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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Doing an #author #reading, #book #signing at a #newhavenct #brewery Saturday. A “bring your own table” kinda thing and I couldn’t decide table size vs easy portability so Cindy at a store I try NEVER to go (for political reasons) modeled for me. Thank you @ArmadaBrewing & Thank you Cindy!

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Left #thehamptons 5 years ago But this month went back w @beafilms.bsky.social and #authorsnight & 2 weeks later a #reading & talk w/ @ericlemonides.bsky.social — we don’t miss #eastend CRAZY but we LOVE our peeps there! @renprof.bsky.social @JasonMalamud.bsky.social @driftwoodpress.bsky.social

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Thank you @joannemerriam.bsky.social for the read, the write, the 🔥graphic ! 🙏

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

So this happened today… @driftwoodpress.bsky.social @pinestatepublicity.bsky.social thank you BIG TIME for so thoroughly “getting” the book #kirkus reviews!

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

5 years ago we moved 100 miles away…from one historic coastal town to another. While climate&architecture identical EVERYTHING else different. This weekend we returned as my #debut #book was in #authorsnight2026 #library #benefit #hamptons @pinestatepublicity.bsky.social @driftwoodpress.bsky.social

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

🙏 EVERYONE reading this ATYPICAL interview courtesy of the mind of @jenniferboylan ;) and sending me all the nice feedback!! @therumpus.net @anneliesz.bsky.social @pinestatepublicity.bsky.social @driftwoodpress.bsky.social

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Being interviewed by the #ICONIC @jennyboylan.bsky.social means so much to me as #writer & #trans #nonbinary #queer human. 🙏 @roxanegay.bsky.social for thinking of this, Jenny for doing it (amidst a massively busy life moment) & @anneliesz.bsky.social for always smart shepherding 🐑 @therumpus.net

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Saturday next I’ll be signing #books @ #Rehoboth Beach #Pride @browseaboutbooks looking forward to it a TON anyway … but check this cool accent mark they put atop the O in my name ;) sussexpride.org/events/jbroo... @driftwoodpress.bsky.social @sussexpride.org @pinestatepublicity.bsky.social

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

So this was an opportunity to get to know the profoundly unique Helena de Groot … don’t know her work? listen to one of her exceptional award wnning podcasts ! Really! this interview went deep and cut both ways — and I’m honestly still reflecting on it @pinestatepublicity.bsky.social

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

My nephew’s film opened yesterday in theaters! I love him so much I’m gonna sit thru a war film. Twice. #film #LuckyStrike #family #actor #acting #career

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

"Today we meet J Brooke and we’re talking about the queer book that saved their life: Transition: Becoming Who I Was Always Meant to Be by Chaz Bono." - Listen to the full conversation with @jbrookewrites.bsky.social on This Queer Book Saved My Life! Link is in bio.

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

@possiblefutures.bsky.social I’m thrilled to be invited to read — they are embedded in the #NewHaven community in all socially conscious ways I respect. Conversation w @padya.bsky.social should be 🔥 as those who follow her content know! @driftwoodpress.bsky.social @pinestatepublicity.bsky.social

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Last night I read @ Monday Night Poetry Series hosted by KGB Bar alongside heavyweights Nicole Callihan and Meghan Maguire Dahn. They say, ‘when you get to the endzone act like you’ve been there before’ – I tried ;) Thank you to everyone involved! #queer #debut #poetry #reading #kgbmondaynight

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

So heres the truth: i haven’t posted this yet because I’m genuinely struggling to amplify… this praise for my work, at THIS esteemed level, is new to me and it’s sporadically paralizing — testing it out here on Bsky where i feel more cocooned … chireviewofbooks.com/2026/06/03/t...

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The Power of Telling Your Own Story in J Brooke's "I Can Tell You The Version That Will Make You Take My Side" - Chicago Review of Books

Our review of J Brooke's new poetry collection, "I Can Tell You the Version That Will Make You Take My Side."

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Thanks for hosting me #Trans Haven in a unique coffee reading #writer event leading up to my book release next week! #peerpride #nonbinary #lgbtqia+ #lgbtq #poetry #debut #authors #poets @driftwoodpress.bsky.social @pinestatepublicity.bsky.social

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

I’m really so excited to share this #journey … because it’s still in the works everyday for so many of us #trans #nonbinary #queer #lgbtqia Link in bio and genuine 🙏 🏳️‍⚧️

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Honestly I have so many #queer #lgbtq #trans #nonbinary #authors #poets I respect and admire on THIS particular app that isn’t afraid of #fact checking and #truth … You’re all welcome to #preorder my #book via my link in bio — but mostly I’m just honored to be here and have my work amongst you

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Sometimes I reflect deeply on the human I’ve made my life with for over 20 years and I have to admit… this relationship makes my ass look huge. #queer #love #lgbtqia

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Loved loved working on this one @therumpus.net 🔥 strong read

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

It’s funny how I always look forward to reading these lists from pubs I’m very into… and now my debut book is on this one 🔥 thank you @themassreview.bsky.social @pinestatepublicity.bsky.social @driftwoodpress.bsky.social

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

I genuinely wish every #writer #poet #author be seen and nurtured in the process of publication as has been my experience w my #publisher @saramoorewagner.bsky.social @driftwoodpress.bsky.social @pinestatepublicity.bsky.social

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Anyone else play #scrabble for the private moments between yourself and your tiles? #games #queer #lgbtqia #poet #author #transpoet #nonbinarywriter

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Folx ask me if my #debut #poetry book (presale link in bio) covers everything in my #gender journey… seeing this at the dump reminded me I omitted being a teenage extra in a #featurefilm Maybe in my next #book ;) @driftwoodpress.bsky.social @pinestatepublicity.bsky.social

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Just now: need to stop using knives while thinking about my #book #release #poetry #sharp #debut #cutting

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

If anyone wants to know my body language when I meet a writer who has looonnnnggg rocked my world — this is it. @michelletea.bsky.social #AWP @awpwriter.org

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Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

We're so happy that we can show off your collection pre-release at AWP!!

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J Brooke @jbrookewrites.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

3.5 hrs from now. Realistic Walking distance from #AWP

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