Avi Silver (they/he)
@thescreambean.bsky.social
author of SÃONI CYCLE & PLURALITIES. coparent to The Shale Project. poet, editor, dice goblin enabler, gender menace. on here sporadically!
BACK THE HERETIC'S GUIDE AUDIOBOOK KICKSTARTER.
BACK THE HERETIC'S GUIDE AUDIOBOOK KICKSTARTER.
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The Palestinian Children's Relief - TTRPG Bundle for PCRF is live! Come support Palestinian children and get a ton of TTRPG and Pring/Play titles for $10! itch.io/b/3299/pales...
Free Palestine!
Free Palestine!
Palestinian Children's Relief - TTRPG Bundle for PCRF by Molgannard Press and 102 others
Palestinian Children's Relief - TTRPG Bundle for PCRF: 243 items for $10.00
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October 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The Palestinian Children's Relief - TTRPG Bundle for PCRF is live! Come support Palestinian children and get a ton of TTRPG and Pring/Play titles for $10! itch.io/b/3299/pales...
Free Palestine!
Free Palestine!
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4 yrs ago today, a family member managed a truly spectacular own goal, splintered his domestic bliss, & in the process, united the world for a day.
On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day
So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga
On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day
So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga
September 4, 2024 at 4:14 PM
4 yrs ago today, a family member managed a truly spectacular own goal, splintered his domestic bliss, & in the process, united the world for a day.
On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day
So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga
On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day
So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga
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If you haven't backed @siennatristen.bsky.social's #Kickstarter yet for the Heretic's Guide orchestrated audiobook (or even if you have), check out this interview we did on Stone Soup to better understand their work, their mind and why both are incredible.
stone-soup.ghost.io/exclusive-in...
stone-soup.ghost.io/exclusive-in...
Exclusive Interview: Sienna Tristen, The Heretic's Guide to Homecoming: An Orchestrated Audiobook
An exclusive interview with Sienna Tristen by Brandon Crilly
stone-soup.ghost.io
November 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
If you haven't backed @siennatristen.bsky.social's #Kickstarter yet for the Heretic's Guide orchestrated audiobook (or even if you have), check out this interview we did on Stone Soup to better understand their work, their mind and why both are incredible.
stone-soup.ghost.io/exclusive-in...
stone-soup.ghost.io/exclusive-in...
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I've got a NASTY flu and am not feeling very coherent rn, but I was MUCH more coherent and eloquent like 5 days ago when @brandoncrilly.bsky.social interviewed me about my audiobook #Kickstarter for @sarahgailey.bsky.social's Stone Soup newsletter. Have a peek? 💜
stone-soup.ghost.io/exclusive-in...
stone-soup.ghost.io/exclusive-in...
Exclusive Interview: Sienna Tristen, The Heretic's Guide to Homecoming: An Orchestrated Audiobook
An exclusive interview with Sienna Tristen by Brandon Crilly
stone-soup.ghost.io
November 19, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I've got a NASTY flu and am not feeling very coherent rn, but I was MUCH more coherent and eloquent like 5 days ago when @brandoncrilly.bsky.social interviewed me about my audiobook #Kickstarter for @sarahgailey.bsky.social's Stone Soup newsletter. Have a peek? 💜
stone-soup.ghost.io/exclusive-in...
stone-soup.ghost.io/exclusive-in...
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The 1st instalment of my 1st serialized short story has landed in people's inboxes care of @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social! If you want to read "A Road Less Taken" over the course of this week, sign up! You'll get access to previous instalments too. www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-week-sc...
Book Week Scotland: Amal El-Mohtar in your inbox
Sign up to receive an exclusive serialised story from Amal El-Mohtar during Book Week Scotland.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The 1st instalment of my 1st serialized short story has landed in people's inboxes care of @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social! If you want to read "A Road Less Taken" over the course of this week, sign up! You'll get access to previous instalments too. www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-week-sc...
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Hooray! Always happy to see my (distant) friends succeed.
100% FUNDED!!!! IT HAS OFFICIALLY HAPPENED!
thank you to EVERYBODY who has made it so this audiobook is officially going to happen!
come party with @siennatristen.bsky.social and I for the next 18 days of victory laps and chaos!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOO
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
thank you to EVERYBODY who has made it so this audiobook is officially going to happen!
come party with @siennatristen.bsky.social and I for the next 18 days of victory laps and chaos!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOO
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Hooray! Always happy to see my (distant) friends succeed.
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I'm so thrilled!!! This audio book is gonna be so good on top of already my favorite book
100% FUNDED!!!! IT HAS OFFICIALLY HAPPENED!
thank you to EVERYBODY who has made it so this audiobook is officially going to happen!
come party with @siennatristen.bsky.social and I for the next 18 days of victory laps and chaos!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOO
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
thank you to EVERYBODY who has made it so this audiobook is officially going to happen!
come party with @siennatristen.bsky.social and I for the next 18 days of victory laps and chaos!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOO
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
November 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I'm so thrilled!!! This audio book is gonna be so good on top of already my favorite book
sososo excited for this!!
