Evan Dicken
@evandicken.bsky.social
Black Library Author. Media Enjoyer. Just passing through. He/Him
"AI is just another tool for artists." Okay, so what's a tool? For me, it's something that helps someone better accomplish something they can already do. A nail gun can't build you a house. A sable brush isn't going to paint a picture. Even a Stradivarius violin isn't going to write you a symphony.
Harooo! Harooo! My newest little bookie is out! It's a sequel, but don't hold that against me. You can find it anywhere little bookies gather!
Having consumed a handful of roasted, mixed nuts as a midday snack for the past 5 years, I at last feel qualified to share my definitive mixed nut tier list: Pecan Almond Hazelnut Walnut Peanut Brazil Nut Cashew I will not be taking questions.
I know it's a little early, but the kiddo and I collaborated on a Valentine for my partner. I'll let you guess who did which part:
When your database admin, without warning and apropos of nothing, decides to "update" their formatting
The description for my new novel just dropped on the Warhammer Community site. What a great early holiday gift, and DAMN that's a nice cover!
Tahlia Vedra matches fire and fury with the Helsmiths of Hashut in a new Black Library novel
The Lioness of the Parch is back in the saddle.
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Haroo! Haroo! My novel is up for Black Library's "Book of the Year". I've got zero chance of winning (only one Warhammer Fantasy novel has EVER made it to the top 10), but it's an honor to be nominated. You're welcome to throw me a vote (link in comments), but don't stress out about it.
And so my yearly autumnal tradition continues one more Thanksgiving. As your mouth feasts upon delectable foods, so shall your eyes feast upon my favorite Halloween holdout: Witness...THE JOVIAL GUEST:
It is unfair to eat your partner's takeout leftovers, even if they have been left in the frig for an extended period. However, it is right and just to levy a tithe of ONE SINGLE BITE, for every day they forget to bring the aforementioned delectables to work. I shall not be swayed in this belief.
Okay, so the old door puzzle (one of us tells the truth, one of us always lies). The door who is explaining the rules MUST be the door who tells the truth, otherwise there is no riddle.
Had some new stories drop this month over on the Legend of the Five Rings site (link in comments) Feels great to be back in Rokugan! www.legendofthefiverings.com/the-last-rid...
The Last Ride of Shinjo Katsu: A Tale of the Unicorn Clan
Samurai Shinjo Katsu must put aside his bitterness when he is hired to accompany a young noble seeking glory on her Long Ride, the final test before adulthood, in this new tale of the Unicorn Clan, by...
legendofthefiverings.com
You want GATTACA? Because this is how you get GATTACA.
Jess Calarco@jessicacalarco.com · 12mo agoApparently, Silicon Valley thinks eugenics is the only way to save humanity from AI-fueled extinction. They insist their eugenics isn't bad eugenics, because theirs involves parents choosing to screen and selectively implant embryos based on genetically predicted IQ. But choice is a slippery slope.
Actually listened to the lyrics of: "The Piña Colada Song" for the first time today and realized the singer is looking for a wet, unhealthy drunk with disregulated sleep.
Aaaand scene! There are #BlackLibrary books that aim to be deep, and ones that aim to be fun. Both are vital for the property. This one, Shade of Khaine by @evandicken.bsky.social , was loads of fun to read. Full review will be coming on @goonhammer.com soon #Warhammer #BookSky
When Trump tapped Musk to head DOGE, I gave 'em six months. Absolutely delighted to be wrong:
Musk calls for Trump's impeachment
Musk also declared that SpaceX would begin decommissioning a spacecraft essential to NASA's operation.
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Of all the reference material I keep squirreled away in my digital catacombs, I'm surprised by how often I come back to this...
To work in an open office is to be held hostage by the most extroverted person in the corral.
In other news, book stealing sites have officially gone off the rails:
Oh lovely, we have a king now. That tends to work out well for everyone involved.
Among all the AI Doomday Scenarios, who had: "Use up all Earth's resources creating worthless art and unnecessary app features for an increasingly disconnected humanity."?