Reposted by TJ MindeGo beyond, plus lutra! @deynataggerung.bsky.social · 29/09/2026www.gofundme.com/f/help-open-...gofundme.comDonate to Help Open Hearth & Den: A Space for LGBTQ folks and allies, organized by Jim LexWe are Hearth & Den Social Lounge. We are trying to open … Jim Lex needs your support for Help Open Hearth & Den: A Space for LGBTQ folks and allies 156
Reposted by TJ MindeRhetor Dark End @dark-end.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Also, since it was requested, here is the original list, and oh no, it is a decade old. 10249
Reposted by TJ MindeRhetor Dark End @dark-end.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Many years ago--yeesh, has it been a decade now?--I wrote what has affectionately become known as "The List." Technically it is "A List of Erotica Clichés You Should Avoid in Your HEAT Submission" and was a litany of my complaints about cliches I kept seeing in the Heat slush pile. 3124
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 13/09/2026One suggestion that also helped me feel better about the rejection is to ask for feedback. This one might be more leaning towards in-fandom submissions, but I have gotten helpful responses from editors in the past. Including this time. 131
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 13/09/2026One of the hardest lessons I think writers in our fandom (and probably moreso in general) have to learn how to do it accept rejection and do your best to not take it personally. Sometimes--maybe even often times--you'll hear no. And that's not a dig against you. 141
Reposted by TJ MindeTJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Book 20 of 2026 "Blue Zenith" By DarkEnd [Plot redacted] 121
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 10/08/2026What HM/TM would give me the motivation to Do The Thing (novel edits)? Pump Up? Helping Hand? 020
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 26/07/2026"TJ," I hear you cry, "I followed you because of writing stuff at a con. Why should I care about you posting about bike stuff?" Well, beyond the fact I was doing a fundraiser and trying to raise money for a great cause (wanna help more? :D), art imitates life. 220
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 26/07/2026With the bike on the rack, it's time to go home. All the miles have been gotten for the event and the rat is tired. Still, while what I did was hard, I know fighting cancer is harder. And what I did, I did for them. And I'm looking forward to doing it again next year. 050
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 26/07/2026That hill was hard. But fighting cancer is harder. So I'll keep doing what I can on behalf of those that can't. With the last rest stop under my belt, it's time to finish the ride. 031
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Got about 25 miles left and one killer hill left. The excitement for the finish line is in the air. Let's get these miles. 021
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 26/07/2026One of the neat things of doing an event like this: you get to see parts of Ohio you don't normally see. Lunch today is in Morrow, OH. How often do you get to see something like this while raising money for a great cause? 052
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Doing hard things for those that can't. I challenged myself to hit a sub-15 minute split over 5 miles and got that chirp. Feeling good and tired over 27 miles in. 041
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Unlike the other days, every rider is wearing the same jersey regardless of team. It really gives a bigger sense of unity in what we're doing: riding miles and fighting cancer. 030
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 26/07/2026It's the dawn of the last day. Today is about 77 miles, a gentle descent all day and one mean climb. And all the miles are to help those fighting cancer. The Pan Ohio Hope Ride reached their goal of $1 million dollars raised for the CLE Hope Lodge, but can we get more before the day is done? 010
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 25/07/2026After over 85 miles, today ends at my alma mater. It's really interesting being back here and seeing all the changes. And there's a special presentation tonight. Looking forward to some rest after. 010
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Just before the last rest stop of the day is Yellow Springs Brewery. After those hellish rolling hills, I think I deserve a treat. 030
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Sitting here as I finished lunch and the exhaustion is starting to catch up to me. But I'll push on for those that can't. Trying my best to ride EFM this year. You know what might help? A donation showing your support (link in reply)! 100
