Clarissa C. S. Ryan
@wintersweet.bsky.social
I guess I'm here now? But also wandering.shop? Where are any of us, really?
🏳️🌈🚀 sf/f writer, artist/designer, fan of things, GW2 player. Forever temporospatially disjointed. Ozarks→NorCal→Southern Tier NY. She/her, ish. 中文 OK
🏳️🌈🚀 sf/f writer, artist/designer, fan of things, GW2 player. Forever temporospatially disjointed. Ozarks→NorCal→Southern Tier NY. She/her, ish. 中文 OK
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Please consider my novella if you're nominating for the Nebulas, Hugos, BSFAs, World Fantasy Awards etc.
Inspired by Sting's 'Desert Rose' & loosely based on Greek mythology, an unusual woman meets a thief while trying to steal from the same vault & her world is never the same.
Inspired by Sting's 'Desert Rose' & loosely based on Greek mythology, an unusual woman meets a thief while trying to steal from the same vault & her world is never the same.
For awards consideration from Android Press:
THE UNBEARABLE TASTE OF FRUIT AND WINE
by @rsagarcia.bsky.social
"Beautifully written, Intensely emotional. Powerful"
—Jodi Meadows, NYT bestselling author
Category: novella
Genre: fantasy
Published 2/14/25
www.android-press.com/product-page...
THE UNBEARABLE TASTE OF FRUIT AND WINE
by @rsagarcia.bsky.social
"Beautifully written, Intensely emotional. Powerful"
—Jodi Meadows, NYT bestselling author
Category: novella
Genre: fantasy
Published 2/14/25
www.android-press.com/product-page...
December 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Please consider my novella if you're nominating for the Nebulas, Hugos, BSFAs, World Fantasy Awards etc.
Inspired by Sting's 'Desert Rose' & loosely based on Greek mythology, an unusual woman meets a thief while trying to steal from the same vault & her world is never the same.
Inspired by Sting's 'Desert Rose' & loosely based on Greek mythology, an unusual woman meets a thief while trying to steal from the same vault & her world is never the same.
oh? but I was assured by several Real Gamer Total Expert reddit bros that literally everything in this game is AI-generated?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAgw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAgw...
Where Winds Meet - Behind the Scenes | PS5 Games
YouTube video by PlayStation
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
oh? but I was assured by several Real Gamer Total Expert reddit bros that literally everything in this game is AI-generated?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAgw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAgw...
My in-laws got me Garner's Modern English Usage (5th ed.) for my birthday and it's huge--it weighs almost 5 pounds/over 2 kg! Might need one of those tabletop lecterns (like they used to put the unabridged dictionary on at libraries) in order to save my wrists when I want to flip through it
December 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
My in-laws got me Garner's Modern English Usage (5th ed.) for my birthday and it's huge--it weighs almost 5 pounds/over 2 kg! Might need one of those tabletop lecterns (like they used to put the unabridged dictionary on at libraries) in order to save my wrists when I want to flip through it
I've found an amazing stocking stuffer for the right person
www.sayweee.com/en/product/W...
www.sayweee.com/en/product/W...
December 8, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I've found an amazing stocking stuffer for the right person
www.sayweee.com/en/product/W...
www.sayweee.com/en/product/W...
