SpeculativeFiction #DarkFantasy
December 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Can the Long Lake pack afford to pay the price of survival?
If you've been enjoying my hashtag game answers, check out The Price of Survival, the prequel to Elisabeti.
Currently 50% off on Smashwords #EoYSale25
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
#BookSky #SpeculativeFiction #DarkFantasy
If you've been enjoying my hashtag game answers, check out The Price of Survival, the prequel to Elisabeti.
Currently 50% off on Smashwords #EoYSale25
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
#BookSky #SpeculativeFiction #DarkFantasy
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#DecemberWorldbuilders
It's hard to have astrology or astronomy when your planet doesn't have consistent stars
Aloutia's stars rearrange themselves in the sky every year on the Star Carnival (Sept 25). People will create new constellations, but it's just for fun.
It's hard to have astrology or astronomy when your planet doesn't have consistent stars
Aloutia's stars rearrange themselves in the sky every year on the Star Carnival (Sept 25). People will create new constellations, but it's just for fun.
Last for for our SCIENCE week, #DecemberWorldbuilders! Does your world have astrology and/or astronomy? Is it ever useful for your MCs? Tell me about your stars, friends 👀 ✨
December 7, 2025 at 10:39 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders
It's hard to have astrology or astronomy when your planet doesn't have consistent stars
Aloutia's stars rearrange themselves in the sky every year on the Star Carnival (Sept 25). People will create new constellations, but it's just for fun.
It's hard to have astrology or astronomy when your planet doesn't have consistent stars
Aloutia's stars rearrange themselves in the sky every year on the Star Carnival (Sept 25). People will create new constellations, but it's just for fun.
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Storm Byron is coming, and freezing rain and wind will hit us. We have no tent, no blankets, no warm clothes. Naser is running out of strength without his Levothyroxine, his tiny body is shutting down. Urgent: $300 needed for medicine, shelter, and warmth. Please help💔
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chuffed.org/project/155233
December 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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#DecemberWorldbuilders Among humans, sometimes they wife and husband start a new home together in the nuclear family model, othertimes, the wife moves in with the husband's parents.
Aswathi can't afford to set up his own household and Elisabeti isn't bringing anything to the marriage...
Aswathi can't afford to set up his own household and Elisabeti isn't bringing anything to the marriage...
Hey there, #DecemberWorldbuilders! This week I'll ask you questions related to FAMILIES. Feel free to put it in the context of any characters you've made, or how your societies in general work. Today's Q: How do family units in general work? Are they generational homes? Who moves after marriage?
December 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders Among humans, sometimes they wife and husband start a new home together in the nuclear family model, othertimes, the wife moves in with the husband's parents.
Aswathi can't afford to set up his own household and Elisabeti isn't bringing anything to the marriage...
Aswathi can't afford to set up his own household and Elisabeti isn't bringing anything to the marriage...
Time to start writing.
After the fiasco yesterday I'm lowballing and setting and initial goal of 500 words. If I finish that with time left, I'll set stretch goals as needed.
Fingers crossed, let's see what happens.
#AnWriting #L3
After the fiasco yesterday I'm lowballing and setting and initial goal of 500 words. If I finish that with time left, I'll set stretch goals as needed.
Fingers crossed, let's see what happens.
#AnWriting #L3
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Time to start writing.
After the fiasco yesterday I'm lowballing and setting and initial goal of 500 words. If I finish that with time left, I'll set stretch goals as needed.
Fingers crossed, let's see what happens.
#AnWriting #L3
After the fiasco yesterday I'm lowballing and setting and initial goal of 500 words. If I finish that with time left, I'll set stretch goals as needed.
Fingers crossed, let's see what happens.
#AnWriting #L3
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Hello all, I am in need of aid once more for medication that will assist with both my chronic pain and my anxiety, the medicine cost 180 dollars together any and all donations and reposts are appreciated ko-fi.com/forgotten_dr...
#helpsky #disabled #mutual-aid
#helpsky #disabled #mutual-aid
Buy Forgotten_Dreamers a Coffee
Become a supporter of Forgotten_Dreamers today!
