Katherine Shaw
@katheroony.bsky.social
Author of thriller, SFF and horror ✍️ Doctor of Chemistry 🧪 Nerd who never grew up & enthusiastic roller of dice 🎲 Of Serpents and Sorrow (sapphic Medusa retelling) out NOW 🩷 🐍 she/her 🌈 | 🍉 | 🚫AI
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Katherine Shaw
@katheroony.bsky.social
· Aug 12
LAUNCH DAY 🩷🩷🩷 Of Serpents and Sorrow is officially OUT 😍😍😍 Oh my goodness, I am thrumming with excitement. Medusa’s story is ready to be told and I am desperate to know what you think 💙📚👀
Are you ready to read Medusa’s story? 🐍 🩷
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Are you ready to read Medusa’s story? 🐍 🩷
🌈📚
I wish I could spend my afternoon writing but instead I’m making Instagram reels because GETTING PEOPLE TO READ MY BOOKS IS HARD, EVEN WHEN ALL THE REVIEWS ARE GREAT 😭😭😭
a man is crying while laying on a couch with his eyes closed .
ALT: a man is crying while laying on a couch with his eyes closed .
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February 15, 2026 at 2:22 PM
I wish I could spend my afternoon writing but instead I’m making Instagram reels because GETTING PEOPLE TO READ MY BOOKS IS HARD, EVEN WHEN ALL THE REVIEWS ARE GREAT 😭😭😭
Get yourself a partner who plans a Crash Bandicoot game marathon for Valentine’s Day 🥺🥺🥺
February 11, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Get yourself a partner who plans a Crash Bandicoot game marathon for Valentine’s Day 🥺🥺🥺
I’m kind of sad I didn’t do any writing on my day off, but spending it recovering from staying up late, catching up with housework and FINALLY sending some books to a few people feels like a good use of time, regardless 👍🏻
February 9, 2026 at 9:37 PM
I’m kind of sad I didn’t do any writing on my day off, but spending it recovering from staying up late, catching up with housework and FINALLY sending some books to a few people feels like a good use of time, regardless 👍🏻
Okay, I’m glad I stayed up to watch Bad Bunny.
Not only was that one hell of a show, but it felt like an act of joyful defiance.
Of resistance and love in the face of oppression.
ME GUSTA 🩷 🇵🇷
Not only was that one hell of a show, but it felt like an act of joyful defiance.
Of resistance and love in the face of oppression.
ME GUSTA 🩷 🇵🇷
February 9, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Okay, I’m glad I stayed up to watch Bad Bunny.
Not only was that one hell of a show, but it felt like an act of joyful defiance.
Of resistance and love in the face of oppression.
ME GUSTA 🩷 🇵🇷
Not only was that one hell of a show, but it felt like an act of joyful defiance.
Of resistance and love in the face of oppression.
ME GUSTA 🩷 🇵🇷
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Personally speaking, I think everyone should go buy one of my books since my birthday is next week. 😉
But if they do not spark joy, a repost is groovy, too ✨
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But if they do not spark joy, a repost is groovy, too ✨
linktr.ee/rjcrunden
February 8, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Personally speaking, I think everyone should go buy one of my books since my birthday is next week. 😉
But if they do not spark joy, a repost is groovy, too ✨
linktr.ee/rjcrunden
But if they do not spark joy, a repost is groovy, too ✨
linktr.ee/rjcrunden
If AI “authors” and “artists” are so proud of their use of plagiarism-bots, why do NONE of them label their work as AI-generated?
They all pretend they did it themselves because they *know* audiences hate it and *know* they will be judged for it.
Keep rejecting AI and support humans 💙📚
They all pretend they did it themselves because they *know* audiences hate it and *know* they will be judged for it.
Keep rejecting AI and support humans 💙📚
February 8, 2026 at 10:59 PM
If AI “authors” and “artists” are so proud of their use of plagiarism-bots, why do NONE of them label their work as AI-generated?
They all pretend they did it themselves because they *know* audiences hate it and *know* they will be judged for it.
Keep rejecting AI and support humans 💙📚
They all pretend they did it themselves because they *know* audiences hate it and *know* they will be judged for it.
Keep rejecting AI and support humans 💙📚
I am… actually writing????
I’ve scrapped my dystopian WIP, taking the world and the characters and starting the story in a different place.
It feels good to feel the urge to write again, and here’s hoping I can get out some of my political rage 💙📚
I’ve scrapped my dystopian WIP, taking the world and the characters and starting the story in a different place.
It feels good to feel the urge to write again, and here’s hoping I can get out some of my political rage 💙📚
January 28, 2026 at 7:12 PM
I am… actually writing????
I’ve scrapped my dystopian WIP, taking the world and the characters and starting the story in a different place.
It feels good to feel the urge to write again, and here’s hoping I can get out some of my political rage 💙📚
I’ve scrapped my dystopian WIP, taking the world and the characters and starting the story in a different place.
It feels good to feel the urge to write again, and here’s hoping I can get out some of my political rage 💙📚
I contacted my Tory MP (Graham Stuart) about condemning Trump for his actions regarding Venezuela and Greenland, and this was his response.
It seems the Conservative Party’s position is that they will continue to support the US no matter who is in charge or what they’re doing.
It seems the Conservative Party’s position is that they will continue to support the US no matter who is in charge or what they’re doing.
January 28, 2026 at 12:24 PM
I contacted my Tory MP (Graham Stuart) about condemning Trump for his actions regarding Venezuela and Greenland, and this was his response.
It seems the Conservative Party’s position is that they will continue to support the US no matter who is in charge or what they’re doing.
It seems the Conservative Party’s position is that they will continue to support the US no matter who is in charge or what they’re doing.
Books for today’s mood 💙📚👀
January 25, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Books for today’s mood 💙📚👀
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I’m so tired of bad people getting away with doing bad things.
January 24, 2026 at 5:21 PM
I’m so tired of bad people getting away with doing bad things.
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Northern Lights over Greenland last night
January 21, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Northern Lights over Greenland last night
Would it be INSANE to open a novel with a prison break? 👀
I had an epiphany in the shower (of course) that what I’ve been editing might actually be a bad prequel to a much better story.
I mean… what have I got to lose? 💙📚👀
I had an epiphany in the shower (of course) that what I’ve been editing might actually be a bad prequel to a much better story.
I mean… what have I got to lose? 💙📚👀
January 20, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Would it be INSANE to open a novel with a prison break? 👀
I had an epiphany in the shower (of course) that what I’ve been editing might actually be a bad prequel to a much better story.
I mean… what have I got to lose? 💙📚👀
I had an epiphany in the shower (of course) that what I’ve been editing might actually be a bad prequel to a much better story.
I mean… what have I got to lose? 💙📚👀
Am I one of my friends’ biggest fans?
You better believe it, bucko.
I read Moon-Sitting by @em-writing.bsky.social YEARS ago, and OF COURSE I still listen to the playlist for this perfect little sci-fi novella.
I’m a superfan ✌🏻💙📚
You better believe it, bucko.
I read Moon-Sitting by @em-writing.bsky.social YEARS ago, and OF COURSE I still listen to the playlist for this perfect little sci-fi novella.
I’m a superfan ✌🏻💙📚
January 19, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Am I one of my friends’ biggest fans?
You better believe it, bucko.
I read Moon-Sitting by @em-writing.bsky.social YEARS ago, and OF COURSE I still listen to the playlist for this perfect little sci-fi novella.
I’m a superfan ✌🏻💙📚
You better believe it, bucko.
I read Moon-Sitting by @em-writing.bsky.social YEARS ago, and OF COURSE I still listen to the playlist for this perfect little sci-fi novella.
I’m a superfan ✌🏻💙📚
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"I'm not in Minnesota -- what can I do to help?"
A list of ideas!
A list of ideas!
January 11, 2026 at 10:33 PM
"I'm not in Minnesota -- what can I do to help?"
