Spoonie Authors Network
@spoonieauthnet.bsky.social
A community initiative for authors and publishing professionals who manage spoons. Founded by Cait Gordon. (Logo is a grey spoon in the center of an open book of light purple and dark grey pages.)
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I’d love to build on this starter pack of talented authors! Let me know if you’re interested in joining! To me, there’s nothing like encouraging and supportive disabled creatives! Also we can learn about their books and other cool things! #Disability #WritingCommunity
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Wishing everyone a safe and good holiday season! My wish is for you all to have as many spoons as you need, and even more to spare!
December 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Wishing everyone a safe and good holiday season! My wish is for you all to have as many spoons as you need, and even more to spare!
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My goals:
Successfully market my debut during preorder and post-launch phases
Figure out whether I'm self-publishing or querying my second book
Make progress on draft one of my third book
Publish some short pieces in lit mags
Do all of this at a sustainable pace, or rethink
#SpoonieAuthChat
Successfully market my debut during preorder and post-launch phases
Figure out whether I'm self-publishing or querying my second book
Make progress on draft one of my third book
Publish some short pieces in lit mags
Do all of this at a sustainable pace, or rethink
#SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 11, 2025:
What are your goals for 2026?
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What are your goals for 2026?
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December 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM
My goals:
Successfully market my debut during preorder and post-launch phases
Figure out whether I'm self-publishing or querying my second book
Make progress on draft one of my third book
Publish some short pieces in lit mags
Do all of this at a sustainable pace, or rethink
#SpoonieAuthChat
Successfully market my debut during preorder and post-launch phases
Figure out whether I'm self-publishing or querying my second book
Make progress on draft one of my third book
Publish some short pieces in lit mags
Do all of this at a sustainable pace, or rethink
#SpoonieAuthChat
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My debut novel is up on Storygraph and Goodreads!
app.thestorygraph.com/books/899c52...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
#SpoonieAuthChat
app.thestorygraph.com/books/899c52...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
#SpoonieAuthChat
December 21, 2025 at 3:12 AM
My debut novel is up on Storygraph and Goodreads!
app.thestorygraph.com/books/899c52...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
#SpoonieAuthChat
app.thestorygraph.com/books/899c52...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
#SpoonieAuthChat
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I am trying to get my first 25 members to my author membership, Muse Happens, where I offer early access to TWO serials, free short stories, huge book discounts, and more. This will cover senior horse supplements/meds monthly.
kitauthor.com/muse-happens
#SpoonieAuthChat #BookSky #Equestrian
kitauthor.com/muse-happens
#SpoonieAuthChat #BookSky #Equestrian
December 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I am trying to get my first 25 members to my author membership, Muse Happens, where I offer early access to TWO serials, free short stories, huge book discounts, and more. This will cover senior horse supplements/meds monthly.
kitauthor.com/muse-happens
#SpoonieAuthChat #BookSky #Equestrian
kitauthor.com/muse-happens
#SpoonieAuthChat #BookSky #Equestrian
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I have twelve books on sale at Smashwords through Jan 1st Including:
Bound by His Oath: Aromantic enemies to lovers with lots of culture clash
Last Lady of Luna: Queer why choose vampire romance
What You Will: Twelfth Night but queer(er)
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
#SpoonieAuthChat #BookSky
Bound by His Oath: Aromantic enemies to lovers with lots of culture clash
Last Lady of Luna: Queer why choose vampire romance
What You Will: Twelfth Night but queer(er)
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
#SpoonieAuthChat #BookSky
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons): December 12, 2025
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's #ShamelessPromo Friday!
Share with us all the awesome things!
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ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's #ShamelessPromo Friday!
Share with us all the awesome things!
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December 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I have twelve books on sale at Smashwords through Jan 1st Including:
Bound by His Oath: Aromantic enemies to lovers with lots of culture clash
Last Lady of Luna: Queer why choose vampire romance
What You Will: Twelfth Night but queer(er)
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
#SpoonieAuthChat #BookSky
Bound by His Oath: Aromantic enemies to lovers with lots of culture clash
Last Lady of Luna: Queer why choose vampire romance
What You Will: Twelfth Night but queer(er)
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
#SpoonieAuthChat #BookSky
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To publish Monster Realm Short Stories Collection.
To finish and publish the first two-three Tales of the Grim Reaper books.
To finish and publish my Scooby Doo Retelling.
To go to at least one convention.
To make my bookmarks.
Maybe start my Jasmine Perez sequel?
#WritingCommunity.
To finish and publish the first two-three Tales of the Grim Reaper books.
To finish and publish my Scooby Doo Retelling.
To go to at least one convention.
To make my bookmarks.
Maybe start my Jasmine Perez sequel?
#WritingCommunity.
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 11, 2025:
What are your goals for 2026?
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
What are your goals for 2026?
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
December 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
To publish Monster Realm Short Stories Collection.
To finish and publish the first two-three Tales of the Grim Reaper books.
To finish and publish my Scooby Doo Retelling.
To go to at least one convention.
To make my bookmarks.
Maybe start my Jasmine Perez sequel?
