Elise Myslinski
@wizardofclaws.bsky.social
Writer of the Wizard of Claws substack, where I dig into the connections between fiction and animal rights and interview authors who love animals 🌱
Check out today's interview with Bill Muir (aka Sgt. Vegan) on his dystopian novel, Dead Meat! #vegan #animalrights #booksky
Interview: Bill Muir
On dystopias, cannibalism, and the dark side of activism
open.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Check out today's interview with Bill Muir (aka Sgt. Vegan) on his dystopian novel, Dead Meat! #vegan #animalrights #booksky
Chris Archeske discusses his #animalrights short story "Monstrous" in today's interview. A perfect little read for #spooky #animallovers! #booksky #halloween
Interview: Chris Archeske
On horror, monsters, and drawing inspiration from animals
myselise.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Chris Archeske discusses his #animalrights short story "Monstrous" in today's interview. A perfect little read for #spooky #animallovers! #booksky #halloween
Martin Treanor, author of the dark fantasy novel Curiosity and the Cat, discusses the connections between #faeries and #animalrights in today’s interview! #cats #booksky #halloween
Interview: Martin Treanor
On faeries, fantasy, and finding magic in the mundane
myselise.substack.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Martin Treanor, author of the dark fantasy novel Curiosity and the Cat, discusses the connections between #faeries and #animalrights in today’s interview! #cats #booksky #halloween
A very special interview today with Hazel Hitchins on her debut #fantasy novel, just in time for #spookyseason!
#booksky #folklore #vegan
#booksky #folklore #vegan
Interview: Hazel Hitchins
On humor, animal familiars, and the magical women of folklore
myselise.substack.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
A very special interview today with Hazel Hitchins on her debut #fantasy novel, just in time for #spookyseason!
#booksky #folklore #vegan
#booksky #folklore #vegan
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New and forthcoming environmental books (September 2025)
#booksky #books #reading
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#booksky #books #reading
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New and forthcoming environmental books (September 2025) : EcoLit Books
I’m pleased the share the latest batch of fiction and nonfiction books with environmental themes… Footprint: Four Itineraries By Radhika Subramaniam The book takes the footprint for a walk—to the ... ...
ecolitbooks.com
September 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
New and forthcoming environmental books (September 2025)
#booksky #books #reading
ecolitbooks.com/2025/09/13/n...
#booksky #books #reading
ecolitbooks.com/2025/09/13/n...
Interview: Carolyn Drew
On sanctuaries, rescue dogs, and how animals inspire creativity
myselise.substack.com
September 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Get a little #spooky today with this interview about a fantasy land that exists between life and death! #writing #animalrights
Interview: Skeleton Ink
On death, connecting with nature, and reshaping narratives through art
myselise.substack.com
August 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Get a little #spooky today with this interview about a fantasy land that exists between life and death! #writing #animalrights
In today's interview, @midgeraymond.bsky.social and @jyunker.bsky.social discuss their new book Animal Rights! #booksky #animalrights #writing
Interview: Midge Raymond & John Yunker
On literary activism, publishing, and pouring passion into prose
myselise.substack.com
August 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
In today's interview, @midgeraymond.bsky.social and @jyunker.bsky.social discuss their new book Animal Rights! #booksky #animalrights #writing
A very mystical, magical interview today with Ray Star, author of the YA #fantasy series, Earthlings!
#vegan #veganwriter #animalrights #booksky
#vegan #veganwriter #animalrights #booksky
Interview: Ray Star
On magick, animal villains and victims, and changing the world one book at a time
myselise.substack.com
July 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
A very mystical, magical interview today with Ray Star, author of the YA #fantasy series, Earthlings!
#vegan #veganwriter #animalrights #booksky
#vegan #veganwriter #animalrights #booksky
Today's interview with a new #publisher is an essential read for #authors and #animallovers! #writing #booksky #animalrights #vegan
Interview: Wildthought Books
A new publisher looking for compassionate and authentic stories
myselise.substack.com
July 14, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Today's interview with a new #publisher is an essential read for #authors and #animallovers! #writing #booksky #animalrights #vegan
Whether you're #vegan, #vegetarian, or just an unabashed #animallover, there’s something for everyone in these #bookrecommendations! 💚 #booksky #animalrights
Vegan Book Recommendations
What I Read in June
myselise.substack.com
July 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Whether you're #vegan, #vegetarian, or just an unabashed #animallover, there’s something for everyone in these #bookrecommendations! 💚 #booksky #animalrights
In this week's #authorinterview, Madison Ellingsworth discusses her #shortstory about a dream to #endfactoryfarming! #animalrights
Interview: Madison Ellingsworth
On dreams, allyship, and the power of hope
myselise.substack.com
July 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
In this week's #authorinterview, Madison Ellingsworth discusses her #shortstory about a dream to #endfactoryfarming! #animalrights
A really awesome interview today with NML Hazard, author of the new children’s #chapterbook 'Tizzy & Me.' Lots of wonderful insights into her #writing process and the importance of pro-animal themes in #kidlit! #vegan #animallover #booksky
Interview: N.M.L. Hazard
On minks, intersectionality, and inspiring the next generation of activists
myselise.substack.com
June 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A really awesome interview today with NML Hazard, author of the new children’s #chapterbook 'Tizzy & Me.' Lots of wonderful insights into her #writing process and the importance of pro-animal themes in #kidlit! #vegan #animallover #booksky
A very special interview today with Victoria Moran - check out the full interview below for her insights into the #publishing industry and her #writing process!
