M.R. Robinson
@mruthrobinson.bsky.social
MR, she/her. scholar, author, editor · poster of too many dog photos · Clarion West ‘25 · VP2024 · stories at BCS, Lightspeed, GigaNotoSaurus, elsewhere · co-founder of @othersidespec.bsky.social 🪐🗡️🌈
https://m-r-robinson.com
https://m-r-robinson.com
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Almost choked up a bit finally reading the introduction to this and realizing my story submission to Otherside in part "launched" the project & helped editors Angel Leal & Jess Cho make a special home for trans horror with "hard to sell" elements. I'm so pleased to help make space for other creators
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! To celebrate, we made you something special: TWISTED BODIES, BORROWED SKIN is a collection of nasty, raw, hungry, lush trans horror... out NOW! 🥩
Free-to-read online, but net proceeds from sales go to Trans Lifeline. Links in the 🧵 below!
othersidespec.com/portals/twis... (1/4)
Free-to-read online, but net proceeds from sales go to Trans Lifeline. Links in the 🧵 below!
othersidespec.com/portals/twis... (1/4)
November 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Almost choked up a bit finally reading the introduction to this and realizing my story submission to Otherside in part "launched" the project & helped editors Angel Leal & Jess Cho make a special home for trans horror with "hard to sell" elements. I'm so pleased to help make space for other creators
Reviewing my lesson plans for today’s classes and admiring the helpful and detailed notes that past me prepared for my students, such as:
1. Two words: ghost lesbian
2. If choosing between using AI on this assignment and hitting me with your car, please hit me with your car
1. Two words: ghost lesbian
2. If choosing between using AI on this assignment and hitting me with your car, please hit me with your car
November 2, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Reviewing my lesson plans for today’s classes and admiring the helpful and detailed notes that past me prepared for my students, such as:
1. Two words: ghost lesbian
2. If choosing between using AI on this assignment and hitting me with your car, please hit me with your car
1. Two words: ghost lesbian
2. If choosing between using AI on this assignment and hitting me with your car, please hit me with your car
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I'm proud of everything we do at otherside, but I might be especially proud of this. Jess and Angel knocked it out of the park 🖤 happy Halloween yucky, wet, nasty horror enjoyers, this is for you
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! To celebrate, we made you something special: TWISTED BODIES, BORROWED SKIN is a collection of nasty, raw, hungry, lush trans horror... out NOW! 🥩
Free-to-read online, but net proceeds from sales go to Trans Lifeline. Links in the 🧵 below!
othersidespec.com/portals/twis... (1/4)
Free-to-read online, but net proceeds from sales go to Trans Lifeline. Links in the 🧵 below!
othersidespec.com/portals/twis... (1/4)
October 31, 2026 at 2:32 PM
I'm proud of everything we do at otherside, but I might be especially proud of this. Jess and Angel knocked it out of the park 🖤 happy Halloween yucky, wet, nasty horror enjoyers, this is for you
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Thanks to the very kind support of our community, we have some free ebook copies available for trans readers who might not otherwise be able to afford it right now. If that's you, you can download yours here:
othersidespec.itch.io/twisted-bodi...
othersidespec.itch.io/twisted-bodi...
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! To celebrate, we made you something special: TWISTED BODIES, BORROWED SKIN is a collection of nasty, raw, hungry, lush trans horror... out NOW! 🥩
Free-to-read online, but net proceeds from sales go to Trans Lifeline. Links in the 🧵 below!
othersidespec.com/portals/twis... (1/4)
Free-to-read online, but net proceeds from sales go to Trans Lifeline. Links in the 🧵 below!
othersidespec.com/portals/twis... (1/4)
October 31, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Thanks to the very kind support of our community, we have some free ebook copies available for trans readers who might not otherwise be able to afford it right now. If that's you, you can download yours here:
othersidespec.itch.io/twisted-bodi...
othersidespec.itch.io/twisted-bodi...
You should probably cancel all your Halloween plans, turn out the lights, and spend your day reading some incredible trans horror. These stories and poems will knock your socks off (and/or rip your throat out). Really, really proud of this project.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! To celebrate, we made you something special: TWISTED BODIES, BORROWED SKIN is a collection of nasty, raw, hungry, lush trans horror... out NOW! 🥩
Free-to-read online, but net proceeds from sales go to Trans Lifeline. Links in the 🧵 below!
othersidespec.com/portals/twis... (1/4)
Free-to-read online, but net proceeds from sales go to Trans Lifeline. Links in the 🧵 below!
othersidespec.com/portals/twis... (1/4)
October 31, 2026 at 2:42 PM
You should probably cancel all your Halloween plans, turn out the lights, and spend your day reading some incredible trans horror. These stories and poems will knock your socks off (and/or rip your throat out). Really, really proud of this project.
Staring wistfully at my computer, thinking about all that needs to get done this morning, while my wicked and tyrannical captor stares back at me.
October 31, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Staring wistfully at my computer, thinking about all that needs to get done this morning, while my wicked and tyrannical captor stares back at me.
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Got a flash free to read today over at @flashfictiononline.bsky.social, and it’s one I’m really happy with. Yes, it’s in second person pov, yes it’s another bummer, etc.
flashfictiononline.com/issues/octob...
flashfictiononline.com/issues/octob...
October 2026 - Flash Fiction Online
flashfictiononline.com
October 30, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Got a flash free to read today over at @flashfictiononline.bsky.social, and it’s one I’m really happy with. Yes, it’s in second person pov, yes it’s another bummer, etc.
flashfictiononline.com/issues/octob...
flashfictiononline.com/issues/octob...
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THINK WEIRDER 2 IS OUT
The best book I've ever edited, with stories by @aptshadow.bsky.social, @gregegansf.bsky.social, @isabel.kim, Peter Watts, @tiatashiro.bsky.social, Nancy Kress, @thomasha.bsky.social, @daviddlevine.com, @lynnesargent.bsky.social,@kojiadae.bsky.social, @aviburton.bsky.social
The best book I've ever edited, with stories by @aptshadow.bsky.social, @gregegansf.bsky.social, @isabel.kim, Peter Watts, @tiatashiro.bsky.social, Nancy Kress, @thomasha.bsky.social, @daviddlevine.com, @lynnesargent.bsky.social,@kojiadae.bsky.social, @aviburton.bsky.social
October 29, 2026 at 7:24 PM
THINK WEIRDER 2 IS OUT
The best book I've ever edited, with stories by @aptshadow.bsky.social, @gregegansf.bsky.social, @isabel.kim, Peter Watts, @tiatashiro.bsky.social, Nancy Kress, @thomasha.bsky.social, @daviddlevine.com, @lynnesargent.bsky.social,@kojiadae.bsky.social, @aviburton.bsky.social
The best book I've ever edited, with stories by @aptshadow.bsky.social, @gregegansf.bsky.social, @isabel.kim, Peter Watts, @tiatashiro.bsky.social, Nancy Kress, @thomasha.bsky.social, @daviddlevine.com, @lynnesargent.bsky.social,@kojiadae.bsky.social, @aviburton.bsky.social
Soooo good. I think my favorite in Tender is “A Girl Who Comes Out of a Chamber at Regular Intervals” but I was just thinking the other day that I’m overdue for a reread of the whole thing.
October 30, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Soooo good. I think my favorite in Tender is “A Girl Who Comes Out of a Chamber at Regular Intervals” but I was just thinking the other day that I’m overdue for a reread of the whole thing.
CORRECT!!! What was the story? 👀
October 30, 2026 at 1:23 AM
CORRECT!!! What was the story? 👀
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If you're looking for something to read while AO3 is down, how about... a certain free magazine of queer speculative fiction? 👀 We've got it all: enemies to lovers, one bed, multiverse AUs, concerningly hot monsters. Reply with your favorite fic trope and we'll recommend your new favorite story.
October 29, 2026 at 8:58 PM
If you're looking for something to read while AO3 is down, how about... a certain free magazine of queer speculative fiction? 👀 We've got it all: enemies to lovers, one bed, multiverse AUs, concerningly hot monsters. Reply with your favorite fic trope and we'll recommend your new favorite story.
If you haven't seen his Macbeth, here's one of the clips I always show in class when we're reading this play:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=20JD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=20JD...
Is This A Dagger? - Patrick Stewart | Macbeth
YouTube video by The Shows Must Go On!
www.youtube.com
October 29, 2026 at 8:40 PM
If you haven't seen his Macbeth, here's one of the clips I always show in class when we're reading this play:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=20JD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=20JD...
Devastating, crushing news. I’m teaching a Shakespeare seminar this semester, which means my students and I have been spending a lot of time with Patrick Stewart. And… what an incredible thing, to be so brilliant that you have become inseparable from Shakespeare, from the teaching of Shakespeare.
October 29, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Devastating, crushing news. I’m teaching a Shakespeare seminar this semester, which means my students and I have been spending a lot of time with Patrick Stewart. And… what an incredible thing, to be so brilliant that you have become inseparable from Shakespeare, from the teaching of Shakespeare.
Ahh, that’s wonderful! Very grateful for all those early teachers who similarly introduced me to so many formative, life-changing, heart-expanding authors 🥰
October 29, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Ahh, that’s wonderful! Very grateful for all those early teachers who similarly introduced me to so many formative, life-changing, heart-expanding authors 🥰
If you have a novella about these things, please send it to Neon Hemlock so I may read it posthaste.
~two more days to submit!
things we extra love right now:
✨ladyknights
✨space intrigue
✨really awful gay people
✨the kind of trans stories that would get you cancelled at a moderate thanksgiving dinner
✨anti-colonial "be gay do crimes" screeds
✨stuff about making things with your hands
✨sex w/lube*
things we extra love right now:
✨ladyknights
✨space intrigue
✨really awful gay people
✨the kind of trans stories that would get you cancelled at a moderate thanksgiving dinner
✨anti-colonial "be gay do crimes" screeds
✨stuff about making things with your hands
✨sex w/lube*
also ALSO
we're open for novella submissions right now
more info here: www.neonhemlock.com/submissions
we're open for novella submissions right now
more info here: www.neonhemlock.com/submissions
October 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM
If you have a novella about these things, please send it to Neon Hemlock so I may read it posthaste.