Only a few days to go! Join us this Saturday at 3:00pm for an afternoon with @thescreambean.bsky.social and @brandoncrilly.bsky.social in conversation!
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
sososo excited for this!!
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Over 50% funded in just 15 minutes!!!!! Y’all are absolutely amazing ❤️❤️❤️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
The Book of Spores: A Fungal SFF Anthology
Across dimensions, it creeps and consumes. A fungal anthology of fantasy, sci-fi and horror short fiction that will colonize your mind.
www.kickstarter.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Over 50% funded in just 15 minutes!!!!! Y’all are absolutely amazing ❤️❤️❤️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
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WOOHOOO!!!!!!
100% FUNDED!!!! IT HAS OFFICIALLY HAPPENED!
thank you to EVERYBODY who has made it so this audiobook is officially going to happen!
come party with @siennatristen.bsky.social and I for the next 18 days of victory laps and chaos!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOO
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
thank you to EVERYBODY who has made it so this audiobook is officially going to happen!
come party with @siennatristen.bsky.social and I for the next 18 days of victory laps and chaos!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOO
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
November 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
WOOHOOO!!!!!!
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Thank you thank you thank you! I can’t wait for this. :)
100% FUNDED!!!! IT HAS OFFICIALLY HAPPENED!
thank you to EVERYBODY who has made it so this audiobook is officially going to happen!
come party with @siennatristen.bsky.social and I for the next 18 days of victory laps and chaos!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOO
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
thank you to EVERYBODY who has made it so this audiobook is officially going to happen!
come party with @siennatristen.bsky.social and I for the next 18 days of victory laps and chaos!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOO
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
November 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Thank you thank you thank you! I can’t wait for this. :)
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Yeessssss
100% FUNDED!!!! IT HAS OFFICIALLY HAPPENED!
thank you to EVERYBODY who has made it so this audiobook is officially going to happen!
come party with @siennatristen.bsky.social and I for the next 18 days of victory laps and chaos!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOO
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
thank you to EVERYBODY who has made it so this audiobook is officially going to happen!
come party with @siennatristen.bsky.social and I for the next 18 days of victory laps and chaos!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOO
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
November 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Yeessssss
100% FUNDED!!!! IT HAS OFFICIALLY HAPPENED!
thank you to EVERYBODY who has made it so this audiobook is officially going to happen!
come party with @siennatristen.bsky.social and I for the next 18 days of victory laps and chaos!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOO
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
thank you to EVERYBODY who has made it so this audiobook is officially going to happen!
come party with @siennatristen.bsky.social and I for the next 18 days of victory laps and chaos!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOO
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
November 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
100% FUNDED!!!! IT HAS OFFICIALLY HAPPENED!
thank you to EVERYBODY who has made it so this audiobook is officially going to happen!
come party with @siennatristen.bsky.social and I for the next 18 days of victory laps and chaos!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOO
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
thank you to EVERYBODY who has made it so this audiobook is officially going to happen!
come party with @siennatristen.bsky.social and I for the next 18 days of victory laps and chaos!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOO
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
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Ohmygosh, sorry, make that *$96 CAD* away from funding!!!
Who wants to take this one over the finish line? 👀
Who wants to take this one over the finish line? 👀
BRO WE ARE $141 CANADIAN DOLLARS (that's like $100 USD) from this audiobook being ✨ FULLY FUNDED ✨
I call upon ye to make it happen. it's an orchestrated, soundscaped audiobook. it rules. you don't like audiobooks? FINE! you can just get the instrumental album!
BACK IT NOW: tinyurl.com/cm2utrzz
I call upon ye to make it happen. it's an orchestrated, soundscaped audiobook. it rules. you don't like audiobooks? FINE! you can just get the instrumental album!
BACK IT NOW: tinyurl.com/cm2utrzz
November 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Ohmygosh, sorry, make that *$96 CAD* away from funding!!!
Who wants to take this one over the finish line? 👀
Who wants to take this one over the finish line? 👀
BRO WE ARE $141 CANADIAN DOLLARS (that's like $100 USD) from this audiobook being ✨ FULLY FUNDED ✨
I call upon ye to make it happen. it's an orchestrated, soundscaped audiobook. it rules. you don't like audiobooks? FINE! you can just get the instrumental album!
BACK IT NOW: tinyurl.com/cm2utrzz
I call upon ye to make it happen. it's an orchestrated, soundscaped audiobook. it rules. you don't like audiobooks? FINE! you can just get the instrumental album!
