Jenna Avery
@jennaavery.bsky.social
Sci-fi & space fantasy screenwriter. Editor. Urbanist. Mama of 2. No AI.
Scripts: https://jennaavery.com
ISA: https://www.networkisa.org/profile/jennaavery
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5882986
For writers: https://www.jennaavery.com/for-writers
Scripts: https://jennaavery.com
ISA: https://www.networkisa.org/profile/jennaavery
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5882986
For writers: https://www.jennaavery.com/for-writers
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Remember when Jake Tapper dug in his heels to defend Fox News when Obama dared to move them to the second row of the press room?
Well, now that the roles have reversed, I'm sure that Fox News will -- come on, stop laughing, let me finish
Well, now that the roles have reversed, I'm sure that Fox News will -- come on, stop laughing, let me finish
September 19, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Remember when Jake Tapper dug in his heels to defend Fox News when Obama dared to move them to the second row of the press room?
Well, now that the roles have reversed, I'm sure that Fox News will -- come on, stop laughing, let me finish
Well, now that the roles have reversed, I'm sure that Fox News will -- come on, stop laughing, let me finish
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i need to know what happened
September 19, 2026 at 12:18 AM
i need to know what happened
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Seconded from Canada, they absolutely -- impossibly!! -- do free shipping, it is amazing, I bought a heap of Tom's books from there and it was a very pleasant process 👍
If you want to grab a copy, as ever I massively recommend Blackwell's, especially if you are outside the UK, since they do free international delivery... blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Villager
Villages are full of tales: some are forgotten while others become a part of local folklore. But the fortunes of one West Country village are watched over and i
blackwells.co.uk
September 19, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Seconded from Canada, they absolutely -- impossibly!! -- do free shipping, it is amazing, I bought a heap of Tom's books from there and it was a very pleasant process 👍
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A reminder that I'll be at Flights of Foundry this weekend! I'll be attending panels & workshops but will also be a panelist & moderator for 3 events on Sunday!
Please join us! @flightsoffoundry.bsky.social
Please join us! @flightsoffoundry.bsky.social
September 18, 2026 at 10:01 PM
A reminder that I'll be at Flights of Foundry this weekend! I'll be attending panels & workshops but will also be a panelist & moderator for 3 events on Sunday!
Please join us! @flightsoffoundry.bsky.social
Please join us! @flightsoffoundry.bsky.social
Higher streaming costs = me watching more ads = WTF are these Tubi ads???
September 18, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Higher streaming costs = me watching more ads = WTF are these Tubi ads???
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I know it’s tough out here, but these rejections seem to be getting harsher
#scriptsky
#scriptsky
September 18, 2026 at 5:04 PM
I know it’s tough out here, but these rejections seem to be getting harsher
#scriptsky
#scriptsky
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I'm so glad I'm working on edits during this session at this conference because the speaker is just credulously repeating the stupidest possible AI propaganda AND saying he uses it ("I'm a writer too!") lol
"It's inevitable!" Sure, Jan
"It's inevitable!" Sure, Jan
September 18, 2026 at 3:49 PM
I'm so glad I'm working on edits during this session at this conference because the speaker is just credulously repeating the stupidest possible AI propaganda AND saying he uses it ("I'm a writer too!") lol
"It's inevitable!" Sure, Jan
"It's inevitable!" Sure, Jan
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Democratic strategists: Ahhh! What's the right message!!?? Where do we moderate!?!?
Jon Ossoff: This administration is horrible. I hate these people. We should put them in jail. I'm pissed
Voters: This guy is cool
Strategists: I can't figure it out!!!!!
Jon Ossoff: This administration is horrible. I hate these people. We should put them in jail. I'm pissed
Voters: This guy is cool
Strategists: I can't figure it out!!!!!
September 18, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Democratic strategists: Ahhh! What's the right message!!?? Where do we moderate!?!?
