Mindi Welton-Mitchell/Melinda Mitchell
@revmindi.bsky.social
She/they Scifi/fantasy author, minister, mom, currently residing in Wisconsin. Loves cheese.
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It’s #LaunchDay for Melinda Mitchell’s ( @revmindi.bsky.social ) FORTUNATE SON, her sci-fi retelling of the Biblical story of David, Mical, and Jonathan. It makes a great gift! Learn more and order your copy here: bit.ly/FortSon
So excited to see this out in the world!
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ICE's wickedness has no bounds.
This week, I spoke with a St. Paul woman who told me ICE came to her door and asked her to report on her "Asian neighbors."
The Hmong community, the large majority of whom are in this country legally for decades now, is in hiding.
The Hmong community, the large majority of whom are in this country legally for decades now, is in hiding.
January 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM
ICE's wickedness has no bounds.
I haven't been on here much lately. Short version is my mom is in hospice and the world is on fire. I'm helping folks prep with immigration attorneys and documentation, and also my son is turning 18 this year so we're working on guardianship, transition, and next steps.
It's exhausting.
It's exhausting.
January 16, 2026 at 9:43 PM
I haven't been on here much lately. Short version is my mom is in hospice and the world is on fire. I'm helping folks prep with immigration attorneys and documentation, and also my son is turning 18 this year so we're working on guardianship, transition, and next steps.
It's exhausting.
It's exhausting.
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YES GOOD
GOOD:
"Progressive effort to primary Sen. John Fetterman ramps up:
The Working Families Party launched a website where, among other efforts, voters can request refunds from Fetterman’s campaign."
"Progressive effort to primary Sen. John Fetterman ramps up:
The Working Families Party launched a website where, among other efforts, voters can request refunds from Fetterman’s campaign."
Progressive effort to primary Sen. John Fetterman ramps up
The Working Families Party launched a website where, among other efforts, voters can request refunds from Fetterman’s campaign.
www.nbcnews.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:22 PM
YES GOOD
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Defaming a murdered woman and shrugging off her death with a lie is about as evil as it gets and no journalist who gets within shouting distance of this vicious troll should let him have a moment's peace about it.
January 8, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Defaming a murdered woman and shrugging off her death with a lie is about as evil as it gets and no journalist who gets within shouting distance of this vicious troll should let him have a moment's peace about it.
Release the Epstein Files.
January 9, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Release the Epstein Files.
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What's really bonkers to me tho is how White folks are still walking around with shocked pikachu faces and no where NEAR angry or tired enough to stop coddling their peers who are not only perpetuating but escalating this situation.
January 8, 2026 at 10:48 PM
What's really bonkers to me tho is how White folks are still walking around with shocked pikachu faces and no where NEAR angry or tired enough to stop coddling their peers who are not only perpetuating but escalating this situation.
You don't cut out local officials and independent investigators unless you want to cover up a crime.
January 8, 2026 at 10:49 PM
You don't cut out local officials and independent investigators unless you want to cover up a crime.
Reader reviews are coming in and readers love Fortunate Son! Join Armas, Kyla, and Jon as they try to save the kingdom from the king, and save each other. Get your copy from @notapipe.bsky.social wherever books are sold. #scifibooks #lgbtqbooks #spaceopera #booksky #indiebooks
January 5, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Reader reviews are coming in and readers love Fortunate Son! Join Armas, Kyla, and Jon as they try to save the kingdom from the king, and save each other. Get your copy from @notapipe.bsky.social wherever books are sold. #scifibooks #lgbtqbooks #spaceopera #booksky #indiebooks
And it's been a long December and there's reason to believe
Maybe this year will be better than the last
I can't remember all the times I tried to tell myself
To hold on to these moments as they pass
-Counting Crows
Maybe this year will be better than the last
I can't remember all the times I tried to tell myself
To hold on to these moments as they pass
-Counting Crows
December 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM
And it's been a long December and there's reason to believe
Maybe this year will be better than the last
I can't remember all the times I tried to tell myself
To hold on to these moments as they pass
-Counting Crows
Maybe this year will be better than the last
I can't remember all the times I tried to tell myself
To hold on to these moments as they pass
-Counting Crows
A Sci-fi retelling of the King David story featuring mech battles, bisexual romance, space dogfights, a messy love triangle, political intrigue, betrayal, and much more. On sale at the link below!
Psst. My book is on sale for 25% off hardcover and paperback here: not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/product/fort...
Ebook available for $9.99 from Kobo, B&N or Amazon (Bookshop has the paperback & hardcover, too).
@notapipe.bsky.social #newbooks #booksky #indiebooks #scifibooks #lgbtqbooks
Ebook available for $9.99 from Kobo, B&N or Amazon (Bookshop has the paperback & hardcover, too).
@notapipe.bsky.social #newbooks #booksky #indiebooks #scifibooks #lgbtqbooks
December 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A Sci-fi retelling of the King David story featuring mech battles, bisexual romance, space dogfights, a messy love triangle, political intrigue, betrayal, and much more. On sale at the link below!
Psst. My book is on sale for 25% off hardcover and paperback here: not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/product/fort...
Ebook available for $9.99 from Kobo, B&N or Amazon (Bookshop has the paperback & hardcover, too).
@notapipe.bsky.social #newbooks #booksky #indiebooks #scifibooks #lgbtqbooks
Ebook available for $9.99 from Kobo, B&N or Amazon (Bookshop has the paperback & hardcover, too).
@notapipe.bsky.social #newbooks #booksky #indiebooks #scifibooks #lgbtqbooks
December 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Psst. My book is on sale for 25% off hardcover and paperback here: not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/product/fort...
Ebook available for $9.99 from Kobo, B&N or Amazon (Bookshop has the paperback & hardcover, too).
@notapipe.bsky.social #newbooks #booksky #indiebooks #scifibooks #lgbtqbooks
Ebook available for $9.99 from Kobo, B&N or Amazon (Bookshop has the paperback & hardcover, too).
@notapipe.bsky.social #newbooks #booksky #indiebooks #scifibooks #lgbtqbooks
Periodic reminder for midterms.
December 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Periodic reminder for midterms.
How I'm walking out of 2025
December 30, 2025 at 5:26 AM
How I'm walking out of 2025
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#ShareGoodNewsToo
Even if few things that work on mice transfer directly to humans, this is a huge step in us understanding the mechanism and will help enable the next leaps in research. We’re close! We’re close!
Even if few things that work on mice transfer directly to humans, this is a huge step in us understanding the mechanism and will help enable the next leaps in research. We’re close! We’re close!
December 30, 2025 at 5:04 AM
#ShareGoodNewsToo
Even if few things that work on mice transfer directly to humans, this is a huge step in us understanding the mechanism and will help enable the next leaps in research. We’re close! We’re close!
Even if few things that work on mice transfer directly to humans, this is a huge step in us understanding the mechanism and will help enable the next leaps in research. We’re close! We’re close!
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Dear #writingcommunity, I'm very excited about the group of writers we're putting together for the Anti-Fascist Write-athon on January 3rd. Not too late to join (any amount of time, work on your WIP, and get to meet amazing authors on Zoom) here: www.notapipepublishing.com/antifascist-...
Anti-Fascist Write-athon — Not a Pipe Publishing
www.notapipepublishing.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Dear #writingcommunity, I'm very excited about the group of writers we're putting together for the Anti-Fascist Write-athon on January 3rd. Not too late to join (any amount of time, work on your WIP, and get to meet amazing authors on Zoom) here: www.notapipepublishing.com/antifascist-...
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If you live in the United States and use mail-in voting, read this article. Your vote probably depends on it.
www.northjersey.com/story/news/2...
www.northjersey.com/story/news/2...
USPS changed postmark rules; why your mail could be late now
What is new at the post office in 2026? Here's what to know about Postal Service changes in postmark process, postage stamps and USPS shipping rates
www.northjersey.com
December 29, 2025 at 11:58 PM
If you live in the United States and use mail-in voting, read this article. Your vote probably depends on it.
www.northjersey.com/story/news/2...
www.northjersey.com/story/news/2...
Hey all, subscribe to my newsletter at melindamitchell.com and be entered into a drawing for a free book! Also read about what I'm writing, places I've been, and my Author Spotlight where I feature an author friends and their books! Next issue drops Jan 1! #indiebooks #newsletter
Melinda Mitchell
melindamitchell.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Hey all, subscribe to my newsletter at melindamitchell.com and be entered into a drawing for a free book! Also read about what I'm writing, places I've been, and my Author Spotlight where I feature an author friends and their books! Next issue drops Jan 1! #indiebooks #newsletter
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Not just Seattle but a nationwide trend.
