Chris Patrick Carolan 🇨🇦 🏴
@cpcwrites.bsky.social
Author, Editor, Hovercraft Enthusiast. THE NIGHTSHADE CABAL released 2020 by Parliament House Press. Best First Novel finalist, Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence. (He/Him)
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Hi, new friends and follows! I'm Chris, and I write stuff. My book, The Nightshade Cabal, is an historical urban fantasy mystery tale set in 1880s Halifax. It was a finalist for the Crime Writers of Canada 'Best First Novel' award!
From @parliamentbooks.bsky.social
LINK: books2read.com/u/490zOw
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LINK: books2read.com/u/490zOw
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I kind of love this. And potatoes 🥔
December 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I kind of love this. And potatoes 🥔
Trying to talk myself down from the ledge of Getting Into It with a "plot consultant" who insists their use of AI images in their marketing is all fine and good, actually, because they wouldn't pay money for art or design anyway.
a cartoon of squidward from spongebob squarepants is standing in front of a green wall
Alt: Squidward, his eye twitching.
media.tenor.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Trying to talk myself down from the ledge of Getting Into It with a "plot consultant" who insists their use of AI images in their marketing is all fine and good, actually, because they wouldn't pay money for art or design anyway.
Me, reading a comic: "I dunno, some of these X-Men seem pretty canny to me."
December 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Me, reading a comic: "I dunno, some of these X-Men seem pretty canny to me."
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I feel like there are, oh, probably at least half a dozen or so Science Fiction, Fantasy, and/or Horror stories out there about how this is a less than great idea.
IN DEPTH | If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
www.independent.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I feel like there are, oh, probably at least half a dozen or so Science Fiction, Fantasy, and/or Horror stories out there about how this is a less than great idea.
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One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
I'm reading this one right now, as it happens, and it is unlike anything else I've ever come across. Highly recommended! Do it up!
You know airports can’t stop #FridayReads! Let’s share some books and boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. I’m sharing a chunk of my soul. It has monsters, too. And maybe a bit of violence…
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December 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I'm reading this one right now, as it happens, and it is unlike anything else I've ever come across. Highly recommended! Do it up!
"We have it as an ultimate tool of accountability if a politician does something absolutely egregious, illegal, grossly unethical."
Illegal may be for legislators and courts to decide, but egregious and unethical are up to the people. A decision is being made in real time. Buckle up!
#ableg #abpoli
Illegal may be for legislators and courts to decide, but egregious and unethical are up to the people. A decision is being made in real time. Buckle up!
#ableg #abpoli
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says recall legislation being misused | CBC News
The architect of Alberta's politician recall legislation says it was never meant to be used as a political weapon, but as an "ultimate tool of accountability" if a politician engages in illegal or une...
www.cbc.ca
December 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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I don’t know how many times we’re gonna have to say this, but, “People with disabilities need AI to create!” is the dumbest, most ableist thing you can say and please fucking stop.
December 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I don’t know how many times we’re gonna have to say this, but, “People with disabilities need AI to create!” is the dumbest, most ableist thing you can say and please fucking stop.
Danielle Smith (like Jason Kenney before her) courted Alberta's separatist bloc and holds her position as UCP leader at their whim. The UCP has tacitly legitimized and given a plank to their bleating. Separatism defines this party to many Albertans
This badge is yours, Premier. Wear it well
#ABPoli
This badge is yours, Premier. Wear it well
#ABPoli
Alberta's Smith says her United Conservative Party is not a separatist party | CBC News
Smith says most of the party's board is still aligned with her and the belief that Alberta can exist within Confederation.
www.cbc.ca
December 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Danielle Smith (like Jason Kenney before her) courted Alberta's separatist bloc and holds her position as UCP leader at their whim. The UCP has tacitly legitimized and given a plank to their bleating. Separatism defines this party to many Albertans
This badge is yours, Premier. Wear it well
#ABPoli
This badge is yours, Premier. Wear it well
#ABPoli
It has become absolutely impossible to find colouring books (for any age range) online that are not wall-to-wall AI slop.
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It has become absolutely impossible to find colouring books (for any age range) online that are not wall-to-wall AI slop.
Author pals, here's yet another reason to insist on a No-GenAI clause in your contracts: your work may be disqualified from awards if your publisher slaps an AI cover on your book.
