Cate Baumer
@catebaumer.bsky.social
art history and religious studies nerd who writes stuff | ND and queer rep | Adult SFF | she/her
The Faithful Dark (Hodderscape 2026)
Rep: Julie Gourinchas, BLMA
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The Faithful Dark (Hodderscape 2026)
Rep: Julie Gourinchas, BLMA
https://linktr.ee/catebaumer
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Cate Baumer
@catebaumer.bsky.social
· Jun 13
So excited to reveal the gorgeous cover of THE FAITHFUL DARK, coming in February 2026 from Hodderscape! They truly took my vision for my dark and gothic fantasy to the next level, I am obsessed!
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Be the reason your local indie bookstore stays in business this holiday season
November 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Be the reason your local indie bookstore stays in business this holiday season
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The BFS and Waterstones Covent Gdn is excited to bring you Kill the Gods: Epic Fantasy Religion on Thursday 13th November at 6pm.
Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfswatgod
@stewarthotston.com @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @annasmithspark.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social @willwiles.bsky.social
Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfswatgod
@stewarthotston.com @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @annasmithspark.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social @willwiles.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The BFS and Waterstones Covent Gdn is excited to bring you Kill the Gods: Epic Fantasy Religion on Thursday 13th November at 6pm.
Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfswatgod
@stewarthotston.com @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @annasmithspark.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social @willwiles.bsky.social
Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfswatgod
@stewarthotston.com @abeaumontbooks.bsky.social @annasmithspark.bsky.social @justmarvewrites.bsky.social @willwiles.bsky.social
My paternal grandparents passed through Ellis Island in the 1930s as poor non-English speaking Eastern European (not to mention Catholic) immigrants. I’m the result of their American dream, and Mamdani represents the best of us.
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM
My paternal grandparents passed through Ellis Island in the 1930s as poor non-English speaking Eastern European (not to mention Catholic) immigrants. I’m the result of their American dream, and Mamdani represents the best of us.
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"'They’re spending more money than I would even tax them,' [Mamdani] said in an interview with MSNBC last week."
This is the message. Make it clear that these billionaires aren't just worried about losing money. They're worried about losing the ability to exchange their money for power.
This is the message. Make it clear that these billionaires aren't just worried about losing money. They're worried about losing the ability to exchange their money for power.
November 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
"'They’re spending more money than I would even tax them,' [Mamdani] said in an interview with MSNBC last week."
This is the message. Make it clear that these billionaires aren't just worried about losing money. They're worried about losing the ability to exchange their money for power.
This is the message. Make it clear that these billionaires aren't just worried about losing money. They're worried about losing the ability to exchange their money for power.
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my friend Grace is the woman who stood up to the guy in the Nazi SS uniform in those viral videos youve probably seen- he broke her nose with a beer stein - please share & donate and give her a hand with medical expenses, recovery and potential expenses gofund.me/72cb1a415
Donate to Support UGA Student Assaulted by Nazi in Downtown Athens, organized by Alexandra Lang
Hello,
My name is Grace Lang, and I am a 23 year old U… Alexandra Lang needs your support for Support UGA Student Assaulted by Nazi in Downtown Athens
gofund.me
October 29, 2025 at 1:19 AM
my friend Grace is the woman who stood up to the guy in the Nazi SS uniform in those viral videos youve probably seen- he broke her nose with a beer stein - please share & donate and give her a hand with medical expenses, recovery and potential expenses gofund.me/72cb1a415
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I’m still learning. Lots of people who have been doing various forms of activism & community care work for a long time know much & I am grateful to them. & I can’t put it better than Diane Di Prima did:
“NO ONE WAY WORKS, it will take all of us
shoving at the thing from all sides
to bring it down”
“NO ONE WAY WORKS, it will take all of us
shoving at the thing from all sides
to bring it down”
October 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I’m still learning. Lots of people who have been doing various forms of activism & community care work for a long time know much & I am grateful to them. & I can’t put it better than Diane Di Prima did:
“NO ONE WAY WORKS, it will take all of us
shoving at the thing from all sides
to bring it down”
“NO ONE WAY WORKS, it will take all of us
shoving at the thing from all sides
to bring it down”
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I saw a tragically AI-generated version of this poster, so I have recreated a 100% human-made version for all your protest sign needs.
October 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I saw a tragically AI-generated version of this poster, so I have recreated a 100% human-made version for all your protest sign needs.
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Reading and resources for Prison Banned Books week, which runs all week next week.
That, plus this week's lengthy book censorship news roundup: bookriot.com/reading-and-...
That, plus this week's lengthy book censorship news roundup: bookriot.com/reading-and-...
