Leanne (L. A.) Schwartz
@schwartzwords.bsky.social
YA fantasy: A PRAYER FOR VENGEANCE and TO A DARKER SHORE / adult romcom: MY KIND OF TROUBLE / sadder but wiser / autistic / fat / 🌈 / 🇮🇹 / theater / (she/they)
https://linktr.ee/leanneschwartz
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wow hello so maybe a reintro?
I’m Leanne (she/they), author of YA fantasy and adult romance books here in California
hoping to connect over
-fantasy and romance books/media
-autism
-theater
-fat liberation
-libraries and fighting book bans
-demi/acespec
-education/English teachers
-the horrors
I’m Leanne (she/they), author of YA fantasy and adult romance books here in California
hoping to connect over
-fantasy and romance books/media
-autism
-theater
-fat liberation
-libraries and fighting book bans
-demi/acespec
-education/English teachers
-the horrors
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"Theater is about curiosity: A good play asks a question. Autocracy is not interested in questions, only in control."
msmagazine.com/2025/11/25/l...
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‘Liberation’ Playwright Bess Wohl on Theater as Resistance: ‘Theater Is Dialogue. Autocracy Is a Monologue.’
Bess Wohl's acceptance speech at the Feminist Majority Foundation, (publisher of Ms.) Global Women’s Rights Awards on Nov. 18 in Los Angeles.
msmagazine.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
"Theater is about curiosity: A good play asks a question. Autocracy is not interested in questions, only in control."
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msmagazine.com/2025/11/25/l...
Tom Stoppard💔
November 30, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Tom Stoppard💔
really grating my fucking soul seeing the r word everywhere
November 29, 2025 at 4:08 AM
really grating my fucking soul seeing the r word everywhere
These little men are smashing up real lives, the entire universes inside people, as they play their little games
Sarah Beckstrom's ex-boyfriend told NBC News she dreamed of becoming an FBI special agent.
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
She didn't want to deploy to D.C.
"She hated it. She cried about it."
But she started visiting monuments and museums and started enjoying it.
May she rest in peace.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
National Guard member killed in D.C. shooting remembered for 'heart of gold'
The slain soldier’s former boyfriend recalled her empathy and generosity. “She doesn’t even have to know you and she’ll do anything for you,” he said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
These little men are smashing up real lives, the entire universes inside people, as they play their little games
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Since people find being hopeful and optimistic so cringe these days, let me remind you once again that there isn’t a single liberation movement in the world that wasn’t built on hope and optimism.
November 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Since people find being hopeful and optimistic so cringe these days, let me remind you once again that there isn’t a single liberation movement in the world that wasn’t built on hope and optimism.
Speaking of incredible indies with the best people:
Small Business Saturday is tomorrow! If you’re looking for bookish gifts, come check us out! We’ll have:
- a scavenger hunt with prizes!
- giveaway books!
- a $15 off coupon for every $100 spent!
- snacks!
- Blind Date with a Book featuring a surprise holiday gift inside!
- a scavenger hunt with prizes!
- giveaway books!
- a $15 off coupon for every $100 spent!
- snacks!
- Blind Date with a Book featuring a surprise holiday gift inside!
November 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Speaking of incredible indies with the best people:
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Please stop exploiting autistics in crisis: "I’m the mother of 2 autistic boys with different support levels. I have experienced meltdowns in all their forms. But you know where I’ve never seen them? On my camera roll. And absolutely not posted on my social media."
www.huffpost.com/entry/autist...
www.huffpost.com/entry/autist...
I’m The Mom Of 2 Autistic Kids — And This TikTok Trend Has Me Horrified
"There are ways to uplift and support other parents and educate people ... without turning children into spectacles."
www.huffpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Please stop exploiting autistics in crisis: "I’m the mother of 2 autistic boys with different support levels. I have experienced meltdowns in all their forms. But you know where I’ve never seen them? On my camera roll. And absolutely not posted on my social media."
www.huffpost.com/entry/autist...
www.huffpost.com/entry/autist...
Heartbound is one of my favorite indies! The people there are truly special<3
If you like sales AND supporting small businesses, Heartbound Book Shop has 35% off purchases. Get yourself some romances www.instagram.com/p/DRjWxm4iUm...
