My patio plants are serving me quite well

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on rockets crashing into the moon: "It's not a big deal right now. The moon has clearly seen better days."

Because it apparently needs to be said: I have never fucking used the AI/LLM/chatbot/plagiarism machine and I never fucking will. If you use it, I think you're a bad person.

I am logged on for 2 hours to say I am appalled by what I read in the HWA newsletter. There are AI witch hunts ongoing where writers are being accused of using that garbage tech with no evidence. Telling ppl who use AI proudly to get out is not gatekeeping. Call out the writers and companies.

Pretending you don't see a difference between AI that counts beans and AI that steals novels is a doltish, peevish stance. Cannot believe @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social ran this apologia for the plagiarism machine.

Holly Lyn Walrath@hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 18h ago

There is a lengthy pro-AI screed in the latest HWA newsletter and it is . . . a mood.

🎉COVER REVEAL🎉 🎉TITLE REVEAL🎉 🎉RUN WITH THE HUNTED 9: EXTRACTION POINT will be coming on October 31, 2026 🎉

Jen Donohue@authorizedmusings.bsky.social · 5h ago

it is WEDNESDAY MY DUDES RUN WITH THE HUNTED Run With the Hunted is my ongoing female-led cyberpunk heist NOVELLA series! we got: Bristol, the self-made socialite Bits, the hacker Dolly, the violence itch.io/c/5506291/ru... authorizedmusings.blogspot.com/p/run-with-h...

Eli Roth used AI in his latest movie. Oh. I'm so shocked.

Hi, yes. This is GROSS of HWA. Absolute garbage behavior/stance. What a disappointing clusterfuck of shit.

Hillary Monahan@hillarymonahan.bsky.social · 6h ago

HWA is platforming righteousnessly entitled Pro-AI assholes and including them in their newsletters as they hawk their AI apps and programs and that's why you shouldn't support the HWA.

"He regretted how, as she lay on her back on the scaffolding, Heaven saw petticoats and pantaloons he did not." Yes!! So much love for this saucy take on a historical tale. The 'ever less reverend', the apple, the longing—it's perfection @kawalker.bsky.social. 🎉😍 @welkinpress.bsky.social

The Welkin Press@welkinpress.bsky.social · yesterday

Shortlisted in the Joy Prize, "Behold the Adam and Eve of Huntingfield" by @kawalker.bsky.social www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-stori...

We created this guide for anyone who could experience a miscarriage in a state with abortion restrictions. We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇

If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life

Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...

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There is a lengthy pro-AI screed in the latest HWA newsletter and it is . . . a mood.

National chocolate chip cookie day because I will use literally any excuse

Chloe N. Clark@pintsncupcakes.bsky.social · 19h ago

Bao buns. I am getting better on my sealing but still not perfect!

they A/B tested a kid to death

Ken Armstrong@bykenarmstrong.bsky.social · 20h ago

If you read only one story today, please make it this one. Paywall is lifted. So is the registration wall. By Olivia Carville for @bloomberg.com @businessweek.bsky.social

Alright I'll do this one too

ELwolfsblood |Romantasy Author|@elwolfsblood.bsky.social · yesterday

I liked that reading game so much I made a writing one to share around. 1 like = 1 answer. Please feel free to share this around, I made it myself and I would be happy to see it spread.

Spider-man Brand New Day is really good. There's no spoiler-free way to properly comment on its awesomeness. It has a big beating heart. It has solid action. Every element seems to be there for a reason. It lands. [BUT! Don't bother waiting for the end credits scene. Trust me.]

Bao buns. I am getting better on my sealing but still not perfect!

Chloe N. Clark@pintsncupcakes.bsky.social · 2d ago

Mushroom and tempeh burgers on sourdough buns

[takes off work gloves] the only place i “discover feed” is at tractor supply

We've figured out costs for a permanent home but are still trying to figure out how to make that happen. Shares are still very much appreciated!