Reading and Resources for Prison Banned Books Week: Book Censorship News, October 17, 2025
Next week is Prison Banned Books Week. Here are some readings and resources in preparation.
bookriot.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Reading and resources for Prison Banned Books week, which runs all week next week.
That, plus this week's lengthy book censorship news roundup: bookriot.com/reading-and-...
That, plus this week's lengthy book censorship news roundup: bookriot.com/reading-and-...
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I suspect the MAGA government decided to launch all these Bluesky accounts tonight to try to bait people in advance of No Kings.
These people have incurable 4chan brain and this is how they operate.
Block them. Do not engage. Do not give them what they want.
These people have incurable 4chan brain and this is how they operate.
Block them. Do not engage. Do not give them what they want.
October 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I suspect the MAGA government decided to launch all these Bluesky accounts tonight to try to bait people in advance of No Kings.
These people have incurable 4chan brain and this is how they operate.
Block them. Do not engage. Do not give them what they want.
These people have incurable 4chan brain and this is how they operate.
Block them. Do not engage. Do not give them what they want.
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Don't photograph anyone else at a protest either.
ProTip. Don’t photograph yourself at a protest.
Take a picture of yourself at the No Kings rally.
Print it.
Put it in a frame.
Your grandchildren will speak about you for generations to come. You took a stand against fascism. You stood up for democracy. 
Print it.
Put it in a frame.
Your grandchildren will speak about you for generations to come. You took a stand against fascism. You stood up for democracy. 
October 17, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Don't photograph anyone else at a protest either.
Hello UK readers! Can I interest you in saving money on a deliciously dark, gothic, and queer fantasy? Waterstones will hook you up!
October 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Hello UK readers! Can I interest you in saving money on a deliciously dark, gothic, and queer fantasy? Waterstones will hook you up!
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You don't have to judge Columbus by the standards of today. His tenure as governor of Hispaniola was so horrific that he was dragged back to Spain in chains to answer for his many crimes.
Plus he never set foot on any land that would ever be a part of the United States of America.
Plus he never set foot on any land that would ever be a part of the United States of America.
October 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
You don't have to judge Columbus by the standards of today. His tenure as governor of Hispaniola was so horrific that he was dragged back to Spain in chains to answer for his many crimes.
Plus he never set foot on any land that would ever be a part of the United States of America.
Plus he never set foot on any land that would ever be a part of the United States of America.
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Oh my gosh??!!
The winner of the #2025IgnyteAwards for Outstanding Novel-Adult is THE SENTENCE by @gautambhatia88.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Oh my gosh??!!
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Whistling when ICE is about to kidnap someone for no reason is incredibly effective. They know what they are doing is wrong and will scatter in the wind when too many witnesses gather.
October 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Whistling when ICE is about to kidnap someone for no reason is incredibly effective. They know what they are doing is wrong and will scatter in the wind when too many witnesses gather.
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As my way of thanking the indie writing community for supporting me through the years, I'm offering free content/quote pulls for my birthday! Preference for BIPOC or disabled authors + SFF books on the shorter side. Turnaround will be 3 weeks - I have a baby so I can't be as fast as I used to alas 😅
October 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
As my way of thanking the indie writing community for supporting me through the years, I'm offering free content/quote pulls for my birthday! Preference for BIPOC or disabled authors + SFF books on the shorter side. Turnaround will be 3 weeks - I have a baby so I can't be as fast as I used to alas 😅
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Eamon wants to be beautiful and wear fab dresses, away from the threat of his da. On his 17th birthday, he gives himself the gift he’s always wanted: freedom. But running away to London for his fashion dreams isn’t the end of his troubles—it’s only the beginning.
#DVpit #A #LGBT #LF #Con #TV
#DVpit #A #LGBT #LF #Con #TV
October 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Yes please and thank you
October 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Yes please and thank you
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Please join me in congratulating Woman on her appointment
Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first
Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first
Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, has been named as the next Archbishop of Canterbury - the first time a woman has been appointed to the role in the Church of England's history.
news.sky.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Please join me in congratulating Woman on her appointment
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Give folks their flowers
No, I mean right now. Go tell someone you loved their work right now. They're on social media just say it, it has never been easier
"They know how much people love--" no they don't go say it right now to a composer or artist or game dev or writer or anyone AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH
No, I mean right now. Go tell someone you loved their work right now. They're on social media just say it, it has never been easier
"They know how much people love--" no they don't go say it right now to a composer or artist or game dev or writer or anyone AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH
September 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Give folks their flowers
No, I mean right now. Go tell someone you loved their work right now. They're on social media just say it, it has never been easier
"They know how much people love--" no they don't go say it right now to a composer or artist or game dev or writer or anyone AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH
No, I mean right now. Go tell someone you loved their work right now. They're on social media just say it, it has never been easier
"They know how much people love--" no they don't go say it right now to a composer or artist or game dev or writer or anyone AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH
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hey, cis people. we need you to call every single elected official you've got, now.
