Penguin Ponders
I just want a place to talk about books again.
Neurodivergent, Disabled, Queer. Canadian
Any pronouns
Trans rights are human rights. Support BIPOC folk.
Everyone deserves rep, rights and access
Post GenAI, get blocked
@kateheartfield.com
Novels: Mercutio (2026). The Tapestry of Time. The Valkyrie. The Chatelaine. The Embroidered Book. Games. Assassin's Creed books. Former journalist. University instructor. Ottawa, Canada. She/her. Trans rights or gtfo 🏳️🌈 https://kateheartfield.com
@cassmorriswrites.com
Author: Aven Cycle | Story Editor: Mythik Camps | Podcast Cohost: Worldbuilding for Masochists | novels, short fiction, & immersive xp | Shakespeare nerd, once & future educator, rhetorician, geek chic | she/her | Virginia, USA linktr.ee/cassrmorris
@theherocomplex.bsky.social
a monster's work is never done writing, reading, horror, danmei, knitting, folklore she/her
@davidrozansky.bsky.social
Author of Science Fiction and Fantasy, retired publisher of Flying Pen Press, Editor. Resistance is never futile.
@planetx.bsky.social
A lovely young woman. Author of GALAXY: THE PRETTIEST STAR, HAWKGIRL: ONCE UPON A GALAXY, THE DC BOOK OF PRIDE, and THE VOICE OF FREE PLANET X. She/her
@gunsmile.bsky.social
35, she/her. Gamer, storyteller, polytheist. I write stories in my free time. 🇵🇭🇺🇸 Writing projects: —THE DEVOURING • cosmic horror/thriller • editing —CollegeWIP • contemporary romance • outlining 🚫 No AI
@neonnurse.bsky.social
Causing wrinkled brows and perplexed looks since 1953.
@pottedhistory.bsky.social
Potted History: Ancient maker of replica ancient pottery, shaper of clay, builder of kilns, maker of tools, Experimental archaeology: Ceramic Technology. Prehistory Neolithic, Bronze-Age, Iron-Age, Roman, Anglo-Saxon and Mediaeval.
@julieleong.bsky.social
USA Today, Sunday Times, and Indie Bestselling Author of THE TELLER OF SMALL FORTUNES, out now // chinese-malaysian american // repped by Paul Lucas // she/her https://linktr.ee/julieleongbooks
@cozy-queer.bsky.social
novel recommendations 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ queer romance + fantasy she/her • >30 • white • queer • in Austria • 🍉 #booksky 📚💙🌶️ #romancereads
@trip.bsky.social
He/Him. Fantasy Author. Londoner. 🏳️🌈 Mythopoeic Award Finalist. A MARKET OF DREAMS AND DESTINY (Titan); Editor & Co-Founder @bonabooks.bsky.social; FAERIE’S BARGAIN (Choice of Games); Rep: Max Edwards, AppleTree Literary https://linktr.ee/TripGaley
@rahaeli.bsky.social
Cofounder @dreamwidth.org / disabled queer cat lady / running social media since before it was "social media" and Trust & Safety since the dawn of time / do not cite the deep magic to me, I wrote it / no, I'm allergic to that, too
@towerwizard.bsky.social
bot by @nora.zone. work in progress. art by @rossydoesdrawings.bsky.social available at https://towerwizard.glitch.me/ if you just want to see the posts
@joshuagroverdavid.bsky.social
Author of five books, including Kindle bestseller Blood Calling. Award-winning screenwriter. Freelance journalist.
@jasonsanford.bsky.social
Archaeologist turned author with a science fiction take on life. Author of Plague Birds, member of SFWA and SPJ. He/His. Represented by Lucienne Diver. www.jasonsanford.com
@cielpierlot.bsky.social
writer, artist, gamer, freelance editor, she/her ✨check out BLUEBIRD for some space gays✨ go get THE HUNTER'S GAMBIT for sexy vampires✨ Represented by @laurenspieller.bsky.social
@juliartworld.bsky.social
animal artist | freelance Illustrator & small Shop owner from Germany 🔸Prints, Stickers, Tattoo ticket and more in the shop 🔸monthly sticker & print club 🔸Next Con 2025: Japantag Düsseldorf | Gamescom linktr.ee/JuliArtWorld
@jrade-writes.bsky.social
I write, and more. No AI here. Many labels apply, including but not limited to: Canadian Ukrainian nonbinary bi/pansexual polyamorous anticapitalist autistic etcetera... Possible content:📖📷🐈🐕💩😂🏛⚧️🆒️🛠 etc. DMs open, all feedback welcome! <3
@vexnir.bsky.social
Capturing the beauty of the mundane. 🌱 Illustrator, 2D game artist and former art lead. I create traditional & digital art and strive to be a supportive voice in the art community. Polish 🇵🇱 & queer. ☘️ http://linktr.ee/vexnir | ☕️ https://ko-fi.com/vexnir
@sylthfarn.bsky.social
29 ☆ they/ze ☆ lesbian extraordinaire ☆ yuri war veteran ☆ baby boy defender ☆ that person who reviews books occasionally ☆ done being sad im evil now
@euqinimodart.bsky.social
Freelance black Illustrator + Designer and comic colorist, I love history :) | Mtg, Netflix, UMG Records Inc, PRH, Scholastic, Harper Collins Website: www.dominiqueramsey.com Archive: dominiqueramseyillustration.com
@otterkit.bsky.social
Author. Horticulturist. Big Dreamer. Bard. I am here to make things a little better every day. Work beside me, walk beside me, or get out of my way.
@alicefraser.bsky.social
Comedy. Writing. Podcasts. My Book, A Passion For Passion: http://bit.ly/3CieJ5b 💗 ⚡️ 🎙️ Podcasts: The Gargle; The Bugle; Alice Fraser Trilogy. Join my Writers Meetings: http://buff.ly/3eFIs8x Enquiries: [email protected]
@heatherrosejones.bsky.social
Author of queer historic fantasy, amateur historian, Hugo finalist. I blog and podcast as The Lesbian Historic Motif Project, with resources and discussion about sapphic historical fiction. For more info, see my website alpennia.com
@kitvaria.bsky.social
SFF book reviewer, SPFBO judge, fantasy addict, audioholic, ex bookseller. Worlds maybe worst archer & runner. Servant to the cutest rescue pup. Autistic. Considers "woke" a compliment. Absolute no to Nazis. Jump of a cliff. https://linktr.ee/kitvaria
@itsamia.bsky.social
Author, editor, Dalcrozian, angry Asian. BITTER MEDICINE (2023). THE MEMORY HUNTERS (July 29, 2025). Rep: Anne Tibbets. Hugo finalist w/Giganotosaurus and Hugoish winner. Preorders & stuff: linktr.ee/MiaTsai
@verface.bsky.social
they / them | illustrator & comic artist 🌱 artistver.carrd.co | 🥪 https://ko-fi.com/verface/shop
@lauralaakso.bsky.social
Author of the urban fantasy series Wilde Investigations. Writer, dog trainer, always in need of more sleep and snacks.
@nekomegleareth.bsky.social
34, acesexual, trans. She/her. Anarchist. I’m pro union, love art and fiction, and just books in general! Also a foodie. Happily in a relationship. NSFW I like kinky artists and am unafraid to share their work or my own.
@gaycannibalism.bsky.social
🔞 He/They/Xe. I cannot keep my mouth shut. Dark fiction for the gays and the goths, horror and fantasy perfectly blended. Father of Malice and famed cannibal pervert. I love horror and erotica together. 🔞
@ajdemas.bsky.social
Romance novelist, bringing you imaginary history and queer joy. Also known as Alice Degan. (She/her) Buy my books at sextonscottage.com for the cozy yet spicy treat you have been craving! 😉
@bobonbooks.bsky.social
Posting about the good, the true, and the beautiful in books and life! A retired collegiate minister enjoying life on a blue island in Ohio. Book influencer and reviewer at bobonbooks.com
@princejvstin.com
Fan Writer Editor at @nerdsofafeather.bsky.social Hugo Finalist 2025 (Journey Planet) More pieces at @skiffyandfanty.com @reactorsff.bsky.social @file770.bsky.social and elsewhere! Podcaster. #photography I'm just this guy, you know? He/him.
@black-bird-dogs.bsky.social
Dogs. Books. Writing. Forest Goblin Accounts with AI generative creative content will get blocked 🚫 they/she
@lindsayburoker.bsky.social
Writes science fiction and fantasy, plays pickleball, taxis dogs to hiking trails.
@catswrites.bsky.social
Writer of queer historical fiction. She/her. Newsletter: https://catsebastian.myflodesk.com/signup website: catsebastian.com
@desiabstrusity.bsky.social
She/Her, 35, 🏳️⚧️, Author of Pride, Pain & Petticoats 🔞 Adult content warning 🔞 All glory to the Beehive!
@lacrimamundi.bsky.social
Ardent Eshteross admirer. 📚🐉 Writer, reader & reviewer. Editor & proofreader. Goth. AuDHD introvert+. Demi & sapio NB/GF (they/them) 🔞 ⛔ No Al ⛔ No unsolicited DMs Me & my reviews: https://linktr.ee/lacrimamundi #BookReview #IndieBooks #AmReading #Poetry
@laikalgagarin.bsky.social
26 | Space Dog! | Bi | Writer | He/She/They | Obsessed with Dragons and Stargate | Minors DNI | Some Posts May Be NSFW | 🍉 WIP: The Mars Incident = DRAFT 2 REWRITES Stars of a Shattered Universe = OUTLINING 💙 Luna and Astrid 💙 FUCK GEN AI
@willthisbeaproblem.bsky.social
A Kenyan-based SFFH literary journal showcasing the very best in African fantastika. EIC: @dontcallmeliv.bsky.social WTBAP? The Anthology: Issue V (e-book & print) now available: https://willthisbeaproblem.co.ke/issue-5/
@prisoner187.bsky.social
Zambian. Some times writer, all times reader. Impractical dreamer on the eternal journey. Living through apocalypse while learning to smile. Work in Omenana magazine & Ubwali Literary Magazine. My short stories: https://linktr.ee/Mwenya_S_Chikwa
@aledthompson.bsky.social
UK freelance illustrator and concept artist based in Wales https://linktr.ee/aledthompsonart
@himmapaan.bsky.social
Natee Himmapaan (Puttapipat). Illustrator. Art, literature, history, natural history, food, handwriting. Depression, anxiety, & all that jazz. Fatigued and extremely bitter about social media. Non-binary (they/them). 🏳️🌈 https://linktr.ee/himmapaan
@wendymetcalfe.bsky.social
Author. Hopepunk SF and cosy fantasy. Loves big cats and sentient starships, and both appear in her stories regularly.
@dovelynnwriter.bsky.social
EU-based demi sff author and independent researcher. Writes predominantly about asexuality, aromanticism and cosy sff. She/They. Direct shops: https://payhip.com/dovelynwriter / https://dovelynnwriter.itch.io/ Website: https://www.dovelynnwriter.com
@jackireads.bsky.social
📚Think critically, read diversely, be kind🦄 Crocheting a granny square blanket one book at a time ✨ Spoiler free reviews and recommendations ✨ https://linktr.ee/jackireadsthings