Melinda Gramnaes
@melindagramnaes.bsky.social
An adventurer of words: alchemist, slayer, and occasional necromancer. Writer of dark fantasy, lit by wry wit (the fantasy and the writer). Sometimes artist. Constant dreamer.
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
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Many people have noted that the Primary / Social / Forums / Updates tabs are missing when you do this 👀. You can recreate these manually using the "Multiple Inbox" setup in settings. Basically, tell your inbox to include emails tagged "inbox" and exclude the social / forums / updates.
November 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Many people have noted that the Primary / Social / Forums / Updates tabs are missing when you do this 👀. You can recreate these manually using the "Multiple Inbox" setup in settings. Basically, tell your inbox to include emails tagged "inbox" and exclude the social / forums / updates.
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Fuck me. www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Fuck me. www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
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Good morning, my fellow writers and editors. Don't forget to take time today for your mental health and self-care. Smell the flowers. Stand up and stretch. Drink some water. Sacrifice something to the old gods...
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Good morning, my fellow writers and editors. Don't forget to take time today for your mental health and self-care. Smell the flowers. Stand up and stretch. Drink some water. Sacrifice something to the old gods...
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Keep the positivity. You aren’t powerless. Rejection doesn’t mean you’re a bad writer. You have a good story. It’s worth telling.
Most of all: love yourself.
#amquerying
#WritingCommunity 💜📚 #Writersky #Authors #Scifi #SFF 🪐📚
Most of all: love yourself.
#amquerying
#WritingCommunity 💜📚 #Writersky #Authors #Scifi #SFF 🪐📚
November 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Keep the positivity. You aren’t powerless. Rejection doesn’t mean you’re a bad writer. You have a good story. It’s worth telling.
Most of all: love yourself.
#amquerying
#WritingCommunity 💜📚 #Writersky #Authors #Scifi #SFF 🪐📚
Most of all: love yourself.
#amquerying
#WritingCommunity 💜📚 #Writersky #Authors #Scifi #SFF 🪐📚
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my sweet creature..
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 AM
my sweet creature..
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It occurred to me I've never actually drawn Drizzt before now 😂
October 17, 2024 at 3:10 PM
It occurred to me I've never actually drawn Drizzt before now 😂
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The irresistible urge to not do something you were planning to do because someone told you to do it.
October 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The irresistible urge to not do something you were planning to do because someone told you to do it.
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go.bsky.app/KUdgip
These are just filler peeps to make the pack. I'll do an open call on the next post
These are just filler peeps to make the pack. I'll do an open call on the next post
September 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
go.bsky.app/KUdgip
These are just filler peeps to make the pack. I'll do an open call on the next post
These are just filler peeps to make the pack. I'll do an open call on the next post
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psst
spooky season is coming
so you should fill your feed with dark artists
spooky season is coming
so you should fill your feed with dark artists
September 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
psst
spooky season is coming
so you should fill your feed with dark artists
spooky season is coming
so you should fill your feed with dark artists
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no no, Bingo was the FARMER's name-oh. the dog was "Bingo's Monster" or simply "The Monster"
August 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
no no, Bingo was the FARMER's name-oh. the dog was "Bingo's Monster" or simply "The Monster"
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I’m going to make a concerted effort to sell some of my original illustrations (and prints) for The Woman in Black this autumn. Autumn seems like the right time. Watch this space…
September 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I’m going to make a concerted effort to sell some of my original illustrations (and prints) for The Woman in Black this autumn. Autumn seems like the right time. Watch this space…
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It’s my birthday! 🎉 May I be so bold as to ask to share my art?
Below I’m going to drop some links (ko-fi tip jar, portrait commissions, contact for freelance) as all kinds of support are incredibly appreciated in these trying times! 💖
Below I’m going to drop some links (ko-fi tip jar, portrait commissions, contact for freelance) as all kinds of support are incredibly appreciated in these trying times! 💖
September 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
It’s my birthday! 🎉 May I be so bold as to ask to share my art?
Below I’m going to drop some links (ko-fi tip jar, portrait commissions, contact for freelance) as all kinds of support are incredibly appreciated in these trying times! 💖
Below I’m going to drop some links (ko-fi tip jar, portrait commissions, contact for freelance) as all kinds of support are incredibly appreciated in these trying times! 💖
Box--box--box--box--packin' all my shit again!
There's no discharge in the move!
On a related note, I just watched 28 Years Later. Amazing trailer. And credit to the film: I've never seen so many swinging spines and dicks in one movie.
There's no discharge in the move!
On a related note, I just watched 28 Years Later. Amazing trailer. And credit to the film: I've never seen so many swinging spines and dicks in one movie.
September 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Box--box--box--box--packin' all my shit again!
There's no discharge in the move!
On a related note, I just watched 28 Years Later. Amazing trailer. And credit to the film: I've never seen so many swinging spines and dicks in one movie.
There's no discharge in the move!
On a related note, I just watched 28 Years Later. Amazing trailer. And credit to the film: I've never seen so many swinging spines and dicks in one movie.
I'm not sure, but I think about two months of my life have been swallowed by moving house. I feel like I'm just emerging from a cave and everything is blindingly bright.
September 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I'm not sure, but I think about two months of my life have been swallowed by moving house. I feel like I'm just emerging from a cave and everything is blindingly bright.
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July 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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#WritingTips: Thesaurus Thursday!
While a very useful tool, please don't just say yes to every thesaurus suggestion. We've all seen that Friends episode.
Use a thesaurus as a discovery tool: have it point you to new words, then research those words to ensure they're appropriate for your uses.
<3
While a very useful tool, please don't just say yes to every thesaurus suggestion. We've all seen that Friends episode.
Use a thesaurus as a discovery tool: have it point you to new words, then research those words to ensure they're appropriate for your uses.
<3
June 26, 2025 at 9:32 PM
#WritingTips: Thesaurus Thursday!
While a very useful tool, please don't just say yes to every thesaurus suggestion. We've all seen that Friends episode.
Use a thesaurus as a discovery tool: have it point you to new words, then research those words to ensure they're appropriate for your uses.
<3
While a very useful tool, please don't just say yes to every thesaurus suggestion. We've all seen that Friends episode.
Use a thesaurus as a discovery tool: have it point you to new words, then research those words to ensure they're appropriate for your uses.
<3
Synchronicity (aka coincidence forbidden in fiction but abundant in real life): When my (possibly autistic) 4 year old, who has lately grown very curious about homonyms, gets to choose our next bedtime read and what he pulls off the shelf is Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin.
June 24, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Synchronicity (aka coincidence forbidden in fiction but abundant in real life): When my (possibly autistic) 4 year old, who has lately grown very curious about homonyms, gets to choose our next bedtime read and what he pulls off the shelf is Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin.
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[URGENT] Due to unexpected circumstances I'm in need of money to pay bills and move to a better place so I'm lowering my commission prices by ~50% for a month.
I would appreciate it a lot if you gave this a RT, thank you. ❤️
I opened a vgen account, you can order easily from here:
vgen.co/Demonyom
I would appreciate it a lot if you gave this a RT, thank you. ❤️
I opened a vgen account, you can order easily from here:
vgen.co/Demonyom
June 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
[URGENT] Due to unexpected circumstances I'm in need of money to pay bills and move to a better place so I'm lowering my commission prices by ~50% for a month.
I would appreciate it a lot if you gave this a RT, thank you. ❤️
I opened a vgen account, you can order easily from here:
vgen.co/Demonyom
I would appreciate it a lot if you gave this a RT, thank you. ❤️
I opened a vgen account, you can order easily from here:
vgen.co/Demonyom
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SAILOR ON THE SEAS OF FATE (1976)
Acrylic on Illustration Board - 30" X 20"
Over the years, I've illustrated 7 covers featuring Michael Moorcock's doomed anti-hero Elric of Melniboné. 1/5
Acrylic on Illustration Board - 30" X 20"
Over the years, I've illustrated 7 covers featuring Michael Moorcock's doomed anti-hero Elric of Melniboné. 1/5
June 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
SAILOR ON THE SEAS OF FATE (1976)
Acrylic on Illustration Board - 30" X 20"
Over the years, I've illustrated 7 covers featuring Michael Moorcock's doomed anti-hero Elric of Melniboné. 1/5
Acrylic on Illustration Board - 30" X 20"
Over the years, I've illustrated 7 covers featuring Michael Moorcock's doomed anti-hero Elric of Melniboné. 1/5
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Look, Bluey is a great show, but it has given my kids unrealistic expectations of how much time I actually have to play make-believe with them for.
June 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Look, Bluey is a great show, but it has given my kids unrealistic expectations of how much time I actually have to play make-believe with them for.
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Had to make a quick mock up
June 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Had to make a quick mock up
Regardless of time: I'm a cat chasing my own tail until I pass out.
ADHD at night: I could write a book. I could get my Ph.D. I could join a crafting group and make new friends. I could start a YouTube channel.
ADHD during the day: simple task too hard please try again tomorrow :(
ADHD during the day: simple task too hard please try again tomorrow :(
June 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Regardless of time: I'm a cat chasing my own tail until I pass out.