What kind of unhinged writing habits lead to a book series like Game Changers and a TV phenomenon like Heated Rivalry? "I'll be like, let's just start having the characters have a conversation and see where it goes," said bestselling author Rachel Reid on the red carpet at the 2026 #PENGala.

PEN America's website has been nominated for the prestigious Webby Awards in the category of Best Practices. Voting is open to the public and if you appreciate our clean, accessible, and user friendly website, please vote today! Voting closes on Thurs, April 16! vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting...

The 2026 PEN America World Voices Festival is just one week away! Join is in Los Angeles on April 30 and May 1 for two unforgettable free events. Full details at: https://worldvoices.pen.org/ #PENWorldVoices #WorldVoices

We caught up with 2026 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature winner Edwidge Danticat on the red carpet at the #PENLitAwards and later spoke to her about her achievement, the courage required to be a writer now, and her hopes for the future of free speech in the U.S. (1/2)

At the #PENLitAwards, we took the chance to ask some of the best writers around to share (if they would) their best (and their worst) writing advice. Here's what we heard. #writing #writers #writingadvice

When writers are jailed for their words, all of us are deprived of the right to think critically and creatively about the world. Last year, the count of writers jailed reached a new high across a record number of countries. Learn more in our #FreedomToWrite Index: pen.org/report/freed...

Romantasy or dark academia? Hardcover or paperback? Library or bookstore? PEN America was on the scene and asking some hard-hitting questions at the Indie Lit Fair during #PENWorldVoices.

“Writing is glamorous. Reading is glamorous. Freedom of speech is glamorous," said B.J. Novak in his welcome speech at the 2026 #PENGala, using the examples of Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, Kaia Gerber, Dua Lipa, Emma Roberts, Laufey, Harry Styles, and Ann Patchett to explain why.

What "unhinged writing habit" did Ann Patchett learn from Susan Orlean? Here's what the bestselling author told us at the 2026 #PENGala, where she was honored with the PEN/Audible Literary Service Award. Can your unhinged writing habit compete? Tell us in the comments. #writing #writinghabits

The 2026 PEN America World Voices Festival is just one week away! Join is in NYC April 29-May 2 for unforgettable conversations with incredible writers—about literature, humanity, democracy, and more. Dozens of events, many free! Details: https://worldvoices.pen.org/ #PENWorldVoices #WorldVoices

Get a look into last week's events as our PLNU Music Department welcomed local jazz groups from PL High, Correa and Dana Middle Schools to join our Sea Lions for a truly groovy night! 🎵 🎷 🎶 🥁 #jazznight #plnumusic #music #plnu

A presión no Contact Center pasa factura á saúde mental. Aguantar a xornada non debe supoñer abusar de pastillas ou cafeína. 💊🎧 Arrancamos un proxecto para escoitarvos e mellorar as condicións de traballo. A túa saúde non se negocia! ✊ #SaúdeLaboral #ContactCenter

🎅 As we move into the holiday season just remember that your financial struggles, rising costs, and empty bank account are all figments of your imagination. It's all in your head according to Dear Lëader 👌 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. --DJT 🎄☃️ #TrumpTradeWar #TrumpTax #FDT

🎵The Battle of Portland part 2 – Feb 14 2026 - Portland ICE Facility Song by @Tom Smith #filk tomsmith.bandcamp.com (Music: "The Battle of New Orleans" by Jimmy Driftwood) Thank you PretendMedia @awkwardlyaudrey and everyone else who live streams #protests #ice #pdx

❗️Consequences of night explosions in occupied Starobilsk, Luhansk region. According to local authorities, the strikes were likely carried out on 🇷🇺Russian military targets.

Fact Check: Cole Tomas Allen's Brother Or Family Did NOT Warn Police 48 Hours In Advance Of Shooting At White House Correspondents' Dinner #CheckTok #FactCheck leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2...

