D Franklin
@dlibris.bsky.social
Weegie bookseller and book enthusiast. SFF reader. Co-head of Programme, Eastercon 2027. Angry queer. Nonbinary. They/them.
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the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
MY KIDS: so why are there muppets in the AUDIENCE
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
February 8, 2026 at 6:22 AM
the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
Brennan Lee Mulligan. Tobias Forge (as Papa). Ncuti Gatwa. All very different options and very different shows but that's sort of the point.
Who do you want to guest host a potential revival of The Muppet Show?
Here’s Who We Want to Guest Host ‘The Muppet Show’ If It’s Revived
February 8, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Brennan Lee Mulligan. Tobias Forge (as Papa). Ncuti Gatwa. All very different options and very different shows but that's sort of the point.
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Feel like the impact of the Guardian’s “EXCLUSIVE: Substack Profits From Nazis” headline is spoiled a little by the entire row of Related Stories at the bottom being ”Substack ❤️s Nazis” stories from the last several years
February 7, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Feel like the impact of the Guardian’s “EXCLUSIVE: Substack Profits From Nazis” headline is spoiled a little by the entire row of Related Stories at the bottom being ”Substack ❤️s Nazis” stories from the last several years
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A police procedural in an alternative history Britain split between Celts, Saxons and the Norse? I'm looking forward to this event in Glasgow, come along if you fancy finding out more.
#Glasgow Join our Cameron Johnson for an evening with James Alistair Henry - creator of Green Wing, Smack the Pony, and now new novel Pagans! Get your tickets for 13th Feb at Waterstones Argyle ST below:
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @jamesbluecat.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
@cameronjohnston.bsky.social @jamesbluecat.bsky.social @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social
An Evening with James Alistair Henry | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with James Alistair Henry today.
www.waterstones.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM
A police procedural in an alternative history Britain split between Celts, Saxons and the Norse? I'm looking forward to this event in Glasgow, come along if you fancy finding out more.
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What do you call someone whose instinct, confronted by evidence that their policies are contributing to a massive increase in deaths, is to cover it up? And should that person be a Labour Minister? Or in prison?
New data shows surge in trans kids’ suicides following healthcare rollbacks | Good Law Project
A freedom of information request by Good Law Project has found that deaths by suicide of trans young people under 18 surged following the withdrawal of gender-affirming healthcare
goodlawproject.org
February 7, 2026 at 4:24 PM
What do you call someone whose instinct, confronted by evidence that their policies are contributing to a massive increase in deaths, is to cover it up? And should that person be a Labour Minister? Or in prison?
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how do you write this story without noting there was a campaign literally called SUBSTACKERS AGAINST NAZIS in…2023
Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters
Exclusive: Site takes a cut of subscriptions to content that promotes far-right ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:14 PM
how do you write this story without noting there was a campaign literally called SUBSTACKERS AGAINST NAZIS in…2023
This isn't news to anyone who has followed people like @annaleen.bsky.social or @sarahgailey.bsky.social or many others for a while, but I'm glad it's getting wider coverage
February 7, 2026 at 5:52 PM
This isn't news to anyone who has followed people like @annaleen.bsky.social or @sarahgailey.bsky.social or many others for a while, but I'm glad it's getting wider coverage
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Watched the new Muppet Show special last night, and it was just the closest thing to perfect. Sabrina Carpenter is amazing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrFs...
The Muppet Show | Sabrina Carpenter & Miss Piggy | Disney+
YouTube video by Disney Plus
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Watched the new Muppet Show special last night, and it was just the closest thing to perfect. Sabrina Carpenter is amazing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrFs...
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this is the question.
"If Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein disqualifies him from holding power, why does the company controlled by Epstein's business partner and co-owner retain access to the UK's most sensitive national security infrastructure?"
Peter Thiel. Jeffrey Epstein. Palantir. The UK Government.
Peter Thiel. Jeffrey Epstein. Palantir. The UK Government.
Jeffrey Epstein Co-Owned Venture Fund with Palantir Founder as it Entered UK Government
The Russian connected convicted sex trafficker co-owned a fund with Peter Thiel, now embedded in Britain’s most critical infrastructure with the help of Peter Mandelson
bylinetimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:41 PM
this is the question.
