Kate Elliott
@kateelliottsff.bsky.social
Science fiction & fantasy writer. World builder. Reader. Outrigger canoe paddler. I ❤️ my schnauzer. Hawaii. ✡️🕊️ She/her.
Where Should I Start With Your Novels, a guide:
https://imakeupworlds.com/index.php/2015/02/where-should-i-start-with-your-novels/
Where Should I Start With Your Novels, a guide:
https://imakeupworlds.com/index.php/2015/02/where-should-i-start-with-your-novels/
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Kate Elliott
@kateelliottsff.bsky.social
· Nov 20
Where Should I Start With Your Novels? | I Make Up Worlds
imakeupworlds.com
If you are wondering about my extensive backlist, and which book/series might best fit your current reading needs/tastes, I wrote this post for you (boy-band style):
imakeupworlds.com/index.php/20...
imakeupworlds.com/index.php/20...
This is a truly interesting fantasy novel that I very much enjoyed, and you cannot go wrong at this sale price. Go for it.
tell your friends, enemies, and anyone else in the vicinity who might have two dollars and ninety-nine cents.
url-shortener.me/ABSD
url-shortener.me/ABSD
February 2, 2026 at 3:27 AM
This is a truly interesting fantasy novel that I very much enjoyed, and you cannot go wrong at this sale price. Go for it.
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I follow The Sameer Project on Instagram and they’re an amazing organisation compromised of local Palestinians from Gaza on the ground who do fantastic work reaching the help of the most vulnerable in Gaza. Please consider donating if you can!!❤️
‼️The Sameer Project has had to reduce water distributions by 50%, pause grocery vouchers for 110 families, and has had to stop music classes due to a large decline in donations.
They may have to stop food distributions too.
We cannot let this happen. Donate today! chuffed.org/project/1132...
They may have to stop food distributions too.
We cannot let this happen. Donate today! chuffed.org/project/1132...
Shelter, Goods & Activities x The Sameer Project
The inititaive was originally formed to secure, purchase, and distribute tents in Southern Gaza but in January 2026, the campaign was rebranded to "Shelter, Goods & Activities" to cover not only tents...
chuffed.org
February 2, 2026 at 12:30 AM
I follow The Sameer Project on Instagram and they’re an amazing organisation compromised of local Palestinians from Gaza on the ground who do fantastic work reaching the help of the most vulnerable in Gaza. Please consider donating if you can!!❤️
Three, but I think none post first published book if by novels you mean how many completed novels. I have many trunked partials (usually 5 - 15 K started and abandoned).
Hey authors -- I'm curious. For various reasons, we usually only see the highlight reals on social media, but how many novels have you trunked over your career? Especially post first published book?
February 2, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Three, but I think none post first published book if by novels you mean how many completed novels. I have many trunked partials (usually 5 - 15 K started and abandoned).
Diljit Dosanjh - Do You Know song for IIFA 2017
YouTube video by Mardi Entertainment
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February 1, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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Okay! This has already inspired a bunch of DMs, so I made a page on the website. If you have 50,000+ Skymiles and would be willing to book flights to get someone home, please fill this out.
Donate Your Skymiles — Stand With Minnesota
Donate your Delta Skymiles to get people home from Texas
www.standwithminnesota.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Okay! This has already inspired a bunch of DMs, so I made a page on the website. If you have 50,000+ Skymiles and would be willing to book flights to get someone home, please fill this out.
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The drawing is done and I have contacted the person who gets a copy of OBSTETRIX; Alma, Sarah, and JR either have or will soon contact their winners.
But what you really want to know is how much was raised, right?
YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE RAISED OVER $28,000.
TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS.
But what you really want to know is how much was raised, right?
YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE RAISED OVER $28,000.
TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS.
HEY I AM DOING A FUNDRAISER FOR MINNESOTA RENT FUNDS
AND GIVING AWAY A SIGNED ARC (advance review copy) OF OBSTETRIX
THAT'S RIGHT YOU CAN HELP MINNESOTA FAMILIES AND MAYBE GET A FREE EARLY SIGNED COPY OF MY BOOK
AND GIVING AWAY A SIGNED ARC (advance review copy) OF OBSTETRIX
THAT'S RIGHT YOU CAN HELP MINNESOTA FAMILIES AND MAYBE GET A FREE EARLY SIGNED COPY OF MY BOOK
February 1, 2026 at 5:12 PM
The drawing is done and I have contacted the person who gets a copy of OBSTETRIX; Alma, Sarah, and JR either have or will soon contact their winners.
But what you really want to know is how much was raised, right?
YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE RAISED OVER $28,000.
TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS.
But what you really want to know is how much was raised, right?
YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE RAISED OVER $28,000.
TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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Seriously, if you've ever considered running for office, now's the time. Go check out @runforsomething.net. This is looking like a 25+ point swing in TEXAS -- nearly doubling the average +13 swing we've been seeing.
Don't leave any seat unchallenged. Make the GOP spend all their resources.
Don't leave any seat unchallenged. Make the GOP spend all their resources.
JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
February 1, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Seriously, if you've ever considered running for office, now's the time. Go check out @runforsomething.net. This is looking like a 25+ point swing in TEXAS -- nearly doubling the average +13 swing we've been seeing.
Don't leave any seat unchallenged. Make the GOP spend all their resources.
Don't leave any seat unchallenged. Make the GOP spend all their resources.
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US-ONLY GIVEAWAY. Everything is burning; do you have a moment to talk about my angry single mum vs space gangsters and the rigged labour market book?
Comment "Who loses, wins", or why you want the book, or whatever you like really; tag someone. I'll randomly pick and post a copy of CLUB CONTANGO📉🔥
Comment "Who loses, wins", or why you want the book, or whatever you like really; tag someone. I'll randomly pick and post a copy of CLUB CONTANGO📉🔥
February 1, 2026 at 5:04 AM
US-ONLY GIVEAWAY. Everything is burning; do you have a moment to talk about my angry single mum vs space gangsters and the rigged labour market book?
Comment "Who loses, wins", or why you want the book, or whatever you like really; tag someone. I'll randomly pick and post a copy of CLUB CONTANGO📉🔥
Comment "Who loses, wins", or why you want the book, or whatever you like really; tag someone. I'll randomly pick and post a copy of CLUB CONTANGO📉🔥
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A Black-capped Chickadee showcasing winter fashion by donning a snowflake accessory.
January 31, 2026 at 11:12 PM
A Black-capped Chickadee showcasing winter fashion by donning a snowflake accessory.
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Audre Lorde, in a 1989 commencement address, said, "Remember this, despair is a tool of your enemies. That rumor, 'You can’t fight City Hall,' is circulated by City Hall. Facing the realities of our lives gives us the motivation for action, it gives us the power to change. You are not powerless."
February 1, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Audre Lorde, in a 1989 commencement address, said, "Remember this, despair is a tool of your enemies. That rumor, 'You can’t fight City Hall,' is circulated by City Hall. Facing the realities of our lives gives us the motivation for action, it gives us the power to change. You are not powerless."
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10/10 ICE protest sign
January 31, 2026 at 10:20 PM
10/10 ICE protest sign
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Judge Biery signed the order with a photo of Liam and two bible verses: The first is "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." The second is simply "Jesus wept."
Astonishing thing for a judge to do.
Astonishing thing for a judge to do.
![Philadelphia, September 17, 1787: "Well, Dr. Franklin, what do we have?" "A republic, if you
can keep it."
With a judicial finger in the constitutional dike,
It is so ORDERED.
SIGNED this 31st day of February, 2026.
_________________________________________________
FRED BIERY
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
[photo of Liam]
Credit: Bystander
Matthew 19:14
John 11:35](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:73t3muu2pudsajp7a2fj3aly/bafkreigfz6fzbu65haq7nfqgaoe7m42gsaonpinpmaaptuzd5atkqvya4i@jpeg)
January 31, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Judge Biery signed the order with a photo of Liam and two bible verses: The first is "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." The second is simply "Jesus wept."
Astonishing thing for a judge to do.
Astonishing thing for a judge to do.
#AICouldNever
Hōkūle'a unfurling her sails as she departs in May 2014 on the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage (The circumnavigation took, I think, 3 years total, stopping many places).
