Tamryn Spruill
@tamrynspruill.bsky.social
☠️Master of Dead Professions☠️ // Author of COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA [ABRAMS Books Fall 2026] // https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tamryn-spruill/court-queens-a-history-of-the-wnba // Award-winning indie journalist // D's Jacks & C's Tama.
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COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA
A rollicking history of the WNBA, from promising startup to bumpy years, on to its current boon -- from a staunch defender of the game.
www.kickstarter.com
📣 COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA (ABRAMS Press) drops this time next year!
Here's how to get:
🖊️ signed copy of the 📙
📬 thank-you card
🫖 T(ea) Time newsletter (behind-the-scenes peaks, first looks & lotsa🍵)
🫵🏾 YOUR NAME in the 📙
@kickstarter.com Day 1/28
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tam...
Here's how to get:
🖊️ signed copy of the 📙
📬 thank-you card
🫖 T(ea) Time newsletter (behind-the-scenes peaks, first looks & lotsa🍵)
🫵🏾 YOUR NAME in the 📙
@kickstarter.com Day 1/28
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tam...
Good news for this book on #WNBA history has dark personal down side. Finishing chapter on 2022 season helped me to process and conclude:
1. I reject feeling SHAME for other people’s misdeeds or mistakes; and
2. I won’t stay SILENT about them anymore either.
medium.com/@tamrynsprui...
1. I reject feeling SHAME for other people’s misdeeds or mistakes; and
2. I won’t stay SILENT about them anymore either.
medium.com/@tamrynsprui...
You’ve Been Entered Into the Annals of WNBA History
Did you know that my passion for writing (and music) emerged from a disdain of talking?
medium.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Good news for this book on #WNBA history has dark personal down side. Finishing chapter on 2022 season helped me to process and conclude:
1. I reject feeling SHAME for other people’s misdeeds or mistakes; and
2. I won’t stay SILENT about them anymore either.
medium.com/@tamrynsprui...
1. I reject feeling SHAME for other people’s misdeeds or mistakes; and
2. I won’t stay SILENT about them anymore either.
medium.com/@tamrynsprui...
Reposted by Tamryn Spruill
what do coaches even do anymore?
Vlatko states that not having Cooper and Chawinga and a half strength Bia makes it difficult to change the game plan.
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
what do coaches even do anymore?
Reposted by Tamryn Spruill
💔 gutted it's been so hard... 💐💐💐 to You and all the Court Queens who will be able to finally read this. Excited for the Future Queens who will grow and be able to know the history of the league. Most especially those Queens who are unable to be here to witness, but supported you and the W way back.
November 6, 2025 at 1:56 AM
💔 gutted it's been so hard... 💐💐💐 to You and all the Court Queens who will be able to finally read this. Excited for the Future Queens who will grow and be able to know the history of the league. Most especially those Queens who are unable to be here to witness, but supported you and the W way back.
An amazing nearby farm store is offering a free box of produce to people receiving SNAP benefits. I'm not receiving #SNAP, but I'm still poor and responded to their callout. They're reserving a box for me.🙏🏾😭
#2. One reason COURT QUEENS📙 has been painful 💔
#WNBA
youtu.be/kbjZDhvrOJs?...
#2. One reason COURT QUEENS📙 has been painful 💔
#WNBA
youtu.be/kbjZDhvrOJs?...
Tamryn Talks COURT QUEENS #2: Living to see the moment
YouTube video by Tamryn Spruill
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
An amazing nearby farm store is offering a free box of produce to people receiving SNAP benefits. I'm not receiving #SNAP, but I'm still poor and responded to their callout. They're reserving a box for me.🙏🏾😭
#2. One reason COURT QUEENS📙 has been painful 💔
#WNBA
youtu.be/kbjZDhvrOJs?...
#2. One reason COURT QUEENS📙 has been painful 💔
#WNBA
youtu.be/kbjZDhvrOJs?...
In Massachusetts? Tell your state legislator to support
H.901 and S.2571 calling for a dedicated revenue source for land protection, climate, biodiversity, and environmental justice goals.
Be sure to include extra four digits on your zip code (12345-XXXX): web.massaudubon.org/site/Advocac...
🌱⚖️
H.901 and S.2571 calling for a dedicated revenue source for land protection, climate, biodiversity, and environmental justice goals.
Be sure to include extra four digits on your zip code (12345-XXXX): web.massaudubon.org/site/Advocac...
