YA Author

Trans masc {they/ them}. I write books about LGBTQ people having adventures. Diversity without being about The Struggle. I have ideas where other people have common sense.

[princesssokphanny]

A once-in-a-lifetime shot — the moon perfectly framed by a rainbow. Caught at just the right time. 🌈 🌕

[iliothermia]

i wish everyone following me made enough money to not feel like they were being boiled alive and had the time and energy to clean their room at their own leisure

[sunspotpony]

Feeling the room cleaning so much

[ekingston]

sometimes i say things on twitter and then make a little graph about it

[sonderpoison]

QUINTA BRUNSON Opening Monologue SNL (April 1st, 2023)

[writing-prompt-s]

You work as tech support for ancient supernatural beings who are trying to adapt to the modern world. It’s a frustrating - and at times dangerous - job, but at least your clients pay well.

[writing-prompt-s]

A mark on your forehead identifies the god you must worship to stay alive, usually by joining its local church or temple. Your mark is unknown, meaning an old, forgotten god sponsored you. To survive, you must either find an old temple to worship at, or do the arduous task of building a new one

[writing-prompt-s]

A mark on your forehead identifies the god you must worship to stay alive, usually by joining its local church or temple. Your mark is unknown, meaning an old, forgotten god sponsored you. To survive, you must either find an old temple to worship at, or do the arduous task of building a new one

[dailyabbottelementary]

Taraji P. Henson is officially playing Janine’s mother!

[tashmcadam]

heyyyyy I love your bravery and your heart with all MY heart and people don’t talk about love enough these days but you’re worth being vulnerable for because by being yourself you have taught me what bravery and love ARE so thanks 💛

thank you!

[tashmcadam]

It’s my first Valentine’s Day with a wife, although she’s been my Valentine for seven years. I’m a big fan. //sometimes/ I stop myself from/ saying the words out loud/ as if leaving my mouth too often/ might wear them down// - rupi kaur (at Victoria, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8kBnilhT03/?igshid=vsc9coqad7zu

[tashmcadam]

Hi-Lo books are high interest, low reading level books that bring engaging material to reluctant readers. Over my career as a teacher I’ve used books like these in many capacities. They’re the perfect quick read for students who’ve forgotten their silent reading books. They’re accessible for English Language Learners. They’re perfect for alternative programs and teens who struggle to find books with relevant material in language that doesn’t slow them down/ bounce them out completely. The contemporary range of hi-los from @orcabook deals with a huge variety of important and difficult topics by an incredible range of authors, including Canadian powerhouses @ericwaltersauthor @carriemacwrites and @robinstevensonwrites If you’ve never looked into it, you should check them out. A large variety of teaching material and lesson plans are available on the Orca Soundings website. #gettoknowhilo #teachersofinstagram #teaching #teachingideas #classroom #library #bookstagram #books #readingisfundamental #youngadultbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/B8XeMKQB6Q0/?igshid=1mtpwgt97qbrv

[tashmcadam]

Jason, a trans teen, has to prove his sister was murdered. The police won’t listen, so he decides to infiltrate a boxing gym she was connected with. Unexpectedly, he finds friends and a sport he loves. Is finding out what happened more important than finally belonging? #GetToKnowHiLo #transgender #ownvoices #lgbtbooks #juniorlibraryguild gold standard #ftm #testosterone #topsurgery (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8U-BEcBeTV/?igshid=1ifner5jy6ggt

[tashmcadam]

Wow, Vancouver. You sure give some good sky #yvr (at New Brighton Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8C_dGXBqqq/?igshid=vv5ya4vuyx52

[pitviperofdoom]

My favorite genre of fiction boils down to “the apocalypse is no match for the power of love, found family, and queer romance”.

[tashmcadam]

This Is the Circle. The FINAL INSTALMENT in my #ya #sf #super #queer series #thepsionics is coming out on Dec 16th! I’m so grateful to everyone who has been on this ride with me. My favourite character gets introduced in this book, and it’s so hard to remember you haven’t met her yet! You’re gonna love her just as much as I do... . . . #trans #authorsofinstagram #weneeddiversebooks #actionadventure https://www.instagram.com/p/B53nO0QBx40/?igshid=wlovz7fh4des

[tashmcadam]

Cover reveal! Book 4 in #thepsionics my #ya #lgbtq #queer #scifi series about telepathic teenagers being abducted by the government is coming out on December 16th! Tell your friends ;) Cover design by the amazing @natasha.snow.designs (as are all the other covers in the series) Look out for an advent of quotes coming soon... #trans #authorsofinstagram #wndb https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qXD5ThNuL/?igshid=1kukyy08knen7

[tashmcadam]

Love these nerds #gaywedding #photobooth #twogroomsarebetterthanone #lgbt #lovewins love is love (at Terminal City Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4G2-OcB-cw/?igshid=1qy5zpura3529