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Nonbinary Thinking is Solarpunk…and Essential

Nonbinary Thinking is Solarpunk…and Essential

Jan 12, 2026

Binaries create harm. I explore the nonbinary of dystopia and hopeful fiction … and much more.

In response to misinformed criticism of solarpunk

In response to misinformed criticism of solarpunk

Sep 5, 2025

Perhaps you’ve encountered people who dismiss solarpunk as unrealistic, sappy, or fairy-tale thinking. Enter TechnoShaman and Black anarchist Elijah Claude’s excellent response. Here’s his guest post.

Refuse, Resist … Play

Refuse, Resist … Play

Jun 12, 2025

Given fascist, authoritarian takeovers in the US, I offer ways to resist…and have fun doing it. Plus, a bit on technofascism and data privacy.

Bright Green Futures

Bright Green Futures

Apr 9, 2025

Imagining bright green futures is the first step in getting there. In this post I share the future I desire and inspirations for my stories.

Learning From Forest Marcescence

Learning From Forest Marcescence

Feb 16, 2025

Beech trees offer a spark of inspiration. Some thoughts on how to be bright, how to catch inspiration.

The (real) Secret

The (real) Secret

Nov 12, 2024

I began writing The Working when the self-help book The Secret was all the rage. An alternate title for my novel: The Real Secret.

Of Witches, Covens…and Dragons?

Of Witches, Covens…and Dragons?

Feb 12, 2024

I’ve signed with Water Dragon Publishing to bring you my debut lunarpunk novel, The Working! I look forward to you meeting the coven who must thwart a looming eco-cataclysm and find the key to the bright future we all need.

Everyday is Sacred, a Solstice Message

Everyday is Sacred, a Solstice Message

Dec 21, 2023

Two messages came through my hand as I drew the doodle to accompany this Solstice post. One about energy flow across seasons, and one about the sacredness of every day.

Solarpunk Influence on my Craft

Solarpunk Influence on my Craft

Aug 13, 2023

I am a solarpunk Witch. Solarpunk is great shorthand for how I live and describes my magic, writing, and teaching. How do I express solarpunk in my Witchcraft?

Slow time and Solstice

Slow time and Solstice

Jun 23, 2023

A few days back, a tree frog spent the whole day sleeping on our garden gate.

True, they are nocturnal, so it wasn’t like they were taking a break from activities. Yet, I’d been receiving messages recently

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