Things I would like to put on LinkedIn but don't - for fear of AI bots descending and tech bros losing their minds.

I'm on the hunt for indie Romance - can be contemporary, fantasy or sci-fi. Just hidden gems.

I'm seriously considering writing my book via stone carvings by candlelight to avoid AI witch hunts.

Fellow freelancers - Where are you seeing more pitch call outs? On LinkedIn, Twitter or here? I feel like I'm seeing more on LinkedIn lately - and I hate that site.

Are there any #independent #publishing houses that have adamantly stated they will not be using AI?

Fellow #booknerds and more specifically romance readers Who is your favorite #Romance author that is 70+? Possibly for an article.

taking my first bite into substack. open.substack.com/pub/thelitdr...

Welp there’s no unseeing this

I'm looking into the impact of the rising cost of living (in the past year in particular) on the elderly in the UK. If you are aware of research, stats, charities, or older people really struggling with money), please could you get in touch? Email laurencrosbymedlicott@gmail.com #journorequest

"I love a good pan, but I’m more concerned with all of the great books that are falling through the cracks." It's me talking about book criticism! thewritethrough.substack.com/p/covering-b...

'Covering books can be lonely': Book critic Maris Kreizman on building community

Maris Kreizman on why criticism matters, what Substack is doing to emerging writers, and the secret to reading a ton of books

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I want to write an article about #romanceauthors that are 70+ - how they feel about the industry now, what they've written and how it was received, lots of questions. August is also Read Romance month....so......

fucking holy cannoli - Murdoch buys half of Vox Media. With HuffPost Book's newsletter gone now too - anyone want to start an independent news site that primarily focuses on books and social issues???? Anyone starting one I can join? www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/b...

James Murdoch, Intent on ‘Thoughtful Journalism,’ Buys Half of Vox Media

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It's bad news that the FBI is targeting a reporter in a leak investigation over her story about Kash Patel's drunken dereliction of duty. But it's good news that the existence of the leak investigation was ... leaked.

FBI investigating leaks to journalist who wrote explosive article on Kash Patel: Sources

MS NOW has learned that that FBI agents are probing the reporter who wrote a detailed story of Patel’s alleged heavy drinking and erratic behavior.

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Bc I'm angry, but also hopeful.

Long-lost page of Archimedes’ writings rediscovered in France www.scientificamerican.com/article/long...

Long-lost page of Archimedes’ writings rediscovered in France

The discovery adds to the Archimedes Palimpsest, an important medieval manuscript containing texts from the Greek mathematician Archimedes

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I wrote this for #HuffPost awhile ago to understand why "Until August" was published posthumously. I spoke w/one of Márquez's sons about the decision. This was one of my favorite pieces to write & I hope more book spaces open up to focus on stories like this. www.huffpost.com/entry/until-...

Gabriel García Márquez Wanted His Final Novel Destroyed. Here’s Why His Sons Published It Anyway.

We speak exclusively with García Márquez’s son about the unique dilemma of publishing posthumously.

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On the hunt for appraisers of Pokemon cards to chat with for an article with HuffPost. #journorequest Ideally ones that work with or have with major auction houses.

I've got a unique #journorequest looking to speak with an appraiser at a higher end auction house that specialises in #pokemon

But real quick, before I go: What I hope to see in 2026 book world, more covers with Hilma af Klint's artwork.

I just wrote my last HuffPost books newsletter - the roundup for 2025. And I'm not crying, you're crying. Anyways, if anyone needs more culture writers with an unhealthy knowledge of the publishing industry and a deep lust for reading - I'm available.

Looking to speak with holiday decorators who have tips on storage and cleanup after the holidays. #journorequest #haro

Time for a goodbye, but maybe someone will have a #books opening soon? Deeply sad, but optimistic.

Schools are forcing kids in kindergarten to use iPads, and it's causing chaos Parents say that the iPads have led to incidents like a child repeatedly wetting his pants at school from overstimulation, and kids accessing Fortnite during class www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...

Parents say school-issued iPads are causing chaos with their kids

A growing contingent of public school parents say school-mandated iPads, particularly in elementary and middle schools, are leading to behavior problems.

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looking for recs on items to buy for people that travel on your Xmas list - looking for actual comments from people who travel. #journorequest

well fudge...I need more writing work. Is it possible to get a remote journalist or editor role anymore? Feels like it's narrowing back to NYC or LA.

Very fun one to write for @buzzfeed.com You might say I'm inching towards a Pulitzer. www.buzzfeed.com/emilybond/sp...

13 Spicy Romances And Adult Toys To Make The Plot Thicken

These spicy books and their companions will have you *buzzing.*

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I wrote about the stomach clenching reality of work now -- where rolling layoffs are the norm and no one feels secure in their job. Happy Monday! www.axios.com/2025/11/16/r...

It's a rolling layoff world

These silent layoffs are now just a part of doing business.

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Also who else - like Armentrout's collab w/Hellmann's Mayo are any other bookish publicity collabs happening on that level or similar? #journorequest

Hey #food #prs I want to know about niche but popular holiday foods that are launching new flavours. #journorequest