Victoria Janssen
@victoriajanssen.bsky.social
I love cats, comics, and houseplants. She, her. SFWA Romance Steering Committee member. Writer of "A Place of Refuge" hopepunk space opera: https://books2read.com/rl/aplaceofrefuge
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What happens after rebel guerillas fight a fascist empire...but cannot win? A trilogy of novellas about choosing hope, recovery, building community, & working towards a new life on the utopian planet Refuge. #Hopepunk #sapphic #solarpunk #spaceopera #cozy #sf 💙📚 🌈📚🪐
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New story this morning! The Crow's Second Tale in @bcsmagazine.bsky.social ! www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-... This is one of my stories that is 100% not autobiographical except the part that is, which is that I tell stories to crows too, just in case.
Beneath Ceaseless Skies - The Crow’s Second Tale by Marissa Lingen
So Kiris knew, even at the age of five: no one should only know one story. Not even a crow, like in the song. And if she was the only one who had spotted the problem, she felt down to her five-year-ol...
www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
New story this morning! The Crow's Second Tale in @bcsmagazine.bsky.social ! www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-... This is one of my stories that is 100% not autobiographical except the part that is, which is that I tell stories to crows too, just in case.
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I'm raising funds to make sure the people offering advice at Scarleteen have access to healthcare! Your contributions to my personal fundraising page will count towards an overall $10k match so they count double right now.
www.classy.org/fundraiser/6...
www.classy.org/fundraiser/6...
Scarleteen began when young people started writing to Heather asking for advice with sex and relationships, and that one-on-one, personally tailored advice is still at the core of what we do. Advice columns are some of our most popular content.
November 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I'm raising funds to make sure the people offering advice at Scarleteen have access to healthcare! Your contributions to my personal fundraising page will count towards an overall $10k match so they count double right now.
www.classy.org/fundraiser/6...
www.classy.org/fundraiser/6...
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"Flu typically comes on suddenly and severely, with multiple symptoms appearing at once - including fever, body aches, exhaustion, headache and sore throat - whereas Covid usually develops more gradually "
Health experts are warning of a potential 'tripledemic' in Ireland this winter, with cases of flu, Covid and RSV on the rise.
Major sign you've caught flu and not Covid that everyone should know
www.irishmirror.ie
November 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
"Flu typically comes on suddenly and severely, with multiple symptoms appearing at once - including fever, body aches, exhaustion, headache and sore throat - whereas Covid usually develops more gradually "
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Another cool thing today: a package arrived with a selection of Philippine sff books, curated by @charlesatan.bsky.social!! Can’t wait to dig in
November 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Another cool thing today: a package arrived with a selection of Philippine sff books, curated by @charlesatan.bsky.social!! Can’t wait to dig in
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Trans Skaters Share Fear, Anger at New US Figure Skating Policy - by @choreosequence.bsky.social
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Trans Skaters Share Fear, Anger at New US Figure Skating Policy - Anything GOEs
Skaters speak out against the new U.S. Figure Skating policy for women's events.
anythinggoe.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Trans Skaters Share Fear, Anger at New US Figure Skating Policy - by @choreosequence.bsky.social
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anythinggoe.com/trans-skater...
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON!
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK!
@anyonecomics.bsky.social
Yours truly will be there as part of a STELLAR group of comic book creators against ICE.
www.comicsbeat.com/anyone-comic...
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK!
@anyonecomics.bsky.social
Yours truly will be there as part of a STELLAR group of comic book creators against ICE.
www.comicsbeat.com/anyone-comic...
Anyone Comics to hold HANDS OFF NYC Anti-ICE zine event
Anyone Comics is no stranger to lending a hand for social causes that require immediate support. On Nov. 15, it'll help make anti-ICE zines.
www.comicsbeat.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
SATURDAY AFTERNOON!
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK!
@anyonecomics.bsky.social
Yours truly will be there as part of a STELLAR group of comic book creators against ICE.
www.comicsbeat.com/anyone-comic...
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK!
@anyonecomics.bsky.social
Yours truly will be there as part of a STELLAR group of comic book creators against ICE.
www.comicsbeat.com/anyone-comic...
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We've done it!! The Trans People Take the World bundle crossed $2000! Everyone has really shown up for this. 🌈📚
I have BAKER THIEF in this, and it stands alongside some truly great works. Go check it out!
itch.io/b/3352/trans...
I have BAKER THIEF in this, and it stands alongside some truly great works. Go check it out!
itch.io/b/3352/trans...
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
We've done it!! The Trans People Take the World bundle crossed $2000! Everyone has really shown up for this. 🌈📚
I have BAKER THIEF in this, and it stands alongside some truly great works. Go check it out!
itch.io/b/3352/trans...
I have BAKER THIEF in this, and it stands alongside some truly great works. Go check it out!
itch.io/b/3352/trans...
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City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout—a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals
City Raccoons Are Evolving to Look More Like Pets
City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout—a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals
www.scientificamerican.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout—a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals
Former rebel guerillas find their lost beloved friend. From the ashes, they choose hope, recovery, building community, & working towards a new life.
Also there's banter and pastries. #fridayreads
#Hopepunk #sapphic #solarpunk #cozy #sf 💙📚 🌈📚🪐
books2read.com/rl/aplaceofr...
Also there's banter and pastries. #fridayreads
#Hopepunk #sapphic #solarpunk #cozy #sf 💙📚 🌈📚🪐
books2read.com/rl/aplaceofr...
November 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Former rebel guerillas find their lost beloved friend. From the ashes, they choose hope, recovery, building community, & working towards a new life.
Also there's banter and pastries. #fridayreads
#Hopepunk #sapphic #solarpunk #cozy #sf 💙📚 🌈📚🪐
books2read.com/rl/aplaceofr...
Also there's banter and pastries. #fridayreads
#Hopepunk #sapphic #solarpunk #cozy #sf 💙📚 🌈📚🪐
books2read.com/rl/aplaceofr...
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#Booksky #Fridayreads Want to support us and the oldest feminist sf con in the world AND get a deal on great queer books? We’re @wiscon.bsky.social’s Vendor of the Month so this deal ends at the end of November!
#Booksky Hey, we’re WisCon @wiscon.bsky.social’s first Vendor of the Month! Use WisCon26 on our website in November to get a discount on our books and we make a donation to WisCon! How cool is that! queenofswordspress.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
#Booksky #Fridayreads Want to support us and the oldest feminist sf con in the world AND get a deal on great queer books? We’re @wiscon.bsky.social’s Vendor of the Month so this deal ends at the end of November!
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I woke up to this! And some new wishlist donations too!! Omg omg omg THANK YOU!
November 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I woke up to this! And some new wishlist donations too!! Omg omg omg THANK YOU!
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Company says package is still delayed. So why did carrier send me a picture? ??? I sense they are not communicating well.
Sigh.
Sigh.
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Company says package is still delayed. So why did carrier send me a picture? ??? I sense they are not communicating well.
Sigh.
Sigh.
Help #Juntos raise $75,000 in grassroots donations & spread community safety resources!
Juntos is a community-led, Latine, immigrant organization in South #Philly doing important deportation defense, community care work, and more.
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Juntos is a community-led, Latine, immigrant organization in South #Philly doing important deportation defense, community care work, and more.
secure.actblue.com/donate/junto...
November 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Help #Juntos raise $75,000 in grassroots donations & spread community safety resources!
Juntos is a community-led, Latine, immigrant organization in South #Philly doing important deportation defense, community care work, and more.
secure.actblue.com/donate/junto...
Juntos is a community-led, Latine, immigrant organization in South #Philly doing important deportation defense, community care work, and more.
secure.actblue.com/donate/junto...
Stolen package was from iHerb. Perhaps thief thought it was full of weed or something?
If so, I hope they were very effing disappointed in my high fiber bran cereal.
(Given the number of packages that go missing around here, I suspect professionals rather than hungry people.)
If so, I hope they were very effing disappointed in my high fiber bran cereal.
(Given the number of packages that go missing around here, I suspect professionals rather than hungry people.)
November 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Stolen package was from iHerb. Perhaps thief thought it was full of weed or something?
If so, I hope they were very effing disappointed in my high fiber bran cereal.
(Given the number of packages that go missing around here, I suspect professionals rather than hungry people.)
If so, I hope they were very effing disappointed in my high fiber bran cereal.
