Karen Osborne
@karenosborne.bsky.social
Velocity girl. Honey badger. A/V hooligan. Nebula, Locus, Sturgeon finalist. Violin & theremin. Author: THE HOLLOW CROWN OF HEAVEN from Erewhon ('27), ARCHITECTS OF MEMORY & ENGINES OF OBLIVION from Tor. Ad astra via caffeine. Rep: Dorian Maffei, LGLM
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Gunslingers, necromancers, Bridgerton, dead gods, murder debutantes, Battlestar Galactica, bisexuals, ballgowns, intrigue, bad boyfriends, body horror... it's THE HOLLOW CROWN OF HEAVEN!
Preorder now for April 27th via @barnesandnoble.com's ✨PREORDER SALE✨ for 2027's most unhinged science fantasy🖤
Preorder now for April 27th via @barnesandnoble.com's ✨PREORDER SALE✨ for 2027's most unhinged science fantasy🖤
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@detentionwatchnetwork.org just put out a press release saying that Marchena Marchena died because ICE medically neglected his diabetes, an agonizing way to die. Torture.
September 23, 2026 at 3:27 PM
@detentionwatchnetwork.org just put out a press release saying that Marchena Marchena died because ICE medically neglected his diabetes, an agonizing way to die. Torture.
Two weeks after school starts and we are all getting sick. OF COURSE.
Moira Rose: I Can't Say I Didn't See This Coming
ALT: Moira Rose: I Can't Say I Didn't See This Coming
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September 23, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Two weeks after school starts and we are all getting sick. OF COURSE.
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I'm at the Triumphal Arch. I'm at the Sniper Drone Plaza. I'm at the combination Triumphal Arch Sniper Drone Plaza.
September 20, 2026 at 12:31 PM
I'm at the Triumphal Arch. I'm at the Sniper Drone Plaza. I'm at the combination Triumphal Arch Sniper Drone Plaza.
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It’s very simple. A reality TV host became dictator because he turned down a role for Sharknado 4 and that’s why the king of outer space, who cheats at Diablo, got to kill Africa. Now the economy is controlled by a sex cult that has something to do with Harry Potter fanfic because of robots.
September 18, 2026 at 5:59 PM
It’s very simple. A reality TV host became dictator because he turned down a role for Sharknado 4 and that’s why the king of outer space, who cheats at Diablo, got to kill Africa. Now the economy is controlled by a sex cult that has something to do with Harry Potter fanfic because of robots.
You should start thinking about how you're gonna get to work when there's no gas.
Because this is America and you know they're not going to put up with you not being at work because you can't get there ☠️
Because this is America and you know they're not going to put up with you not being at work because you can't get there ☠️
September 18, 2026 at 1:05 PM
You should start thinking about how you're gonna get to work when there's no gas.
Because this is America and you know they're not going to put up with you not being at work because you can't get there ☠️
Because this is America and you know they're not going to put up with you not being at work because you can't get there ☠️
I feel like it’s OK to just be a writer. You don’t need to teach writing, you don’t need to even have any deep thoughts about writing. You don’t need to make TikToks about writing. Or at least you shouldn’t. I don’t know why we need to concentrate on being so meta when we can just do what we love.
September 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
I feel like it’s OK to just be a writer. You don’t need to teach writing, you don’t need to even have any deep thoughts about writing. You don’t need to make TikToks about writing. Or at least you shouldn’t. I don’t know why we need to concentrate on being so meta when we can just do what we love.
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It's ONE WEEK to go before The Shape of Monsters is out in print!
I am so amped for readers to meet Aleks, Vai and *evil grin* my sweet innocent precious Ilea.
Come join @heatherpalmer.bsky.social and me at Blackwell's in Edinburgh at 7pm on Thursday the 24th September!
I am so amped for readers to meet Aleks, Vai and *evil grin* my sweet innocent precious Ilea.
Come join @heatherpalmer.bsky.social and me at Blackwell's in Edinburgh at 7pm on Thursday the 24th September!
September 17, 2026 at 8:27 AM
It's ONE WEEK to go before The Shape of Monsters is out in print!
I am so amped for readers to meet Aleks, Vai and *evil grin* my sweet innocent precious Ilea.