Trump threatens to shut down US government unless Democrats agree to ban all trans health care
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/29/trans-care-ban-government-shutdown/?utm_content=1759153201&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/29/trans-care-ban-government-shutdown/?utm_content=1759153201&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Trump threatens to shut down US government unless all trans health care is banned
The US government's looming shutdown hinges on anti-trans measures after Donald Trump refused to speak to Democrats unless they were passed.
www.thepinknews.com
September 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
hey, cis people. we need you to call every single elected official you've got, now.
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10% of profits from this special edition will be donated to Mermaids, a charity that works to support trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse young people in the UK. I'm very happy and excited about this one!
Introducing our latest special edition - The Incandescent by Emily Tesh! 🖊️🐦🔥🗡️
Head to our Instagram or website for all the details! Pre-orders are open now 💛
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Head to our Instagram or website for all the details! Pre-orders are open now 💛
litpinsandco.com/collections/...
September 27, 2025 at 10:23 AM
10% of profits from this special edition will be donated to Mermaids, a charity that works to support trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse young people in the UK. I'm very happy and excited about this one!
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I have a big request. My baby cousin, 15, is in hospital, non-responsive. I'd like to see her one last time & am trying to fly across the ocean *tomorrow* to make this happen. It would cost about £2500 or £3300 dollars. If you're able to contribute, this is my paypal: paypal.me/riversandfam
Pay Rivers Solomon using PayPal.Me
Go to paypal.me/riversandfam and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I have a big request. My baby cousin, 15, is in hospital, non-responsive. I'd like to see her one last time & am trying to fly across the ocean *tomorrow* to make this happen. It would cost about £2500 or £3300 dollars. If you're able to contribute, this is my paypal: paypal.me/riversandfam
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It's not fascist to call fascists fascist.
It's not "dehumanizing" to say that terrorizing entire groups of people - which ICE does - is evil.
No executive order can change these facts.
However, people *can* mess things up for fascists by standing up for community and truth. Like this.
It's not "dehumanizing" to say that terrorizing entire groups of people - which ICE does - is evil.
No executive order can change these facts.
However, people *can* mess things up for fascists by standing up for community and truth. Like this.
"No hate, no fear! Immigrants are welcome here!"
Absolutely massive crowd at the New Yorkers Against ICE march. Blocks long!
Absolutely massive crowd at the New Yorkers Against ICE march. Blocks long!
September 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
It's not fascist to call fascists fascist.
It's not "dehumanizing" to say that terrorizing entire groups of people - which ICE does - is evil.
No executive order can change these facts.
However, people *can* mess things up for fascists by standing up for community and truth. Like this.
It's not "dehumanizing" to say that terrorizing entire groups of people - which ICE does - is evil.
No executive order can change these facts.
However, people *can* mess things up for fascists by standing up for community and truth. Like this.
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A lot of this is what's being discussed by authors in my circle. Glad that, unlike so many other articles on the fandom to trad pub pipeline, it acknowledges that fandom is a deeply queer space but trad pub isn't interested in that part of it. at all.
"Feed fanfic into capitalism, and it comes out shaped like capitalism."
@readingtheend.bsky.social dissects the trend pulling fanfiction through the traditional publishing pipeline (and what it means for fandom):
reactormag.com/with-the-ser...
@readingtheend.bsky.social dissects the trend pulling fanfiction through the traditional publishing pipeline (and what it means for fandom):
reactormag.com/with-the-ser...
With the Serial Numbers Filed Off: The Problem with Trad Pub Fanfic - Reactor
Jenny Hamilton looks closer at three Dramione fics-turned-novels publishing this year.
reactormag.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
A lot of this is what's being discussed by authors in my circle. Glad that, unlike so many other articles on the fandom to trad pub pipeline, it acknowledges that fandom is a deeply queer space but trad pub isn't interested in that part of it. at all.
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To be clear: this entire “we’ve got to run more pro-lifers” insanity is because literally a week ago polling showed that Democrats would prefer politicians like AOC and Mamdani over Jefferies and Schumer by, let me emphasize this, a 20 point fucking margin.
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
Poll: Capitalism is out … and socialism is in
The movement is gaining popularity among Democrats, a left-leaning group found.
www.politico.com
September 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
To be clear: this entire “we’ve got to run more pro-lifers” insanity is because literally a week ago polling showed that Democrats would prefer politicians like AOC and Mamdani over Jefferies and Schumer by, let me emphasize this, a 20 point fucking margin.
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...