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#ScribesAndMakers What do you want to work on this month?

Woof. I've got a bunch of stuff I need to do. I'm behind on my grading, so I really need to get caught up on that. I need to inspect the page proofs of *A Familiar Problem* and get those returned. I need to finish the rewrite of a course description in fiction critique that I'm planning to offer for the fall. I've got several manuscripts in various states of completion. And I need to get manuscripts back out to markets for publication.

There are three sequel novellas to *Revin's Heart*: *Devishire!*, *Campshire!*, and *Ecorozire!*. They have not yet been scheduled for publication. To find out when they are released, you can subscribe to my monthly mailing list. https://author-sdbrewer.micro.blog/subscribe/

#WordWeavers How does your MC react when parents call?

Revin and Grip sat behind the one-way mirror to watch events unfold. It was a farce: the men that would bully and arrest the girls on the street, flirted amiably with them here. Then, an older man with an armband walked up the gangplank and Revin shrank back in terror and revulsion. 
Grip noticed Revin's reaction. "Do you recognize him? Who is that?" he whispered.
"It's my father," Revin hissed, with a shudder. (from Devishire!)

I am pleased to be able to announce that I have been re-elected Secretary of SFWA: https://stevendbrewer.com/re-elected-secretary-of-sfwa/

Since I was unopposed, this is not really a surprise. But I'm still extremely pleased and gratified by the confidence of the members.

We gave Tanuki-tan a bully stick (They're made from dried bull penises. No! Really!) to keep her busy while we watched anime. She loves them. But then she wiped her muppies all over me and now I smell like bully stick. Yum. #DogsOfMastodon

*Lady Cecelia's Journey* is my 6 part sapphic romantasy road story. It has not yet been scheduled for release, but if you subscribe to my monthly mailing list, you can receive updates when it appears. https://author-sdbrewer.micro.blog/subscribe/

Cecelia stole a few glances at Kasseh, but said nothing.
Without warning, Kasseh stabbed her fork up in the air. "That's it!" she shouted. Then she shook her head, as if waking up. She looked around.
"Oh, dear heart," she murmured. "I've been so terribly rude!"
"Not at all," Cecelia said. (3/3)

From her abstracted expression, Cecelia knew that she was deeply in thought about whatever it was she was working on, so she just silently served her and poured her a glass of water. Then she served herself.
They ate in silence for several minutes. (2/3) #wss366

"Dinner!" called Cecelia down the stairs. She listened long enough to hear the scrape of the stool to know that Kasseh was on her way. She brought dishes out from the kitchen and put them on the dining table.
Kasseh arrived, washed her hands from the pitcher, then seated herself at the table. (1/3)

Some recent not-April-fools updates about me — with coming attractions: https://stevendbrewer.com/recent-and-coming-attractions/

#WritersCoffeeClub 1st April 2025. Do you include in-jokes, hidden messages, or “Easter eggs” in your writing?

Only all the time.

Dylan experienced paroxysms of ecstasy while talking about his writing to someone who had carefully read his work and was genuinely interested. He had beta readers who offered him helpful critiques while writing, but he'd never previously had a fan who really knew his work. It was #sublime. #wss366

For #TransDayOfVisibility, I will continue to make myself visible to fight for trans rights for all the trans people who need to remain invisible where they are. I will continue to write fiction that centers trans characters. And wear visible symbols of trans representation. And advocate for policies that affirm trans safety and equality. #TDOV

I've finally decided to take backups more seriously and develop an actual strategy: https://stevendbrewer.com/new-backup-strategy/

#SilentSunday near Missoula, Montana circa 1988

#WritersCoffeeClub Do you label your works as LGBTQIA+? Why or why not?

Maybe? I label myself as an author of LGBTQIA+ fiction. One of my friends said my writing isn't really queer fiction because, although I have queer protagonists and situations, the works aren't really *about* that. *Revin's Heart* is just a young-mans adventure story about a person who happens to be trans. But they haven't read *Lady Cecelia's Journey*. That might be closer.

There are three sequel novellas to *Revin's Heart*: *Devishire!*, *Campshire!*, and *Ecorozire!*. They have not yet been scheduled for publication. To find out when they are released, you can subscribe to my monthly mailing list. https://author-sdbrewer.micro.blog/subscribe/

"We're safe," Deucecastle scoffed. "There's always been plenty of water."
"That was before the Etheric Storm Generator was used," Revin said. "And you're not the only one considering #crop changes."
"But the water passes through my land first," Deucecastle said. "So there's always plenty."
"For you. But where does the water come from? Whose water is it?"
Deucecastle's face took on an ominous shade.

#wss366 from Campshire!

When I went to graduate school in science education, my goal was to improve how students were taught science. What I discovered was the we already understood how to teach well — that was no mystery. But the only thing decision makers were actually interested in was how to make it *cheaper* without making it *unacceptably worse*.

Guess what AI is *really good at*…

Over top, she wore a dark #cape with a striking orange liner. It flashed color with each step she took as she came down the stairs.
He offered her a hand as she stepped from the last stair. She accepted his hand and stepped down, then looked up at him with a breathtaking smile. (4/4) #wss366