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JALS
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they/them | AuDHD | infj/1w4

Owner of Worlds From Words Publishing
Editor for Double the Books Magazine
Author of #LGBTQIA+ Fiction

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I'm reading the chapter on Hope and Grief Can Coexist from the book, Let this Radicalize You.

It says "We know that hope is essential to social change because in order to make change, someone must first imagine that it can be so."

I need to remind myself of this.
January 14, 2026 at 3:27 AM
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Don't just use the library because it helps you (even though it does).
Use the library because doing that keeps the library open for other people.
Your daily reminder that indie bookstores + public libraries care about you in a way corporations never will 💓
January 13, 2026 at 9:24 PM
LEGENDS & LATTES × THE KYOSHI NOVELS

Ilva is an elf on the run. As she begins coming into her powers, she also develops feelings for a new friend (Vali), who is hiding from her own problems. Can they face their fears, foes, and feelings before the fall of all they know?

#Bluepit #ND #F #Q #Sapphic
January 13, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Things money can’t buy ❤️
December 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Invest in physical media.
Buy the book.
Buy the record.
Buy the movie.
Use the library.
September 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Some reminders for the weekend! 👻
October 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Android people: if you want to be part of the beta test, please leave an email address here:
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Leave your email to be included in the beta test
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September 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Sometimes, change is easy.

In 2025:
I switched from Stream+ to only Netflix.
I switched from Spotify to TIDAL.
I switched from a Google browser to Firefox.
I switched from IMDB to FlickFocus.
I switched from Goodreads to StoryGraph.

None of those changes make my life harder. I barely notice.

1/3
October 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Some days we need the raccoon-approved basics: rest, snacks, hydration, and being a little cute. None of these things fix everything, but they help!
September 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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OCTOBER 🌕

THE WORD FOR WORLD: THE MAPS OF URSULA K. LE GUIN | presenting the magical world of Le Guin’s maps, co-publishing with AA Publications, to coincide with an exhibition at the Architectural Association, London, opening on 10 October. www.silverpress.org/collections/...
August 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Today is Non-Binary People's Day, so to celebrate, here are 15 SFF books by non-binary indie authors! #NonBinaryAwarenessWeek 💛🤍💜🖤

www.readindiefantasy.com/non-binary-i...
July 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
My next event is Sarnia-Lambton pridefest!

I'll have a vendor booth and be selling more than just books. I have prints, stickers, and handpainted items ready.

Hope to see you there!

#authorevent #authorsky #booksky #bookevents #pridefest #lgbtqvoices #author #artist
June 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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June 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Event season has started!

I'll be at Coles in Lambton Mall (Southwestern Ontario) on Saturday June the 7th, from 12:00 to 4:00.

#authorevents #booksky #Canadian #authorsofbooksky
June 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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‼️ 105,000. That's how many emails Ontarians have sent through our online action to Scrap Bill 5.

Since Bill 5 was introduced, First Nations leaders have been sounding the alarm.

The bill gives Ford’s Cabinet the power to override Ontario laws any where they want. 🧵
June 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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June 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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June 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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What do you need the most today?
May 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Home Library Tips 6/6

Final repost about how to navigate the MyLibrary app by Julien Keith. A great app that helps you catalogue large collections of books, manga, comics, graphic novels, movies, video games, and more!

#cataloging #collecting #manga #booksky #bookish #collection #mylibrary #tips
April 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Home Library Tip 5/6:

Numeric sequences when listing a series on an alphabetical list can trick you! Don't forget to put a zero.

Double digit series? 01/10+
Triple digits? 001/100+

You're welcome!

#homelibrary #cataloging #tips #collector #booksky #bigbookcollections #organization #mylibrary
April 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Home Library Tips 4/6

When the order will not order...

Update: I use Goodreads and Google as last resorts these days, and opt for the StoryGraph or other fan-based sites, because ethics.

#homelibrary #tips #mylibraryapp #appnavigation #booksky #organization #collection #classics
April 6, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Home Library Tips 3/6

MyLibrary app shortcuts. This works on a few other popular cataloging apps as well.

Pause video as needed.

#homelibrary #cataloging #bookish #collector #manga #books #statistics #readvsunread
March 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Part 2/6 of my cataloguing tips! The app I'm using is called MyLibrary (I'm a Samsung user).

#homelibrary #cataloguing #tips #howto #apps #organization #collecting #mylibrary
March 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I am reposting my library tips posts from the other app since I deleted it. Hope this is helpful to fellow collectors! #homelibrary #tips #collector #booksky
March 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Show me a pic of you before things went sideways in 2020...

I gave up a house rental for a loft, I had given up on having a child after 3 losses, and I left my job to attend uni.

Then:
1. Pregnancy success 🌈
2. Covid began 😷
3. School cancelled 🚫

Haaaaaa...
March 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM