KristinaMBarbee- Author (she/they)
@kristinambarbee.bsky.social
AuDHD Queer Femme Them Fantasy Author 📚❤️🔥🐉⚔️
"When your empire is built on lies, it is destined to burn." First 2 books of my adult high fantasy series are out now!
"When your empire is built on lies, it is destined to burn." First 2 books of my adult high fantasy series are out now!
In only 100 pages, The River Has Roots told such a beautiful and poetic story I am already going to read it again this weekend (when I just read it last night).
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#fantasybooks #booksky #bookrecc
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#fantasybooks #booksky #bookrecc
November 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
In only 100 pages, The River Has Roots told such a beautiful and poetic story I am already going to read it again this weekend (when I just read it last night).
(More thoughts in this thread)
#fantasybooks #booksky #bookrecc
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#fantasybooks #booksky #bookrecc
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I’m angry about the Goodreads choice awards for a lot of reasons but one BRIGHTSIDE is: not one but TWO BINDERY BOOKS were nominated. A new, independent publisher? HUGE! Excited for these books, the authors,the tastemakers, all of us!
November 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I’m angry about the Goodreads choice awards for a lot of reasons but one BRIGHTSIDE is: not one but TWO BINDERY BOOKS were nominated. A new, independent publisher? HUGE! Excited for these books, the authors,the tastemakers, all of us!
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"Employees are striking because we want Starbucks to live up to the values it markets to the world. Starbucks claims it offers the “best job in retail.” As someone doing one of those jobs day in and day out, I can tell you that's not true."
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
I'm a Starbucks barista. I'm striking because I want 'the best job in retail.'
Baristas want Starbucks to succeed. We take pride in the green aprons and in our customers who return each morning.
www.usatoday.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
"Employees are striking because we want Starbucks to live up to the values it markets to the world. Starbucks claims it offers the “best job in retail.” As someone doing one of those jobs day in and day out, I can tell you that's not true."
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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RE starbucks picket line--the relevant detail is "picket line, do not cross." Pass that along. Proclaiming that you are in no danger of doing so because you are too aesthetically pure to let Starbucks coffee pass your lips is...unhelpful and does not give the impression you perhaps imagine it does.
November 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
RE starbucks picket line--the relevant detail is "picket line, do not cross." Pass that along. Proclaiming that you are in no danger of doing so because you are too aesthetically pure to let Starbucks coffee pass your lips is...unhelpful and does not give the impression you perhaps imagine it does.
@printersrowfest is all wrapped up and my weekend vlog is now live. Grab a snack, maybe fold that laundry, and listen to me yap about the weekend and see how much fun we all had all weekend in Chicago!
#booksky #diversifyyourbookshelf #readdiverse #printersrowchicago
#booksky #diversifyyourbookshelf #readdiverse #printersrowchicago
September 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
@printersrowfest is all wrapped up and my weekend vlog is now live. Grab a snack, maybe fold that laundry, and listen to me yap about the weekend and see how much fun we all had all weekend in Chicago!
#booksky #diversifyyourbookshelf #readdiverse #printersrowchicago
#booksky #diversifyyourbookshelf #readdiverse #printersrowchicago
Printers Row Lit Fest in Chicago has been amazing so far! Perfect weather, crowds, and convos!
Come find me tomorrow (Sunday) for your next fave fantasy read! #booksky #chicago #printersrow #bookfest
Come find me tomorrow (Sunday) for your next fave fantasy read! #booksky #chicago #printersrow #bookfest
September 7, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Printers Row Lit Fest in Chicago has been amazing so far! Perfect weather, crowds, and convos!
Come find me tomorrow (Sunday) for your next fave fantasy read! #booksky #chicago #printersrow #bookfest
Come find me tomorrow (Sunday) for your next fave fantasy read! #booksky #chicago #printersrow #bookfest
The past few weeks I’ve been averaging over 7k words on my manuscript which, while being sick from allergies and working full time, has been a feat.
So if all you see from me is crickets, just know I’m busy suffering with congestion while trying to make my characters follow the plot… #booksky
So if all you see from me is crickets, just know I’m busy suffering with congestion while trying to make my characters follow the plot… #booksky
September 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The past few weeks I’ve been averaging over 7k words on my manuscript which, while being sick from allergies and working full time, has been a feat.
So if all you see from me is crickets, just know I’m busy suffering with congestion while trying to make my characters follow the plot… #booksky
So if all you see from me is crickets, just know I’m busy suffering with congestion while trying to make my characters follow the plot… #booksky
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Block block block.
“Audiobooks aren’t…”
Blocked.
“I only buy books that I like. I don’t see color…”
Blocked.
“I don’t care if the author is problematic…”
Blocked.
“Red Rising is my favorite book.”
Blocked.
