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Kit Silver 🔞 @bigbyrat.com · 17h

Get vaccinated. They work.

Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 19h

Well now, would you look at that?

A massive study of NEARLY 300,000 people in the United States found that receiving an updated 2024-2025 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine REDUCED people’s risk of severe disease AND death in ALL age groups, REGARDLESS of immunity from prior infection or vaccination.

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Koda Copeland @kodacopeland.bolf.club · 18h

ATTN: Call for furry audiobook narrators for My Remise, a gay fantasy romance novel.

Requirements:
- Male, baritone voice
- Ability to do 2-4 distinct voices, and several variations for side characters.
- Professional mic.
- Space to record clean, noise-free audio.

Message for further details.

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handsahoy.bsky.social @handsahoy.bsky.social · 20h

No Kings marches 10/18 across the country.
Building community a remedy for despair. You can use this site to locate matches near you AND send locations to friends across the country try encouraging them to join in. www.nokings.org#map

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 21h

Did you know that if you buy my book on Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes 5 times as much as I do on each copy sold? Sharing some behind-the-scenes book math on why buying directly from presses is best for EVERYONE (except Bezos) in my newsletter today! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math

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Joaquín Baldwin @joabaldwin.com · 21h

🐮🔥 COVER REVEAL TIME 💚🐺
Another amazing illustration by @caraid.bsky.social. Look at those colors! The buffalo's name is Lune, and you'll meet her VERY SOON, because Feral Flame will release NOVEMBER 11!
#NossSaga #BookSky 🌈📚

Cover for Feral Flame - Book Four of the Noss Saga, by Joaquín Baldwin. A one-horned buffalo holds her hands forward to control a green flame shaped like a running wolf. Her brown fur is draped with long white fabrics that flow in the wind and blend into the pink mist behind her. Her horn is decorated with golden caps and rings, her nose and ears pierced. Her green eyes stare directly at the viewer.

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Joaquín Baldwin @joabaldwin.com · 1d

TOMORROW

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Joaquín Baldwin @joabaldwin.com · 1d

I say "men" here since that's the focus in Book 1 of the Noss Saga, but there are ✨ lovable large lesbians 💖 in later books. Same happens with that: some gay men absolutely despise reading non m/m romance or sex, and they'll complain about it. So I'll keep adding larger lesbians out of spite.

Joaquín Baldwin @joabaldwin.com · 2d

For every review of Wolf of Withervale that says, “Disgusting. The love interest is a fat man. I was repulsed and couldn’t finish it,” I also get messages saying, “As a large man (or lover of big men) I felt seen for the first time.” Fuck the haters—make the art that is for you and yours.

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Joaquín Baldwin @joabaldwin.com · 2d

For every review of Wolf of Withervale that says, “Disgusting. The love interest is a fat man. I was repulsed and couldn’t finish it,” I also get messages saying, “As a large man (or lover of big men) I felt seen for the first time.” Fuck the haters—make the art that is for you and yours.

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🌈 MAZZ @tornfeathers.bsky.social · 19d

i saw this and i’m not gonna lie i needed to see this.

i hope it helps others not feel guilty that we can’t do more

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Kroox - Home of Bonktober @lekroox.bsky.social · 3d

Day 11 - Collar & Leash.
Order your Bipi-pet™ today, and make those judgemental glares you get at the park feel earned. You freak!
#bonktober69
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| Patreon | Website | Email List |

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 4d

My former political party is scared to death of these #NoKings rallies. That’s great. So let’s have a gazillion Americans out rallying all around the country on October 18th! Let’s scare the shit out of Trump & his party.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 4d

Can you think of a single movie in which there is a video from the government denouncing its political opponents playing on a loop in public spaces in which that government was the good guy?

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4d

A new Noem video is being played at airports trashing Democrats.

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Kit Silver 🔞 @bigbyrat.com · 4d

I grabbed my ticket!

Furry Studies @furrystudies.org · 5d

It's not long now until #furrystudies2025 in Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma! From now until the conference, we're going to regularly share info for the speakers at the conference, starting with the first artist session!

Graphic for the Furry Studies 2025 Artist Lecture Series, happening on Friday October 31st at 1-2pm PST. It has three images of the artists with added text: "Reserve tickets for virtual or in person conference attendance at https://furrystudies.org/. Furry Studies 2025, Friday October 31st at Pacific Lutheran University".