嘿，各位喜歡《燕雲十六聲》的同好～
我開了一個Discord群組，專門給喜歡YYSLS/WWM的朋友～
不管是想聊遊戲、中文學習，還是遊戲裡的中國歷史文化，這裡都很適合！順帶也能聊聊戲劇、小說這些相關話題✨
無論你是像我一樣正在學習中文，或是剛開始對這些領域產生興趣，甚至是已經很了解的高手——都歡迎加入！
目前群裡以Global玩家為主，但也非常歡迎CN玩家一起來交流分享～
連結放在這裡：https://discord.gg/MjSNbmQ7z
有任何問題都可以直接問喔！歡迎來閒聊～ #燕雲十六声 #WhereWindsMeet #YYSLS
我開了一個Discord群組，專門給喜歡YYSLS/WWM的朋友～
不管是想聊遊戲、中文學習，還是遊戲裡的中國歷史文化，這裡都很適合！順帶也能聊聊戲劇、小說這些相關話題✨
無論你是像我一樣正在學習中文，或是剛開始對這些領域產生興趣，甚至是已經很了解的高手——都歡迎加入！
目前群裡以Global玩家為主，但也非常歡迎CN玩家一起來交流分享～
連結放在這裡：https://discord.gg/MjSNbmQ7z
有任何問題都可以直接問喔！歡迎來閒聊～ #燕雲十六声 #WhereWindsMeet #YYSLS
December 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
嘿，各位喜歡《燕雲十六聲》的同好～
我開了一個Discord群組，專門給喜歡YYSLS/WWM的朋友～
不管是想聊遊戲、中文學習，還是遊戲裡的中國歷史文化，這裡都很適合！順帶也能聊聊戲劇、小說這些相關話題✨
無論你是像我一樣正在學習中文，或是剛開始對這些領域產生興趣，甚至是已經很了解的高手——都歡迎加入！
目前群裡以Global玩家為主，但也非常歡迎CN玩家一起來交流分享～
連結放在這裡：https://discord.gg/MjSNbmQ7z
有任何問題都可以直接問喔！歡迎來閒聊～ #燕雲十六声 #WhereWindsMeet #YYSLS
我開了一個Discord群組，專門給喜歡YYSLS/WWM的朋友～
不管是想聊遊戲、中文學習，還是遊戲裡的中國歷史文化，這裡都很適合！順帶也能聊聊戲劇、小說這些相關話題✨
無論你是像我一樣正在學習中文，或是剛開始對這些領域產生興趣，甚至是已經很了解的高手——都歡迎加入！
目前群裡以Global玩家為主，但也非常歡迎CN玩家一起來交流分享～
連結放在這裡：https://discord.gg/MjSNbmQ7z
有任何問題都可以直接問喔！歡迎來閒聊～ #燕雲十六声 #WhereWindsMeet #YYSLS
seems like Bsky is almost as quick as Twitter used to be--saw the news here before anything much showed up on Google
(I hope damage and injuries are minimal)
(I hope damage and injuries are minimal)
Live NHK news in English with info on the #earthquake and #tsunami in Japan www.youtube.com/live/f0lYkdA...
LIVE: NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
YouTube video by NHK WORLD-JAPAN
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
seems like Bsky is almost as quick as Twitter used to be--saw the news here before anything much showed up on Google
(I hope damage and injuries are minimal)
(I hope damage and injuries are minimal)
I wasn't *expecting* the Star-Wars-themed filk hymns at the UU service today, but y'know what, WHY NOT.
Also big props to the pianist for knocking out both the original main title theme (as the opening to the service) and the Force theme toward the end with style
Also big props to the pianist for knocking out both the original main title theme (as the opening to the service) and the Force theme toward the end with style
December 8, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I wasn't *expecting* the Star-Wars-themed filk hymns at the UU service today, but y'know what, WHY NOT.
Also big props to the pianist for knocking out both the original main title theme (as the opening to the service) and the Force theme toward the end with style
Also big props to the pianist for knocking out both the original main title theme (as the opening to the service) and the Force theme toward the end with style
L: A woman who's "almost 50 years old!" according to Where Winds Meet 🫠 it's like Wynne in Dragon Age all over again
(I need people to understand that life expectancy AT BIRTH w/high infant mortality doesn't tell you much, and that even if it did, it doesn't accelerate aging like *that* lol💀)
(I need people to understand that life expectancy AT BIRTH w/high infant mortality doesn't tell you much, and that even if it did, it doesn't accelerate aging like *that* lol💀)
December 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
L: A woman who's "almost 50 years old!" according to Where Winds Meet 🫠 it's like Wynne in Dragon Age all over again
(I need people to understand that life expectancy AT BIRTH w/high infant mortality doesn't tell you much, and that even if it did, it doesn't accelerate aging like *that* lol💀)
(I need people to understand that life expectancy AT BIRTH w/high infant mortality doesn't tell you much, and that even if it did, it doesn't accelerate aging like *that* lol💀)
Ah...I made a Discord for #WhereWindsMeet players who want to talk about Chinese language/history/pop culture related to the game, but I didn't realize there'd be nowhere to tell people about it. The official fan Reddit & Discord ban links; XHS bans links and even the word "Discord" 🙃 #YYSLS
December 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Ah...I made a Discord for #WhereWindsMeet players who want to talk about Chinese language/history/pop culture related to the game, but I didn't realize there'd be nowhere to tell people about it. The official fan Reddit & Discord ban links; XHS bans links and even the word "Discord" 🙃 #YYSLS
ah, upstate New York, where 10 F/-12 C means everyone has finally put on their puffy jackets...
