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Kevin Guertin
@leonivek.bsky.social
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📚 Avid reader of #ScienceFiction and #Fantasy. I will post a lot about #books.

I'm a #webdeveloper. I'm a leftist, but you won't find politics here. #Cat lover. #Linux user. #Punster. #Gay. 🏳️‍🌈

I live in #Ottawa, #Ontario, #Canada 🇨🇦
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Kevin Guertin @leonivek.bsky.social · Nov 28
Enjoy my #List, #BookLover! 💙📚

#books #BookSky #FantasyBooks #ScienceFiction

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This story is getting wilder - not only is it a known solitary spider species living communally, but it's cohabiting with a second species, a type of commensalism(?) not before observed. Would be very interested to see if the species are cooperating with weaving/hunting, and how that works.
hailseitan.bsky.social Ryan Wilson @hailseitan.bsky.social · 9d
@aptshadow.bsky.social Children of Time as prophecy?
the-independent.com The Independent @the-independent.com · 9d
This ‘arachnid megacity’ may be largest spider’s web ever found
November 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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aptshadow.bsky.social
Cover reveal for my Science Fiction Gothic Horror (!) novella out next year.
solarisbooks.bsky.social Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 28d
ICYMI, our friends over @scifinow.bsky.social have revealed the cover (designed by @petitecreme.bsky.social ) for the next instalment in @aptshadow.bsky.social 's TERRIBLE WORLDS series of standalone novellas: PREACHING TO THE CHOIR!

Learn more: www.scifinow.co.uk/books/preach...
October 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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purrinink.bsky.social
September 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
leonivek.bsky.social
#writing
An image with text. Each sentence is highlighted in a colour that reflects the amount of words in the sentence. It reads: This sentence has five words. Here are five more words. Five-word sentences are fine. But several together become monotonous. Listen to what is happening. The writing is getting boring. The sound of it drones. It's like a stuck record. The ear demands some variety. ​Now listen. I vary the sentence length, and I create music. Music. The writing sings. It has a pleasant rhythm, a lilt, a harmony. I use short sentences. And I use sentences of medium length. And sometimes when I am certain the reader is rested, I will engage him with a sentence of considerable length, a sentence that burns with energy and builds with all the impetus of a crescendo, the roll of the drums, the crash of the cymbals-sounds that say listen to this, it is important. ​So write with a combination of short, medium, and long sentences. Create a sound that pleases the reader's ear. Don't just write words. Write music. ​-Gary Provost 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing
September 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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misterkristoff.bsky.social
Announcing the EMPIRE OF THE DAWN World Tour!

Alsoooo, behold our exclusive double-sided EMPIRE OF THE DAWN dust jackets, only available for sale on stops this tour.

Tix here: linktr.ee/Jaykristoff

See you on the road 🖤⚔️🦇
September 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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aptshadow.bsky.social
We have a cover for next year's Children of Strife!
September 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
leonivek.bsky.social
I'm so excited! 🤩 Finally starting #DisquietGods right now. I just finished Dregs of Empire and the two collections of short stories so I can finally delve into the penultimate #book of #TheSunEater series by Christopher #Ruocchio. My favourite #ScienceFiction series!

#avidreader #BookSky 💙📚
A picture of the book Disquiet Gods by Christopher Ruocchio.
September 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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thutigger.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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thatwriterguy.bsky.social
Don't mind me, just getting in my steps.
#cats #kittens
September 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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deogie.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
leonivek.bsky.social
The Cop said, "I'm arresting you for downloading the entire Wikipedia."

I said, "Wait! I can explain everything!"

#joke #punny #pun #punday
September 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
leonivek.bsky.social
My pretty #kitty Zoe. 😻

#cat #CatsOfBlueSky
September 1, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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readingintandem.bsky.social
The @illumicrate.bsky.social 10th Anniversary Farseer Trilogy special edition set is finally here and the ARTWORK has me totally spoiled. Each piece of art detailed a favorite scene or character from this series that literally does not ever leave my mind. I’m obsessed 😍 #booksky
August 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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litterboxcomics.com
Another repost, but a NEW COMIC coming your way on Tues!! 🤩

BONUS Panel below! 👇
August 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
leonivek.bsky.social
😂 My partner created this image with AI based on a picture of me. I have that Sriracha t-shirt and ballcap.

#BookSky 💙 📚 #avidreader #books
A cartoon illustration of a woman looking hopeful as she says, "I thought you said you booked us a 3 day weekend getaway..." Her partner, a smiling man in a Sriracha t-shirt and ballcap clarifies, "No. I said it's a 3 book weekend. So get away!"
August 31, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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aptshadow.bsky.social
Fascinating collection I have some work in too - came out of a top level brainstorming project about future tech and culture.
August 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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briankeene.bsky.social
Thanks to all of you folks who purchased a hardcover, eBook, or audiobook. You made this happen. Much love and respect.
August 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM
leonivek.bsky.social
Got the new #Kobo update today that replaces #Pocket with @instapaper.com. 🎉

#BookSky 💙 📚
August 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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marthawells.com
Re-upping this for the afternoon:
August 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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adamtots.bsky.social
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August 25, 2025 at 12:24 AM
leonivek.bsky.social
#HumbleBundle #Murderbot @marthawells.com

#BookSky #books #ScienceFiction #Fantasy 💙📚

www.humblebundle.com/books/martha...
Humble Book Bundle: Martha Wells' Murderbot and More by TOR
Fall in love with Martha Wells’ The Murderbot Diaries series—the engine behind the hit AppleTV adaptation—and help support World Central Kitchen.
www.humblebundle.com
August 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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aptshadow.bsky.social
Big news! For the US only (unfortunately) Orbit are producing a 10th Anniversary edition of Children of Time with a beautiful signed hardback. The pre-order page has just gone up here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/adria...
Children of Time
This Gold Edition will ship on October 14, 2025, and is available exclusively here. Preorder today to get a 20% discount and secure your signed copy of Child...
www.hachettebookgroup.com
August 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
leonivek.bsky.social
I have a praying #mantis in my garden! It's the first time I have ever seen one IRL in my life! I don't think they are common here in #Ottawa #Ontario #Canada.

#prayingmantis #insects #entomology
Close-up image of a praying mantis on a flower. A praying mantis on a flower.
August 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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August 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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dailybunnies.bsky.social
A small brown bunny sits on a car's center console, surrounded by sleek black and red car interior.
August 15, 2025 at 7:22 AM