Laura Keating
@lorekeating.bsky.social
Writer of Fiction; Bae of Fundy
Website https://www.lorekeating.com/
Novella AGONY'S LODESTONE https://store.tenebrouspress.com/products/agonys-lodestone-print
She/Her
Website https://www.lorekeating.com/
Novella AGONY'S LODESTONE https://store.tenebrouspress.com/products/agonys-lodestone-print
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Laura Keating
@lorekeating.bsky.social
· Aug 12
[Very Attenborough voice] The Author, startled by onlookers, observed in her natural New Brunswick habitat. Help keep this isolated creature's environment thriving.
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![[Scene is a kitchen - a middle aged woman called JANET is boiling peas at the stove. A younger more colourfully dressed woman named LIZ approached her.]
JANET:
Ugh...
LIZ:
What's up?
JANET:
I am so bored of cooking peas!
LIZ:
Have you tried...
AI peas?
JANET:
AI peas?
LIZ:
They're peas with AI!
[Liz holds up to us a packet of peas labelled: Pea-i AI - Peas with AI].
LIZ:
Al-powered peas harness the potential of your peas
JANET:
What
LIZ [Now a voiceover as we cut to a whizzy technology diagram of peas all connected by meaningless dotted lines]
Why not take your peas to the next level with Al Peas' new Al tools to power your peas?
[Show a techno diagram of a pea with a label reading 'AI' pointing to a random zone in it]
LIZ:
Each pea has Al in a way we haven't quite worked out yet but it's fine
[Show Janet and Liz now in a Matrix-style world of peas]
LIZ:
With Al peas you can supercharge productivity and make AI work for your peas!
JANET:
What
LIZ:
Shut up
LIZ:
Our game-changing Pea-Al gives you the freedom to unlock the potential of the power of the future of your peas workflow
From opening the bag of peas
to boiling the peas
to eating the peas
To spending millions on adding Al to the peas and then having to work out what that even means.
JANET:
Is it really necessary to-
LIZ [Grabbing Janet by the collar]:
THE PEAS HAVE GOT AI, JANET
[Cut to an advert ending screen, with the bag of peas and the slogan:
AI PEAS: Just 'Peas' for god's sake buy the AI peas.
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Finally got this portrait of my great-grandmother framed 🖤
November 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Finally got this portrait of my great-grandmother framed 🖤
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A Very Tenebrous 2025.
The finest stories are being written in the cryptic, concealed corners that no one ever thinks to look into.
It's our mission to find them.
We can safely say we lived up to our promise this year:
NEW WEIRD HORROR + MORE🖤☠️
Read something Weird: store.tenebrouspress.com
The finest stories are being written in the cryptic, concealed corners that no one ever thinks to look into.
It's our mission to find them.
We can safely say we lived up to our promise this year:
NEW WEIRD HORROR + MORE🖤☠️
Read something Weird: store.tenebrouspress.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:18 AM
A Very Tenebrous 2025.
The finest stories are being written in the cryptic, concealed corners that no one ever thinks to look into.
It's our mission to find them.
We can safely say we lived up to our promise this year:
NEW WEIRD HORROR + MORE🖤☠️
Read something Weird: store.tenebrouspress.com
The finest stories are being written in the cryptic, concealed corners that no one ever thinks to look into.
It's our mission to find them.
We can safely say we lived up to our promise this year:
NEW WEIRD HORROR + MORE🖤☠️
Read something Weird: store.tenebrouspress.com
[New Bond walks on screen.]
"Bond! We thought you were dead!"
"I had no time for that."
[Movie continues.]
See, easy. Hire me.
"Bond! We thought you were dead!"
"I had no time for that."
[Movie continues.]
See, easy. Hire me.
James Bond’s death in No Time to Die is causing a nightmare for the next film. Writers are stuck because Bond “was blown to pieces.”
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
[New Bond walks on screen.]
"Bond! We thought you were dead!"
"I had no time for that."
[Movie continues.]
See, easy. Hire me.
"Bond! We thought you were dead!"
"I had no time for that."
[Movie continues.]
See, easy. Hire me.
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Nice to see @onspecmag.bsky.social acknowledged by the CBC: www.cbc.ca/arts/on-spec...
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 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Nice to see @onspecmag.bsky.social acknowledged by the CBC: www.cbc.ca/arts/on-spec...
Lemme say it again, re: Joyce Carol Oates
My blurt was true; her withering me to a husk only confirmed it 🫠🖤❤️🔥
My blurt was true; her withering me to a husk only confirmed it 🫠🖤❤️🔥
I already know the answer because I met Joyce Carol Oates at a reading. As she was signing my book, I froze for something to say, and blurted that I liked her Twitter feed.
I deserved every bleeding second of that slowly raised head, eternally slow blink, and "Oh. Thank you."
I deserved every bleeding second of that slowly raised head, eternally slow blink, and "Oh. Thank you."
I asked this before over at The Old Place and the answers delighted me. So again:
Who is an artist you admire who you suspect would not like you if they met you personally?
I think Peter Dinklage is fantastic. I would absolutely get on his last nerve. He'd be looking for the door while we spoke.
Who is an artist you admire who you suspect would not like you if they met you personally?
I think Peter Dinklage is fantastic. I would absolutely get on his last nerve. He'd be looking for the door while we spoke.
November 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Lemme say it again, re: Joyce Carol Oates
My blurt was true; her withering me to a husk only confirmed it 🫠🖤❤️🔥
My blurt was true; her withering me to a husk only confirmed it 🫠🖤❤️🔥
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Come see some awesome readings and performances tonight at Rose City Book Pub! @dangerslater.bsky.social specifically told me you can throw things at him while he's reading; dunno what that's about but🤷♂️
Tonight's the night!!! If you're in Portland, stop by the Rose City Book Pub between 4 and 9 pm to hear nine amazing authors read and to share your own work! Let's gather to raise money for hungry people in Oregon -- and to have a really terrific time.
November 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Come see some awesome readings and performances tonight at Rose City Book Pub! @dangerslater.bsky.social specifically told me you can throw things at him while he's reading; dunno what that's about but🤷♂️
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❄️🩸We're bringing back Ghosts of Yuletide again! A virtual storytelling event set to celebrate the rich tradition of Christmas ghost tales, whilst also celebrating the often-overlooked contributions of women of color to horror literature. Join us! 👻📚
nighttidemag.com/2025/11/02/t...
nighttidemag.com/2025/11/02/t...
THE GHOSTS OF YULETIDE ARE BACK! CALL FOR FEATURED AUTHORS FOR 2025!!
The ghosts are gathering again. Ghosts of Yuletide 2025 seeks five authors of color whose words haunt, heal, and reclaim the winter dark. Join our annual celebration of horror and heritage.
nighttidemag.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
❄️🩸We're bringing back Ghosts of Yuletide again! A virtual storytelling event set to celebrate the rich tradition of Christmas ghost tales, whilst also celebrating the often-overlooked contributions of women of color to horror literature. Join us! 👻📚
nighttidemag.com/2025/11/02/t...
nighttidemag.com/2025/11/02/t...
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history will ultimately decide this but i think joyce carol oates might have just landed the most devastating burn in human history. like the death star trench run of posting
November 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
history will ultimately decide this but i think joyce carol oates might have just landed the most devastating burn in human history. like the death star trench run of posting
🚨 ATTN Writers, Book Club Scams
For new writers: Money should always flow TOWARDS the writer. NEVER pay for promo.
I've been getting roughly one of these emails a week for the last month. I contacted the real club to give them the heads-up (who confirmed the obvious scam) so I feel I can share
1/3
For new writers: Money should always flow TOWARDS the writer. NEVER pay for promo.
I've been getting roughly one of these emails a week for the last month. I contacted the real club to give them the heads-up (who confirmed the obvious scam) so I feel I can share
1/3
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
🚨 ATTN Writers, Book Club Scams
For new writers: Money should always flow TOWARDS the writer. NEVER pay for promo.
I've been getting roughly one of these emails a week for the last month. I contacted the real club to give them the heads-up (who confirmed the obvious scam) so I feel I can share
1/3
For new writers: Money should always flow TOWARDS the writer. NEVER pay for promo.
I've been getting roughly one of these emails a week for the last month. I contacted the real club to give them the heads-up (who confirmed the obvious scam) so I feel I can share
1/3
🎶 "Sunny Day sweepin' the clouds away,
On my way to where the air is sweet!
Can you tell me how to get? How to get to Sesame Street" 🎶 ❤
On my way to where the air is sweet!
Can you tell me how to get? How to get to Sesame Street" 🎶 ❤
November 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
🎶 "Sunny Day sweepin' the clouds away,
On my way to where the air is sweet!
Can you tell me how to get? How to get to Sesame Street" 🎶 ❤
On my way to where the air is sweet!
Can you tell me how to get? How to get to Sesame Street" 🎶 ❤
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A reminder that this anti-trans panic is 100% bullshit and exactly none of our country’s problems are related to someone expressing their gender identity and everyone who isn’t a hate-filled weirdo knows it.
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A reminder that this anti-trans panic is 100% bullshit and exactly none of our country’s problems are related to someone expressing their gender identity and everyone who isn’t a hate-filled weirdo knows it.
Have fully marinaded my brain in history/fashion/speech/setting for the latest story I'm working on. I'm so dripping in mythopoeia you could sieve me off and make a fine speculative gravy.
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Have fully marinaded my brain in history/fashion/speech/setting for the latest story I'm working on. I'm so dripping in mythopoeia you could sieve me off and make a fine speculative gravy.
