Kat Stoica Ostenfeld
@katstodian.bsky.social
Linguist. Crafter. Gamer. Queer. Neurospicy. Lead Technical Writer at @Epicgames. Writes own opinions in EN/DA. Diplomat in tech. 🧡 first. Wholesome as fuck. She/They.
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Hi! In case we don’t know each other yet: I’m Kat. I am a queer enby from/in Denmark, who’s named their dog after Chewbacca. I’m a manager of a team of tech writers at Epic Games. I post moodboards and read romance novels, and Kaidan Alenko will forever be my space husband.
That one time it happened, I had to mute the shit out of it and out away my phone.
Three years later, someone sent me a reel that had a screenshot of it. Still out there. I can’t deal with that kind of presence.
Three years later, someone sent me a reel that had a screenshot of it. Still out there. I can’t deal with that kind of presence.
who the fuck WANTS their posts to go viral, have you ever had that actually happen? it's like getting a winning pull on a slot machine if wasps started pouring out the bottom instead of quarters
January 20, 2026 at 11:47 AM
That one time it happened, I had to mute the shit out of it and out away my phone.
Three years later, someone sent me a reel that had a screenshot of it. Still out there. I can’t deal with that kind of presence.
Three years later, someone sent me a reel that had a screenshot of it. Still out there. I can’t deal with that kind of presence.
Current state is chill and cozy.
January 19, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Current state is chill and cozy.
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As usual, @jenreadsromance.bsky.social is spot on when it comes to Romance and what we readers like about it 🫶🏻🙌🏻
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Why can’t women enjoy Heated Rivalry without being treated with contempt? | Zoe Williams
The TV hit has cracked open a rich seam of misogyny: romance is written off as a weird thing that women like, and the audience is dismissed as ‘wine moms’, writes Zoe Williams
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:25 PM
As usual, @jenreadsromance.bsky.social is spot on when it comes to Romance and what we readers like about it 🫶🏻🙌🏻
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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It's time to start making your plans!
Romancing the Vote returns July 1st - July 5th, 2026!
* authors, start annotating those books
* artists, start making that art
* experts, start plotting your consultations
Stay updated: updates.romancingthevote.com
Romancing the Vote returns July 1st - July 5th, 2026!
* authors, start annotating those books
* artists, start making that art
* experts, start plotting your consultations
Stay updated: updates.romancingthevote.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:43 PM
It's time to start making your plans!
Romancing the Vote returns July 1st - July 5th, 2026!
* authors, start annotating those books
* artists, start making that art
* experts, start plotting your consultations
Stay updated: updates.romancingthevote.com
Romancing the Vote returns July 1st - July 5th, 2026!
* authors, start annotating those books
* artists, start making that art
* experts, start plotting your consultations
Stay updated: updates.romancingthevote.com
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Thrilled to see @jenreadsromance.bsky.social talking all the sense in the Guardian today!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Why can’t women enjoy Heated Rivalry without being treated with contempt? | Zoe Williams
The TV hit has cracked open a rich seam of misogyny: romance is written off as a weird thing that women like, and the audience is dismissed as ‘wine moms’, writes Zoe Williams
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Thrilled to see @jenreadsromance.bsky.social talking all the sense in the Guardian today!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Ayyy my copy has arrived, everyone go support @sachacoward.bsky.social xoxo
January 15, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Ayyy my copy has arrived, everyone go support @sachacoward.bsky.social xoxo
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May is a terrific editor and book doctor. I absolutely rely on her and you should too.
I’m actively taking new editing clients!
Whether you’re stuck on a book, want help with a project idea, or simply have a manuscript you want to make the best it can be, check out my website for info about services and fees!
www.maypetersonbooks.com/editorial/
Whether you’re stuck on a book, want help with a project idea, or simply have a manuscript you want to make the best it can be, check out my website for info about services and fees!
www.maypetersonbooks.com/editorial/
January 7, 2026 at 7:05 AM
May is a terrific editor and book doctor. I absolutely rely on her and you should too.
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Thoughts and prayers for all gamedev producers today as they plead with their teams to update their Jiras after the holidays 😔 🙏🏼
a man wearing glasses and a blue vest says i 'm sure it will be fine
ALT: a man wearing glasses and a blue vest says i 'm sure it will be fine
media.tenor.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Thoughts and prayers for all gamedev producers today as they plead with their teams to update their Jiras after the holidays 😔 🙏🏼
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The Dude has something to say.
January 2, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The Dude has something to say.
Show me how your 2025 went.
December 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Show me how your 2025 went.
Saw my first ever hockey game today. At the actual arena. I’ve only ever seen clips and reels before.
I get it, guys. I’m in.
I get it, guys. I’m in.
December 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Saw my first ever hockey game today. At the actual arena. I’ve only ever seen clips and reels before.
I get it, guys. I’m in.
I get it, guys. I’m in.
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Delighted to see this piece up! Massive thank you to all the women who shared their experience with me for this 🖤
www.gamesindustry.biz/a-decade-on-...
www.gamesindustry.biz/a-decade-on-...
A decade on from Gamergate, how has the games industry changed for women?
Some of gaming's most influential women share their experiences, along with what still needs to be done
www.gamesindustry.biz
December 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Delighted to see this piece up! Massive thank you to all the women who shared their experience with me for this 🖤
www.gamesindustry.biz/a-decade-on-...
www.gamesindustry.biz/a-decade-on-...
