Kristin Houlihan, Writer
@kristinwrites.bsky.social
Poet, Wife, Mom, LongCovid/MECFS Sufferer. Looking to connect and learning to advocate. Cofounder of #CripCoop. EIC, Poetry @epistemiclit.Bsky.social, @whirligiglit.bsky.social. Micropoetry chapbook Lift the Mask available widely. www.kristinhoulihan.com
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Lift the Mask: a short collection of poetry and lyrical prose
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29 micropoems about family, motherhood, and chronic illness
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$0.99 in ebook
$3.46 in audio
$4.99 in paperback
29 micropoems about family, motherhood, and chronic illness
#BookSky
www.amazon.com/Lift-Mask-co...
On mobile I found this under “data privacy”
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
On mobile I found this under “data privacy”
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Reactive blood sugar & #ME/CFS needs investigation. Had toast/peanut butter w banana. Started wiping kitchen counters. (I call my #CFS mild). But 1 hr or less, low blood sugar feelings started. Used glucose monitor & it was 3.9. Ate the necessary items to bring it back up & crashed in bed next 3 hrs
November 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Reactive blood sugar & #ME/CFS needs investigation. Had toast/peanut butter w banana. Started wiping kitchen counters. (I call my #CFS mild). But 1 hr or less, low blood sugar feelings started. Used glucose monitor & it was 3.9. Ate the necessary items to bring it back up & crashed in bed next 3 hrs
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Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron has launched a free digital archival library of literature by Black and brown authors, poets, and artists. Readers can borrow rare and out-of-print books for up to 45 days
Solange Opens Free Digital Library Of Rare Black Books
Solange has launched a digital library archive of Black and brown authors where readers can borrow books at no cost.
peopleofcolorintech.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron has launched a free digital archival library of literature by Black and brown authors, poets, and artists. Readers can borrow rare and out-of-print books for up to 45 days
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Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna are looking for participants suffering w/ #PEM to answer an online questionnaire titled: Validation of the Vienna Post-Exertional Malaise Assessment Questionnaire (V-PEM-AQ)
The aim of this investigation is to evaluate a newly developed questionnaire
The aim of this investigation is to evaluate a newly developed questionnaire
Questionnaire | page 1
www.soscisurvey.de
November 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna are looking for participants suffering w/ #PEM to answer an online questionnaire titled: Validation of the Vienna Post-Exertional Malaise Assessment Questionnaire (V-PEM-AQ)
The aim of this investigation is to evaluate a newly developed questionnaire
The aim of this investigation is to evaluate a newly developed questionnaire
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I'm in it for the activity pages.
Did you know?!? On top of awesome fiction and poetry, our second issue is going to include an interview with an author and activity pages that relate to our theme and the included pieces?
We cannot wait to share! #Trustworthy
Subs open thru Nov 30!
We cannot wait to share! #Trustworthy
Subs open thru Nov 30!
November 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I'm in it for the activity pages.
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I’ll be presenting at Yales disability conference next April. I really desperately wish I could be there in person because I LOVE Connecticut. But alas. Anyways here’s the info. I’m working on IRB w a mentor rn since Im not in academia. Coming soon !
November 20, 2025 at 2:51 AM
I’ll be presenting at Yales disability conference next April. I really desperately wish I could be there in person because I LOVE Connecticut. But alas. Anyways here’s the info. I’m working on IRB w a mentor rn since Im not in academia. Coming soon !
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Brave enough to write a book.
Brave enough to revise your book.
Brave enough to get beta readers.
Brave enough to query your book.
Brave enough to sub your book.
Brave enough to publish your book.
There are so many moments where writers are tested. Be proud of where you are.
Brave enough to revise your book.
Brave enough to get beta readers.
Brave enough to query your book.
Brave enough to sub your book.
Brave enough to publish your book.
There are so many moments where writers are tested. Be proud of where you are.
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Brave enough to write a book.
Brave enough to revise your book.
Brave enough to get beta readers.
Brave enough to query your book.
Brave enough to sub your book.
Brave enough to publish your book.
There are so many moments where writers are tested. Be proud of where you are.
Brave enough to revise your book.
Brave enough to get beta readers.
Brave enough to query your book.
Brave enough to sub your book.
Brave enough to publish your book.
There are so many moments where writers are tested. Be proud of where you are.
Been hesitant to put the heat up another degree bc prednisone makes me sweat but I did this morning. was a very good call. I’m actually sweating less (?) and my skin is no longer cool to the touch and I’m not playing games with the fan and electric blanket.
Rest of the fam is gonna roast tho.
Rest of the fam is gonna roast tho.
November 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Been hesitant to put the heat up another degree bc prednisone makes me sweat but I did this morning. was a very good call. I’m actually sweating less (?) and my skin is no longer cool to the touch and I’m not playing games with the fan and electric blanket.
Rest of the fam is gonna roast tho.
Rest of the fam is gonna roast tho.
Getting some unexpected one on one time with 12 this afternoon! Looking forward to it.
November 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Getting some unexpected one on one time with 12 this afternoon! Looking forward to it.
YOU WANT THIS. (I have this - Squee! Will read tonight!)
Does anyone want to read an ARC copy of book 3? I just got them, even though the release date is the 25th...🤔 #writesky #mgfiction #mgfantasy #writingcommunity #WIPSnips friends?
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
YOU WANT THIS. (I have this - Squee! Will read tonight!)
My son (7) derisively asked why the first issue had no activity pages, and said it would be a lot better if it did 😆
So, activity pages are coming!