Jon Ossoff: This administration is horrible. I hate these people. We should put them in jail. I'm pissed
Voters: This guy is cool
Strategists: I can't figure it out!!!!!
Jon Ossoff: This administration is horrible. I hate these people. We should put them in jail. I'm pissed
Voters: This guy is cool
Strategists: I can't figure it out!!!!!
I don’t know whether to be worried, relieved, or offended that I am a Bay Area native and only know about this stuff from Bluesky.
so on the one hand i think your private sexual practices are generally your problem but in the specific case that you use it as a public recruiting tool that is directly tied to to your non-profit and for-profit businesses i think you have chosen to have your strange sexual practices scrutinized
September 18, 2026 at 2:41 AM
I don’t know whether to be worried, relieved, or offended that I am a Bay Area native and only know about this stuff from Bluesky.
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As it happens, I was approached by the private equity firm in this article about a year ago, sounding me out about acquiring my backlist. I declined.
“Langston Hughes’ literary estate now belongs to International Literary Properties, which says a Harlem Renaissance licensing program is next on its list.”
Private Equity Is Coming for Authors, Dead or Alive - The Ankler
Like music catalogs, literary estates are now targeted by investment firms and changing how Hollywood will deal with IP
theankler.com
September 17, 2026 at 5:57 AM
As it happens, I was approached by the private equity firm in this article about a year ago, sounding me out about acquiring my backlist. I declined.
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Oh, and you never need to apologize when you bring us a book that's been absolutely destroyed by reading. For writers, that's like you showing us your Velveteen Rabbit. If you love a book so much that it's falling apart? That is an enormous compliment, and any writer should be happy to sign it.
September 17, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Oh, and you never need to apologize when you bring us a book that's been absolutely destroyed by reading. For writers, that's like you showing us your Velveteen Rabbit. If you love a book so much that it's falling apart? That is an enormous compliment, and any writer should be happy to sign it.
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Anyway, my main point here is that if you are ever wondering if you should talk to a writer about their old book and what it meant to you and you're worried it will be awkward, it is intensely meaningful to US. These books did not wildly succeed, but knowing they meant something to YOU is a gift.
September 17, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Anyway, my main point here is that if you are ever wondering if you should talk to a writer about their old book and what it meant to you and you're worried it will be awkward, it is intensely meaningful to US. These books did not wildly succeed, but knowing they meant something to YOU is a gift.
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Me: I’d like a slice of pizza
Server: that comes with three sides
Me: I know what shape it is
Server: that comes with three sides
Me: I know what shape it is
September 16, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Me: I’d like a slice of pizza
Server: that comes with three sides
Me: I know what shape it is
Server: that comes with three sides
Me: I know what shape it is
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Life can throw a lot at you. Remember to be kind to yourself and take some time to refill your own tank.
September 16, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Life can throw a lot at you. Remember to be kind to yourself and take some time to refill your own tank.
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This is so wonderful. Thank you!!!!
if you live on the Eastside, the @thewaroncars.bsky.social is coming to a Little Free Library near you SOON
September 16, 2026 at 10:57 PM
This is so wonderful. Thank you!!!!
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Back on my literary bullshit #SylviaPlath
September 16, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Back on my literary bullshit #SylviaPlath
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Quick Question For The Dudes: Are you guys *also* getting rejected for not having enough romance? Sometimes after an R&R? Which said nothing about romance? Even though you are a well established writer?
For science.
For science.
September 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Quick Question For The Dudes: Are you guys *also* getting rejected for not having enough romance? Sometimes after an R&R? Which said nothing about romance? Even though you are a well established writer?
For science.
For science.
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I'm going to be at the virtual conference Flights of Foundry this weekend! All my panels are on 9-20 in my timezone, & I'll be talking about gender & having the honor of chatting w/amazing people abt neurodivergence & disability. Looking forward to seeing folks at @flightsoffoundry.bsky.social !
