Kara Jorgensen
@authorkaraj.bsky.social
Queer, nonbinary author, MFA, adjunct professor, and dog mom. Your local ND science-goth crocheter.
Julia Child meets Vincent Price. They/them
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Julia Child meets Vincent Price. They/them
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Kara Jorgensen
@authorkaraj.bsky.social
· Oct 20
Hi, I'm Kara (they/them). I'm a queer, autistic author who writes queer historical-paranormal fantasy books.
I've published 10 novels, a handful of short stories, and a novella, which you can get by joining my newsletter.
My newsletter: eepurl.com/bfJTW9
My books: books2read.com/ap/nAkLmr/Ka...
I've published 10 novels, a handful of short stories, and a novella, which you can get by joining my newsletter.
My newsletter: eepurl.com/bfJTW9
My books: books2read.com/ap/nAkLmr/Ka...
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🚨 HEADS UP
Washington State has reported a suspected human H5N1 case with no cattle exposure likely bird-linked (or from contaminated milk).
The patient is severely ill in hospital.
Clade pending (D1 vs B3). CDC confirmation awaited.
If confirmed, it will be Washington’s first H5N1 case of 2025.
Washington State has reported a suspected human H5N1 case with no cattle exposure likely bird-linked (or from contaminated milk).
The patient is severely ill in hospital.
Clade pending (D1 vs B3). CDC confirmation awaited.
If confirmed, it will be Washington’s first H5N1 case of 2025.
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 AM
🚨 HEADS UP
Washington State has reported a suspected human H5N1 case with no cattle exposure likely bird-linked (or from contaminated milk).
The patient is severely ill in hospital.
Clade pending (D1 vs B3). CDC confirmation awaited.
If confirmed, it will be Washington’s first H5N1 case of 2025.
Washington State has reported a suspected human H5N1 case with no cattle exposure likely bird-linked (or from contaminated milk).
The patient is severely ill in hospital.
Clade pending (D1 vs B3). CDC confirmation awaited.
If confirmed, it will be Washington’s first H5N1 case of 2025.
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1. Transgender soldiers and veterans have faced horrific mistreatment by the Trump administration.
Now, a coalition of LGBTQ+ military organizations are urging states to pass legislation to help those forced out of service or off healthcare.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Now, a coalition of LGBTQ+ military organizations are urging states to pass legislation to help those forced out of service or off healthcare.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Veterans Group Urges States To Pass Protective Policies In Response To Trump Trans Bans
Trans veterans are being let go without a safety net. Here’s what your state can do about it.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:58 AM
1. Transgender soldiers and veterans have faced horrific mistreatment by the Trump administration.
Now, a coalition of LGBTQ+ military organizations are urging states to pass legislation to help those forced out of service or off healthcare.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Now, a coalition of LGBTQ+ military organizations are urging states to pass legislation to help those forced out of service or off healthcare.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
I keep staring at print-making kits like
a cartoon character says oh neptune with sweat coming out of his face
Alt: Mrs. Puff from Spongebob sweating profusely while thinking oh neptune
media.tenor.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I keep staring at print-making kits like
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the argument against healthcare for trans kids always smelled stupid to me because when I was 15 I was allowed to have double jaw surgery
my bones were broken and reset just to help my face look bit more feminine, and that improved my happiness immensely from then on
and why was THAT allowed hmmm
my bones were broken and reset just to help my face look bit more feminine, and that improved my happiness immensely from then on
and why was THAT allowed hmmm
November 14, 2025 at 1:55 AM
the argument against healthcare for trans kids always smelled stupid to me because when I was 15 I was allowed to have double jaw surgery
my bones were broken and reset just to help my face look bit more feminine, and that improved my happiness immensely from then on
and why was THAT allowed hmmm
my bones were broken and reset just to help my face look bit more feminine, and that improved my happiness immensely from then on
and why was THAT allowed hmmm
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Bennett (MC in this book) is a trans man in the 1890s and a fox shifter
Feeling the need to post about my political/union story featuring a trans man fox shifter falling for a werewolf.
It also has stress baking, community care, trans affirming sex scenes, mm romance, an MC with epilepsy, and lots of food.
Get it in ebook, audio, and paperback: books2read.com/psr1
It also has stress baking, community care, trans affirming sex scenes, mm romance, an MC with epilepsy, and lots of food.
Get it in ebook, audio, and paperback: books2read.com/psr1
November 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Bennett (MC in this book) is a trans man in the 1890s and a fox shifter
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I illustrate CATS READING BOOKS for $75
Pick a cat— maybe YOUR cat or a friend's cat— pick a book— maybe a book you wrote or maybe your favorite read— and I draw you the digital illustration like these—
www.behance.net/gallery/2291...