So, activity pages are coming!
Did you know?!? On top of awesome fiction and poetry, our second issue is going to include an interview with an author and activity pages that relate to our theme and the included pieces?
We cannot wait to share! #Trustworthy
Subs open thru Nov 30!
We cannot wait to share! #Trustworthy
Subs open thru Nov 30!
November 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
My son (7) derisively asked why the first issue had no activity pages, and said it would be a lot better if it did 😆
So, activity pages are coming!
So, activity pages are coming!
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While there are many literary magazines that are open for submissions from high school students and teenages, @nimblewitlit.bsky.social is among a few that accept submissions from elementary and middle school aged kids. #EduSky
other mags that take submissions from younger students:
other mags that take submissions from younger students:
OTHER KIDLIT MAGAZINES -
While there are many literary magazines that are open for submissions from high school students and teenages, Nimblewitlit is among a few that accept
epistemiclit.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
While there are many literary magazines that are open for submissions from high school students and teenages, @nimblewitlit.bsky.social is among a few that accept submissions from elementary and middle school aged kids. #EduSky
other mags that take submissions from younger students:
other mags that take submissions from younger students:
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As a community-centered & disability-led organization, #MEAction’s strength lies in the choices we make that shape programs long before launch. It is these decisions that allow us to continue to serve you as a light for this community.
Learn more:
www.meaction.net/post/inside-...
Learn more:
www.meaction.net/post/inside-...
November 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
As a community-centered & disability-led organization, #MEAction’s strength lies in the choices we make that shape programs long before launch. It is these decisions that allow us to continue to serve you as a light for this community.
Learn more:
www.meaction.net/post/inside-...
Learn more:
www.meaction.net/post/inside-...
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Call to action: Congress has extended Telehealth until January 31,2026.
This is NOT a permanent solution. So, we must continue to put pressure on Congress to make telehealth for Medicare permanent.
Call now using our call script: www.meaction.net/telehealth
#Telehealth #PwME #MECFS #LongCovid
This is NOT a permanent solution. So, we must continue to put pressure on Congress to make telehealth for Medicare permanent.
Call now using our call script: www.meaction.net/telehealth
#Telehealth #PwME #MECFS #LongCovid
November 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Call to action: Congress has extended Telehealth until January 31,2026.
This is NOT a permanent solution. So, we must continue to put pressure on Congress to make telehealth for Medicare permanent.
Call now using our call script: www.meaction.net/telehealth
#Telehealth #PwME #MECFS #LongCovid
This is NOT a permanent solution. So, we must continue to put pressure on Congress to make telehealth for Medicare permanent.
Call now using our call script: www.meaction.net/telehealth
#Telehealth #PwME #MECFS #LongCovid
My chairs are coming today! I am excited! My kids are not, bc these chairs have wooden seats and “look uncomfortable” - however, that = easier (possible!) to clean
November 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
My chairs are coming today! I am excited! My kids are not, bc these chairs have wooden seats and “look uncomfortable” - however, that = easier (possible!) to clean
Time to teach the teen (and culinary arts student at school… 🤔) how to boil water and cook pasta.
November 20, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Time to teach the teen (and culinary arts student at school… 🤔) how to boil water and cook pasta.
Ok so custom bobble heads are out of the question but custom Lego minifigures might be possible. Not sure I want to clue my kids into the fact they exist tho… that’ll be opening a whooooole new thing.
November 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Ok so custom bobble heads are out of the question but custom Lego minifigures might be possible. Not sure I want to clue my kids into the fact they exist tho… that’ll be opening a whooooole new thing.
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I'm teaching and critiquing at the 2026 Sandia Starforgers SFF Writers Retreat in Albuquerque, and the scholarship application is due November 30. Learn more and apply here: starforgers.com/2026
Buy Your Ticket – Sandia Starforgers Writers Retreat and Workshop - April 2026
Sandia Starforgers Writers Retreat and Workshop - April 2026, Fri Apr 24, 2026 - Mon Apr 27, 2026 - Sandia Starforgers Writers Retreat and Workshop
Scholarship application due November 30 (see below)
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starforgers.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I'm teaching and critiquing at the 2026 Sandia Starforgers SFF Writers Retreat in Albuquerque, and the scholarship application is due November 30. Learn more and apply here: starforgers.com/2026
Got more compression socks since I’m now wearing them every day. I have sunflowers on my feet and legs today and they make me smile. #POTS #LongCovid
November 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Got more compression socks since I’m now wearing them every day. I have sunflowers on my feet and legs today and they make me smile. #POTS #LongCovid
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Community is caregiving.
Sending you all a virtual hug today.
I appreciate you all 💜
Sending you all a virtual hug today.
I appreciate you all 💜
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Community is caregiving.
Sending you all a virtual hug today.
I appreciate you all 💜
Sending you all a virtual hug today.
I appreciate you all 💜
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Reposted by Kristin Houlihan, Writer
If you feel like you don't know what you don't know about accessibility, it can help to follow folks who discuss assistive technology, accessibility and disability. Here's a list of people who post a lot about those.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
If you feel like you don't know what you don't know about accessibility, it can help to follow folks who discuss assistive technology, accessibility and disability. Here's a list of people who post a lot about those.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Today is apparently a very early nap day. Been “up” less than two hours. So sleepy. #MECFS #LongCovid #Pacing
November 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Today is apparently a very early nap day. Been “up” less than two hours. So sleepy. #MECFS #LongCovid #Pacing