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Adrian Harley
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Author of Many Drops Make a Stream. Herder of cats. they/them
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thebeastcub.bsky.social
I have taken a couple of artistic liberty raptor orders in the past, but they all had a fantasy element to them, this is my first time taking a crack at making an "actual critter" of a dinosaur, how did I do?
January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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nkalamb.bsky.social
I cannot sufficiently underline how despicable it is that the IOC has required Haitian Olympic athletes to remove an image representing the leader of the Haitian Revolution (against SLAVERY) from their uniforms.
MILAN (AP) — The troubled Caribbean country, Haiti, has fielded two athletes for the Milan Cortina Winter Games, and they will proudly wear Haitian symbols — although one less than intended after intervention by the International Olympic Committee. The skiers will compete in uniforms designed by Italian-Haitian designer Stella Jean that originally featured an image of Toussaint Louverture, the former slave who led a revolution that created the world’s first Black republic in 1804. The IOC ruled that the image violated Olympic rules barring political symbolism, requiring Jean to come up with a creative solution: painting over the nation’s founding father.
February 6, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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I feel like Los Angeles is a place where people expect ICE to happen because the kidnappings have been happening to my home city for decades, so there’s less media attention to it now. and I want folks to see that in LA, Latine students are organizing major protests & the police are attacking them
LAPD Charges at Hundreds of High School Students in Peaceful Walkout Protest at MDC ~ L.A. TACO
LAPD arrested at least two teenagers protesting ICE raids in Los Angeles yesterday. They were also seen corresponding with ICE agents on Alameda Street during the demonstrations.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:10 PM
adrianharley.bsky.social
I’m not usually a sports person, but I am a huge sap about the Olympics.

I also firmly believe that if you have an opening ceremony, sports should not start happening before the ceremony that supposedly opens the sports.
February 6, 2026 at 9:08 PM
adrianharley.bsky.social
STET is one of the reasons I am afraid of short stories. I read it casually and was hollowed out for at least a day. So yes, it absolutely needs to be taught in schools alongside other short stories that will haunt you forever.
jxilon.bsky.social The Ghost of Halloween Past @jxilon.bsky.social · 1d
STET is a story that should have been mandatory reading in high schools, colleges, and universities since the day it was published. Also, just as a piece of art, a piece of short SF on the digital page, it was always a marvel.
bridgetmckinney.bsky.social Over-Informed Peasant @bridgetmckinney.bsky.social · 1d
For several particular reasons today, "STET" by Sarah Gailey is extremely on my mind. STET share.google/ODadlV1br3eH...
February 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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#UKSFFBookBargains offers a daily deal on Some Desperate Glory by @emilytesh.net. 99p.

One of the best books of the last ten years. A very well deserved Hugo winner. If you've not read this you're missing out.

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Some Desperate Glory ebook by Emily Tesh - Rakuten Kobo
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February 6, 2026 at 12:28 AM
adrianharley.bsky.social
Some of my favorite romances!! A great deal for anyone who likes audiobooks.
February 6, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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Happy Black History Month, everyone! For our third year running, we’re celebrating with a collection of queer books by Black authors (most also star Black characters).

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Text over the background of a rainbow gradient. The text reads: Queer Book by Black Authors for Black History Month. Twelve book covers over the background of a rainbow gradient. The books are: Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen; A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark; Outdrawn by Deanna Grey; The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson; Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory; Bingo Love by Tee Franklin & Jenn St-Onge; Check, Please! Book 1: #Hockey by Ngozi Ukazu; The Dating Countdown by N.G. Peltier; Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton et al.; Whiteout by Dhonielle Clayton et al.; Bunt!: Striking Out on Financial Aid by Ngozi Ukazu; All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson. Twelve book covers over the background of a rainbow gradient. The books are: Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin; Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert; D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins; The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin; If It Makes You Happy by Claire Kann; Sweethand by N.G. Peltier; Fat Ham by James Ijames; Let's Talk About Love by Claire Kann; The Color Purple by Alice Walker; Jamaica Ginger and Other Concoctions by Nalo Hopkinson; Mangos and Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera; So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix by Bethany C. Morrow.
February 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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davidstrathdee.bsky.social
This is superb. Ian McKellen delivers a blistering pro-immigration monologue written by Shakespeare, that makes you want to punch the air with exhilaration. Wow, wow, wow.