Many came to see her off out of Mauliola (Sand Island).
1/2
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Temc...
Hōkūle'a unfurling her sails as she departs in May 2014 on the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage (The circumnavigation took, I think, 3 years total, stopping many places).
Many came to see her off out of Mauliola (Sand Island).
1/2
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Temc...
Hōkūle'a unfurling the sails Broadband
YouTube video by alisar727
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January 31, 2026 at 11:10 PM
#AICouldNever
Hōkūle'a unfurling her sails as she departs in May 2014 on the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage (The circumnavigation took, I think, 3 years total, stopping many places).
Many came to see her off out of Mauliola (Sand Island).
1/2
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Temc...
Hōkūle'a unfurling her sails as she departs in May 2014 on the Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage (The circumnavigation took, I think, 3 years total, stopping many places).
Many came to see her off out of Mauliola (Sand Island).
1/2
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Temc...
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An amazing MN Librarian assembled us a reading list to add to the website so people can do more than donate, they can learn to organize in their communities.
standwithminnesota.com/read
standwithminnesota.com/read
Organizing Reading List — Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
standwithminnesota.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:57 PM
An amazing MN Librarian assembled us a reading list to add to the website so people can do more than donate, they can learn to organize in their communities.
standwithminnesota.com/read
standwithminnesota.com/read
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Federal judge has ordered the release of Liam Ramos (the bunny hat boy) and his father. A brief and rather remarkable order. Clearly written to be shared widely, so please do. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 31, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Federal judge has ordered the release of Liam Ramos (the bunny hat boy) and his father. A brief and rather remarkable order. Clearly written to be shared widely, so please do. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Lots of great suggestions in this thread, if you need a way to distract/focus the brain at intervals, in this tumultuous time
I don’t know if this will help any of my other neurodivergent peeps, but you know what I’m doing a lot of now? Logic puzzles. The little grids with “Bob has brown hair and killed either the dragon or the kraken, but not on Tuesday” clues. Having to focus so intently shuts up the anxiety for a bit.
January 31, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Lots of great suggestions in this thread, if you need a way to distract/focus the brain at intervals, in this tumultuous time
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Everyone needs to read “Waging a Good War.”
It’s short, informative, and explains the brilliant tactical reasoning that the civil rights leaders used - including “intentionally getting arrested.”
It’s short, informative, and explains the brilliant tactical reasoning that the civil rights leaders used - including “intentionally getting arrested.”
January 31, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Everyone needs to read “Waging a Good War.”
It’s short, informative, and explains the brilliant tactical reasoning that the civil rights leaders used - including “intentionally getting arrested.”
It’s short, informative, and explains the brilliant tactical reasoning that the civil rights leaders used - including “intentionally getting arrested.”
"instead of falling into despair, Graham is falling into community."
Rural Minnesota isn’t staying silent.
As ICE expands raids into small towns, neighbors, faith leaders, and students are stepping up to protect Somali communities and each other.
Betsy Froiland reporting on the residents uniting to protect immigrant neighbors.
As ICE expands raids into small towns, neighbors, faith leaders, and students are stepping up to protect Somali communities and each other.
Betsy Froiland reporting on the residents uniting to protect immigrant neighbors.
Rural Minnesotans Stand Up to ICE
As federal agents descend on small towns in Minnesota, residents are uniting to protect their immigrant neighbors.
inthesetimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:48 AM
"instead of falling into despair, Graham is falling into community."
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Younger kid's whole middle school walked out today in solidarity with Minnesota. Apparently there were 13 year olds getting up and making impromptu speeches. They didn't prep a chant in advance, so they settled on "F*ck ICE"
January 30, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Younger kid's whole middle school walked out today in solidarity with Minnesota. Apparently there were 13 year olds getting up and making impromptu speeches. They didn't prep a chant in advance, so they settled on "F*ck ICE"
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Minami Tamaki LLP represented Mr Korematsu to the end. US law firms could learn something.
"It may take time to prove you're right, but you have to stick to it."
