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Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 16m

I'm teaching 7 writing intensive courses and am process forward, so the volume of writing and reading I do for work pretty much burns me out on words every day.

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Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 12h

I miss writing creatively.

I want to do it, but I have almost certainly written at least 100,000 words of student feedback in the last 8 weeks, and I'm burnt out on words. I dunno how to fix that.

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Apex Magazine (is funding for 2026!) 🎉 @apexmag.bsky.social · 20h

It finally feels like autumn in our neck of the woods, and you know what that means — our Kickstarter exclusive hoodie has arrived! 🧥✨

Bundle up in our 2026 design, featuring an eco-inspired take on our iconic alien head logo 🍄🌿👽 Available only on Kickstarter! ⬇️

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ape...

"KS Exclusive Hoodie"
A black zip-up hoodie with a small upper righthand design, and a larger back design, both in white.

A closeup of the right breast-pocket design: A celestial Hercules beetle on top of the text: "APEX MAGAZINE"

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Evan Torner @guyintheblackhat.bsky.social · 18h

University of Cincinnati is hiring tenure-track in Games and Animation this cycle. I'm search committee chair and can answer any questions related to the position. Our program is intensive, studio-based, and collaborative, and we welcome industry folks who have MAs/MFAs!

jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinna...

Assistant Professor, Games and Animation, School of Art, College of DAAP

jobs.uc.edu

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Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 18h

Over on YouTube, you'll find me releasing more #gaming videos (Roblox, etc), geeky subjects, & things that'll make you giggle. I'm having a blast with it & hope to keep it up for a while!

Check it out. Leave a comment (I respond to everyone)! Bonus points for subs!

youtube.com/@alphabe...

Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 18h

Jokes on them. I run it in a browser that blocks ads.

But also: yes, you should stop paying them. Vote with your wallet here. There are other services.

I hate this timeline.

Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 1d

Spotify is now running recruitment ads for ICE.

It’s time to cancel your account.

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Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 18h

My day thus far:

Taught classes. They went well.

Drove up the wrong way to my county admin building because the signs saying not to were green and I didn't think a tiny green sign that didn't block the way would mean the obvious 2 way was a one way.

Showed up too early for my appt.

Went bald.

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Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 21h

There are exceptions. I especially appreciate when pop history books tell you they are operating within the constraints of a story and then point you to additional works to read to fill the gaps.

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Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 21h

I lack the authority to assess these books properly because it isn't my field. So I rely heavily on the credibility of the author and the publisher, and too often, popular history books lack both...

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Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 21h

Books like this are the reason I struggle with historical research that isn't aggressively academic or primary source. There is far too much leeway granted outside of those spaces for me to trust most of it.

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Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 21h

That pretty much kills any interest I have on that book. Even if I accept the framing, the presentation is deeply unserious and pathetically simple.

Michael Hobbes @michaelhobbes.bsky.social · 1d

"Sapiens" is so normal for the first 70,000 years of human history but then goes absolutely buckwild as soon as it gets to colonialism

Had the Aztecs and Incas shown a bit more interest in the world surrounding them - and had they known what the Spaniards had done to their neighbours - they might have resisted the Spanish conquest more keenly and successfully.

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Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 1d

If you're hanging out on other socials and want to find me OR you just want to know about all the things I do, I've got a handy link page just for you!

Includes my various profiles, newsletter, Patreon, Twitch, website, podcast, and more!

Follow me wherever you like. :)

shaunduke.net/duketh...

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C. E. Aubin @ceaubin.bsky.social · 1d

What The Hell Is Going On, a thread:

I’ve seen some thinkpieces and posts about Portland protests that fail to understand the long-term hyperspecificity of Portland culture/humor, and frame it as a sort of shitposting meme-pilled ironic thing. Which is wrong.

So I’m gonna give you my breakdown.

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Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 2d

Sorry all. No stream tonight. Turns out we won't be home from Minneapolis in time, plus I have work to finish that takes priority.

Next Sunday, though, will be a Boar'd to Death Mistlands nightmare to amuse!

Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 2d

They didn't write it.

Marjorie James Keenan @unenthusiast.com · 3d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

rm -rf ~/

hammancheez @hammancheez.bsky.social · 3d

"The chancellor approved it"

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Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 2d

Sad to learn that Diane Keaton passed. I've enjoyed so much of her work, and she leaves a remarkable film legacy for future generations to enjoy.

A more recent film of hers that I particularly enjoyed was 2018's Book Club (w/ other greats), which I recommend watching in her honor.

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Ann VanderMeer @annvandermeer.bsky.social · 3d

Hello, my friends! Look what I have! This magnificent book by Marty Cahill was released a few weeks ago. I pre-ordered it but wasn't able to pick it up until today. I can't wait to dive in. Congratulations, Marty! 🎉🥳

Bookcover for Audition For The Fox by Martin Cahill.

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Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 4d

I am very fond of Near Dark myself.

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Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 4d

The thing I need to know is what makes this interesting beyond its premise. The director? Is that it? Cause that seems to be it here.

NPR @npr.org · 4d

A single nuclear warhead, of unknown origin, is heading toward the U.S. mainland in Kathryn Bigelow's new Netflix film. It's an unnerving scenario — but it's also thrilling to watch. n.pr/48przga

Every moment pops in the nuclear thriller 'A House of Dynamite'

A single nuclear warhead, of unknown origin, is heading toward the U.S. mainland in Kathryn Bigelow's new Netflix film. It's an unnerving scenario — but it's also thrilling to watch.

n.pr

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Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 4d

If you’re looking for an editor for your fiction, consider hiring me!

I provide editing services via The Duke of Editing, including novel assessments + most levels of editing! I’ve worked with indies and publishers! #writing

Also: my clients say I'm nice!

thedukeofediting.com...

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Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 4d

Today, I learned a giant rat trained to detect TB retired after 7 years. Her name was Carolina, and she joined another retiree named Gilbert.

The world has good things, too.

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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 5d

31 Days of Horror: Day 10-- Why I Love Horror by Poet @pedroiniguez.bsky.social.

So excited to share his voice with all of you

raforallhorror.blogspot.com/2025/10/31-d...

31 Days of Horror: Day 10-- Why I Love Horror by Poet Pedro Iniguez

Today and tomorrow I have something a little different. I am featuring award winning dark speculative poets and their Why I Love Horror es...

raforallhorror.blogspot.com

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Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 5d

IT IS TIME! Laughs are coming.

The Skiffy and Fanty Show @skiffyandfanty.com · 5d

We're just a couple of hours from go time for our special live Torture Cinema show!

Join us at 7 PM Central for a giggly discussion about Harry and the Hendersons (1987)!

Where? On Twitch!

twitch.tv/alphabetst...

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The Skiffy and Fanty Show @skiffyandfanty.com · 5d

Tonight is a make-up podcast night. We're finally making that Torture Cinema episode we missed!

Join us at 7 PM Central as we talk about Harry and the Hendersons (1987)! Right on Twitch!

twitch.tv/alphabetst...

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Grand Admiral Shaun Duke @shaunduke.net · 5d

A friendly reminder that you can find me live on Twitch every Wed and Sun at 6 PM Central!

I talk about science fiction and other geeky subjects, play games (sometimes in alphabetical order) and get into shenanigans. #gaming

Give me a follow. Join a stream sometime!

twitch.tv/alphabetst...

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