...but they haven't zipped them up
...but they haven't zipped them up
December 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
ah, upstate New York, where 10 F/-12 C means everyone has finally put on their puffy jackets...
...but they haven't zipped them up
...but they haven't zipped them up
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Be one of the first to snag the fabulous anniversary edition of my beloved Fairy Tales of Lyond series. Humorous and heart-warming fairy tale retellings for fans of Robin McKinley and T. Kingfisher. In pre-launch on Kickstarter now: www.kickstarter.com/projects/eli...
Coming soon: Fairy Tales of Lyond Series: Romantasy Omnibus Hardcover
Four no spice retellings that sparkle with hope, heart & the magic of found family in beautiful hardcover w/ foil, sprayed edges & art.
www.kickstarter.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Be one of the first to snag the fabulous anniversary edition of my beloved Fairy Tales of Lyond series. Humorous and heart-warming fairy tale retellings for fans of Robin McKinley and T. Kingfisher. In pre-launch on Kickstarter now: www.kickstarter.com/projects/eli...
Snow squalls should be illegal.
(vote for me for Emperor of the Universe)
(vote for me for Emperor of the Universe)
December 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Snow squalls should be illegal.
(vote for me for Emperor of the Universe)
(vote for me for Emperor of the Universe)
worst question I've ever *actually* been asked on that occasion was a bunch of bigoted garbage about immigrants and English-learning by a doctor who was about to put a big needle in my wrist
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
worst question I've ever *actually* been asked on that occasion was a bunch of bigoted garbage about immigrants and English-learning by a doctor who was about to put a big needle in my wrist
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Well this is wonderful. Just surfaced from my pneumonia hibernation to find Someone You Can Build A Nest In was honored twice here!
Many thanks, TFF. Congratulations to @aijiang.bsky.social and @marthawells.com, as well!
Many thanks, TFF. Congratulations to @aijiang.bsky.social and @marthawells.com, as well!
Here's the Best Books of 2025 TFF To-Read Festivus Guide theforgottenfiction.com/best-books-o... #booksky #bestbooks #holidays #reading
Congrats to the authors! @wiswell.bsky.social @marthawells.com @aijiang.bsky.social
Congrats to the authors! @wiswell.bsky.social @marthawells.com @aijiang.bsky.social
Best Books of 2025 TFF To-Read Festivus Guide - The Forgotten Fiction Magazine Book Reviews
Best Books of 2025 TFF To-Read Festivus Guide: Thanksgiving food coma, I thought I would get y’all reading my favorite books from 2025*.
theforgottenfiction.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Well this is wonderful. Just surfaced from my pneumonia hibernation to find Someone You Can Build A Nest In was honored twice here!
Many thanks, TFF. Congratulations to @aijiang.bsky.social and @marthawells.com, as well!
Many thanks, TFF. Congratulations to @aijiang.bsky.social and @marthawells.com, as well!
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Indian speculative fiction evolved through Bengali "kalpavigyan" and post-Independence "scientifiction." Today, as this piece shows, Indian SF is finding its voice anew—bridging caste, gender, and global imagination with universal storytelling.
By @gautambhatia88.bsky.social
By @gautambhatia88.bsky.social
The Secret History of Indian Science Fiction.
Before Asimov, there was Rokeya.
buff.ly
November 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Indian speculative fiction evolved through Bengali "kalpavigyan" and post-Independence "scientifiction." Today, as this piece shows, Indian SF is finding its voice anew—bridging caste, gender, and global imagination with universal storytelling.
By @gautambhatia88.bsky.social
By @gautambhatia88.bsky.social
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Taking commissions for December, please RT 🧡
If you are interested please contact me via e-mail: chirunax@gmail.com
Also added a new option for sketch-portraits for $50
More info and examples: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
If you are interested please contact me via e-mail: chirunax@gmail.com
Also added a new option for sketch-portraits for $50
More info and examples: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
November 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Taking commissions for December, please RT 🧡
If you are interested please contact me via e-mail: chirunax@gmail.com
Also added a new option for sketch-portraits for $50
More info and examples: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
If you are interested please contact me via e-mail: chirunax@gmail.com
Also added a new option for sketch-portraits for $50
More info and examples: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
There are a ton of spambot/scammer comments going around on AO3 (and elsewhere). If you get spurious accusations of using AI/generally being evil, or someone vaguely proposing a collaboration of some kind, or an odd-sounding fan art offer, check around to see if it's scam. Then report!