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December 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Hi, I’m a disabled writer on ODSP, and taking care of my mom’s bills while she is in long term care. Any help with bills and food for December would be greatly appreciated: [image in the link preview is of a painting by Tissot showing Palestinian villagers and Jesus] ko-fi.com/soniasulaima...
Buy SoniaSulaiman a Coffee
Sonia is writing speculative fiction inspired by Palestinian folklore. Leave her a tip to support her work!
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December 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
#AwesomeCharacters I semi-intentionally failed at world building on this one, and didn't include any religion or spiritual beliefs in The Price of Survival or it's sequels.
The wolves have a strong belief in the existence of souls, but that's it
The wolves have a strong belief in the existence of souls, but that's it
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Is your character religious or spiritual?
Is there a god/gods in their world? Is their existence a matter of faith, or are physically present? Does your character believe?
Do they pray or perform rituals?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Is your character religious or spiritual?
Is there a god/gods in their world? Is their existence a matter of faith, or are physically present? Does your character believe?
Do they pray or perform rituals?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
#AwesomeCharacters I semi-intentionally failed at world building on this one, and didn't include any religion or spiritual beliefs in The Price of Survival or it's sequels.
The wolves have a strong belief in the existence of souls, but that's it
The wolves have a strong belief in the existence of souls, but that's it
Good morning all!
It's the first day of the Smashwords End of Year Sale and a number of my books are included in it at 25-50% off
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
I'll be promoting my stuff pretty heavily this month. Filter for #EoYSale25 if you don't want to see it
#Books #Sale #Fantasy #SFF 🌈📚
It's the first day of the Smashwords End of Year Sale and a number of my books are included in it at 25-50% off
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
I'll be promoting my stuff pretty heavily this month. Filter for #EoYSale25 if you don't want to see it
#Books #Sale #Fantasy #SFF 🌈📚
December 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Good morning all!
It's the first day of the Smashwords End of Year Sale and a number of my books are included in it at 25-50% off
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
I'll be promoting my stuff pretty heavily this month. Filter for #EoYSale25 if you don't want to see it
#Books #Sale #Fantasy #SFF 🌈📚
It's the first day of the Smashwords End of Year Sale and a number of my books are included in it at 25-50% off
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
I'll be promoting my stuff pretty heavily this month. Filter for #EoYSale25 if you don't want to see it
#Books #Sale #Fantasy #SFF 🌈📚
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I wanted to tell a joke about Rachel, but someone said I had to tell one about Leah first
I had a joke about Jacob/Yisrael, but I really wrestled with posting it
I have a joke about Narcissus, but I’d be seriously dating myself
December 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I wanted to tell a joke about Rachel, but someone said I had to tell one about Leah first
Vampires & werewolves are on the edge of war. They aren’t supposed to be dating
But as long as no one knows Nick & Daniel can enjoy being kinky together. Right?
Available now for preorder.
Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1KW4BJR
Other retailers: books2read.com/u/bz7wVE
#Queer #Fantasy #ShortStory
But as long as no one knows Nick & Daniel can enjoy being kinky together. Right?
Available now for preorder.
Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1KW4BJR
Other retailers: books2read.com/u/bz7wVE
#Queer #Fantasy #ShortStory
December 7, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Vampires & werewolves are on the edge of war. They aren’t supposed to be dating
But as long as no one knows Nick & Daniel can enjoy being kinky together. Right?
Available now for preorder.
Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1KW4BJR
Other retailers: books2read.com/u/bz7wVE
#Queer #Fantasy #ShortStory
But as long as no one knows Nick & Daniel can enjoy being kinky together. Right?
Available now for preorder.
Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1KW4BJR
Other retailers: books2read.com/u/bz7wVE
#Queer #Fantasy #ShortStory
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Friends!
Six weeks to the day when I first cast this on, and I’m happy to tell you that the #startrek double #knitting scarf is complete!
This has been such a fun, and very challenging, project to make, at times feeling like it was never going to end.
I […]
[Original post on mstdn.games]
Six weeks to the day when I first cast this on, and I’m happy to tell you that the #startrek double #knitting scarf is complete!
