Margot Atwell
@margotatwell.bsky.social
Writer, editor,publisher, creative funding expert in Brooklyn. Editor of ABSOLUTE PLEASURE. Previously @feministpress & @kickstarter. She/they 🌈📚
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Margot Atwell
@margotatwell.bsky.social
· Sep 12
ABSOLUTE PLEASURE, an anthology of trans and queer writers on The Rocky Horror Picture Show, launches next week with some great events in New York and elsewhere. I am incredibly proud of this collection and the in-person spaces and conversations we are creating. absolutepleasurebook.com
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“There’s absolutely more need, but less food. It’s bad.”
The shutdown is pushing federal workers to food banks, just as SNAP is set to expire.
The shutdown is pushing federal workers to food banks, just as SNAP is set to expire.
The shutdown is pushing federal workers to food banks—just as SNAP is set to expire
"There's absolutely more need, but less food. It's bad."
www.motherjones.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:19 PM
“There’s absolutely more need, but less food. It’s bad.”
The shutdown is pushing federal workers to food banks, just as SNAP is set to expire.
The shutdown is pushing federal workers to food banks, just as SNAP is set to expire.
It was fun talking to Jenn for the Turn the Page Podcast 🎃👻🦇💜💋
Here's 374E! This year marks the 50th anniversary of ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW-- so Jessikah and Jenn spoke with contributors to ABSOLUTE PLEASURE: QUEER PERSPECTIVES ON ROCKY HORROR. @margotatwell.bsky.social @rotbacchus.bsky.social
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October 31, 2025 at 6:21 PM
It was fun talking to Jenn for the Turn the Page Podcast 🎃👻🦇💜💋
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Mutual aid is resistance.
Build community, share joy, feed kids, save lives.
Build community, share joy, feed kids, save lives.
While the feds continue to play stupid games, SNAP recipients are set to lose food aid for the next month. In the Bay Area, a growing number of restaurants are stepping up to help, and we're maintaining the list. Share with anyone who needs it. www.coyotemedia.org/these-bay-ar...
These Bay Area Restaurants Are Offering Free Food to SNAP Recipients
Amid a government shutdown that will cut off aid for 42 million Americans, local food scene folks plan to pick up the slack.
www.coyotemedia.org
October 28, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Mutual aid is resistance.
Build community, share joy, feed kids, save lives.
Build community, share joy, feed kids, save lives.
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While thinking about the No Kings protests, I realized something. Trump isn't acting like a king. He's acting like a CEO. This isn't a monarchy, this is late stage capitalism. America is being treated as a business acquisition. He's stripping it for parts before dumping it like a fucking Toys R Us.
October 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
While thinking about the No Kings protests, I realized something. Trump isn't acting like a king. He's acting like a CEO. This isn't a monarchy, this is late stage capitalism. America is being treated as a business acquisition. He's stripping it for parts before dumping it like a fucking Toys R Us.
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On Tuesday, October 21st—Ursula's birthday—we'll announce the recipient of the 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction! Join Theo Downes-Le Guin and guest host Ebon Moss-Bachrach on YouTube for a live announcement at 9 am PDT.
The announcement will happen here: www.youtube.com/@ursula.k.le...
The announcement will happen here: www.youtube.com/@ursula.k.le...
October 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
On Tuesday, October 21st—Ursula's birthday—we'll announce the recipient of the 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction! Join Theo Downes-Le Guin and guest host Ebon Moss-Bachrach on YouTube for a live announcement at 9 am PDT.
The announcement will happen here: www.youtube.com/@ursula.k.le...
The announcement will happen here: www.youtube.com/@ursula.k.le...
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Tens of millions of people have died from Covid.
Every country should have responded with record investments in public health infrastructure.
Instead the US government is putting us all at greater risk of more catastrophes by firing hundreds of top scientists whose job is to prevent outbreaks.
Every country should have responded with record investments in public health infrastructure.
Instead the US government is putting us all at greater risk of more catastrophes by firing hundreds of top scientists whose job is to prevent outbreaks.
October 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Tens of millions of people have died from Covid.
Every country should have responded with record investments in public health infrastructure.
Instead the US government is putting us all at greater risk of more catastrophes by firing hundreds of top scientists whose job is to prevent outbreaks.
Every country should have responded with record investments in public health infrastructure.
Instead the US government is putting us all at greater risk of more catastrophes by firing hundreds of top scientists whose job is to prevent outbreaks.
