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akchild.bsky.social
@akchild.bsky.social
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I write mostly sci-fi/fantasy novels (indie publish) and I currently work for the US Government, editing audit reports. I also edit freelance. If you’re looking for an editor, please hit me up.
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kristadb1.bsky.social
Back this worthy Kickstarter by a Canadian editor and publisher, and be rewarded with knowing snacks will be given to Jersey and Luna (next post has evidence)!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
Fascination: Dark, Witchy Fantasy & Horror Anthology
A macabre story collection of nature-fueled magic, witches & dark fae. Creepy cottages, haunted homesteads & bespelled woods.
www.kickstarter.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:49 PM
akchild.bsky.social
I just want to thank @jimmcgovernma.bsky.social for the fact checking and mention of the ridiculous Pentagon budget line during floor debate. Everyone is talking about DHS, but the DoD budget is a problem too, especially when DoD has such trouble passing an audit.
February 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
akchild.bsky.social
I saw someone asking for blue bunny hats for adults to wear to protests - Amazon has plenty.

www.amazon.com/s?k=blue+bun...
Amazon.com : blue bunny hat for adults
www.amazon.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:26 AM
akchild.bsky.social
Random thought of the day -

Jack Black and Jack White should get together for a compilation and call it “Jacking it in Monochrome.”
January 24, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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natania.bsky.social
Please, never be shy telling an author you loved their books.

It’s seriously what gets us through.
January 18, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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pinkzombierose.bsky.social
When people say to me "I've had enough of your nonsense" I give them a little more of my nonsense, in case they were just being polite.
January 18, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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astridabellauthor.com
Omg I have so many new followers.

Hi!! I'm Astrid, I'm the author of the upcoming re-release, Inarora's Excursion, featuring a young cat person learning how useless bureaucracy can be and starting a journey of self-discovery...

Newsletter: astridabellauthor.com
Pre-Order today!
Available now at your favorite digital store!
Inarora's Excursion by Astrid E. Abell
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December 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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astridabellauthor.com
... ok I have a long shot q. Maybe a lawyer can help me.

I'm trying to write an initial trial prep scene for my MC and her father (obvs can't testify at the same time or anything), I don't know exactly what I'm doing, other than uh I need to make it kinda realistic but with a fictional take.
December 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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megelison.bsky.social
And just like that, SFWA capitulates. Keep fighting. It works.
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association AMENDED RULES for the Nebula Awards Dear Meghan, Earlier today, you received an email titled, “Note from the Board on This Year’s Nebula Rules.” To be clear, SFWA does not support the use of LLM generative models in the production of creative work. The Nebula Award Rules did not reflect our current policy and deeply held beliefs and values, and they were amended to reflect that. With further input, today, we made an important change to the Nebula Awards Rules in two board votes that we would like to share with you: Previous Text: "Works that are wholly written using generative large language model (LLM) tools are not eligible." New Text: "Works that are written, either wholly or partially, by generative large language model (LLM) tools are not eligible." -and- Previous Text: "Works that used LLMs at any point during the writing process must disclose this upon acceptance of the nomination, and the nature of the technology’s use will be made clear to voters on the final ballot" New Text: "Works that used LLMs at any point during the writing process must disclose this upon acceptance of the nomination, and those works will be disqualified." We will update our posted rules in the coming days to reflect this change.
December 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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clarkesworldmagazine.com
Very disappointed in the new Nebula Award eligibility information from SFWA that allows partially-generated works to be on the ballot. See 9.11.2.
www.sfwa.org/complete-neb...
This shouldn't be difficult. #noAI
11 In order to be eligible for any award, the work must include at least one (1) credited writer. Works that are wholly written using generative large language model (LLM) tools are not eligible. Works that used LLMs at any point during the writing process must disclose this upon acceptance of the nomination, and the nature of the technology’s use will be made clear to voters on the final ballot.
December 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
akchild.bsky.social
First thought - generative AI has two wolves inside it. The thief wolf who devours stolen content from quality sources, and the trash wolf who eats garbage provided by users.
1/2
December 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
akchild.bsky.social
So, you know how the current CR runs out January 30? You know how the House has had since November 13th to work on appropriations bills to fund the Government before that deadline? The House Appropriations Committee has nothing scheduled for December or January. appropriations.house.gov/schedule
Schedule
appropriations.house.gov
December 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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aplante.com
i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
screenshot of a tumblr post from user “wildmansters” The thing that really boils my potatoes about Al in general is that I have been a creative professional for over a decade now and the devil has ALWAYS been in the details. Big and small, I've had single-person businesses rip me to shreds over how their colors turned out on newsprint, and have worked with huge companies with THICK brand guidelines with every detail of their brand identity laid out and enforced with an iron fist. But I guess all of that stuff doesn't matter anymore? Who gives a fuck if this Al generated baby has six fingers, that mom-and-pop shop is still going to use it. That rug from Temu says Happy Thanksgivirg? Oh well haha it's just a silly funny thing now (nevermind that you never would have given a B-grade item from a craft show the same consideration). I don't actually care that the Al Coca-cola ad has a truck that changes size every scene, but I can't help but think about how, if it had been some poor underpaid artist, they would have been laughed out of the building. I don't really know how to put it in a succint way but it just feels all the more obvious how much more grace and flexibility has always been possible but never offered.
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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nebullama.bsky.social
Write like no one will read it.
Edit like everyone will quote it.