🌱⚖️
Ask your legislator to support funding for land protection - Mass Audubon
web.massaudubon.org
November 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
In Massachusetts? Tell your state legislator to support
H.901 and S.2571 calling for a dedicated revenue source for land protection, climate, biodiversity, and environmental justice goals.
Be sure to include extra four digits on your zip code (12345-XXXX): web.massaudubon.org/site/Advocac...
🌱⚖️
H.901 and S.2571 calling for a dedicated revenue source for land protection, climate, biodiversity, and environmental justice goals.
Be sure to include extra four digits on your zip code (12345-XXXX): web.massaudubon.org/site/Advocac...
🌱⚖️
COURT QUEENS: A History of the #WNBA originally had a 2022 pub date. It's almost finished now: YAY! ABRAMS Press has it scheduled for Fall 2026.
BRIGHT SIDE of four-year delay: Added more seasons to the #book. Still grappling with the dark side, though.
Here's what happened:
youtu.be/Pv1_7ZFUHjQ
BRIGHT SIDE of four-year delay: Added more seasons to the #book. Still grappling with the dark side, though.
Here's what happened:
youtu.be/Pv1_7ZFUHjQ
Tamryn talks COURT QUEENS | Part 1
YouTube video by Tamryn Spruill
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM
COURT QUEENS: A History of the #WNBA originally had a 2022 pub date. It's almost finished now: YAY! ABRAMS Press has it scheduled for Fall 2026.
BRIGHT SIDE of four-year delay: Added more seasons to the #book. Still grappling with the dark side, though.
Here's what happened:
youtu.be/Pv1_7ZFUHjQ
BRIGHT SIDE of four-year delay: Added more seasons to the #book. Still grappling with the dark side, though.
Here's what happened:
youtu.be/Pv1_7ZFUHjQ
Reposted by Tamryn Spruill
seeing this and knowing @tamrynspruill.bsky.social's "Court Queens" (full of under-reported W historical truths + tea) is on the way...👀🏀👑🍵⚖️
bsky.app/profile/guth...
bsky.app/profile/guth...
At my library the Christine Brennan book about Caitlin has been in the exact same place in the “new books” section for almost as long as it’s been out—nobody wants to read that thing 💀
October 30, 2025 at 8:58 PM
seeing this and knowing @tamrynspruill.bsky.social's "Court Queens" (full of under-reported W historical truths + tea) is on the way...👀🏀👑🍵⚖️
bsky.app/profile/guth...
bsky.app/profile/guth...
Reposted by Tamryn Spruill
Paging #WNBA fans, ballers, and everyone else with an eye on women's hoops! Please help @tamrynspruill.bsky.social here in the 4th quarter of getting "Court Queens" published. You can get a signed copy, insider info + YOUR NAME in the credits!!
So proud of the work she has poured into this book. 💚💜
So proud of the work she has poured into this book. 💚💜
📣 COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA (ABRAMS Press) drops this time next year!
Here's how to get:
🖊️ signed copy of the 📙
📬 thank-you card
🫖 T(ea) Time newsletter (behind-the-scenes peaks, first looks & lotsa🍵)
🫵🏾 YOUR NAME in the 📙
@kickstarter.com Day 1/28
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tam...
Here's how to get:
🖊️ signed copy of the 📙
📬 thank-you card
🫖 T(ea) Time newsletter (behind-the-scenes peaks, first looks & lotsa🍵)
🫵🏾 YOUR NAME in the 📙
@kickstarter.com Day 1/28
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tam...
COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA
A rollicking history of the WNBA, from promising startup to bumpy years, on to its current boon -- from a staunch defender of the game.
www.kickstarter.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Paging #WNBA fans, ballers, and everyone else with an eye on women's hoops! Please help @tamrynspruill.bsky.social here in the 4th quarter of getting "Court Queens" published. You can get a signed copy, insider info + YOUR NAME in the credits!!
So proud of the work she has poured into this book. 💚💜
So proud of the work she has poured into this book. 💚💜
📣 COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA (ABRAMS Press) drops this time next year!
Here's how to get:
🖊️ signed copy of the 📙
📬 thank-you card
🫖 T(ea) Time newsletter (behind-the-scenes peaks, first looks & lotsa🍵)
🫵🏾 YOUR NAME in the 📙
@kickstarter.com Day 1/28
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tam...
Here's how to get:
🖊️ signed copy of the 📙
📬 thank-you card
🫖 T(ea) Time newsletter (behind-the-scenes peaks, first looks & lotsa🍵)
🫵🏾 YOUR NAME in the 📙
@kickstarter.com Day 1/28
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tam...
COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA
A rollicking history of the WNBA, from promising startup to bumpy years, on to its current boon -- from a staunch defender of the game.
www.kickstarter.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
📣 COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA (ABRAMS Press) drops this time next year!
Here's how to get:
🖊️ signed copy of the 📙
📬 thank-you card
🫖 T(ea) Time newsletter (behind-the-scenes peaks, first looks & lotsa🍵)
🫵🏾 YOUR NAME in the 📙
@kickstarter.com Day 1/28
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tam...
Here's how to get:
🖊️ signed copy of the 📙
📬 thank-you card
🫖 T(ea) Time newsletter (behind-the-scenes peaks, first looks & lotsa🍵)
🫵🏾 YOUR NAME in the 📙
@kickstarter.com Day 1/28
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tam...
COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA
A rollicking history of the WNBA, from promising startup to bumpy years, on to its current boon -- from a staunch defender of the game.
www.kickstarter.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
📣 COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA (ABRAMS Press) drops this time next year!
Here's how to get:
🖊️ signed copy of the 📙
📬 thank-you card
🫖 T(ea) Time newsletter (behind-the-scenes peaks, first looks & lotsa🍵)
🫵🏾 YOUR NAME in the 📙
@kickstarter.com Day 1/28
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tam...
Here's how to get:
🖊️ signed copy of the 📙
📬 thank-you card
🫖 T(ea) Time newsletter (behind-the-scenes peaks, first looks & lotsa🍵)
🫵🏾 YOUR NAME in the 📙
@kickstarter.com Day 1/28
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tam...
It's true! We said, "I do."
Every detail of our wedding had meaning. Our love is one of triumph and sacrifice. Real , authentic love has the power to heal and make whole.
Every day with @danishaw.me has icing on top. 🧁
For my beautiful, bright-eyed wife:
open.spotify.com/track/5aYUxb...
Every detail of our wedding had meaning. Our love is one of triumph and sacrifice. Real , authentic love has the power to heal and make whole.
Every day with @danishaw.me has icing on top. 🧁
For my beautiful, bright-eyed wife:
open.spotify.com/track/5aYUxb...
October 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
It's true! We said, "I do."
Every detail of our wedding had meaning. Our love is one of triumph and sacrifice. Real , authentic love has the power to heal and make whole.
Every day with @danishaw.me has icing on top. 🧁
For my beautiful, bright-eyed wife:
open.spotify.com/track/5aYUxb...
Every detail of our wedding had meaning. Our love is one of triumph and sacrifice. Real , authentic love has the power to heal and make whole.
Every day with @danishaw.me has icing on top. 🧁
For my beautiful, bright-eyed wife:
open.spotify.com/track/5aYUxb...
August 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Reposted by Tamryn Spruill
I am witness to Tam being in the homestretch of THE ONLY comprehensive + inclusive book on the history of the #WNBA and is in grind mode finishing up. She can’t teach and do edits atm so it’s tough financially. Please like below + follow her to support this very necessary book on women’s hoops. 🏀👑🧡
👋NEED URGENT SHOW OF HANDS✋
I created a @kickstarter.com to help me finish COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA (ABRAMS Books), for Fall '26 publication? (I can't teach Fall '25 semester AND finish revisions.)
👍if you're able to support
🔗 coming soon!
#Urgent #Kickstarter #CourtQueens #WNBA
I created a @kickstarter.com to help me finish COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA (ABRAMS Books), for Fall '26 publication? (I can't teach Fall '25 semester AND finish revisions.)
👍if you're able to support
🔗 coming soon!
#Urgent #Kickstarter #CourtQueens #WNBA
August 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I am witness to Tam being in the homestretch of THE ONLY comprehensive + inclusive book on the history of the #WNBA and is in grind mode finishing up. She can’t teach and do edits atm so it’s tough financially. Please like below + follow her to support this very necessary book on women’s hoops. 🏀👑🧡
👋NEED URGENT SHOW OF HANDS✋
I created a @kickstarter.com to help me finish COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA (ABRAMS Books), for Fall '26 publication? (I can't teach Fall '25 semester AND finish revisions.)
👍if you're able to support
🔗 coming soon!
#Urgent #Kickstarter #CourtQueens #WNBA
I created a @kickstarter.com to help me finish COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA (ABRAMS Books), for Fall '26 publication? (I can't teach Fall '25 semester AND finish revisions.)
👍if you're able to support
🔗 coming soon!
#Urgent #Kickstarter #CourtQueens #WNBA
August 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
👋NEED URGENT SHOW OF HANDS✋
I created a @kickstarter.com to help me finish COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA (ABRAMS Books), for Fall '26 publication? (I can't teach Fall '25 semester AND finish revisions.)
👍if you're able to support
🔗 coming soon!
#Urgent #Kickstarter #CourtQueens #WNBA
I created a @kickstarter.com to help me finish COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA (ABRAMS Books), for Fall '26 publication? (I can't teach Fall '25 semester AND finish revisions.)
👍if you're able to support
🔗 coming soon!
#Urgent #Kickstarter #CourtQueens #WNBA
August 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
👋NEED URGENT SHOW OF HANDS✋
I created a @kickstarter.com to help me finish COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA (ABRAMS Books), for Fall '26 publication? (I can't teach Fall '25 semester AND finish revisions.)
👍if you're able to support
🔗 coming soon!
#Urgent #Kickstarter #CourtQueens #WNBA
I created a @kickstarter.com to help me finish COURT QUEENS: A History of the WNBA (ABRAMS Books), for Fall '26 publication? (I can't teach Fall '25 semester AND finish revisions.)
👍if you're able to support
🔗 coming soon!
#Urgent #Kickstarter #CourtQueens #WNBA
I cannot think of pigeons without thinking of one of my favorite films featuring one of my favorite actors:
#MusicChallenge
#BirdSongs
#MusicSky
👻🐶: ⚔️
open.spotify.com/track/2aOoyA...
#MusicChallenge
#BirdSongs
#MusicSky
👻🐶: ⚔️
open.spotify.com/track/2aOoyA...
August 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I cannot think of pigeons without thinking of one of my favorite films featuring one of my favorite actors:
#MusicChallenge
#BirdSongs
#MusicSky
👻🐶: ⚔️
open.spotify.com/track/2aOoyA...
#MusicChallenge
#BirdSongs
#MusicSky
👻🐶: ⚔️
open.spotify.com/track/2aOoyA...
#MusicChallenge #BirdSongs
So not a fan of these poopy, feathered beasts with bluish underwings ... Alas, this song is cool:
open.spotify.com/track/1izpe7...
"Garden Dove" by Samantha Crain
So not a fan of these poopy, feathered beasts with bluish underwings ... Alas, this song is cool:
open.spotify.com/track/1izpe7...
"Garden Dove" by Samantha Crain
July 17, 2025 at 1:49 AM
#MusicChallenge #BirdSongs
So not a fan of these poopy, feathered beasts with bluish underwings ... Alas, this song is cool:
open.spotify.com/track/1izpe7...
"Garden Dove" by Samantha Crain
So not a fan of these poopy, feathered beasts with bluish underwings ... Alas, this song is cool:
open.spotify.com/track/1izpe7...
"Garden Dove" by Samantha Crain
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Call Congress. HR 4 must be stopped. Only people pressure will do it since Republicans are hell-bent on doing it unilaterally.
Call using @5calls.org
Write using @resist.bot
Fast way? Sign below by texting the code: sign PDMXDY to 50409
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Call using @5calls.org
Write using @resist.bot
Fast way? Sign below by texting the code: sign PDMXDY to 50409
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Oppose/Vote NO on the Rescissions Act - NO to Going Back on US Values & Rights
Text SIGN PDMXDY to 50409 to send this to your officials.
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July 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Call Congress. HR 4 must be stopped. Only people pressure will do it since Republicans are hell-bent on doing it unilaterally.
Call using @5calls.org
Write using @resist.bot
Fast way? Sign below by texting the code: sign PDMXDY to 50409
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Call using @5calls.org
Write using @resist.bot
Fast way? Sign below by texting the code: sign PDMXDY to 50409
resist.bot/petitions/PD...
Public media budget was voted upon; funds shouldn't be rescinded. As a Media Studies professor, I am keenly aware that efforts to end #NPR, #PBS, etc. are early plays in The Authoritarian Playbook. I've contacted my senators, and some of yours.
Will you do the same--RIGHT NOW? goacpr.org
Will you do the same--RIGHT NOW? goacpr.org
American Coalition for Public Radio
American Coalition for Public Radio - Tell your lawmaker, save your public radio station
goacpr.org
July 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Public media budget was voted upon; funds shouldn't be rescinded. As a Media Studies professor, I am keenly aware that efforts to end #NPR, #PBS, etc. are early plays in The Authoritarian Playbook. I've contacted my senators, and some of yours.
