J. Kathleen Cheney
@jkcheney.bsky.social
Fantasy Writer, publishing as J. Kathleen Cheney or Anna St. Vincent. Member of Codex, Nebula Finalist, Locus Award Finalist, W0TF... but mostly a dog servant these days...
Cover: Vitruvian Moth by Patrick Kramer
Cover: Vitruvian Moth by Patrick Kramer
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J. Kathleen Cheney
@jkcheney.bsky.social
· Nov 20
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Actually this *is* the future liberals want, the fact it's sending Stephen Miller into conniptions is just a side benefit
January 16, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Actually this *is* the future liberals want, the fact it's sending Stephen Miller into conniptions is just a side benefit
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I am a bit salty about being forced to blog on a Wednesday, but it's good news (mostly)--Amazon has finally been forced to take down the scam Kindle listing for The Demon's Librarian, and the official re-release is now up!
But there are some oddities to this situation, and I go into them for the cu
But there are some oddities to this situation, and I go into them for the cu
Lili Saintcrow | Scamazon Games II
First, the good news! After weeks, multiple reports by the author (me), multiple reports from the former publisher (whose trademark and other work was infringed), a Rohirrim-ride number of readers …
www.lilithsaintcrow.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:03 PM
I am a bit salty about being forced to blog on a Wednesday, but it's good news (mostly)--Amazon has finally been forced to take down the scam Kindle listing for The Demon's Librarian, and the official re-release is now up!
But there are some oddities to this situation, and I go into them for the cu
But there are some oddities to this situation, and I go into them for the cu
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Be careful, California. It's a good idea to mask when you're in crowds, wash your hands, and be extra careful. I know a couple people who have had this flu, and they said it was worse than Covid.
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
'Super flu' confirmed in Calif. as hospitalizations hit season high
A mutated flu strain has spread across the globe.
www.sfgate.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Be careful, California. It's a good idea to mask when you're in crowds, wash your hands, and be extra careful. I know a couple people who have had this flu, and they said it was worse than Covid.
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
New dermotologist this morning had al the friendliness of a wet dishrag. She radiated 'I don't want to be here/see you/talk to you'.
Could just be a bad day, I guess, but I'm wondering how long she'll with the practice...
Could just be a bad day, I guess, but I'm wondering how long she'll with the practice...
January 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM
New dermotologist this morning had al the friendliness of a wet dishrag. She radiated 'I don't want to be here/see you/talk to you'.
Could just be a bad day, I guess, but I'm wondering how long she'll with the practice...
Could just be a bad day, I guess, but I'm wondering how long she'll with the practice...
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I keep forgetting to say this but I have 2 books coming out this year through @starsandsabers.bsky.social. So if you have a blog or podcast or something and would like to chat with me about 1 or both, feel free to reach out to me or my publisher.
Book info: www.starsandsabers.com/authors/p-a-...
Book info: www.starsandsabers.com/authors/p-a-...
P.A. Cornell - Stars and Sabers
www.starsandsabers.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:09 PM
I keep forgetting to say this but I have 2 books coming out this year through @starsandsabers.bsky.social. So if you have a blog or podcast or something and would like to chat with me about 1 or both, feel free to reach out to me or my publisher.
Book info: www.starsandsabers.com/authors/p-a-...
Book info: www.starsandsabers.com/authors/p-a-...
Oh hey, it's Tuesday! I bet I have new books in my ereader!
January 12, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Oh hey, it's Tuesday! I bet I have new books in my ereader!
I've been getting so many of these lately, and... yeah, that's about right.
Perhaps the surest sign of AI not being super intelligent is the amount of tailored scams targeting the finances of authors, which is as rewarding as trying to mug a seagull.
January 12, 2026 at 12:11 PM
I've been getting so many of these lately, and... yeah, that's about right.
I need 120 (or so) more beads to finish the shawl I'm working on, so I went and purchased a bunch of beads because I consider them a bit like thread--not expensive, and handy to have. 35$ free shipping, so I picked up I'd wanted to see in person. (These are rarely carried in local craft stores.)
January 12, 2026 at 12:10 PM
I need 120 (or so) more beads to finish the shawl I'm working on, so I went and purchased a bunch of beads because I consider them a bit like thread--not expensive, and handy to have. 35$ free shipping, so I picked up I'd wanted to see in person. (These are rarely carried in local craft stores.)
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They say you don't need math in real life.
Well, I don't know about you folks, but I just reduced down a cinnamon roll frosting recipe by 1/6th by doing math on the back of an empty cereal box like a fucking pro.
Well, I don't know about you folks, but I just reduced down a cinnamon roll frosting recipe by 1/6th by doing math on the back of an empty cereal box like a fucking pro.
January 11, 2026 at 6:25 PM
They say you don't need math in real life.
Well, I don't know about you folks, but I just reduced down a cinnamon roll frosting recipe by 1/6th by doing math on the back of an empty cereal box like a fucking pro.
Well, I don't know about you folks, but I just reduced down a cinnamon roll frosting recipe by 1/6th by doing math on the back of an empty cereal box like a fucking pro.
Finished Shawl 1 for 2026 last night. Will block closer to the end of the month. (Lighting is terrible).
Pattern is Florescence by Expression Fiber Arts, yarn is 17 from Gusto Once, and beads are TOHO Trans Rain Frosted Teal. I have about 2/3 of a hank left of the yarn. #crochet.
Pattern is Florescence by Expression Fiber Arts, yarn is 17 from Gusto Once, and beads are TOHO Trans Rain Frosted Teal. I have about 2/3 of a hank left of the yarn. #crochet.
January 10, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Finished Shawl 1 for 2026 last night. Will block closer to the end of the month. (Lighting is terrible).
Pattern is Florescence by Expression Fiber Arts, yarn is 17 from Gusto Once, and beads are TOHO Trans Rain Frosted Teal. I have about 2/3 of a hank left of the yarn. #crochet.
Pattern is Florescence by Expression Fiber Arts, yarn is 17 from Gusto Once, and beads are TOHO Trans Rain Frosted Teal. I have about 2/3 of a hank left of the yarn. #crochet.
EFA's free shawl pattern for Friday is up, and this one is 'intermediate/advanced'. I like the look of this one ;o)
(You have to 'check out', but I highly suggest subscribing there anyway, since there's a free #knit and free #crochet pattern every Friday).
expressionfiberarts.com/products/maz...
(You have to 'check out', but I highly suggest subscribing there anyway, since there's a free #knit and free #crochet pattern every Friday).
expressionfiberarts.com/products/maz...
Mazu
A Positive Twist on Yarn
expressionfiberarts.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:14 PM
EFA's free shawl pattern for Friday is up, and this one is 'intermediate/advanced'. I like the look of this one ;o)
(You have to 'check out', but I highly suggest subscribing there anyway, since there's a free #knit and free #crochet pattern every Friday).
expressionfiberarts.com/products/maz...
(You have to 'check out', but I highly suggest subscribing there anyway, since there's a free #knit and free #crochet pattern every Friday).
expressionfiberarts.com/products/maz...
Off BluSky for a couple of days while I destress from yesterday.
January 8, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Off BluSky for a couple of days while I destress from yesterday.
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Book marketing scammers are getting better
Here's someone who contacted me on my web
The agency is real, the name is real (as in, a person with that name really works there) There is just one tiny letter missing in the mail address
It's good that I'm aware that such an agency would never contact me
Here's someone who contacted me on my web
The agency is real, the name is real (as in, a person with that name really works there) There is just one tiny letter missing in the mail address
It's good that I'm aware that such an agency would never contact me
January 8, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Book marketing scammers are getting better
Here's someone who contacted me on my web
The agency is real, the name is real (as in, a person with that name really works there) There is just one tiny letter missing in the mail address
It's good that I'm aware that such an agency would never contact me
Here's someone who contacted me on my web
The agency is real, the name is real (as in, a person with that name really works there) There is just one tiny letter missing in the mail address
It's good that I'm aware that such an agency would never contact me
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Just found an interior photo of a shepherd's hut that will be great for the eventual "oh no, there's only one bed' scene...
(Am I supposed to be working on that WIP? NO. )
(Am I supposed to be working on that WIP? NO. )
January 7, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Just found an interior photo of a shepherd's hut that will be great for the eventual "oh no, there's only one bed' scene...