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Kit Silver 🔞 @bigbyrat.com · 4d

K-Pop Furry bait dropping in 3 days...

"The name 'BASTTIE' is from 'BASTard Teens In Everywhere', which means naughty but cute boys around your neighbor."

www.basttie-official.com/home

HOME

www.basttie-official.com

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Joaquín Baldwin @joabaldwin.com · 4d

Today marks 2 years since my first book came out!

Now is the perfect time to get started with the series (Book 4 announcement happening SOON).

2 year anniversary sale! 60% off Wolf of Withervale Ebook and/or Audiobook.
Use the coupon code 2YEARS at checkout.
The poster shows a tablet reader and an audiobook mockup atop a colorful background with a snow leopard over something hard to see because I haven’t revealed this illustration for Book 4 yet, coming soon.
Coupon will be valid only through the weekend.

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Kit Silver 🔞 @bigbyrat.com · 5d

Why is the cat washing a bra?!

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NoxyMeArt @noxyme.bsky.social · Feb 17

Couldn’t say it better myself.

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Gil Durán @gilduran.com · 5d

My takeaways from Thiel's Secret Antichrist Lectures (embargo lifted):

1. Tech is building the "machinery" of the Antichrist. D'oh!

2. The Antichrist is defined by "velocity" ("acceleration," eh?)

3. The Antichrist will be Gen Z (weird numerology stuff about the number 33)

Gil Durán @gilduran.com · 5d

News: I have obtained full transcripts of Peter Thiel's Secret Antichrist Lectures (as have multiple other journalists).

They were supposed to be embargoed until 9 a.m. tomorrow, but Reuters has a story up. (They may have gotten them from a different source)

www.reuters.com/world/us/pet...

www.reuters.com

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Kit Silver 🔞 @bigbyrat.com · 5d

I had to replace the water pump on my 15+ year old top loading clothes washer which resulted in me removing the drum. I had NO idea how gross the drums/tub get with dirt and caked soap. It was easy enough to clean, but dang. Apparently I need to wash my washer, making me ask, "Am I adulting right?"

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Sweet Leaves @tanukidad.bsky.social · 6d

The teaser trailer for the Sweet Leaves VN.

#FVN #FurryVN

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NordicFuzzCon @nordicfuzzcon.org · 5d

AUDITIONS ARE OPEN for the Nordic Opera!

Pawgliacci blends the spontaneity of circus with the tragically stunning music of Leoncavallo's Pagliacci, and we need you to make it happen!

Musicians, singers, dancers, and crew, come share your talents with us!

Apply now! nfuzz.co/nordic-opera

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Jess Owen @authorjessowen.bsky.social · 6d

This #FurryBookMonth I’m so pleased to offer signed copies of “A Furry Faux Paw”! My first contemporary novel is a love letter to the fandom, about a teen furry artist desperate to escape her hoarder mother.
Get your own or gift to a furry in your life 💞🐾😸
www.etsy.com/listing/4383...

www.etsy.com

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Forester Universe 🔜 Midwest FurFest @foresteruniverse.com · 6d

Big update to @kyellgold.com’s Patreon! Details are in his latest newsletter, linked at the end of this thread. Updated membership levels and info on the first merchandise drop go live Nov. 1st, so now is a great time to join. 🧵 (1/5)

www.patreon.com/kyellgold/ab...

Get more from Kyell Gold on Patreon

creating Stories

www.patreon.com

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Joe Rosales @joeartguy.bsky.social · 17d

Friend, has a giant media conglomerate or streaming service recently let you down? Do you long to see art and artists who really deserve your consideration?

This thread will link you to HOURS of ongoing animated series from independent creators who’d love your attention & support! Watch them! 🧵

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Kit Silver 🔞 @bigbyrat.com · 7d

California folks - light up this line!

emily moonlight @threnody.bsky.social · 7d

hi, cis folks in california!

this headline leaves out that newsom has another 5 days to sign these bills into law. if you’d like to tell him he should do that to protect trans californians, you should to reach out.

he also has a phone: (916) 445-2841

want to know what to say? next post! 🧵

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