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Stephanie Burt @notquitehydepark.bsky.social · 10h

Philip Larkin was trans (sort of). Let me explain: muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/articl... (thanks to @rlgoldberg.bsky.social for the opportunity)

Project MUSE - Philip Larkin, Egg

muse.jhu.edu

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 10h

Met her once. Absolute honour. Amazing woman.

Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · 11h

Legendary trans activist, Miss Major, dies at 78

Thank you to @funcrunch.me.dm.ap.brid.gy for writing this obituary.

Rest in Power, Miss Major — Assigned

Honoring a lifetime of Black trans activism.

www.assignedmedia.org

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Tales from the Mabinogion @mabinogiongame.bsky.social · 15h

Another upcoming book of Welsh folklore that was just brought to my attention, this one bilingual in both English and Welsh!

plentywenlockpress.bigcartel.com/product/he-f...

The Folklore of the Tanat Valley - Chwedlau Gwerin Dyffryn Tanat - 64 Page Full Colour Guide Book

64 page perfect bound full colour guide to the folklore of the Tanat Valley - Dyffryn Tanat by Dr. Jack Hunter. A comprehensive collection of the...

plentywenlockpress.bigcartel.com

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Adrienne Mayor @amayor.bsky.social · 16h

Courting scene:
Maenad huntress offers a hare, typical love gift
to Amazon Penthesilea.
The heron suggests that the couple intends to form a household: herons were common pets in Greek women's courtyard scenes.
5th century BC Greek vase

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Persiflage @persiflage.bsky.social · 16h

Have just seen this and shouted Yes!

Screenshot of a quote from China Miéville which reads:

"Indeed, an astoundingly small proportion of arguments ‘for free speech’ and ‘against censorship’ or ‘banning’ are, in fact, about free speech, censorship or banning. It is depressing to have to point out, yet again, that there is a distinction between having the legal right to say something & having the moral right not to be held accountable for what you say. Being asked to apologise for saying something unconscionable is not the same as being stripped of the legal right to say it. It’s really not very f-cking complicated. Cry "free speech" in such contexts, you are demanding the right to speak any bilge you wish without apology or fear of comeback. You are demanding not legal rights but an end to debate about and criticism of what you say. When did bigotry get so needy? This assertive & idiotic failure to understand that juridical permissibility backed up by the state is not the horizon of politics or morality is absurdly resilient."

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 16h

It is a brilliant book

Amanda Rutter @alrutter.bsky.social · 16h

We've only had to go and do a reprint of The Spear Cuts Through Water AGAIN. Thanks to every single person who continues to recommend this dream of a book ❤️

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 16h

Not just a feature, it is the primary goal of the guidance.

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 18h

Re-posting this because it went out very early UK time so a bunch of you may have missed it

Wizard's Tower Press @wtpress.bsky.social · 1d

We have an early update today because Cheryl will be offline most of the day. She's at the Senedd, so today we are talking about the law code of Hywel Dda. www.kickstarter.com/...

The cover of They Are Still Here (Mae Nhw Yma O Hyd).

The image is of the sorceror, Gwydion, surrounded by wild animals (wolf, boar, deer) in a Celtic knotwork frame. Gwydion's hat is crowned with antlers. He carries an axe in his right hand and an oak twig in his left.

Art by Josh Arklin.

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James Wallis @jameswallis.bsky.social · 19h

Windows 10 users in the EU and UK, you can get free Extended Security Updates for a year just by:
> Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates. Click.
Scroll down to Enrol in Extended Security Updates (or similar wording).
Click on it.
Follow prompts.
Bingo, you're good for a year.

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 21h

Agreed

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 21h

The Sheep Look Up is one of my favourite SF books

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 23h

Soylent Green is (loosely) based on Harry Harrison’s book, Make Room! Make Room!. You could also check out John Brunner’s Stand on Zanzibar.

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Wizard's Tower Press @wtpress.bsky.social · 1d

We have an early update today because Cheryl will be offline most of the day. She's at the Senedd, so today we are talking about the law code of Hywel Dda. www.kickstarter.com/...

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 1d

It is Cornwell. His Arthur books are very similar.

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 1d

Come to my party. New Green Man book launch!

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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 1d

The Caerffili by-election on 23 October is a two-horse race between Plaid Cymru and Reform UK.

Lindsay Whittle, aka Mr Caerphilly, understands our communities and is the only candidate that will stand up for Wales.

If you live in Caerffili and want to keep Reform out – vote Plaid Cymru.

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 1d

Of course cows turning up unexpectedly is often a sign of fairy activity. The Tylwyth Teg keep cows, though normally in lakes, not on train platforms. Today's update has an example: www.kickstarter.com/projects/191...

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 1d

Neath. Unlike yesterday, no herd of cows on the platform. Disappointing, but it does mean the train is on time. 🐄🐄🐄

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Tales from the Mabinogion @mabinogiongame.bsky.social · 1d

#MythologyMonday
Cadair Idris is one of Wales' most beautiful and storied peaks. Legend says that a night upon its slopes may grant the gift of 'Awen', or divine poetic inspiration. But it comes also with a risk: some who sleep there will wake not as poets, but as madmen!

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 1d

It has been a bit quiet today. I know yesterday was very good, but we are not funded yet so I am going to have to keep pestering you until we are. If you have already backed it, why not share it with your friends? www.kickstarter.com/projects/191...

They Are Still Here (Maen Nhw Yma O Hyd)

An anthology of contemporary fantasy stories featuring creatures and characters from Welsh mythology and folklore

www.kickstarter.com

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 1d

Williams is Welsh. So was Reardon. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👴🎱🏆
(Yes, I know it is a pool ball.)

Matt Bishop 🏳️‍🌈 🏁 @thebishf1.bsky.social · 1d

At 50 years 206 days, Mark Williams (pic) has just won the #XianGrandPrix, becoming the oldest winner of a ranking #Snooker tournament. #AnorakFact: the previous record holder was Ray Reardon, who was 50 years 14 days old when he won the ’82 #PlayersTournament.

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Trans+ Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social · 1d

We have partnered with @transactualuk.bsky.social to create a new tool to help you write to your MP.

Your voices have been making a difference. Because of you, pressure is mounting, but we have to keep it up.

Write to your MP now 👇

actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...

Your voices are making a difference.

Take action now with our new MP tool.

Trans+ Solidarity Alliance x TransActual.

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Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 1d

Ar y trên i Nghaerdydd, eto 🚄

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Kayla Allen 🏳️‍⚧️ @kaylaallen1965.bsky.social · 1d

If you're coming to WFC Brighton, please come by and see us. I'll be helping Cheryl at our table in the Dealers Room.

Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 1d

The programme for World Fantasy is out. Here's what I'll be doing:

My World Fantasy Schedule | Cheryl's Mewsings

The final programme for World Fantasy has now been published. You can find it here. I have one program item (that is fairly standard for World Fantasy which has way too many professionals in the membership to give people more than one slot). It is as follows: Friday Oct. 30th, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

www.cheryl-morgan.com

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Wizard's Tower Press @wtpress.bsky.social · 1d

We are over 60% funded, which is fantastic. Soon it will be time to talk about stretch goals. In the meantime, today's update features one of the most famous pieces of Welsh folklore, the story of the woman of Llyn Fan Fach: www.kickstarter.com/...

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