#WritingCommunity.
To finish and publish the first two-three Tales of the Grim Reaper books.
To finish and publish my Scooby Doo Retelling.
To go to at least one convention.
To make my bookmarks.
Maybe start my Jasmine Perez sequel?
#WritingCommunity.
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My biggest goals for 2026 are about consistency. I want to establish a consistent writing habit, a consistent streaming schedule, and a consistent online presence, for instance. #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 11, 2025:
What are your goals for 2026?
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What are your goals for 2026?
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December 16, 2025 at 12:06 PM
My biggest goals for 2026 are about consistency. I want to establish a consistent writing habit, a consistent streaming schedule, and a consistent online presence, for instance. #SpoonieAuthChat
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Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 11, 2025:
What are your goals for 2026?
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What are your goals for 2026?
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December 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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My ambitious goals would be getting two more Riyati books out in 2026, but realistically, it'll probably be closer to one with the other an early 2027 launch. We'll see though! (I also have a few secret Riyati projects I'm working on behind the scenes 👀 )
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Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 11, 2025:
What are your goals for 2026?
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What are your goals for 2026?
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December 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
My ambitious goals would be getting two more Riyati books out in 2026, but realistically, it'll probably be closer to one with the other an early 2027 launch. We'll see though! (I also have a few secret Riyati projects I'm working on behind the scenes 👀 )
#SpoonieAuthChat
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Publish:
-A Dance of Bow & Blade
Finish illustrations & publish: -Grandmom's Little Zinnia
- Peace Rose book
Illustrate:
-My Mom is in a Wheelchair
-Puppies Don't Get Pickles
Finish writing & (fingers crossed) publish:
-When Morning Comes
-200 Years
-Seven Years Love
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-A Dance of Bow & Blade
Finish illustrations & publish: -Grandmom's Little Zinnia
- Peace Rose book
Illustrate:
-My Mom is in a Wheelchair
-Puppies Don't Get Pickles
Finish writing & (fingers crossed) publish:
-When Morning Comes
-200 Years
-Seven Years Love
#SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 11, 2025:
What are your goals for 2026?
(Please quote-post and add
#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
What are your goals for 2026?
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
December 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Publish:
-A Dance of Bow & Blade
Finish illustrations & publish: -Grandmom's Little Zinnia
- Peace Rose book
Illustrate:
-My Mom is in a Wheelchair
-Puppies Don't Get Pickles
Finish writing & (fingers crossed) publish:
-When Morning Comes
-200 Years
-Seven Years Love
#SpoonieAuthChat
-A Dance of Bow & Blade
Finish illustrations & publish: -Grandmom's Little Zinnia
- Peace Rose book
Illustrate:
-My Mom is in a Wheelchair
-Puppies Don't Get Pickles
Finish writing & (fingers crossed) publish:
-When Morning Comes
-200 Years
-Seven Years Love
#SpoonieAuthChat
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Uh I am never without shame over something, but I am happy that my latest book, A House Between Sea and Sky, has over 4,400 ratings on Amazon.
#ShamelessPromo #SpoonieAuthChat
#ShamelessPromo #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons): December 12, 2025
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's #ShamelessPromo Friday!
Share with us all the awesome things!
(Please quote-post and add
#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's #ShamelessPromo Friday!
Share with us all the awesome things!
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December 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Uh I am never without shame over something, but I am happy that my latest book, A House Between Sea and Sky, has over 4,400 ratings on Amazon.
#ShamelessPromo #SpoonieAuthChat
#ShamelessPromo #SpoonieAuthChat
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If you like ebooks with short #SFF works about disabled, neurodivergent, and/or queer heroes and an emotional support dragon somewhere in the collection, Speculative Shorts: Stories that fell out of my brain is 50% off on Smashwords until Jan 1! #SpoonieAuthChat
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
December 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
If you like ebooks with short #SFF works about disabled, neurodivergent, and/or queer heroes and an emotional support dragon somewhere in the collection, Speculative Shorts: Stories that fell out of my brain is 50% off on Smashwords until Jan 1! #SpoonieAuthChat
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons): December 12, 2025
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's #ShamelessPromo Friday!
Share with us all the awesome things!
(Please quote-post and add
#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's #ShamelessPromo Friday!
Share with us all the awesome things!
(Please quote-post and add
#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
December 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons): December 12, 2025
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's #ShamelessPromo Friday!
Share with us all the awesome things!
(Please quote-post and add
#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's #ShamelessPromo Friday!
Share with us all the awesome things!
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
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My primary goal is to publish my first book
My primary goal is to publish my first book
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 11, 2025:
What are your goals for 2026?
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What are your goals for 2026?
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December 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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My primary goal is to publish my first book
My primary goal is to publish my first book
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My plan is to publish my second book, which is the start of a 6-book series. I'm hoping my spoons will be kind and allow it! Especially as I'm hoping to manage at 6-month release cycle.
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Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 11, 2025:
What are your goals for 2026?
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What are your goals for 2026?
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December 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
My plan is to publish my second book, which is the start of a 6-book series. I'm hoping my spoons will be kind and allow it! Especially as I'm hoping to manage at 6-month release cycle.
#SpoonieAuthChat
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If I’m dreaming big, I’d love to write a new novel and bring my blog back to life.
More realistic goal would be continuing with my poems as my health allows. #SpoonieAuthChat
More realistic goal would be continuing with my poems as my health allows. #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 11, 2025:
What are your goals for 2026?
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What are your goals for 2026?
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December 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
If I’m dreaming big, I’d love to write a new novel and bring my blog back to life.
More realistic goal would be continuing with my poems as my health allows. #SpoonieAuthChat
More realistic goal would be continuing with my poems as my health allows. #SpoonieAuthChat
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Finish and publish AT LEAST one book!!!
But also: attend more bookish events, get accepted into grad school, make more author friends, and survive my wedding in September!
#SpoonieAuthChat
But also: attend more bookish events, get accepted into grad school, make more author friends, and survive my wedding in September!
#SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 11, 2025:
What are your goals for 2026?
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What are your goals for 2026?
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December 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Finish and publish AT LEAST one book!!!
But also: attend more bookish events, get accepted into grad school, make more author friends, and survive my wedding in September!
#SpoonieAuthChat
But also: attend more bookish events, get accepted into grad school, make more author friends, and survive my wedding in September!
#SpoonieAuthChat
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Write steadily. Write most days. Hopefully as a result finish the current WIP (though that's a bit dependent on how long it decides it wants to be!)
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Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 11, 2025:
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December 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Write steadily. Write most days. Hopefully as a result finish the current WIP (though that's a bit dependent on how long it decides it wants to be!)
#SpoonieAuthChat
#SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 11, 2025:
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What are your goals for 2026?
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December 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 11, 2025:
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Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 10, 2025:
What challenged you in 2025?
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What challenged you in 2025?
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December 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 10, 2025:
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What challenged you in 2025?
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writing-related? I joined Bsky late May & have written more than I have in /months/
otherwise? I sought help & was met w so much kindness, I’ve made new professional connections (& now have an academic reading list a mile long), & taken my first steps towards my social transition
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otherwise? I sought help & was met w so much kindness, I’ve made new professional connections (& now have an academic reading list a mile long), & taken my first steps towards my social transition
#SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 9, 2025:
What awesome things happened in 2025?
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What awesome things happened in 2025?
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December 10, 2025 at 5:10 AM
writing-related? I joined Bsky late May & have written more than I have in /months/
otherwise? I sought help & was met w so much kindness, I’ve made new professional connections (& now have an academic reading list a mile long), & taken my first steps towards my social transition
#SpoonieAuthChat
otherwise? I sought help & was met w so much kindness, I’ve made new professional connections (& now have an academic reading list a mile long), & taken my first steps towards my social transition
#SpoonieAuthChat
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I got two publication offers on my first book! And then I decided that I could do better and retain more control by self-publishing, so I found an awesome cover artist and a great typesetter, and the preorder will go live soon.
I also got paid for fiction for the first time!
I got two publication offers on my first book! And then I decided that I could do better and retain more control by self-publishing, so I found an awesome cover artist and a great typesetter, and the preorder will go live soon.
I also got paid for fiction for the first time!
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 9, 2025:
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December 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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I got two publication offers on my first book! And then I decided that I could do better and retain more control by self-publishing, so I found an awesome cover artist and a great typesetter, and the preorder will go live soon.
I also got paid for fiction for the first time!
I got two publication offers on my first book! And then I decided that I could do better and retain more control by self-publishing, so I found an awesome cover artist and a great typesetter, and the preorder will go live soon.
I also got paid for fiction for the first time!
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#SpoonieAuthChat I got an awesome editor, made some good friends, added a second partner to my collection, and I got two new kitties (since one of my cats before had passed)!
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December 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
#SpoonieAuthChat I got an awesome editor, made some good friends, added a second partner to my collection, and I got two new kitties (since one of my cats before had passed)!
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December 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Hi! I've always followed this but never really posted before.
I'm Hannah, I write speculative fiction. I have two YA books out. My first adult book will be released on February 26th, a scifi thriller about a psychic.
I love animals and video games.
I also have lupus.
#SpoonieAuthChat
I'm Hannah, I write speculative fiction. I have two YA books out. My first adult book will be released on February 26th, a scifi thriller about a psychic.
I love animals and video games.
I also have lupus.
#SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), December 8, 2025:
This is the last week of our chat posts before mid January! Introduce or reintroduce yourselves!
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This is the last week of our chat posts before mid January! Introduce or reintroduce yourselves!
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December 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Hi! I've always followed this but never really posted before.
I'm Hannah, I write speculative fiction. I have two YA books out. My first adult book will be released on February 26th, a scifi thriller about a psychic.
I love animals and video games.
I also have lupus.
#SpoonieAuthChat
I'm Hannah, I write speculative fiction. I have two YA books out. My first adult book will be released on February 26th, a scifi thriller about a psychic.
I love animals and video games.
I also have lupus.
#SpoonieAuthChat