more books that make people go "this is not for everyone but I loved and hated it for reasons I cannot explain" in their three-star reviews
A.M. Tuomala@amtuomala.bsky.social · 5d agoWhat would you like to see more of in the fantasy fiction of the next five years? Where do you think the genre has room for growth and exploration--or which recent developments would you like to see continued?
Or, in fact, not really a news story at all. I don’t believe at all that this was nationally important and certainly not “third on the BBC 6 o’clock news” important as a story. Cofnas started all of this because he’s a racist and the media ran with it.
Nadine Batchelor-Hunt@nadinebh.bsky.social · 4w agoNo, that is not the alternative The alternative was treating like a normal news story, and not a trial by media - one that was so clearly turbocharged by Arday’s ethnic and social background and the growing resentment in the establishment in the UK of having more black people in high places
it's been a minute since I had new flash fiction out—“The Age of Cancer” is up at @lightspeedmagazine.com! And if you haven't read THE TIME MACHINE by HG Wells, don't worry, the story quotes the relevant paragraph www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-...
The Age of Cancer - Lightspeed Magazine
This is our struggle. We scuttle on the sand before the softly breathing salt-burdened sea with the lichen on the rocks a bright poison green and great white butterflies screaming under a red sky whil...
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So I am posting this so very late, but in 2024, I got to be part of the Seasons of Hieron zine "A Chaotic Cataloguing", and I'm still so very proud to have been part of such a cool project. Here's my piece "Turbulent Beginnings". #friendsatthetable
hey guys I don't read this genre but I'm here to revolutionise it. I haven't read a single book that's done this.
He tried to read an elementary economics text; it bored him past endurance, it was like listening to somebody interminably recounting a long and stupid dream.
I cringe at non-sex scenes in movies. I have never watched a non-sex scene that was actually imperative to the story. It always makes me feel like the producer is a virgin.
marielda soundtrack, 10th anniversary special edition www.lostincult.co.uk/marielda #friendsatthetable / #marielda
People ARE stupid but you should do subtext anyway. You can spell it out as blatantly as possible and people will still willfully misinterpret it. I don't want all art to become shows for preschoolers, personally
under 16s were already banned on Bluesky because you have to be at least 35 to make an account
News Eye@newseye.bsky.social · 3mo agoBREAKING: The UK Government confirms that Bluesky will be INCLUDED in the ban on social media for under 16s. The government said it will be BANNED because it is a “user-to-user platform who purpose is to enable social interaction.”
Dreams & Visions, Ethan & Edmund, The Heat & The Dark (made for a 2017 fanzine) #friendsatthetable / #marielda
I found this neat tool that lets you generate text and images just from your ideas. It's really good!
“Labour will always back you” says man who has already demonstrated the contempt & hatred in which he holds you, your disabled child, your trans sibling, your migrant partner, your Palestinian friends, your nan & your job-seeking parent. Fuck off.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 4mo agoKeir Starmer makes late pitch to voters turning to Greens and Reform
A quick heads up; The UK government is currently holding a consultation on the Online Safety Act. The consultation lasts until the end of next month. Please fill it out if you live in the UK and/or share it around to get more eyes on it. www.gov.uk/government/c...
Growing up in the online world: a national consultation
We are consulting on further measures to prepare children for the future in an age of rapid technological change. This includes potential age restrictions on social media and other services such as ga...
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Secret Samol pinch hitter needed! Hello, we're in need of a pinch hitter for an assignment with prompts related to Hieron, Counterweight, and Twilight Mirage! docs.google.com/document/d/1... If you're interested, please email us at: secretsamolexchange@gmail.com (or DM but email is preferable!)
Pinch Hits!
What characters would you like to receive a gift about? Cassander Berenice, Audy, Aria Joie, Mako Trig, Grand Magnificent, Echo Reverie, Throndir, The Great Fantasmo, Fero Feritas, Samol, Sige Colburn...
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"But I do think culturally we are back to brunch." This month in Dialogue, @austinwalker.bsky.social goes long on craft, industry, and doing the work.
A Dialogue with Austin Walker - Unwinnable
Austin Walker is a writer, game developer, and a prolific podcast host.
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filled out the horrible settlement consultation and I’m sorry, the question that is framed as a negative so that you have to ‘strongly disagree’ with something not happening?? This has enraged me
Duncan, the regretful | Five of Cups 💧 1/3 zine art for @dragonageannual.art #DragonAge #DragonAgeAnnual #LynArt
happy secret samol to @obcerd.bsky.social who asked for a compilation or examination of phrygian’s forms! thanks for the great prompt, i had such a great time embroidering these! #secretsamol #friendsatthetable
happy #secretsamol!! for @not-from-the-absence-of-violence on tumblr, who requested samsam and in particular the gods' perspective on their relationships with hadrian, I wrote samsam's spring in hieron mask conversation. archiveofourown.org/works/79153226
If you are U.K. based and angered by Shabana Mahmood's latest efforts to make migrants lives even more difficult (and I know some of you will be), please do take the time to submit a response to the Home Office consultation. Dan's advice below is excellent as a guide on how to respond.
Dan Sohege@danielsohege.bsky.social · 10mo agoI am currently, because I know how to enjoy a Saturday morning, writing some guidance for people on filling this consultation in. As I do several things are highly apparent. Before I go through them though I don't want this to put people off of filling it in. It is important to do so nonetheless. 1/
"international law must be followed" is european for "thoughts and prayers"
did hear from a colleague yesterday that larian announced a new divinity game. my poor old laptop........