An absolute must-watch. (Starts at 20:10 but the entire interview is a joy.) youtu.be/2l2RqzVG4ag
"There's Nothing I Enjoy More Than Acting In The Theater" - Ian McKellen EXTENDED INTERVIEW
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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February 5, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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makana-yama.bsky.social
WHAT'S UP BLUESKY IT'S AN ART REVEAL TIME

if you preorder my lesbian cyberpunk heist, THE OBAKE CODE, you get THESE amazing prints to go with it!!! tarot cards by Kels Gottschlich and keychains by Conito! more in the thread!

preorder from @sidequestbooks.bsky.social here: sidequestbooks.com/obake/
the protagonist of the obake code, malia, a brown-skinned young woman with long twists dip dyed in green, posed as the tarot card the magician. she has her arm raised and is holding a glowing atom with multicolored orbs. the background is a cyberpunk cityscape in shades of pink, blue, green, and red
February 4, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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weratedogs.com
This pup found a stick shaped like an old timey pipe earlier today and has already solved three mysteries. 13/10
a brown wire-haired pup stands on a wooden deck in a grassy yard. he looks at us with golden eyes and his right ear flipped inside out. he has a pipe-shaped stick in his mouth, giving him the appearance of a sophisticated and dapper gentleman. just give him a deerstalker cap and a cloak, and he'd give Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.
February 4, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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michaelharriot.bsky.social
I've told this story on ContrabandCamp but it's worth sharing for BHM because it's one of the greatest stories ever.

A thread.
February 4, 2026 at 5:07 AM
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keezyyoung.bsky.social
starting to do research on a subject you know nothing about is like
me: "okay. first question: how do lawyers work?"
source: "um... well, what kind of lawyer are we talking about"
me: *writing down enthusiastically* there are types of lawyers
February 3, 2026 at 3:21 AM
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ajcousins.bsky.social
"My daughter is only 6 years old. She should not know chains or handcuffs or the terror of her family being torn apart. She should never have been...locked in a detention facility for 2 months. She should be in school in the US, playing with her friends and receiving the medical care she needs."
caitlindeangelis.bsky.social Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · 4d
Kelly Vargas writes about what happened to her, her husband, and their 6yo daughter in the family camp in Texas.

Filth, illness, medical abuse—her child has lasting complications from being injured by a staff member.

We don't know the half of what's happening in the camps, but we know enough.
My Daughter Lived the Liam Ramos Nightmare. It Turned Out Worse for Us.
The constant threats took a toll on my health. My daughter’s health deteriorated even faster.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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gorangligovic.bsky.social
Love to take an invigorating nap by leaning back in my chair with my feet up on the desk, secure in the knowledge that none of the king’s prisoners (especially not the one with the oddly charming rodent confederate) will notice or attempt to misappropriate the ring of keys hanging from my belt
February 3, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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drewharwell.com
A retiree wrote this email to a DHS attorney. Within five hours, DHS demanded Google turn over records for his account.

A Kafkaesque form of domestic surveillance, intimidating Americans for lawful speech.

New from us at the Post: www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio... @johnwoodrowcox.bsky.social
“Unconscionable,” Jon thought as he found an email address online for the lead prosecutor, Joseph Dernbach, who was named in the story. Peering through metal-rimmed glasses, Jon opened Gmail on his computer monitor. “Mr. Dernbach, don’t play Russian roulette with H’s life,” he wrote. “Err on the side of caution. There’s a reason the US government along with many other governments don’t recognise the Taliban. Apply principles of common sense and decency.” That was it. In five minutes, Jon said, he finished the note, signed his first and last name, pressed send and hoped his plea would make a difference. Five hours and one minute later, Jon was watching TV with his wife when an email popped up in his inbox. He noticed it on his phone. “Google,” the message read, “has received legal process from a Law Enforcement authority compelling the release of information related to your Google Account.”
February 3, 2026 at 3:15 PM
adrianharley.bsky.social
You can start one of my favorite romance series of all time for FREE, what are you waiting for?
courtneymilan.com Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 5d
He's been ordered to get rid of her by fair means or foul . . . The start of the acclaimed Brothers Sinister series.

