Christy Kenning (she/her)
@christykenning.bsky.social
SFF author | reader | editor | gamer | spoonie | anti-genAI | no DMs | RESIST
Currently:
🎮 Black Myth Wukong
📖 Dragonlance Chronicles
✍️ Those Who Seek Favor (35/90k)
Find my book here: https://a.co/d/bgUVCGH
Currently:
🎮 Black Myth Wukong
📖 Dragonlance Chronicles
✍️ Those Who Seek Favor (35/90k)
Find my book here: https://a.co/d/bgUVCGH
Pinned
If you're looking for a mediocre read to distract you from the horrors today, I wrote this. It's fine, I guess. You might like it. 🤷♀️
Those Who Seek Vengeance a.co/d/bgUVCGH
Those Who Seek Vengeance a.co/d/bgUVCGH
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"ChatGPT is great for brainstorming!"
Actually we have a tool for that already! It's called thinking. We use our brain. It's called brainstorming! Clue is in the name.
Actually we have a tool for that already! It's called thinking. We use our brain. It's called brainstorming! Clue is in the name.
July 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM
"ChatGPT is great for brainstorming!"
Actually we have a tool for that already! It's called thinking. We use our brain. It's called brainstorming! Clue is in the name.
Actually we have a tool for that already! It's called thinking. We use our brain. It's called brainstorming! Clue is in the name.
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Yes, telling librarians you appreciate their inclusive collections is a good thing. Even better is putting that appreciation in writing to administrators and boards so that the librarian has a record of your remarks and contact info in case support is needed in the future.
July 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Yes, telling librarians you appreciate their inclusive collections is a good thing. Even better is putting that appreciation in writing to administrators and boards so that the librarian has a record of your remarks and contact info in case support is needed in the future.
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I decided as a fetus.
June 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I decided as a fetus.
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Our situation with my husband's job is only getting worse, and I'm getting terrified. The timing couldn't be worse for more things in our lives to get more unstable 😔
I may need this for much more than healthcare soon 😔
BUT none of the benefits to you change. An amazing writing community, education focused on skills you actually need, and 24×7 access to an editor. Plus, access to my books behind the scenes!
💙📚✍️🏼
Patreon.com/cknightwrites
BUT none of the benefits to you change. An amazing writing community, education focused on skills you actually need, and 24×7 access to an editor. Plus, access to my books behind the scenes!
💙📚✍️🏼
Patreon.com/cknightwrites
February 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Our situation with my husband's job is only getting worse, and I'm getting terrified. The timing couldn't be worse for more things in our lives to get more unstable 😔
Tell me what's going on in your WIP right now using only a gif.
February 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Tell me what's going on in your WIP right now using only a gif.
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It is day 18. I know you’re sick of me 🤣. But I have 8 days left to hit my goal and hundreds of subscribers to go! So PLEASE. If you believe Black voices matter in publishing, consider subscribing to my publishing imprint for $5 right now. Help me make a difference. Leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:45 AM
It is day 18. I know you’re sick of me 🤣. But I have 8 days left to hit my goal and hundreds of subscribers to go! So PLEASE. If you believe Black voices matter in publishing, consider subscribing to my publishing imprint for $5 right now. Help me make a difference. Leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com
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It’s officially my birthday weekend!! (Sunday is my actual birthday. 🎂🎉)
So if you wanted to get me something, you could totally buy my books if you haven’t yet *wink wink nudge nudge* 😉💖
linktr.ee/rjcrunden
So if you wanted to get me something, you could totally buy my books if you haven’t yet *wink wink nudge nudge* 😉💖
linktr.ee/rjcrunden
February 15, 2025 at 6:07 AM
It’s officially my birthday weekend!! (Sunday is my actual birthday. 🎂🎉)
So if you wanted to get me something, you could totally buy my books if you haven’t yet *wink wink nudge nudge* 😉💖
linktr.ee/rjcrunden
So if you wanted to get me something, you could totally buy my books if you haven’t yet *wink wink nudge nudge* 😉💖
linktr.ee/rjcrunden
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This year, get her what she really wants for Valentine’s Day.
Revenge.
Revenge.
February 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
This year, get her what she really wants for Valentine’s Day.
Revenge.
Revenge.
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Reminder to comment on that art post or fanfic, and drop a review of that book. Telling creatives what you think, even if it’s just a one line sentence, truly does make a difference! And I don’t just mean ‘engagement’. I mean it will make their day. Tell someone when you love their work 🤍
February 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Reminder to comment on that art post or fanfic, and drop a review of that book. Telling creatives what you think, even if it’s just a one line sentence, truly does make a difference! And I don’t just mean ‘engagement’. I mean it will make their day. Tell someone when you love their work 🤍
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It’s fun starting a new hobby with ADHD because I never know if I’ve found a new lifelong passion or if I’m going to spend $2000 on stuff and immediately lose all interest
February 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It’s fun starting a new hobby with ADHD because I never know if I’ve found a new lifelong passion or if I’m going to spend $2000 on stuff and immediately lose all interest
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And as a corollary, it would be really nice if reviewers didn’t keep calling adult books written by women YA. I lost count of the times NETTLE & BONE got described as YA. The heroine is THIRTY. I wrote it for adults! It is fine if teens want to read it, but it’s not YA and that is FINE.
The YA publishing crisis isn’t that we need more mature YA books or a Mature YA label, it’s that we need more YA books published for teens of all ages and less YA books published as YA but also wanting to reach Adult audiences. Adults have plenty of books published for them.
February 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
And as a corollary, it would be really nice if reviewers didn’t keep calling adult books written by women YA. I lost count of the times NETTLE & BONE got described as YA. The heroine is THIRTY. I wrote it for adults! It is fine if teens want to read it, but it’s not YA and that is FINE.
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Good morning, Bluesky! During the night, I reached the 280,000 follower mark. I could not be happier to be in the sky with such excellent people as you. Thank you! To celebrate, I've donated to Trans Lifeline, whose peer support for trans folk is needed now more than ever. Onward!
translifeline.org
translifeline.org
Home - Trans Lifeline
A resource for coming out to your friends, family, co-workers, and the online world. Radicalcommunity care Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for
translifeline.org
February 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Good morning, Bluesky! During the night, I reached the 280,000 follower mark. I could not be happier to be in the sky with such excellent people as you. Thank you! To celebrate, I've donated to Trans Lifeline, whose peer support for trans folk is needed now more than ever. Onward!
translifeline.org
translifeline.org
If you see this, post a GIF from one of your comfort shows.
February 12, 2025 at 3:24 AM
If you see this, post a GIF from one of your comfort shows.
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Listen. Captain America is the epitome of lawful good and he still fights some dudes in charge of America when they’re being evil. YES I AM MAKING MARVEL REFERENCES IN REFERENCE TO SARAH’S D&D REFERENCE HAVE YOU SEEN IT OUT THERE LATELY
Turns out I'm gonna need folks who end up testing as "lawful good" to have a little sit down and think about what that means in our current political situation. YES I AM MAKING D&D JOKES DESPERATE TIMES Y'ALL.
February 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Listen. Captain America is the epitome of lawful good and he still fights some dudes in charge of America when they’re being evil. YES I AM MAKING MARVEL REFERENCES IN REFERENCE TO SARAH’S D&D REFERENCE HAVE YOU SEEN IT OUT THERE LATELY
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Dear romantasy authors: thank you for continuing to write more books. Reading makes me so incredibly happy. ❤️
February 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Dear romantasy authors: thank you for continuing to write more books. Reading makes me so incredibly happy. ❤️
🤦♀️
Yup, this truly is the dumbest timeline.
Yup, this truly is the dumbest timeline.
We got a message from the university to remove any use of the "DEI", "diversity", "equity", or "inclusion" from all public-facing documents. They said that even "biodiversity" is being flagged by the federal government. We live in the dumbest timeline.
February 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
🤦♀️
Yup, this truly is the dumbest timeline.
Yup, this truly is the dumbest timeline.
Day 11: Writing podcast, blog, community you love?
My little group of writer buddies, honestly.
I do like Unresolved Textual Tension for book reviews; Brandon McNulty for clear, concise, practical advice; Ellen Brock for in-depth stuff; and Hannah Lee Kidder, all on YouTube.
#askanauthor #booksky
My little group of writer buddies, honestly.
I do like Unresolved Textual Tension for book reviews; Brandon McNulty for clear, concise, practical advice; Ellen Brock for in-depth stuff; and Hannah Lee Kidder, all on YouTube.
#askanauthor #booksky
1️⃣1️⃣ Writers supporting writers—what’s a podcast, blog or community you love?
Shout out the resources that have helped you on your writing journey. Bonus points if you tag them!
Repost with your answer & tag #AskAnAuthor so others can find it! Like & share if you ❤️ a good hidden gem🔎
#Booksky
Shout out the resources that have helped you on your writing journey. Bonus points if you tag them!
Repost with your answer & tag #AskAnAuthor so others can find it! Like & share if you ❤️ a good hidden gem🔎
#Booksky
February 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Day 11: Writing podcast, blog, community you love?
My little group of writer buddies, honestly.
I do like Unresolved Textual Tension for book reviews; Brandon McNulty for clear, concise, practical advice; Ellen Brock for in-depth stuff; and Hannah Lee Kidder, all on YouTube.
#askanauthor #booksky
My little group of writer buddies, honestly.
I do like Unresolved Textual Tension for book reviews; Brandon McNulty for clear, concise, practical advice; Ellen Brock for in-depth stuff; and Hannah Lee Kidder, all on YouTube.
#askanauthor #booksky
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I wrote about the biggest rap performance of all time, Kendrick’s positioning of anti-Drake-ness as part of a larger pro-Blackness and justice for Serena Williams
andscape.com/features/gen...
andscape.com/features/gen...
The subversive genius of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance
The Compton MC might have just given us the biggest rap performance ever
andscape.com
February 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I wrote about the biggest rap performance of all time, Kendrick’s positioning of anti-Drake-ness as part of a larger pro-Blackness and justice for Serena Williams
andscape.com/features/gen...
andscape.com/features/gen...
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Yes. “People are doing things. You will meet them when YOU start doing things.”
Lots of information and resources in this one.
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
Lots of information and resources in this one.
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
Democracy is Crumbling. Is Anybody Doing Anything?
Yes. And You Can Too.
open.substack.com
February 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Yes. “People are doing things. You will meet them when YOU start doing things.”
Lots of information and resources in this one.
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
Lots of information and resources in this one.
open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
Day 10: Comp titles 👍/👎, and what are yours?
Ugh. Boo. I don't wanna. I sometimes try to market TWSV as "Last Kingdom meets Beauty and the Beast," but that's actually a terrible explanation and not recent enough. Not saying my book is unique, I'm just terrible at this stuff.
#askanauthor #booksky
Ugh. Boo. I don't wanna. I sometimes try to market TWSV as "Last Kingdom meets Beauty and the Beast," but that's actually a terrible explanation and not recent enough. Not saying my book is unique, I'm just terrible at this stuff.
#askanauthor #booksky
🔟 Comp titles: a necessary evil or a fun challenge?
What recent books, films, or shows (less than 5 years old) best compare to your project?
Repost with your answer, tag #AskAnAuthor, and like and share to support fellow writers! 🎬📚
#AskAnAuthor #WritingCommunity #Booksky
What recent books, films, or shows (less than 5 years old) best compare to your project?
Repost with your answer, tag #AskAnAuthor, and like and share to support fellow writers! 🎬📚
#AskAnAuthor #WritingCommunity #Booksky
February 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Day 10: Comp titles 👍/👎, and what are yours?
Ugh. Boo. I don't wanna. I sometimes try to market TWSV as "Last Kingdom meets Beauty and the Beast," but that's actually a terrible explanation and not recent enough. Not saying my book is unique, I'm just terrible at this stuff.
#askanauthor #booksky
Ugh. Boo. I don't wanna. I sometimes try to market TWSV as "Last Kingdom meets Beauty and the Beast," but that's actually a terrible explanation and not recent enough. Not saying my book is unique, I'm just terrible at this stuff.
#askanauthor #booksky
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I started this month with an unreasonable goal: to get 1,000 people to invest in my publishing imprint for $5 or $12 a month.
I know it’s crazy…but what if it happens? Crazier things have happened. 🤷🏽♂️
Help us fight for Black & brown stories. They’re worth it.
Leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com
I know it’s crazy…but what if it happens? Crazier things have happened. 🤷🏽♂️
Help us fight for Black & brown stories. They’re worth it.
Leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com
February 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I started this month with an unreasonable goal: to get 1,000 people to invest in my publishing imprint for $5 or $12 a month.
I know it’s crazy…but what if it happens? Crazier things have happened. 🤷🏽♂️
Help us fight for Black & brown stories. They’re worth it.
Leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com
I know it’s crazy…but what if it happens? Crazier things have happened. 🤷🏽♂️
Help us fight for Black & brown stories. They’re worth it.
Leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com
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Here's some cozy horror books fabulizemag.com/cozy-horrors...
February 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Here's some cozy horror books fabulizemag.com/cozy-horrors...
Day 9: How much of your story is drawn from reality?
Uh.....I dunno. There's magic and some stuff I made up, but there's real stuff about smithing, cooking, life etc, and some Viking inspiration too. 80% real stuff? 90? I honestly don't know how to quantify it. 😅
#askanauthor #booksky
Uh.....I dunno. There's magic and some stuff I made up, but there's real stuff about smithing, cooking, life etc, and some Viking inspiration too. 80% real stuff? 90? I honestly don't know how to quantify it. 😅
#askanauthor #booksky
9️⃣ How much of your story is drawn from reality? Give us a percentage—be honest!
Do you weave real-life experiences into your work, or is it all pure imagination?
Repost with your answer, tag #AskAnAuthor, and like and share to engage with others! ✨
#AskAnAuthor #WritingCommunity
Do you weave real-life experiences into your work, or is it all pure imagination?
Repost with your answer, tag #AskAnAuthor, and like and share to engage with others! ✨
#AskAnAuthor #WritingCommunity
February 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Day 9: How much of your story is drawn from reality?
Uh.....I dunno. There's magic and some stuff I made up, but there's real stuff about smithing, cooking, life etc, and some Viking inspiration too. 80% real stuff? 90? I honestly don't know how to quantify it. 😅
#askanauthor #booksky
Uh.....I dunno. There's magic and some stuff I made up, but there's real stuff about smithing, cooking, life etc, and some Viking inspiration too. 80% real stuff? 90? I honestly don't know how to quantify it. 😅
#askanauthor #booksky
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oh hey, next week is my birthday! 👀🥰
buy my books and help me get lots of sales to celebrate? hehe 💪😂
linktr.ee/rjcrunden
buy my books and help me get lots of sales to celebrate? hehe 💪😂
linktr.ee/rjcrunden
February 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
oh hey, next week is my birthday! 👀🥰
buy my books and help me get lots of sales to celebrate? hehe 💪😂
linktr.ee/rjcrunden
buy my books and help me get lots of sales to celebrate? hehe 💪😂
linktr.ee/rjcrunden