As I no longer want to be part of you-know-who's mad, world-threatening schemes, I am forsaking this platform for FB, IG, and who knows what. My Frostburg State email is still valid, though. Luck, peace and love to all who are helping, not harming.

Tees featuring the standard and summer fundraiser Clarion logos; story crits from @BELUTHAHATCHIE & @yodelnyc; an awesome Tuckerization from @doctorow; great new signed editions and memorabilia; and a pro consult from a climate scientist! And more! https://t.co/rYjKiaFSqQ

THE CHANGELING. September 8. My goodness this is beautiful.

Even in the Poison Garden, this little guy is in isolation. Why? Because it is one of the most venomous and dangerous plants in the world - if you touch it, the sensation is likened to being burned and electrocuted at the same time, and the effects can persist for YEARS. a 🧵

People are going to be protesting, appearances will be canceled, productions will be delayed, and I just need y'all to remember strikes are supposed to be disruptive and direct any and all frustration and criticism at the studios where it belongs.

Still disappointed this title and cover weren't approved for the final book tbh

As someone so succinctly put it on reddit:

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We have an updating bevy of fantastic perks on offer: signed editions from @sentencebender & @visyap; story crits from Clarion '23 instructors, @BELUTHAHATCHIE & @AnjaliWrites; some awesome consults from scientists and industry professionals! & More! https://t.co/rYjKiaFSqQ

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I finally got my hands on some aerogel, 🤓 (have wanted to see what this stuff feels like for *years*). It’s the lightest solid on Earth (literally 99.8% air). It feels like grasping a ghost! #science 👻

A story crit from @BELUTHAHATCHIE, an industry consult with @McFlyCahill90, a Tuckerization by the amazing @doctorow, and a one-of-a-kind piece of @neilhimself memorabilia!! Also, keep an eye out for the new crop of perks we'll be rolling out next week! https://t.co/rYjKiaFSqQ

One week into our drive, we're happy to announce that we've raised roughly 27% of our goal of 20K dollars. This is *amazing*, and we thank our generous supporters! Also, ya know...we need more! The good news is that we've still got a slew of exciting perks on offer:

Thank you, sir, for doing that, & for still doing it. So read this profile, folks, salt shaker in hand, but more importantly, read Delany! (3/3)

I feel for wronged interviewees, especially a friend/colleague/inspiration/hero, but confess I find Chip's reaction oddly satisfying: After all, he helped teach us to ponder not only the complexities of any text, but the even more complex world the text represents. (2/3)

By now @SamuelRDelany1 is likely sick of readers tagging him about this irresistible @NewYorker profile, which I devoured before breakfast. https://t.co/JZQvQIMYgz On his FB page, the subject says he likes the second half but calls the rest "a disaster of misinformation." (1/3)

We've got a Tuckerization from @doctorow, a story crit from Clarion '23 Week 1 instructor, @BELUTHAHATCHIE, and an industry consult with @McFlyCahill90. And that's just the tip of the iceberg! We'll be rolling out even more wicked perks throughout the month! (2/2)

For the Monday morning crowd: The Clarion 2023 Fundraiser is now live!! 🚀🎉🎇We've already fulfilled one of our hottest perks--a 10K word novel crit by the inimitable @hollyblack! But don't worry, we've got more on offer...(1/2) https://t.co/rYjKiaFSqQ

I don't know, but I wouldn't be surprised. Beaches change constantly.

In my eyes, you can see how dazzled I was by the prospect of teaching @ClarionUCSD again. (Those rectangles are the reflections of my lighted bathroom mirror at the BWI Hilton.)