M. Lopes da Silva

New writing blog post: meatthink.wordpress.com/2026/10/25/i...

I wrote a poetry book and it’s super queer and I’m super proud of it and I hope you check it out: www.amazon.com/palm-tree-pu...

Idk why the bonegrinding loneliness only comes on the very best days. Seems rude.

Writing blog update - new short horror story out now, Palm Tree Punk progress, and the converted electrical box theater I will be performing at tonight on the streets of Los Angeles meatthink.wordpress.com/2026/10/16/a...

SURPRISE BOOK DROP ALERT! That's right, black cat's outta the bag during Halloween month, baby! I've created a deluxe hardcover version of my collection, How Lovely to Be a Woman: Stories and Poems! It includes new cover and interior art by @bmok.bsky.social, 4 new short stories, and 1 new poem.

The Roads Have Eyes! 👁️ Turn on the Surveillance Layer in Map Options to see known license plate readers from Flock Safety, Motorola Solutions (Vigilant), Genetec, Axis Communications, Axon, Leonardo (ELSAG), Neology, Rekor, PlateSmart, Ubicquia, Verkada, and other outdoor surveillance cameras.

Check out this month’s issue of Cosmic Horror Monthly and you’ll find my brand new short horror story “Fork/Spoon/Spaghetti Theory” inside! CHM is one of my dream pubs, and this story is such a good fit! 🥹 Free to read using their app cosmichorrormonthly.com

What an incredible blessing to help others in a way I didn't see coming from qilinpress.bsky.social (Frances Lu Pai Ippolito) and in my name while I'm still here! I'm breathless with gratitude. Please share Application open 1/18/2027!

Went out on a book business trip around town, and checked on my books at the North Figueroa Bookshop (3 copies in the Queer Lit section 🥹🏳️‍⚧️📚💜) and left a copy of my book at Doto (location of the sweet turntable mat). It’s so wonderful knowing my poetry book is out in the world 💜💜💜

New on Fright Girl Summer: @vlatinalondon.bsky.social and I have compiled some recommended reading for Latine Heritage Month, which continues through October 15! What are you reading by #Latinx authors this month (and beyond)?

Pushed myself hard this weekend so I’m doing some gentle autumnal recovery at home. So excited that my poetry book is out! Have you picked up your copy of Palm Tree Punk yet?? :) I’m rereading Zelazny’s A Night in the Lonesome October, one day at a time, in between the writing and cups of coffee ☕️

Monthly Trans Creators Boost! - Share your fiction, essays, poetry, fanfic, thinkpieces, and other writing below. - Go into the replies and look for works to read and share. - Follow new creators and make your feed brighter! NSFW and erotica welcome. #TransSky #WriteSky

Writing blog update: my new poetry book is out! 🎉🎊 meatthink.wordpress.com/2026/10/02/i...

What a wonderful, magical night at the bookstore! I’m still floating in all of the good feelings 🥹💜🏳️‍⚧️✨ thank you to everyone who made this possible - I feel incredibly blessed.

Home from @mlopesdasilva.bsky.social's launch of Palm Tree Punk, and what a beautiful night of poetry and community! Mitch, I'm so proud of you, and I can't wait to devour this collection. 🌴👊🌴👊

palm tree punk: poems from Los Angeles for trans punks by M. Lopes da Silva is now available! 6 poems- alienbuddhapress.wordpress.com/2026/10/02/spotlight-palm-tree-punk-poems-from-los-angeles-for-trans-punks-by-m-lopes-da-silva/ Paperback- amazon.com/palm-tree-punk-poems-Angeles/dp/B0HGST8BZP/

Tonight, we celebrate the launch of Palm Tree Punk by the incredible @mlopesdasilva.bsky.social at North Figueroa Bookshop, 7-9pm. Mitch has asked me to read, so I'll be sharing some dark verse from Under Her Skin and Under Her Eye. Join us for community, poetry, and creative magic. 🌴👊🌴👊

Yes YES The book is out! @alienbuddhapress.bsky.social tinyurl.com/yk67urtv

This is the most remarkable story Ray Bradbury ever shared with me. He told it to me late one night, sitting in his den of antiquities and mementos. Take five minutes to read this. It’s pure magic. #Writing #Living #Creativity #RayBradbury #BookSky

Calling all Jerkers! @eveharms.com and Bitter Karella are livestreaming progress on the hot new novella JERK OFF THE HORSE BUT ONLY FOR LEGITIMATE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY PURPOSES YOU SICK BASTARD: A NOVELLA ON CRAFT www.twitch.tv/eveharms