A list of ideas!
A list of ideas!
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Sorry I’ve been so quiet here lately.
The last couple of weeks have been a lot, and for some reason my phone doesn’t show me notifications from BlueSky, so it means I accidentally ignore people 🙈🙈
I’m still here 💙
The last couple of weeks have been a lot, and for some reason my phone doesn’t show me notifications from BlueSky, so it means I accidentally ignore people 🙈🙈
I’m still here 💙
January 12, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Sorry I’ve been so quiet here lately.
The last couple of weeks have been a lot, and for some reason my phone doesn’t show me notifications from BlueSky, so it means I accidentally ignore people 🙈🙈
I’m still here 💙
The last couple of weeks have been a lot, and for some reason my phone doesn’t show me notifications from BlueSky, so it means I accidentally ignore people 🙈🙈
I’m still here 💙
Quote this with what you have accomplished in 2025 no matter how small
💙📚 I published my Medusa retelling
🩷💪🏻 I survived my day job being cut and having to change roles to something completely new
❤️💊 I got my ADHD diagnosis, and am working to find the right meds, even though it’s tough
💙📚 I published my Medusa retelling
🩷💪🏻 I survived my day job being cut and having to change roles to something completely new
❤️💊 I got my ADHD diagnosis, and am working to find the right meds, even though it’s tough
Quote this with what you have accomplished in 2025 no matter how small
❤️ made huge progress with my OCD
❤️ managed a trip to Nottingham & Hull, where I finally met @katheroony.bsky.social ☺️
❤️ survived dozens of medical appointments & didn't let more gaslighting stop me from continuing to fight
❤️ made huge progress with my OCD
❤️ managed a trip to Nottingham & Hull, where I finally met @katheroony.bsky.social ☺️
❤️ survived dozens of medical appointments & didn't let more gaslighting stop me from continuing to fight
Quote this with what you have accomplished in 2025 no matter how small
💛 Started a new job as a faculty librarian.
💛 Finished writing a cyberpunk novella.
💛 Navigated one of the most financially fraught years ever & made it through.
💛 Started a new job as a faculty librarian.
💛 Finished writing a cyberpunk novella.
💛 Navigated one of the most financially fraught years ever & made it through.
December 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Quote this with what you have accomplished in 2025 no matter how small
💙📚 I published my Medusa retelling
🩷💪🏻 I survived my day job being cut and having to change roles to something completely new
❤️💊 I got my ADHD diagnosis, and am working to find the right meds, even though it’s tough
💙📚 I published my Medusa retelling
🩷💪🏻 I survived my day job being cut and having to change roles to something completely new
❤️💊 I got my ADHD diagnosis, and am working to find the right meds, even though it’s tough
I spot a book with two of my short stories in 💙📚👀
Welcome to Simmins is a unique collaborative anthology full of spooky festive horror stories.
My stories feature the local doctor trying to help solve the latest murders in town, and a gang of teenagers getting caught out by Krampus 👀
Welcome to Simmins is a unique collaborative anthology full of spooky festive horror stories.
My stories feature the local doctor trying to help solve the latest murders in town, and a gang of teenagers getting caught out by Krampus 👀
Seasonal reads ❄️
-most of them with a definite chill to them and at the very least some mystery (and a particular one with a fair amount of.. lols; Night of the Living Elves)
#booksky #horrorbooks
-most of them with a definite chill to them and at the very least some mystery (and a particular one with a fair amount of.. lols; Night of the Living Elves)
#booksky #horrorbooks
December 23, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I spot a book with two of my short stories in 💙📚👀
Welcome to Simmins is a unique collaborative anthology full of spooky festive horror stories.
My stories feature the local doctor trying to help solve the latest murders in town, and a gang of teenagers getting caught out by Krampus 👀
Welcome to Simmins is a unique collaborative anthology full of spooky festive horror stories.
My stories feature the local doctor trying to help solve the latest murders in town, and a gang of teenagers getting caught out by Krampus 👀
#MGMasonRocked
Every time I ate scones, I would send a photo to Matt to tease him for doing it the improper way.
