I thought the same thing when I had the urge to add six emojis to the end of that post 😂. (Is that one enough? No? Here you go. 😬😜)

And not just because it gives you confidence. Because it makes you see specific things you hate, or are just overdone, so you go do the opposite and think of better alternatives and truly write the book only you can write!

The story was "On Sacrifice," and it appeared in the science fiction anthology Brave New Worlds, edited by S.C. Butler and @joshuapalmatier.bsky.social.

Of course if you can afford to donate, you should!🚀🦅🪐🏰🕊️

Here's hoping people can start reaching for an adjective other than "sassy" or "feisty" when talking abt mature women.