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Hey, I know books are expensive and money is tight right now.
But if there's a brand new book you really wanna read — including my own Lessons in Magic and Disaster — you can help get the book into way more hands by requesting it from your local library!
It's easy! Check your library's website.
But if there's a brand new book you really wanna read — including my own Lessons in Magic and Disaster — you can help get the book into way more hands by requesting it from your local library!
It's easy! Check your library's website.
September 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Hey, I know books are expensive and money is tight right now.
But if there's a brand new book you really wanna read — including my own Lessons in Magic and Disaster — you can help get the book into way more hands by requesting it from your local library!
It's easy! Check your library's website.
But if there's a brand new book you really wanna read — including my own Lessons in Magic and Disaster — you can help get the book into way more hands by requesting it from your local library!
It's easy! Check your library's website.
Tonight in Brooklyn, join me at Franklin Park for the World Transsexual Forum, where I'll be in conversation with two of the writers in the book and the delightful @jeannethornton.bsky.social and Anton Solominik.
September 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Tonight in Brooklyn, join me at Franklin Park for the World Transsexual Forum, where I'll be in conversation with two of the writers in the book and the delightful @jeannethornton.bsky.social and Anton Solominik.
Today, I'll be doing an event in Somerville, MA with @allshewrotebks.bsky.social and Full Body Cast will perform fan favorites from Rocky Horror. Then tomorrow, I'll be back in Brooklyn and talking with @jeannethornton.bsky.social and @magsvisaggio.com Mel King and Anton Solomonik. #rockyhorror
September 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Today, I'll be doing an event in Somerville, MA with @allshewrotebks.bsky.social and Full Body Cast will perform fan favorites from Rocky Horror. Then tomorrow, I'll be back in Brooklyn and talking with @jeannethornton.bsky.social and @magsvisaggio.com Mel King and Anton Solomonik. #rockyhorror
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From this morning on NPR Morning Edition, re ABSOLUTE PLEASURE (cc @margotatwell.bsky.social ) www.npr.org/2025/09/26/n...
September 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
From this morning on NPR Morning Edition, re ABSOLUTE PLEASURE (cc @margotatwell.bsky.social ) www.npr.org/2025/09/26/n...
The next stops on the ABSOLUTE PLEASURE Tour: Brooklyn, Providence, and Boston!
September 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The next stops on the ABSOLUTE PLEASURE Tour: Brooklyn, Providence, and Boston!
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My contributor copies of ABSOLUTE PLEASURE arrived today from @margotatwell.bsky.social l and @feministpress.bsky.social ress - a dream come true!! Can't wait to read all these wonderful takes on one of my favorite movies
September 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
My contributor copies of ABSOLUTE PLEASURE arrived today from @margotatwell.bsky.social l and @feministpress.bsky.social ress - a dream come true!! Can't wait to read all these wonderful takes on one of my favorite movies
It's pub day for ABSOLUTE PLEASURE! It's such a thrill to get to share this incredible collection of essays by 25 brilliant, funny, earnest, thoughtful, talented writers with the world.
#RockyHorror #RockyHorrorPictureShow
#RockyHorror #RockyHorrorPictureShow
September 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
It's pub day for ABSOLUTE PLEASURE! It's such a thrill to get to share this incredible collection of essays by 25 brilliant, funny, earnest, thoughtful, talented writers with the world.
#RockyHorror #RockyHorrorPictureShow
#RockyHorror #RockyHorrorPictureShow
I haven't sent On the Books in a minute, but here's one that talks about launching an anthology, with bonus content about how Gay Pride Month was a little bit more Queer Wrath Month for me this year. buttondown.com/onthebooks/a...
Launching a book: Absolute Pleasure
The last time I launched a book with my name on the cover (Derby Life) was ten years ago. Since then, I’ve been involved in launching dozens of books (or...
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September 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I haven't sent On the Books in a minute, but here's one that talks about launching an anthology, with bonus content about how Gay Pride Month was a little bit more Queer Wrath Month for me this year. buttondown.com/onthebooks/a...
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I am reading books by trans women tonight. And then I will write about them, and publish those thoughts.
They want us scared. They want to deplatform us. Fuck them, culture work still matters.
They want us scared. They want to deplatform us. Fuck them, culture work still matters.
September 11, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I am reading books by trans women tonight. And then I will write about them, and publish those thoughts.
