E.K. Johnston
@ekjohnston.bsky.social
"the meryl streep of ya". 17 books and counting. i WILL answer your rhetorical questions.
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E.K. Johnston
@ekjohnston.bsky.social
· Oct 18
Another reason I couldn't have written ME2 is that every time Shepard met someone From Before, I would have them say "Are you serious?" so that Shepard could reply "No, I'm Cerberus.", and then I would have been dumped on the side of the Yellowhead with no snowboots.
I do make all of my money from books (and 99% of that from advances; I barely clear a grand a year in royalties), but I had a GIANT advance from Disney in 2014 that my financial advisor put to use, and I'm Canadian, so health insurance is $112 a month, plus meds, ½ dental, ½ eyes (FOR NOW).
I know we know this, but authors need to get better at talking about how they actually make their money. Stop pretending it's from the books.
November 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I do make all of my money from books (and 99% of that from advances; I barely clear a grand a year in royalties), but I had a GIANT advance from Disney in 2014 that my financial advisor put to use, and I'm Canadian, so health insurance is $112 a month, plus meds, ½ dental, ½ eyes (FOR NOW).
At least one more Trash King Arthur.
If you were a despotic president, what movie would you force Hollywood to make? I want to see Quentin's Star Trek movie or maybe Kill Bill Vol 3.
November 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
At least one more Trash King Arthur.
Oh, this is sad news.
Colleen Jones has died.
One of the greatest curlers in Canadian history, she appeared at the Scotties 21 times, winning six championships. She also won two World Championships. Jones was also a broadcaster on CBC for four decades before she retired.
One of the greatest curlers in Canadian history, she appeared at the Scotties 21 times, winning six championships. She also won two World Championships. Jones was also a broadcaster on CBC for four decades before she retired.
November 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Oh, this is sad news.
I am seriously considering hosting a weekly meet up at the library where people come and ask me questions and if I can't answer them, we learn how ti look it up.
This is so soulless, I can't stand it. We have BRAINS. We can USE THEM.
November 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I am seriously considering hosting a weekly meet up at the library where people come and ask me questions and if I can't answer them, we learn how ti look it up.
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OH HEY. Cat's out of the bag!
Look at what @avivor.com , @dianasousaart.bsky.social and I are up to! This was *so* fun! 😏 #CriticalRole
Look at what @avivor.com , @dianasousaart.bsky.social and I are up to! This was *so* fun! 😏 #CriticalRole
New Legend of Vox Machina graphic novel! collider.com/critical-rol...
Get a First Look at the New ‘Legend of Vox Machina’ Graphic Novel About the Briarwoods’ Rise to Power [Exclusive]
Dark Horse and Critical Role announce a new Vox Machina graphic novel exploring the Briarwoods' origin story and expanding the world of the series.
collider.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
OH HEY. Cat's out of the bag!
Look at what @avivor.com , @dianasousaart.bsky.social and I are up to! This was *so* fun! 😏 #CriticalRole
Look at what @avivor.com , @dianasousaart.bsky.social and I are up to! This was *so* fun! 😏 #CriticalRole
Read the puppet show advert with Lucanis in the party and he *definitely* has a flashback.
November 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Read the puppet show advert with Lucanis in the party and he *definitely* has a flashback.
oh, yes.
THE SHAPE OF MONSTERS, Book 2 of THE MOON HERESIES TRILOGY, has a cover!
And it is perfect. No notes. Coming June 2026
Design by Stephanie Hess
Illustration by
@eleonorpiteira.bsky.social
And it is perfect. No notes. Coming June 2026
Design by Stephanie Hess
Illustration by
@eleonorpiteira.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
oh, yes.
OH HEY, Happy Three Years In My House! I love it here.
November 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
OH HEY, Happy Three Years In My House! I love it here.
are teenage girls silly or are you afraid that if you acknowledge their thoughts and feelings as real you'll be crushed by the sheer weight of their authenticity
(yes i am listening to evanescence again this morning, why do you ask)
(yes i am listening to evanescence again this morning, why do you ask)
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
are teenage girls silly or are you afraid that if you acknowledge their thoughts and feelings as real you'll be crushed by the sheer weight of their authenticity
(yes i am listening to evanescence again this morning, why do you ask)
(yes i am listening to evanescence again this morning, why do you ask)
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Well! This is a nice thing.
BIG congrats to Melissa Scott @blueterraplane.bsky.social for her recent review in the NYT and inclusion on the list of Great Cyberpunk Novels That Imagine New Futures ... #cyberpunk
Great Cyberpunk Novels That Imagine New Futures
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Well! This is a nice thing.
Freemaker Adventures, mostly.
November 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Freemaker Adventures, mostly.
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Two things that I think would be beneficial to track in our current library attacks/book censorship era that I do not have capacity to do and suspect others who've been doing this for years don't, either.
1. Canadian library budget cuts. There are a LOT.
2. Libraries banning ALA membership.
1. Canadian library budget cuts. There are a LOT.
2. Libraries banning ALA membership.
November 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Two things that I think would be beneficial to track in our current library attacks/book censorship era that I do not have capacity to do and suspect others who've been doing this for years don't, either.
1. Canadian library budget cuts. There are a LOT.
2. Libraries banning ALA membership.
1. Canadian library budget cuts. There are a LOT.
2. Libraries banning ALA membership.
We used to do turkey on Christmas Eve, goose on Christmas Day, and duck on New Year's Day, but grandma did the last two, so without her, it's Everyone's Favourites Christmas Eve, and turkey Christmas Day.