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 25/07/2026The benefit of a supported ride: all the snacks and the helpful, cheery volunteers. They make riding 329 miles so much easier. 020
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 25/07/2026The OSU James Cancer Hospital is one of the sponsors of the Pan Ohio Hope Ride this year. They were also kind enough to host the first Water Stop today. Kinda neat riding near a campus big enough to have its own zip code. 022
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 25/07/2026After two days of 90+ miles on a bike, getting up is hard. But fighting cancer is harder. So. I'll keep going for those that can't. Now to get ready for an 80+ mile day. 052
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2026After 100 miles and so much climbing, the day is done. Time to relax. 030
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2026At the last rest stop with about 9 miles left. And I'll be off by 2 miles for a century. Guess who's about to double back for those that can't? Let's do this. 010
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Something I've learned doing endurance events here in Ohio is that pickle juice as an electrolyte drink is freaking amazing. I don't know why it works so well, but it does. This event has been kind enough to provide some as well. 100
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2026One of my favorite things about bike fundraisers is that you never know what you'll see. And 65 miles in give another interesting view. 110
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Just over 50 miles in And now it's time for lunch. First half kicked my tail today, but I'm hoping that means the hardest is behind me. 020
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 24/07/202638.1 miles in. And after a challenging section for those that can't, time for a well earned break. 000
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2026First set of hills have been tackled. The Amish in Holmes County help raise extra money for the trails by selling extra snacks. Supporting cancer treatment and bike trails! 030
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Fighting cancer can be really hard. Because of that, I'm going to attempt the challenge course today. 98 miles with one hell of a climb is in my future. But first: bike tech. 041
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 23/07/2026And done for the day. Second longest ride of 2026. Started off flat and easy, and ended with lots of climbing. This was fun, but very tiring. But, like cancer treatment, you have your ups and downs, your good day mix with the bad. I'm still proud of myself. Now to rest and get ready for tomorrow 041
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 23/07/2026I keep thinking of some small things the event doesn't have, like bike parking. But that reminds me again of why we ride: to raise money for the Hope Lodge and give families one less worry while going through cancer treatment. Would bike racks help that cause? No. So on the ground she goes. 000
Reposted by TJ MindeRhetor Dark End @dark-end.bsky.social · 23/07/2026TJ is out bicycling for a cause for the next few days. He is being a very good rat. 0113
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Just over 64 miles in according to my GPS. Getting to lunch went well enough, but the rolling hills between there and the next water stop were rough. But I reminded myself that going through cancer treatment is harder and this event is raising money for a great cause. 010
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 23/07/2026I'm 34.32 miles in to the day. Weather has been amazing and first climb was nice. Here's hope to more of that today! 021
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 23/07/2026If you wanna help me raise money for the Cleveland Hope Lodge, check this link! secure.acsevents.org/goto/TJMendi...secure.acsevents.orgSupport my fundraising for Pan Ohio Hope RideI’m supporting the American Cancer Society to honor those touched by cancer by raising funds for groundbreaking research. Support me. 034
TJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Morning of Day 1 of the POHR. Only have a rain jacket, so I'm a little nervous about the colder morning, but the weather is expected to be really nice But, since this is my first year, I don't know what to expect. I don't really know what to be excited for. Beyond riding about 90 miles today. 010
Reposted by TJ MindeSusan Kaye Quinn is Writing Solarpunk 🌞🌱 @susankayequinn.bsky.social · 21/07/2026WRITER FRIENDS: if you distribute books using INGRAM SPARK you *need* to fill out this opt-out form so they don't sell your books to AI corps to rip apart and feed to their machine for training AI. 4372465
Reposted by TJ MindeRob MacWolf, Werewolf Hitchhiker @robmacwolf.thevoice.dog · 21/07/2026I don't think I've actually tried this, but: if anyone in the seattle area's got any kind of minimum wage job, I'm genuinely trying anything. 42128
