Maria Lima aka chickwriter
@thelima.myatproto.social
Retired, Queer, Ace, NB, disabled, neurodivergent, Cuban born Latinx writer. Still obsessed with The Untamed & related works. Massively into mixed media #art. Resides in the US, however grumpily. She/her
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🎇 This event is happening later today, if you'd like to join us! 🎇
Join me and @oliviawrites.bsky.social and our excellent moderator @authoremmabarry.bsky.social for a virtual book celebration, 11/22 at 1pm Central. The event is free, but you'll need to register with Love's Sweet Arrow:
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November 22, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🎇 This event is happening later today, if you'd like to join us! 🎇
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This is the result of a conversation on Instagram after I sent out a request for what kind of wuxia stuff people wanted me to talk about while I'm writing the book. One great question that came up was What is Jianghu? Well, the "Rivers and Lakes" have meant many different things, and all of them!
November 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
This is the result of a conversation on Instagram after I sent out a request for what kind of wuxia stuff people wanted me to talk about while I'm writing the book. One great question that came up was What is Jianghu? Well, the "Rivers and Lakes" have meant many different things, and all of them!
This week in #art: weekly challenges.
1: for #FullDeckChallenge3; prompt: fairy
2: for #AlteredIndex2025; prompt: geometric shapes
More info in alt text.
1: for #FullDeckChallenge3; prompt: fairy
2: for #AlteredIndex2025; prompt: geometric shapes
More info in alt text.
November 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This week in #art: weekly challenges.
1: for #FullDeckChallenge3; prompt: fairy
2: for #AlteredIndex2025; prompt: geometric shapes
More info in alt text.
1: for #FullDeckChallenge3; prompt: fairy
2: for #AlteredIndex2025; prompt: geometric shapes
More info in alt text.
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November 20th is the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. 🏳️⚧️ This is the day where we solemnly remember the lives of the trans members of our community who we lost to violence in the last year.
November 20, 2025 at 10:55 PM
November 20th is the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. 🏳️⚧️ This is the day where we solemnly remember the lives of the trans members of our community who we lost to violence in the last year.
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Periodic PSA, the only currently licensed Murderbot merch is at Worldbuilders Market, where it's sold as part of a charity fundraiser. You may want to sign up for their new product notices because they should have a new Murderbot thing coming up: worldbuildersmarket.com/collections/...
Martha Wells
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November 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Periodic PSA, the only currently licensed Murderbot merch is at Worldbuilders Market, where it's sold as part of a charity fundraiser. You may want to sign up for their new product notices because they should have a new Murderbot thing coming up: worldbuildersmarket.com/collections/...
Wish me luck - I'm off in about an hour to an appt with a periodontist. This is a consult recommended by my dentist to look at a problematic tooth/gum issue.
Here's hoping the resolution doesn't cost $$$.
🙏🤞
Here's hoping the resolution doesn't cost $$$.
🙏🤞
November 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Wish me luck - I'm off in about an hour to an appt with a periodontist. This is a consult recommended by my dentist to look at a problematic tooth/gum issue.
Here's hoping the resolution doesn't cost $$$.
🙏🤞
Here's hoping the resolution doesn't cost $$$.
🙏🤞
Today in #art: The bookmarks for my sister are done! (that is, except for the toppers, which I'll do later.)
She asked for 28. I did 48. Why, yes, I *am* a bit of an over-achiever. 😆
She asked for 28. I did 48. Why, yes, I *am* a bit of an over-achiever. 😆
November 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Today in #art: The bookmarks for my sister are done! (that is, except for the toppers, which I'll do later.)
She asked for 28. I did 48. Why, yes, I *am* a bit of an over-achiever. 😆
She asked for 28. I did 48. Why, yes, I *am* a bit of an over-achiever. 😆
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So I put on my adulting pants & contacted Medicare - bc I found out I could do it via live chat, instead of a phone call.
Upshot: they basically couldn't tell me if the intraocular implants were covered.
ISTG.
Upshot: they basically couldn't tell me if the intraocular implants were covered.
ISTG.
November 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
So I put on my adulting pants & contacted Medicare - bc I found out I could do it via live chat, instead of a phone call.
Upshot: they basically couldn't tell me if the intraocular implants were covered.