This has been such a fun, and very challenging, project to make, at times feeling like it was never going to end.
I […]
[Original post on mstdn.games]
December 7, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Friends!
Six weeks to the day when I first cast this on, and I’m happy to tell you that the #startrek double #knitting scarf is complete!
This has been such a fun, and very challenging, project to make, at times feeling like it was never going to end.
I […]
[Original post on mstdn.games]
Six weeks to the day when I first cast this on, and I’m happy to tell you that the #startrek double #knitting scarf is complete!
This has been such a fun, and very challenging, project to make, at times feeling like it was never going to end.
I […]
[Original post on mstdn.games]
Reposted by Jess Mahler
Thanks to your generosity I’ve been able to buy a comforter (it is getting seriously cold despite the heat being turned on!). I still need help with mom’s phone bill at the nursing home, and food for the rest of the month. Please share it donate if you can! ko-fi.com/soniasulaima...
Buy SoniaSulaiman a Coffee
Sonia is writing speculative fiction inspired by Palestinian folklore. Leave her a tip to support her work!
ko-fi.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Thanks to your generosity I’ve been able to buy a comforter (it is getting seriously cold despite the heat being turned on!). I still need help with mom’s phone bill at the nursing home, and food for the rest of the month. Please share it donate if you can! ko-fi.com/soniasulaima...
I've got about half an hour, and I really should try to squeeze some words out, but usually I need half an hour to really get the words flowing, so I'm going to pull out my weaving instead.
December 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I've got about half an hour, and I really should try to squeeze some words out, but usually I need half an hour to really get the words flowing, so I'm going to pull out my weaving instead.
#AwesomeCharacters Elisabeti gets grumpy, tired, and depressed.
Aswathi gets irritable and snappish.
Stubborn the mule doesn't get sick often, but when he does he'll kick you through the barn wall if you don't leave him alone.
Aswathi gets irritable and snappish.
Stubborn the mule doesn't get sick often, but when he does he'll kick you through the barn wall if you don't leave him alone.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
A bit under the weather tonight, apologies if I am slow to respond!
On a related note: how does your character deal with illness?
Are they stoic? Whiney? Immune to it altogether? Just drink a healing potion?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
A bit under the weather tonight, apologies if I am slow to respond!
On a related note: how does your character deal with illness?
Are they stoic? Whiney? Immune to it altogether? Just drink a healing potion?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
#AwesomeCharacters Elisabeti gets grumpy, tired, and depressed.
Aswathi gets irritable and snappish.
Stubborn the mule doesn't get sick often, but when he does he'll kick you through the barn wall if you don't leave him alone.
Aswathi gets irritable and snappish.
Stubborn the mule doesn't get sick often, but when he does he'll kick you through the barn wall if you don't leave him alone.
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My Friends 💔 ,
My children Need your help 🙏
Our situation remains extremely difficult
We have lost everything our home, our safety, and our warmth.
My little children are freezing at night 💔
We urgently need $300 to buy warm blankets for them 🙏
✅Verified by Molly
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My children Need your help 🙏
Our situation remains extremely difficult
We have lost everything our home, our safety, and our warmth.
My little children are freezing at night 💔
We urgently need $300 to buy warm blankets for them 🙏
✅Verified by Molly
chuffed.org/pay/campaign...
December 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Please share!
#QueerPrompts Dec 7
Any letters Aswathi wrote Elisabeti would be full of amusing stories of his days on the road and queries about how she and her son were doing.
He would be careful to keep them impersonal and general because he is illiterate and would need to dictate them to someone else.
Any letters Aswathi wrote Elisabeti would be full of amusing stories of his days on the road and queries about how she and her son were doing.
He would be careful to keep them impersonal and general because he is illiterate and would need to dictate them to someone else.
#QueerPrompts December 7: National Letter Writing Day: If your characters wrote letters to each other, what would they say?
December 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
#QueerPrompts Dec 7
Any letters Aswathi wrote Elisabeti would be full of amusing stories of his days on the road and queries about how she and her son were doing.
He would be careful to keep them impersonal and general because he is illiterate and would need to dictate them to someone else.
Any letters Aswathi wrote Elisabeti would be full of amusing stories of his days on the road and queries about how she and her son were doing.
He would be careful to keep them impersonal and general because he is illiterate and would need to dictate them to someone else.
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#DecemberWorldbuilders 7
Absolutely! In fact, between Vega and Gale Astronomy was the *most* important department at the Library for hundreds of years because all magic drew its power from the stars!
Then the rules changed and people started developing Affinities :v
1/2
Absolutely! In fact, between Vega and Gale Astronomy was the *most* important department at the Library for hundreds of years because all magic drew its power from the stars!
Then the rules changed and people started developing Affinities :v
1/2
Last for for our SCIENCE week, #DecemberWorldbuilders! Does your world have astrology and/or astronomy? Is it ever useful for your MCs? Tell me about your stars, friends 👀 ✨
December 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders 7
Absolutely! In fact, between Vega and Gale Astronomy was the *most* important department at the Library for hundreds of years because all magic drew its power from the stars!
Then the rules changed and people started developing Affinities :v
1/2
Absolutely! In fact, between Vega and Gale Astronomy was the *most* important department at the Library for hundreds of years because all magic drew its power from the stars!
Then the rules changed and people started developing Affinities :v
1/2
#DecemberWorldbuilders 7
The world of Elisabeti is at a point where astronomy and astrology are basically the same thing. Most people don't view the heavens as having an impact on their daily life and use the stars to judge the season, the time of night, that kind of thing.
The world of Elisabeti is at a point where astronomy and astrology are basically the same thing. Most people don't view the heavens as having an impact on their daily life and use the stars to judge the season, the time of night, that kind of thing.
Last for for our SCIENCE week, #DecemberWorldbuilders! Does your world have astrology and/or astronomy? Is it ever useful for your MCs? Tell me about your stars, friends 👀 ✨
December 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
#DecemberWorldbuilders 7
The world of Elisabeti is at a point where astronomy and astrology are basically the same thing. Most people don't view the heavens as having an impact on their daily life and use the stars to judge the season, the time of night, that kind of thing.
The world of Elisabeti is at a point where astronomy and astrology are basically the same thing. Most people don't view the heavens as having an impact on their daily life and use the stars to judge the season, the time of night, that kind of thing.
I am awake and attempting to be functional. We'll see how well that works.
Writing goal for the day is 1500 words on Clan Luna 2.
Writing goal for the day is 1500 words on Clan Luna 2.
December 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I am awake and attempting to be functional. We'll see how well that works.
Writing goal for the day is 1500 words on Clan Luna 2.
Writing goal for the day is 1500 words on Clan Luna 2.
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The heated rivalry between the two students finally came to a head, and the swordmaster reluctantly agreed to let them duel, to first blood
It did not end as expected.
"Next time," the swordmaster said at last, "I want you to wipe your swords and sheathe them before you start kissing."
It did not end as expected.
"Next time," the swordmaster said at last, "I want you to wipe your swords and sheathe them before you start kissing."
December 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The heated rivalry between the two students finally came to a head, and the swordmaster reluctantly agreed to let them duel, to first blood
It did not end as expected.
"Next time," the swordmaster said at last, "I want you to wipe your swords and sheathe them before you start kissing."
It did not end as expected.
"Next time," the swordmaster said at last, "I want you to wipe your swords and sheathe them before you start kissing."
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Anywho, it's valuable to read deeply about Montgomery if you are organizing today. Start with @jeannetheoharis.bsky.social's The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks - www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/221039... - the book also has a young reader's edition.
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (10th Anniversary Edition) by Jeanne Theoharis: 9780807020616 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
“Jeanne’s book not only inspired the documentary but has been a catalyst in changing our national understanding of Rosa Parks. Highly recommend!” —Soledad O’Brien, executive...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Anywho, it's valuable to read deeply about Montgomery if you are organizing today. Start with @jeannetheoharis.bsky.social's The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks - www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/221039... - the book also has a young reader's edition.