Max Wilde🖖 🏳️⚧️they/he
@maxwildestories.bsky.social
Trans/queer SFF Writer | Content Strategist | Workshop Facilitator helping folks distill their stories and capture their magic
https://ko-fi.com/maxwildestories
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More about me: They/he pronouns, I’m a genderfluid, bi, polyam Switch because decisions bore me 😂😂
I live in KC and do marketing writing as my day job, try and fail to roller skate, and have a four year old who’s my fellow chaos goblin.
My idea of fun is multi-hour video essays on YouTube.
I live in KC and do marketing writing as my day job, try and fail to roller skate, and have a four year old who’s my fellow chaos goblin.
My idea of fun is multi-hour video essays on YouTube.
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TIL Edmund Fitzgerald, namesake of the ship lost with all hands in a Lake Superior storm in November 1975, had a great uncle Edmond Fitzgerald who also had a ship named after him, the Edmond Fitzgerald, which was lost with all hands in a Lake Erie storm in November 1883
How the Fitzgerald Sank Twice
An excerpt
greatlakespeopleandplaces.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:09 PM
TIL Edmund Fitzgerald, namesake of the ship lost with all hands in a Lake Superior storm in November 1975, had a great uncle Edmond Fitzgerald who also had a ship named after him, the Edmond Fitzgerald, which was lost with all hands in a Lake Erie storm in November 1883
I’m watching an octopus documentary and loooked up “why no one says octopi anymore.”
It says we don’t because you only do the plural -i ending for words that come from Latin and octopus has a Greek origin.
But the word “polyamory” exists so maybe language is dumb and rules aren’t real.
#WordNerd
It says we don’t because you only do the plural -i ending for words that come from Latin and octopus has a Greek origin.
But the word “polyamory” exists so maybe language is dumb and rules aren’t real.
#WordNerd
November 21, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I’m watching an octopus documentary and loooked up “why no one says octopi anymore.”
It says we don’t because you only do the plural -i ending for words that come from Latin and octopus has a Greek origin.
But the word “polyamory” exists so maybe language is dumb and rules aren’t real.
#WordNerd
It says we don’t because you only do the plural -i ending for words that come from Latin and octopus has a Greek origin.
But the word “polyamory” exists so maybe language is dumb and rules aren’t real.
#WordNerd
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👩🌾 Grab your tools
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
👩🌾 Grab your tools
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…And now my novel has landed on BookPage’s Best Fiction of the Year list. Ha! Look at her flying. ✨
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Full list here: www.bookpage.com/best-books/b...
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Full list here: www.bookpage.com/best-books/b...
November 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
…And now my novel has landed on BookPage’s Best Fiction of the Year list. Ha! Look at her flying. ✨
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Full list here: www.bookpage.com/best-books/b...
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Full list here: www.bookpage.com/best-books/b...
My related thought to this was why isn’t there an inverse (Im)Purity Ball where we celebrate teens’ rights to bodily autonomy.
Satanists should have their own confession but instead of absolving sins, they rank them based on coolness.
November 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
My related thought to this was why isn’t there an inverse (Im)Purity Ball where we celebrate teens’ rights to bodily autonomy.
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The start of Chapter One from The Chosen One Con.
Back it on Backerkit! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
Back it on Backerkit! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
November 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The start of Chapter One from The Chosen One Con.
Back it on Backerkit! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
Back it on Backerkit! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
Satanists should have their own confession but instead of absolving sins, they rank them based on coolness.
November 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Satanists should have their own confession but instead of absolving sins, they rank them based on coolness.
As a trans survivor of CSA, I can’t explain how much of a gut punch this is. Propoganda 101– accuse and confuse.
It was never about us. It was always so they can further the capitalist patriarchy, which sexualizes and commodifies children.
It was never about us. It was always so they can further the capitalist patriarchy, which sexualizes and commodifies children.
I cannot begin to properly articulate how upsetting it is to have had people baselessly accuse trans people of being groomers and pedophiles only for it to come out that they were deliberately doing this as part of a project to provide cover to actual groomers and pedophiles in positions of power
November 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
As a trans survivor of CSA, I can’t explain how much of a gut punch this is. Propoganda 101– accuse and confuse.
It was never about us. It was always so they can further the capitalist patriarchy, which sexualizes and commodifies children.
It was never about us. It was always so they can further the capitalist patriarchy, which sexualizes and commodifies children.
As someone who’s had depression since the age of 10, this hits hard. But Katelyn’s right— we have to live. We have to experience joy. And we need each other to get through this.
For my newsletter, I wrote a little about how there seems to be a recent rash of trans people taking their own lives. Please take care of yourselves this holiday season, I promise you that there are people who want to help you if you're struggling. www.burnsnotice.com/if-youre-tra...
If You're Trans, You Have to Live - Sick Burns
Content Warning: This post will have light discussion of trans-related suicide, please take care of yourself. Here is a recap of my last two weeks! Apologies again for not getting out a recap last week. Every time there is an election, the week after election day is my busiest of
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November 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
As someone who’s had depression since the age of 10, this hits hard. But Katelyn’s right— we have to live. We have to experience joy. And we need each other to get through this.
