L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 03/10/2026My work-in-progress placed 2nd in the CRAFT 2026 First Chapters Contest! It’s a cli-fi Western set in the desert once called the Pacific Ocean. Excited to share when it’s up in November. www.craftliterary.com/craft-first-...craftliterary.comCRAFT First Chapters Contest 2026 - CRAFTCRAFT 2026 First Chapters Contest $2,800 Awarded Guest Judge: Deb Olin Unferth April 20, 2026 – June 28, 2026 Thank you to all who submitted work to the CRAFT 2026 First Chapters Contest. We are delig... 010 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Perennial fave: smittenkitchen.com/2009/01/bitt... 011 0
Reposted by L.D. OxfordTom & Lorenzo @tomandlorenzo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026I'm always fascinated seeing who in an insanely popular ensemble TV cast breaks out post-show and becomes a big star. Sometimes it's obvious, like Jennifer Aniston or George Clooney and sometimes its a weird surprise, like Chris Pratt or Evangeline Lily. Anyway, I'm just happy for Wile E. Coyote 625214 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 03/09/2026This movie is such a joy. Please do yourself a favor and go see it in theaters. 010 0
Reposted by L.D. OxfordGCL Boisset @gcl-boisset.bsky.social · 24/08/20262) Ms. McCrae's Metaphysical Cleaning Agency by @ldoxford.bsky.social : cleaning lady in search of new business is hired to perform an exorcism. Slick 111 0
Reposted by L.D. OxfordThe Trandalorian @charliejaneanders.com · 08/11/2023Dolly Parton asked about trans rights: "I just want everybody to be treated good... I just see how broken-hearted they get over certain things and I know how real they are. I know how important this is to them. That’s who they are. They cannot help that any more than I can help being Dolly Parton." 101023191 0
Reposted by L.D. OxfordUncanny Magazine @uncannymagazine.bsky.social · 15/08/2026PLEASE SHARE! Writers! Uncanny Magazine will be open for short story submissions from August 24 to September 7! WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOUR AMAZING, HUMAN-WRITTEN STORIES! www.uncannymagazine.com/submissions/ 5308274 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 11/08/2026My first real grown-up apartment had a goose statue in the lobby that the elderly landlady would dress in seasonal garb. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, St Patrick’s Day. The building was “Live Love Laugh,” that is literally who I wrote checks to 000 0
Reposted by L.D. OxfordViable Paradise @viableparadise.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Friends of the workshop, can you help? 01013 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 29/07/2026I notice you didn’t say no sea hags… (and thank you!) 110 0
Reposted by L.D. OxfordViable Paradise @viableparadise.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Friends of the workshop: Logan is a Hong Kong-born queer trans speculative fiction writer who is hoping to attend Viable Paradise this year! gofund.me/e77997616gofund.meDonate to Help Send Logan to Viable Paradise!, organized by Logan Hoffman-SmithHello!! I’m Logan (they/them) a queer Hong Kong-born adoptee SF/F writer from … Logan Hoffman-Smith needs your support for Help Send Logan to Viable Paradise! 12113 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Thrilled and honestly still shocked to report I’ve been accepted to this year’s @viableparadise.bsky.social workshop. Will I regret watching Widow’s Bay before traveling to a New England island and discussing science fiction/fantasy/horror for a week? Let’s find out! 131 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Excited to share my latest story, published in Electric Spec: “Ms. McCrae’s Metaphysical Cleaning Agency.” The (lovely) editors called it “cozy supernatural” and I couldn’t agree more electricspec.com/Volume21/Iss...electricspec.comWelcome to Electric Spec - Shockingly good short works of science fiction, fantasy, and the macabre 000 0
Reposted by L.D. OxfordBirds Are Dinosaurs @birdsaredinosaurs.bsky.social · 23/05/2026My fellow cis folks, The FCC is asking Americans to submit comments about whether the TV Oversight Management Board (TVOMB) should create new TV ratings to alert viewers to trans/gender content. Time to be an ally and tell the FCC absolutely the fuck not. It takes five minutes to do.glaad.orgTell the FCC that LGBTQ Stories Don’t Need a Warning Label | GLAADThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is targeting LGBTQ stories. They are trying to control what you see on television. This government overreach is dangerous... 519491559 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Any recommendations for a high fragrance, somewhat compact climber (full sun)? My “standard” faves include Mr Lincoln and Just Joey 110 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 17/12/2025I’ve read many tributes this week, and this was the one that brought me to tears. Thank you ❤️ (Princess Bride, to answer your question) 020 0
Reposted by L.D. OxfordJane @fightingpride93.bsky.social · 24/07/2023I'm a black trans woman fighting poverty and homelessness. To support myself, I set up a patreon where you can get access to all my recipes, poetry, artwork and photography for just £5. Something new EVERY SINGLE DAY. You won't regret it. patreon.com/fightingpride93 8236142820 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 02/11/2025The BraveTart cookbook has a really interesting overview of pumpkin pie that talks about why our “standard” canned pumpkin ended up being butternut squash 000 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 27/08/2025I know I’m too online by how much this made me laugh 010 0
Reposted by L.D. OxfordUncanny Magazine @uncannymagazine.bsky.social · 25/08/2025PLEASE SHARE! Writers! Uncanny Magazine is OPEN to Short Story Submissions from August 25 to September 8! We can't wait to read your stories!!! buff.ly/xB0IZOX 1159154 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 27/08/2025I know this was meant to say “process” but as a writer I’m really enjoying this Freudian slip 030 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 27/08/20251000%. There are studies that show this! I always notice a different (often better) outcome when writing by hand. And the students I tutor clearly retain the information better. 000 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 23/06/2025Whelp, now I’m tearing up. From someone who has lost cat friends and had to explain to the kid: I’m so sorry. It just sucks. 010 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Being diagnosed with postpartum OCD made me realize “oh wait I think maybe I’ve always had ocd?” Thank goodness for meds. 130 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Accurate. We also call those magnolias “tulip trees” 050 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 24/03/2025I just told my Dav Pilkey-loving kid this and he smiled reeeeal big 030 0
Reposted by L.D. OxfordUncanny Magazine @uncannymagazine.bsky.social · 10/03/2025Writers! Spread the word! Uncanny Magazine will be open for Flash Fiction submissions (750-1500 words) from March 24-28. www.uncannymagazine.com/submissions/ 8251188 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 06/03/2025I’m so very sorry. We’ve had to do this 3 times. The best piece of advice I heard: if you’re having the conversation, it is most likely time ❤️🩹 020 0
L.D. Oxford @ldoxford.bsky.social · 01/02/2025“Sweetie please keep your eyes open while you spin” is so real 030 0
