Monica DePaul, Author
@monicad.bsky.social
Writer, gamer, cat-owner, trans woman, lesbian. I'm still trying my queer YA urban fantasy horror book, Amy Has Fangs, published.
she/her
she/her
@danaterrace.bsky.social I wrote you this fan letter because The Owl House has been a huge source of inspiration as I’ve refined the book I’ll be sending to publishers soon. Tagging you here was the only way I could find to send it to you. In any case, thank you.
November 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
@danaterrace.bsky.social I wrote you this fan letter because The Owl House has been a huge source of inspiration as I’ve refined the book I’ll be sending to publishers soon. Tagging you here was the only way I could find to send it to you. In any case, thank you.
That ratio says everything, yet, for some reason, Democratic leadership still thinks we all want center-right nothing candidates who prioritize bipartisanship with fascists.
#AOC #Fetterman
#AOC #Fetterman
March 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
That ratio says everything, yet, for some reason, Democratic leadership still thinks we all want center-right nothing candidates who prioritize bipartisanship with fascists.
#AOC #Fetterman
#AOC #Fetterman
I know, Dungeons and Dragons is a bit controversial right now, but I'm putting together a 5e campaign set in Hyrule from The Legend of Zelda for my first time as a dungeon master.
Playing D&D
I want to be a DM
A Zelda campaign
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Zelda #DnD
Playing D&D
I want to be a DM
A Zelda campaign
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Zelda #DnD
December 12, 2024 at 10:06 PM
I know, Dungeons and Dragons is a bit controversial right now, but I'm putting together a 5e campaign set in Hyrule from The Legend of Zelda for my first time as a dungeon master.
Playing D&D
I want to be a DM
A Zelda campaign
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Zelda #DnD
Playing D&D
I want to be a DM
A Zelda campaign
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Zelda #DnD
With my Mac Mini and iPad Air joining my iPhone and Watch, I'm an Apple user now because the company has stood up to Trump before, and now's the time to buy before he passes his moronic tariffs.
New tech is set up
iPad and Mac are ready
In before tariffs
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry
New tech is set up
iPad and Mac are ready
In before tariffs
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry
December 10, 2024 at 10:16 PM
With my Mac Mini and iPad Air joining my iPhone and Watch, I'm an Apple user now because the company has stood up to Trump before, and now's the time to buy before he passes his moronic tariffs.
New tech is set up
iPad and Mac are ready
In before tariffs
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry
New tech is set up
iPad and Mac are ready
In before tariffs
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry
I got some bad news recently, which I won't detail yet, but there's a strange chance something good may come of it. I'll update here if that happens.
Unexpected news
Bad at first but good later?
Strange things happening
#HaikusByMonica
Unexpected news
Bad at first but good later?
Strange things happening
#HaikusByMonica
December 10, 2024 at 3:46 AM
I got some bad news recently, which I won't detail yet, but there's a strange chance something good may come of it. I'll update here if that happens.
Unexpected news
Bad at first but good later?
Strange things happening
#HaikusByMonica
Unexpected news
Bad at first but good later?
Strange things happening
#HaikusByMonica
Every one of Trump's cabinet nominees is twisted, evil, and thoroughly unqualified for the job, so it wouldn't surprise me at all if he actually nominated Sonic the Hedgehog's nemesis, Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik to run the EPA.
Ivo Robotnik
Eggman to run EPA
Would not surprise me
#HaikusByMonica
Ivo Robotnik
Eggman to run EPA
Would not surprise me
#HaikusByMonica
November 22, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Every one of Trump's cabinet nominees is twisted, evil, and thoroughly unqualified for the job, so it wouldn't surprise me at all if he actually nominated Sonic the Hedgehog's nemesis, Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik to run the EPA.
Ivo Robotnik
Eggman to run EPA
Would not surprise me
#HaikusByMonica
Ivo Robotnik
Eggman to run EPA
Would not surprise me
#HaikusByMonica
Every one of Trump's cabinet nominees is twisted, evil, and thoroughly unqualified for the job, so it wouldn't surprise me at all if he actually nominated Sonic the Hedgehog's nemesis, Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik to run the EPA.