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Hi new people!
I have a book!!
Punk rocker Giulia crosses paths with a literal goddess back stage and whoops, the new fling's ex wants to OD the world on old magic and double whoops, turns out Giulia has some new magic powers too
Full blurb and shopping links ⤵️
katelynforrest.com/once-upon-a-...
I have a book!!
Punk rocker Giulia crosses paths with a literal goddess back stage and whoops, the new fling's ex wants to OD the world on old magic and double whoops, turns out Giulia has some new magic powers too
Full blurb and shopping links ⤵️
katelynforrest.com/once-upon-a-...
Once Upon a Punk Show
For Giulia Caesari, a small-time punk singer chasing a stage high, embracing the chaos of her life is a night in the mosh pit. Until she learns chaos is not an abstract thing. Chaos is a flesh and …
katelynforrest.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Hi new people!
I have a book!!
Punk rocker Giulia crosses paths with a literal goddess back stage and whoops, the new fling's ex wants to OD the world on old magic and double whoops, turns out Giulia has some new magic powers too
Full blurb and shopping links ⤵️
katelynforrest.com/once-upon-a-...
I have a book!!
Punk rocker Giulia crosses paths with a literal goddess back stage and whoops, the new fling's ex wants to OD the world on old magic and double whoops, turns out Giulia has some new magic powers too
Full blurb and shopping links ⤵️
katelynforrest.com/once-upon-a-...
I don’t know how often I need to learn this lesson, but I never regret admitting when I’m struggling. I’m always reminded of the people in my corner and who support me. Posting this as a reminder to myself and others. Let folks know how they can be there for you.
September 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I don’t know how often I need to learn this lesson, but I never regret admitting when I’m struggling. I’m always reminded of the people in my corner and who support me. Posting this as a reminder to myself and others. Let folks know how they can be there for you.
Remember when the most worrying thing we’d come across online was Rick Roll links? Me too.
Rick Roll Rick Ashley GIF
Alt: Rick Roll Rick Ashley GIF of white man with red hair and blazer dancing
media.tenor.com
September 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Remember when the most worrying thing we’d come across online was Rick Roll links? Me too.
I think we’re all trying to navigate this ever present feeling of fear, panic, and dread.
But somehow also have to continue to work, create, and promote ourselves. My brain only wants to focus a couple of days per week. How do y’all manage to get yourself into “work mode?” Looking for suggestions.
But somehow also have to continue to work, create, and promote ourselves. My brain only wants to focus a couple of days per week. How do y’all manage to get yourself into “work mode?” Looking for suggestions.
September 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I think we’re all trying to navigate this ever present feeling of fear, panic, and dread.
But somehow also have to continue to work, create, and promote ourselves. My brain only wants to focus a couple of days per week. How do y’all manage to get yourself into “work mode?” Looking for suggestions.
But somehow also have to continue to work, create, and promote ourselves. My brain only wants to focus a couple of days per week. How do y’all manage to get yourself into “work mode?” Looking for suggestions.
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YOU CANNOT GRIND THE BONES OF YOUR ENEMIES INTO DUST TOMORROW IF YOU DO NOT TOUCH SOMETHING SOFT.
September 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
YOU CANNOT GRIND THE BONES OF YOUR ENEMIES INTO DUST TOMORROW IF YOU DO NOT TOUCH SOMETHING SOFT.
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Might as well say what you mean with your whole chest and stand ten toes down in it, because no matter how palatable to their heinous beliefs you try and make yourself they're still gonna work to systematically disappear you either way.
September 17, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Might as well say what you mean with your whole chest and stand ten toes down in it, because no matter how palatable to their heinous beliefs you try and make yourself they're still gonna work to systematically disappear you either way.
This past week, more than any other, I've wanted to avoid social media. It's hard when your identity has been politicized, but I chose a career in marketing where I have to learn to deal with it.
My compromise is to spend more time in spaces that have made me feel welcome and valued. Like here.
My compromise is to spend more time in spaces that have made me feel welcome and valued. Like here.
September 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
This past week, more than any other, I've wanted to avoid social media. It's hard when your identity has been politicized, but I chose a career in marketing where I have to learn to deal with it.
My compromise is to spend more time in spaces that have made me feel welcome and valued. Like here.
My compromise is to spend more time in spaces that have made me feel welcome and valued. Like here.
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Would suggest anyone who's interested in knowing more about gun violence--causes, solutions--to take the free (unless you want a certificate, then nominal charge) Johns Hopkins course on Coursera. Goes deep, challenges a lot of what you think you know.
Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change
Offered by Johns Hopkins University. Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change is designed to provide learners with the best ... Enroll for free.
www.coursera.org
September 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Would suggest anyone who's interested in knowing more about gun violence--causes, solutions--to take the free (unless you want a certificate, then nominal charge) Johns Hopkins course on Coursera. Goes deep, challenges a lot of what you think you know.
It’s so hard to be creative and post here when you’re stuck in survival mode.
I'm short on rent and even though I have a new client (yay), they were only to partial pay. My kiddo started school so can now look for FT work but need help to get there.
I have VN/ PP under CadenceVivace
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I'm short on rent and even though I have a new client (yay), they were only to partial pay. My kiddo started school so can now look for FT work but need help to get there.
I have VN/ PP under CadenceVivace
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August 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
It’s so hard to be creative and post here when you’re stuck in survival mode.
I'm short on rent and even though I have a new client (yay), they were only to partial pay. My kiddo started school so can now look for FT work but need help to get there.
I have VN/ PP under CadenceVivace
0/330
I'm short on rent and even though I have a new client (yay), they were only to partial pay. My kiddo started school so can now look for FT work but need help to get there.
I have VN/ PP under CadenceVivace
0/330
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“During the course of the 26-day sit-in, the Black Panther Party played a leading support role in providing food for the demonstrators. Over and over again, the disabled protesters credited the BPP with literally sustaining their struggle, “keeping us alive body and soul,” as one person put it.”
In 1977, Disabled activists occupied the Federal Building in San Francisco to demand the passage of Section 504— legislation to protect against disability discrimination.When the building was cordoned off, in an effort to starve activists out, The Black Panthers *Broke In* to deliver them hot meals.
The 504 Protests and the Black Panther Party – Disability Social History Project
disabilityhistory.org
August 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
“During the course of the 26-day sit-in, the Black Panther Party played a leading support role in providing food for the demonstrators. Over and over again, the disabled protesters credited the BPP with literally sustaining their struggle, “keeping us alive body and soul,” as one person put it.”
What fascinates me in DS9 and now with B5 is when a society considers abandoning their core values once presented with an existential threat. When you survive, how’s does your communal identity have to shift? This is the question I ask in my WIP.
I’m watching Babylon 5 for the first time and there have been times where:
“Oh no, they’re going to become my emotional support war criminal aren’t they.”
“Oh no, they’re going to become my emotional support war criminal aren’t they.”
two men standing next to each other with the words " i 'm going to take a vow of silence "
Alt: two alien men standing next to each other with the words " i 'm going to take a vow of silence concerning this entire conversation”
media.tenor.com
August 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
What fascinates me in DS9 and now with B5 is when a society considers abandoning their core values once presented with an existential threat. When you survive, how’s does your communal identity have to shift? This is the question I ask in my WIP.
I’m watching Babylon 5 for the first time and there have been times where:
“Oh no, they’re going to become my emotional support war criminal aren’t they.”
“Oh no, they’re going to become my emotional support war criminal aren’t they.”
two men standing next to each other with the words " i 'm going to take a vow of silence "
Alt: two alien men standing next to each other with the words " i 'm going to take a vow of silence concerning this entire conversation”
media.tenor.com
August 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I’m watching Babylon 5 for the first time and there have been times where:
“Oh no, they’re going to become my emotional support war criminal aren’t they.”
“Oh no, they’re going to become my emotional support war criminal aren’t they.”
“Uptown Girl” by Billy Joel comes on my playlist while I walk to my bus stop.
*Me jamming to it until about 2/3 in*
“Wait…is my romantic subplot just ‘Uptown Girl’ in space with lesbians?!”
*Me jamming to it until about 2/3 in*
“Wait…is my romantic subplot just ‘Uptown Girl’ in space with lesbians?!”
a man is holding his hand to his chin and making a surprised face .
Alt: a man is holding his hand to his chin and making a surprised face .
media.tenor.com
August 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
“Uptown Girl” by Billy Joel comes on my playlist while I walk to my bus stop.
*Me jamming to it until about 2/3 in*
“Wait…is my romantic subplot just ‘Uptown Girl’ in space with lesbians?!”
*Me jamming to it until about 2/3 in*
“Wait…is my romantic subplot just ‘Uptown Girl’ in space with lesbians?!”
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liberals can’t even handle anyone to their left criticizing democrats like pete buttigieg and gavin newsom 3 years before the presidential primary about how they have shifted right on trans issues and homeless policies. when is the right time to criticize them????
August 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
liberals can’t even handle anyone to their left criticizing democrats like pete buttigieg and gavin newsom 3 years before the presidential primary about how they have shifted right on trans issues and homeless policies. when is the right time to criticize them????
I just want to brag on @robertwest.bsky.social for a second. They chose the 10K goal for August’s RDC and hit it last night. Then, they told me they're only like three chapters from finishing their first draft and I'm so proud. It shows that having a place to track your progress is so motivating.
August 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I just want to brag on @robertwest.bsky.social for a second. They chose the 10K goal for August’s RDC and hit it last night. Then, they told me they're only like three chapters from finishing their first draft and I'm so proud. It shows that having a place to track your progress is so motivating.