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Just finished reading Why I Love Horror, a collection of essays by contemporary horror authors on what began or fuels their love of the genre. Neat to see familiar faces in here and learn more about the humans behind my favorite books, as well as a few new-to-me authors!
Hell yes, Chuck. So many excellent things said in this post. A fave of mine: “AI, here, is not a tool — It’s not allowing you to do the work. You’re allowing it to do the work. Which is to say, you’re the tool.”
Chuck Wendig@chuckwendig.bsky.social · 4h agoProfessional writer organizations should not send out pro-AI propaganda in the form of tantrum-having "essays" to their members, and I don't think that's controversial.
Unfortunately I am still waiting on a few invoices that are really late and rent is due tomorrow. I am trying to get funds together but need to pay by tomorrow. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I need to pay it ASAP. #mutualaid ko-fi.com/dndjordanlea...
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My horror fiction collection FEVER DREAMS OF A PARASITE was just nominated for a Sacred Crypt Award. Many thanks to Voices from the Mausoleum for the honor! Voting is now open at Voices From The Mausoleum
"writers deserve to get paid, but not cover artists or video editors, and it's fine if instead of writing they use the theft machine because I'm equivocating genAI LLMs with all machine learning."
Holly Lyn Walrath@hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 20h agoThere is a lengthy pro-AI screed in the latest HWA newsletter and it is . . . a mood.
With just over a week to go, we still need to raise ~9k to get Year 13 of @uncannymagazine.bsky.social fully funded. And beyond that are stretch goals like original cover art and bonus flash stories. Love the magazine? Subscribe and spread the word! www.kickstarter.com/projects/unc...
Uncanny Magazine Year 13: The Space Unicorn Believes in YOU!
Funding to support Year 13 of Hugo Award-winning Uncanny Magazine. We have more stories to tell together!
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When people die and the media says they had “pre-existing conditions”… they’re pacifying the public. Anyone could die from Cyclosporiasis, but they want you to believe it can’t happen to you. It can only happen to the weak, the disabled, the elderly. The expendable people. Eugenics.
Two Deaths Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak in Michigan
The patients had “significant underlying health conditions” that may have contributed to their deaths, health officials said.
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Working from my neighborhood library today for a change of scenery and extra focus. Let’s kick Monday in the teeth, teahearts! ☕️🤘
Sincerely no longer have patience for people who aren’t excited for another person’s successes. Cheer your friends on or move out of the way of the parade.
The Border 2 Fire and Luna Fire in the North Cascades grew this weekend to 5,028 acres and 950 acres, respectively, increasing closures in the Ross Lake area. The wildfires are two of many in WA that led Gov. Ferguson to declare a statewide wildfire emergency that includes a burn ban until Sept. 30.
North Cascades wildfires grow again as WA enters statewide burn ban | Cascadia Daily News
Border 2 and Luna fires expected to worsen with this week's dry conditions
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Soundmirror You can only find it if you listen very quietly and if you know the sound of your own breathing, for this pool is a mirror, and its reflection is your voice.
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You can only find it if you listen very quietly and if you know the sound of your own breathing, for this pool is a mirror, and its reflection is your voice.
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Bumping this one more time. My mother stepped in with some financial aid to help calm things down a bit, and I am so close to getting things under control! Check the replies for a link to my shop where you can also purchase something instead!
Leona Neelam Maple 💛🍁 (she/her)@theleonamaple.bsky.social · 2w agoHey folks. I hate lighting the aid beacon, but I really need it. My rent: 1400. My paycheck on Wednesday: 1407. 7 dollars for me. Yeah, that's not enough to survive on til the 7th of next month - it's not even enough to get to work. Please help. ko-fi.com/theleonamapl...
Venba is less than $4 today If you like immigrant stories, food, or games that might make you cry and want something you could finish this weekend I'd highly recommend it.
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Venba is a short narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversatio...
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I picked up almost as much from the library as I did from school—real history, not that polished nonsense we were fed!
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Tonight or tomorrow night will mark the end of this novella’s first draft. It’s taken over a month of writing this in the evenings, ignoring other project temptations. Soon I’ll put it away for a few weeks, then go back with fresh eyes to revise.
"Being trans is sad Being trans is horrid." Shut up. Being trans is great. Look. I've got inner peace and a fucking scythe.
Jay Hulme@jayhulmepoet.bsky.social · 4d agoToday at the convent: the nuns have been teaching me to scythe.
Gone But Not Forgotten 😱 Horror novella 🎃 Halloween setting 👻 Scary ghosts 🐈⬛ Spooky animals 🎃 Fun Irish Halloween traditions 👵🏻👴🏻 Protagonist in their 50s Cover: Dark-Designs Direct: ko-fi.com/s/62896346bc Zon: rxe.me/PRPXB4 📢📚 📚💙 #HorrorSky
Enjoying a yellow gardenia fragrance oolong sample, gifted by a friend. Thick mouthfeel over the saddle of the tongue, prominent chestnut notes, lingering savory lemon shortbread finish. Strong cha qi though, I can’t drink much on an empty stomach. Will finish the session after eating!
August is Women in Translation Month so obviously I'm out here waving the HORROR FICTION flag for book recommendations!
I claim: 1. Bioremediation 2. Stud Muffin 3. FYI 4. Force-Quit aaaaand 5. Outercourse (1986, baybee 😎)
Merriam-Webster@merriam-webster.com · 5d agoFind the 5 words from your birth year that perfectly describe YOUR vibe ⬇️ www.merriam-webster.com/time-traveler/
Today feels like a great day to remind folks that: 1. I 🫶 trans folks, and 2. I will never knowingly use GenAI for literally anything. Not for writing, editing, “research,” cover design, or anything else. What a world. 😬
we require everyone's gay dollars please process them here (if you have straight dollars we will take them as well but the exchange rate is weird so you should give us twice as many)
Neon Hemlock@neonhemlock.bsky.social · last wk.You can back the crowdfund here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...