Chloe N. Clark@pintsncupcakes.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I'm still doing a GoFundMe to help my parents rebuild after a devastating house fire. The costs of doing so, with an uninsured house, are extremely high. My parents are elderly and low-income and my disabled brother lives with them. I deeply appreciate shares of this link! gofund.me/ac93c03d5

I will do this during work breaks to spread some book love

T Clark’s short story collection “All This Want (And I Can't Get None)” ( @oneworldbooks.bsky.social, 2026) features stories on Black girlhood, thwarted desire, and growing up around New York City’s edges, as discussed with @kjmoulton.bsky.social. bit.ly/4h9ZFZX

BOMB Magazine | T Clark by Katie Moulton

Stories on Black girlhood, thwarted desire, and growing up around New York City’s edges.

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I don’t normally feel comfy doing this, but this is my friend. She’s been through hell. Super smart, super strong work ethic, and unlucky as hell. She’s stranded right now after working 15 hours and barely getting enough for their campsite for the day.

Donate to Help Us Escape Homelessness , organized by Missa Berry

My name is Melisa, and I’m reaching out for help for my family. I've been a single mom since … Missa Berry needs your support for Help Us Escape Homelessness

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one of my favorite short stories ever written

Lisa DeBruine@debruine.bsky.social · yesterday

Today is the only day you can experience Ray Bradbury’s “There Will Come Soft Rains” on the day it is set. Audio: archive.org/details/brad... PDF: thephilosopher.net/bredberi/wp-...

It's also one of the last great films featuring plenty of practical spaceship models. If you're interested, I've written all about it here:

The Spaceshipper 🚀@thespaceshipper.com · 9mo ago

Paul Verhoeven's Starship Troopers was released 28 years ago today. This is an opportunity to rediscover the film's sublime models:

Wow! "Wiswell finds the grief and emotion in his absurd premises without ever letting that grief swallow the joy. He writes about found family and healing and belonging with such earnestness that it bypasses every cynical defense mechanism one might have built up from reading too much grimdark."

Book review: The Dragon Has Some Complaints is John Wiswell at the height of his powers

We didn't plan on falling this hard for a three-headed dragon, but John Wiswell had other plans with his latest novel, The Dragon Has Some Complaints.

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Starship Troopers (1997): Arachnid Warrior Bug, animatronics testing by Amalgamated Dynamics

We've figured out costs for a permanent home but are still trying to figure out how to make that happen. Shares are still very much appreciated!

Chloe N. Clark@pintsncupcakes.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I'm still doing a GoFundMe to help my parents rebuild after a devastating house fire. The costs of doing so, with an uninsured house, are extremely high. My parents are elderly and low-income and my disabled brother lives with them. I deeply appreciate shares of this link! gofund.me/ac93c03d5

I was beaten to it by the amazingly generous @mollytempleton.com but yes! The blog I was nervous about yesterday is a reality today. She’s free. She’s long. She contains multiple cat photos. www.patreon.com/MicaiahJohns...

My Favorite Thing: The Cat That Hates Me + That One SFF Author Who Hates Everyone (Thoughts on Exile) | Micaiah Johnson

The first time I fed Sasha she sliced open my hand and bit my leg so hard it bruised. The second time I fed Sasha she hissed and swiped, but

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Mushroom and tempeh burgers on sourdough buns

Chloe N. Clark@pintsncupcakes.bsky.social · 5d ago

Doughseph Gordon Leavenitt and I made a sourdough styled after an almond croissant. It is delicious

AHAHAHAHAHA who has ever met an author who would SHUT UP about writing That said I am guessing the complainers are not seeking "How do I write" -- of which there are REAMS of advice -- but "How do I get published" And are not satisfied with the answers received

Antony Johnston@antonyjohnston.bsky.social · 2d ago

Seeing complaints online that authors 'gatekeep' information…! Absolute nonsense. There is no industry or craft in the world which is so comprehensively written about, studied, and discussed as fiction writing, and every author I know welcomes new writers who are serious about giving it a go.

Sorry for re-sharing, but the funds raised so far already ($1,300) went toward expenses in June—but developments in the past week are 1) my cat (Zel) needed $2,500 emergency surgery, & 2) seems there’s a balance of $1,500 from a scan I had in January that’s gone to collections. gofund.me/d8ae681e1

Donate to Help AJ Overcome Health and Financial Challenges, organized by AJ Odasso

Hi, all! My name is AJ. I’m a college English professor, editor, and writer… AJ Odasso needs your support for Help AJ Overcome Health and Financial Challenges

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