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Yeah, alright, no. No don't this. I'll do you a few fucking better and teach you right here and now how to do this:
You game? Blurb and lesson time. Got you.
First up, a SPOOC. This is one technique that can be expanded (gonna give you examples too). WRITING LESSONS AHOY:
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You game? Blurb and lesson time. Got you.
First up, a SPOOC. This is one technique that can be expanded (gonna give you examples too). WRITING LESSONS AHOY:
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a) this fucking sucks, wtf Apple?
b) anybody got the link avail, the one about how to remove this?
b) anybody got the link avail, the one about how to remove this?
Not satisfied with just destroying their own brand goodwill, OS companies are now using AI to try to destroy the good names of the apps users install. (Scrivener taking out adds to explain how it has no AI but Apple adds some anyway.)
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
a) this fucking sucks, wtf Apple?
b) anybody got the link avail, the one about how to remove this?
b) anybody got the link avail, the one about how to remove this?
If you havent seen the Eddie Murphy documentary that just showed up on Netflix, Im watching it now, and it's brilliant. :) Really enjoying it and inspiring.
November 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
If you havent seen the Eddie Murphy documentary that just showed up on Netflix, Im watching it now, and it's brilliant. :) Really enjoying it and inspiring.
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I'm giving away copies of my new novel RED STAR HUSTLE - new subscribers to my newsletter can enter for a chance to win.
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Undercover in the Apocalypse
Covert dispatches from Sam J. Miller on craft, community, and surviving nightmare times.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I'm giving away copies of my new novel RED STAR HUSTLE - new subscribers to my newsletter can enter for a chance to win.
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THE LAST DRAGONERS OF BOWBAZAR won a British Fantasy Award, a Subjective Chaos Kind of Award, and was nominated for the Locus Awards. It's also available in South Asia (with a slightly differently spelled title) as a paperback from @westlandbooks.bsky.social:
ICYMI; THE LAST DRAGONERS OF BOWBAZAAR, my British Fantasy & Subjective Chaos Kind of Award-winning novella about a 'boy from nowhere' coming of age in 90s/00s Calcutta, in a family that may be refugees from another reality, in a house that may be a dragons' nest, is now available in S. Asia.
November 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
THE LAST DRAGONERS OF BOWBAZAR won a British Fantasy Award, a Subjective Chaos Kind of Award, and was nominated for the Locus Awards. It's also available in South Asia (with a slightly differently spelled title) as a paperback from @westlandbooks.bsky.social:
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NEW: US airlines (Delta, United, American, etc) will shut down a program in which it sold hundreds of millions of your flight records to government agencies, including ICE, FBI, ATF, more. Comes after intense lawmaker-pressure and 404 Media's months-long reporting
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Airlines Will Shut Down Program That Sold Your Flights Records to Government
The move comes after intense pressure from lawmakers and 404 Media’s months-long reporting about the airline industry's data selling practices.
www.404media.co
November 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
NEW: US airlines (Delta, United, American, etc) will shut down a program in which it sold hundreds of millions of your flight records to government agencies, including ICE, FBI, ATF, more. Comes after intense lawmaker-pressure and 404 Media's months-long reporting
www.404media.co/airlines-wil...
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Signal boost.
Clarkesworld was one of the first online magazines I submitted to. They eventually published one of my favourite short stories that I've written (drafted over one night, not sure I can do that anymore), 'muo-ka's Child'. Help Neil keep the lights on at one of sff's best magazines:
November 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Signal boost.
Just turned in the edits on the newest Graves short story going into a new urban fantasy anthology coming soon (2026, just turned in final proofs)
Finishing up another novella chapter for my grimdark punjabi military epistolary fantasy.
Working on something else
book three of tremaine
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Finishing up another novella chapter for my grimdark punjabi military epistolary fantasy.
Working on something else
book three of tremaine
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November 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Just turned in the edits on the newest Graves short story going into a new urban fantasy anthology coming soon (2026, just turned in final proofs)
Finishing up another novella chapter for my grimdark punjabi military epistolary fantasy.
Working on something else
book three of tremaine
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Finishing up another novella chapter for my grimdark punjabi military epistolary fantasy.
Working on something else
book three of tremaine
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so happy to see @adrianmgibson.bsky.social anthology kicking butt and smashing their funding goal, keep sharing and booting if you can!
so happy to see @adrianmgibson.bsky.social anthology kicking butt and smashing their funding goal, keep sharing and booting if you can!