September 16, 2026 at 7:04 PM
I'm going to be at the virtual conference Flights of Foundry this weekend! All my panels are on 9-20 in my timezone, & I'll be talking about gender & having the honor of chatting w/amazing people abt neurodivergence & disability. Looking forward to seeing folks at @flightsoffoundry.bsky.social !
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BREAKING: Sexual Chocolate will no longer be opening for Ed Sheeran.
September 16, 2026 at 5:25 AM
BREAKING: Sexual Chocolate will no longer be opening for Ed Sheeran.
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Great News for Go Into The Story fans! We've moved the blog from behind the Medium paywall to Ghost where it's free! Plus, more background about my new Patreon Program: Film School on a Microbudget. gointothestory.blcklst.com/great-news-f... #screenwriting #writing #scriptsky
September 15, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Great News for Go Into The Story fans! We've moved the blog from behind the Medium paywall to Ghost where it's free! Plus, more background about my new Patreon Program: Film School on a Microbudget. gointothestory.blcklst.com/great-news-f... #screenwriting #writing #scriptsky
BREAKING: The Hong Kong Cavaliers will no longer be opening for Ed Sheeran.
September 16, 2026 at 5:15 AM
BREAKING: The Hong Kong Cavaliers will no longer be opening for Ed Sheeran.
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Good article calling out the costs & consequences of car-centric cities. Any traffic engineer or city planner still working to lock in car dependent sprawl is guilty of professional malpractice. Arguments that “the market wants it” or “elected officials make the actual decisions” just don’t cut it.
Sent this article from The Post in New Zealand, reporting on my talk last week @ NZIA conference; Quantities vs Qualities - On the Architecture of Housing.
I’m critical not only of century of bad planning, but also of poorly conceived cities, policies & development at any cost.
Public interest 1st
I’m critical not only of century of bad planning, but also of poorly conceived cities, policies & development at any cost.
Public interest 1st
September 16, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Good article calling out the costs & consequences of car-centric cities. Any traffic engineer or city planner still working to lock in car dependent sprawl is guilty of professional malpractice. Arguments that “the market wants it” or “elected officials make the actual decisions” just don’t cut it.
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Hey #scriptsky #scriptchat #writingcommunity — want to hang out with other writers and have some support and accountability to do the work of writing? This is a free thing I'm doing through the end of October. DM me or click through to find out more about how to join in.
I'm hosting free writing sprints on Thursdays in my Called to Write community if you'd like to check it out. No commitment, credit card, obligation required. Just fun writing together. ◡̈
Free Writing Sprints? Yes, Please!
Join Jenna Avery for free writing sprints every Thursday at 9 a.m. Pacific through the end of October in our online Called to Write Community.
www.jennaavery.com
September 1, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Hey #scriptsky #scriptchat #writingcommunity — want to hang out with other writers and have some support and accountability to do the work of writing? This is a free thing I'm doing through the end of October. DM me or click through to find out more about how to join in.
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When they eventually make a movie about this time, please don't put the male politicians in good suits. IMO, the ugly, low rent tailoring should be part of the story.
September 15, 2026 at 2:19 AM
When they eventually make a movie about this time, please don't put the male politicians in good suits. IMO, the ugly, low rent tailoring should be part of the story.
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My Boston-area friends! The amazing @snarkbat.bsky.social will be at All She Wrote books on Sat, Oct 17th!
www.allshewrotebooks.com/events-1/all...
#BookSky
www.allshewrotebooks.com/events-1/all...
#BookSky
All She Wrote Books Presents: Author Elsa Sjunneson | All She Wrote Books
Join us as we welcome author and disability activist Elsa Sjunneson to celebrate the release of her latest book, Dear Blind Lady!
www.allshewrotebooks.com
September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
My Boston-area friends! The amazing @snarkbat.bsky.social will be at All She Wrote books on Sat, Oct 17th!
www.allshewrotebooks.com/events-1/all...
#BookSky
www.allshewrotebooks.com/events-1/all...
#BookSky