I started submitting to One Story in 2006, was rejected by them 41 times before they picked up “The Night the Stars Fell.” So, this is a PSA in perseverance. Never give up on sending to your favorite magazines. Snag a copy here: one-story.com/product/the-ni…

I will keep saying this until you listen. DV is the most common warning sign for a mass shooting. Misogyny is a gateway to online radicalization & white supremacy. Sexist online harassment leads to real world violence. Don’t tell us to just ignore the trolls

Robb Elementary has 576 students—and 84% are economically disadvantaged. Now 19 were murdered, 17 have bullet wounds, & 538 are emotionally scarred the rest of their lives. The school has 1 Counselor. ONE. Yet, Uvalde Police is 40% of the town budget. This Is A Failed System.

The American criminal justice system is fully prepared to let men get away with sexual and domestic violence on every level, and determined not to let women get away with consensual sex.

On Good Morning Britain earlier this morning discussing recent ONS figures showing 2 million people across the UK are suffering with Long Covid and how difficult it is to treat and diagnose #longcovid

I got to interview interview Judy Tyrus and Paul Novosel about DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM-- a gorgeous, thought provoking book that captures the iconic company’s fifty-year history. Thank you 陳肇中 | Phil Chan for making the intro!

Karen Kain's new, pandemic-delayed version of "Swan Lake" for the The National Ballet of Canada of Canada shows "the full horror of what is happening to Odette and her friends." Toronto Star thestar.com/entertainment/…

How mad do you think the lawmakers of Texas would be if they found out that in the UK, children watching men in drag perform is not just normal, it's an essential Christmas tradition

Gorgeous essay @EmilyKLackey !!💕💕💕

Such a shame Amherst College can’t provide their aspiring musicians with proper rehearsal space. Really heartbreaking.

Help me fundraise for Hike for Hunger: Liesl Swogger! pledgereg.com/4466/lieslswog…

Do you write #romanticsuspense? Denise N. Wheatley, Writer 🖋 is leading a Writer's Atelier workshop on simple steps to pen a nail-biting book! #writerscommunity #writersoftwitter #writingworkshop #amwritingromance ctt.ec/60tFK+

Sold out but same day tix available for Sept 30 Boston! pem.org/blog/porcelain…

Support Berklee Faculty - Sign the Petition! chng.it/t8qkhvG8 via Change.org Dance faculty deserve a fair contract!

Hey Jorts (and Jean) Union dance faculty at Berklee are fighting for a fair contract and need support 💕 Please sign and share! chng.it/Jj2fc8FT via Change.org

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Happiest of pub days to Karen Wilfrid whose debut middle grade, JUST LIZZIE, effortlessly weaves a journey of discovering asexual identity with the bittersweet angst of growing up. GrubStreet liesl swogger deaddarlings.com/meet-karen-wil…

The great and generous Amber Sparks has a new short critique up as a perk at The Lynx’s Indiegogo campaign. Jump on this incredible opportunity to get 🔥🔥🔥 feedback! igg.me/at/thelynx/x#/

I received exciting news this week: JUST LIZZIE has been selected for the ALA's "Rise 2024 Booklist." Each year, Rise recommends recent books for young readers with "significant feminist content." I am honored!