Come join @heatherpalmer.bsky.social and me at Blackwell's in Edinburgh at 7pm on Thursday the 24th September!
I am so amped for readers to meet Aleks, Vai and *evil grin* my sweet innocent precious Ilea.
Come join @heatherpalmer.bsky.social and me at Blackwell's in Edinburgh at 7pm on Thursday the 24th September!
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rip annie dillard
September 16, 2026 at 3:29 PM
rip annie dillard
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You know what I like? I like it when the indie press (@hornedlarkpress.com) from whence I preorder an anti-authoritarian harpy novella by @marissalingen.bsky.social also sends me delightful affirming anti-authoritarian swag!
September 16, 2026 at 4:44 PM
You know what I like? I like it when the indie press (@hornedlarkpress.com) from whence I preorder an anti-authoritarian harpy novella by @marissalingen.bsky.social also sends me delightful affirming anti-authoritarian swag!
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IT'S TODAY!!! My fantasy novella, A DUBIOUS CLAMOR, is out today! From here on out, if you suddenly have the urge to read about harpies, opinionated weapons, and a bunch of misfits fighting the fash, you can just DO THAT! Order direct or from bookstores: hornedlarkpress.com/product/a-du...
September 15, 2026 at 11:49 AM
IT'S TODAY!!! My fantasy novella, A DUBIOUS CLAMOR, is out today! From here on out, if you suddenly have the urge to read about harpies, opinionated weapons, and a bunch of misfits fighting the fash, you can just DO THAT! Order direct or from bookstores: hornedlarkpress.com/product/a-du...
There’s a guy on this train I would 100% clock as Ethan Peck from Star Trek except that he’s definitely Amish.
September 14, 2026 at 12:27 PM
There’s a guy on this train I would 100% clock as Ethan Peck from Star Trek except that he’s definitely Amish.
Does anyone else have trouble sleeping when you have to be up early to catch public trans? goodness gracious
September 14, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Does anyone else have trouble sleeping when you have to be up early to catch public trans? goodness gracious
Ok, I tried making TikTok content. It went about as well as you'd expect.
AAAAANYWAY, The @barnesandnoble.com sale happening TODAY – 9/11 is a great excuse to load up your TBR pile & preorder THE HOLLOW CROWN OF HEAVEN. B&N Rewards Members get 25% off preorders (35% off premium) w/ code PREORDER25.
AAAAANYWAY, The @barnesandnoble.com sale happening TODAY – 9/11 is a great excuse to load up your TBR pile & preorder THE HOLLOW CROWN OF HEAVEN. B&N Rewards Members get 25% off preorders (35% off premium) w/ code PREORDER25.
September 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Ok, I tried making TikTok content. It went about as well as you'd expect.
AAAAANYWAY, The @barnesandnoble.com sale happening TODAY – 9/11 is a great excuse to load up your TBR pile & preorder THE HOLLOW CROWN OF HEAVEN. B&N Rewards Members get 25% off preorders (35% off premium) w/ code PREORDER25.
AAAAANYWAY, The @barnesandnoble.com sale happening TODAY – 9/11 is a great excuse to load up your TBR pile & preorder THE HOLLOW CROWN OF HEAVEN. B&N Rewards Members get 25% off preorders (35% off premium) w/ code PREORDER25.
Gunslingers, necromancers, Bridgerton, dead gods, murder debutantes, Battlestar Galactica, bisexuals, ballgowns, intrigue, bad boyfriends, body horror... it's THE HOLLOW CROWN OF HEAVEN!
Preorder now for April 27th via @barnesandnoble.com's ✨PREORDER SALE✨ for 2027's most unhinged science fantasy🖤
Preorder now for April 27th via @barnesandnoble.com's ✨PREORDER SALE✨ for 2027's most unhinged science fantasy🖤
September 9, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Gunslingers, necromancers, Bridgerton, dead gods, murder debutantes, Battlestar Galactica, bisexuals, ballgowns, intrigue, bad boyfriends, body horror... it's THE HOLLOW CROWN OF HEAVEN!
