The Grand Arbiter and I have made a mission out of creating spaces filled with whimsy, laughter, and kindness. As much as we are not serious about most things, we are very serious about making opportunities and events that help all of us refill our hearts with laughter and joy. Times, however, are indeed harrowing … More 12 Books from Minnesota small press, indy bookstores, and authors
Sunday, February 15th, at 4:30 PM Pacific (Seattle) — 7:30 PM Eastern (Montreal) Join Bill Bodden and me for a lively book chat in February, featuring our book pick, Rust in the Root by Justina Ireland. We have enjoyed several books from Ms. Ireland in the past, and I am delighted to return to her … More February Book Chat
January has flown by! The start of a new year together is always more chaotic, and this past month has certainly proved that point. Post holiday season, getting back into our routine creates its own unhinged vortex. But we have persevered and managed to make it to the end of the month together! This week … More Weekly Tea and Tomfoolery
Saturday, January 24th, at 10 AM Pacific (Seattle) I am thrilled to welcome back C.L. Polk as my very special guest tomorrow morning. I’ve invited Polk to come Sip the Tea with me and discuss their life as an artist, their process as an author, and the ways in which the navigate sustaining a creative … More Sip the Tea with C.L. Polk
We have a full week of tea fuelled shenanigans planned! From our weekly Stitch and Twitch Tuesday to the return of my monthly Sip the Tea interview, this week is bustling. All of our live streams are available on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook. Although I do my best to post reminders and share on discord … More Weekly Tea and Tomfoolery
Since 2022, the Grand Arbiter, Eve Riot and I host our annual awards show, the Tippy Golden Teacup Awards, at the beginning of Lunar New Year. These awards are very dear to us as they are an opportunity to celebrate our CommuniTea and some of the incredible humans and cryptids who keep the teapots steeping, … More Tippy Golden Teacup Awards: Our Past Luminaries
Sunday, January 18th, at 4:30 PM Pacific Our first book club of 2026 is this weekend! I am thrilled that we are starting off with such a charming steampunk adventure and cannot wait to chat about Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal with all of you. The author is joining us as our guest so … More January Book Chat: Join us in our Virtual Tea Parlour
As the golden rays of dawn pierce 2026 so too do the first nominations for the Tippy Golden Teacup Awards emerge! Your contributions, nominations, and votes will help us in celebrating our CommuniTea! Please take your time, but know that nominations end February 9th, 2026. (The Monday after CONpossible!) Bibliomancy Award – Vote for the … More Nominations and Voting Are Open for the 4th Annual Tippy Golden Teacup Awards!
Friday, January 16th, at 6:30 PM Pacific Are your engines steeping??! Because it’s time to get yapping about Splendid Teapot Racing with our special guest and teapot racing devotee, Eve Riot! We’re gearing up for two races and we are thrilled to spill the tea about our plans! We’ll chat about our plots and plans … More Friday Tea with special guest host, Eve Riot
Friday, January 9th, at 6:30 PM Pacific (Seattle) This week, while I am off gallivanting in the fae wild over the next few days, the Grand Arbiter welcomes the wonderful people behind Morelitea to be our guests at Friday Tea. The founders of this charming, cosy little tea purveyor are not only full of whimsy … More Friday Tea with special guests, Morelitea
Madame Askew and The Grand Arbiter 