Jenny Hamilton
@readingtheend.bsky.social
she/her. southern geek feminist and scholar of boning. bylines at NYT Book Review, Booklist, Strange Horizons, Lady Business, Reactor. author of SFF romance column Ships in the Night for Reactor.
I was sitting by these Turkish bros at the coffee shop, and one of them was earnestly explaining the plot of Fullmetal Alchemist to the other one. he was like "because of the law of equivalent exchange, he does not have a body anymore" and his bro was like "sick"
February 17, 2026 at 12:34 AM
I was sitting by these Turkish bros at the coffee shop, and one of them was earnestly explaining the plot of Fullmetal Alchemist to the other one. he was like "because of the law of equivalent exchange, he does not have a body anymore" and his bro was like "sick"
he's the Emissary so you have to believe him
February 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
he's the Emissary so you have to believe him
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Officially putting my eligible works out there, and casting my first hat into the ring for best (pro?) artist, because I think my work on this series' interior illustrations and special editions covers qualifies!
February 16, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Officially putting my eligible works out there, and casting my first hat into the ring for best (pro?) artist, because I think my work on this series' interior illustrations and special editions covers qualifies!
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Five had a playdate today and she kept running back and forth from her bedroom to my sister with research questions
Five: Five-A says girls don't like video games.
Sister: You are a girl. Do you like video games?
Five: Yes.
Sister: So some girls do like video games. It just depends on the person.
Five: Five-A says girls don't like video games.
Sister: You are a girl. Do you like video games?
Five: Yes.
Sister: So some girls do like video games. It just depends on the person.
February 16, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Five had a playdate today and she kept running back and forth from her bedroom to my sister with research questions
Five: Five-A says girls don't like video games.
Sister: You are a girl. Do you like video games?
Five: Yes.
Sister: So some girls do like video games. It just depends on the person.
Five: Five-A says girls don't like video games.
Sister: You are a girl. Do you like video games?
Five: Yes.
Sister: So some girls do like video games. It just depends on the person.
taught my parents what a fleshlight was this morning. not a great experience for any of us tbh. I did this on purpose, for no real reason, just because I wanted to tell them an advice column story.
February 15, 2026 at 10:42 PM
taught my parents what a fleshlight was this morning. not a great experience for any of us tbh. I did this on purpose, for no real reason, just because I wanted to tell them an advice column story.
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 15, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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If somebody you read and even admired when you were a teenager turns out to be a bad person, that's not actually on you. And the technology doesn't exist yet to remove the things you've read from your brain, and any impact they may have had on your thinking.
February 14, 2026 at 5:37 PM
If somebody you read and even admired when you were a teenager turns out to be a bad person, that's not actually on you. And the technology doesn't exist yet to remove the things you've read from your brain, and any impact they may have had on your thinking.
chat what the fuck is this. Its body was as long as my middle finger. Aaaaa.
February 14, 2026 at 2:43 PM
chat what the fuck is this. Its body was as long as my middle finger. Aaaaa.
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Alex should have a *stack* of Fan Writer Hugos already. Definitely consider their work when nominating for the award this year.
I don’t usually campaign for awards, but this year I’ve decided to go for broke for a Fan Writer Hugo Award. Yay me!
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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Hugo Awards!
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
February 13, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Alex should have a *stack* of Fan Writer Hugos already. Definitely consider their work when nominating for the award this year.
Y'all, I think we gotta wrap it up. I think we gotta call it. Multiple people in this ER waiting room, MORE THAN ZERO AND ALSO MORE THAN ONE, have watched videos on their cell phones with full volume and no headphones. The world was a mistake, tech was a mistake.
(I'm fine, all fine)
(I'm fine, all fine)
February 14, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Y'all, I think we gotta wrap it up. I think we gotta call it. Multiple people in this ER waiting room, MORE THAN ZERO AND ALSO MORE THAN ONE, have watched videos on their cell phones with full volume and no headphones. The world was a mistake, tech was a mistake.