#vegan #vegancommunity #animalrights #animalactivist
#vegan #vegancommunity #animalrights #animalactivist
Interview: Victoria Moran
On 40 years of publishing, becoming the writer you want to be, and the importance of stories in animal advocacy
myselise.substack.com
June 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A very special interview today with Victoria Moran - check out the full interview below for her insights into the #publishing industry and her #writing process!
#vegan #vegancommunity #animalrights #animalactivist
#vegan #vegancommunity #animalrights #animalactivist
Is it ok to read Rowling? Is it ok to read any non-vegan author? As usual, I work through my feelings as I write. #vegan #animalrights
J.K. Rowling's Other Prejudice
The Ethics of Reading Problematic Authors
myselise.substack.com
June 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Is it ok to read Rowling? Is it ok to read any non-vegan author? As usual, I work through my feelings as I write. #vegan #animalrights
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June 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A new neighbor begins terrorizing the magical (and #vegan!) family next door in @candicezee.bsky.social’s #middlegrade #fantasy series The Munchkins. Be sure to check out her interview! #booksky
Interview: Candice Zee
On magic, creating vegan representation for kids, and marketing as a self-published author
myselise.substack.com
May 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
A new neighbor begins terrorizing the magical (and #vegan!) family next door in @candicezee.bsky.social’s #middlegrade #fantasy series The Munchkins. Be sure to check out her interview! #booksky
Margaret Atwood tackled #vegetarianism in her debut #novel, but what exactly was she trying to say about it? I discuss in today's post! #booksky #vegan #animalrights
Eat or Be Eaten
Vegetarianism in Margaret Atwood's 'The Edible Woman'
myselise.substack.com
May 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Margaret Atwood tackled #vegetarianism in her debut #novel, but what exactly was she trying to say about it? I discuss in today's post! #booksky #vegan #animalrights
Be sure to check out my lovely interview with Paul (of @thoseveganguys.bsky.social and @theveganqueens.bsky.social) about his new #childrensbook, Penny the Pigeon Queen. In it, he discusses his #vegan story, the inspiration for the book, and more! #booksky #pigeon #animalrights
Interview: Paul J. Burgess
On pigeons, helping kids find compassion for animals, and drawing inspiration from the world around us
myselise.substack.com
May 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Be sure to check out my lovely interview with Paul (of @thoseveganguys.bsky.social and @theveganqueens.bsky.social) about his new #childrensbook, Penny the Pigeon Queen. In it, he discusses his #vegan story, the inspiration for the book, and more! #booksky #pigeon #animalrights
Have you ever noticed how #vegetarian and #vegan characters only show up in stories so they can kill/eat animals? I notice this trope all the time, so I had to talk about it. Check out today’s post for examples and an explanation for why this occurs! #booksky #animalrights
Corruption of the Vegetarian
When Writers Won't Let Their Characters Eat Plants
myselise.substack.com
May 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Have you ever noticed how #vegetarian and #vegan characters only show up in stories so they can kill/eat animals? I notice this trope all the time, so I had to talk about it. Check out today’s post for examples and an explanation for why this occurs! #booksky #animalrights
Finnish #author Henrik Wilenius shares about his #writing, #faith, #veganism, and more in today's interview!
#booksky #animalrights
#booksky #animalrights
Interview: Henrik Wilenius
On spirituality, hope, and the connections between queer and vegan identities
myselise.substack.com
April 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
If you're gonna make a movie about a singing crocodile, then maybe the story should actually be about him. #moviereview #animalrights
A Movie That Got Animals All Wrong
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
myselise.substack.com
April 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
If you're gonna make a movie about a singing crocodile, then maybe the story should actually be about him. #moviereview #animalrights
Some of the cutest picture books around, Tina Newman shares about the inspiration for Vivi the Supervegan in today’s #authorinterview, as well as how she expanded on the original story idea and became successful as a #selfpublished writer! #booksky #picturebook #vegan #animalrights
Interview: Tina Newman
On vegan superheroes, building a brand, and empowering kids to become animal advocates
myselise.substack.com
April 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Some of the cutest picture books around, Tina Newman shares about the inspiration for Vivi the Supervegan in today’s #authorinterview, as well as how she expanded on the original story idea and became successful as a #selfpublished writer! #booksky #picturebook #vegan #animalrights
Doing something a little different today. I feel like I’ve unintentionally revealed too much about my character by listing all the ways I avoid spending money on things I love (books and movies), but hopefully it’s helpful!
Pay Less, Read More
15 Tips for Saving Money on Books & Movies
myselise.substack.com
April 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Doing something a little different today. I feel like I’ve unintentionally revealed too much about my character by listing all the ways I avoid spending money on things I love (books and movies), but hopefully it’s helpful!
In today’s #authorinterview, Jay VanLandingham discusses his #writing process and his wonderful short story “The Movement of Whales.” Enjoy! #animalrights #booksky
Interview: Jay VanLandingham
On whales, trauma, and finding love for ourselves
myselise.substack.com
March 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In today’s #authorinterview, Jay VanLandingham discusses his #writing process and his wonderful short story “The Movement of Whales.” Enjoy! #animalrights #booksky