I think, @tkingfisher.com, you should see if @orbitbooks.bsky.social can swing a collab with these folks for Daggerbound...
youtube.com/shorts/QxpxV...
youtube.com/shorts/QxpxV...
Talking Swords are ANNOYING! #Sword #fantasy #funny
YouTube video by Sellsword Arts
youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:07 PM
I think, @tkingfisher.com, you should see if @orbitbooks.bsky.social can swing a collab with these folks for Daggerbound...
youtube.com/shorts/QxpxV...
youtube.com/shorts/QxpxV...
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I hadn’t known this. Two men who were accused of sexual abuse on the Shitty Media Men document that I created back in 2017 reached out to Michael Wolff for help as they looked to sue me, and Wolf forwarded their concerns to Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein offered to help. www.jmail.world/thread/EFTA0...
February 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM
I hadn’t known this. Two men who were accused of sexual abuse on the Shitty Media Men document that I created back in 2017 reached out to Michael Wolff for help as they looked to sue me, and Wolf forwarded their concerns to Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein offered to help. www.jmail.world/thread/EFTA0...
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This is a great time to get off Substack. Beehive and Ghost are good alternatives.
As an added benefit, your blog won't be driving traffic to Nazis and their sycophants.
As an added benefit, your blog won't be driving traffic to Nazis and their sycophants.
The popular blogging platform Substack – used by numerous British comic creators to promote their work – has suffered a data breach. The company is warning users to take extra caution with any emails or text messages you receive…
https://downthetubes.net/substack-data-breach-hits-comic-creators/
https://downthetubes.net/substack-data-breach-hits-comic-creators/
February 5, 2026 at 7:14 AM
This is a great time to get off Substack. Beehive and Ghost are good alternatives.
As an added benefit, your blog won't be driving traffic to Nazis and their sycophants.
As an added benefit, your blog won't be driving traffic to Nazis and their sycophants.
Archaeology not only as justification for, but in this case actively a weapon of, ethnic cleansing and land grabbing
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
‘A violation of our history’: Palestinian uproar over Israel’s plan to seize historic West Bank site
Residents of Sebastia say heritage project is pretext for massive land grab and expansion of Jewish settlements
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Archaeology not only as justification for, but in this case actively a weapon of, ethnic cleansing and land grabbing
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
I've just read this and, look. It's far from an original thought at this point but I don't see how the world recovers from watching, allowing, encouraging this genocide, this barbarity, perpetrated by Israel.
www.plutobooks.com/product/gaza...
www.plutobooks.com/product/gaza...
Gaza - Pluto Press
A doctor’s personal and unfiltered diary of the war in Gaza
www.plutobooks.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:23 PM
I've just read this and, look. It's far from an original thought at this point but I don't see how the world recovers from watching, allowing, encouraging this genocide, this barbarity, perpetrated by Israel.
www.plutobooks.com/product/gaza...
www.plutobooks.com/product/gaza...
"Ceasefire". The genocide is ongoing, only now under the pretence of peace.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Israeli strikes kill at least 21 in Gaza as Rafah patient crossings halted
Six children among dead as Israeli agency restricts evacuations two days after crossing to Egypt reopened
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:09 PM
"Ceasefire". The genocide is ongoing, only now under the pretence of peace.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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I will just continue to say, opsec does matter, now more than ever.
Please do not look to Johnny-come-lately "all the anarchists I don't like are feds, actually" adventurists for opsec advice.
Especially when they've spent the past 48 hours saying it's good and virtuous to snitch-record protesters
Please do not look to Johnny-come-lately "all the anarchists I don't like are feds, actually" adventurists for opsec advice.
Especially when they've spent the past 48 hours saying it's good and virtuous to snitch-record protesters
February 4, 2026 at 8:58 PM
I will just continue to say, opsec does matter, now more than ever.
Please do not look to Johnny-come-lately "all the anarchists I don't like are feds, actually" adventurists for opsec advice.
Especially when they've spent the past 48 hours saying it's good and virtuous to snitch-record protesters
Please do not look to Johnny-come-lately "all the anarchists I don't like are feds, actually" adventurists for opsec advice.