When my sister and I last shared a scone I sent him a photo because they ALSO do it incorrectly.
He would be chuckling at the ongoing row taking place in our family group chat now.
Every time I ate scones, I would send a photo to Matt to tease him for doing it the improper way.
When my sister and I last shared a scone I sent him a photo because they ALSO do it incorrectly.
He would be chuckling at the ongoing row taking place in our family group chat now.
December 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM
#MGMasonRocked
Every time I ate scones, I would send a photo to Matt to tease him for doing it the improper way.
When my sister and I last shared a scone I sent him a photo because they ALSO do it incorrectly.
He would be chuckling at the ongoing row taking place in our family group chat now.
Every time I ate scones, I would send a photo to Matt to tease him for doing it the improper way.
When my sister and I last shared a scone I sent him a photo because they ALSO do it incorrectly.
He would be chuckling at the ongoing row taking place in our family group chat now.
Happy Winter Solstice ❄️ 💙
It’s one of my favourite days of the year, because it means the sunlight is finally coming back 🥺🥺🥺🥺
It’s one of my favourite days of the year, because it means the sunlight is finally coming back 🥺🥺🥺🥺
December 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Happy Winter Solstice ❄️ 💙
It’s one of my favourite days of the year, because it means the sunlight is finally coming back 🥺🥺🥺🥺
It’s one of my favourite days of the year, because it means the sunlight is finally coming back 🥺🥺🥺🥺
The new Expedition 33 content is super cute and the boss is surprisingly tough 😨😨
It’s been nice to take a break from the irl madness and get back into this beautiful game.
It’s been nice to take a break from the irl madness and get back into this beautiful game.
December 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The new Expedition 33 content is super cute and the boss is surprisingly tough 😨😨
It’s been nice to take a break from the irl madness and get back into this beautiful game.
It’s been nice to take a break from the irl madness and get back into this beautiful game.
#MGMasonRocked
I feel blessed to have been able to join Matt’s funeral online this morning. The service was beautiful, and perfect for Matt in every way.
How fitting that this card has been on display next to me throughout.
Matt found his people, and we found him, and we miss him immeasurably 💙
I feel blessed to have been able to join Matt’s funeral online this morning. The service was beautiful, and perfect for Matt in every way.
How fitting that this card has been on display next to me throughout.
Matt found his people, and we found him, and we miss him immeasurably 💙
December 19, 2025 at 11:47 AM
#MGMasonRocked
I feel blessed to have been able to join Matt’s funeral online this morning. The service was beautiful, and perfect for Matt in every way.
How fitting that this card has been on display next to me throughout.
Matt found his people, and we found him, and we miss him immeasurably 💙
I feel blessed to have been able to join Matt’s funeral online this morning. The service was beautiful, and perfect for Matt in every way.
How fitting that this card has been on display next to me throughout.
Matt found his people, and we found him, and we miss him immeasurably 💙
Why have a designer a cover for a poetry collection I haven’t even written yet? 😅😅
December 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Why have a designer a cover for a poetry collection I haven’t even written yet? 😅😅
Whether you’re a reader, a writer, someone who is into politics or science, or just someone who regularly gets dubious “facts” and words of wisdom thrown their way, I highly recommend the If Books Could Kill podcast.
December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Whether you’re a reader, a writer, someone who is into politics or science, or just someone who regularly gets dubious “facts” and words of wisdom thrown their way, I highly recommend the If Books Could Kill podcast.
Because I’m unhinged, last night I dreamt I was playing a TTRPG with @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social and I did something really stupid, and I was SO embarrassed that I did it in front of Brennan that I spiralled and was saying things like “I AM smart, I promise! I’ve got a PhD and everything!”
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November 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Because I’m unhinged, last night I dreamt I was playing a TTRPG with @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social and I did something really stupid, and I was SO embarrassed that I did it in front of Brennan that I spiralled and was saying things like “I AM smart, I promise! I’ve got a PhD and everything!”
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