Brian McNett
@bmcnett.bsky.social
Radical Mycologist and Gnome Appreciator on full disability. "Serius profeshunal wirtor™" of EXTREMELY short fiction. SFWA member. Pronouns: he/him. Rather more than a bit ace. Will likely not notice you flirting with me.
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Brian McNett
@bmcnett.bsky.social
· Sep 14
Reliably Narrated Armageddon and Other Stories
Reliably Narrated Armageddon and Other Stories - Kindle edition by McNett, Brian. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Reliably Narrated Armageddon and Other Stories.
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I honestly think that @lanedraws.bsky.social knocked it out of the park, but this ebook edition doesn't do the full cover justice. The paperback will have the ENTIRE graphic including the back. But for now, the ebook is both economical and available for pre-order this very minute.
Releases 9/26.
Releases 9/26.
Alas, for my inability to relocate to Chicago, I'd *SO* do this. This Fellowship would rock on the resume of any writer who did it.
Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
Fellowship
theonion.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Alas, for my inability to relocate to Chicago, I'd *SO* do this. This Fellowship would rock on the resume of any writer who did it.
Not just throwing Admiral Bradley under the bus, but backing the bus up and running him over again multiple times.
"They... they... they..."
That's the sound of the bus being driven over Admiral Bradley.
That's the sound of the bus being driven over Admiral Bradley.
December 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Not just throwing Admiral Bradley under the bus, but backing the bus up and running him over again multiple times.
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Pete Hegseth Wakes Up At 3 P.M. With Dozen Missed Calls From The Hague
theonion.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I’ve been compromised. Mariah Carrey is on the sound system at the Fred Meyer.
December 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I’ve been compromised. Mariah Carrey is on the sound system at the Fred Meyer.
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hey, who's here for greenwashing AI blog.ecosia.org/ecosia-ai/
Is there a green AI alternative?
We’re building the world’s greenest AI. Find out how we’re harnessing new technology while continuing our mission of putting people and the planet first.
blog.ecosia.org
December 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
hey, who's here for greenwashing AI blog.ecosia.org/ecosia-ai/
Do I want a bowl of pho, or a subway sandwich?
December 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Do I want a bowl of pho, or a subway sandwich?
Making a note that a) Japanese 7-Elevens sell packaged cooked tongue and b) Canadian customs will confiscate that, so probably don't try to bring any back.
and furthermore, liver and onions are in fact delectable
so is tongue. when I came back to Canada customs made me surrender the packages of cooked tongue I brought from a Japanese 7-Eleven
so is tongue. when I came back to Canada customs made me surrender the packages of cooked tongue I brought from a Japanese 7-Eleven
December 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Making a note that a) Japanese 7-Elevens sell packaged cooked tongue and b) Canadian customs will confiscate that, so probably don't try to bring any back.
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Just emailed Grove Atlantic with info and documentation on this scam, about which I've gotten two recent reports. It's being run by publishing scammer WestPage Press. Impersonating publishers with fake contract offers is a very common ploy for this type of scam.
ICYMI #WritingCommunity Grove Atlantic is trying to track down scammers, and if you've encountered them, they'd like your help
cc @victoriastrauss.com
cc @victoriastrauss.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Just emailed Grove Atlantic with info and documentation on this scam, about which I've gotten two recent reports. It's being run by publishing scammer WestPage Press. Impersonating publishers with fake contract offers is a very common ploy for this type of scam.
Look... I only learned that Matthew *exist* by meeting him at WORLDCON in August. He had a new book out I hadn't read because I HAD MYSTERIOUSLY NEVER HEARD OF HIM.
This should never happen to anyone EVER AGAIN!
Everyone needs to live in anticipation of this book.
This should never happen to anyone EVER AGAIN!
Everyone needs to live in anticipation of this book.