Reminder: The Governess Affair is FREE just about everywhere!
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Cover for the governess affair by Courtney Milan. A woman in a yellow dress is looking at a flower. Next to this is a banner saying "free." The Brothers Sinister Series: covers for The Governess Affair, The Duchess War, The Heiress Effect, The Countess Conspiracy, and The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan
February 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
adrianharley.bsky.social
This sounds so fun!!
srmilesauthor.bsky.social Shanna "Read Black Fantasy" Miles @srmilesauthor.bsky.social · 4d
It’s launch 🚀 day!!

“The Good Place meets the Brandy version of Cinderellain Until the Clock Strikes Midnight, a cozy, romantic fantasy from award-winning author Alechia Dow”

Get it from a Black Owned Bookstore for BHM! #booksky

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February 3, 2026 at 1:37 PM
adrianharley.bsky.social
Draft 2 of Droplet 2 is done!! Now off to several wonderful people for the last round of feedback before it goes to my publisher.
February 3, 2026 at 2:19 AM
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kevinhearne.bsky.social
Sometimes I take a pic of a squawking bird and give them stuff to say

There are worse hobbies
Grackle squawking with the caption Does anyone know what was up with the calligrapher who was having a bad night in The Residence because I love that it is never explained but also I’m curious
February 3, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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helenm40.bsky.social
Good god. We've spent a decade with the British media - including the BBC - claiming that the 'gender critical' movement wanted to 'protect women and girls'.

And it turns out Jeffrey Epstein was funding part of it.
msmaxwellmusic.bsky.social Hi my name is Mika 🏳️‍⚧️ @msmaxwellmusic.bsky.social · 6d
I'm not being facetious. Epstein was apparently giving talking points to the people pushing anti trans rhetoric in the UK.
From: Sent: To: Sunday, May 8, 2016 10:18 PM jeffrey E. Subject: London talk the title of my talk October 25 in London, audience "500, 35 pounds paid attendance each "An Evening on Evolutionary Biology: An overview covering Feminism, Transgender, Homosexuality and Honor Killings." $3000 for me (i will already be in London paid for by Imperial College) and an almost certain corporate $3000 add on just as you outlined-this will create an immediate internet wave especially in the UK with coverage in all the major newspapers and so on anyway i will concentrate on it, to the exclusion of individual pieces at the moment all best
February 2, 2026 at 7:11 AM
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assignedmedia.org
An extreme Kansas bill will invalidate the drivers license of every trans person in the state. It was passed alongside a particularly extreme bathroom bill, meaning that the implications of every trans Kansan losing legal ID overnight has largely been missed.
Kansas Bill Will Strip Driver’s Licenses from Every Trans Resident Who Changed Gender — Assigned
As Kansas passes a bathroom bill, another bill that will invalidate the driver’s license of every trans resident has been deemphasized in the coverage. Also, Trump’s Department of Education says San J...
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February 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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zzclaybourne.bsky.social
Hat tip to @geraldcoleman.bsky.social for doing The Work.
Beginner’s Guide to Black Science Fiction and Fantasy
A while back, I created the first beginner's guide to black science fiction & fantasy in answer to two realities.
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February 1, 2026 at 2:46 PM
adrianharley.bsky.social
I try to write right in the middle! The rules are harder for some of my world’s magic systems than others, and I try to keep a sense of the magical even for the ones where I know the physical rules behind the magic.
professoremily.bsky.social Prof Emily @professoremily.bsky.social · 6d
#Febchantment Day 2

Do you have a "hard" or "soft" magic system?

In other words, does your magic system have strictly defined rules (think: Brandon Sanderson's books)? Or is it more undefined, mostly vibes/rule of cool (think: Gandalf from LOTR)? Somewhere in between?

#writingcommunity #writesky
#Febchantment prompt for Feb #2: Is your magic system "hard" (i.e. with clearly defined rules) or "soft" (mostly vibes)? Text is white letters on a blue background featuring a magic book with lots of sparkles, and a yellow octopus dressed as Glinda the Good Witch sitting in the bottom right corner. Hosted by @professoremily.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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socialistdogmom.bsky.social
'measles outbreak at the child prison' seems entirely avoidable, it's really the kind of thing that only happens if you do several unthinkably evil things on purpose all at once
February 2, 2026 at 4:31 AM