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sarah mccarry

@sarahmccarry.bsky.social

writer, roué. POSSESSION ISLAND out in december 2026 it's got vampires in it https://linktr.ee/sarahmccarry

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sarah mccarry@sarahmccarry.bsky.social · 2d ago

this is a delightful list !!!! extra seconding grace byron's deliciously unhinged Herculine, a favorite read this year that will be particularly, wonderfully horrifying to anyone of "dysfunctional feminist collective" &/or "spent too much time with anarchoprimitivists" experience !!!

ghoul thing@davevriser.bsky.social · 4d ago

I wrote up a little Trans Horror Primer; if youre looking for more authors to check out, large&small press, give it a read through www.whatsleepsbeneath.com/archive/tran...

Hester Blum@hesterblum.bsky.social · 3d ago

My mom last week: "a WHOLE EPISODE on Cetology??" My mom today: "I need three more episodes on Cetology" (also see Rob's previous skeet in this thread, READING, it's the best)

Rob Delaney@robdelaney.bsky.social · 3d ago

If you liked that post 👆🏼may I recommend my podcast with @hesterblum.bsky.social that is *exclusively* about Moby-Dick? Ep 5 is out today! Most eps cover a few chapters but this one we focus on one: Cetology! exploringthegreats.com/moby-dick

this & kat@dogunderwater.bsky.social · last wk.

Dolly Parton sends signed, bejeweled guitar to Austin drag performer Brigitte Bandit

The year ended on a high note for one local performer after unwrapping a gift sent from one queen to another.

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okie (they/them)@okie.gay · last wk.

Texas’s drag ban was found to be unconstitutional this morning and one of the plaintiffs who brought the suit was an Austin-based drag queen who often impersonates Dolly Dolly was named in the final judgement itself and after hearing about the lawsuit, she sent that drag queen a signed guitar

Alex Zalben@azalben.bsky.social · last wk.

Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old. Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000). A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact. At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.
Alex Zalben@azalben.bsky.social · last wk.

Dolly Parton, among a thousand other amazing things she did in her life, gifted over 330 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program. Her passing is a tremendous loss to the world, but you can support the program today to keep it going imaginationlibrary.com

tweety fish@sifu.tweety.fish · 2w ago

I'm sorry but "a huge number of NYC cabs now are remaindered EVs running grey market software written by some dude in a garage" is the most cyberpunk thing I've ever heard

JarekFA@jarekfa.bsky.social · 2w ago

I asked a driver how they service them since they’re no longer made. He said they have a guy they go to for all the software updates and all that. Even though, it has many missing typical car elements. (Like cruise control or power windows even I believe).

Vajra Chandrasekera@vajra.me · 4w ago

I've talked about the Sameer Project before—an excellent life-saving on-the-ground initiative in Gaza. Since April 2024, they've distributed nearly a quarter of a million meals alone (plus water, medical care, and shelter). But funding has dropped so much that they'll have to shut down without help.

Food & Water x The Sameer Project

Translating Falasteen (Palestine), in collaboration with The Sameer Project, launched a fundraising campaign to support families in Gaza facing severe hardships. Our mission is to provide food & water...

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Justina Ireland@justinaireland.com · 4w ago

Great article in the Bookseller which confirms that the crime novel pulled from auction was ALSO written by a writer of color. Like, what's happening here isn't even subtle. www.thebookseller.com/news/numerou...

‘Hard to ignore’ – AI speculation sparks debate about whether authors of colour targeted

A number of authors recently suspected of using generative AI in their writing has sparked a debate online and in the trade about whether authors of colour are being disproportionately targeted by spe...

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