- Fred Korematsu
Jailed for refusing to abide by FDR's Exec Order 9066, he took his case against internment all the way to the Supreme Court - and lost. Remember him on Korematsu Day, January 30th. 1/
- Fred Korematsu
Jailed for refusing to abide by FDR's Exec Order 9066, he took his case against internment all the way to the Supreme Court - and lost. Remember him on Korematsu Day, January 30th. 1/
January 30, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Minami Tamaki LLP represented Mr Korematsu to the end. US law firms could learn something.
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Many small business cannot afford to shut down for a day. Find one in your community that is staying open and support them!!! I know @fridaytea.com in Seattle and @sugarpillseattle.bsky.social on Whidby Island are two. I’m sure there are many others.
Since I am not currently employed, I am not participating in the general strike today. I should probably do some activity toward defeating fascism.
January 30, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Many small business cannot afford to shut down for a day. Find one in your community that is staying open and support them!!! I know @fridaytea.com in Seattle and @sugarpillseattle.bsky.social on Whidby Island are two. I’m sure there are many others.
#AICouldNever
YT algorithm suggested this clip from the 2026 US Figure Skating Junior Ice Dance competition, and now you, too, can enjoy this wonderful skate by teens Anaelle and Yann. I love the color block costumes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp7A...
YT algorithm suggested this clip from the 2026 US Figure Skating Junior Ice Dance competition, and now you, too, can enjoy this wonderful skate by teens Anaelle and Yann. I love the color block costumes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp7A...
Anaelle Kouevi & Yann Homawoo | Junior Ice Dance Rhythm Dance | 2026 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Ch
YouTube video by U.S. Figure Skating
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:24 PM
#AICouldNever
YT algorithm suggested this clip from the 2026 US Figure Skating Junior Ice Dance competition, and now you, too, can enjoy this wonderful skate by teens Anaelle and Yann. I love the color block costumes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp7A...
YT algorithm suggested this clip from the 2026 US Figure Skating Junior Ice Dance competition, and now you, too, can enjoy this wonderful skate by teens Anaelle and Yann. I love the color block costumes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp7A...
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Don Lemon was not the only journalist arrested -- Georgia Fort was as well. Don Lemon has the resources to come out of this just fine. Georgia Fort may not. Let's make sure the focus is on both of them.
"As a member of the press, I filmed the church protest a few weeks ago and now I'm being arrested for that," Indipendent journalist Georgia Fort said. "It's hard to understand how we have a Constitution, Constitutional rights, when we can just be arrested for being a member of the press."
Journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort arrested in connection with church protest against ICE
Lemon's attorney said he was taken into custody by federal officers Thursday night in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy Awards.
www.kare11.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Don Lemon was not the only journalist arrested -- Georgia Fort was as well. Don Lemon has the resources to come out of this just fine. Georgia Fort may not. Let's make sure the focus is on both of them.
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ICYDK, publishing is in a decline. Many authors who have had dependable contracts in the past are now scrambling to make ends meet and seeing lower advances and fewer sales than ever. If you see lots of book publicity posts, it's because we're scared and trying to keep our jobs during The Horrors.
January 29, 2026 at 3:56 PM
ICYDK, publishing is in a decline. Many authors who have had dependable contracts in the past are now scrambling to make ends meet and seeing lower advances and fewer sales than ever. If you see lots of book publicity posts, it's because we're scared and trying to keep our jobs during The Horrors.
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Thank you so much to everyone who's helped me celebrate Enchanting the Fae Queen's UK book birthday today! And thanks to my amazing publishers, @torbooksuk.bsky.social , for the absolutely stunning flowers. ❤️
Lorelei would definitely approve!
www.panmacmillan.com/authors/step...
#romancelandia
Lorelei would definitely approve!
www.panmacmillan.com/authors/step...
#romancelandia
January 29, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Thank you so much to everyone who's helped me celebrate Enchanting the Fae Queen's UK book birthday today! And thanks to my amazing publishers, @torbooksuk.bsky.social , for the absolutely stunning flowers. ❤️
Lorelei would definitely approve!
www.panmacmillan.com/authors/step...
#romancelandia
Lorelei would definitely approve!
www.panmacmillan.com/authors/step...
#romancelandia