(Given the number of packages that go missing around here, I suspect professionals rather than hungry people.)
Ordered food items. Got email saying shipment was delayed. Waited for email saying shipment was happening. Finally checked today. Item delivered on the original date they gave me, when I was not home, and presumably stolen because it was not there. So why did I get a delay email? Hoping for reship.
November 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Ordered food items. Got email saying shipment was delayed. Waited for email saying shipment was happening. Finally checked today. Item delivered on the original date they gave me, when I was not home, and presumably stolen because it was not there. So why did I get a delay email? Hoping for reship.
All In for Aftyn: Special Election #Phonebank for TN-07
#action #politicalaction
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#action #politicalaction
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All In for Aftyn: Special Election Phonebank for TN-07 · Indivisible
**Indivisible is All In For Aftyn!**
Help us flip a red seat blue and deliver a big win for Tennessee’s 7th congressional district! We’ll be using Scale to Win, our easy-to-use calling tool, to conne...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
All In for Aftyn: Special Election #Phonebank for TN-07
#action #politicalaction
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#action #politicalaction
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Yesterday's afternoon walk.
November 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Yesterday's afternoon walk.
Small donations welcome! #Juntos
Help #Juntos raise $75,000 in grassroots donations & spread community safety resources!
Juntos is a community-led, Latine, immigrant organization in South #Philly doing important deportation defense, community care work, and more.
ICE hotline: 814-205-3293.
secure.actblue.com/donate/junto...
Juntos is a community-led, Latine, immigrant organization in South #Philly doing important deportation defense, community care work, and more.
ICE hotline: 814-205-3293.
secure.actblue.com/donate/junto...
November 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Small donations welcome! #Juntos
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Oh hey, covid spread at the event that I was sad about not going to but wasn't going to go to because of covid risk. l o l :(
November 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Oh hey, covid spread at the event that I was sad about not going to but wasn't going to go to because of covid risk. l o l :(
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I had the honor of making this painting for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.
November 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I had the honor of making this painting for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.
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1/ 🧵 New perspective: Maybe all those yoga classes aren’t fixing fatigue… turns out, in ME/CFS & Long COVID, we may not be stuck in fight/flight at all. 🧘♀️
Cort Johnson summarises a new model suggesting low brain norepinephrine (NE) is central to symptoms.
Cort Johnson summarises a new model suggesting low brain norepinephrine (NE) is central to symptoms.
November 13, 2025 at 12:06 PM
1/ 🧵 New perspective: Maybe all those yoga classes aren’t fixing fatigue… turns out, in ME/CFS & Long COVID, we may not be stuck in fight/flight at all. 🧘♀️
Cort Johnson summarises a new model suggesting low brain norepinephrine (NE) is central to symptoms.
Cort Johnson summarises a new model suggesting low brain norepinephrine (NE) is central to symptoms.
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Exceptionally beautiful tribute to David Jackson on the #Blakes7 S2 Bluray. Well done @tobyhadoke.bsky.social.
November 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Exceptionally beautiful tribute to David Jackson on the #Blakes7 S2 Bluray. Well done @tobyhadoke.bsky.social.
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The newbie's going to have to learn fast and not die.
Former telepath Talia struggles with trauma while embroiled in a perilous mission, and working to trust her new compatriots.
#spaceopera #specfic #sf #sapphic #QueerBooks 💙📚 🌈📚🪐#Booksky
books2read.com/b/rattri
Former telepath Talia struggles with trauma while embroiled in a perilous mission, and working to trust her new compatriots.
#spaceopera #specfic #sf #sapphic #QueerBooks 💙📚 🌈📚🪐#Booksky
books2read.com/b/rattri
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The newbie's going to have to learn fast and not die.
Former telepath Talia struggles with trauma while embroiled in a perilous mission, and working to trust her new compatriots.
#spaceopera #specfic #sf #sapphic #QueerBooks 💙📚 🌈📚🪐#Booksky
books2read.com/b/rattri
Former telepath Talia struggles with trauma while embroiled in a perilous mission, and working to trust her new compatriots.
#spaceopera #specfic #sf #sapphic #QueerBooks 💙📚 🌈📚🪐#Booksky
books2read.com/b/rattri