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Stories in F&SF, Strange Horizons, Apex, Tor, Shimmer, BCS. Repped by Caro Clarke https://linktr.ee/portobelloliterary BFS Award shortlisted novel Cast Long Shadows from @lunapress.bsky.social https://clhellisen.com They/them, write/skate, Scotland
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scammers are using LLMs to take up all the slots in community college courses in San Diego as part of a financial aid scam. Hard to see a way this doesn't eventually kill remote learning for these colleges. Huge deadweight loss generated by LLMs.

submitted 14 hours ago • 28 comments

If you want in on this beauty and every beauty we're putting into the world, you can join via our Patreon. We literally cannot do this without your support—we are $300 away from a funding milestone. www.patreon.com/c/the_deadla...

submitted 18 hours ago • 1 comment

I have a new hobby, one I'm not taking particularly seriously because then it's no fun, but I did make a thing.... @mkhardywrites.com (Yes, I'm making book-themed dice because why not)

submitted 19 hours ago • 9 comments

A landscape in fresh spring colours. It's not too late for UK buyers to get an artwork as an Easter gift, For this week I will send Tracked 24 at no extra cost to you... theweeowlart.etsy.com/listing/1873... #Landscape #Trees #OriginalArt #Drawing #Artwork #bsnm #ArtShop #Easter #EasterGift

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Fuck every single one of these people. I've liked what they've done in the past, but now they're attaching themselves to JKR's bigotry and I'm done with all of them.

submitted 1 day ago • 22 comments

Write for yourself, write for your loves, write for fun, write for distraction, write for satisfaction, write because someone told you that you couldn't, write because someone else told you that you could, write because you read something amazing that inspired you, write just because.

submitted 20 hours ago • 8 comments

It's time for April's member blog! Creatives often worry about what's "normal" when on submission, so let's help each other: Whether you've been doing it for years, are just starting out, or you're the one receiving subs, head to our member Discord & share your experiences; we'll post them next week

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If you're a freelancer in the UK and have a client who chronically pays late, quick reminder that you're legally entitled to apply interest for every day the invoice is late past the due date. There's a handy calculator you can use here along with an explainer on commercial debt: dontpaylate.uk

submitted 20 days ago • 9 comments

I'm doing the clean up edit, which means catching all the character shrugs and nods I missed in earlier rounds. CAN YOU ALL JUST HOLD STILL PLEASE

submitted 21 hours ago • 2 comments

Hey guys does anyone know what the fuck

submitted 2 days ago • 49 comments

Publishing is always crickets for ever then everything in one week. 🤣 *sits on news, tries to act normal*

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This is a fab read, go get it if you love you fantasy old skool but with a twist of lime.

submitted 1 day ago • 2 comments

I, and the @scottishgreens.org, will always be unapologetic allies to trans people. Trans rights are human rights. Trans people are our friends and neighbours. Always have, and always will be.

submitted 34 days ago • 11 comments

I've read The Salt Oracle - it's brilliant, so good to see it getting the recognition it deserves!

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We’re so excited about Cymera Festival 25! Seeing so many writers from the ESFF community in the programme is fantastic. To quote a writer on our Discord: “Programme looks LIT”. Yes, yes it does. If you’re an SFF writer in UK/Scotland, this is the festival for you. #Cymera2025

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"You boy! What tariff is it today?"

submitted 6 days ago • 76 comments

This is basically how a b movie villain talks to the people he is trying to destroy “Do not retaliate, and you will be rewarded.”

submitted 6 days ago • 6 comments

Welp I just watched the Keanu reeves-looking bobble head jesus movie so you don't have to. Wow, it's dire. Those big names really cashing the cheques there lol

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Last year we showed how more than 60% of the donations accepted by Streeting were from companies and individuals with links to private health. He has since bagged a further £58,000 from private health care interests. goodlawproject.org/health-secre...

submitted 8 days ago • 68 comments

Meet Jelena Dunato, @jelenawrites / @jelenawrites.bsky.social, an art historian, curator, and SFF author from Croatia. We chatted about Croatian folklore, history, and writing fantasy. Join us, and check out Jelena's work! #AuthorInterview #Fantasy #SFF #Folklore

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Ok, let's redline this thing *opens document* It's 8:43, so I'm sure I can start on the whisky.

submitted 9 days ago • 1 comment

This is high art

submitted 9 days ago • 535 comments

I can attest that that is a fantastical and deliciously weird read.

submitted 10 days ago • 1 comment

A wee exhibition of Shoreline of Infinity and SF Caledonia at the SYP Scotland conference on Evolving Narratives.

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

Guis, if you come to my post to argue your keto diet bs I am not going to bother beyond blocking. Seriously. If you want to be keto, feel free, but I'm not interested.

submitted 10 days ago • 1 comment

I'm a lucky lad finding myself in the just published #Eastercon programme alongside an amazing bunch of talented people. Continuing in my Horror Era, I'll be on panels discussing scary TV, 35 years of Twin Peaks, and both Analogue and Folk flavours of Horror. guide.easterconbelfast.org/people/R0311

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