ISTG.
Upshot: they basically couldn't tell me if the intraocular implants were covered.
ISTG.
Frankie, being Frankie. We're in the back bedroom, because the cleaners are due soon. He's not happy.
(He's literally been in here for 10 whole minutes.)
(You can hear my stepdad on the other side of the door scolding Frankie.)
(He's literally been in here for 10 whole minutes.)
(You can hear my stepdad on the other side of the door scolding Frankie.)
November 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Frankie, being Frankie. We're in the back bedroom, because the cleaners are due soon. He's not happy.
(He's literally been in here for 10 whole minutes.)
(You can hear my stepdad on the other side of the door scolding Frankie.)
(He's literally been in here for 10 whole minutes.)
(You can hear my stepdad on the other side of the door scolding Frankie.)
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A great way to fight back against AI taking away work from creatives is to buy art by actual humans.
(Reply to this post with your own art/website etc. But only if you’re an organic life-form).
www.worldofmoose.com
(Reply to this post with your own art/website etc. But only if you’re an organic life-form).
www.worldofmoose.com
Website of artist, cartoonist & tweeter Moose Allain
Welcome to the website of artist, cartoonist and prolific tweeter Moose Allain. Please fell free to have a poke about.
www.worldofmoose.com
March 28, 2025 at 7:50 AM
A great way to fight back against AI taking away work from creatives is to buy art by actual humans.
(Reply to this post with your own art/website etc. But only if you’re an organic life-form).
www.worldofmoose.com
(Reply to this post with your own art/website etc. But only if you’re an organic life-form).
www.worldofmoose.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Rest easy, Alice. You will be missed 💔
Our beloved Alice Wong has joined the ancestors. It was one of the great honors of my life to call Alice my friend, co-author & co-conspirator. She was a true genius, a force of nature the likes of which the world has never seen before. I love you, Alice, and am equal parts grateful and devastated
November 15, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Rest easy, Alice. You will be missed 💔
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The law.
November 14, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The law.
This week in #art: weekly challenges.
Left:
For #FullDeckChallend3; prompt: Lace
Right:
For #AlteredIndex2025; prompt: Label(s)
more info in alt text.
I've also worked on more bookmarks for my sister & other small things. Photos at some point.
Left:
For #FullDeckChallend3; prompt: Lace
Right:
For #AlteredIndex2025; prompt: Label(s)
more info in alt text.
I've also worked on more bookmarks for my sister & other small things. Photos at some point.
November 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This week in #art: weekly challenges.
Left:
For #FullDeckChallend3; prompt: Lace
Right:
For #AlteredIndex2025; prompt: Label(s)
more info in alt text.
I've also worked on more bookmarks for my sister & other small things. Photos at some point.
Left:
For #FullDeckChallend3; prompt: Lace
Right:
For #AlteredIndex2025; prompt: Label(s)
more info in alt text.
I've also worked on more bookmarks for my sister & other small things. Photos at some point.
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we don't have a Christmas advert but we *do* have an online shop with mugs, t-shirts and more that will dramatically heighten the rural representation within your personal wardrobe and kitchen cupboards
explore: merl-shop.co.uk
explore: merl-shop.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
we don't have a Christmas advert but we *do* have an online shop with mugs, t-shirts and more that will dramatically heighten the rural representation within your personal wardrobe and kitchen cupboards
explore: merl-shop.co.uk
explore: merl-shop.co.uk
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Maybe you'd like to see the amazing cover for WORLD'S OKAYEST ORACLE (RELUCTANTLY) SEEKS DEMON, my book about an infamously underpowered oracle saving the world alongside the uptight demon who helped ruin her life 20 years ago?
AMZ: go.oliviadade.com/WOOamz
Other links: go.oliviadade.com/WOOprh
AMZ: go.oliviadade.com/WOOamz
Other links: go.oliviadade.com/WOOprh
November 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Maybe you'd like to see the amazing cover for WORLD'S OKAYEST ORACLE (RELUCTANTLY) SEEKS DEMON, my book about an infamously underpowered oracle saving the world alongside the uptight demon who helped ruin her life 20 years ago?
AMZ: go.oliviadade.com/WOOamz
Other links: go.oliviadade.com/WOOprh
AMZ: go.oliviadade.com/WOOamz
Other links: go.oliviadade.com/WOOprh
How, in any way, shape or form, does this tracking make sense when the destination is Texas?????
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
How, in any way, shape or form, does this tracking make sense when the destination is Texas?????
ISTG. Just got home from retina doc appointment. My right eye has gotten worse (macular edema), so I'm going to need a steroidal implant. $9400. 🤞 that Medicare covers, bc I'mma need the left one done, as well. (another $9400.)
Sigh.
Sigh.
November 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
ISTG. Just got home from retina doc appointment. My right eye has gotten worse (macular edema), so I'm going to need a steroidal implant. $9400. 🤞 that Medicare covers, bc I'mma need the left one done, as well. (another $9400.)
Sigh.
Sigh.
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All my indie titles are in Kobo Plus, that includes Handmade Holidays, In Memoriam, Rear Admiral, and Upon the Midnight Queer—and the audiobooks thereof.
Kobo is doing a 30 day free trial promotion for their Kindle Unlimited competitor service Kobo Plus for new subscribers (not sure if this is US only), if you like queer indie books, small press SFF, and backlist SFF from large publishers there's a lot to choose from on this service that's not on KU!
Rakuten Kobo
www.kobo.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
All my indie titles are in Kobo Plus, that includes Handmade Holidays, In Memoriam, Rear Admiral, and Upon the Midnight Queer—and the audiobooks thereof.
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"The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" - Gordon Lightfoot (HD w/ Lyrics)
YouTube video by Zeezy
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Fascinating scene breakdown. #Frankenstein
Note: spoilers here, if you've not seen the movie.
Breakdown by Mia Goth & GDT, composer Alexandre Desplat, cinematographer Dan Lausten, set designer Tamara Deverell, makeup artist Mike Hill, and costume designer Kate Hawley.
Note: spoilers here, if you've not seen the movie.
Breakdown by Mia Goth & GDT, composer Alexandre Desplat, cinematographer Dan Lausten, set designer Tamara Deverell, makeup artist Mike Hill, and costume designer Kate Hawley.
Mia Goth & Guillermo Del Toro Break Down 'Frankenstein' Full Scene: Makeup, Set Design & More
YouTube video by Entertainment Weekly
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November 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Fascinating scene breakdown. #Frankenstein
Note: spoilers here, if you've not seen the movie.
Breakdown by Mia Goth & GDT, composer Alexandre Desplat, cinematographer Dan Lausten, set designer Tamara Deverell, makeup artist Mike Hill, and costume designer Kate Hawley.
Note: spoilers here, if you've not seen the movie.
Breakdown by Mia Goth & GDT, composer Alexandre Desplat, cinematographer Dan Lausten, set designer Tamara Deverell, makeup artist Mike Hill, and costume designer Kate Hawley.
Short, excellent interview with GDT re: Frankenstein. This interviewer knew her stuff & was very thoughtful.
Guillermo del Toro Talks Jacob Elordi, Healing His Inner Child & His New Film Frankenstein
YouTube video by BuzzFeed UK
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Short, excellent interview with GDT re: Frankenstein. This interviewer knew her stuff & was very thoughtful.
In movie watch/rewatching news: The hobbits have just arrived at Rivendell.
That is all.
Also, ICYMI, Frankenstein was a banger.
That is all.
Also, ICYMI, Frankenstein was a banger.
November 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In movie watch/rewatching news: The hobbits have just arrived at Rivendell.
That is all.
Also, ICYMI, Frankenstein was a banger.
That is all.
Also, ICYMI, Frankenstein was a banger.
I just finished watching Frankenstein. I am emotional. So gorgeous & broken & Gothic.
If you've seen it, here's a good write-up of the creature's look.
If you've seen it, here's a good write-up of the creature's look.
It Took 10 Hours to Turn Jacob Elordi Into Frankenstein’s Creature
The process involved 42 separate prosthetics and a coat that had to be wheeled to set.
www.elle.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I just finished watching Frankenstein. I am emotional. So gorgeous & broken & Gothic.
If you've seen it, here's a good write-up of the creature's look.
If you've seen it, here's a good write-up of the creature's look.