We all know renewables cut emissions & boost energy security, but they can go even further with a helping hand. Meet clean flexibility: storage, demand response, smarter grids. Having one without the other is like leaving the house half dressed. You need both. Watch the video break it down 👇

From pills to IUDs to condoms, these options exist so people can prevent pregnancy and make decisions on their own terms. RFK Jr. won’t commit to protecting that freedom. Access to birth control isn’t optional—it’s essential health care.

New Voices in Congress and a Fight for Fair Wages Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/32904599

Ryan Gravenberch lit up Anfield with this gorgeous finish vs Chelsea. ⚡️ NBC Sports | @CelsiusOfficial

Ausar SITTING on that flyover gather

🔴La policía británica amplía la investigación al príncipe Andrés para saber si incurrió en un delito de conducta sexual indebida ▪️Además hacen un llamamiento público a cualquier persona con información relevante 🎙️Aurora Moreno

So y'all trying to tell me people are having raw, non-seasoned, news paper ink flavored seafood boils now?

Robbo and Salah... 😢 #LFC

Shibata on a rampage! #AEWDoN ➡️ allelitewrestling.com/aewonppv

Romi Gonen, die in der Gefangenschaft der Hamas sexuell missbraucht und brutal misshandelt wurde, reagierte auf die Nachricht von Izz al-Din al-Haddads Eliminierung: „Heute Morgen ist der Himmel blauer, die Vögel singen lauter, und Izz al-Din schmort in den Feuern der Hölle.“

Greetings from beautiful Wrigley Field, where Shota Imanaga starts game two of the Cubs three-game set with Atlanta. Sunny and 76. Wind blowing in from right. 670 The Score broadcast time is 6:05 pm CT. Join us!! The focus is always on what happens here on this field.

Happy #Svengoolie Eve to you too Christopher!

🎺 Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer les résultats des concours réguliers 2026-2027! Cette année, le FRQ investit plus de 257 M$ en bourses et subventions de recherche. Nos félicitations! #communautéFRQ 👉 Les détails :https://frq.gouv.qc.ca/le-frq-investit-2574-m-dans-la-recherche-en-2026-2027/

I've got some things to do this morning so I set my alarm for 530am. My alarm, Milo, 🐈‍⬛️ didn't let me down. 😺 #CatsOfBlueSky #CatsAreFamily

There's one on every team #vtuber #furry #furry

Oil Tasters "My Girlfriend's Ghost" 1981 youtu.be/08pCqQzDp0Q?... (you could easily adapt a scarier movie than Obsession from this song)

Did you miss Black Rosie Media on Building the Culture |Liberty Unlocked !? Erica and Brian talked free agency mania, 2026 season exceptions, and a new journey for the 🗽 team in episode 1, season 30. 👀 Full Episode on the NY Liberty Youtube. #SEAFOAMSZN #wnba #nyliberty

PiSowcy chcą mnie odwołać z funkcji wiceprzewodniczącego Komisji Administracji i Spraw Wewnętrznych. A wszystko dlatego, że krytykowałem ich za zdradę i głosowanie przeciwko SAFE oraz za to, że broniłem polskiego przemysłu zbrojeniowego. Ale ja nie dam się zastraszyć!

The first day of the Municipal Voluntary Local Review Presentations and Technical Review Workshop commenced today, focusing on the assessment of VLR reports submitted to SALGA. Following the valuable guidance and constructive feedback. www.facebook.com/share/v/1Cah...

🧒👶🎢On this #InternationalDayofPlay, we spotlight why #play matters, especially in #crisis settings. Our new #report shares insights on how play supports healing, #learning, and resilience. 📑 Read the full report:https://www.grandchallenges.ca/impact/reports-publications/ #childDevelopment

Glad to have secured $2,345,000 to help keep clean water flowing in Santa Fe. Agua es vida!

don’t you hate it when you murder a guy and then have to run really far to get his body

TAKING YOU BACK TO ‘86! For this month’s CAN I KICK IT? @songbyrddc come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE *Live soundtrack by @dj2tonejones 🗓️Weds 5.27.26 📍Songbyrd DC 🚪Doors at 7PM, 🎬 Movie at 7:30PM 🎟️ Free RSVP: tinyurl.com/2khnv99x

Si vous avez aimé le film Crazy Bear, basé sur l’histoire d’un ours sous coke, vous allez adorer la chèvre défoncée de CNews 🐐🚬.