The Book of Spores: A Fungal SFF Anthology
Across dimensions, it creeps and consumes. A fungal anthology of fantasy, sci-fi and horror short fiction that will colonize your mind.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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so happy to see @adrianmgibson.bsky.social anthology kicking butt and smashing their funding goal, keep sharing and booting if you can!
so happy to see @adrianmgibson.bsky.social anthology kicking butt and smashing their funding goal, keep sharing and booting if you can!
Talking to my gf be like
Gremlins gonna gremlin
Gremlins gonna gremlin
November 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Talking to my gf be like
Gremlins gonna gremlin
Gremlins gonna gremlin
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omg that sounds like something i would binge read.
November 15, 2025 at 3:37 AM
omg that sounds like something i would binge read.
Wen thrifting with my gf today and it was wonderful.
Picked up a fuck ton of vintage great finds for upper wear shirts and layers and costs and outer layers (no luck on good pants) and some nice shoes, including a pair of 300 dollar Chelsea boots for 25 bucks. <.<
I think I used up my luck today..
Picked up a fuck ton of vintage great finds for upper wear shirts and layers and costs and outer layers (no luck on good pants) and some nice shoes, including a pair of 300 dollar Chelsea boots for 25 bucks. <.<
I think I used up my luck today..
November 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Wen thrifting with my gf today and it was wonderful.
Picked up a fuck ton of vintage great finds for upper wear shirts and layers and costs and outer layers (no luck on good pants) and some nice shoes, including a pair of 300 dollar Chelsea boots for 25 bucks. <.<
I think I used up my luck today..
Picked up a fuck ton of vintage great finds for upper wear shirts and layers and costs and outer layers (no luck on good pants) and some nice shoes, including a pair of 300 dollar Chelsea boots for 25 bucks. <.<
I think I used up my luck today..
I mean...
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... <_<
November 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I mean...
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... <_<
Wait till they say the word "seat" is doing heavy lifting implying you have to be seated to have a seat, but you can in fact stand in a seat space...so they'll be selling standing tickets soon for a seating ...position you can stand in.
"You also have no guaranteed access to an aisle from an aisle seat. The inflight meal might be rocks -- we don't promise it's edible. Also just because it says 'plane' do not expect a plane, a tractor might show up, or just a guy who is going to carry you to your destination on piggyback."
United's hilarious response to the windowless window seat lawsuit:
"The use of the word 'window' in reference to a particular seat cannot reasonably be interpreted as a promise that the seat will have an exterior window view,"
www.businessinsider.com/united-airli...
"The use of the word 'window' in reference to a particular seat cannot reasonably be interpreted as a promise that the seat will have an exterior window view,"
www.businessinsider.com/united-airli...
November 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Wait till they say the word "seat" is doing heavy lifting implying you have to be seated to have a seat, but you can in fact stand in a seat space...so they'll be selling standing tickets soon for a seating ...position you can stand in.
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beginning my quixotic and privileged campaign to get publishers to pay a per diem rather than asking their touring authors to carry a couple thousand dollars in credit debt and hoard paper receipts, like rats lining their nests for winter 🙏
November 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
beginning my quixotic and privileged campaign to get publishers to pay a per diem rather than asking their touring authors to carry a couple thousand dollars in credit debt and hoard paper receipts, like rats lining their nests for winter 🙏
Wanna thank everyone and give huge love for it - but got the report just now, looks like book two of tales of tremaine has outearned stateside!
:D thank you all, and for anyone wanting to give it a holiday push, big appreciation!
:D thank you all, and for anyone wanting to give it a holiday push, big appreciation!
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Wanna thank everyone and give huge love for it - but got the report just now, looks like book two of tales of tremaine has outearned stateside!
:D thank you all, and for anyone wanting to give it a holiday push, big appreciation!
:D thank you all, and for anyone wanting to give it a holiday push, big appreciation!
Seconding this. Essa is smart and well-read (not just talking about sff/fiction entertainment) as heck too!
In the "need to read list". Also, trust me, if you spot @essahansen.bsky.social recommending a book? Pick that book.
"A visionary, mind-bending space opera of electric drama and searing heart"
@rainewilson.bsky.social
"From truly quantum scale to galactic...told from the level of the human heart"
@essahansen.bsky.social
"An intelligent page-turner at the cutting edge of the genre"
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@rainewilson.bsky.social
"From truly quantum scale to galactic...told from the level of the human heart"
@essahansen.bsky.social
"An intelligent page-turner at the cutting edge of the genre"
@julietemckenna.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Seconding this. Essa is smart and well-read (not just talking about sff/fiction entertainment) as heck too!
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As the owner of an independent bookstore, I must ask all of y'all to do the opposite of this forever and ever, amen.
I am not allowed to buy more books until I read the ones I already own
November 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
As the owner of an independent bookstore, I must ask all of y'all to do the opposite of this forever and ever, amen.