In this case, it seems like the publisher didn't know the "designers" they hired used AI in their "process." Still...
In this case, it seems like the publisher didn't know the "designers" they hired used AI in their "process." Still...
What an appalling choice by the publisher to submit gen AI covers for their authors' books to a CONTEST, and I'm glad the awards pushed back against the use of gen AI and disqualified them. Heartbroken for the authors who didn't know, though.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/b...
These Books Were Judged by Their A.I. Covers, and Disqualified
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Author pals, here's yet another reason to insist on a No-GenAI clause in your contracts: your work may be disqualified from awards if your publisher slaps an AI cover on your book.
In this case, it seems like the publisher didn't know the "designers" they hired used AI in their "process." Still...
In this case, it seems like the publisher didn't know the "designers" they hired used AI in their "process." Still...
Now more than ever!
🔥 COVER +TITLE REVEAL + SUBMISSIONS OPEN🔥
YOUR BODY IS A FEVER DREAM: A Cosmic Body Horror Anthology from Trans & Gender Nonconforming Voices
A Charity collection coming in October 2026🖤☠️🏳️⚧️
Art by @mxmorgan.com
All the info here: tenebrouspress.com/blog/2025/11...
YOUR BODY IS A FEVER DREAM: A Cosmic Body Horror Anthology from Trans & Gender Nonconforming Voices
A Charity collection coming in October 2026🖤☠️🏳️⚧️
Art by @mxmorgan.com
All the info here: tenebrouspress.com/blog/2025/11...
November 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Now more than ever!
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, I pledge to never forgive and never forget the cowardly and cruel actions of this Alberta government.
Make no mistake, Bill 9 will destroy lives.
#ABLeg #ABPoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights
#FireTheUCP #DanielleSmithIsUnfitToLead
Make no mistake, Bill 9 will destroy lives.
#ABLeg #ABPoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights
#FireTheUCP #DanielleSmithIsUnfitToLead
November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, I pledge to never forgive and never forget the cowardly and cruel actions of this Alberta government.
Make no mistake, Bill 9 will destroy lives.
#ABLeg #ABPoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights
#FireTheUCP #DanielleSmithIsUnfitToLead
Make no mistake, Bill 9 will destroy lives.
#ABLeg #ABPoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights
#FireTheUCP #DanielleSmithIsUnfitToLead
It was the 1980s and there were so many, but
November 19, 2025 at 9:21 PM
It was the 1980s and there were so many, but
Someone asked me recently if I hear a voice in my head while I'm writing. I do, but it's not my own. Depending on what I'm working on, my internal narrator when I'm writing usually sounds like either David Tennant or Stanley Tucci.
How about you?
How about you?
a bald man says " go ahead your turn " in front of an amazon logo
Alt: Stanley Tucci smiles and says "Go ahead, your turn."
media.tenor.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Someone asked me recently if I hear a voice in my head while I'm writing. I do, but it's not my own. Depending on what I'm working on, my internal narrator when I'm writing usually sounds like either David Tennant or Stanley Tucci.
How about you?
How about you?
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"The Zelda movie actors just look like people playing dress up". Yeah I think that's how live action movies work.
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"The Zelda movie actors just look like people playing dress up". Yeah I think that's how live action movies work.
"It was a very cold night."
Weaksauce.
"It was the coldest night Jane could remember."
Better, makes it personal.
"Jane clutched her flimsy jacket, pulling it tight around her shivering shoulders. Her breath had frozen her scarf solid. Frosted wool scratched her chin."
Now the reader feels it!
Weaksauce.
"It was the coldest night Jane could remember."
Better, makes it personal.
"Jane clutched her flimsy jacket, pulling it tight around her shivering shoulders. Her breath had frozen her scarf solid. Frosted wool scratched her chin."
Now the reader feels it!
November 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
"It was a very cold night."
Weaksauce.
"It was the coldest night Jane could remember."
Better, makes it personal.
"Jane clutched her flimsy jacket, pulling it tight around her shivering shoulders. Her breath had frozen her scarf solid. Frosted wool scratched her chin."
Now the reader feels it!
Weaksauce.
"It was the coldest night Jane could remember."
Better, makes it personal.
"Jane clutched her flimsy jacket, pulling it tight around her shivering shoulders. Her breath had frozen her scarf solid. Frosted wool scratched her chin."