DM me for info!
Pick a cat— maybe YOUR cat or a friend's cat— pick a book— maybe a book you wrote or maybe your favorite read— and I draw you the digital illustration like these—
www.behance.net/gallery/2291...
DM me for info!
November 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I illustrate CATS READING BOOKS for $75
Pick a cat— maybe YOUR cat or a friend's cat— pick a book— maybe a book you wrote or maybe your favorite read— and I draw you the digital illustration like these—
www.behance.net/gallery/2291...
DM me for info!
Pick a cat— maybe YOUR cat or a friend's cat— pick a book— maybe a book you wrote or maybe your favorite read— and I draw you the digital illustration like these—
www.behance.net/gallery/2291...
DM me for info!
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Korean study *just* published (10 Nov 2025) found that wearing kn94 masks (equivalent of ffp2 or n95) is protective against infection by COVID-19.
Only 1 healthcare worker infected out of over 180 working for a year with COVID+ patients.
Study was done in 2020 and 2021, before vaccines.
Only 1 healthcare worker infected out of over 180 working for a year with COVID+ patients.
Study was done in 2020 and 2021, before vaccines.
Effect of Personal Protective Equipment on the Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Healthcare Workers
Lee SJ, et al. J Korean Med Sci. 2025 Sep;40(43):e276. https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2025.40.e276
jkms.org
November 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Korean study *just* published (10 Nov 2025) found that wearing kn94 masks (equivalent of ffp2 or n95) is protective against infection by COVID-19.
Only 1 healthcare worker infected out of over 180 working for a year with COVID+ patients.
Study was done in 2020 and 2021, before vaccines.
Only 1 healthcare worker infected out of over 180 working for a year with COVID+ patients.
Study was done in 2020 and 2021, before vaccines.
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It's uncomfortable for a lot of kidlit creators to contend with, but if you leave porn without defense, the censors are comin for you next THEY ALWAYS DO
(and they HAVE been in this era of book bans)
(defend porn like your freedom of speech depends on it)
(because it does)
(and they HAVE been in this era of book bans)
(defend porn like your freedom of speech depends on it)
(because it does)
There has been a noticeable reticence in left and liberal circles to voice full-throated support for pornography, even as it's become increasingly clear what the open end goals of the censorship movement are
In a lot of ways other leftists chose this path folks. They shrugged and didn’t care when Patreon banned a ton of hypnosis and TF creators, or when YouTube started their ASMR crackdown. Now it’s coming for queer porn creators, more and more. Who will stand up?
November 14, 2025 at 12:11 AM
It's uncomfortable for a lot of kidlit creators to contend with, but if you leave porn without defense, the censors are comin for you next THEY ALWAYS DO
(and they HAVE been in this era of book bans)
(defend porn like your freedom of speech depends on it)
(because it does)
(and they HAVE been in this era of book bans)
(defend porn like your freedom of speech depends on it)
(because it does)
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Good to see some brave former NIH senior staff members & grantees speaking out in this excellent article by @cohenjon.bsky.social
I salute you all for that!
🫡🫡🫡
I salute you all for that!
🫡🫡🫡
In decades to come, we will look back at 2025 - following the most devastating pandemic in a century - as the year we turned back hard-earned progress on combating infectious diseases.
That means the comeback of preventable diseases. And the emergence of new ones.
www.science.org/content/arti...
That means the comeback of preventable diseases. And the emergence of new ones.
www.science.org/content/arti...
The Trump administration is dismantling efforts to fight the next pandemic
A retreat from investments in drugs and vaccines leaves U.S. less prepared for the next viral scourge, experts warn
www.science.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Good to see some brave former NIH senior staff members & grantees speaking out in this excellent article by @cohenjon.bsky.social
I salute you all for that!
🫡🫡🫡
I salute you all for that!
🫡🫡🫡
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According to this 50,000 people in the US died of Covid in 2024. It seems like an extraordinarily high figure for something that is no longer supposed to be a concern - even if you leave LC aside.
Why you should continue to get the COVID-19 vaccine every year!
November 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
According to this 50,000 people in the US died of Covid in 2024. It seems like an extraordinarily high figure for something that is no longer supposed to be a concern - even if you leave LC aside.
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I have 6 books in Kobo Plus! Fantasy, romance, horror, short stories. These free trials are a fantastic way to sample new-to-you authors and support indie authors without supporting Amazon. And Kobo is a Canadian company!
