hey magic! just wanted to drop a stocking and say thank you very much for being such a warm presence and moderating our silly-fun lil stockings with such kindness and flexibility!

two little recs to throw your way:
c.l. polk is a delightful, trans, fantasy author that i've followed for a while that writes nicely textured and historical fantasy works that deal w things like serial killers and grief and institutionalization and more. i enjoy their worldbuilding!
maya kern, well known for her wonderful size inclusive skirts and art, is also an author! exploring fantasy and complicated unhealthy relationships through a delightfully gender and politically nuanced lens, summarized by this fun blurb: what do you do when you're a dragon and the prince you're in love with is getting married? fuck his wife.

i hope you can enjoy either of them. <3 may the year ahead treat you so kind!