How did sibling directors Arie and Chuko Esiri decide to make 'Clarissa' their second movie? When they couldn't agree, Chuko joked to Katey Rich in their Croisette Conversation (in partnership with Brand Innovators), he just shouted "Mom!" - mrf.lu/-D3t

Tras las dimisiones de Antelo y Ortega Smith (esta en diferido), se hace necesario revisitar el momentazo que nos regalaron en el ayuntamiento de Murcia. La inteligencia persigue a Antelo, pero él van mucho más rápido... (Al final va a ser que los políticos sí representan a sus votantes...) V🤮X 👇

After a layoff shook Kavitha Cardoza, she built her own unique niche covering children, poverty, and education, telling stories with curiosity and follow through. Hear more about her journey on the Freelance Journalism Podcast. youtu.be/hhsp-dhJTlw

It’s Bandcamp Friday! That means 100% of your support goes straight to independent artists like me. Every download, share, every penny = real impact. Thank you for keeping indie music alive. Grab the music here: seabyrne.bandcamp.com/album/blue-s... #BandcampFriday #SéaByrne #SupportIndieArtists

They want all that smoke, I’m choosing purpose on purpose. #rap #foryoupage #fyp #explorepage #motivation #hustle #purpose #hustlehard #rapper #grind #hustle #musicsky #musicbluesky #music #rapsky #rapbluesky

Happy Dynamite day #AEW

If only Tiger Woods took after Kirk when it comes to carrying his pills

Yep. So now you know. Anyone who votes Republican cannot be trusted. They are either too Stupid or too Nazi. You’ve been warned.

AI is Getting Uncomfortably Human

More than ever it is crystal clear that Europe/Germany cannot afford the foolish fracked up dependency on US #LNG! The transatlantic anti-LNG alliance won't stop until this madness has been stopped once and for all!

Hypertension doesn’t have to control you. 💙 Eat smart, move more, stress less, and rest well—your heart will thank you.  #HeartHealth #HighBloodPressure #CPOHealth #CanadianPharmacy

Our eighth balanced budget accomplishes a whole lot, from AI safety regulations to new homeowner down payment insurance, but what's most important is: We're lowering costs. We're standing up for people's rights. We're making the investments that will drive this state forward.

And now for some Starlink gameplay for no reason.

Body language watch; Mercedes calms herself, whereas Ultimo Mone would've crashed out #AEWDynamite

📺💬 Ukraine Russia War | Candace Owens Comments on US Funding to Ukraine | RCF NSFW & Premium Content: https://patreon.com/RealCombatFootage Odysee: https://odysee.com/@RCF #RealCombatFootage #RCF #War #Military #WorldNews #BreakingNews #UkraineRussiaWar

sleep through Eurovision night? we'll blast your content across 12+ platforms while you snooze. #contentcreators #sleepypost

Music Assistant, Francis Holland, Sloane Square @fhssloanesquare.bsky.social . Closes: 19/06. https://shrbrt.jobs/25mdsm. #independentschooljobs #londonjobs #teachingjobs @hmc-schools.bsky.social @gsauk.bsky.social

Happy Pride Month from Trans Advocacy Organization Africa. Communications for The International PRIDE Centre,Mike Bruce, International Trans Fund (ITF),Devin Lowe,Rainbow Railroad,Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia - RRANS @intl-pride-centre.bsky.social

Pablo Sanchez has gone tarps off at the Cardinals game

Marco Rubio responds to Rep. Meeks's claim that Trump and his allies are making billions while the American people suffer: "The ranking member made accusations against the president that…are completely false."