MVC (seeking beta readers!)
@mvc.ink
Author. Web dev. Anti-GenAI. Hard of hearing/deaf. Infertility awareness. First book, “Fractured Children of Earth” out now. https://mvc.ink - low on money/no library access? Let me know, I've got you! (TW for my account: Infant loss.) he/xe
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![Illustration of several battle-hardened resistance fighters in front of a space ship (by Jaroslaw Marcinek). Text over it reads: Beta readers needed for Fragile Gamete of Resistance, by MVC. Bullet points note: Adult sci-fi, main character is deaf, infertility awareness, heavy on drama & mystery [a.k.a. Six Feet Under in space], no punching down, anti-fascism, no A.I., and a kitty.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:juccrfpvhwxlptsldh3hvd3c/bafkreidradoha5at4etccfmf77u5cmdvh5wnzg4rwjzzquesw7el6csj5u@jpeg)
Hey #WritingCommunity friends – it's finally time! I need a couple of #BetaReaders for the first draft of my sequel. I put all the info in the image & ALT text. I'm more than happy to swap, too.
(Also, friends, I don't have a lot of reach here, so if you can boost this, I'll love you forever!)
(Also, friends, I don't have a lot of reach here, so if you can boost this, I'll love you forever!)
Just scrolled past 15 images in a row without ALT text. Many would have benefited from context, too. 😖
February 13, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Just scrolled past 15 images in a row without ALT text. Many would have benefited from context, too. 😖
Drop an alien that’s not from Star Wars or Star Trek.
February 13, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Drop an alien that’s not from Star Wars or Star Trek.
Who's the most famous alum of your high school?
The wikipedia page lists two athletes and some other person but leaves off (in my mind) the biggest one:
The creator of npm.
The wikipedia page lists two athletes and some other person but leaves off (in my mind) the biggest one:
The creator of npm.
Who's the most famous alum of your high school?
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
guys i just found out i went to the same high school as howard lutnick. please respect my privacy at this time.
February 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Who's the most famous alum of your high school?
The wikipedia page lists two athletes and some other person but leaves off (in my mind) the biggest one:
The creator of npm.
The wikipedia page lists two athletes and some other person but leaves off (in my mind) the biggest one:
The creator of npm.
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Please recognize that some people will be into things that are upsetting to you but that does not necessarily make them evil or harmful to society. It is 2026, can we please leave this worthless discourse cycle behind? This petty arguing only distracts from the real issues of our time
February 10, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Please recognize that some people will be into things that are upsetting to you but that does not necessarily make them evil or harmful to society. It is 2026, can we please leave this worthless discourse cycle behind? This petty arguing only distracts from the real issues of our time
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If you also don’t want to see the bad takes from the hell site — highly recommend this labeler!
so something that's been helpful for me is the @xblock.aendra.dev labeler, bc it labels social (mostly twitter / bsky) screenshots, so I'd have to actively click it open when people post those. In case you are looking for something to minimize twitter dunking on your skyline.
February 9, 2026 at 2:34 AM
If you also don’t want to see the bad takes from the hell site — highly recommend this labeler!
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Today is an excellent day to support an Indie romance author:
The Demon and The Wish by Rebecca Crunden
The Postman Becomes a Bunny Goddess in Another World by Autumn Wolff
Barrow Maid By Dani Finn
Shadowbeast By Michelle Franklin
Zimanges by MC Burnell
The Demon and The Wish by Rebecca Crunden
The Postman Becomes a Bunny Goddess in Another World by Autumn Wolff
Barrow Maid By Dani Finn
Shadowbeast By Michelle Franklin
Zimanges by MC Burnell
I often share fellow indie author's stuff because EVERY day is a good day to support indie authors and that entire ecosystem economy!
But you know what? Maybe today, check out a romance author in particular. It's not my genre, so I'm not even going to make a suggestion. But go forth and read!
But you know what? Maybe today, check out a romance author in particular. It's not my genre, so I'm not even going to make a suggestion. But go forth and read!
I think today's a good day to support indie authors who don't use AI.
And also to support editors, cover designers, artists, and book coaches who don't use AI and aren't running grift classes.
Small businesses that are struggling and get paid poverty wages.
And also to support editors, cover designers, artists, and book coaches who don't use AI and aren't running grift classes.
Small businesses that are struggling and get paid poverty wages.
February 9, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Today is an excellent day to support an Indie romance author:
The Demon and The Wish by Rebecca Crunden
The Postman Becomes a Bunny Goddess in Another World by Autumn Wolff
Barrow Maid By Dani Finn
Shadowbeast By Michelle Franklin
Zimanges by MC Burnell
The Demon and The Wish by Rebecca Crunden
The Postman Becomes a Bunny Goddess in Another World by Autumn Wolff
Barrow Maid By Dani Finn
Shadowbeast By Michelle Franklin
Zimanges by MC Burnell
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It was transforming the biggest NFL stage in the world into a sugar cane plantation that did it for me.