Will you do the same--RIGHT NOW? goacpr.org
Will you do the same--RIGHT NOW? goacpr.org
💥New Plushie Dreadfuls PTSD Bunny🐰💥
Do you live with #PTSD? If so, I'm sorry; I get it; you're not alone.
I bought #PlushieDreadfuls PTSD🐰; it wasn't for me, so I got #CPTSD🐰 instead! Now, I'm selling PTSD🐰, because #tariffs.
Help some🐰: Please #REPOST.
www.tamrynspruill.com/master-of-de...
Do you live with #PTSD? If so, I'm sorry; I get it; you're not alone.
I bought #PlushieDreadfuls PTSD🐰; it wasn't for me, so I got #CPTSD🐰 instead! Now, I'm selling PTSD🐰, because #tariffs.
Help some🐰: Please #REPOST.
www.tamrynspruill.com/master-of-de...
This Plushie Dreadfuls PTSD Bunny Can Be Yours!
Do you live with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? If so, I'm sorry. Getting the correct diagnosis in 2009, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), was at once a relief, a new...
www.tamrynspruill.com
July 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
💥New Plushie Dreadfuls PTSD Bunny🐰💥
Do you live with #PTSD? If so, I'm sorry; I get it; you're not alone.
I bought #PlushieDreadfuls PTSD🐰; it wasn't for me, so I got #CPTSD🐰 instead! Now, I'm selling PTSD🐰, because #tariffs.
Help some🐰: Please #REPOST.
www.tamrynspruill.com/master-of-de...
Do you live with #PTSD? If so, I'm sorry; I get it; you're not alone.
I bought #PlushieDreadfuls PTSD🐰; it wasn't for me, so I got #CPTSD🐰 instead! Now, I'm selling PTSD🐰, because #tariffs.
Help some🐰: Please #REPOST.
www.tamrynspruill.com/master-of-de...
Dialing now ... ☎️.
This is APPALLING.
This is APPALLING.
Called my rep on behalf of the 363,330 in NJ who will lose health care if this horrid bill passes. She’s a Dem and a Hell No vote. But they ALL need to hear we’re watching.
Capitol Switchboard:
202 224 3121
Capitol Switchboard:
202 224 3121
July 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Dialing now ... ☎️.
This is APPALLING.
This is APPALLING.
So, nothing has changed. 🙄
www.forbes.com/sites/robert...
WNBA players want 50% of revenues.
But the NBA/WNBA won't say what revenues are exactly!
From WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike
“I feel like we’re going based off educated estimations.
There is nothing that we know when it comes to how much money the league is making.”
WNBA players want 50% of revenues.
But the NBA/WNBA won't say what revenues are exactly!
From WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike
“I feel like we’re going based off educated estimations.
There is nothing that we know when it comes to how much money the league is making.”
WNBA Players Advocate For Higher Revenue Share Amidst CBA Negotiations
As the WNBPA receives a first response from the league about their demands, players are making sure they are heard: both by the league and the fans.
www.forbes.com
July 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
So, nothing has changed. 🙄
Awwww ...🙈
#MusicChallenge #BirdSongs
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
My favorite person is a 'Ryn from Carolina. 💜💚
Anwuliazuka - "Too Many Moons"
open.spotify.com/track/4bLd9T...
@anwuliazuka.bsky.social @tamrynspruill.bsky.social #NowPlaying #Music
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
My favorite person is a 'Ryn from Carolina. 💜💚
Anwuliazuka - "Too Many Moons"
open.spotify.com/track/4bLd9T...
@anwuliazuka.bsky.social @tamrynspruill.bsky.social #NowPlaying #Music
July 2, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Awwww ...🙈
I believe this may be the first successful landing on the feeder to actually eat something for our #NorthernCardinal fledgling. (with @tamrynspruill.bsky.social)
#birds @birdfybynetvue.bsky.social #fledglings
#birds @birdfybynetvue.bsky.social #fledglings
June 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Reposted by Tamryn Spruill
I believe this may be the first successful landing on the feeder to actually eat something for our #NorthernCardinal fledgling. (with @tamrynspruill.bsky.social)
#birds @birdfybynetvue.bsky.social #fledglings
#birds @birdfybynetvue.bsky.social #fledglings
June 26, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I believe this may be the first successful landing on the feeder to actually eat something for our #NorthernCardinal fledgling. (with @tamrynspruill.bsky.social)
#birds @birdfybynetvue.bsky.social #fledglings
#birds @birdfybynetvue.bsky.social #fledglings