Preorder now for April 27th via @barnesandnoble.com's ✨PREORDER SALE✨ for 2027's most unhinged science fantasy🖤
Preorder now for April 27th via @barnesandnoble.com's ✨PREORDER SALE✨ for 2027's most unhinged science fantasy🖤
true love is your spouse going to sally beauty to pick up hair dye at the very last minute because you suddenly need to make 289234298 minutes of social content tonight
I'm an International Fashion Lifestyle Brand
ALT: I'm an International Fashion Lifestyle Brand
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September 8, 2026 at 7:36 PM
true love is your spouse going to sally beauty to pick up hair dye at the very last minute because you suddenly need to make 289234298 minutes of social content tonight
hmmmmmm something makes me think this is actually NOT my co-worker sharing a file with me
September 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM
hmmmmmm something makes me think this is actually NOT my co-worker sharing a file with me
It seems like a MILLION years since ARCHITECTS OF MEMORY was published, but it actually came out exactly six years ago today!
Happy birthday, disaster crewmates 💖
Happy birthday, disaster crewmates 💖
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September 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM
It seems like a MILLION years since ARCHITECTS OF MEMORY was published, but it actually came out exactly six years ago today!
Happy birthday, disaster crewmates 💖
Happy birthday, disaster crewmates 💖
/if they do it to them
they’re gonna do it to you/
they’re gonna do it to you/
September 8, 2026 at 12:27 PM
/if they do it to them
they’re gonna do it to you/
they’re gonna do it to you/
Take a little trip over to Goodreads and smash that WANT TO READ button for THE HOLLOW CROWN OF HEAVEN
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September 4, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Take a little trip over to Goodreads and smash that WANT TO READ button for THE HOLLOW CROWN OF HEAVEN
www.goodreads.com/book/show/25...
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🎶this is a little reminder to women over 40 to get tested for a blood clotting disorder before you go on HRT for perimenopause🎶
🎶yes, you may have gotten this far in life without knowing about it🎶
🎶yes, you may have gotten this far in life without knowing about it🎶
September 4, 2026 at 1:22 PM
🎶this is a little reminder to women over 40 to get tested for a blood clotting disorder before you go on HRT for perimenopause🎶
🎶yes, you may have gotten this far in life without knowing about it🎶
🎶yes, you may have gotten this far in life without knowing about it🎶
when I was a baby reporter, i would print these babies out and hang them just like this (but mostly from the air conditioners below) until i figured out where everything was in the city.
it's gonna be a full-circle moment tbh
it's gonna be a full-circle moment tbh
how i be getting around in my car now that Apple Maps and Google Maps are dead to me
September 3, 2026 at 2:39 PM
when I was a baby reporter, i would print these babies out and hang them just like this (but mostly from the air conditioners below) until i figured out where everything was in the city.
it's gonna be a full-circle moment tbh
it's gonna be a full-circle moment tbh
Call me a crotchety old lady, but if I delivered a streaky, smeary, 30fps photo to a client in the aughts I would have been taken to small claims court
Now that's all I see on insta and the comments are "so talented" "rizz" "i want to hire you"
Now that's all I see on insta and the comments are "so talented" "rizz" "i want to hire you"
September 1, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Call me a crotchety old lady, but if I delivered a streaky, smeary, 30fps photo to a client in the aughts I would have been taken to small claims court
Now that's all I see on insta and the comments are "so talented" "rizz" "i want to hire you"
Now that's all I see on insta and the comments are "so talented" "rizz" "i want to hire you"
This is a real return to Bethlehem to be counted type of election, huh
This is pretty fucking wild. I had assumed in a worst case scenario he would target blue zip codes and toss ballots based on technicalities but this is even worse than I imagined.
September 1, 2026 at 5:56 PM
This is a real return to Bethlehem to be counted type of election, huh
One of the things I really loved about Daisy Chain Fields? All of the camera & steadicam operators I saw pictures of were female.
let's goooooooooooo
let's goooooooooooo
August 31, 2026 at 5:28 PM
One of the things I really loved about Daisy Chain Fields? All of the camera & steadicam operators I saw pictures of were female.
let's goooooooooooo
let's goooooooooooo
The local mall has new management and is expanding. They just asked online what stores should be put in and every other comment is "bookstore" 😍
August 31, 2026 at 4:50 PM
The local mall has new management and is expanding. They just asked online what stores should be put in and every other comment is "bookstore" 😍