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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦

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That murder lady. Fantasy & horror books at https://authordiannagunn.com Creator of @WeeknightWriters.bsky.social Buy a murder or support my work at https://ko-fi.com/diannagunn She/her

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 1d

Spouse managed to syringe feed him some wet food, but he's still not interested in feeding himself and he's very low energy after 12 hours, when he's usually bounced back in 2-3 hours

So we're sleeping in shifts & will be taking him back to emerg if he's still not interested in food in the morning

Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 1d

Emerg trip occurred, cat has pooped and consumed water but the poor little dude still hasn't eaten 😭 checking on him every 15-20 minutes and praying he'll eat soon so we don't have to take him back in

In the meantime, we're already out $360 so it'd be cool if you tossed a coin to your writer

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Ness 🎃🇨🇦 @vriccithode.bsky.social · 19h

Have you checked this out? New African translations! You can pick up cool stuff in the art shop or donate directly #booksky

E.D.E. Bell @edebell.com · 20h

Yay! Thank you for the generous donation! We're still at 67% so I didn't update the graphic, but it wouldn't take too much to bump it over... eh?

We have nearly three weeks, this could still completely fund, and fund quickly, with attention! (Please help tell people! That's key!)

Support African Translation Project

African Translation Project, Goal 4: Fully Fund Two Translations, by 31 October, still needed: $3345, 67%, If this goal is met: Translations will be fully funded for Bengithi Lizokuna and Zvinobvinza,...

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ScribbleTiddies 🔞🧡 @scribbletiddies.bsky.social · 1h

If you're 🍁Canadian🇨🇦, and support 🍑sex workers🍆, or just support freedom of speech, freedom of expression, etc, you NEED to sign this.
Please. 🧡

Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 1d

CANADIANS!! The official petition started by a member of Parliament to fight back against payment processors' censorship of legal content is only open for a few more days. Make sure you've signed it: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

Petition e-6695 - Petitions

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 36m

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 36m

Thanks <3

Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 36m

Honestly I don't know if there IS a better answer than "keep him on the meds and expect this to happen once or twice a year" 🫠

Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 1h

Thanks friend <3

Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 1h

Just got word that @anotherstoryto.bsky.social has #ChoicesAnthology in stock!!! West Toronto friends, go on over and grab it - and please take pics of it on the shelf while you're there! (Also, if you grab Choices at ANY bookstore, I'd love to see pics of it on the shelves!!)

Red paint background with the cover for Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror on the left. The cover lists the editor, Dianna Gunn, the author of the foreward, Alex Woodroe, and the names of the authors: R Haven, Ondine Mayor, Enoli Lee, Ash Vale, Justine White, Kelli Etheridge, Ava Victoria Black, Allay Rei, Soyam Siddha, Sam Rosewilde, A.H. Davison, Meg Calendaria, KT Wagner, Anne Wilkins, Bogi Takacs, Amanda Cecelia Lang, Elise Scott, Mia Dalia, Raluca Balasa.

The right side says: “As the horrors close in around us, we turn to story to process our fears, our desires, and our futures. In Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror, nineteen writers whose reproductive rights are under threat explore the stories of those who, like them, have had their choices stolen from them.
These stories serve as a reminder of the power of choice and the importance of fighting for every human’s right to choose their own future.”

Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 1h

Yeaaaah. We're not sure if this is just a slower recovery than usual or if it's something worse actually going on, so it's good to bring him in

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Slurmsadako MacKenzie @slurmsmackenzie.bsky.social · 2d

GenAI truly was the worst technology to come along at this moment.

An energy and water guzzler when we most urgently need to take climate action.

A disinformation machine as our journalism fails.

A bias machine as fascism takes root.

A job killer in a cost of living crisis.

Bria "tries to write a book" Horses @thevoidencore.bsky.social · 7d

The "cognitive decline and brain damage from repeat COVID infections" and "easy to use robot that makes slop and melts your critical thinking skills" is a hell of a combo in a post-fact media ecosystem

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 2h

WE'RE GONNA HAVE SO MUCH FUN

Also I've spent a whole bunch of money on getting my cat to poop so please come buy my books and murders and things

And also enjoy the shenanigans because THERE WILL BE MANY

Cait Gordon ♿️ @caitgauthor.bsky.social · 2h

I can’t believe #CanCon2025 is this week! Here’s where you will find me. I’m also sharing a vendor table with @diannalgunn.bsky.social! (I cannot promise an absence of shenanigans. You have been warned. 🤪)

CAN-CON
October 17-19, 2025 Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata

WHERE'S CAIT?
SAT 2-2:30 PM
BOOK SIGNING!
Open to the general public!

SAT 4-4:50 PM
PANEL:
FALLING BACK IN LOVE WITH WRITING
For paying attendees only.

SUN
11:30 AM-12:20 PM
LAUNCH OF SPECULATIVE SHORTS:
STORIES THAT FELL OUT OF MY BRAIN!
Derek Newman-Stille will be the emcee!
For paying attendees only.

SUN
2:30-3:20 PM

WORKSHOP: CRIPPING THE 'COSM, WRITING DISABILITY.

(Cait Gordon & Derek Newman-Stille)

For paying attendees only.
Visit can-con.org_ to learn more and get your tickets!

October 17-19, 2025 Brookstreet Hotel, Kanata
CAN -CON Vendor Room
Featuring the TABLE O' SHENANIGANS!

With CAIT GORDON and DIANNA GUNN!

Open to the general public!
Get books, crafts, and more!

Visit can-con.org. to learn more and get your tickets!

