Little update. Mostly been off bsky coz I've had some complications involving fevers, bleeding. It's been a rough six weeks, physically, mentally, emotionally. Would have liked to have rested but I gotta pay for the hospital bills and various tests and medications. Anything you can spare will help.

Hi #portfolioday!

„Saleh Al Jafarawi's murder is a gut
wrenching reminder that, in spite
of the declared ceasefire, Palestinians
are still not safe.“

Original post here:
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#Journalism #Gaza

I have never, ever heard a reader say their problem is too few books on the market.

I’ve heard MANY say there are so many that it’s hard to find *quality* reads, which is why they’re loyal to certain authors + publishers.

This “business” is solving a problem that doesn’t exist, using stolen work

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Reminder that the ADHD Awareness bundle is out not, hosted by @eliseswritings.bsky.social . 22 Books by authors with ADHD/featuring ADHD characters. It runs until the 15th of October, so get them while you can.
(Includes my latests book, Rage from a Cage!

Activists joined five Indonesian vessels financed through Indonesian public donations for the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission involving at least 44 countries, aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade of Gaza www.thejakartapost.com/world/2025/1...

a spider can fly on a current of air

It's back? Founded by the old crew, including Chris Baty. They promise not to allow AI and guarantee the safety of young participants. So far the site has links to writing resources. Am currently watching from afar.
nano2.org

#FirstDraftFall has officially started!!! We are SO excited to write alongside all of you!!

If you're looking for more support than the Bluesky prompts + chats, join our Sustaining Membership Program for access to the Pro Discord with weekly write-ins, monthly socials & more

Last repost: Been in love with M-W since I got a copy of the New World Dictionary for a birthday gift.

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

Jane Goodall was one of perhaps a handful of people I've ever heard speak, like the Dalai Lama, who you just feel their presence and aura as someone truly special.

Truly was glad I got to be around her in person, once - something I won't ever forget. 🙏

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Another alternative: Write 30k words in 30 days in November. The event takes place four times a year.
thirty30k.com

Sending all the love. 🤍

When my grandfather died in 2004, I was 11. At his home in Nijmegen I found a battered briefcase, unopened for years. Inside: photos, consular forms and letters — a history of falling empire, colonial decoupling and rising nationalism that marked those who lived it.

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Looks like a new type of Pokemon.

Did a project. Get paid. Bought a book with the money, a book which would have been useful during the work on the project. Might this be an example of a funny irony...

A powerful speech by Ahmed al-Sharaa that reminded us that the oppressed and tormented Syrian people, after years of suffering under the Assad regime, whose barrel bombs were no different from the 2,000-pound bombs dropped by Israel on the neighborhoods and refugee camps in Gaza, have finally won.

It's my birthday!
I don't usually make that public—too many birthday greetings make me want to crawl under a rock—but this year, I have some requests!
If you're willing to do even one of these, I would appreciate it deeply.

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Hi, I'm Katy an Illustrator from the UK.

I love to paint anything fantasy - especially dragons and have worked on a number of ttrpg books, boardgames and book covers.

You can find my portfolio here - www.kovah.co.uk

I've also co-authored a book - www.sulbook.com

The trigger, context, meaning, and impact of the massive anti-corruption protests across the Philippines. We gathered 100,000 people in Manila on September 21. My latest piece for @thediplomat.com

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🌸 Upcoming Events 🌸
I'll be at Flights of Foundry this year, with an artist's showcase! Come say hi if you can, I could use friendly support 😁

I'll also be chatting on a couple of panels. More info on timing in alt text and this post:
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#art #SupportArtists

I always share this quote, which I *hope* speaks to them at least a little.