BACK IT NOW: tinyurl.com/cm2utrzz
November 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
BRO WE ARE $141 CANADIAN DOLLARS (that's like $100 USD) from this audiobook being ✨ FULLY FUNDED ✨
I call upon ye to make it happen. it's an orchestrated, soundscaped audiobook. it rules. you don't like audiobooks? FINE! you can just get the instrumental album!
BACK IT NOW: tinyurl.com/cm2utrzz
I call upon ye to make it happen. it's an orchestrated, soundscaped audiobook. it rules. you don't like audiobooks? FINE! you can just get the instrumental album!
BACK IT NOW: tinyurl.com/cm2utrzz
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I adore this duology. Check out their audiobook Kickstarter!
In this newsletter, I talk about other things about the INCREDIBLE Kickstarter for @siennatristen.bsky.social 's Orchestrated Audiobook for HERETIC'S GUIDE TO HOMECOMING.
To the KS: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
This is where I gush about it: XD (scroll down) buttondown.com/ClaudieArsen...
To the KS: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
This is where I gush about it: XD (scroll down) buttondown.com/ClaudieArsen...
November 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I adore this duology. Check out their audiobook Kickstarter!
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Avi's shriek is a melodic cacophony! It is a blessing upon the ear!!
The #Kickstarter for this audiobook is seriously closing in on goal and I am just so full of gratitude for everyone who has put their hand to the oars so far. We're nearly at the shoreline! 🌊🛶
The #Kickstarter for this audiobook is seriously closing in on goal and I am just so full of gratitude for everyone who has put their hand to the oars so far. We're nearly at the shoreline! 🌊🛶
okay so while @siennatristen.bsky.social is still getting oriented on bluesky, I'm going to take it upon myself to ✨shriek✨ about the fact that the HERETIC'S GUIDE audiobook Kickstarter is $400 from being funded.
[INSERT SHRIEK HERE]
come bring us over the finish line!
LINK: tinyurl.com/cm2utrzz
[INSERT SHRIEK HERE]
come bring us over the finish line!
LINK: tinyurl.com/cm2utrzz
November 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Avi's shriek is a melodic cacophony! It is a blessing upon the ear!!
The #Kickstarter for this audiobook is seriously closing in on goal and I am just so full of gratitude for everyone who has put their hand to the oars so far. We're nearly at the shoreline! 🌊🛶
The #Kickstarter for this audiobook is seriously closing in on goal and I am just so full of gratitude for everyone who has put their hand to the oars so far. We're nearly at the shoreline! 🌊🛶
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These books are wonderful; I really enjoyed them. An audio version would be such a best winter friend.
okay so while @siennatristen.bsky.social is still getting oriented on bluesky, I'm going to take it upon myself to ✨shriek✨ about the fact that the HERETIC'S GUIDE audiobook Kickstarter is $400 from being funded.
[INSERT SHRIEK HERE]
come bring us over the finish line!
LINK: tinyurl.com/cm2utrzz
[INSERT SHRIEK HERE]
come bring us over the finish line!
LINK: tinyurl.com/cm2utrzz
November 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
These books are wonderful; I really enjoyed them. An audio version would be such a best winter friend.
okay so while @siennatristen.bsky.social is still getting oriented on bluesky, I'm going to take it upon myself to ✨shriek✨ about the fact that the HERETIC'S GUIDE audiobook Kickstarter is $400 from being funded.
[INSERT SHRIEK HERE]
come bring us over the finish line!
LINK: tinyurl.com/cm2utrzz
[INSERT SHRIEK HERE]
come bring us over the finish line!
LINK: tinyurl.com/cm2utrzz
November 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
okay so while @siennatristen.bsky.social is still getting oriented on bluesky, I'm going to take it upon myself to ✨shriek✨ about the fact that the HERETIC'S GUIDE audiobook Kickstarter is $400 from being funded.
[INSERT SHRIEK HERE]
come bring us over the finish line!
LINK: tinyurl.com/cm2utrzz
[INSERT SHRIEK HERE]
come bring us over the finish line!
LINK: tinyurl.com/cm2utrzz
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Claudie is a TITAN of this community and has done immeasurably wonderful things for indie SFFH especially, so it's quite sincerely joyful to have her beam this kind of praise at me 💜
Subscribe to her newsletter if you haven't already!
Subscribe to her newsletter if you haven't already!
In this newsletter, I talk about other things about the INCREDIBLE Kickstarter for @siennatristen.bsky.social 's Orchestrated Audiobook for HERETIC'S GUIDE TO HOMECOMING.
To the KS: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
This is where I gush about it: XD (scroll down) buttondown.com/ClaudieArsen...
To the KS: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
This is where I gush about it: XD (scroll down) buttondown.com/ClaudieArsen...