(I'm fine, all fine)
(I'm fine, all fine)
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so many families are in awful positions because ICE’s bullshit has collapsed the already fragile social safety net.
this family is living in their van in minnesota in winter. they’ve applied for help at over a dozen orgs and are still unhoused. with babies.
this family is living in their van in minnesota in winter. they’ve applied for help at over a dozen orgs and are still unhoused. with babies.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:46 PM
so many families are in awful positions because ICE’s bullshit has collapsed the already fragile social safety net.
this family is living in their van in minnesota in winter. they’ve applied for help at over a dozen orgs and are still unhoused. with babies.
this family is living in their van in minnesota in winter. they’ve applied for help at over a dozen orgs and are still unhoused. with babies.
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abolish ice
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February 13, 2026 at 5:58 PM
abolish ice
now available with 100% of proceeds going to "stand with minnesota" organizations 💜
shopbanner18.com/products/abo...
now available with 100% of proceeds going to "stand with minnesota" organizations 💜
shopbanner18.com/products/abo...
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Fresh in my inbox, & I want to shout out @skyekilaen.bsky.social's newsletter. Not just a great list of new queer romance, but a really thoughtful explanation of how she dealt with some authors using AI. Writing (& maintaining!) book recs is a lot of work, and I really appreciate her approach to it.
Queer Romance New & Recent Releases: February Edition – Skye Kilaen Writes Queer Romance
skyewritesromance.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Fresh in my inbox, & I want to shout out @skyekilaen.bsky.social's newsletter. Not just a great list of new queer romance, but a really thoughtful explanation of how she dealt with some authors using AI. Writing (& maintaining!) book recs is a lot of work, and I really appreciate her approach to it.
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🚨 A new Special Issue has been published today! The volume "(Un)defined YA / Series / Romance" features an introduction by Amanda K. Allen (@amandaallenphd.bsky.social) and six research articles. Follow the link and keep reading to discover them: www.jprstudies.org/special-issu...
#RomanceResearch
#RomanceResearch
Special Issue: (Un)defined YA / Series / Romance | Journal of Popular Romance Studies
www.jprstudies.org
December 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
🚨 A new Special Issue has been published today! The volume "(Un)defined YA / Series / Romance" features an introduction by Amanda K. Allen (@amandaallenphd.bsky.social) and six research articles. Follow the link and keep reading to discover them: www.jprstudies.org/special-issu...
#RomanceResearch
#RomanceResearch
EVERYBODY NOMINATE ALEX, NOMINATE THEM SO HARD IT'S VISIBLE FROM SPACE
I can't say enough about Alex's presence in the SFF community, their generous and thoughtful reviewing, and the work they do to uplift marginalized creators.
I can't say enough about Alex's presence in the SFF community, their generous and thoughtful reviewing, and the work they do to uplift marginalized creators.
I don’t usually campaign for awards, but this year I’ve decided to go for broke for a Fan Writer Hugo Award. Yay me!
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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Hugo Awards!
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
February 13, 2026 at 4:43 PM
EVERYBODY NOMINATE ALEX, NOMINATE THEM SO HARD IT'S VISIBLE FROM SPACE
I can't say enough about Alex's presence in the SFF community, their generous and thoughtful reviewing, and the work they do to uplift marginalized creators.
I can't say enough about Alex's presence in the SFF community, their generous and thoughtful reviewing, and the work they do to uplift marginalized creators.
oh fuck *starts crying* I think I can go to Spring Break again this year, oh fuck oh God that would be so amazing
www.springbreakartshow.com
www.springbreakartshow.com
SPRING/BREAK Art Show - HOME
www.springbreakartshow.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
oh fuck *starts crying* I think I can go to Spring Break again this year, oh fuck oh God that would be so amazing
www.springbreakartshow.com
www.springbreakartshow.com
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Meet the American Girl Doll Influencers Protesting ICE
Some may find it surprising, but for those creating the content, it makes perfect sense: "We've been radicalized since the Nineties!"
Some may find it surprising, but for those creating the content, it makes perfect sense: "We've been radicalized since the Nineties!"
Meet the American Girl Doll Influencers Protesting ICE
Creators making content using American Girl dolls are getting political, staging protests and making memes to protest ICE.
www.rollingstone.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Meet the American Girl Doll Influencers Protesting ICE
Some may find it surprising, but for those creating the content, it makes perfect sense: "We've been radicalized since the Nineties!"
