K. Tempest Bradford

@ktempestbradford

The (reluctantly) official BlueSky account of award-winning author (Ruby Finley vs. the Interstellar Invasion), editor, teacher (@writingtheother.com), and freelance adventuress K. Tempest Bradford (she/her).

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K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Jul 1

What it feels like is happening outside the past few days...

Image of a dove with its wings spread surrounded by Golden holy Light flying through the clouds while shitting fireballs that rain down on those of us below who cannot Escape. Amen.

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Jun 23

It's Anti-Prime Day! If you're going to buy books, don't buy from Amazon. Buy from @bookshop.org b/c they support local, indie bookstores with online sales that benefit them directly. Free shipping June 23-26! Visit my shop for book recs & to start browsing for more. bookshop.org/shop/kt...

top of a cardboard box that says anti-prime day june 23 - 26 free shipping on all orders

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Jun 18

Every year I tell the socials to Give Black People Money for Juneteenth. 2026 ain't about to be different. Give a little, give a lot, give directly, give widely. Black fam: you are invited to reply to this with your info/links! Also: 🧵 👇🏾 #Juneteenth #GBPMforJuneteenth

black text, white background, red, yellow, and green banner in the corner. Give Black People Money for Juneteenth

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Apr 30

My dear friend and co-conspirator Piper J Drake (Lalana) is fighting Stage IV Cancer. She's in need of a VERY expensive treatment to give her a bit more time on this Earth. Please help make this happen! Donate, Share, Boost pls 💖 gofund.me/b2674e924

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Apr 29

A memory I'll always treasure: visiting Egypt with Piper J Drake and Alethea Kontis. Piper is one of the best travel companions I've ever had. I wish we could go back together. Pls Donate to and/or Share Piper's cancer treatment GoFundMe 💖 gofund.me/b2674e924

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Apr 28

My friend Piper J Drake is a light in this world. Author, editor, teacher, mentor, community builder, friend.... these simple words don't approach how amazing she is. She's fighting Stage IV Cancer & needs help paying for treatment. Pls Donate & Share 💖 gofund.me/b2674e924

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Apr 23

JSYK this account is gonna be all about the GoFundMe for Piper J Drake for the next little while. I love her so much and I want her to be able to finish her novel and hopefully get a chance to hug me (& others) one last time. Donate, Share, Boost pls 💖 gofund.me/b2674e924

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Jul 8

Craft immersive speculative worlds with Writing the Other's On Demand class: 🌍 Building Inclusive Worlds Part 1: Foundations 🌏 Learn at your own pace from #worldbuilding experts Andrea Hairston, Max Gladstone, Jaymee Goh, & more! Price: $200 Learn More & Register: writingtheother.co...

a hand holds a planet or globe, the other hand holds a pen which touches the globe, the planet is in the middle of a fiery transformation.

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Jul 7

🕬 Writing the Other Alumni! Did you take the previous version of Diverse Narrative Structures with Henry Lien? The 2.0 version is expanded with more content. Check your email for deets (and a special discount). August 1 - 31 $350 Scholarships available Registration ⇢ writingtheother.co...

Henry Lien, an Asian American author with a bald head and a beard looks off into the distance, lost in thought. Text is the same as in post

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Jul 3

New Writing the Other Webinar: Writing Revolution - How To Create Believable Resistance Movements with Helen Gould Join us live on July 12 OR get the video after! Price: $150 (live) | $75 (recording) Details and Registration ⇨ writingtheother.com/...

Image of fists rising above urban landscape. Text: is the class name and instructor.

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Jul 1

Support Writing the Other's Vonda N. McIntyre Sentient Squid Scholarship to help us help creators combat cultural toxicity and create better narratives. You can make a one-time donation or give monthly via Patreon. Donate Here: writingtheother.com/... #WritingCommunity

hands of people from different ethnicities form a heart. text reads Donate to Writing the Other

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Jul 1

Did you know Writing the Other has a collection of resources on their website? Articles, essays, book recs, podcasts, videos - many free! Level up your writing craft between classes. Explore them here: writingtheother.com/...

a typewriter in the background superimposed with the phrases Level up your writing craft and Free writing resources

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Jun 25

FYI #WritingCommunity, if you want to know when new Writing the Other classes open for registration, you can follow us on: Mastodon ⤇ writing.exchange/@wr... BlueSky ⤇ https://bsky.app/profile/writingtheother.com Threads ⤇ www.threads.com/@wri... Tumblr ⤇ http...

large crowd of cartoon people of many different identities, all talking together. speech bubbles above them have logos from all the socials

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· May 13

📢 New From @writingtheother.com 📢 Writing Revolution: How To Create Believable Resistance Movements with Helen Gould 👇🏾 Check it out! 👇🏾 writingtheother.com/...