November 9, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Claudie is a TITAN of this community and has done immeasurably wonderful things for indie SFFH especially, so it's quite sincerely joyful to have her beam this kind of praise at me 💜
Subscribe to her newsletter if you haven't already!
Subscribe to her newsletter if you haven't already!
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Don't take my word for it - I'm just a baby bird in this here Blue Sky
Listen to Evan, he's been here for like at least 15 minutes
You can trust him 👀
Listen to Evan, he's been here for like at least 15 minutes
You can trust him 👀
Ye Amazing @siennatristen.bsky.social is here!
Go back their Kickstarter with IMMEDIACY!
(I got a wee listen a while ago and it is going to rock your socks)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
Go back their Kickstarter with IMMEDIACY!
(I got a wee listen a while ago and it is going to rock your socks)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
The Heretic's Guide to Homecoming: An Orchestrated Audiobook
Help fund the long-awaited audiobook of this cult-classic fantasy novel, complete with musical accompaniment.
www.kickstarter.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Don't take my word for it - I'm just a baby bird in this here Blue Sky
Listen to Evan, he's been here for like at least 15 minutes
You can trust him 👀
Listen to Evan, he's been here for like at least 15 minutes
You can trust him 👀
"babe please come to the party i don't want to go aloooone"
Hey beauties & cuties I have arrived like a debutante at the ball now where are the canapés
a man in a tuxedo and a woman in a ball gown are standing next to each other
ALT: a man in a tuxedo and a woman in a ball gown are standing next to each other
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:32 AM
"babe please come to the party i don't want to go aloooone"
I love @brandoncrilly.bsky.social, I love found family nonsense, and I love that this event is in ONE WEEK!
I am rarely in Toronto these days and miss so many good people there! if you're available at 3pm on the 15th, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see you and get weird in @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social !!!!
I am rarely in Toronto these days and miss so many good people there! if you're available at 3pm on the 15th, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see you and get weird in @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social !!!!
One week from NOW!
You can see Can*Con Vice Admiral @brandoncrilly.bsky.social and Certified Brilliant @thescreambean.bsky.social at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social discussing found family, their rad new books, and what else?
WHO KNOWS?
YOU MUST COME AND FIND OUT!
You can see Can*Con Vice Admiral @brandoncrilly.bsky.social and Certified Brilliant @thescreambean.bsky.social at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social discussing found family, their rad new books, and what else?
WHO KNOWS?
YOU MUST COME AND FIND OUT!
November 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I love @brandoncrilly.bsky.social, I love found family nonsense, and I love that this event is in ONE WEEK!
I am rarely in Toronto these days and miss so many good people there! if you're available at 3pm on the 15th, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see you and get weird in @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social !!!!
I am rarely in Toronto these days and miss so many good people there! if you're available at 3pm on the 15th, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see you and get weird in @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social !!!!
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This audiobook is going to be so good, friends!
Much beloved friend of the con Sienna Tristen is bringing out an audiobook of their 'Heretic's Guide to Homecoming'!
If you had a chance to listen to the sample in our vendor's room, you know this is going to be AMAZE!
If you didn't - it's going to be AMAZE!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
If you had a chance to listen to the sample in our vendor's room, you know this is going to be AMAZE!
If you didn't - it's going to be AMAZE!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
The Heretic's Guide to Homecoming: An Orchestrated Audiobook
Help fund the long-awaited audiobook of this cult-classic fantasy novel, complete with musical accompaniment.
www.kickstarter.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This audiobook is going to be so good, friends!
TOP 5 REASONS YOU, YES YOU, WANT THIS AUDIOBOOK:
⛰️ immersive ambience & sound effects
🎶 character & place themes
🎹 2+ hours of original tunes to cry to
💜 my wife's beautiful reading voice
🧠 I am right about everything
what, you need PROOF? ok. here's a standalone 15 min demo: tinyurl.com/2xmfaj5e
⛰️ immersive ambience & sound effects
🎶 character & place themes
🎹 2+ hours of original tunes to cry to
💜 my wife's beautiful reading voice
🧠 I am right about everything
what, you need PROOF? ok. here's a standalone 15 min demo: tinyurl.com/2xmfaj5e
November 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
TOP 5 REASONS YOU, YES YOU, WANT THIS AUDIOBOOK:
⛰️ immersive ambience & sound effects
🎶 character & place themes
🎹 2+ hours of original tunes to cry to
💜 my wife's beautiful reading voice
🧠 I am right about everything
what, you need PROOF? ok. here's a standalone 15 min demo: tinyurl.com/2xmfaj5e
⛰️ immersive ambience & sound effects
🎶 character & place themes
🎹 2+ hours of original tunes to cry to
💜 my wife's beautiful reading voice
🧠 I am right about everything
what, you need PROOF? ok. here's a standalone 15 min demo: tinyurl.com/2xmfaj5e