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 2h

Thank you <3 hopefully I'll sell an astounding number of books this weekend to recover the cost

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 22h

This is "debanking", and its a problem that has plagued sex workers for decades. It isnt right when its targetting sex workers and its not right when its targetting game devs and creators either.

Give paypros and your givt reps your grievances and demand that debanking of adult content stop

Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · 23h

Per Reddit: Steam adult developer in the UK is sitting on a USD equivalent of six figures, can’t find a bank to take his money because the developer creates adult games

www.reddit.com/r/UKPersonal...

r/UKPersonalFinance
3 hr. ago
Previous-Camera1641

I develop adult video games on Steam. I can't find a bank that will actually let me withdraw my money from Steam. Can I get some advice?
Game has sold quite well on Steam. I've got almost £90,000 ready to withdraw after Steam's cut + VAT taken off.

However, it's been 2 months now and I can't find ANY bank in the UK who will let me withdraw my money from Steam.

I've been banned/refused/unable to get a business account with:

Wise
Revolut
Monzo
Monese
Chase
Starling
Nationwide
Halifax
Barclays
Lloyds
RBS

It always comes down to, "Where did you get this money from?"

"It's coming from games I sell on Steam."

"Can we see the store page?"

"Sure."

"I'm sorry, we can't do business with you at this time."

It keeps coming down to a commercial decision purely because I make adult content.

What the hell am I supposed to do? I've pretty much exhausted the whole banking system. I just want to be able to be paid for products I've sold.

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 3h

I appreciate that <3

I've already paid for the hotel, though, and my table, and a bunch of stuff to have AT the table, so I really can't afford to *not* go 🙃

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 3h

Of course all of this would happen a) over a long weekend and b) right before I go to Can*Con, an expensive trip I've already invested a lot of money in

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 3h

Cat update: He only ate one of his two usual meals yesterday & ate it very slowly, a few bites at a time. And today he only had three bites of breakfast. So we're taking him in to our usual vet this afternoon for a checkup

Send good vibes and also, if you can, money

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Mx. Link Neopolition @liltristi.bsky.social · 9h

Boosting! Wylder has been suffering with a a dental abscess for too long. Let’s all do what we’re able to get him the dental care he needs ASAP <3 #MutualAid

♿🏳️‍⚧️ Need Dental Funds ASAP! @wylder.bsky.social · 11h

Hello! Ive dropped 15 lbs in 8 days, & have been in constant agony, PLEASE help me see the dentist tomorrow?
PayPal.me/MousePounder
PayPal.me/WyldWish
Cash.app/$WishMage
Venmo.com/u/WishMage
Venmo.com/u/MousePounder

Need about $800 more + rideshare funds, then onto raising grocery funds & bills. 😭

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 3h

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Alan K. Dell @alankdell.bsky.social · 20h

Three hours. Come on guys can we get just two more sales on this bundle to push it to a nice round ten?

63 books for just $38 is a screaming deal.

(I feel like one of those fast-talking auctioneers here 😂 )

💙📚🪐 | #BookSky | 📦📚

Alan K. Dell @alankdell.bsky.social · 1d

It is the last day and the last chance to grab this awesome Itch-io bundle of 63 hidden gems for just $38.

It would be great if this bundle hit its goal! 🙏🏻

itch.io/b/3305/under...

📢📚🪐 | #BookSky | 📦📚

Graphic that reads "Itch.io Under-Rated Bundle, Oct 9th-13th, Bringing attention to the best books you've never heard of." Text is brown on an off-white background with five yellow stars bordering it above and below. Around the text box are the following book covers: Predators by H.S. Kallinger, Zinmages by M.C. Burnell, The Spider's Friend by M.C. Burnell, Disappearance and Other Short Stories by PD Loupee, Memories of Sorcery and Sand by Joanna Maciejewska, Kranlian Rendezvous by Simon Wolfe, The Shadow of Arcadia by Alan K. Dell, Devil Deal by Janina Franck, The God Sun by Alan K. Dell, Water's Edge by Ellie Lieberman, The Third People by Lee Burton, The Crimson Knight by Zeta K. Pierce, The Lion by Lee Burton, Adventures In GameWorld : Game Start by Robert Rumery, All Through the House and Other Tales from a Random Place by Joachim Heijndermans, Soft Reboot by Joachim Heijndermans, Blue by Niranjan, Wizard's Debt by Niranjan, Ambushed by Natasha O'Connor, At First Belonging by Rob

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Atthis Arts @atthisarts.com · 4h

It's Release Day! 🎉 Friendship, strife, trust, discovery, and yes - squid gods - in Brandon Crilly's wonderful fantasy adventure Castoff. #BookSky #NewBooks

"Powerful, elegant, and filled with new surprises, bringing this epic fantasy to a thrilling and satisfying conclusion." - Julie E. Czerneda

Castoff by Brandon Crilly

New fears. Hidden clues. The Aspects cannot maintain what has been broken.

www.atthisarts.com

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 4h

A few people have asked if there will be a second #ChoicesAnthology

I'd LOVE to do one. There's MUCH more to explore

But it only happensif this one sells like hotcakes

So buy it, tell your friends about it, request it at your libraries & indie bookstores

Let's make a second one happen together

Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 6d

#ChoicesAnthology is the collective scream of people of marginalized genders facing the control and theft of our reproductive rights, filled with stories of terror, tragedy, resistance, and revenge

Grab your copy today books2read.com/u/3JYo9Q

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 4h

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 4h

😭😭😭 SUCH A SCAM

Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 4h

That sucks so bad 😭😭

Thankfully painkillers and Icyhot have dramatically reduced my pain, but I'm still cranky

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 5h

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 5h

Owwwwwww