Ding! It’s my birthday, and I have officially reached the age where I’m ecstatic that I got new cutting boards, a bread knife, and this mug that sums up my current personality perfectly.
December 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Ding! It’s my birthday, and I have officially reached the age where I’m ecstatic that I got new cutting boards, a bread knife, and this mug that sums up my current personality perfectly.
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Fucking incredible dystopian shit, comparing super rich people risking millions if not billions of lives just to make more money to people that risked their life actually building incredible things that would then make millions of dollars for super rich people.
December 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Fucking incredible dystopian shit, comparing super rich people risking millions if not billions of lives just to make more money to people that risked their life actually building incredible things that would then make millions of dollars for super rich people.
No. I do not want to be perceived.
December 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
No. I do not want to be perceived.
This.
We call it the festival of hearts and lights. It’s about bringing each other through.
We use live candles to count through the days. We hang garlands of lights in our towns.
We get together to make and ear comfort food and to craft. It’s about community.
We call it the festival of hearts and lights. It’s about bringing each other through.
We use live candles to count through the days. We hang garlands of lights in our towns.
We get together to make and ear comfort food and to craft. It’s about community.
The light in the darkness is inclusive: Jul is knowing that you've made it through the darkest time of year and a celebration of community.
You gather throughout the month to craft and bake together. You light candles to combat the darkness. You sing communal songs about cheer and joy.
You gather throughout the month to craft and bake together. You light candles to combat the darkness. You sing communal songs about cheer and joy.
December 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
This.
We call it the festival of hearts and lights. It’s about bringing each other through.
We use live candles to count through the days. We hang garlands of lights in our towns.
We get together to make and ear comfort food and to craft. It’s about community.
We call it the festival of hearts and lights. It’s about bringing each other through.
We use live candles to count through the days. We hang garlands of lights in our towns.
We get together to make and ear comfort food and to craft. It’s about community.
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this kid is going places. "english folklore" has the same syllables and stress pattern as "motherfucker", not to mention "folk" does the same labial-dental-fricative-to-velar-plosive thing that "fuck" does, and "lore" neatly takes the place of "-er."
My 7 year old just reached for a piece of pizza fresh out of the oven and exclaimed, in the same tone as an adult swearing…
“English folklore, that’s hot!”
I choked laughing ENGLISH FOLKLORE AS A SWEAR? WHO ARE YOU?!?
“English folklore, that’s hot!”
I choked laughing ENGLISH FOLKLORE AS A SWEAR? WHO ARE YOU?!?
November 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
this kid is going places. "english folklore" has the same syllables and stress pattern as "motherfucker", not to mention "folk" does the same labial-dental-fricative-to-velar-plosive thing that "fuck" does, and "lore" neatly takes the place of "-er."
Such an amazing group of people! The tech writing community is lucky to have so many knowledgable people that all just want to help each other.
2025 has been an incredible year for The Not-Boring Tech Writer!
We're so grateful to the 13 amazing guests who joined us on the podcast this year. ❤️
Here's to more not-boring conversations in 2026! 🎙️
We're so grateful to the 13 amazing guests who joined us on the podcast this year. ❤️
Here's to more not-boring conversations in 2026! 🎙️
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Such an amazing group of people! The tech writing community is lucky to have so many knowledgable people that all just want to help each other.
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Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
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We should absolutely see this as a betrayal, and we should vote and act accordingly. @ec.europa.eu has to be held accountable for selling out Europe - and the world at large through it.
November 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
We should absolutely see this as a betrayal, and we should vote and act accordingly. @ec.europa.eu has to be held accountable for selling out Europe - and the world at large through it.
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AO3 is also down, so between the two our whole acronym is affected
check in on your gay friends at this difficult time
November 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
AO3 is also down, so between the two our whole acronym is affected
I’m going to my first ever hockey match in December, and I am so excited!
I’ve gotten into the game the past few years after reading hockey romances and going “holy shit, this game is cool!” and catching glimpses of games while in Canada last year (because ofc).
And now a friend is bringing me.
I’ve gotten into the game the past few years after reading hockey romances and going “holy shit, this game is cool!” and catching glimpses of games while in Canada last year (because ofc).
And now a friend is bringing me.
November 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I’m going to my first ever hockey match in December, and I am so excited!
I’ve gotten into the game the past few years after reading hockey romances and going “holy shit, this game is cool!” and catching glimpses of games while in Canada last year (because ofc).
And now a friend is bringing me.
I’ve gotten into the game the past few years after reading hockey romances and going “holy shit, this game is cool!” and catching glimpses of games while in Canada last year (because ofc).
And now a friend is bringing me.
Corporately triggered.
it's on miro. it's literally on figma. you have to log into okta. it's in jira. it's on zoom. it's on pureref. it's on flow. it's on perforce. it's on slack. you can find it on slack. you can go to slack and find it. log onto slack right now. you can slack it. slack has it for you. it's on slack.
November 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Corporately triggered.
One of my favorite things about sharing this talk with friends and industry colleagues is how many crafters have 👀 my sweater and told me they can tell it’s handmade because of how well it fits me. Thanks my dudes, I made that 😌
Point of view: you’ve chosen to attend my talk about moving from being an individual contributor into a manager role, hoping to learn a few tips.
This is the second slide.
This is the second slide.
November 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
One of my favorite things about sharing this talk with friends and industry colleagues is how many crafters have 👀 my sweater and told me they can tell it’s handmade because of how well it fits me. Thanks my dudes, I made that 😌