“It’s not racist that the author wrote this racist thing in.”
“Audiobooks aren’t…”
Blocked.
“I only buy books that I like. I don’t see color…”
Blocked.
“I don’t care if the author is problematic…”
Blocked.
“Red Rising is my favorite book.”
Blocked.
“It’s not racist that the author wrote this racist thing in.”
September 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Block block block.
“Audiobooks aren’t…”
Blocked.
“I only buy books that I like. I don’t see color…”
Blocked.
“I don’t care if the author is problematic…”
Blocked.
“Red Rising is my favorite book.”
Blocked.
“It’s not racist that the author wrote this racist thing in.”
“Audiobooks aren’t…”
Blocked.
“I only buy books that I like. I don’t see color…”
Blocked.
“I don’t care if the author is problematic…”
Blocked.
“Red Rising is my favorite book.”
Blocked.
“It’s not racist that the author wrote this racist thing in.”
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Blocked.
“It’s okay to support Harry Potter while not liking JKR.”
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“It’s okay to support Harry Potter while not liking JKR.”
Blocked.
September 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Blocked.
“It’s okay to support Harry Potter while not liking JKR.”
Blocked.
“It’s okay to support Harry Potter while not liking JKR.”
Blocked.
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I’d like to propose “Fuck ICE” as a universal greeting for hello and goodbye, like “Aloha.”
Try it today!
Try it today!
September 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I’d like to propose “Fuck ICE” as a universal greeting for hello and goodbye, like “Aloha.”
Try it today!
Try it today!
I cleaned out my garage and found some old stories I wrote from 5th and 6th grade, so I'm making it the internet's problem by sharing these... masterpieces? with y'all.
Full video on my YT! www.youtube.com/@kristinamba...
#readingvlog #booksky #indieauthor
Full video on my YT! www.youtube.com/@kristinamba...
#readingvlog #booksky #indieauthor
August 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I cleaned out my garage and found some old stories I wrote from 5th and 6th grade, so I'm making it the internet's problem by sharing these... masterpieces? with y'all.
Full video on my YT! www.youtube.com/@kristinamba...
#readingvlog #booksky #indieauthor
Full video on my YT! www.youtube.com/@kristinamba...
#readingvlog #booksky #indieauthor
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The State of Illinois at this time has received no requests or outreach from the federal government asking if we need assistance, and we have made no requests for federal intervention.
August 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The State of Illinois at this time has received no requests or outreach from the federal government asking if we need assistance, and we have made no requests for federal intervention.
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The safety of the people of Illinois is always my top priority.
There is no emergency that warrants the President of the United States federalizing the Illinois National Guard, deploying the National Guard from other states, or sending active duty military within our own borders.
There is no emergency that warrants the President of the United States federalizing the Illinois National Guard, deploying the National Guard from other states, or sending active duty military within our own borders.
August 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The safety of the people of Illinois is always my top priority.
There is no emergency that warrants the President of the United States federalizing the Illinois National Guard, deploying the National Guard from other states, or sending active duty military within our own borders.
There is no emergency that warrants the President of the United States federalizing the Illinois National Guard, deploying the National Guard from other states, or sending active duty military within our own borders.
A bit about me!
While I mostly yippity yap about my books, there’s a bit more to me than I usually post!
#booksky #indieauthor #readdiverse #readindie #bookfyp
While I mostly yippity yap about my books, there’s a bit more to me than I usually post!
#booksky #indieauthor #readdiverse #readindie #bookfyp
August 24, 2025 at 3:02 AM
A bit about me!
While I mostly yippity yap about my books, there’s a bit more to me than I usually post!
#booksky #indieauthor #readdiverse #readindie #bookfyp
While I mostly yippity yap about my books, there’s a bit more to me than I usually post!
#booksky #indieauthor #readdiverse #readindie #bookfyp
Who needs to actually write their book series (points finger at self) when you can instead design more funny bookmarks and add them to your shop?
Anyway, I guess I'll get back to writing and not procrastinating these dang edits.... ;)
#booktube #booktok #fantasybook #author #indieauthor #booksky
Anyway, I guess I'll get back to writing and not procrastinating these dang edits.... ;)
#booktube #booktok #fantasybook #author #indieauthor #booksky
August 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Who needs to actually write their book series (points finger at self) when you can instead design more funny bookmarks and add them to your shop?
Anyway, I guess I'll get back to writing and not procrastinating these dang edits.... ;)
#booktube #booktok #fantasybook #author #indieauthor #booksky
Anyway, I guess I'll get back to writing and not procrastinating these dang edits.... ;)
#booktube #booktok #fantasybook #author #indieauthor #booksky
My story feels like… A tyrannical government finally getting what’s been coming to it for years in a slow burn revenge and very messy revolution. #booksky 📚💙🪐
August 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
My story feels like… A tyrannical government finally getting what’s been coming to it for years in a slow burn revenge and very messy revolution. #booksky 📚💙🪐
For fans of court politics, slow burn revenge, revolution, epic battles, detailed worldbuilding, and high fantasy the way it should be.