YAY I’m so glad I get to introduce you! Federico García Lorca, one of the all-time great queer poets. A few poems:
poets.org/poem/gacela-...
poets.org/poem/find-ki...
poets.org/poem/romance...
poets.org/poem/gacela-...
poets.org/poem/find-ki...
poets.org/poem/romance...
October 29, 2026 at 6:33 PM
YAY I’m so glad I get to introduce you! Federico García Lorca, one of the all-time great queer poets. A few poems:
poets.org/poem/gacela-...
poets.org/poem/find-ki...
poets.org/poem/romance...
poets.org/poem/gacela-...
poets.org/poem/find-ki...
poets.org/poem/romance...
I also get to introduce them to Lorca next week!
October 29, 2026 at 1:51 PM
I also get to introduce them to Lorca next week!
Ah, I remember that episode! I also can’t remember if Lorde came up or not…but I remember really enjoying the conversation!
October 29, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Ah, I remember that episode! I also can’t remember if Lorde came up or not…but I remember really enjoying the conversation!
Today in class, talking about next week's readings, I asked, "Has anyone ever heard of Audre Lorde?" and no hands went up.
And—I can't believe my job is "introduce a room full of young writers to Audre Lorde." I can't believe I get paid to do that. Teaching is so clearly the best job in the world.
And—I can't believe my job is "introduce a room full of young writers to Audre Lorde." I can't believe I get paid to do that. Teaching is so clearly the best job in the world.
October 29, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Today in class, talking about next week's readings, I asked, "Has anyone ever heard of Audre Lorde?" and no hands went up.
And—I can't believe my job is "introduce a room full of young writers to Audre Lorde." I can't believe I get paid to do that. Teaching is so clearly the best job in the world.
And—I can't believe my job is "introduce a room full of young writers to Audre Lorde." I can't believe I get paid to do that. Teaching is so clearly the best job in the world.
"Cymbeline is S-tier" is what I say immediately before getting booted from the stream.
October 28, 2026 at 6:25 PM
"Cymbeline is S-tier" is what I say immediately before getting booted from the stream.
This is going to be lots of fun! And if you've ever had any questions about OTHERSIDE (things like... submissions wishlists, our big plans for 2027, forming a nonprofit, my controversial Shakespeare tier list—okay, probably not that one) now is an excellent time to ask them!
We're celebrating Portals #1 with a patron livestream on the 30th! MR, Ash, and Val will be playing Lethal Company (just to torture MR), answering questions, and more!
Have a question but can't join live? Submit here: forms.gle/riArPYQgRMB7...
Not yet a patron? Join us for as little as $2/month!
Have a question but can't join live? Submit here: forms.gle/riArPYQgRMB7...
Not yet a patron? Join us for as little as $2/month!
Join us! Live Q&A/hangout on October 30th! | OTHERSIDE
Join now for exclusive access to this Q&A and other perks, like early access to issues and more!
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October 28, 2026 at 6:20 PM
This is going to be lots of fun! And if you've ever had any questions about OTHERSIDE (things like... submissions wishlists, our big plans for 2027, forming a nonprofit, my controversial Shakespeare tier list—okay, probably not that one) now is an excellent time to ask them!
My review of Portals #1 is that I am very easily freaked out by horror, and painstakingly typesetting all the pieces Jess and Angel chose for this installment kept giving me a stomachache (complimentary). If you like having a bad time, you’re gonna have A GREAT TIME.
THREE DAYS UNTIL PORTALS #1! We can't wait for you to read this killer collection of trans horror, feat. Moss Cronin, @aporianautics.bsky.social, @horrorsong.blog, @pvvamsidhar.bsky.social, @esther-alter.bsky.social, jd hegarty, @chideraoffor.bsky.social... AND art from @spicycloaca.bsky.social! 🔪🩸
October 28, 2026 at 3:52 PM
My review of Portals #1 is that I am very easily freaked out by horror, and painstakingly typesetting all the pieces Jess and Angel chose for this installment kept giving me a stomachache (complimentary). If you like having a bad time, you’re gonna have A GREAT TIME.
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REMINDER! We're reading your stories in the month of November as I try to fill out the table of contents for Fusion Fragment #32 (our October 2027 issue).
Full guidelines here: www.fusionfragment.com/submissions/
Full guidelines here: www.fusionfragment.com/submissions/
October 27, 2026 at 9:27 PM
REMINDER! We're reading your stories in the month of November as I try to fill out the table of contents for Fusion Fragment #32 (our October 2027 issue).
Full guidelines here: www.fusionfragment.com/submissions/
Full guidelines here: www.fusionfragment.com/submissions/