Especially when they've spent the past 48 hours saying it's good and virtuous to snitch-record protesters
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I'm still processing the news. I loved this gig so much. Getting to shout about great books by especially newer authors has been one of the most uncomplicated sources of joy in my life, and I'm gonna be sad about this for a long time.
the Post news is gutting for many reasons, but I can’t help focusing on the books section—how great it was, and how essential. So many worthy books barely get reviewed. I’ve had authors reach out to thank me because mine was the only post-pub coverage they got. Just awful for readers & for writers.
February 4, 2026 at 7:13 PM
I'm still processing the news. I loved this gig so much. Getting to shout about great books by especially newer authors has been one of the most uncomplicated sources of joy in my life, and I'm gonna be sad about this for a long time.
Jury nullification for the win.
And if you needed to understand why the government want to get rid of jury trials, look no further than this.
And if you needed to understand why the government want to get rid of jury trials, look no further than this.
A truly hideous right wing smear campaign against these six activists for exercising their free speech rights to protest - and confronted with the evidence all six have been acquitted.
Palestine Action activists cleared of aggravated burglary at Israeli defence firm site
None of the six activists were convicted of any offence over break-in at Elbit Systems factory near Bristol in 2024
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Jury nullification for the win.
And if you needed to understand why the government want to get rid of jury trials, look no further than this.
And if you needed to understand why the government want to get rid of jury trials, look no further than this.
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Interesting! You could go quite meta there: from Quixote's POV he's a human, and all the other characters as Muppets, but when we switch to Sancho's POV Quixote is a Muppet and the other characters are human.
February 4, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Interesting! You could go quite meta there: from Quixote's POV he's a human, and all the other characters as Muppets, but when we switch to Sancho's POV Quixote is a Muppet and the other characters are human.
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World's least surprising stat, now with alt text:
February 3, 2026 at 10:20 PM
World's least surprising stat, now with alt text:
In some good news, thankfully this argument carried the day and we're not importing the tremendously harmful Nordic Model. Full decriminalisation now!
"Scotland for Decrim argues that only by fully removing punitive laws do sex workers gain 'the power to choose when and how we work'."
Green MSP Maggie Chapman speaks at Unbuyable Bill debate and says there is 'another way'
LIVE blog: www.heraldscotland.com/news...
@gabymckay.bsky.social
Green MSP Maggie Chapman speaks at Unbuyable Bill debate and says there is 'another way'
LIVE blog: www.heraldscotland.com/news...
@gabymckay.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 9:41 PM
In some good news, thankfully this argument carried the day and we're not importing the tremendously harmful Nordic Model. Full decriminalisation now!
Watching The Voice of Hind Rajab, one is forcefully reminded of the way the Israeli army used a six year old child as bait to murder emergency responders, before murdering the child.
And one is confronted with the impossibility of living in the world in which that happened consequence free.
And one is confronted with the impossibility of living in the world in which that happened consequence free.
February 3, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Watching The Voice of Hind Rajab, one is forcefully reminded of the way the Israeli army used a six year old child as bait to murder emergency responders, before murdering the child.
And one is confronted with the impossibility of living in the world in which that happened consequence free.
And one is confronted with the impossibility of living in the world in which that happened consequence free.
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In a world where every single children's book written by an LGBT author risks getting banned and the author pedojacketed by pedo-protecting republican politicians I really don't wanna use rhetoric that encourages this kind of attitude
Okay please shit on jkr
But don’t use the logic “it’s suspicious an adult wanted to make a magical world for children”
Bc that’s how you get “everyone who works on media for children should be jailed” ass logic
But don’t use the logic “it’s suspicious an adult wanted to make a magical world for children”
Bc that’s how you get “everyone who works on media for children should be jailed” ass logic
February 3, 2026 at 6:48 PM
In a world where every single children's book written by an LGBT author risks getting banned and the author pedojacketed by pedo-protecting republican politicians I really don't wanna use rhetoric that encourages this kind of attitude
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My favorite (derogatory) climate denier argument: emissions reduction in one state will not fix all of climate change, so we shouldn’t do anything.
A perfect distillation of the sterile cult of individualism, right there.
A perfect distillation of the sterile cult of individualism, right there.
February 3, 2026 at 6:46 PM
My favorite (derogatory) climate denier argument: emissions reduction in one state will not fix all of climate change, so we shouldn’t do anything.
A perfect distillation of the sterile cult of individualism, right there.
A perfect distillation of the sterile cult of individualism, right there.