Like, the multiple layers of turning an American icon into a plantation and highlighting the history of exploitation of Black and Brown bodies by the NFL and American colonialism simultaneously?
Like, the multiple layers of turning an American icon into a plantation and highlighting the history of exploitation of Black and Brown bodies by the NFL and American colonialism simultaneously?
February 9, 2026 at 1:54 AM
It was transforming the biggest NFL stage in the world into a sugar cane plantation that did it for me.
Like, the multiple layers of turning an American icon into a plantation and highlighting the history of exploitation of Black and Brown bodies by the NFL and American colonialism simultaneously?
Like, the multiple layers of turning an American icon into a plantation and highlighting the history of exploitation of Black and Brown bodies by the NFL and American colonialism simultaneously?
“Why should we pay for something you couldn’t be bothered to make?”
💥💥💥💥💥
💥💥💥💥💥
I tried. I spent twenty minutes on a phone call talking about all the ways gen AI is unethical.
@bookspotlight.bsky.social Rebecca is the G.O.A.T.
From the NYT article that we’re all talking about… #WriteSky #BookSky
From the NYT article that we’re all talking about… #WriteSky #BookSky
February 8, 2026 at 7:13 PM
“Why should we pay for something you couldn’t be bothered to make?”
💥💥💥💥💥
💥💥💥💥💥
Hey #WritingCommunity friends – it's finally time! I need a couple of #BetaReaders for the first draft of my sequel. I put all the info in the image & ALT text. I'm more than happy to swap, too.
(Also, friends, I don't have a lot of reach here, so if you can boost this, I'll love you forever!)
(Also, friends, I don't have a lot of reach here, so if you can boost this, I'll love you forever!)
February 7, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Hey #WritingCommunity friends – it's finally time! I need a couple of #BetaReaders for the first draft of my sequel. I put all the info in the image & ALT text. I'm more than happy to swap, too.
(Also, friends, I don't have a lot of reach here, so if you can boost this, I'll love you forever!)
(Also, friends, I don't have a lot of reach here, so if you can boost this, I'll love you forever!)
This is a great server! You should join!
If you're tired of trying to find fellow authors and readers and artists across 10+ social media apps, join our Discord! It's a great central location for getting help and advice, sharing your stuff and talking about your process! 💫
Invite link in my profile. 🤍
[No AI allowed]
Invite link in my profile. 🤍
[No AI allowed]
February 7, 2026 at 3:59 PM
This is a great server! You should join!
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Snowstorms are more than just an inconvenience for wheelchair users. Inadequate snow clean-ups means a loss of autonomy for many. New for me at @motherjones.com www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Snowstorms are hell for wheelchair users—but they don't have to be
"You can't physically move. You can't do anything."
www.motherjones.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Snowstorms are more than just an inconvenience for wheelchair users. Inadequate snow clean-ups means a loss of autonomy for many. New for me at @motherjones.com www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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The amount of authors I see on TikTok and other socials using clearly AI images in their videos makes me so mad I could just scream.
Indies should be helping other indies not using AI Slop!
#AuthorsAgainstAI
#ArtistsAgainstAI
#Booksky #WriteSky
Indies should be helping other indies not using AI Slop!
#AuthorsAgainstAI
#ArtistsAgainstAI
#Booksky #WriteSky
February 4, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The amount of authors I see on TikTok and other socials using clearly AI images in their videos makes me so mad I could just scream.
Indies should be helping other indies not using AI Slop!
#AuthorsAgainstAI
#ArtistsAgainstAI
#Booksky #WriteSky
Indies should be helping other indies not using AI Slop!
#AuthorsAgainstAI
#ArtistsAgainstAI
#Booksky #WriteSky
I am continually astonished that, in this day and age, people* still ask, "Why didn't she speak up sooner?"
Like, where have you been hiding?
* Otherwise well-meaning people, not ghouls.
Like, where have you been hiding?
* Otherwise well-meaning people, not ghouls.
February 3, 2026 at 11:47 PM
I am continually astonished that, in this day and age, people* still ask, "Why didn't she speak up sooner?"
Like, where have you been hiding?
* Otherwise well-meaning people, not ghouls.
Like, where have you been hiding?
* Otherwise well-meaning people, not ghouls.
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Proud to be here for another Black History Month! Show some love to the Black creators who've been a part of FIYAH for the past decade:
go.bsky.app/VSHmC2p
go.bsky.app/VSHmC2p
February 1, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Proud to be here for another Black History Month! Show some love to the Black creators who've been a part of FIYAH for the past decade:
go.bsky.app/VSHmC2p
go.bsky.app/VSHmC2p
For those who need ALT text - the Hartford Yard Goats posted a billboard with the John Lewis quote about being one people.
Chris posted Facebook comments, complaining that the Yard Goats were being, "political." The Yard Goats responded admirably to the posts, including what Chris quoted.
Chris posted Facebook comments, complaining that the Yard Goats were being, "political." The Yard Goats responded admirably to the posts, including what Chris quoted.