Day 29 of my 30 Day Countdown until Palm Tree Punk officially comes out, and I guess I’m keeping this copy 😭 serves me right for trying to get a cute cat photo with the book lol

This Friday, October 2nd, 7 - 9pm, come out to North Figueroa Book to celebrate the launch of Palm Tree Punk by @mlopesdasilva.bsky.social! Refreshments, poetry, community, readings. Let's gooooo! 🌴👊

Day 28 of the 30 Day Countdown until my new poetry book Palm Tree Punk comes out from @alienbuddhapress ! Today I took the books on a bus trip to North Figueroa Bookshop where they’ll be available for purchase starting this Friday! :) :) :)

🎃🎨 #hARToween26 Prompt List for anyone who wants to peruse it &/or start early. Will repost it on the 25th & 30th. We start Oct 1 Anyone is welcome to draw using all or any of the prompts, w one rule: *ABSOLUTELY NO AI* Use the hashtag for your art to pop up in the feed (link is in comments)

Coming this Friday!

Day 27 of the 30 Day Countdown until my poetry book Palm Tree Punk comes out, can you believe it?? This Friday my poetry book gets to meet the world! Today’s video is an incomplete list of books that were an influence on my work - a lot of my reads had to be returned to the library!

If you missed it, today’s Countdown post was an Instagram Live interview with Karla Lamb! We’re working to have a copy of it uploaded for you soon.

Day 25 of the 30 Day Countdown until the release of my poetry book, Palm Tree Punk! Today I’m reading my poem “popcorn soul” to the owner of Doto - please forgive the background noise 💜 Their vinyl nights inspired me to bring my uncle’s old vinyls to the bar, and the rest is poetry

Day 23 of the 30 Day Countdown until the release of my debut poetry book, Palm Tree Punk! This video represents 6 years of publication - I couldn’t be prouder! October is apparently my month for debuts 🎃🦇✨

Happy Bisexual Visibility Day! Legend has it that if you spot a bisexual today you’re lucky for an entire year - I’m just out here giving free 🍀🍀🍀 #bivisibilityday

They’re heeeeere! Available Oct 2nd from @alienbuddhapress.bsky.social - Day 22 of the 30 Day Countdown until Palm Tree Punk hits the streets!

Now you can watch me take stuff out of a box:

Day 21 of the 30 Day Countdown until Palm Tree Punk arrives from @alienbuddhapress.bsky.social is a TEASER! The complete unboxing will be available soon :) www.instagram.com/reel/DdmSoq1...

Ways to help authors you love: - Review their books. - Share their posts. - Tell people about their books. - Learn the true name of the universe and manipulate it to make their book a bestseller. - Get your library to order in their books. - Ask local events to book them for appearances.

It’s Day 20 of my 30 Day Countdown until the release of my new poetry book, Palm Tree Punk from @alienbuddhapress.bsky.social ! Flashback to earlier this year reading “walk gently, young giants” at The Queer Mercado

Day 19 of my 30 Day Countdown until the release of my debut poetry book, Palm Tree Punk! Today I’m doing a little flipthrough of one of my sketchbooks - the interior illustrations in Palm Tree Punk were all born here!

It’s Day 17 of my 30 Day Countdown until the release of my debut poetry book, Palm Tree Punk! Today I’m celebrating my third book, Infinity Mathing at the Shore & Other Disruptions. These stories vibe like a sexy trans mashup of Ray Bradbury and Creepshow. Available from @weirdpunkbooks.bsky.social

My therapist wants me to stop “bribing myself with little treats” so I guess it’s back to blackmail.

The next book we'll be tabling at is Bloodcurdling Book Bash in Bloomington, Minnesota this October! Come buy some horror books, get your tarot read, and pet some puppies (yes, this event has adoptable puppies). Tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/bloodcurdl...

It’s Day 16 of my 30 Day Countdown until the release of my poetry book, Palm Tree Punk! Today I dropped off flyers at the North Figueroa Bookshop - so excited for the book launch!! Looking forward to seeing folks there on Oct 2nd!

Lush, bleak, sublime, and strange. Those are the vibes of The Writhing, Verdant End, featuring ecohorror stories by Corey Farrenkopf, Tiffany Morris, and Eric Raglin. Snag a copy here: www.cursedmorselspress.com/product/the-...