Reposted by TJ MindeProloe 🌙🧚♀️ Very Fairy Vtuber @proloe.gay · 28/02/2026I do not like this gen AI I do not like what it implies I do not want it in my art I do not think it makes you smart I do not want it in my games I do not like its goals and aims I do not want it in my books I do not like the way it looks I do not like it, I don't care I do not want it anywhere 63103964781
Reposted by TJ MindeScribbles Chee! 🔜 Megaplex ‘26! @vinniewriter.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Spending his birthday at a nightclub wasn't Ari's first choice. However, a drink from a handsome stranger sets Ari down a new exciting path. Where will the night lead him? Find out in Part One of Chasing Spots!scribblesofachee.blogChasing Spots (Part One!)Hey all! Scribbles here! Got a new story for you all, and I am trying something new with this one! Read till the end to find out more! Enjoy the first part of "Chasing Spots!" I had a lot of fun with this story and really enjoyed writing and revising it! As far as birthdays went, Ari Arman was not having a great one. 057
Reposted by TJ MindeTJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Book 19 of 2026 "Heart of Iron" by C. M. Alongi Centuries years after war in the Fae realm, an exiled fairy princess and her ward have a coffee shop, where they hire a recovery enby addict. And while folxs try to move forward, sometimes history has a funny way of catching up with them... 221
Reposted by TJ MindeTJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Book 18 of 2026 "A Power Unbound" by Freya Marske Book three of The Last Binding Trilogy After loosing his magic as a youth, Jack removed himself from magical society. But getting pulled into this Last Contract business has thrusted him into the thick of it, with risks to match. 211
Reposted by TJ MindeTJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Book 17 "A Parade of Horribles" by Matt Dinniman Book Eight of the Dungeon Crawler Carl As Carl and Donut make it to the next floor, they prepare for a series of races. Seems simple enough; how could this go wrong. 201
Reposted by TJ MindeTJ Minde @tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Book 16 of 2026 "A Restless Truth" By Freya Marske Book two of The Last Binding series Seeing adventure, Maud has volunteered to act as an old lady's companion as they cross the Atlantic. But while she was looking for something more lively, she may have bit off more than the can chew. 211
Reposted by TJ MindeShiloh Skye @shilohskye.com · 10/07/2026Hooray! The videos, handout pdfs, and collage slides from the Anthrocon furry fiction showcases are now available! Thanks to @tempowrites.bsky.social and the @furryfilmburrow.bsky.social for hosting the videos on their channel! #FurryWriting #FurryLit #Bookskyshilohskye.comAnthrocon 2026 ShowcasesThank you everyone for making Anthrocon 2026 such a wonderful time! About 60 people showed up to the general showcase, and over 100 showed up to the adult showcase. It was truly awesome. Here are t... 26532
Reposted by TJ MindeTy Fox @tyfoxface.bsky.social · 08/07/2026For anyone who might be worried that what they're doing is "wrong," there's no one-size-fits-all way to tell a story. There will be those who won't appreciate your choices, but that doesn't mean your choices don't have merit. And a lot of people will. 1234
Reposted by TJ MindeTy Fox @tyfoxface.bsky.social · 08/07/2026I told GP in first-person present for two reasons: 1. We see Skyler's experience "in real time," which is more immediate and visceral. 2. His changing internal dynamics are a major focus, so it made *less sense* for events to be recounted by a future "him" who would see things differently. 2163
![A five panel comic featuring Mariella, a mouse with long wavy hair and big ears, and Rusty, a rat with shorter scruffy fur and small ears. In the first panel, Mariella looks at a lineup of movie posters with rodent-like protagonists. In the center is a poster with a mousetrap and a scary font, resembling a horror film.
Mariella: The sports movie'll put me to sleep... The romance one, I think the book was better. Oh, how about the slasher?
The next two panels feature the characters exchanging dialogue. Rusty looks smug, while Mariella looks a little disappointed.
Rusty: Slashers... Predictable, lowbrow. The McDonalds of Horror. 'Sides, Slashers aren't even scary.
Mariella: But I won't want to see it all by myself!
The last panels, Rusty concedes as Mariella runs off ahead of him.
Rusty: Well, 'spose a bad movie review wouldn't hurt my blog.
Mariella: Oh, yeah! Maybe you'll finally get a fifth follower!
Rusty [thinking, looking self-conscious]: She said it so earnestly...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6vmdokqghozvjnhf4vgbq75x/bafkreigsd4yo6xtfmkdyhz3turi25iw7nadnnv7ozmjh7yz34xb74xur64)
