Charlie Jane "Lessons in Magic and Disaster" Anders 🏳️⚧
@charliejane.bsky.social
Author of Lessons in Magic and Disaster (Tor Books, 2025), about a woman who teaches her mother how to do magic — and uncovers a queer scandal hidden in a 300 year old book.
SFF book critic @WashingtonPost.com. Co-host @ouropinions.bsky.social.
SFF book critic @WashingtonPost.com. Co-host @ouropinions.bsky.social.
Putting in a plea for this book!
November 14, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Putting in a plea for this book!
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Washington DC!
I will be doing an event next Weds (11/19) for Lessons in Magic and Disaster. It's at As You Are, a wonderful queer space, and hosted by Little District Books. I would consider it a huge personal kindness if you spread the word.
littledistrictbooks.com/products/les...
I will be doing an event next Weds (11/19) for Lessons in Magic and Disaster. It's at As You Are, a wonderful queer space, and hosted by Little District Books. I would consider it a huge personal kindness if you spread the word.
littledistrictbooks.com/products/les...
November 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Washington DC!
I will be doing an event next Weds (11/19) for Lessons in Magic and Disaster. It's at As You Are, a wonderful queer space, and hosted by Little District Books. I would consider it a huge personal kindness if you spread the word.
littledistrictbooks.com/products/les...
I will be doing an event next Weds (11/19) for Lessons in Magic and Disaster. It's at As You Are, a wonderful queer space, and hosted by Little District Books. I would consider it a huge personal kindness if you spread the word.
littledistrictbooks.com/products/les...
November 9, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I totally forgot I made this gif of the final season of Picard.
Please enjoy Data's trans awakening!
Please enjoy Data's trans awakening!
November 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I totally forgot I made this gif of the final season of Picard.
Please enjoy Data's trans awakening!
Please enjoy Data's trans awakening!
November 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM
East Coast peeps! I am coming to you!
MONDAY I'll be at Franklin Park in Brooklyn.
11/17-11/18: JMU & Parentheses Books in Harrisonburg, VA
11/19: Little District Books & As You Are in DC
11/20: Trans Day of Remembrance @ GMU followed by the Arthur C. Clarke Awards
11/22-11/23: Miami Book Fair!
MONDAY I'll be at Franklin Park in Brooklyn.
11/17-11/18: JMU & Parentheses Books in Harrisonburg, VA
11/19: Little District Books & As You Are in DC
11/20: Trans Day of Remembrance @ GMU followed by the Arthur C. Clarke Awards
11/22-11/23: Miami Book Fair!
November 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM
East Coast peeps! I am coming to you!
MONDAY I'll be at Franklin Park in Brooklyn.
11/17-11/18: JMU & Parentheses Books in Harrisonburg, VA
11/19: Little District Books & As You Are in DC
11/20: Trans Day of Remembrance @ GMU followed by the Arthur C. Clarke Awards
11/22-11/23: Miami Book Fair!
MONDAY I'll be at Franklin Park in Brooklyn.
11/17-11/18: JMU & Parentheses Books in Harrisonburg, VA
11/19: Little District Books & As You Are in DC
11/20: Trans Day of Remembrance @ GMU followed by the Arthur C. Clarke Awards
11/22-11/23: Miami Book Fair!
I keep getting weird loading errors on bsky lately
Last week it lasted for a couple days. I could view some posts if I was logged out (or in an incognito window) but nothing at all loaded if I was logged in.
Anyone else seeing this?
Last week it lasted for a couple days. I could view some posts if I was logged out (or in an incognito window) but nothing at all loaded if I was logged in.
Anyone else seeing this?
November 3, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I keep getting weird loading errors on bsky lately
Last week it lasted for a couple days. I could view some posts if I was logged out (or in an incognito window) but nothing at all loaded if I was logged in.
Anyone else seeing this?
Last week it lasted for a couple days. I could view some posts if I was logged out (or in an incognito window) but nothing at all loaded if I was logged in.
Anyone else seeing this?
I'm at Zeitgeist for the trans nerd meet up!
November 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I'm at Zeitgeist for the trans nerd meet up!
Here's a bumper sticker I saved from when Gavin Newsom was first running for SF mayor. It changes his name from "Newsom" to "Nuisance".
October 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Here's a bumper sticker I saved from when Gavin Newsom was first running for SF mayor. It changes his name from "Newsom" to "Nuisance".
The Trans Nerd Meet up is happening again this Saturday from 12:30 until whenever! We take over the patio at Zeitgeist (outdoors) and it's a very chill friendly space.
No gatekeeping: if you are not cis and like to geek out about anything whatsoever (or play games or make stuff) then come hang out!
No gatekeeping: if you are not cis and like to geek out about anything whatsoever (or play games or make stuff) then come hang out!
October 30, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The Trans Nerd Meet up is happening again this Saturday from 12:30 until whenever! We take over the patio at Zeitgeist (outdoors) and it's a very chill friendly space.
No gatekeeping: if you are not cis and like to geek out about anything whatsoever (or play games or make stuff) then come hang out!
No gatekeeping: if you are not cis and like to geek out about anything whatsoever (or play games or make stuff) then come hang out!
