Harvey & Joyce's adopted daughter Danielle is trying to raise funds to deal with Pekar's raw archive; basically four storage lockers full of notes, outlines, ideas, etc. Note this is not Pekar's comics per se. Those rights have been tied up in court for years. Long, ugly story. Worth backing.
His Name was Harvey Pekar
Saving the legacy of Harvey Pekar:Urgent mission to rescue four full storage units of American Splendor history before its lost forever
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And the tour is set, the demons will soon be loose. Come see me! More details at the ye olde bloggery hut: terribleminds.com/ramble/2026/...
One of the best there is needs some help. www.gofundme.com/f/bj-needs-a...
Donate to BJ Needs A New Mouth (Keep Her Yappin'), organized by Amelia Emberwing
If you're reading this, you're not new to the fact that eventually the "pass … Amelia Emberwing needs your support for BJ Needs A New Mouth (Keep Her Yappin')
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My copy got here today and it’s so pretty! If you’ve been thinking of picking up an issue or trying a subscription I definitely recommend it. (It’s the only magazine I know that comes with an option to include chocolate).
Caroline Shea@therealcshea.bsky.social · last mo.Very excited to share that I have a new story in Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet. It's a loose retelling of "The Dream of Óengus" but its heart is in Central PA and Vermont. I can't wait to read the rest of the issue. I hope you'll pick up a copy: smallbeerpress.com/lcrw/2026/06...
Time for a POPUP FUNDRAISER! Give $45(or more!) to Trans Law Center. DM me here to claim, then email a screenshot of your receipt. I'll send you a postcard sketch of any comics character. No celeb likenesses. Comics characters only! (🧵cont) transgenderlawcenter.org/donate/
I started writing a fantasy novel during the pandemic & I, uh, just posted the opening chapter because I can't tell if it's garbage substack.com/home/post/p-...
Magic Sucks
a fantasy in novel? in progress? maybe?
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And then President Trump is going to beat up Iran's dad in front of the whole school and then President Trump is going to take us all out for McDonalds and then President Trump is finally going to tell me that he loves me and then
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2mo agoLindsey Graham: "I spent 4.5 hours with President Trump. Here's what I think will happen. If this deal fails, he's gonna take the Strait of Hormuz over by force. We'll charge a fee for all those who go through to pay for the operation... if Iran contests control of the strait we'll obliterate them"
Still open for Barrelhouse essay subs, keep em coming
Tom McAllister@tmcallister.bsky.social · 2mo agofull guidelines for Barrelhouse NF subs below. We'll be open till 6/28 or 500 subs, whichever comes first
Hi all! I am Dave. I've been making comics and graphic novels for a while now and they've pretty much all flown under the radar. This is now a thread of my books for you to check out. I'd be thrilled if you snagged a book or two and/or shared this post. Rock and roll. 1/
Elias Eells- Bar Cart Bookshelf@eliaseells.bsky.social · 2mo agoMarket and publicize your backlist. Market and publicize your backlist. Market and publicize your backlist. Market and publicize your backlist. Market and publicize your backlist.
This is wonderful. Hadn't thought of this one in years.
Matt Zoller Seitz@mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 2mo ago"Love at First Bite." George Hamilton and Susan Saint James are very good in this. Like, real chemistry. And they do all their own dancing. Sometimes you think there's a double but then the camera moves and you realize it's actually them. youtu.be/jgtftS4MF0Y
Free Speech Champion(tm) Bari Weiss demanding CBS News smear an American executed by her government for protesting bsky.app/profile/elio...
Eliot Higgins@eliothiggins.bsky.social · 2mo agoBari Weiss not beating the bootlicking propagandist allegations here:
I saw this on Facebook marketplace so now you have to as well.
Can confirm Denver International Airport has weird vibes, and it’s not just the demon horse. (If you’re not familiar with the Denver airport demon horse, do yourself a favor.) Lots of creepypasta-like speculation about the spot, including what’s underneath it. Love that the world remains weird.
I'm pleased to announce the 2026 table of contents of Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy (published by @marinerbooks.bsky.social), as selected by guest editor @olivieblake.bsky.social and me. LitHub reveal: lithub.com/here-are-the... TOC: www.johnjosephadams.com/projects/bes...
Here are the new covers and guest editors for the 2026 Best American Series.
For decades, Mariner Books has stewarded The The Best American Series®, a literary institution that began in 1915 with Best American Short Stories, to your bookshelves. But just in case you’re stum…
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An amazing Non-Haddix thing about this game...On the other side, Lew Burdette threw a 13 inning shutout, struck out only 2, and gave up 12 hits.
1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates@1992pirates.bsky.social · 2mo agoOTD 5/26/1959 Harvey Haddix of the #Pittsburgh #Pirates throws the greatest game in #MLB history: 12 perfect innings vs the Milwaukee Braves at County Stadium! Joe Adcock’s hit scored the game’s only run in the 13th as the Bucs lost 1-0. Harvey discusses the game: #baseball
Boycott Uline, a shipping supplies company owned by the Uihlein family. When you buy their products, you're financing right-wing cruelty and corruption.
Queen_Potato@queenpotato.bsky.social · 2mo agoAnd there you have it. The anti trans campaign in Maine was never some "grassroots movement." It was bankrolled by billionaire Richard Uihlein, who poured over $800,000 into targeting trans kids over sports and bathrooms.
Bands should look like people you would not trust to hold your drugs
Great episode of a consistently excellent podcast. Always clarifying, and super generous about walking through some concepts that are a little tricky.
DreamingAgainstTheMachine@dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 3mo agoHow is AI like a mirror? You’re always looking into the past. AI ethicist Professor Shannon Vallor explaining some of the philosophical implications of the debate around the technology @technomoralfutures.bsky.social @adambecker.bsky.social @shannonvallor.bsky.social
How is AI like a mirror? You’re always looking into the past. AI ethicist Professor Shannon Vallor explaining some of the philosophical implications of the debate around the technology @technomoralfutures.bsky.social @adambecker.bsky.social @shannonvallor.bsky.social
Pre-order a SIGNED copy (personalized if you wish) from @copperdogbooks.bsky.social and get this exclusive in-world postcard. :) Get yours!
"The vagueness allowed the authors of the letter to pretend to a vaguely anti-Trump stance, but this was just a disguise. In reality they were serving the Trumpists’ ultimate goals." Excellent piece, excellent publication.
Maria Bustillos@mariabustillos.com · 3mo agoRevisited the Harper's Letter for @flaminghydra.com. It was a lot more harmful than anyone thought it would be at the time. flaminghydra.com/sh/
Finally, some good news: workers at Hachette are unionizing, and you can sign an open letter of support. This is the way! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Sign onto our open letter in solidarity with Hachette Workers Coalition!
To the management at Hachette Book Group, We are authors, publishing professionals, readers, and union supporters, and we are proud to express our full support for the Hachette Workers Coalition (HWC...
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Y’all! The White Cat Black Dog ebook is currently 1.99 on all platforms. If you buy from bookshop.org, you can pick which indie bookstore you want your money to go to. 🖤🐈🖤
White Cat, Black Dog: Stories
Stories
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I’m tired of these lazy people living off the government and refusing to work.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4mo agoBRENNAN: Did they mine the strait? Because Trump also said they might not have TURNER: You'll have to ask the president BRENNAN: That's the point. Congress hasn't been briefed TURNER: It's his tweet B: You're a member of oversight and armed services TURNER: You'll have to ask the president
