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Goodman Games @goodmangames.bsky.social · 1d

Jennell Jaquays was a pioneering creator in both tabletop and video gaming.

She created two immense and now legendary adventures, Dark Tower and The Caverns of Thracia. Nearly 50 years later, both are now beloved by a new generation of players.

Read more: goodman-games.com/remembering-...

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Tasha Suri @tashasuri.bsky.social · 7h

"This shows that if Israel, with the whole world watching, can treat a well-known, white person with a Swedish passport this way, just imagine what they do to Palestinians behind closed doors."

Edvin Alpros Ⓜ️ antisocial dominans minister @edvinalpros.bsky.social · 12h

www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/25...

Greta Thunberg: “They kicked me every time the flag touched my face”

– Greta Thunberg on her days in Israeli captivity Beating, kicking, and threats of being gassed in cages. Greta Thunberg and several others from the flotilla ar

www.aftonbladet.se

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James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 5h

All links now handily available on my website: james-bennett.org

There's a free story on the linked blog too!

📚💙🏳️‍🌈 #WednesdayPromo

James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 11d

Seeing as we're having a 🌈SUPER GAY DAY🌈, I made a promo post for my profile. All links to independent outlets are in the alt text (or sail the Big River if it suits).

Featuring my British Fantasy Award winning story "Morta" and three shortlisted anthologies.

All gay. All slay. All day. 🏳️‍🌈☠️📚💙

An angel with eviscerated wings and bandages to cover his wounds is the cover for my short story collection Preaching To The Perverted. White feathers drift in the background.

https://www.lethepressbooks.com/product-page/preaching-to-the-perverted

The red flock wallpaper cover of The Dust of the Red Rose Knight. A phallic sword hilt rises on the left of the image.

https://www.booksonthehill.co.uk/product/the-dust-of-the-red-rose-knight/

The cover of I Want That Twink Obliterated. A green giant looks over a space magician and warrior on a cratered planet in the foreground.

https://www.bona-books.com/shop/p/product-1-275tn

Two red devils entwined makes up the special edition of The Book of Queer Saints Vol I

https://www.wayfaringbooksellers.com/product/the-book-of-queer-saints-volume-1-edited-by-mae-murray/6431

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 19h

I'm a little bit absurdly excited to be attending the Sea-Meow cat convention in Seattle on November 1-2. I have a spot in the programming to chat (pun intended) about my journey with Elsie, the tiny talking tyrant (ahem, I mean, cat) who lives with me. www.seameowconvention.com

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Paul Cornell @paulcornell.bsky.social · 6h

My midweek Blog leads on The Lychford Collection being out now, how to find us at Thought Bubble and me writing the intro for a great comics series! www.paulcornell.com/2025/10/the-...

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Juliet E McKenna @julietemckenna.bsky.social · 5h

In other news: Angry Robot Books has acquired Juliet E. McKenna’s The Riven Kingdom, described as a “fresh and gripping fantasy” that “blends politics, religion, and a battle for a dead king’s throne, perfect for fans of the Realm of the Elderlings series.”
britishfantasysociety.org/book-news-an...

Book News: Angry Robot Acquires New Juliet E. McKenna Novel – The British Fantasy Society

britishfantasysociety.org

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 5h

Ahhhhh congrats!!!

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 10h

Ah merci! Je dois passsr pour la grippe, je vais combiner

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 10h

"Calling shame without shaming"

Kate Manne @katemanne.bsky.social · 23h

When progressive politicians like Mamdani lead--and call up, not out, appealing to voters' best selves--they win katemanne.substack.com/p/this-is-ho...

This is How We Win

The role of pride and calling up—not calling out—in bigotry abolitionism.

katemanne.substack.com

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Edwy Plenel @edwyplenel.bsky.social · 21h

La vérité du projet de budget Lecornu pour 2026 : pour l’assurance maladie et les missions non régaliennes de l’État, il est aussi austère que celui proposé par Bayrou. Pis, il épargne considérablement les ultrariches et les grandes entreprises. www.mediapart.fr/journal/econ...

Ultrariches épargnés, austérité dans la santé : le budget Lecornu déçoit d’emblée

Pour ce qui concerne l’assurance maladie et les missions non régaliennes de l’État, le projet de budget Lecornu pour 2026 est aussi austère que celui proposé en juillet par François Bayrou. Pis, il é…

www.mediapart.fr

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XP78_ @xp78.bsky.social · 21h

Retrouvez @outrelivres.fr au micro de @actusf.bsky.social parler de la sortie de son dernier livre "L'Horreur venue du Japon" paru chez Ynnis Editions.

podcast.ausha.co/actusf/l-hor...

L'Horreur venue du Japon... Entretien avec Stéphanie Chaptal ! | Ausha

L'horreur a le vent en poupe en ce moment. hier un peu ringard, voici que le fantastique et l'horreur ont fait leur grand retour ces dernières années. Avec des imaginaires occidentaux mais aussi d'ail...

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 20h

New Book Releases: October 14, 2025

Visit our bookshop.org page to purchase this week’s new books and support your local bookstore. And us! Amara, Brittany: The Bleeding Woods (Amazon/47North 978-1662534102, $16.99, 267p…

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Sam J Miller @sentencebender.bsky.social · 1d

This freshly-hatched horror story has possibly my favorite title of any story I've ever written. I give you....

"Courtney Lovecraft's Book of the Dead"

Free to read, at @nightmare-magazine.com !!

www.nightmare-magazine.com/fiction/cour...

Courtney Lovecraft’s Book of the Dead - Nightmare Magazine

Honey, the spirits are here with us tonight and they are deeply disappointed. [audience laughter] Momma, do you not own a mirror? Did you think you looked cute when you walked out of your house tonigh...

www.nightmare-magazine.com

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 21h

Or supplements, yeah

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Victor Manibo @victormanibo.com · 5d

THE VILLA, ONCE BELOVED advance copies are up for grabs in this goodreads giveaway! Be one of the first to get a hold of my upcoming gothic horror, perfect for spooky season. Details below

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 22h

So much love

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Comic Book Club @comicbookclub.bsky.social · 1d

Drew Struzan, iconic poster artist of Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and Star Wars, among others, has died at age 78.

Drew Struzan, Iconic Poster Artist Of Star Wars And Indiana Jones, Dead At Age 78

Drew Struzan, iconic poster artist of Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and Star Wars, among others, has died at age 78.

comicbookclublive.com

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 1d

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 1d

♥️ thank you!

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 1d

Yeah I don't think there's anything wrong with making your own judgment but you gotta have the expertise

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Kate Clancy @kateclancy.bsky.social · 1d

I am being asked to tell my department which pieces of lab equipment should be supported with backup power because they expect rolling blackouts and brownouts in 2026 due to increased energy demands from AI. In case you're wondering how my day is going.

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 1d

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Dane 🔜 NYCC AA L-34 @monkeyminion.com · 1d

Just saw on IG that Drew Struzan has died. RIP to the man who painted my childhood.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom by Struzan

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 1d

Pretty sure "I'm going to tan in the sun" should come with "I will apply some sunscreen" yeah

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 1d

Well it's more that to eliminate them you basically need to build an extra search engine on top of the ai
So not cost effective at all
Also probably intractable yeah

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 1d

Yeepppp

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