Now the reader feels it!
Where did you learn to fly?
November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Where did you learn to fly?
Narcissists never admit, acknowledge, or even realize when they're in the wrong.
Poilievre says he is not reflecting on his leadership style after MP defections | CBC News
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday he is not reflecting on his leadership style after two MPs announced they were leaving his caucus — including one who cited the leader's "negative" ...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Narcissists never admit, acknowledge, or even realize when they're in the wrong.
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If you hadn't heard, Canada's venerable On Spec Magazine is wrapping things up after 35yrs. Their next issue will be their last.
Thank you to everyone at @onspecmag.bsky.social for providing a platform for Canadian speculative fiction writers! And, as a reader, thanks for all the great stories!
Thank you to everyone at @onspecmag.bsky.social for providing a platform for Canadian speculative fiction writers! And, as a reader, thanks for all the great stories!
Canada’s premier speculative fiction magazine calls it a day after 35 years | CBC Arts
Edmonton-based On Spec, which showcased authors like Julie E. Czerneda, Tony Pi and a young Cory Doctorow, will publish its final issue in December
www.cbc.ca
November 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
If you hadn't heard, Canada's venerable On Spec Magazine is wrapping things up after 35yrs. Their next issue will be their last.
Thank you to everyone at @onspecmag.bsky.social for providing a platform for Canadian speculative fiction writers! And, as a reader, thanks for all the great stories!
Thank you to everyone at @onspecmag.bsky.social for providing a platform for Canadian speculative fiction writers! And, as a reader, thanks for all the great stories!
That's a shame dot gif.
U.S. tourism faces $5.7B US loss as Canadians continue to stay home | CBC News
Many Canadians continue to boycott travel to the United States, and the U.S. economy is paying the price. A U.S. Travel Association report forecasts a 3.2 per cent decline in international tourism spe...
www.cbc.ca
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
That's a shame dot gif.
If you hadn't heard, Canada's venerable On Spec Magazine is wrapping things up after 35yrs. Their next issue will be their last.
Thank you to everyone at @onspecmag.bsky.social for providing a platform for Canadian speculative fiction writers! And, as a reader, thanks for all the great stories!
Thank you to everyone at @onspecmag.bsky.social for providing a platform for Canadian speculative fiction writers! And, as a reader, thanks for all the great stories!
Canada’s premier speculative fiction magazine calls it a day after 35 years | CBC Arts
Edmonton-based On Spec, which showcased authors like Julie E. Czerneda, Tony Pi and a young Cory Doctorow, will publish its final issue in December
www.cbc.ca
November 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
If you hadn't heard, Canada's venerable On Spec Magazine is wrapping things up after 35yrs. Their next issue will be their last.
Thank you to everyone at @onspecmag.bsky.social for providing a platform for Canadian speculative fiction writers! And, as a reader, thanks for all the great stories!
Thank you to everyone at @onspecmag.bsky.social for providing a platform for Canadian speculative fiction writers! And, as a reader, thanks for all the great stories!
The world's first trillionaire?
Cool, I guess, but a Nazi's still a Nazi.
Cool, I guess, but a Nazi's still a Nazi.
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The world's first trillionaire?
Cool, I guess, but a Nazi's still a Nazi.
Cool, I guess, but a Nazi's still a Nazi.
If I were a more popular/profitable writer, I would commission art of all my characters and have them printed up like 1980s trading cards, then seal them in wax packs to give away at readings and events.
Anyway...
LINK: books2read.com/u/490zOw
Anyway...
LINK: books2read.com/u/490zOw
Hi, new friends and follows! I'm Chris, and I write stuff. My book, The Nightshade Cabal, is an historical urban fantasy mystery tale set in 1880s Halifax. It was a finalist for the Crime Writers of Canada 'Best First Novel' award!
From @parliamentbooks.bsky.social
LINK: books2read.com/u/490zOw
From @parliamentbooks.bsky.social
LINK: books2read.com/u/490zOw
November 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
If I were a more popular/profitable writer, I would commission art of all my characters and have them printed up like 1980s trading cards, then seal them in wax packs to give away at readings and events.
Anyway...
LINK: books2read.com/u/490zOw
Anyway...
LINK: books2read.com/u/490zOw