You'll be unstoppable! 🚀

#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AmEditing #BookSky #WriteSky
November 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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ellisjrosen.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
akchild.bsky.social
My writer friends and I are doing our November writers retreat in Chincoteague Island. We have ponies in the backyard. :-)
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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luketarzian.bsky.social
Guys. 🤣😭
November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
akchild.bsky.social
Morning… back in the office today. Hopefully I’ll see my back pay soon, especially since I’m going out of town this weekend for our quarterly writers retreat. Sadly, I found out one of my friends is getting hit with the unaffordable health care costs while having heart issues. This world!
November 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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phineas.bsky.social
New awareness campaign
A digital poster in the style of a World War II propaganda piece. Isolaed on a yellow background, a normal, squarish, 20-something guy with glasses is sitting working on a laptop. A ghostly figure of Hitler has his arm around the guy and is grinning and shaking a fist triumphantly looking at the laptop screen. On the lid of the laptop where an apple might otherwise be is an openAI logo, bright green, and dripping green ooze down the lid. Text on the poster, in combinations of sans-serif type and brush script reads: Using Generative AI? You’re prompting with Hitler! GenAI is a Fascist Project! Try using your brain instead Don’t surrender your creativity to the tech billionaire’s control
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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storiesbyalex.bsky.social
All packed to go to what would have been the #nanowrimo kickoff party.
Everyone is bringing their books and I'm bringing my little Yuri (Yurio) ... #yoi #writing #author #figureskating

A fear of falling by Amelia Stone
A fear of falling by Amelia stone
October 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
akchild.bsky.social
WTF???

From @marcelias.bsky.social 's Democracy Docket

(edited for space) ICE spending on weaponry is skyrocketing, according to FPDS. In addition to loads of guns and armor, ICE has started procuring “guided missile warheads and explosive components”
October 23, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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crobertcargill.bsky.social
Ouch. This one cuts to the bone.
Meme featuring two well coifed, intellectual looking Wojacks reading: PEOPLE WHO READ Beneath them are two disheveled, sick looking people with black circles under their eyes reading: PEOPLE WHO WRITE
October 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
akchild.bsky.social
And now for something a little more uplifting -

A friend of mine is working on a comic book project. The Kickstarter has a few more days, and they're very close to being funded. Please check it out!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ame...
CHUTZPAH! A Jewish Celebration In Comics
A comic book anthology celebrating Jewish stories and Jewish joy by Jewish creators!
www.kickstarter.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
akchild.bsky.social
www.lulu.com/shop/maeghan...

If you always wanted to write a book, but didn't know how to get started, Fritz can guide you through all the basics. He provides definitions, worksheets, and advice on getting started!
Fritz's Guide to Writing
Have you ever wanted to write a novel? Don't know where to start? Well, come along with me, Fritz, and the Feral Writers Club as we break down terms and vocabulary while taking you through the steps ...
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October 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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storiesbyalex.bsky.social
Made it to #risucon and all sat up!! I apologize for being half asleep but I'm here!!!

@maeghanjokimball.bsky.social @lallaward.bsky.social
@akchild.bsky.social
The table for feral writers is all set up. Table is filled with books and a name that says feral writers club
October 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM