C.Piveral
@cpiveral.bsky.social
SFFH writer. She/her/they. Purveyor of whimsy and angst. Work in Shoreline of Infinity, Kaleidotrope, TFlatiron, FlameTreePress, ZNB Presents, and elsewhere. Grad presentation on Psychopomps in modern works.
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With regard to today's HWA/Newsletter discourse, here's something I had to say about Al in a recent interview:
"There's been a steady erosion of appreciation in the work that real artists do. Somehow, the work that entertains and enriches our lives has been deemed disposable and not worth actual effort. Personally, it's been disheartening to see a percentage of the populace embrace the soulless slop that Al produces; it's hurtful to see many non-artists shrug their shoulders and say, 'So what?' or 'It's not going away, so just use it.' It's infuriating to find many so-called 'Al artists' who are ripping people off by charging for their slop and passing it as a professionally-made cover; doubly so for the authors and publishers out there who are embracing it and feigning shock when they're called out, or worse, simply not caring about the negative impact it has on the world. Whenever I see an Al cover, I question the integrity of the author whose words are being represented. You can't claim to have pride in your work if you're using a system that was trained on the stolen work of thousands of other artists. It's malignant hypocrisy. ...] [We need to] educate the public on the dangers of Al usage and adjudicate the bad actors who insist on using it within creative spaces. To quote Batman, it is the weapon of the enemy. We do not need it; we will not use it."
So, there's that.
Furthermore, an organization that publishes a trustee's pro-Al rant to an audience of creatives whose work was literally stolen to train LLMs is not only questionable, but negligent and disingenuous as well--especially when the trustee is actively promoting their own Al-powered app. The author's false-equivalency comparing the matter to the struggles of indigenous folks is both ignorant and deceptive.
To the HWA: Fix your org. And to the author: Fix your heart.
At the bottom is an image of buildings from fallout, with "[Everyone disliked that.]" over top.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:yl6tapfiaxmq6megbp2vf322/bafkreibii4knbvheenegp7aqg62qmw7xc5a2b4gdtdtsalk3ouxx66btou)
Soft Rains Day. "Today is August 4, 2026, in the city of Allendale, California. Today is Mr. Featherstone's birthday. Today is the anniversary of Tilita's marriage. Insurance is payable, as are the water, gas, and light bills." RIP Ray Bradbury, 1920-2012
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Love to start the day with a good review!
Shoreline of Infinity@shoreinf.bsky.social · 2w ago" a particularly fine edition of Shoreline of Infinity with stories that will linger in your mind. Maybe you’ll remember them for award season? I know I will." Full reviews of all the stories in Shoreline of Infinity 40 from the fine folk of Supernova. supernova.reviews/2026/07/22/s...
That old uniform, the one you’ve been wearing since the beginning of time and never really fit well—isn’t it ready for an upgrade? Ani thinks so. Can’t a psychopomp catch a break? “Updating a Uniform Made From the Fabric of the Universe” is out now in this issue!
In Another Time Magazine@inanothertimemag.bsky.social · 4w agoIssue 4 is now available! What to love about this new issue of our magazine: Wonderful stories by fantastic authors! Amazing cover art by Jade Merien and delightful illustrations by Joey Ormaza! Fabulous interview with Espi Love! Link to get your very own copy: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
My story “Artifice Box: Experiment 101” appears in this issue. This story has shocked me with the variety of reactions from readers from tears to terror. So happy to see this one take flight!
Shoreline of Infinity@shoreinf.bsky.social · 2mo agoReleased today! Shoreline of Infinity 40 - science fiction magazine from Scotland for the entire Universe. Includes: Grown-up Handwriting by Joyce Bingham - the winning story of this year's Cymera Festival/Shoreline of Infinity story competition. www.shorelineofinfinity.com/product/shor...
Reminder that this is out in the world, and I’m so excited to hear my work read aloud!!
CB Droege (Manawaker)@cbdroege.bsky.social · 4w ago🪣 To catch resistance you must know where to place your bucket. 🎙️ MSFFP presents: "What Did You Risk" by Chloie Piveral @cpiveral.bsky.social 🎧 Any podcast app ❤️ Supported by patrons! www.patreon.com/manawaker/po... #FlashFiction #FictionPodcast #SpecFic #NewEpisode #booksky #resistance #puppets
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My story, “Updating a Uniform Made From the Fabric of the Universe” is out today!
In Another Time Magazine@inanothertimemag.bsky.social · 4w agoIssue 4 is now available! What to love about this new issue of our magazine: Wonderful stories by fantastic authors! Amazing cover art by Jade Merien and delightful illustrations by Joey Ormaza! Fabulous interview with Espi Love! Link to get your very own copy: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
Ahh, I’m so excited to share this podcast of my work! And CB has such an incredible narrative voice. Give it a listen!
CB Droege (Manawaker)@cbdroege.bsky.social · 4w ago🪣 To catch resistance you must know where to place your bucket. 🎙️ MSFFP presents: "What Did You Risk" by Chloie Piveral @cpiveral.bsky.social 🎧 Any podcast app ❤️ Supported by patrons! www.patreon.com/manawaker/po... #FlashFiction #FictionPodcast #SpecFic #NewEpisode #booksky #resistance #puppets
The moment you've all been waiting for is almost here!! Tomorrow, July 10th, will be publication day for Issue 4 of In Another Time Magazine!!!! We will share the live links tomorrow, stay tuned!!
Ahh, I’m so excited to share this podcast of my work! And CB has such an incredible narrative voice. Give it a listen!
CB Droege (Manawaker)@cbdroege.bsky.social · 4w ago🪣 To catch resistance you must know where to place your bucket. 🎙️ MSFFP presents: "What Did You Risk" by Chloie Piveral @cpiveral.bsky.social 🎧 Any podcast app ❤️ Supported by patrons! www.patreon.com/manawaker/po... #FlashFiction #FictionPodcast #SpecFic #NewEpisode #booksky #resistance #puppets
This is a really well thought out blog/post and well worth the read.
Bona Books 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🤘🏼@bonabooks.bsky.social · 4w agoSilence is the wrong response. That’s why today we are publishing ‘The Machines Are Coming For Your Masthead”, a report on our experiences, small press publishing in the age of AI. Read the blog. Download the report. Share your thoughts - we want to hear them. (20/20 - fin)
I am SO happy to announce the table of contents for [RECORDED]: An Anthology of Found Media Stories, coming to haunt you on October 13th, 2026! 🎥 📚💙 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
!["A Memorandum on Military Etiquette in the Fourth Year of the Fae Crusade" by Nick Badot
"Helpdesk Ticket: Work Stoppage" by Bridget D. Brave
"NeuraCoat" by PS Cavanaugh
"The Last Episode of Captain Moonbeam’s Fun-Time Galaxy" by William R. Crichton
"Sleepless in the Notes App" by Megan Diedericks
"Case File 09987-296: Wildgrove Zoo" by Taylor Ellison
"Paracon 2026 Preliminary Schedule" by Dylan Freeman
"Witness Us Witness You" by Andreas Hort
"Mabaruga - the Ancient" by Diana J Kamieniarz
"The Seven Sins Of Selena Nielsen" by Hannya Kay
"The Old Mill" by Seoung Kim
"Side Effects" by Sam Logan
"The Man in the Leaves: an Index Case" by Aster Loxley
"The Pulling Hour" by Kieran McCaffrey
"The Masundanyika Files" by Masimba Musodza
"Cypress Hymns" by Jorja Osha
"Go Eat Some Worms with Callie Cooks" by C. H. Pearce
"What Follows Out of the Woods" by C. Piveral
"Federal Bureau of Ontology" by Rose Skye
"How to Breed Your Own Wish Fish - Babylon Curses Weekly, originally published October 31, 1899 [amended to include Sir Lamington’s letter to the Editor, 21 November 1924]" by Liv Strom
"Shelley’s System Data for the Play Test of Sinister Susurrations" by Catherine Tavares](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:urwbiqpcjwskrgmvxjfgddpj/bafkreiez6sdfk54f7tcivkyiva4mye7yhivrc6udjurffmavlmkatx74fy)
Reminder, this is out in the world. I’ve enjoyed hearing from readers. One reader even told me, “ I really like the layout of Shoreline.”
Shoreline of Infinity@shoreinf.bsky.social · 2mo agoReleased today! Shoreline of Infinity 40 - science fiction magazine from Scotland for the entire Universe. Includes: Grown-up Handwriting by Joyce Bingham - the winning story of this year's Cymera Festival/Shoreline of Infinity story competition. www.shorelineofinfinity.com/product/shor...
Seriously, we’ve reached the—we think Nixon was wronged—stage of the decline?!
I wished someone a better day than I was going to have this morning and they responded by wishing me a better day than I thought I was going to face today. Their wish came true and now I am thinking of challenging them to a wish-off every morning.
That feeling when you have a headache and just feel blah, but don’t know if it’s stress, allergies, chronic condition, or an illness coming for you.
Ooooh, we are a little less than $800 from the stretch goal of BUYING MORE STORIES!!! And we have 9 days left! 👀 I am LOVING the stories I've read and y'all. I want an infinite budget 😩 so help make this SLIGHTLY easier on me 😂 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
[RECORDED] — An Anthology of Found Media Fiction!
Weird videos you didn't take showing up on your phone... Haunted books no one else remembers reading... Strange audio cassettes that won't let you stop listening... [RECORDED] showcases weird, spooky,...
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Released today! Shoreline of Infinity 40 - science fiction magazine from Scotland for the entire Universe. Includes: Grown-up Handwriting by Joyce Bingham - the winning story of this year's Cymera Festival/Shoreline of Infinity story competition. www.shorelineofinfinity.com/product/shor...
The winning story will be performance read at Event Horizon at Cymera tomorrow www.cymerafestival.co.uk/2026-tickets...
Shoreline of Infinity Event Horizon — CYMERA
Saturday 6th June | 8:30PM | PLEASANCE BAR
cymerafestival.co.uk