Kobo is doing a 30 day free trial promotion for their Kindle Unlimited competitor service Kobo Plus for new subscribers (not sure if this is US only), if you like queer indie books, small press SFF, and backlist SFF from large publishers there's a lot to choose from on this service that's not on KU!
Rakuten Kobo
www.kobo.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I have 6 books in Kobo Plus! Fantasy, romance, horror, short stories. These free trials are a fantastic way to sample new-to-you authors and support indie authors without supporting Amazon. And Kobo is a Canadian company!
Fun fact: I was in the same high school class as his older brother 😂 and my mom worked with one of their relatives
$2.99 ✦ The Merriest Misters by Timothy Janovsky
1st POV. The Santa Clause, but make it queer.
They're a married couple when Patrick accidentally kills a "burglar" who turns out to be Santa.
Bookshop bookshop.org/a/111397/978...
Kobo click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=...
1st POV. The Santa Clause, but make it queer.
They're a married couple when Patrick accidentally kills a "burglar" who turns out to be Santa.
Bookshop bookshop.org/a/111397/978...
Kobo click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=...
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Fun fact: I was in the same high school class as his older brother 😂 and my mom worked with one of their relatives
It's Trans Awareness Week, and uh, I'm trans, please perceive my books
There are trans side characters also in this book, and in the next post, there's a trans MC (Kinship and Kindness)
There are trans side characters also in this book, and in the next post, there's a trans MC (Kinship and Kindness)
THE REANIMATOR MYSTERIES series is perfect for lovers of Gothic coziness. There are 4 books with
💀Pushing Daisies x Sleepy Hollow vibes
🫀An autistic necromancer
⚰️His reanimated lover
🪦 Solving mysteries in 1890s NYC
🏳️🌈MM paranormal historical romance
🔗⬇️Available wide!
#romancelandia #booksky 🌈📚
💀Pushing Daisies x Sleepy Hollow vibes
🫀An autistic necromancer
⚰️His reanimated lover
🪦 Solving mysteries in 1890s NYC
🏳️🌈MM paranormal historical romance
🔗⬇️Available wide!
#romancelandia #booksky 🌈📚
November 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
It's Trans Awareness Week, and uh, I'm trans, please perceive my books
There are trans side characters also in this book, and in the next post, there's a trans MC (Kinship and Kindness)
There are trans side characters also in this book, and in the next post, there's a trans MC (Kinship and Kindness)
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Schumer's gotta go.
Come tell him at the rally in NYC tomorrow, friends.
www.mobilize.us/nycindivisib...
Come tell him at the rally in NYC tomorrow, friends.
www.mobilize.us/nycindivisib...
November 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Schumer's gotta go.
Come tell him at the rally in NYC tomorrow, friends.
www.mobilize.us/nycindivisib...
Come tell him at the rally in NYC tomorrow, friends.
www.mobilize.us/nycindivisib...
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Katie's two modes: sweet and spicy
November 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Katie's two modes: sweet and spicy
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Hello dear friends 🌸
We are Farah and Mohanad, taking small but hopeful steps to rebuild our life.
With every act of kindness, we’re reminded that compassion truly brings hearts together.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for walking this journey with us. 🙏
tinyurl.com/StandwithFar...
We are Farah and Mohanad, taking small but hopeful steps to rebuild our life.
With every act of kindness, we’re reminded that compassion truly brings hearts together.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for walking this journey with us. 🙏
tinyurl.com/StandwithFar...
November 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Hello dear friends 🌸
We are Farah and Mohanad, taking small but hopeful steps to rebuild our life.
With every act of kindness, we’re reminded that compassion truly brings hearts together.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for walking this journey with us. 🙏
tinyurl.com/StandwithFar...
We are Farah and Mohanad, taking small but hopeful steps to rebuild our life.
With every act of kindness, we’re reminded that compassion truly brings hearts together.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for walking this journey with us. 🙏
tinyurl.com/StandwithFar...
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It would also be very Trans Aware of you this week if you checked out my books.
Looking for a supernatural queer read?
🏳️🌈 F/F friends to lovers
💀 Evil cult serving a fallen god
🦅 Weird birds
👼 Queers with wings and claws
🌲 Cursed forest
🌎 Lesbians vs god for the fate of reality
Ghost Flower by Jessica Conwell
Ebook jessicaconwell.itch.io/ghost-flower
Paperback link in replies
🏳️🌈 F/F friends to lovers
💀 Evil cult serving a fallen god
🦅 Weird birds
👼 Queers with wings and claws
🌲 Cursed forest
🌎 Lesbians vs god for the fate of reality
Ghost Flower by Jessica Conwell
Ebook jessicaconwell.itch.io/ghost-flower
Paperback link in replies
November 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
It would also be very Trans Aware of you this week if you checked out my books.
