Mastodawn

And now it can be seen! The cover of my next novel, "A Wall Is Also a Road," with art by Anna and Elena Balbusso (AKA the Balbusso Twins). Thanks to @andrewliptak, who revealed it in his excellent newsletter. Plus you can read my first interview about the book! It's coming October 6! https://www.andrewliptak.com/annalee-newitz-a-wall-is-also-a-road-scifi-book-cover-reveal/

The Wall Is Also a Road

Coming in October

Transfer Orbit

BlueSpruce Mar 8

Badass Britt

Mar 8

Happy #InternationalWomensDay

Hey, I’m Britt! A neurodivergent, disabled woman who owns an Etsy shop where I design, build, and 3D print unique fidget toys (and more!).

I make everything to order and welcome customizations and personalizations to make each item uniquely yours.

🫶🏻 I also offer 20% off to ALL Mastodon friends! (Canada/USA) Use code MASTO20 at checkout. For international or direct orders, please DM me!

https://brittbuilds3d.etsy.com
#SmallBusiness #BrittBuilds3D

BlueSpruce Mar 7

Assigned Media Mar 6

@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Mar 6 PinkNews A court has ruled the repeated delays on approval to launch for a new non-profit that will protect trans South Koreans from transphobia--caused by a conservative member on an oversight board--was illegal and the organization can go ahead as planned.

South Korea approves creating ...

South Korea approves creating a trans rights foundation after two-year row

South Korea has approved the creation of a foundation fighting to protect transgender people from discrimination.

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

BlueSpruce Mar 6

Cave Oasis is one of the games featured in the Women's Day Sale right now on Steam!

There are also a ton of other great cozy games by women-led studios, including Sally, Ritual of Raven, The Wandering Village, Loddlenaut, etc.

My game's free demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3689220/Cave_Oasis_at_Shylake/

Women's Day Sale: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/womensdaysale2026

#WomensDaySale #Steam #videogames #cozygames #indiegames #indiedev

BlueSpruce Mar 6

I just saw Becky Chambers' announcement for her new book and release date! It's called As You Wake, Break the Shell, coming in October: https://www.otherscribbles.com/news/2026/3/2/introducing-my-next-book

The announcement says it'll be the first of two forthcoming books in a new setting, involving "giant spacefaring animals and bootleg botany hacks", and is "equal parts a space story and a love story." Yes please!

Ebook pre-orders are open on bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/as-you-wake-break-the-shell-a-novel-becky-chambers/b6777f7965f00b29

#books #scifi #bookstodon #hopepunk

Introducing my next book — Becky Chambers

Hello, astronaut candidates. I’m very excited to be posting here today. I’ve got a novel coming out this year, the first of a pair in a brand new setting. It’s called As You Wake, Break the Shell , and it’s maybe the most personal thing I’ve written yet. As personal as you can get with giant sp

Becky Chambers

BlueSpruce Feb 27

Sonnenwende Feb 27

Sonnenwende is #newhere!

Sonnenwende is an open-source simulation game of the transition to a solar-based economy. Build solar panels, batteries, and hydrogen storage, and sell your generated electricity at market prices. Demand, pricing, and weather conditions are based on realistic models for Germany.

Play online: https://sonnenwende.codeberg.page/
Source code: https://codeberg.org/sonnenwende/sonnenwende
In German: @sonnenwende

(Account operated by @hweimer)

#newhere #gaming #solar #solarpunk #renewables #opensource

Sonnenwende

BlueSpruce Feb 24

It’s Day 2 of Steam Next Fest! And some lovely indie content creators have included my game (Cave Oasis at Shylake) in their recommended games for the fest! Take a look, they’re all fantastic roundups:

- Maybe Sarisa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFnrCv9IMgY
- Cozy by Joshy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0gR5M0OsIc
- Natplayscozy: https://www.tiktok.com/@natplayscozy/photo/7610088106829630742
- LochVaness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ0u3zsIyHQ&t=97s
- Duckie Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrqh6MPTPg8&t=238s
- stellairegrl: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVJJ224lIOP/?img_index=1

They also highlight some other hidden gems I wasn’t aware of that look intriguing, I need to find time to play this week! A few that look particularly interesting:

- Mythmatch (anti-capitalist Greek mythology? I’m curious!)
- Wax Heads (record shop!)
- Tukoni Forest Keepers (tea brewing forest spirit!)
- Phonopolis (puzzles to unravel a cardboard dystopia?)
- Little Chef Cozy Cooking (cook-everything physics kitchen experiments!)

You can find Cave Oasis in Next Fest under the Simulations genre (esp farming, crafting, life sims), and browse the other great demos there too! https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest

#steamnextFest #indiegames #cozygames #gamedev #indiedev

Hidden Gems Games this Steam Next Fest February 2026

YouTube

BlueSpruce Feb 14

Fully Automated! Solarpunk RPG Feb 13

Happy Friday the 13th! Here's a gift:

Our all new #solarpunk adventure is out now!

Politically Reactive is a #ttrpg political thriller set in a post-capitalist future! Investigate a conspiracy amidst a turf war between #demsoc and #ancap leaders in the SF Bay! And as a post-capitalist product, it's free and open-license! Check it out now!

https://fully-automated-rpg.itch.io/fully-automated-politically-reactive

#cyberpunk #hopepunk #rpg #gamedev #indiegame

Fully Automated! Politically Reactive by Fully Automated RPG

In a world without want, the most valuable currency... is trust.

itch.io

BlueSpruce Feb 13

Badass Britt

Feb 13

I know mental health care talks a lot about self care but I think community care is just as important.

The Fedi is one of those space for me. Just talking to folks and meeting new people with similar interests and experiences without having to physically go to an event somewhere is so helpful for me.

And with that - thanks for being here. 💜🫶🏻💜

#MentalHealth #SelfCare

BlueSpruce Feb 6

The Cave Oasis demo is now on itch.io! Downloads for Windows, Linux, and macOS. https://bluespruceinteractive.itch.io/cave-oasis-at-shylake

(It's also on Steam, but I finally made a page on itch.io and uploaded the latest version of the demo there too. Maybe a little backwards but doing my best, hoping to reach indie game lovers one way or another!)

#itchio #gamedemo #games #gaming #gamedev #indiegames

Cave Oasis at Shylake [DEMO] by bluespruceinteractive

Sustainable cozy sci-fi farm/life sim, set in a small town in a cave on a moon

itch.io

Video game on Steam	https://store.steampowered.com/app/3689220/Cave_Oasis_at_Shylake/
Website	https://bluespruceinteractive.com
Discord	https://discord.gg/TnGPeKHWhR