Brenda Hiatt
@brendahiatt.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author of sparkling romantic adventure: YA SFFR & rollicking historical romance, started trad pubbed, now all indie
Stubbornly positive in the face of negativity. Let's save the world, one book at a time!
https://brendahiatt.com
Stubbornly positive in the face of negativity. Let's save the world, one book at a time!
https://brendahiatt.com
Sign the petition to support H.R.5527 and stop Trump's book bans in schools on military bases in the US and abroad. Time to push back! action.everylibrary.org/rtrdodea via
@everylibrary.bsky.social
@everylibrary.bsky.social
PETITION: Restore the Right to Read at DoDEA Schools
Sign the petition to support H.R.5527 and stop the DoDEA book bans in schools on military bases in the US and abroad.
action.everylibrary.org
September 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Sign the petition to support H.R.5527 and stop Trump's book bans in schools on military bases in the US and abroad. Time to push back! action.everylibrary.org/rtrdodea via
@everylibrary.bsky.social
@everylibrary.bsky.social
I'm attending No Kings's event, “One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism · No Kings
Across the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and f...
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July 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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This is what an occupying army does.
July 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
This is what an occupying army does.
Surprised? Not I!
The data shows that investing in public libraries helps facilitate a better country. When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life. action.everylibrary.org/finland via @everylibrary.bsky.social
The data shows that investing in public libraries helps facilitate a better country. When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life. action.everylibrary.org/finland via @everylibrary.bsky.social
The Happiest Country in the World Invests in Public Libraries
This country spends nearly 40% more than the United States on its libraries.
action.everylibrary.org
June 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Surprised? Not I!
The data shows that investing in public libraries helps facilitate a better country. When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life. action.everylibrary.org/finland via @everylibrary.bsky.social
The data shows that investing in public libraries helps facilitate a better country. When libraries are adequately funded, it empowers residents, boosts engagement, and enhances the quality of life. action.everylibrary.org/finland via @everylibrary.bsky.social
The Senate passed a resolution that would overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to allow schools and libraries to use E-rate funds for Wi-Fi hotspot lending. Students and homeless veterans need this! action.everylibrary.org/no_sjres7_2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
SEND AN EMAIL: Protect WiFi Hotspots for Students and Libraries – Vote NO on H.J. Res. 33
ACTION NEEDED: Protect WiFi Hotspot for Students and Libraries
action.everylibrary.org
May 31, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The Senate passed a resolution that would overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to allow schools and libraries to use E-rate funds for Wi-Fi hotspot lending. Students and homeless veterans need this! action.everylibrary.org/no_sjres7_2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
I just signed! Maybe if enough do, it will matter.
Join the fight against government regulations on the books that you and your family are allowed to read in the United States by signing the petition today. action.everylibrary.org/bannedbooks via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Join the fight against government regulations on the books that you and your family are allowed to read in the United States by signing the petition today. action.everylibrary.org/bannedbooks via @everylibrary.bsky.social
PETITION: Don't Ban Books in the United States
Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves.
action.everylibrary.org
May 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I just signed! Maybe if enough do, it will matter.
Join the fight against government regulations on the books that you and your family are allowed to read in the United States by signing the petition today. action.everylibrary.org/bannedbooks via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Join the fight against government regulations on the books that you and your family are allowed to read in the United States by signing the petition today. action.everylibrary.org/bannedbooks via @everylibrary.bsky.social
The Trump administration fired one of the most respected, celebrated, and qualified librarians in America.
The real reasons she was fired are genuinely terrifying.
action.everylibrary.org/haydenaicong...
Follow @everylibrary.bsky.social for more!
The real reasons she was fired are genuinely terrifying.
action.everylibrary.org/haydenaicong...
Follow @everylibrary.bsky.social for more!
What Were the Real Reasons that Trump Fired the Librarian of Congress?
The real reasons she was fired are genuinely terrifying.
action.everylibrary.org
May 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The Trump administration fired one of the most respected, celebrated, and qualified librarians in America.
The real reasons she was fired are genuinely terrifying.
action.everylibrary.org/haydenaicong...
Follow @everylibrary.bsky.social for more!
The real reasons she was fired are genuinely terrifying.
action.everylibrary.org/haydenaicong...
Follow @everylibrary.bsky.social for more!
Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause!
Read @everylibrary.bsky.social's statement here.
www.everylibrary.org/trump_fires_...
Read @everylibrary.bsky.social's statement here.
www.everylibrary.org/trump_fires_...
STATEMENT: President Trump Fires the Librarian of Congress and Now Congress Must Push Back
www.everylibrary.org
May 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause!
Read @everylibrary.bsky.social's statement here.
www.everylibrary.org/trump_fires_...
Read @everylibrary.bsky.social's statement here.
www.everylibrary.org/trump_fires_...
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Along 20+ organizations, The Authors Guild urges Congress to reject proposed cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
As news deserts expand—206 counties have NO local news source!—we can't afford to lose these vital community voices.
rsf.org/en/usa-rsf-a...
As news deserts expand—206 counties have NO local news source!—we can't afford to lose these vital community voices.
rsf.org/en/usa-rsf-a...
April 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Along 20+ organizations, The Authors Guild urges Congress to reject proposed cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
As news deserts expand—206 counties have NO local news source!—we can't afford to lose these vital community voices.
rsf.org/en/usa-rsf-a...
As news deserts expand—206 counties have NO local news source!—we can't afford to lose these vital community voices.
rsf.org/en/usa-rsf-a...
We need more victories like this!
After months of organizing, advocacy, and coalition-building in North Dakota, Senate Bill 2307 has finally been defeated. bit.ly/4d2yhZO via @everylibrary.bsky.social
After months of organizing, advocacy, and coalition-building in North Dakota, Senate Bill 2307 has finally been defeated. bit.ly/4d2yhZO via @everylibrary.bsky.social
How EveryLibrary Helped Right to Read North Dakota Defeat SB 2307
Why It Matters for the Future of Library Advocacy
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April 29, 2025 at 10:29 PM
We need more victories like this!
After months of organizing, advocacy, and coalition-building in North Dakota, Senate Bill 2307 has finally been defeated. bit.ly/4d2yhZO via @everylibrary.bsky.social
After months of organizing, advocacy, and coalition-building in North Dakota, Senate Bill 2307 has finally been defeated. bit.ly/4d2yhZO via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Writing a letter to the editor to support libraries makes a powerful statement.
A well-written letter in the local paper can sway votes and protect funding.
That's why EveryLibrary made it easy to write a letter to the editor of your local paper!
bit.ly/42hiDVn @everylibrary.bsky.social
A well-written letter in the local paper can sway votes and protect funding.
That's why EveryLibrary made it easy to write a letter to the editor of your local paper!
bit.ly/42hiDVn @everylibrary.bsky.social
Write a Letter to the Editor to Support Libraries!
Help support libraries across the country by taking action today!
bit.ly
April 6, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Writing a letter to the editor to support libraries makes a powerful statement.
A well-written letter in the local paper can sway votes and protect funding.
That's why EveryLibrary made it easy to write a letter to the editor of your local paper!
bit.ly/42hiDVn @everylibrary.bsky.social
A well-written letter in the local paper can sway votes and protect funding.
That's why EveryLibrary made it easy to write a letter to the editor of your local paper!
bit.ly/42hiDVn @everylibrary.bsky.social
Great to see a victory for a change! 💖
Within 90 minutes, EveryLibrary launched a full-scale rapid response campaign—and within 24 hours, lawmakers reversed course. www.everylibrary.org/nhdefundingr... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Within 90 minutes, EveryLibrary launched a full-scale rapid response campaign—and within 24 hours, lawmakers reversed course. www.everylibrary.org/nhdefundingr... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
How EveryLibrary and Allies Stopped the Defunding of the New Hampshire State Library
Within 90 minutes, EveryLibrary launched a full-scale rapid response campaign—and within 24 hours, lawmakers reversed course.
www.everylibrary.org
March 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Great to see a victory for a change! 💖
Within 90 minutes, EveryLibrary launched a full-scale rapid response campaign—and within 24 hours, lawmakers reversed course. www.everylibrary.org/nhdefundingr... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Within 90 minutes, EveryLibrary launched a full-scale rapid response campaign—and within 24 hours, lawmakers reversed course. www.everylibrary.org/nhdefundingr... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
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If you have a library card, in the U.S. and possibly elsewhere, you can read millions of books for free through the Libby app.
March 12, 2025 at 12:29 AM
If you have a library card, in the U.S. and possibly elsewhere, you can read millions of books for free through the Libby app.
Do you care about libraries? Trump is attempting to destroy federal funding for libraries. EveryLibrary made it easy to take action today! action.everylibrary.org/saveimls2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Take Action To Save Federal Funding for Libraries!
Trump is attempting to destroy federal funding for libraries. We need you to take action today! That's why we made it easy to contact your reps, sign petitions, and learn about the Institute of Museum...
action.everylibrary.org
March 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Do you care about libraries? Trump is attempting to destroy federal funding for libraries. EveryLibrary made it easy to take action today! action.everylibrary.org/saveimls2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Protest!
In a new executive order, Trump has targeted the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients. www.everylibrary.org/statementiml... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
In a new executive order, Trump has targeted the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients. www.everylibrary.org/statementiml... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Statement on Trump's Attack on Federal Funding for Libraries
www.everylibrary.org
March 15, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Protest!
