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Author of 'The Sentinel Archives', Flintlock Fantasy coming May 2024 (Hardback UK), TBA (Hardback US) #BookSky Apply for an ARC: https://www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book/342034 http://samuel-griffin.com www.instagram.com/samuel.griffin.fantasy.author/
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"Those who have drank the AI Kool-Aid don't understand that all this brainstorming and iteration *is* making the game, it’s a crucial everyday part of game development (and human interaction) and is not a problem to be solved.”

submitted 2 days ago • 7 comments

About 4 million people have joined 🦋 since I last posted my fantasy author starter packs so it’s time for a re-up. Going in reverse order to spread the love. If you’d like be included rules are at the end of the thread. Part 4: go.bsky.app/4g6wWUM

submitted 16 days ago • 8 comments

Who’s been putting off filling in that government consultation on AI then? Because you took one look and realised that fucking thing was designed SPECIFICALLY to put you off? Don’t worry, there are three online guides to help you: The Association of Illustrators theaoi.com/news/the-cop...

submitted 44 days ago • 17 comments

The Government is considering allowing AI companies to freely use your works, unless you opt-out. This is unfair and unworkable. Now is your chance to tell them what you think! Submit a response to their AI consultation using the guidance below. www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...

submitted 65 days ago • 11 comments

A little motivation for your Sunday from David Lynch 🤍

submitted 80 days ago • 15 comments

For the benefit of #booktok refugees, I think it’s time to re-post my fantasy author starter packs. Going in reverse order this time to share the love. Part 4: go.bsky.app/4g6wWUM

submitted 80 days ago • 8 comments

To all UK illustrators and artists, please please fill the survey from the AOI ( Association of Illustrators)below! The API needs your thoughts to be able to make a solid response to the UK goverment!

submitted 81 days ago • 6 comments

Writers, musicians, actors & other creators strongly oppose upending copyright law to favour AI companies, as suggested in the UK's AI Opportunities Action Plan. As Kate Mosse says, seeking economic growth "cannot be on the basis of theft of our work". www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

submitted 85 days ago • 12 comments

A group that supports British creators has built this *very* simple way to email your MP to protest the government's plan to hand the life's work of creators to AI companies for free. Template letter / MP search included. It will take you 30 seconds. Do it! creativerightsinai.eaction.org.uk/MP

submitted 91 days ago • 0 comments

If you'd like to support your fave authors in 2025 but you're skint, you could: - make a social media post about the book, just as basic as "i enjoyed this" and a picture (don't forget alt-text) - rec it in a relevant reddit thread or Goodreads forum or Facebook group Word of mouth has an impact!

submitted 91 days ago • 4 comments

Reposting my fantasy author starter packs for the benefit of any new BlueSkiers. Basically all the fantasy authors I could find on Blue Sky. Part 1: go.bsky.app/2juFpGj

submitted 93 days ago • 50 comments

The Fantasy Author Starter Pack Part 4 is now live. 25 accounts and counting. go.bsky.app/4g6wWUM If you want to be added to the pack see the post below.

submitted 92 days ago • 14 comments

Today I wrote to Lisa Nandy, UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport, to oppose the government's proposals on changing copyright law in favour of AI companies. The letter is attached. If you're concerned about the proposals, you can contact her at [email protected].

submitted 112 days ago • 1 comment

Today, the UK government announced a proposal to change copyright law - for the benefit of AI companies - that would cause huge, irreversible harm to creators. More info below, but most importantly here's what you can do (wherever you live): 1. Email your MP. Template letter in 🧵 👇 1/10

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