Some folks in the Yard Goats Facebook comments are upset about them posting a message of unity.
Yard Goats: "if caring about people is woke I ain't sleeping"
Yard Goats: "if caring about people is woke I ain't sleeping"
January 30, 2026 at 6:16 PM
For those who need ALT text - the Hartford Yard Goats posted a billboard with the John Lewis quote about being one people.
Chris posted Facebook comments, complaining that the Yard Goats were being, "political." The Yard Goats responded admirably to the posts, including what Chris quoted.
Chris posted Facebook comments, complaining that the Yard Goats were being, "political." The Yard Goats responded admirably to the posts, including what Chris quoted.
POST AN EMERGENCY CAT PIC
January 22, 2026 at 8:57 PM
POST AN EMERGENCY CAT PIC
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SFF Authors, does your book centre Friendship?
(Read 'friendship eligibility' in the image below if you're unsure 😉.)
If so, you'll find the sign up form for this Itch bundle on My Writers & Authors Discord, and the Indie Bookspotlight Discord. If you're not on either I can DM it!
(Read 'friendship eligibility' in the image below if you're unsure 😉.)
If so, you'll find the sign up form for this Itch bundle on My Writers & Authors Discord, and the Indie Bookspotlight Discord. If you're not on either I can DM it!
January 3, 2026 at 5:18 AM
SFF Authors, does your book centre Friendship?
(Read 'friendship eligibility' in the image below if you're unsure 😉.)
If so, you'll find the sign up form for this Itch bundle on My Writers & Authors Discord, and the Indie Bookspotlight Discord. If you're not on either I can DM it!
(Read 'friendship eligibility' in the image below if you're unsure 😉.)
If so, you'll find the sign up form for this Itch bundle on My Writers & Authors Discord, and the Indie Bookspotlight Discord. If you're not on either I can DM it!
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I’m going back to bed.
January 3, 2026 at 2:38 PM
I’m going back to bed.
What book is sacred enough to you to get sworn in on?
January 2, 2026 at 4:04 AM
What book is sacred enough to you to get sworn in on?
What’s your New Year’s resolution?
The forum allows you to upload an image at 160x100 but I think 160x80 looks way better.
The forum allows you to upload an image at 160x100 but I think 160x80 looks way better.
What’s your New Year’s resolution?
Mine is 320x224
Mine is 320x224
January 1, 2026 at 10:32 PM
What’s your New Year’s resolution?
The forum allows you to upload an image at 160x100 but I think 160x80 looks way better.
The forum allows you to upload an image at 160x100 but I think 160x80 looks way better.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Authors and poets, submissions for our second themed issue are OPEN 🎉🎉🎉
Details here: fiyahlitmag.com/submissions/
Details here: fiyahlitmag.com/submissions/
January 1, 2026 at 6:38 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Authors and poets, submissions for our second themed issue are OPEN 🎉🎉🎉
Details here: fiyahlitmag.com/submissions/
Details here: fiyahlitmag.com/submissions/
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THIS YEAR:
Next time you plan on sharing a twitter screenshot of somebody we’ve already concluded is terrible, please instead share a photo of your pet
Next time you plan on sharing a twitter screenshot of somebody we’ve already concluded is terrible, please instead share a photo of your pet
January 1, 2026 at 11:09 AM
THIS YEAR:
Next time you plan on sharing a twitter screenshot of somebody we’ve already concluded is terrible, please instead share a photo of your pet
Next time you plan on sharing a twitter screenshot of somebody we’ve already concluded is terrible, please instead share a photo of your pet
Apparently, Ann Leckie has read my first draft and has also read my secret notes with the things that worry me about it??
But also. Great thread.
But also. Great thread.
This set of observations is produced by my scrolling Reddit and otherwise listening to people talk about "how to write."
A) there is no requirement that any of your characters has any sort of "arc" let alone a redemption.
B) there is also no requirement that your fiction has a plot.
A) there is no requirement that any of your characters has any sort of "arc" let alone a redemption.
B) there is also no requirement that your fiction has a plot.
January 1, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Apparently, Ann Leckie has read my first draft and has also read my secret notes with the things that worry me about it??
But also. Great thread.
But also. Great thread.
Rewatching the animated Batman series. Poison Ivy is luring billionaires to an “eternal youth spa,” only to turn them into trees. This is revenge for them destroying the rainforests.
Batman’s like, “You’ve gone too far!”
I’m like, “Has she, though?”
Batman’s like, “You’ve gone too far!”
I’m like, “Has she, though?”
December 31, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Rewatching the animated Batman series. Poison Ivy is luring billionaires to an “eternal youth spa,” only to turn them into trees. This is revenge for them destroying the rainforests.
Batman’s like, “You’ve gone too far!”
I’m like, “Has she, though?”
Batman’s like, “You’ve gone too far!”
I’m like, “Has she, though?”
Share a great male villain
December 31, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Share a great male villain