In a new executive order, Trump has targeted the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients. www.everylibrary.org/statementiml... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
In a new executive order, Trump has targeted the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients. www.everylibrary.org/statementiml... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
It's almost here! StarTorn, book 12 in my Starstruck series, releases Friday, Feb 28, exclusively on my website! (It'll release at all the other vendors on March 14th.)
brendahiatt.com/books/young-...
brendahiatt.com/books/young-...
February 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
It's almost here! StarTorn, book 12 in my Starstruck series, releases Friday, Feb 28, exclusively on my website! (It'll release at all the other vendors on March 14th.)
brendahiatt.com/books/young-...
brendahiatt.com/books/young-...
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A HUG FOR YOU EVERY DAY!
Historical romance authors believe in Happily Ever After and Love Conquers All. So in that spirit, we're offering the gift of virtual hugs this month. Click on the link for today's hug--and a FREE GIFT from @brendahiatt.bsky.social
www.glynnis.net/landing_page...
Historical romance authors believe in Happily Ever After and Love Conquers All. So in that spirit, we're offering the gift of virtual hugs this month. Click on the link for today's hug--and a FREE GIFT from @brendahiatt.bsky.social
www.glynnis.net/landing_page...
January 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
A HUG FOR YOU EVERY DAY!
Historical romance authors believe in Happily Ever After and Love Conquers All. So in that spirit, we're offering the gift of virtual hugs this month. Click on the link for today's hug--and a FREE GIFT from @brendahiatt.bsky.social
www.glynnis.net/landing_page...
Historical romance authors believe in Happily Ever After and Love Conquers All. So in that spirit, we're offering the gift of virtual hugs this month. Click on the link for today's hug--and a FREE GIFT from @brendahiatt.bsky.social
www.glynnis.net/landing_page...
Seriously?? Thousands of books have been targeted for removal from school and public libraries. In fact, we've been tracking thousands of book bans here. Yet, the U.S. Dept of Education released a statement calling book bans a hoax! bit.ly/4h76cS5 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
EveryLibrary Objects to Trump Administration Calling Book Bans a Hoax
Book bans have not been a Biden-era hoax, and we have the receipts to prove it.
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January 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Seriously?? Thousands of books have been targeted for removal from school and public libraries. In fact, we've been tracking thousands of book bans here. Yet, the U.S. Dept of Education released a statement calling book bans a hoax! bit.ly/4h76cS5 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
WTG, EveryLibrary, for providing pro bono support for this bill, which takes a stand against book bans in New Jersey. www.everylibrary.org/celebrating_... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Celebrating the Enactment of the New Jersey Freedom to Read Act 2024
EveryLibrary is proud to have supported these efforts and amplified the voices of librarians and library supporters
www.everylibrary.org
December 10, 2024 at 10:46 PM
WTG, EveryLibrary, for providing pro bono support for this bill, which takes a stand against book bans in New Jersey. www.everylibrary.org/celebrating_... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Today I typed THE END on StarTorn, my next Starstruck book. Because I'm such a slow writer, this is a Very Big Deal! (I began this book around mid-March) Still plenty of revising to do, of course, but I'm fairly confident I'll make my February release date. Whew!! 😅
December 2, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Today I typed THE END on StarTorn, my next Starstruck book. Because I'm such a slow writer, this is a Very Big Deal! (I began this book around mid-March) Still plenty of revising to do, of course, but I'm fairly confident I'll make my February release date. Whew!! 😅
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earth from other planets: mercury, mars, saturn, and beyond neptune
December 2, 2024 at 12:42 AM
earth from other planets: mercury, mars, saturn, and beyond neptune
Small Business Saturday is a great time to support authors selling their books from their own websites. (Businesses don't get much smaller than that, LOL!) My own bookstore (YA SF romance, historical romance and one mystery) is here, just to get you started 😉 brendahiatt.com
November 29, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Small Business Saturday is a great time to support authors selling their books from their own websites. (Businesses don't get much smaller than that, LOL!) My own bookstore (YA SF romance, historical romance and one mystery) is here, just to get you started 😉 brendahiatt.com
Author empowerment is my jam. Back when we were all trad pubbed, I compiled surveys on author earnings to be widely shared and presented workshops on how the money worked (and who was paying what). Then indie publishing became a thing, and now direct selling. Upward & onward!
November 20, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Author empowerment is my jam. Back when we were all trad pubbed, I compiled surveys on author earnings to be widely shared and presented workshops on how the money worked (and who was paying what). Then indie publishing became a thing, and now direct selling. Upward & onward!
Who else here is an indie author selling their books from their own websites? Let's talk!
November 18, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Who else here is an indie author selling their books from their own websites? Let's talk!