(Am I supposed to be working on that WIP? NO. )
(Am I supposed to be working on that WIP? NO. )
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Personal Me: It is a rare day in which I am in accord with our Mayor, but this is one of those days and I give credit where it is due. 🧊 murdered a legal observer in their car today on a block that friends of mine live on. This is cold-blooded murder and it needs to be recognized as such.
Mayor Jacob Frey: "They are already trying to spin this as an action of self defense. Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly that is bullshit."
January 7, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Personal Me: It is a rare day in which I am in accord with our Mayor, but this is one of those days and I give credit where it is due. 🧊 murdered a legal observer in their car today on a block that friends of mine live on. This is cold-blooded murder and it needs to be recognized as such.
I spent a bit of time post writing working on my store (I'm supposed to do that on Friday, but...)
Removed all the sold out shawls and made sure all the old shawls are priced how I want. When will I add a new shawl? Well, I have about 10 that need to be photographed and added, so... eventually?
Removed all the sold out shawls and made sure all the old shawls are priced how I want. When will I add a new shawl? Well, I have about 10 that need to be photographed and added, so... eventually?
January 6, 2026 at 10:24 PM
I spent a bit of time post writing working on my store (I'm supposed to do that on Friday, but...)
Removed all the sold out shawls and made sure all the old shawls are priced how I want. When will I add a new shawl? Well, I have about 10 that need to be photographed and added, so... eventually?
Removed all the sold out shawls and made sure all the old shawls are priced how I want. When will I add a new shawl? Well, I have about 10 that need to be photographed and added, so... eventually?
Oh, look, they're now offering a wegovy pill for as little as $25 a month....
Nope, my BCBS insurance doesn't cover it. :(
Nope, my BCBS insurance doesn't cover it. :(
January 6, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Oh, look, they're now offering a wegovy pill for as little as $25 a month....
Nope, my BCBS insurance doesn't cover it. :(
Nope, my BCBS insurance doesn't cover it. :(
Got two chapters edited today. Progress, at least.
January 6, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Got two chapters edited today. Progress, at least.
Ah, now I finally have a new title for this novel I'm editing. (Needs a bit of tweaking, but something along the lines of Gentler Dreams)
January 6, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Ah, now I finally have a new title for this novel I'm editing. (Needs a bit of tweaking, but something along the lines of Gentler Dreams)
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#Booksky Birthday sale ends 1/11!
#Booksky Now we are 9! We’re celebrating our 9th birthday as a small press this week! Shop direct from us and use code BIRTHDAY at checkout to get a discount and we’ll enter you in the prize drawing! Help us kickoff a great birthday year! Details here: queenofswordspress.com/happy-birthd...
January 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM
#Booksky Birthday sale ends 1/11!
Ordering checks via my bank (from Harland Clark) and here are the add-ons that were auto-suggested.
$62.59 for a check-book cover, likely vinyl.
$62.59 for a check-book cover, likely vinyl.
January 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Ordering checks via my bank (from Harland Clark) and here are the add-ons that were auto-suggested.
$62.59 for a check-book cover, likely vinyl.
$62.59 for a check-book cover, likely vinyl.
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Title: Kinkakuji in Snow (1922)
Artist: Hasui Kawase
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/tra... #ShinHanga #Art #Taisho #HasuiKawase #Winter #Snow #Aizurie #Kyoto #Kinkakuji #Japan
Artist: Hasui Kawase
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/tra... #ShinHanga #Art #Taisho #HasuiKawase #Winter #Snow #Aizurie #Kyoto #Kinkakuji #Japan
January 5, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Title: Kinkakuji in Snow (1922)
Artist: Hasui Kawase
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/tra... #ShinHanga #Art #Taisho #HasuiKawase #Winter #Snow #Aizurie #Kyoto #Kinkakuji #Japan
Artist: Hasui Kawase
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/tra... #ShinHanga #Art #Taisho #HasuiKawase #Winter #Snow #Aizurie #Kyoto #Kinkakuji #Japan
It looks like we'll be daycaring the dogs for the week of the window installation. Tucker finds this boring, and I'm not big on it either. Then again, it's far cheaper than renting a hotel, and far far cheaper than an AirBNB.
January 5, 2026 at 9:35 PM
It looks like we'll be daycaring the dogs for the week of the window installation. Tucker finds this boring, and I'm not big on it either. Then again, it's far cheaper than renting a hotel, and far far cheaper than an AirBNB.
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