Kelly Varner
@kellyv.bsky.social
Writer, reader, photographer, speculative fiction nerd. All else subject to change without notice.
November 23, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Toured an old gold mine and drank some apple wine today.
November 9, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Toured an old gold mine and drank some apple wine today.
I have reached an age where I'm starting to become invisible. It's absolutely fascinating and frustrating at the same time.
Anyone else?
(Tonight's Beaver Moon for tax)
Anyone else?
(Tonight's Beaver Moon for tax)
November 6, 2025 at 6:39 AM
I have reached an age where I'm starting to become invisible. It's absolutely fascinating and frustrating at the same time.
Anyone else?
(Tonight's Beaver Moon for tax)
Anyone else?
(Tonight's Beaver Moon for tax)
With the exception of our two bathrooms, there is at least one shelf full of books. Our living room and my office could be considered small libraries by themselves.
Whenever I walk into someone's home that doesn't have books, I feel sad, like friends weren't invited to the party.
#bookshelves
Whenever I walk into someone's home that doesn't have books, I feel sad, like friends weren't invited to the party.
#bookshelves
October 26, 2025 at 9:07 AM
With the exception of our two bathrooms, there is at least one shelf full of books. Our living room and my office could be considered small libraries by themselves.
Whenever I walk into someone's home that doesn't have books, I feel sad, like friends weren't invited to the party.
#bookshelves
Whenever I walk into someone's home that doesn't have books, I feel sad, like friends weren't invited to the party.
#bookshelves
It's certainly been a week. This photo of my cat says it all.
October 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It's certainly been a week. This photo of my cat says it all.
Admittedly, I'm struggling right now. I know I'll eventually see my way clear but, right now, I'm having a difficult time.
Were you the kid usually picked last for teams in school? I was. Dodgeball, Red Rover, you name it, I was usually the last one chosen. Begrudgingly chosen.
Sigh.
Were you the kid usually picked last for teams in school? I was. Dodgeball, Red Rover, you name it, I was usually the last one chosen. Begrudgingly chosen.
Sigh.
October 17, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Admittedly, I'm struggling right now. I know I'll eventually see my way clear but, right now, I'm having a difficult time.
Were you the kid usually picked last for teams in school? I was. Dodgeball, Red Rover, you name it, I was usually the last one chosen. Begrudgingly chosen.
Sigh.
Were you the kid usually picked last for teams in school? I was. Dodgeball, Red Rover, you name it, I was usually the last one chosen. Begrudgingly chosen.
Sigh.
Pondering 53 in the last hour before 54. I honestly never thought I'd live this long.
October 13, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Pondering 53 in the last hour before 54. I honestly never thought I'd live this long.
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Did a thing. Will improve upon said thing for next time I do the thing.
September 29, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Did a thing. Will improve upon said thing for next time I do the thing.
I really need to keep up with this account better.
Headed to LACC after work today.
Headed to LACC after work today.
a man in a tie is screaming in a kitchen with the words comic con is here
ALT: a man in a tie is screaming in a kitchen with the words comic con is here
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September 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I really need to keep up with this account better.
Headed to LACC after work today.
Headed to LACC after work today.
It's been a hot minute since I last posted. After SDCC, I went to IL to visit a bestie for a long weekend. We had a smashing time. A couple weeks after coming home, I was struck down by a gastrointestinal illness that I am just now recovering from. Missed a whole week of work.
*Illinois Monarch
*Illinois Monarch
September 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
It's been a hot minute since I last posted. After SDCC, I went to IL to visit a bestie for a long weekend. We had a smashing time. A couple weeks after coming home, I was struck down by a gastrointestinal illness that I am just now recovering from. Missed a whole week of work.
*Illinois Monarch
*Illinois Monarch
July 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
July 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Reposted by Kelly Varner
The Bookstagram tour for our magic anthology, Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite, is now open for applications! If you're a bookstagrammer, be sure to apply. Hosted by MTMC Tours: mtmctours.com/2025/07/05/b...
#fantasy #books
#fantasy #books
Bookstagram Tour Sign Ups: Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite (Anthology) | MTMC Tours
Hi everyone! Ready for our next tour sign ups? ✨ We are delighted to announce that we are organizing a Bookstagram Tour for Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite Anthology! This tour will run from…
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July 5, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The Bookstagram tour for our magic anthology, Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite, is now open for applications! If you're a bookstagrammer, be sure to apply. Hosted by MTMC Tours: mtmctours.com/2025/07/05/b...
#fantasy #books
#fantasy #books
Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚
Day 13
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
Day 13
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
July 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚
Day 13
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
Day 13
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
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‘Morning…Mourning 🌺💔💙🇺🇸🇺🇸💔
July 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
‘Morning…Mourning 🌺💔💙🇺🇸🇺🇸💔
Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚
Day 12
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
Day 12
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
July 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚
Day 12
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
Day 12
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚
Day 11
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
Day 11
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
July 4, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚
Day 11
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
Day 11
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚
Day 10
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
Day 10
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
July 1, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚
Day 10
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
Day 10
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
June 30, 2025 at 6:04 AM
I "might" be a bit excited over the new Stargate brick build my spouse bought for me. Granted, I won't have time to build it until August, but just knowing it's here makes me happy.
#Stargate #hobbies #sciencefiction
#Stargate #hobbies #sciencefiction
June 30, 2025 at 6:02 AM
I "might" be a bit excited over the new Stargate brick build my spouse bought for me. Granted, I won't have time to build it until August, but just knowing it's here makes me happy.
#Stargate #hobbies #sciencefiction
#Stargate #hobbies #sciencefiction
Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚
Day 9
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
Day 9
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
June 30, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Choose 13 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 13 days. No explanations, no reviews, in no particular order. Just covers. 📚
Day 9
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge
Day 9
#Books #Booksky #bookchallenge