“A story that speaks to our fractured time, and leaves us with both catharsis and hope. I too would risk everything to see the first rainfall on Mars. A lovely piece of work.” —Nathan Ballingrud, author of The Strange
@tordotcom.bsky.social
Coming Feb 17th
@tordotcom.bsky.social
Coming Feb 17th
December 2, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Look... I only learned that Matthew *exist* by meeting him at WORLDCON in August. He had a new book out I hadn't read because I HAD MYSTERIOUSLY NEVER HEARD OF HIM.
This should never happen to anyone EVER AGAIN!
Everyone needs to live in anticipation of this book.
This should never happen to anyone EVER AGAIN!
Everyone needs to live in anticipation of this book.
AI data centers IN SPAAAAACE!
No, they can't work. Not with the current tech. Not with solar power. Not at the current heat-inefficiencies. Chips need to be radiation-hardened. You need better thermal management, lower power requirements... A laundry list of things WE DON'T HAVE.
No, they can't work. Not with the current tech. Not with solar power. Not at the current heat-inefficiencies. Chips need to be radiation-hardened. You need better thermal management, lower power requirements... A laundry list of things WE DON'T HAVE.
AI data centres, in SPACE! Why DCs in space can’t work
YouTube video by Pivot to AI
youtu.be
December 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM
AI data centers IN SPAAAAACE!
No, they can't work. Not with the current tech. Not with solar power. Not at the current heat-inefficiencies. Chips need to be radiation-hardened. You need better thermal management, lower power requirements... A laundry list of things WE DON'T HAVE.
No, they can't work. Not with the current tech. Not with solar power. Not at the current heat-inefficiencies. Chips need to be radiation-hardened. You need better thermal management, lower power requirements... A laundry list of things WE DON'T HAVE.
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We're like 1 cameo away from fully funded, if anyone is feeling Elf-y!
Put us over the TOP: www.kickstarter.com/projects/jpl...
Put us over the TOP: www.kickstarter.com/projects/jpl...
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We're like 1 cameo away from fully funded, if anyone is feeling Elf-y!
Put us over the TOP: www.kickstarter.com/projects/jpl...
Put us over the TOP: www.kickstarter.com/projects/jpl...
Please help support this excellent comic book series in the final hours of the campaign.
3 hours left. About $460 to go to get funded.
Let's push this over the line.
Let's push this over the line.
December 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Please help support this excellent comic book series in the final hours of the campaign.
The New York Times is no longer the national paper of note. They're just too far gone for that. The national paper of note is now @theonion.com.
Kudos to @bencollins.bsky.social and his team for putting in the work of being a pain in the ass to those in power.
Kudos to @bencollins.bsky.social and his team for putting in the work of being a pain in the ass to those in power.
December 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The New York Times is no longer the national paper of note. They're just too far gone for that. The national paper of note is now @theonion.com.
Kudos to @bencollins.bsky.social and his team for putting in the work of being a pain in the ass to those in power.
Kudos to @bencollins.bsky.social and his team for putting in the work of being a pain in the ass to those in power.
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I remember Dawning Realization Month for the NFT people too. Think this is going to take much longer because of how wrapped up the whole economy is in this, but it really feels like it's happening.
Anecdotally on twitter seeing a big shift the last few days from every AI slop account saying every other creative field is “over” and they’re in control now to now posting about how nobody likes them and it’s not fair and they’ll persevere and real artists respect and uplift eachother
November 30, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I remember Dawning Realization Month for the NFT people too. Think this is going to take much longer because of how wrapped up the whole economy is in this, but it really feels like it's happening.
"A Marriage of Undead Inconvenience" is a Kindle Deal of the Day today. @stephanieburgis.bsky.social is AWESOME. This whole series is a must-read if you like romantasy tinged with horror (AND LIBRARIES).
Happy December! If you're in the US, you can snap up my cozy-spooky gothic rom-com novella A Marriage of Undead Inconvenience for just 99c, today only: www.amazon.com/Marriage-Und...
#romancelandia
#romancelandia
December 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
"A Marriage of Undead Inconvenience" is a Kindle Deal of the Day today. @stephanieburgis.bsky.social is AWESOME. This whole series is a must-read if you like romantasy tinged with horror (AND LIBRARIES).
I've helped fund this comic series in the past, but alas, my finances have TANKED of late. Best I can do it point to the fundraiser for the current book. This is a worthy series which should continue.
20 hours doesn't seem like a lot, but neither does the amount we have remaining.
There's still 2 big cameos, and some back cover cameos available, also the ENTIRE 7 ISSUE SERIES!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jpl...
There's still 2 big cameos, and some back cover cameos available, also the ENTIRE 7 ISSUE SERIES!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jpl...
December 1, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I've helped fund this comic series in the past, but alas, my finances have TANKED of late. Best I can do it point to the fundraiser for the current book. This is a worthy series which should continue.
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20 hours doesn't seem like a lot, but neither does the amount we have remaining.
There's still 2 big cameos, and some back cover cameos available, also the ENTIRE 7 ISSUE SERIES!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jpl...
There's still 2 big cameos, and some back cover cameos available, also the ENTIRE 7 ISSUE SERIES!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jpl...
December 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
“Artificial intelligence fairy dust” is being liberally sprinkled across the industry with no regard to the mathematics.
AI doesn’t add up if you neglect the mathematicians
We are failing to invest in the mathematical community at a time when we need it more than ever
www.ft.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
“Artificial intelligence fairy dust” is being liberally sprinkled across the industry with no regard to the mathematics.
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Today's the perfect day to support writers, artists, creators. If you're looking to shop for people during the holiday season, why not buy a book, commission an art piece, purchase an indie game, order some handmade jewelry? Your help means everything.
November 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Today's the perfect day to support writers, artists, creators. If you're looking to shop for people during the holiday season, why not buy a book, commission an art piece, purchase an indie game, order some handmade jewelry? Your help means everything.
This is the way.
For the past six weeks, an AI Facebook account has been pulling my history posts on Instagram and slopping out new captions, so I’ve been feeding it poison pills and its followers are having meltdowns in the comments. It’s been pretty spectacular.
November 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This is the way.
No, it's probably not the right time of day for an Essaim de Météores...
Audio by @ZacSpeaksGiant
YouTube video by Punkey Doodles
youtube.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
No, it's probably not the right time of day for an Essaim de Météores...
Never forget the New York Times' role in normalizing Nazis.
November 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Never forget the New York Times' role in normalizing Nazis.
"Historical medical frymblal & Environental features."
Something is seriously amiss over at Nature.
Something is seriously amiss over at Nature.
Medical frymblal: Nature’s latest AI-generated paper
Factor Fexcectorn on the autism bicycle
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUY3... - video
pivottoai.libsyn.com/20251128-med... - podcast
time: 6 min 32 sec
Factor Fexcectorn on the autism bicycle
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUY3... - video
pivottoai.libsyn.com/20251128-med... - podcast
time: 6 min 32 sec
November 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
"Historical medical frymblal & Environental features."
Something is seriously amiss over at Nature.
Something is seriously amiss over at Nature.
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The only reason to go kill the survivors and lie about it is because you knew the boat wasn’t carrying drugs
5/ Administration explanation to Congress seems to be a bold-face falsehood: claiming double-tap strike was to clear debris, not to kill survivors.
"That explanation has prompted frustration among some members of Congress who say they believe the Pentagon was deceptive."
"That explanation has prompted frustration among some members of Congress who say they believe the Pentagon was deceptive."
November 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The only reason to go kill the survivors and lie about it is because you knew the boat wasn’t carrying drugs
I notice it a whole lot.
I don’t know if anyone else notices or cares, but when I see a presentation in which the speaker uses obviously generated-AI images to illustrate their slides, it makes me immediately less confident in whatever other content they’re presenting.
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I notice it a whole lot.