Ivo Robotnik
Eggman to run EPA
Would not surprise me
#HaikusByMonica
Ivo Robotnik
Eggman to run EPA
Would not surprise me
#HaikusByMonica
November 22, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Every one of Trump's cabinet nominees is twisted, evil, and thoroughly unqualified for the job, so it wouldn't surprise me at all if he actually nominated Sonic the Hedgehog's nemesis, Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik to run the EPA.
Ivo Robotnik
Eggman to run EPA
Would not surprise me
#HaikusByMonica
Ivo Robotnik
Eggman to run EPA
Would not surprise me
#HaikusByMonica
It's Transgender Day of Remembrance, the day we recognize those we've lost in our community. Despite even the government wishing death on us, we cannot give in. We must keep living as our true selves.
Let's keep persisting
This Trans Day of Remembrance
We must not give in
#HaikusByMonica #TDoR
Let's keep persisting
This Trans Day of Remembrance
We must not give in
#HaikusByMonica #TDoR
November 20, 2024 at 5:08 PM
It's Transgender Day of Remembrance, the day we recognize those we've lost in our community. Despite even the government wishing death on us, we cannot give in. We must keep living as our true selves.
Let's keep persisting
This Trans Day of Remembrance
We must not give in
#HaikusByMonica #TDoR
Let's keep persisting
This Trans Day of Remembrance
We must not give in
#HaikusByMonica #TDoR
I need to stop wasting time with distractions because I have too much to accomplish right now.
I need to focus
Although it is difficult
There is much to do
#HaikusByMonica
I need to focus
Although it is difficult
There is much to do
#HaikusByMonica
November 19, 2024 at 6:56 PM
I need to stop wasting time with distractions because I have too much to accomplish right now.
I need to focus
Although it is difficult
There is much to do
#HaikusByMonica
I need to focus
Although it is difficult
There is much to do
#HaikusByMonica
I'm switching to Mac because Microsoft's Copilot AI seems invasive. Apple Intelligence can be disabled, and Apple has refused Trump's anti-privacy demands before. I'm upgrading before his tariffs inflate prices.
I'm switching to Mac
Buying before Trump's tariffs
Turning off AI
#HaikusByMonica
I'm switching to Mac
Buying before Trump's tariffs
Turning off AI
#HaikusByMonica
November 18, 2024 at 5:59 PM
I'm switching to Mac because Microsoft's Copilot AI seems invasive. Apple Intelligence can be disabled, and Apple has refused Trump's anti-privacy demands before. I'm upgrading before his tariffs inflate prices.
I'm switching to Mac
Buying before Trump's tariffs
Turning off AI
#HaikusByMonica
I'm switching to Mac
Buying before Trump's tariffs
Turning off AI
#HaikusByMonica
No, this is not okay. Fascist Republicans who want to end my existence versus useless Democrats who can't even beat a literal criminal and the worst president of all time--we all deserve better.
Refuse to accept
A government of cowards,
morons, criminals
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Politics
Refuse to accept
A government of cowards,
morons, criminals
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Politics
November 15, 2024 at 9:21 PM
No, this is not okay. Fascist Republicans who want to end my existence versus useless Democrats who can't even beat a literal criminal and the worst president of all time--we all deserve better.
Refuse to accept
A government of cowards,
morons, criminals
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Politics
Refuse to accept
A government of cowards,
morons, criminals
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Politics
I already voted yesterday! Get it done ASAP to stop that blabbering moron Trump and to stop the campaigns from wasting resources bothering you.
Already voted
The very first day I could
Go out, get it done!
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #Vote #Harris2024
Already voted
The very first day I could
Go out, get it done!
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #Vote #Harris2024
October 22, 2024 at 8:33 PM
I already voted yesterday! Get it done ASAP to stop that blabbering moron Trump and to stop the campaigns from wasting resources bothering you.
Already voted
The very first day I could
Go out, get it done!
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #Vote #Harris2024
Already voted
The very first day I could
Go out, get it done!
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #Vote #Harris2024
Early voting has started! Trump is a grave threat to America, but we can permanently defeat that bumbling fascist by electing Kamala Harris.
Early voting time!
Let's finally defeat Trump
Now and forever
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Vote #Harris2024
Early voting time!
Let's finally defeat Trump
Now and forever
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Vote #Harris2024
October 21, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Early voting has started! Trump is a grave threat to America, but we can permanently defeat that bumbling fascist by electing Kamala Harris.
Early voting time!
Let's finally defeat Trump
Now and forever
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Vote #Harris2024
Early voting time!
Let's finally defeat Trump
Now and forever
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Vote #Harris2024
I know, safety from severe weather is important, but it still sucks to miss out on the income I need because of a hurricane.
All work is canceled
Less pay for severe weather
It's hurricane time
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
All work is canceled
Less pay for severe weather
It's hurricane time
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
September 25, 2024 at 9:45 PM
I know, safety from severe weather is important, but it still sucks to miss out on the income I need because of a hurricane.
All work is canceled
Less pay for severe weather
It's hurricane time
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
All work is canceled
Less pay for severe weather
It's hurricane time
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
This weekend, I learned some new insight regarding what happened to me in spring of last year. (I won't do into detail here.) I'm curious if I can use this information to undo some of the damage.
I learned some insight
About what happened last year
But can I use it?
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry
I learned some insight
About what happened last year
But can I use it?
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry
September 24, 2024 at 10:18 PM
This weekend, I learned some new insight regarding what happened to me in spring of last year. (I won't do into detail here.) I'm curious if I can use this information to undo some of the damage.
I learned some insight
About what happened last year
But can I use it?
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry
I learned some insight
About what happened last year
But can I use it?
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry
#WarnerBros CEO David #Zaslav is poison to animation. Killing projects for tax write-offs shouldn't even be legal. Thanks to him, I have 8 days to watch all of #OKKO before it disappears from #Hulu.
David Zaslav sucks
Ruining Warner Brothers
Kills animation
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
David Zaslav sucks
Ruining Warner Brothers
Kills animation
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
September 23, 2024 at 9:48 PM
#WarnerBros CEO David #Zaslav is poison to animation. Killing projects for tax write-offs shouldn't even be legal. Thanks to him, I have 8 days to watch all of #OKKO before it disappears from #Hulu.
David Zaslav sucks
Ruining Warner Brothers
Kills animation
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
David Zaslav sucks
Ruining Warner Brothers
Kills animation
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
Please remember the daily horror show of Trump's first term because #Project2025 means a second term for the convicted criminal will be much worse.
Why is Trump ahead?
What's America thinking?
Incoherent fascist!
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #HarrisWalz2024 #KamalaHarris
Why is Trump ahead?
What's America thinking?
Incoherent fascist!
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #HarrisWalz2024 #KamalaHarris
September 20, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Please remember the daily horror show of Trump's first term because #Project2025 means a second term for the convicted criminal will be much worse.
Why is Trump ahead?
What's America thinking?
Incoherent fascist!
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #HarrisWalz2024 #KamalaHarris
Why is Trump ahead?
What's America thinking?
Incoherent fascist!
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #HarrisWalz2024 #KamalaHarris
Even though I have a manuscript with copy edits and feedback to review, I'm having trouble focusing on it. I'm not sure why because so much of the feedback is praise. Why do I seem afraid of success?
Must quit delaying
Focus on moving forward
Destiny awaits
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
Must quit delaying
Focus on moving forward
Destiny awaits
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
September 18, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Even though I have a manuscript with copy edits and feedback to review, I'm having trouble focusing on it. I'm not sure why because so much of the feedback is praise. Why do I seem afraid of success?
Must quit delaying
Focus on moving forward
Destiny awaits
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
Must quit delaying
Focus on moving forward
Destiny awaits
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
For some reason, I'm nervous about moving forward, despite how poised for success I may be at the moment. I need to calm my nerves and stop running away.
Calm down and focus
And face destiny head-on
Stop avoiding it
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
Calm down and focus
And face destiny head-on
Stop avoiding it
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
September 16, 2024 at 9:02 PM
For some reason, I'm nervous about moving forward, despite how poised for success I may be at the moment. I need to calm my nerves and stop running away.