They want us scared. They want to deplatform us. Fuck them, culture work still matters.
They want us scared. They want to deplatform us. Fuck them, culture work still matters.
I hate how often this is relevant. 😡
From ‘The Onion’ Editorial Board: It Is Journalism’s Sacred Duty To Endanger The Lives Of As Many Trans People As Possible https://theonion.com/it-is-journalism-s-sacred-duty-to-endanger-the-lives-of-1850126997/
September 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I hate how often this is relevant. 😡
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#RockyHorrorPictureShow book, "Absolute Pleasure" out next week! Great title.
ABSOLUTE PLEASURE, an anthology of trans and queer writers on The Rocky Horror Picture Show, launches next week with some great events in New York and elsewhere. I am incredibly proud of this collection and the in-person spaces and conversations we are creating. absolutepleasurebook.com
September 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
#RockyHorrorPictureShow book, "Absolute Pleasure" out next week! Great title.
Absolute Pleasure is in incredible company! 🤩
Again, one of the only nice things about working 4-10s out of town is coming back to a pile of mail. This week's haul is particularly fun.
September 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Absolute Pleasure is in incredible company! 🤩
ABSOLUTE PLEASURE, an anthology of trans and queer writers on The Rocky Horror Picture Show, launches next week with some great events in New York and elsewhere. I am incredibly proud of this collection and the in-person spaces and conversations we are creating. absolutepleasurebook.com
September 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
ABSOLUTE PLEASURE, an anthology of trans and queer writers on The Rocky Horror Picture Show, launches next week with some great events in New York and elsewhere. I am incredibly proud of this collection and the in-person spaces and conversations we are creating. absolutepleasurebook.com
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Noting that there is a very excellent launch party planned for this book at 3 Dollar Bill next week! I will be working the door for the first part; please come through and say hello 👋 🦇 👄 www.eventim.us/event/ABSOLU...
September 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Noting that there is a very excellent launch party planned for this book at 3 Dollar Bill next week! I will be working the door for the first part; please come through and say hello 👋 🦇 👄 www.eventim.us/event/ABSOLU...
It's so exciting to see copies of Absolute Pleasure out in the world! I'm so grateful to the incredible writers, talented professionals, and generous backers who have helped make this book real! 📕💋
Celebrating the 50th anniversary: so @margotatwell.bsky.social put together this choice looking anthology on the impact of _Rocky Horror_ from a queer perspective with folks like @sarahgailey.bsky.social and @gracelavery.bsky.social and more, and I supported the Kickstarter for it and here it is!
September 11, 2025 at 4:50 AM
It's so exciting to see copies of Absolute Pleasure out in the world! I'm so grateful to the incredible writers, talented professionals, and generous backers who have helped make this book real! 📕💋
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Hell yes. Go after all of them. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Apple Sued by Authors for Copyright Infringement
On Friday, authors Grady Hendrix and Jennifer Roberson filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Apple accusing the company of illegally using their books to train its AI.
www.publishersweekly.com
September 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Hell yes. Go after all of them. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Buttondown is now very loudly advertising on their landing page that they will do the newsletter migration for you if you want off the Nazi site.
They did mine, and it was painless. The only pain point I've had is how Substack handled paid subscriptions–Buttondown fixed their mess.
They did mine, and it was painless. The only pain point I've had is how Substack handled paid subscriptions–Buttondown fixed their mess.
August 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Buttondown is now very loudly advertising on their landing page that they will do the newsletter migration for you if you want off the Nazi site.
They did mine, and it was painless. The only pain point I've had is how Substack handled paid subscriptions–Buttondown fixed their mess.
They did mine, and it was painless. The only pain point I've had is how Substack handled paid subscriptions–Buttondown fixed their mess.
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Amy Sherald says the Smithsonian suggested removing a painting of a transgender woman as the Statue of Liberty from her upcoming show at the National Portrait Gallery “to avoid provoking President Trump.” Sherald: “I cannot in good conscience comply with a culture of censorship”
Amy Sherald Cancels Her Smithsonian Show, Citing Censorship
www.nytimes.com
July 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Amy Sherald says the Smithsonian suggested removing a painting of a transgender woman as the Statue of Liberty from her upcoming show at the National Portrait Gallery “to avoid provoking President Trump.” Sherald: “I cannot in good conscience comply with a culture of censorship”