November 25, 2025 at 3:54 AM
We used to do turkey on Christmas Eve, goose on Christmas Day, and duck on New Year's Day, but grandma did the last two, so without her, it's Everyone's Favourites Christmas Eve, and turkey Christmas Day.
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I really try to make jokes and find fun ways to spin terrible news on here, but I read this and the only thing I have to say about it is that Doug Ford is a piece of shit who shouldn't be running an Arby's, let alone a province. Fuck you, Doug. share.google/gPPqvtiuqD0O...
Ford tells protesters to 'go find a job' as controversial housing bill passes at Queen's Park | CBC News
Shouts and chants rained down upon politicians at the Ontario legislature Monday as the government passed a housing bill that critics say makes it easier for landlords to evict tenants.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I really try to make jokes and find fun ways to spin terrible news on here, but I read this and the only thing I have to say about it is that Doug Ford is a piece of shit who shouldn't be running an Arby's, let alone a province. Fuck you, Doug. share.google/gPPqvtiuqD0O...
Good-bye mac and cheese, ham, and green beans, no hesitation
with charity and goodwill, i must here part ways with rolls.
November 25, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Good-bye mac and cheese, ham, and green beans, no hesitation
None of them have any*, and that's why I love it. It is the easiest ace/demi head canon franchise of all time.**
*the only possible exception is Kanan Jarrus
**for legal reasons this is not a joke, but instead the ever-dangerous personal opinion
*the only possible exception is Kanan Jarrus
**for legal reasons this is not a joke, but instead the ever-dangerous personal opinion
Tired: ranking Star Wars films
Wired: ranking Star Wars characters by sexual energy
Wired: ranking Star Wars characters by sexual energy
a close up of a person wearing a mask in a room with headphones on .
Alt: Admiral Akbar in all his glory
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
None of them have any*, and that's why I love it. It is the easiest ace/demi head canon franchise of all time.**
*the only possible exception is Kanan Jarrus
**for legal reasons this is not a joke, but instead the ever-dangerous personal opinion
*the only possible exception is Kanan Jarrus
**for legal reasons this is not a joke, but instead the ever-dangerous personal opinion
You know Ford's policy is great because they are once again ramming it through without debate.
(Also, ironically enough, "get a job" is what we *should* be yelling at career landlords.)
(Also, ironically enough, "get a job" is what we *should* be yelling at career landlords.)
Doug Ford tells heckler to ‘find a job’ as protest erupts over Ontario law critics say will speed up evictions
The Ontario government has passed a controversial omnibus bill that critics say will make it easier for landlords to evict tenants from their homes.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 25, 2025 at 12:05 AM
You know Ford's policy is great because they are once again ramming it through without debate.
(Also, ironically enough, "get a job" is what we *should* be yelling at career landlords.)
(Also, ironically enough, "get a job" is what we *should* be yelling at career landlords.)
Too tired to do the tree today, but everything else is in place!
November 24, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Too tired to do the tree today, but everything else is in place!
The five premiers who don't want this are, not coincidentally, five of the reasons Carney had to step in.
The Canadian federal government is going to court to limit provincial violations of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms using the notwithstanding clause. Prime Minister Carney is doing other things that I don't like, but he is on the right side of this issue. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
5 premiers urge Carney to withdraw court submission on notwithstanding clause | CBC News
Five premiers say Ottawa must withdraw its recent call for limits on the notwithstanding clause because it amounts to a "complete disavowal" of the bargain that spawned the Charter of Rights and Freed...
www.cbc.ca
November 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The five premiers who don't want this are, not coincidentally, five of the reasons Carney had to step in.
I'm sure he's just taking a quick break.
November 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I'm sure he's just taking a quick break.
Truth.
“Thedas = The Dragon Age Setting” factoid is the da fandom’s version of LOTRs Viggo Mortensen breaking his toe factoid.
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Truth.
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Mark Carney hasn't stopped travelling since becoming Prime Minister, and honestly this has big "showing my ex what he's missing" vibes.
And I kinda love it actually.
And I kinda love it actually.
At the #G20 Summit in Johannesburg, Canada forged new partnerships in trade, energy, AI, tech, sustainability, and defence. We’re building big things in Canada — and these nations want to build with us.
November 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Mark Carney hasn't stopped travelling since becoming Prime Minister, and honestly this has big "showing my ex what he's missing" vibes.
And I kinda love it actually.
And I kinda love it actually.
My list is obviously quite different, but I feel like this is a predictable and acceptable list from a politician.
Also: Solo is extremely fun and the internet was a giant bag of dicks about it, but it's EASILY the most watchable SW movie ever made.
Also: Solo is extremely fun and the internet was a giant bag of dicks about it, but it's EASILY the most watchable SW movie ever made.
haven’t seen ROS or Solo but this seems like a pretty ball-knowing list from Pritzker, particularly if he volunteered the name “Star Wars” rather than “A New Hope”
November 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
My list is obviously quite different, but I feel like this is a predictable and acceptable list from a politician.
Also: Solo is extremely fun and the internet was a giant bag of dicks about it, but it's EASILY the most watchable SW movie ever made.
Also: Solo is extremely fun and the internet was a giant bag of dicks about it, but it's EASILY the most watchable SW movie ever made.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
It's only a parry if it's from the Gay Paree region of France, otherwise it's just sparkling reaction testing
November 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
The rush of adrenaline I get every week when I delete Instagram off my phone is so, so good. I missed it a lot at the beginning (cold turkey for several months), but now I can just swoop in over the weekend and swoop back out again.
November 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The rush of adrenaline I get every week when I delete Instagram off my phone is so, so good. I missed it a lot at the beginning (cold turkey for several months), but now I can just swoop in over the weekend and swoop back out again.