AO3 authors: If you get a spambot comment on a story, AO3 has a specific reporting path that lets them get rid of your spammer in hours rather than weeks. Turns out that following these steps REALLY WORKS.
First, here's the link with nice context:
archiveofourown.org/admin_posts/...
First, here's the link with nice context:
archiveofourown.org/admin_posts/...
Protect Your Contact Information From Scammers | Archive of Our Own
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
archiveofourown.org
November 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
There are a ton of spambot/scammer comments going around on AO3 (and elsewhere). If you get spurious accusations of using AI/generally being evil, or someone vaguely proposing a collaboration of some kind, or an odd-sounding fan art offer, check around to see if it's scam. Then report!
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Well! This is a nice thing.
BIG congrats to Melissa Scott @blueterraplane.bsky.social for her recent review in the NYT and inclusion on the list of Great Cyberpunk Novels That Imagine New Futures ... #cyberpunk
Great Cyberpunk Novels That Imagine New Futures
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Well! This is a nice thing.
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ICYMI -- 20% off sale on all jewelry at Bleeding Hart Studio! Go buy yourself or your favorite person something sparkly. Glass, crystal, stone, and shell; new, vintage, reclaimed, beachcombed.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
November 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
ICYMI -- 20% off sale on all jewelry at Bleeding Hart Studio! Go buy yourself or your favorite person something sparkly. Glass, crystal, stone, and shell; new, vintage, reclaimed, beachcombed.
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
www.etsy.com/shop/Bleedin...
all I can say is I'm glad I'm no longer teaching, because all the problems that existed before (affecting students, faculty, adjunct faculty, staff, and everyone else) are still there but worse, and there are SO many new problems. And diminishing support at every level. Nobody is OK.
November 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
all I can say is I'm glad I'm no longer teaching, because all the problems that existed before (affecting students, faculty, adjunct faculty, staff, and everyone else) are still there but worse, and there are SO many new problems. And diminishing support at every level. Nobody is OK.
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I have been reading all the "students these days" threads from various sides and I have an essay's worth of thoughts -- there's a lot of complexity and heterogeneity that is hard to communicate on social media. There are a couple of things I will say here though. 1/
November 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I have been reading all the "students these days" threads from various sides and I have an essay's worth of thoughts -- there's a lot of complexity and heterogeneity that is hard to communicate on social media. There are a couple of things I will say here though. 1/
Chthonic ambassador!!! 🤘🏼
November 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Chthonic ambassador!!! 🤘🏼
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UNBOUND AUTHORS: Leftover copies of your books in the UK (MacMillan) warehouse will be pulped within the next week or two. DM me for a link to the warehouse stock list and contacts.
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
November 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
UNBOUND AUTHORS: Leftover copies of your books in the UK (MacMillan) warehouse will be pulped within the next week or two. DM me for a link to the warehouse stock list and contacts.
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
MARS *30th anniversary* what!!!
(admittedly it came out in English back when we got manga years after Japanese publication, but still)
(does anyone else remember the Taiwanese TV drama version?)
(admittedly it came out in English back when we got manga years after Japanese publication, but still)
(does anyone else remember the Taiwanese TV drama version?)
Holiday Gift Guide: Pre-Orders 🎁✨
Snag the season’s hottest manga before they drop, including:
- Blue Lock Omnibus 1 (Vol. 1-3)
- MARS 30th Anniversary Edition 1
- Witch Hat Atelier: Grimoire Edition 1
& more
More pre-order picks 👇
https://ow.ly/TUrE50XxGKW
Snag the season’s hottest manga before they drop, including:
- Blue Lock Omnibus 1 (Vol. 1-3)
- MARS 30th Anniversary Edition 1
- Witch Hat Atelier: Grimoire Edition 1
& more
More pre-order picks 👇
https://ow.ly/TUrE50XxGKW
November 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
MARS *30th anniversary* what!!!
(admittedly it came out in English back when we got manga years after Japanese publication, but still)
(does anyone else remember the Taiwanese TV drama version?)
(admittedly it came out in English back when we got manga years after Japanese publication, but still)
(does anyone else remember the Taiwanese TV drama version?)
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so, do you milk it and then evaporate it? or is this like a milk of magnesium thing and you're mixing the evaporated goat into some liquid? can you recommend the best device for evaporating the goat? every web page disagrees.
November 27, 2025 at 3:17 AM
so, do you milk it and then evaporate it? or is this like a milk of magnesium thing and you're mixing the evaporated goat into some liquid? can you recommend the best device for evaporating the goat? every web page disagrees.