Despite some headline-grabbing mayhem, Chicago’s gun violence fell to levels not seen in a decade in 2025.
Chicago violence continued to plummet in 2025 despite high-profile crimes
Despite some headline-grabbing mayhem, Chicago’s gun violence fell to levels not seen in a decade in 2025, with a homicide total roughly half what it was just four years ago.
trib.al
December 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Not just Seattle but a nationwide trend.
Here's a funny story about AI use.
I do not use AI, ever. Turn it off on everything, every time.
But my husband talks w/Alexa in the kitchen. He's a former chef. He'll talk to it to add ingredients for his shopping list. He'll also ask Alexa abt certain cooking techniques. Alexa is often wrong.
I do not use AI, ever. Turn it off on everything, every time.
But my husband talks w/Alexa in the kitchen. He's a former chef. He'll talk to it to add ingredients for his shopping list. He'll also ask Alexa abt certain cooking techniques. Alexa is often wrong.
December 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Here's a funny story about AI use.
I do not use AI, ever. Turn it off on everything, every time.
But my husband talks w/Alexa in the kitchen. He's a former chef. He'll talk to it to add ingredients for his shopping list. He'll also ask Alexa abt certain cooking techniques. Alexa is often wrong.
I do not use AI, ever. Turn it off on everything, every time.
But my husband talks w/Alexa in the kitchen. He's a former chef. He'll talk to it to add ingredients for his shopping list. He'll also ask Alexa abt certain cooking techniques. Alexa is often wrong.
Whelp. Today was supposed to be a writing day, but respite care didn't show up & spouse is working. It's 20⁰ and very windy/blowing snow so no playing outside. Writing is already hard, but when you work full time and have a disabled child, it's hard to carve out time even on days off.
December 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Whelp. Today was supposed to be a writing day, but respite care didn't show up & spouse is working. It's 20⁰ and very windy/blowing snow so no playing outside. Writing is already hard, but when you work full time and have a disabled child, it's hard to carve out time even on days off.
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
December 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
I watched last night and it was so well done, and at the right moment, and definitely in line with 1987 and with where the series is at, right before the finale. Be brave like Will.
bleedingcool.com/tv/stranger-...
bleedingcool.com/tv/stranger-...
Stranger Things 5: The Only Problem with Will's Coming-Out Moment? You
The only problem with Will Byer's (Noah Schnapp) coming-out moment during Stranger Things 5 is how some supposed "fans" are reacting to it.
bleedingcool.com
December 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I watched last night and it was so well done, and at the right moment, and definitely in line with 1987 and with where the series is at, right before the finale. Be brave like Will.
bleedingcool.com/tv/stranger-...
bleedingcool.com/tv/stranger-...
Fairytale of New York
YouTube video by Camille Berthollet - Topic
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December 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
One of my favorite Christmas songs. It shows up in a few Irish Christmas playlists, and we start playing Celtic Christmas music today (second day of Christmas).
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AOIFE SCOTT (Feat. Ron Block ) | 'The December Letter ' [Official Lyric Video]
YouTube video by Aoifescottmusic
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
One of my favorite Christmas songs. It shows up in a few Irish Christmas playlists, and we start playing Celtic Christmas music today (second day of Christmas).
youtu.be/nvOkVQqJZ6w?...
youtu.be/nvOkVQqJZ6w?...
We now have a tradition of Detroit Style Pizza on St. Stephen's Day.
Good King Wenceslaus looked out
On the feast of Stephen
His pizza order he did shout
"Deep pan, crisp, and even."
Good King Wenceslaus looked out
On the feast of Stephen
His pizza order he did shout
"Deep pan, crisp, and even."
How does Good King Wencelas like his pizza?
Deep pan, crisp and even.
Deep pan, crisp and even.
December 26, 2025 at 4:07 AM
We now have a tradition of Detroit Style Pizza on St. Stephen's Day.
Good King Wenceslaus looked out
On the feast of Stephen
His pizza order he did shout
"Deep pan, crisp, and even."
Good King Wenceslaus looked out
On the feast of Stephen
His pizza order he did shout
"Deep pan, crisp, and even."