Katie's two modes: sweet and spicy
November 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Katie's two modes: sweet and spicy
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🔐 Make sure your benefits are protected against theft!
🔗Visit NJFamiliesFirst.com and click on “Program Materials,” or log into the ConnectEBT app and tap on Help > Program Documents > Program Material to learn what steps you should take to Lock/Unlock your EBT card.
🔗Visit NJFamiliesFirst.com and click on “Program Materials,” or log into the ConnectEBT app and tap on Help > Program Documents > Program Material to learn what steps you should take to Lock/Unlock your EBT card.
November 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
🔐 Make sure your benefits are protected against theft!
🔗Visit NJFamiliesFirst.com and click on “Program Materials,” or log into the ConnectEBT app and tap on Help > Program Documents > Program Material to learn what steps you should take to Lock/Unlock your EBT card.
🔗Visit NJFamiliesFirst.com and click on “Program Materials,” or log into the ConnectEBT app and tap on Help > Program Documents > Program Material to learn what steps you should take to Lock/Unlock your EBT card.
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Today is Shadowplay's UK launch date. Significantly revised, this sequel to Pantomime takes to the magician's stage. The Micah Grey trilogy stars a n0nb1nary, 1nters3x lead. It's a whimsical gaslamp fantasy with the undercurrent of danger. hodderscape.co.uk/products/sha...
Shadowplay
'[A] fantastical, richly drawn, poignant take on a classic coming-of-age story . . . a vibrant tale told with surety and grace' -Leigh Bardugo In the second instalment of the Micah Grey Trilogy from t...
hodderscape.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Today is Shadowplay's UK launch date. Significantly revised, this sequel to Pantomime takes to the magician's stage. The Micah Grey trilogy stars a n0nb1nary, 1nters3x lead. It's a whimsical gaslamp fantasy with the undercurrent of danger. hodderscape.co.uk/products/sha...
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I'm SO EXCITED to see that fantastically talented artists @bettyjiang.bsky.social and @arthurgain.bsky.social were commissioned to make paintings for this movie! I wonder who else did work for GdT's Frankenstein?!
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I'm SO EXCITED to see that fantastically talented artists @bettyjiang.bsky.social and @arthurgain.bsky.social were commissioned to make paintings for this movie! I wonder who else did work for GdT's Frankenstein?!
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Here’s a look at 4 more of the backgrounds coming to the bedroom in our next free update!
November 17th is getting closer, what are you looking forward to most in the update?
November 17th is getting closer, what are you looking forward to most in the update?
November 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Here’s a look at 4 more of the backgrounds coming to the bedroom in our next free update!
November 17th is getting closer, what are you looking forward to most in the update?
November 17th is getting closer, what are you looking forward to most in the update?
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It's Trans Awareness Week! So increase your weekly awareness of us by reading our stories.
(Our books also make great holiday gifts for your conservative relatives you'd like to never speak to you again!)
(Our books also make great holiday gifts for your conservative relatives you'd like to never speak to you again!)
On that note:
Trans authors (I mean authors who are trans, NOT cis people who write about trans people), drop your book links here and I'll try to repost as many as I can throughout the day.
Cis people: Repost trans authors' book links.
Cis people who want to complain about being excluded: gtfo
Trans authors (I mean authors who are trans, NOT cis people who write about trans people), drop your book links here and I'll try to repost as many as I can throughout the day.
Cis people: Repost trans authors' book links.
Cis people who want to complain about being excluded: gtfo
Being a trans author is fucking weird right now. Hell is actively unfolding all around us but I still need to be like, "hey, everyone, wanna buy my silly little queer book? It won't make anything better, but it's kinda fun?"
So....hey, everyone, wanna buy my silly little queer book?
So....hey, everyone, wanna buy my silly little queer book?
November 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
It's Trans Awareness Week! So increase your weekly awareness of us by reading our stories.
(Our books also make great holiday gifts for your conservative relatives you'd like to never speak to you again!)
(Our books also make great holiday gifts for your conservative relatives you'd like to never speak to you again!)
My partner has learned that a topic that activates my autism is hearing "Fisk coffin" 😂
Idk why they have a chokehold on me, but they do
Idk why they have a chokehold on me, but they do
November 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
My partner has learned that a topic that activates my autism is hearing "Fisk coffin" 😂
Idk why they have a chokehold on me, but they do
Idk why they have a chokehold on me, but they do