Calm down and focus
And face destiny head-on
Stop avoiding it
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
Calm down and focus
And face destiny head-on
Stop avoiding it
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
No, Haitian immigrants are not abducting and eating dogs and cats. It's not true just because Trump and a bunch of morons on TV insist it is.
No one's eating pets
Made-up immigrant hatred
Morons believe Trump
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #HarrisWalz2024 #TrumpForPrison
No one's eating pets
Made-up immigrant hatred
Morons believe Trump
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #HarrisWalz2024 #TrumpForPrison
September 14, 2024 at 7:58 PM
No, Haitian immigrants are not abducting and eating dogs and cats. It's not true just because Trump and a bunch of morons on TV insist it is.
No one's eating pets
Made-up immigrant hatred
Morons believe Trump
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #HarrisWalz2024 #TrumpForPrison
No one's eating pets
Made-up immigrant hatred
Morons believe Trump
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #HarrisWalz2024 #TrumpForPrison
Please excuse my lack of posts; I'm still reeling from seeing Kamala Harris murder Donald Trump live on national TV.
I feel him coping
Trump won't debate her again
She destroyed his lies
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #HarrisWalz2024 #Debate
I feel him coping
Trump won't debate her again
She destroyed his lies
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #HarrisWalz2024 #Debate
September 13, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Please excuse my lack of posts; I'm still reeling from seeing Kamala Harris murder Donald Trump live on national TV.
I feel him coping
Trump won't debate her again
She destroyed his lies
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #HarrisWalz2024 #Debate
I feel him coping
Trump won't debate her again
She destroyed his lies
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #HarrisWalz2024 #Debate
It's not perfect--too many subplots--but I enjoyed #BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice. It's very different from the original, which is rather refreshing to find in a modern sequel.
Refreshing sequel
Saw Beetlejuice #Beetlejuice
Beetlej--don't say it!
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
Refreshing sequel
Saw Beetlejuice #Beetlejuice
Beetlej--don't say it!
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
September 9, 2024 at 9:35 PM
It's not perfect--too many subplots--but I enjoyed #BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice. It's very different from the original, which is rather refreshing to find in a modern sequel.
Refreshing sequel
Saw Beetlejuice #Beetlejuice
Beetlej--don't say it!
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
Refreshing sequel
Saw Beetlejuice #Beetlejuice
Beetlej--don't say it!
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing
J.K. Rowling's castle appears to be full of black mold, and it seems to infecting her brain to force her to make transphobic tweets, even as she's facing a lawsuit over them.
Castle of black mold
Infected Potter author
Transphobic fungus
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Mold #JKRowling #Transphobia
Castle of black mold
Infected Potter author
Transphobic fungus
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Mold #JKRowling #Transphobia
September 7, 2024 at 10:02 PM
J.K. Rowling's castle appears to be full of black mold, and it seems to infecting her brain to force her to make transphobic tweets, even as she's facing a lawsuit over them.
Castle of black mold
Infected Potter author
Transphobic fungus
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Mold #JKRowling #Transphobia
Castle of black mold
Infected Potter author
Transphobic fungus
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Mold #JKRowling #Transphobia
Why does Trump keep bringing up "the late great Hannibal Lecter" during his unhinged speeches? Furthermore, Anthony Hopkins is still alive!
Trump keeps bringing up
"Late great Hannibal Lecter"
Hopkins still alive
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #Hannibal #Trump #Harris2024
Trump keeps bringing up
"Late great Hannibal Lecter"
Hopkins still alive
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #Hannibal #Trump #Harris2024
September 6, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Why does Trump keep bringing up "the late great Hannibal Lecter" during his unhinged speeches? Furthermore, Anthony Hopkins is still alive!
Trump keeps bringing up
"Late great Hannibal Lecter"
Hopkins still alive
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #Hannibal #Trump #Harris2024
Trump keeps bringing up
"Late great Hannibal Lecter"
Hopkins still alive
#HaikusByMonica #Haiku #Poetry #Writing #Hannibal #Trump #Harris2024