The Psalms of Fire & Fury political fantasy series- books I & II are out now! #fantasybooks #readwomenauthors #diversifyyourbookshelf #booksky 📚💙🪐
The Psalms of Fire & Fury political fantasy series- books I & II are out now! #fantasybooks #readwomenauthors #diversifyyourbookshelf #booksky 📚💙🪐
August 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
For fans of court politics, slow burn revenge, revolution, epic battles, detailed worldbuilding, and high fantasy the way it should be.
The Psalms of Fire & Fury political fantasy series- books I & II are out now! #fantasybooks #readwomenauthors #diversifyyourbookshelf #booksky 📚💙🪐
The Psalms of Fire & Fury political fantasy series- books I & II are out now! #fantasybooks #readwomenauthors #diversifyyourbookshelf #booksky 📚💙🪐
I have been selected to be an author at the 40th anniversary Printer's Row Literary Fest in Chicago! This is the Midwest's largest + oldest free outdoor literary festival, attracting up to 100K visitors each year! Save the date for Saturday Sept 6 and Sunday Sept 7![more details coming!]
#booksky
#booksky
The Largest Book Festival in the Midwest! Printers Row Lit Fest!
YouTube video by Printers Row Lit Fest
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August 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I have been selected to be an author at the 40th anniversary Printer's Row Literary Fest in Chicago! This is the Midwest's largest + oldest free outdoor literary festival, attracting up to 100K visitors each year! Save the date for Saturday Sept 6 and Sunday Sept 7![more details coming!]
#booksky
#booksky
My author goals for this month… bc somehow it is already August?!?!
📕Read through draft 1 of Project Wings
📗Complete notes for draft 2 of Project Wings
📘Get new business cards
📙Hit 4k followers on Tiktok
What author and writing goals do y’all have this month?
#booksky 💙📚 #indieauthor
📕Read through draft 1 of Project Wings
📗Complete notes for draft 2 of Project Wings
📘Get new business cards
📙Hit 4k followers on Tiktok
What author and writing goals do y’all have this month?
#booksky 💙📚 #indieauthor
August 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
My author goals for this month… bc somehow it is already August?!?!
📕Read through draft 1 of Project Wings
📗Complete notes for draft 2 of Project Wings
📘Get new business cards
📙Hit 4k followers on Tiktok
What author and writing goals do y’all have this month?
#booksky 💙📚 #indieauthor
📕Read through draft 1 of Project Wings
📗Complete notes for draft 2 of Project Wings
📘Get new business cards
📙Hit 4k followers on Tiktok
What author and writing goals do y’all have this month?
#booksky 💙📚 #indieauthor
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New month, new book!
Something soothing about a physical book :)
“The Fallout of Fallacy” by @kristinambarbee.bsky.social
Something soothing about a physical book :)
“The Fallout of Fallacy” by @kristinambarbee.bsky.social
August 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
New month, new book!
Something soothing about a physical book :)
“The Fallout of Fallacy” by @kristinambarbee.bsky.social
Something soothing about a physical book :)
“The Fallout of Fallacy” by @kristinambarbee.bsky.social
When your kingdom is built on lies…it’s destined to burn. 🔥 In The Fallout of Fallacy, truth is as dangerous as any sword. A brutal history. A deadly secret. A fight for justice in six fractured countries . www.kristinambarbee.shop #BookSky 🪐📚💙 #readingcommunity #fantasybooks #indieauthor
August 1, 2025 at 2:44 AM
When your kingdom is built on lies…it’s destined to burn. 🔥 In The Fallout of Fallacy, truth is as dangerous as any sword. A brutal history. A deadly secret. A fight for justice in six fractured countries . www.kristinambarbee.shop #BookSky 🪐📚💙 #readingcommunity #fantasybooks #indieauthor
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Fuck Mango Mussolini and his fake fentanyl crisis.
July 31, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Fuck Mango Mussolini and his fake fentanyl crisis.
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All I think about when I hear people say that it’s bad taste to dance on Hulk Hogan’s grave is that Emmett Till’s monument had to be replaced with a 500lb steel bulletproof monument because white people simply won’t stop riddling it with bullets. So now it just has tons of dents. From bullets.
July 28, 2025 at 1:12 AM
All I think about when I hear people say that it’s bad taste to dance on Hulk Hogan’s grave is that Emmett Till’s monument had to be replaced with a 500lb steel bulletproof monument because white people simply won’t stop riddling it with bullets. So now it just has tons of dents. From bullets.