Behold the utterly gorgeous paperback cover of Lessons in Magic and Disaster, coming August 2026! 💝💖🌼💓♥️
October 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Behold the utterly gorgeous paperback cover of Lessons in Magic and Disaster, coming August 2026! 💝💖🌼💓♥️
Bringing the light of reason
October 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Bringing the light of reason
Westport CT
October 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Westport CT
This Saturday! I'll be at StoryFest in Westport CT, talking about Lessons in Magic and Disaster. Some of my fav writers and humans will also be there. Come hang out with us!!!
October 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
This Saturday! I'll be at StoryFest in Westport CT, talking about Lessons in Magic and Disaster. Some of my fav writers and humans will also be there. Come hang out with us!!!
We saw you from across the bar and we really dig your vibe
October 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
We saw you from across the bar and we really dig your vibe
Actual email I just received
October 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Actual email I just received
Heads up! I'm doing TWO Litquake events this week.
TUES 10/14 @ Koret Auditorium, SF Public Library: talking banned books w/ Kate Folk, Elena Darling-Hammond & moderator Becka Robbins
THURS 10/16 @ Lost Church SF: Queer Magic w/ Michelle Tea, Caitlin Starling & moderator Evette Davis.
PARTY!!!!
TUES 10/14 @ Koret Auditorium, SF Public Library: talking banned books w/ Kate Folk, Elena Darling-Hammond & moderator Becka Robbins
THURS 10/16 @ Lost Church SF: Queer Magic w/ Michelle Tea, Caitlin Starling & moderator Evette Davis.
PARTY!!!!
October 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Heads up! I'm doing TWO Litquake events this week.
TUES 10/14 @ Koret Auditorium, SF Public Library: talking banned books w/ Kate Folk, Elena Darling-Hammond & moderator Becka Robbins
THURS 10/16 @ Lost Church SF: Queer Magic w/ Michelle Tea, Caitlin Starling & moderator Evette Davis.
PARTY!!!!
TUES 10/14 @ Koret Auditorium, SF Public Library: talking banned books w/ Kate Folk, Elena Darling-Hammond & moderator Becka Robbins
THURS 10/16 @ Lost Church SF: Queer Magic w/ Michelle Tea, Caitlin Starling & moderator Evette Davis.
PARTY!!!!
We saw you from across the bar and we really dig your vibe
October 10, 2025 at 5:27 AM
We saw you from across the bar and we really dig your vibe
I'm at Zeitgeist for the trans nerd meet up! 🏳️⚧️💝🌞
October 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I'm at Zeitgeist for the trans nerd meet up! 🏳️⚧️💝🌞
Well *this* was an unexpected joy. Behold the Brazilian cover of Liçoes de Magia e Desastre, aka Lessons in Magic and Disaster <3
Translated by Wendy Campos, published by Alta Novel, Dec. 2025.
Translated by Wendy Campos, published by Alta Novel, Dec. 2025.
October 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Well *this* was an unexpected joy. Behold the Brazilian cover of Liçoes de Magia e Desastre, aka Lessons in Magic and Disaster <3
Translated by Wendy Campos, published by Alta Novel, Dec. 2025.
Translated by Wendy Campos, published by Alta Novel, Dec. 2025.
Seeing my book at the top of the bestsellers display at Green Apple Books with such a wonderful surprise 🙀😻
(And yes, they're all signed and have cat doodles, of course.)
(And yes, they're all signed and have cat doodles, of course.)
October 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Seeing my book at the top of the bestsellers display at Green Apple Books with such a wonderful surprise 🙀😻
(And yes, they're all signed and have cat doodles, of course.)
(And yes, they're all signed and have cat doodles, of course.)
Santa Cruz! I am coming to you!
This Sunday, Oct. 5, I'll be at Bookshop Santa Cruz for the kickoff of Banned Books Week. Fight for your right to read the stories you love <3
This Sunday, Oct. 5, I'll be at Bookshop Santa Cruz for the kickoff of Banned Books Week. Fight for your right to read the stories you love <3
October 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Santa Cruz! I am coming to you!
This Sunday, Oct. 5, I'll be at Bookshop Santa Cruz for the kickoff of Banned Books Week. Fight for your right to read the stories you love <3
This Sunday, Oct. 5, I'll be at Bookshop Santa Cruz for the kickoff of Banned Books Week. Fight for your right to read the stories you love <3
This Saturday!!!!
TRANS NERD MEET UP. 12:30 until whenever at Zeitgeist SF.
Yes you are trans enough. Yes you are nerdy enough. 🏳️⚧️🎲🎮🧪🧬⌨️💓
TRANS NERD MEET UP. 12:30 until whenever at Zeitgeist SF.
Yes you are trans enough. Yes you are nerdy enough. 🏳️⚧️🎲🎮🧪🧬⌨️💓
October 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
This Saturday!!!!
TRANS NERD MEET UP. 12:30 until whenever at Zeitgeist SF.
Yes you are trans enough. Yes you are nerdy enough. 🏳️⚧️🎲🎮🧪🧬⌨️💓
TRANS NERD MEET UP. 12:30 until whenever at Zeitgeist SF.
Yes you are trans enough. Yes you are nerdy enough. 🏳️⚧️🎲🎮🧪🧬⌨️💓
Friday eve
September 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Friday eve