1. A former fanfic author serializing my queer cozy paranormal debut on my website (bailtygalbreit.com). My elevator pitch is: Buffy + Six Feet Under + The Grifters. The current WiP is Book IV in the series, Moon-Bit, and I'm also processing beta feedback for Book II. #FantasyIndiesAugust #booksky

Yeah, that tracks.

Hm. I usually take my laptop when I go to cons. I may think twice about that now.

Kristi Mae@krismaer.bsky.social · 3d ago

Travelers be careful of hotel wifi. Its being targeted by Russian hackers to spread malware. Thanks to Microsoft for the warning. #Hackers www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...

interesting to me that as the administration treats democratic-voting states like conquered or occupied territories, you don’t have pundits demanding the president respect “half the country”

tony romm@tonyromm.bsky.social · 2w ago

NEW: In a stunning admission, the Trump administration admitted in court documents that it canceled billions in energy grants to states "based solely" on politics -- and whether that state was represented by Democrats and backed Harris in 2024. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/b...

$100 to any reporter who asks him, "so you're saying Capitol Police should've shot dead everyone who breached the Capitol on January 6?"

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2w ago

Homan on people getting killed by ICE: "It comes down to one simple fact -- these people failed to comply with law enforcement ... all they had to do is comply. If they did, they'd be alive today."

Epstein files aren't worth seeing or discussing, but Fauci's personal diary...? THERE's our new distraction. I'd listen to this remarkable woman.

"Taxing the rich doesn't work." Tell that to Massachusetts… Their millionaire tax has raised $3.1 BILLION so far. It's funding bridges, buses, teachers, free community college, and free school meals. Enjoy. 😎✨

Chapter 8 of UNDERTAKEN, Book I in the Rest in Grift series is LIVE! Read Chapters 1 & 2 for FREE on the site's video page, then subscribe to the blog. A new chapter every other Tuesday. #serializedbook #vampires #booksky #paranormal #writing baileygalbreit.com/blog/r35c0xk5rb68e4bhuikxm0cc3frjj8

UNDERTAKEN CHAPTER eight: MARKED — BAILEY G. ALBREIT, AUTHOR

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And one from Tim Snyder reinforces the point:

This.

Trump telling Zelenskyy to “end the war” is like telling the homeowner to “end the burglary.” Maybe it’s on the burglar?

When Justice is blind, bad guys take the fifth. When justice is corrupt, good guys take the fifth. Feel free to share.

Novel idea. Investigate Rand Paul. Probe his ass with a microscope, plenty of corrupt dirty shit there to find, no doubt.

29. Pluses--my website's up (baileygalbreit.com), I'm serializing Book I of the Rest in Grift series, UNDERTAKEN (Chapter 8 just went live!) and Book II is with my beta readers. I'm not finished Book IV, yet, though, which I need to do before going back to edit Book III. #FantasyIndiesJuly #booksky

28. I'd like less royalty. I write fantasy taking place in our world (or my version) so there's democracy, an election for mayor in my made-up town, etc. But why is democracy less "realistic" in fantasy realms than unicorns/dragons? #FantasyIndiesJuly #booksky #books #fantasy #paranormal #democracy

I'm too exhausted to function. Got almost no sleep last night because when I have a lot to do the next day, my brain keeps listing all of the items over and over and I can't shut down and SLEEP so I can actually do the things the next day. So did I do any of that today? Not even. Blergh.

Fluffy Cat's Messy Morning

ALT: Fluffy Cat's Messy Morning

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In a heartbeat. So to speak.

Dave The Artist@coloradofaux.bsky.social · 2w ago

Checks out!.. 👇🎯

I need to try this! #booksky #writingadvice #writing #writingcommunity

#booksky #books #reading #EudoraWelty

26. Since I'm writing Book IV in the Rest in Grift series, MOON-BIT, I'm always humming Bad Moon Rising, Moondance, and Blue Moon (especially since the local HS prom happens during this book). #FantasyIndiesJuly #booksky #writingcommunity #paranormal #werewolves #ghosts #vampires #writingmusic

Ha!

thiiird person@thiiirdperson.com · 2w ago

I don't think it's fair to say LeBron is "doing a reverse Fresh Prince" before we have even seen how many fights he gets into in Philadelphia

#booksky #writing #writingcommunity #writingadvice

These are fantastic!

Titania@titaniasrealm.bsky.social · 2w ago

The world needs more bookish gargoyles and grotesques

23. Robin was a better friend at one time, but when she'd in mourning for her dad and hiding some big secrets from her best friend(s), a bit less so. She's fiercely loyal, though, even when she's preoccupied with her own crises. #FantasyIndiesJuly #booksky #writing #writingcommunity #paranormal

Being an Arrested Development fan, gotta give the nod to Ron Howard.

Nanoraptor@nanoraptor.danamania.com · 2w ago

You suddenly get a narrator describing your life and there’s no way to turn it off - everyone can hear it. While shopping, at work, at home, with friends - the voice narrating your every move goes on. Who do you hope is the voice of this narrator?

Don't blame me, I voted for the smart lady with the funny laugh. Cartoon by Trevor Stone Irvin

And yet the same conservative logic says, "Wah, wah, wah! If you boycott my company for ideological reasons YOU'RE KILLING ME!"

Mrs. Betty Bowers@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 2w ago

I don’t accept the argument that is you cut off their oxygen you are responsible for killing astronauts.

I feel so evil when I do this. But, you know, in a GOOD way. #writing #booksky #writingcommunity

The struggle is real. #booksky #reading #readread

22. I liked Yellowface's cover, but other factors are what made me want to read it (blurb, reviews). I don't like super-busy covers in general, but if the book gives me other reasons to read, I'll forgive a busy cover. Or just take the dust-jacket off while reading. #FantasyIndiesJuly #booksky