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lmao even the machine doesnt consider AI images to be art
November 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
lmao even the machine doesnt consider AI images to be art
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One of the best parts of this job is being able to share good news. We got some great news this week, and it filled my heart to be able to share it with my client. It can take years to get there, so it’s important to cherish that moment and celebrate it. It makes the hard work all worthwhile.
November 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
One of the best parts of this job is being able to share good news. We got some great news this week, and it filled my heart to be able to share it with my client. It can take years to get there, so it’s important to cherish that moment and celebrate it. It makes the hard work all worthwhile.
Please be kind to your airport staff ATM with everything going
My direct flight has a minor delay but with all going all, that's all it has ATM.
TSA was a breeze only delay was...random inspection again go figure....but time overall? Lines...nothing.
People are working and still trying to keep us
My direct flight has a minor delay but with all going all, that's all it has ATM.
TSA was a breeze only delay was...random inspection again go figure....but time overall? Lines...nothing.
People are working and still trying to keep us
November 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Please be kind to your airport staff ATM with everything going
My direct flight has a minor delay but with all going all, that's all it has ATM.
TSA was a breeze only delay was...random inspection again go figure....but time overall? Lines...nothing.
People are working and still trying to keep us
My direct flight has a minor delay but with all going all, that's all it has ATM.
TSA was a breeze only delay was...random inspection again go figure....but time overall? Lines...nothing.
People are working and still trying to keep us
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Good literary translation requires understanding (language, culture, genre--on both sides of the translation) and an ability to write well. "AI" can't do that. There are no shortcuts. Treat your work and foreign language readers with the respect they deserve. You won't fool anyone with this.
Amazon has launched a new AI-driven translation service, Kindle Translate, for Kindle Direct Publishing authors 👇 #BookSky
Amazon launches AI translation service for indie authors
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November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Good literary translation requires understanding (language, culture, genre--on both sides of the translation) and an ability to write well. "AI" can't do that. There are no shortcuts. Treat your work and foreign language readers with the respect they deserve. You won't fool anyone with this.
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So many artists, writers, and designers I know have learned this lesson the tedious way, so let me co-sign this and say not only is it a huge waste of time and labor to listen to the "I'd buy that" crowd online, you will also lose money. Make what *you* want to make, everything else is noise
The biggest thing i've learned as an artist who sells prints and merch is don't make what people ask for. They won't buy it. Make what you, the artist, want to see printed on the support of ur choice.
I can't explain why but THAT'S what will sell. People who buy the most are the silent ones. 🫶
I can't explain why but THAT'S what will sell. People who buy the most are the silent ones. 🫶
Remember, artists: when people say, “I’d buy a print of this,” they don’t mean it. That sentence itself is just a weird compliment that rarely converts to an actual print sale. It’s like if someone ate a very good hot dog and then said, “I could eat 10,000 of these right now.”
November 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
So many artists, writers, and designers I know have learned this lesson the tedious way, so let me co-sign this and say not only is it a huge waste of time and labor to listen to the "I'd buy that" crowd online, you will also lose money. Make what *you* want to make, everything else is noise
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So it looks like we’re looking at a March, 2027 release for A DARK AND NARROW HOUSE.
A bit later than I wanted, but I hope it will be worth the wait. (Beta readers so far seem to be enjoying it)
A bit later than I wanted, but I hope it will be worth the wait. (Beta readers so far seem to be enjoying it)
November 7, 2025 at 3:31 AM
So it looks like we’re looking at a March, 2027 release for A DARK AND NARROW HOUSE.
A bit later than I wanted, but I hope it will be worth the wait. (Beta readers so far seem to be enjoying it)
A bit later than I wanted, but I hope it will be worth the wait. (Beta readers so far seem to be enjoying it)
The sobriety and weight of Tommy Shelby telling Colonel Ben Younger the danger Oswald Mosley's philosophy of fascism is/was -- current times. Damn that scene hits well. Even better now.
November 7, 2025 at 3:23 AM
The sobriety and weight of Tommy Shelby telling Colonel Ben Younger the danger Oswald Mosley's philosophy of fascism is/was -- current times. Damn that scene hits well. Even better now.
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I have a new flash story out today! “How To Set Up Your Mourning Robot” is now free to read in @lightspeedmagazine.com!
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How to Set Up Your Mourning Robot - Lightspeed Magazine
Fill tear ducts with provided saline solution. Do not mix or combine with non-approved third-party solutions. Open the mouth of your robot when ready to activate. Press the purple button under the to...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I have a new flash story out today! “How To Set Up Your Mourning Robot” is now free to read in @lightspeedmagazine.com!
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/how-...
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/how-...