Heartbound Book Shop on Instagram: "We’re kicking off the holidays with a little thank you from our Heartbound family 😘
Our biggest sale of the season is officially LIVE and consider this your sign t...
heartboundbookshop on November 26, 2025: "We’re kicking off the holidays with a little thank you from our Heartbound family 😘
Our biggest sale of the season is officially LIVE and consider this your ...
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November 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Heartbound is one of my favorite indies! The people there are truly special<3
You just died.
The sixth picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
What a way to go.
The sixth picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
What a way to go.
November 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
You just died.
The sixth picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
What a way to go.
The sixth picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
What a way to go.
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November is Native American Heritage Month, and tomorrow is Native American Heritage Day, so I’m sharing three vital organizations to donate to, now and year-round. I’ve made my donations; where are you giving today? 🫶🏻
November 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month, and tomorrow is Native American Heritage Day, so I’m sharing three vital organizations to donate to, now and year-round. I’ve made my donations; where are you giving today? 🫶🏻
I love this book<3
🌈📚
📖 In the Event of Love
A Delightful Second Chance Romance
by Courtney Kae
queer romcom with laugh-out-loud humor and a sweet and steamy love story between two women
Affiliate Link
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#booksky #queerbooks
📖 In the Event of Love
A Delightful Second Chance Romance
by Courtney Kae
queer romcom with laugh-out-loud humor and a sweet and steamy love story between two women
Affiliate Link
bookshop.org/a/100590/978...
#booksky #queerbooks
In the Event of Love: A Delightful Second Chance Romance
A Delightful Second Chance Romance
bookshop.org
November 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I love this book<3
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Please remember: When we remind people that “there is NO evidence linking vaccines to autism” without adding “and fear of autism hurts autistics,” then we’re actually contributing to negative stereotypes about autism & autistic people. At TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2025/03/bust... #VaccinesWork
thinkingautismguide.com/2025/03/bust... #VaccinesWork
November 24, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Please remember: When we remind people that “there is NO evidence linking vaccines to autism” without adding “and fear of autism hurts autistics,” then we’re actually contributing to negative stereotypes about autism & autistic people. At TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2025/03/bust... #VaccinesWork
thinkingautismguide.com/2025/03/bust... #VaccinesWork
apparently the audiobook for Prayer is half off right now, but my own email won't show me things like the worst algorithm (just fixed my settings)
anyway if you're looking for an angry, beautiful read:
www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...
anyway if you're looking for an angry, beautiful read:
www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...
50% OFF A Prayer for Vengeance
An orphan out to find the truth within a warped religion turns his poetry into prayer&#8212;a prayer that awakens a cursed girl hungry for revenge.
Centuries after a miracle vanquished Tresttat...
www.audiobooks.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
apparently the audiobook for Prayer is half off right now, but my own email won't show me things like the worst algorithm (just fixed my settings)
anyway if you're looking for an angry, beautiful read:
www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...
anyway if you're looking for an angry, beautiful read:
www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...
italy has to recognize gay marriages made elsewhere in the eu? oh auguri
November 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
italy has to recognize gay marriages made elsewhere in the eu? oh auguri
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new essay up @strangehorizons.bsky.social today, about the language & narratives around childhood innocence & growing up. thank you @jolantru.bsky.social for giving this one a home!
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
Old Enough to Become the Villain: Contemporary Narratives Around Growing Up
The first time I watch Everything Everywhere All At Once in theaters, I am struck by the way Ke Huy Quan and Michelle Yeoh are presented—not as the generic smooth-faced Hollywood types but decidedl…
strangehorizons.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
new essay up @strangehorizons.bsky.social today, about the language & narratives around childhood innocence & growing up. thank you @jolantru.bsky.social for giving this one a home!
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
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SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE is warm, cozy, & out today. I hope you love it! 💗
The story: A cranky baker's erroneous obituary brings the woman who got away back into his life--& now he needs to convince her to stay.
The heat level: steamy!
The baked goods: plentiful!
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The story: A cranky baker's erroneous obituary brings the woman who got away back into his life--& now he needs to convince her to stay.
The heat level: steamy!
The baked goods: plentiful!
www.harpercollins.com/products/sec...
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE is warm, cozy, & out today. I hope you love it! 💗
The story: A cranky baker's erroneous obituary brings the woman who got away back into his life--& now he needs to convince her to stay.
The heat level: steamy!
The baked goods: plentiful!
www.harpercollins.com/products/sec...
The story: A cranky baker's erroneous obituary brings the woman who got away back into his life--& now he needs to convince her to stay.
The heat level: steamy!
The baked goods: plentiful!
www.harpercollins.com/products/sec...
everyone mocking me for my adorable tipsy slurring so I trounced them all at boggle
November 25, 2025 at 6:18 AM
everyone mocking me for my adorable tipsy slurring so I trounced them all at boggle
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I need 400% more Barbara Cook posts on this app
November 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I need 400% more Barbara Cook posts on this app
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Congress must act to stop parts of the Department of Education from being moved to other agencies. Help us protect the rights of disabled students. Learn what you can do: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/11/tell...
November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Congress must act to stop parts of the Department of Education from being moved to other agencies. Help us protect the rights of disabled students. Learn what you can do: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/11/tell...
This entire thing is a nightmare, but note the police chief states he's not even autistic or disabled, despite receiving SPED services from the school; once again, the argument that only official diagnoses are valid is carrying water for fascists.
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old with intellectual disabilities, wandered away from his mom’s fruit stand in October.
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
A Disabled Child’s Mom Reported Him Missing. He Was Locked Away by Federal Immigration Authorities for 48 Days.
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old who has an intellectual disability, walked away from his mom’s fruit stand in October. Houston Police called ICE.
thebarbedwire.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This entire thing is a nightmare, but note the police chief states he's not even autistic or disabled, despite receiving SPED services from the school; once again, the argument that only official diagnoses are valid is carrying water for fascists.
They succeeded at their true goal of course
Difficult to overstate how profound a failure DOGE was. Spending in FY2025 was not only than in FY2024 – but higher than it was projected to be when Trump first took office.*
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
Bye bye, “DOGE”.
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
November 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
They succeeded at their true goal of course
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"Ideally, you go into a story not knowing what you think yet, not having a preconceived idea of what the story’s going to be. If you do, then you’re not truly learning the story. You’re simply looking for examples to support an idea you already have."
[@susanorlean.bsky.social]
[@susanorlean.bsky.social]
November 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
"Ideally, you go into a story not knowing what you think yet, not having a preconceived idea of what the story’s going to be. If you do, then you’re not truly learning the story. You’re simply looking for examples to support an idea you already have."
[@susanorlean.bsky.social]
[@susanorlean.bsky.social]
Every heroine in the first books I was given growing up became teacher-writers so I became a teacher-writer
November 23, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Every heroine in the first books I was given growing up became teacher-writers so I became a teacher-writer
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themselves but the beauty standard they represent - but this suckkkssssss.
It sucks that fat activists have been making connections between fatphobia, capitalism, racism, sexism, ableism, etc for decades, pointing out how the demonization of fat bodies upholds every other kind of oppression,
It sucks that fat activists have been making connections between fatphobia, capitalism, racism, sexism, ableism, etc for decades, pointing out how the demonization of fat bodies upholds every other kind of oppression,
November 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
themselves but the beauty standard they represent - but this suckkkssssss.
It sucks that fat activists have been making connections between fatphobia, capitalism, racism, sexism, ableism, etc for decades, pointing out how the demonization of fat bodies upholds every other kind of oppression,
It sucks that fat activists have been making connections between fatphobia, capitalism, racism, sexism, ableism, etc for decades, pointing out how the demonization of fat bodies upholds every other kind of oppression,
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It also fucking sucks that so many people on the Left(s) refuse to understand anti-fatness as a system of oppression, and fat liberation as a legitimate anti-oppression movement.
It sucks, because it's all connected, and if you don't see this part, you don't have a clear understanding of the whole.
It sucks, because it's all connected, and if you don't see this part, you don't have a clear understanding of the whole.
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It also fucking sucks that so many people on the Left(s) refuse to understand anti-fatness as a system of oppression, and fat liberation as a legitimate anti-oppression movement.
It sucks, because it's all connected, and if you don't see this part, you don't have a clear understanding of the whole.
It sucks, because it's all connected, and if you don't see this part, you don't have a clear understanding of the whole.