last year, I'd given up on the idea of having a book. This year, I turned 55, and I am both shocked & happy to have a collection coming out in one month! I'd be very grateful if you'd consider pre-ordering @stillhousepress:stillhousepress.org/stillhouse-sto…

The younger folks may not know this, but: before Columbine in 1999, school shootings were not a thing anyone worried about.

I did this yesterday...contract officially signed with Cowboy Jamboree Press. ALL AND THEN NONE OF YOU coming Sep. 2 2025

*Whitney Houston playing on bar speakers* ME: who’s your favorite diva? WIFE *without hesitation*: you

I have some big news! 🎉🎉🎉 I’m overjoyed to announce my debut poetry collection, Small Fabric, is forthcoming from JackLeg Press in 2026. Thanks so much to the JackLeg editorial team for believing in my work, and thanks to everyone who helped me with the book along the way!

My 5th and final Pokémon Parenting story is out now. Big thanks to @MarrowMagazine for publishing the darkest of them: 💀🪡⛈🍬💸📉 marrowmagazine.com/pocket-monster…

For only the second time in our 179-year history, the editors of Scientific American are endorsing a candidate for president. That person is Kamala Harris. | Editorial bit.ly/4daH36q

It's Saturday so it's time for a fun self-promo! Describe your book in ONLY 3 words and share a link. Don't forget to check out the replies and grab the books you like. 📚

tw: drugging In light of what happened at the Blerp party at twitchcon; I implore people to watch this. Slipping something into drinks is so incredibly easy even if you’re prepared. Do not blame yourselves.

issue eight is online. Enjoy! berlinlit.com/issue-eight/

Rolling Stone covered it: rollingstone.com/politics/polit…

In this election, there's only one candidate who has ever used violent rhetoric, and their name is Donald Trump.

Who else plans on doing NaNoWriMo this year? I’d like to get a few people together online for accountability. #amwriting #nanowrimo #WritingCommunity #Accountability

awwwww yiiiissssssssss get stoked

I have three poems from my new manuscript, ORDINARY SPLENDOR in the final issue of @still_journal. The 1st is a ghazal inspired by Moonstruck (Thanks Cher). The 2nd is a sonnet & the 3rd is a poem inspired by teaching, & by the artist Daniel Buckingham. stilljournal.net/leah-umansky-p…

Riot fencing is being installed in DC ahead of the election. This isn’t normal and the press needs to be clear why. Trump incited a violent insurrection and continues to present an ongoing threat to our democracy. The security measures are entirely due to the danger he presents.

It’s strange seeing people arguing other so many things but staying silent on this one. Don’t they understand that climate change is going to put an end to every single issue there is. Can’t people see that? This is really happening.

With gift-giving season upon us, we pulled some of our favorite books, limited editions, stocking-sized tomes, and much more together in this handy guide! Browse: asterismbooks.com/gift-guide

👀Made the Longlist! Congrats to all the other writers too!