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In continuation: Diversifying women-led horror panels is essential if we’re to genuinely claim that horror is for everyone, because true understanding and appreciation of the genre requires listening to and learning from the full range of cultural perspectives that shape it. Find new faves 👇🏾
November 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
In continuation: Diversifying women-led horror panels is essential if we’re to genuinely claim that horror is for everyone, because true understanding and appreciation of the genre requires listening to and learning from the full range of cultural perspectives that shape it. Find new faves 👇🏾
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As we look toward next year & make preparations for horror events, organizers, I IMPLORE you to diversify your Women in Horror panels!
Perspectives are SO important in the genre, so let me help you. Starting off:
160 BLACK WOMEN IN HORROR.
Find wherever books are sold! Find your new faves here. 👻
Perspectives are SO important in the genre, so let me help you. Starting off:
160 BLACK WOMEN IN HORROR.
Find wherever books are sold! Find your new faves here. 👻
November 10, 2025 at 11:24 AM
As we look toward next year & make preparations for horror events, organizers, I IMPLORE you to diversify your Women in Horror panels!
Perspectives are SO important in the genre, so let me help you. Starting off:
160 BLACK WOMEN IN HORROR.
Find wherever books are sold! Find your new faves here. 👻
Perspectives are SO important in the genre, so let me help you. Starting off:
160 BLACK WOMEN IN HORROR.
Find wherever books are sold! Find your new faves here. 👻
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This is why the Right jumped on the trans issue. They know their politics is based on disgust. If your reaction to trans people is disgust, they can start you on the journey down the road of legally enshrined prejudice and discrimination, and fury at people who dare point out what you're doing.
Transphobia is a pipeline to the far right. An example:
Suzanne Moore used to be a left wing columnist at the Guardian.
Then came the anti-trans panic. Despite the Guardian also promoting it, it wasn’t enough & she left.
Moore is now complaining about wokeness over the Irish famine & colonialism.
Suzanne Moore used to be a left wing columnist at the Guardian.
Then came the anti-trans panic. Despite the Guardian also promoting it, it wasn’t enough & she left.
Moore is now complaining about wokeness over the Irish famine & colonialism.
Suzanne Moore, who would rather be locked up than pay her BBC licence fee because the BBC is too nice to trans people for her liking.
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
This is why the Right jumped on the trans issue. They know their politics is based on disgust. If your reaction to trans people is disgust, they can start you on the journey down the road of legally enshrined prejudice and discrimination, and fury at people who dare point out what you're doing.
Another defeat snatched from the jaws of victory.
November 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Another defeat snatched from the jaws of victory.
She smiles and says “I will always love you”
November 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
She smiles and says “I will always love you”
John Hughes loved this house, huh?
(in fairness, who doesn't?) ❄️🤍
(in fairness, who doesn't?) ❄️🤍
November 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
John Hughes loved this house, huh?
(in fairness, who doesn't?) ❄️🤍
(in fairness, who doesn't?) ❄️🤍
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Lynch's work wasn't just "weird."
In the way Studio Ghibli tears are shown as how crying *feels* rather than how it appears, Lynch had feeling lead in his storytelling to the point of superceding the established reality and logic of the art. Not solely dream oddity but dream-emotion elasticity.
In the way Studio Ghibli tears are shown as how crying *feels* rather than how it appears, Lynch had feeling lead in his storytelling to the point of superceding the established reality and logic of the art. Not solely dream oddity but dream-emotion elasticity.
Someone compared the new Osgood Perkins movie to a David Lynch film...if I watch this movie and it's like the last of Perkins work ima be pissed...
November 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Lynch's work wasn't just "weird."
In the way Studio Ghibli tears are shown as how crying *feels* rather than how it appears, Lynch had feeling lead in his storytelling to the point of superceding the established reality and logic of the art. Not solely dream oddity but dream-emotion elasticity.
In the way Studio Ghibli tears are shown as how crying *feels* rather than how it appears, Lynch had feeling lead in his storytelling to the point of superceding the established reality and logic of the art. Not solely dream oddity but dream-emotion elasticity.
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"i asked grok" "i asked chatgpt" yeah well i asked carl sagan and he said the greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance but the illusion of knowledge 🧪
July 18, 2025 at 4:12 AM
"i asked grok" "i asked chatgpt" yeah well i asked carl sagan and he said the greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance but the illusion of knowledge 🧪
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A LOT of industry folks need to take "I think there's a very high possibility that this is all a bunch of horseshit" to HEART.
November 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
A LOT of industry folks need to take "I think there's a very high possibility that this is all a bunch of horseshit" to HEART.
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Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
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Headsup, this isn’t me. But it does look like me. bsky.app/profile/step...
November 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Headsup, this isn’t me. But it does look like me. bsky.app/profile/step...