Adam McLain
@adamjmclain.bsky.social
Spend my days reading, writing, and teaching, so in my own lil utopia.
UConn, studying American law, literature, and dystopia.
Gwenivere’s dad.
amclain.com
UConn, studying American law, literature, and dystopia.
Gwenivere’s dad.
amclain.com
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Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
Trying a new thing of not putting any items on the to do list for holidays and weekends. Let’s see if it works? Gwen’s probably happy about this personal and professional development.
November 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Trying a new thing of not putting any items on the to do list for holidays and weekends. Let’s see if it works? Gwen’s probably happy about this personal and professional development.
Public parks if Pleasant Grove v. Summum wasn’t protecting us.
November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Public parks if Pleasant Grove v. Summum wasn’t protecting us.
Who knew writing poetry could be so fun (and devastating, but mostly fun)?
November 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Who knew writing poetry could be so fun (and devastating, but mostly fun)?
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A lot of you have asked for my take on this, and while anyone can use the fae in a book, you should be aware they are not ~exactly open source and they ~will ask you to sign a contract! Don’t worry. You won’t need to bring a pen 🙂
Turning into my father one "the problem is no one reads enough books these days" grumble at a time
November 21, 2025 at 3:19 AM
A lot of you have asked for my take on this, and while anyone can use the fae in a book, you should be aware they are not ~exactly open source and they ~will ask you to sign a contract! Don’t worry. You won’t need to bring a pen 🙂
Every time I get up to grab something, I have to yell at my dog to stay put because she thinks I'm getting up to go and do something, and she, of course, needs to be there.
She knows not the meaning of rest.
(She's supposed to be resting post-surgery)
She knows not the meaning of rest.
(She's supposed to be resting post-surgery)
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Every time I get up to grab something, I have to yell at my dog to stay put because she thinks I'm getting up to go and do something, and she, of course, needs to be there.
She knows not the meaning of rest.
(She's supposed to be resting post-surgery)
She knows not the meaning of rest.
(She's supposed to be resting post-surgery)
we live in a facility.
November 9, 2025 at 1:36 AM
we live in a facility.
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Calls for reviews & essays: February 2026
Calls for Reviews & Essays: February 2026
The Ancillary Review of Books publishes reviews and essays with an emphasis on utopian impulses and systemic injustices. ARB seeks to build a community of radical thinkers writing about amazing, sp…
ancillaryreviewofbooks.org
November 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Calls for reviews & essays: February 2026
Enjoyed reading this one after reading KBJ’s memoir. Probably going to pick up ACB’s next.
November 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Enjoyed reading this one after reading KBJ’s memoir. Probably going to pick up ACB’s next.
First episode! Make sure you’ve read through Wind and Truth… spoilers abound…
Now available: Season 1, Episode 1: Dispensations: Kalak's Kinship with History. In which we discuss the Prelude to the Stormlight Archive. Cover art by Micah Epstein.
stormingjourney.com/dispensation...
stormingjourney.com/dispensation...
October 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
First episode! Make sure you’ve read through Wind and Truth… spoilers abound…
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I'm running a Kickstarter campaign for the relaunch of my queer, epic fantasy series 'The Tides That Reign!'
These Author Preferred Editions will include new artwork, story notes, and more! Plus, it will be the first chance to get your hands on BOOK 3!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rdp...
These Author Preferred Editions will include new artwork, story notes, and more! Plus, it will be the first chance to get your hands on BOOK 3!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rdp...
Coming soon: The Tides That Reign: Books I - III
The deluxe, Author's Preferred Editions for the initial three installments in the queer, dark epic fantasy saga The Tides That Reign.
www.kickstarter.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I'm running a Kickstarter campaign for the relaunch of my queer, epic fantasy series 'The Tides That Reign!'
These Author Preferred Editions will include new artwork, story notes, and more! Plus, it will be the first chance to get your hands on BOOK 3!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rdp...
These Author Preferred Editions will include new artwork, story notes, and more! Plus, it will be the first chance to get your hands on BOOK 3!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rdp...
Huh. Things learned in property.
October 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Huh. Things learned in property.
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Wow. A "dystopian Handmaid's Tale." Finally!
October 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Wow. A "dystopian Handmaid's Tale." Finally!
If you see this, QT with a Pokémon that shares the same first letter as your name!
October 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
If you see this, QT with a Pokémon that shares the same first letter as your name!
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Westlaw should have a "shuffle" button.
October 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Westlaw should have a "shuffle" button.
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Two days... the Storming Journey begins. #stormlightarchive #brandonsanderson #newpodcast #sacredreading
October 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Two days... the Storming Journey begins. #stormlightarchive #brandonsanderson #newpodcast #sacredreading
Autumnal cookie baking - mug by @mikkihelmer.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Autumnal cookie baking - mug by @mikkihelmer.bsky.social
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Oh look, y'all! It's a podcast I'm co-hosting!
A new storm is rolling in — join us for our Storming Journey, beginning Wednesday, October 22. #stormingjourney #stormlightarchive #sacredreading #newpodcast
October 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Oh look, y'all! It's a podcast I'm co-hosting!
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Get in, people! We're going on a storming journey.
A new storm is rolling in — join us for our Storming Journey, beginning Wednesday, October 22. #stormingjourney #stormlightarchive #sacredreading #newpodcast
October 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Get in, people! We're going on a storming journey.
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A new storm is rolling in — join us for our Storming Journey, beginning Wednesday, October 22. #stormingjourney #stormlightarchive #sacredreading #newpodcast
October 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A new storm is rolling in — join us for our Storming Journey, beginning Wednesday, October 22. #stormingjourney #stormlightarchive #sacredreading #newpodcast
"It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters, in the end."
—Ursula K. Le Guin, The Left Hand of Darkness
—Ursula K. Le Guin, The Left Hand of Darkness
October 17, 2025 at 2:12 AM
"It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters, in the end."
—Ursula K. Le Guin, The Left Hand of Darkness
—Ursula K. Le Guin, The Left Hand of Darkness
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October 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM