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Just hit "send" on my submission to the Punch a Nazi 2025 anthology. It's largely fan-service but hopefully accessibly fun story called "Betcha Never: A Darklingverse Jam."

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We all know that consultations, particularly ones from politicians like Keir Starmer, are just PR exercises. We know Labour have drunk all the Kool Aid on GenAI. But we should still fill this in. Make them uneasy. Show them their PR is failing and we're onto them. Make them regret it.

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BREAKING: Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier released from prison after nearly 50 years

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Talking to an editor for my debut novel right now. If everything works out as planned, this thing could actually be finished somewhere in late summer or in autumn. I‘m excited… but now I really need to push forward with my dev editing! 😅 💙🪐📚 #amwritingfantasy #indieauthor

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PLEASE HELP! I need $2,000 or my family and I will get evicted in a week or two! PLEASE HELP! ko-fi.com/joharraharpe... #helpsky #helpfolkslive2024 #mutualaid #maboost

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Currently preparing my next newsletter! This time, my subscribers will get to know Jijiro, the mage among my three protagonists. Also have amazing character art for her! She’s no human, by the way 😉 I‘ll also use this to talk about my magic system a bit. 💙🪐📚 #amwritingfantasy #indieauthor #booksky

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

Never forget that Donald J. Trump is anything but a stand-up guy. When enough people publicly force his back to the wall and challenge him over something he did or said, he does whatever it takes to wiggle out of it. Stay LOUD.

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Big shout-out to @thetransfemininereview.com for the incredibly hard work she’s been doing. First the academic-quality analyses of transfem lit, then the big award that got eyes on so many great books & authors, & now her gritty, practical insights on what we can actually do. We love you, Beth 🫶

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The men carrying out Musk's coup are Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran. Make them famous. And, eventually, when possible, arrest them and charge them with multiple felonies. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...

submitted 22 days ago • 820 comments

Out own government is already trying to silence authors of color, trans authors, queer authors, authors with disabilities... But yeah, everyone else in the world giving them the assist and also boycotting us too sure is gonna show them and not just hurt the already downtrodden.

submitted 22 days ago • 3 comments

Nazzar is the main villain in my debut fantasy novel. Ruthless and cruel, but also highly intelligent, he’s a force to be reckoned with… and he chooses his allies wisely. Portrait artwork by henryez, commissioned by me. 💙🪐📚 #amwritingfantasy #indieauthor #booksky

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With all the fucked up shit that’s going on in the world I’m gonna keep on putting out love into the world.

submitted 27 days ago • 9 comments

The move follows enactment of the country’s new marriage equality law.

submitted 27 days ago • 24 comments

The union representing thousands of janitors said ICE went to multiple downtown San Francisco offices but that building security kept them from entering, KTVU reports. “Union president Olga Miranda said the janitors were relieved that someone spoke up for them.” www.ktvu.com/news/ice-age...

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God bless

submitted 27 days ago • 527 comments

lol Yes, I‘m still no fan of Gen AI, and DeepSeek doesn’t fix any of the underlying problems. But it’s so beautiful to see these a******** squirm.

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Hey #blackbooksky The ala’s list of banned and challenged books www.ala.org/bbooks

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I was buying a gift and Googled “booksellers not Amazon” and learned about this awesome company. They give back to independent booksellers. #books #reading #booksky

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Dark Horse takes seriously the allegations against Neil Gaiman and we are no longer publishing his works. Confirming that the Anansi Boys comic series and collected volume have been cancelled.

submitted 31 days ago • 142 comments

It's 2025, and it's time to diversify your bookshelves. Wanna know the best way to do that? FOLLOW BIPOC CREATORS!!!!! If you don't see your fav #BIPOC #bookish creator on this list lemme know and I'll add them! #blacksky #booksky #diversereads #indigenoussky #poc #latinx go.bsky.app/4fRkV8Y

submitted 31 days ago • 76 comments

This morning's quick reminder: generative AI is a natural resource-guzzling plagiarism machine that exploits creatives to enrich tech bros. Do not use it to create art or writing. Do not conduct "fun" experiments with it to show us how awful it is. There is no ethical use for AI. Let it die.

submitted 32 days ago • 25 comments

I kept this screenshot assuming someday we might be asked to forget.

submitted 32 days ago • 813 comments

Hahahahahaha 😭

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This op-ed explains how to start an ICE Watch neighborhood program in your community. ⤵️

submitted 33 days ago • 119 comments

Microsoft is going to price gouge you by adding their genAI to your subscription without your consent, and they are not transparent about how to avoid this bullshit. Here's how to change your subscription back to "Classic" for a lower charge without Copilot: answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffi...

submitted 38 days ago • 304 comments

Bloody hell, this is actually true. It's quite straightforward to revert back to the subscription that you actually signed up for if you follow the instructions given.

submitted 32 days ago • 1 comment

Wins today (Jan 23, 2025) 1. Fetterman voted with Dems against invoking cloture, which would have sped up the Hegseth nom. So did Murkowski and Collins 2. Former NY Gov Michael Bloomberg philanthropic group and other climate groups will fund the US portion of the Paris Climate Agreement 🧵

submitted 32 days ago • 158 comments

The reason A.I. is being shoved down our throats is shareholders want a return on their investment. Every company that integrates this crappy tech into their products knows you don't want it, but they've sunk too much money into it and don't care. Turn it off, don't use it, don't look back.

submitted 32 days ago • 87 comments

I reached 15K in book 2 of my fantasy trilogy, which is about 10% of the length of book 1's first draft! Of course, that milestone brought back all the usual writer's doubts. But re-reading everything... I actually think it's not that bad 😉 💙🪐📚 #amwritingfantasy #indieauthor #booksky

submitted 36 days ago • 2 comments

Practice saying “No.” No, I will not take away that person’s dignity. No, I will not deny care. No, I will not turn against my neighbor. Go through dark times as the person you want to be when we get to the other side.

submitted 36 days ago • 11 comments

Almost done with my next newsletter, will probably send it out tomorrow. So if you want to find out more about my main protagonist and get an exclusive first look at character art, you know what you have to do 😁 💙 📚🪐

submitted 39 days ago • 1 comment

#pretendpanel It was a journey of far over 20 years to finish my debut novel, if I count my very first novel attempts. It’s a dream coming true. Also, I’m writing the book I wish I could have read when I was 20. I‘m not just putting my heart & soul into it, but my understanding of human nature.

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Loving this book!! 💙📚 #BookSky #books #booktok

submitted 41 days ago • 4 comments

📣COVER REVEAL🧷⚡️ Kye's lack of funds and unfortunate genetics, force him to join a notorious corp. Despite their rep, this is the chance of a lifetime to obtain a cure and leave his polluted homeworld. Will losing his humanity be worth the cost of a better future? 💙📚🪐 More details + cover:🔗👇

submitted 41 days ago • 1 comment

Working on my next newsletter to talk about the finished first draft of my fantasy novel. 📚🪐💙 What should I include? - Details about the protagonists - Character artwork - A cover teaser And no, all of it isn’t an answer - I need some content for future newsletters, too 😅 #BookSky

submitted 41 days ago • 3 comments

A #WIPSnip from my finished first draft. I plan to release my debut fantasy novel this year! The protagonist, Arkan, is out exploring the dangerous dreamworld!

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