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Mar 3

This is #RubyFinleyApproved! A craft by Redditor GFV_HAUERLAND posted to r / crafts www.reddit.com/r/crafts/com...

a beetle made out of wood and seashells.

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Nov 2

The only reason this exists is because The Rings of Power broke canon so badly the One Ring now can't be destroyed in the fires of Mt. Doom. It will just respawn on Amazon. Probably shows up in Boromir's suggested items list. amzn.to/3UyRjPk

product image of a gold-colored ring with the Ring Poem etched on it hanging from a silver chain.

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Oct 15

today's #WhoEvenAskedForThis Amazon find: A Bluetooth Speaker for Crocs. Yep. amzn.to/3A3TovB

black Croc shoe with a 1 inch speaker attached to one of the holes. text reads: say goodbye to wobbly shoe charms

another view showing the front of the tiny speaker

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Oct 10

📢 New From @writingtheother.com 📢 Unlock Your Character Workshop 👇🏾 Check it out! 👇🏾 https://writingtheother.com/unlock-your-character-workshop/

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Oct 10

📢 New From @writingtheother.com 📢 Dialogue Bootcamp – Online Writing Workshop 👇🏾 Check it out! 👇🏾 https://writingtheother.com/dialogue-bootcamp/

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Oct 10

wow, this seller is bringing back MY HEAD IS PASTED ON, YAY for 2024... #PrimeUnhingedDay amzn.to/3YgS2Xv

product image for matching pajamas where the heads of a white het couple with a baby, a young child, and a dog have been badly pasted on badly realized pajamas, thus making the fakest picture ever.

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Oct 9

Hello. Hi. I am a ballpoint pen in the shape of a bullet and I also have butterfly wings. #PrimeUnhingedDay amzn.to/4dGZPmf

a rifle-style gold-colored bullet with blue, yellow, and red butterfly wings attached to the back.

same bullet, now shown in pen mode, writing.

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Oct 9

A calendar for all you animal lovers out there. Get it while the discount is steaming hot! :D #PrimeUnhingedDay amzn.to/3YdAcVx

cover image: a large breed dog hunched over in the pooping position. The words "Dogs Pooping 2025 Calendar" superimposed.

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Oct 8

Guys guys guys! This is at its lowest price in 30 days! Wow! #PrimeUnhingedDay amzn.to/4feepCX

a 3D printed Hawk Tuah Girl for Spray Bottle Heads. Why? Unsure. One part of the image shows water gushing from her mouth.

another angle of the same product. It still makes no sense.

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Oct 8

What is this thing? The guy on the official product page sure doesn't know!! (spoiler: it's a fidget toy) #PrimeUnhingedDay amzn.to/3BCjbLU

a giant multicolored hexagon thing with a small white man in the corner holding his arms in the shrugging position. why he doesn't know what's going on is a mystery.

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Oct 8

Some friends and I are debating about whether this Hello Kitty fountain depicts HK peeing or if she's being juiced. What do you think? #PrimeUnhingedDay amzn.to/4dE1zfG

a tabletop fountain. a hello kitty figurine sits on top. directly underneath her three streams of water pour down into a bowl which pours into another with lights and rocks.

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Oct 8

You don't need a dress with an AI picture of a hamster on it... OR DO YOU? (bonus: cold shoulders) #PrimeUnhingedDay amzn.to/4dJLa9z

there is no way to describe this monstrosity

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Oct 8

Y'all. It's Prime Day...s.... Gotta spend dat money on stuff you don't need! Allow me to make some suggestions. Welcome to #PrimeUnhingedDay! Want to make your Christmas tree look like it was assaulted by the Grinch? You're in luck. amzn.to/3BChDBt

Christmas tree with neon green feathers badly photoshopped into it. Just stuck in the tree at weird angles and also bunched at the top. Product Image border includes AI-generated Grinch-like cartoon characters that are just this side of copyright infringement.

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Sep 21

#EarthWindAndFire #21stOfSeptember #BaaDeeYah source: www.instagram.com/reel/DALoqZo...

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Sep 19

I'm Bluesky user #718,099 - yay? I guess?

K. Tempest Bradford@ktempestbradford· Sep 13

I was completely lost when I came upon the spiderweb throw rugs! A perfect resting place for the spider pillows! OMG amzn.to/3MKaQIo #HalloweenIsAdorbs