Some may find it surprising, but for those creating the content, it makes perfect sense: "We've been radicalized since the Nineties!"
y'all I have not watched a single moment of Heated Rivalry for ONE MONTH and now it is nearly, nearly the scheduled weekend of my rewatching. Let joy reign unabated. Thank you to Catholicism for giving me the gift of this four-day weekend.
February 13, 2026 at 1:20 PM
y'all I have not watched a single moment of Heated Rivalry for ONE MONTH and now it is nearly, nearly the scheduled weekend of my rewatching. Let joy reign unabated. Thank you to Catholicism for giving me the gift of this four-day weekend.
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Intergalactic Mixtape is live!
Intergalactic Mixtape #40
Hey! This week, award season continues, plus everyone is beginning to emerge from their holiday cocoons. Reviews of 2026 books are ramping up and I’m excited...
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February 13, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Intergalactic Mixtape is live!
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Since the Hugo Award nominations are now open, we need to talk about the #Lodestar. I'm going to give you some tips on how to nominate appropriately - in other words, to nominate Young Adult, not Middle Grade or adult crossovers. bsky.app/profile/lawo...
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#HugoAwards #HugoAward
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#HugoAwards #HugoAward
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Hugo Awards!
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
February 12, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Since the Hugo Award nominations are now open, we need to talk about the #Lodestar. I'm going to give you some tips on how to nominate appropriately - in other words, to nominate Young Adult, not Middle Grade or adult crossovers. bsky.app/profile/lawo...
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#HugoAwards #HugoAward
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#HugoAwards #HugoAward
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⚔️THE CROWDFUND FOR NEW EDGE SWORD & SORCERY 2026 IS LIVE⚔️
Three issues - our Timeworn Terra special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus content we'll add to this year's issues!
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Three issues - our Timeworn Terra special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus content we'll add to this year's issues!
Go here to learn more and back the magazine👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
February 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
⚔️THE CROWDFUND FOR NEW EDGE SWORD & SORCERY 2026 IS LIVE⚔️
Three issues - our Timeworn Terra special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus content we'll add to this year's issues!
Go here to learn more and back the magazine👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
Three issues - our Timeworn Terra special - a New Jirel of Joiry story...
The more re-posts this gets, the more bonus content we'll add to this year's issues!
Go here to learn more and back the magazine👉 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
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I also think it's really important to note that
THE NATIONAL GUARD IS STILL IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
and
PEOPLE ARE STILL BEING KIDNAPPED IN MAINE AND LOS ANGELES
So even if they leave Minnesota, the struggle to end the kidnappings continues
apnews.com/live/trump-i...
THE NATIONAL GUARD IS STILL IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
and
PEOPLE ARE STILL BEING KIDNAPPED IN MAINE AND LOS ANGELES
So even if they leave Minnesota, the struggle to end the kidnappings continues
apnews.com/live/trump-i...
Live updates: Federal authorities announce end to Minnesota immigration crackdown
The immigration crackdown in Minnesota is coming to an end after thousands of arrests and two killings, Trump's border czar says. Over 2,000 federal officers are leaving.
apnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I also think it's really important to note that
THE NATIONAL GUARD IS STILL IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
and
PEOPLE ARE STILL BEING KIDNAPPED IN MAINE AND LOS ANGELES
So even if they leave Minnesota, the struggle to end the kidnappings continues
apnews.com/live/trump-i...
THE NATIONAL GUARD IS STILL IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
and
PEOPLE ARE STILL BEING KIDNAPPED IN MAINE AND LOS ANGELES
So even if they leave Minnesota, the struggle to end the kidnappings continues
apnews.com/live/trump-i...
YES
People have shit-talked romance and the skill it takes to write it since the inception of the genre. Calling the HEA predictable, etc. But you can know an HEA is coming and still bawl your eyes out because it feels like it won’t. A talented author built that tension, mined those emotions.
February 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
YES
okay fam, what are the top-priority must-watches on Britbox?
February 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM
okay fam, what are the top-priority must-watches on Britbox?