Andrew Jack
@andrewjack.bsky.social
Game dev, writer and vo in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Cancel. Genuinely. Cancel. A rejection at the border is a permanent mark against entry, forever.
If you insist, follow dangerous territory protocols: know your embassy details, make sure someone knows your travel details, and have funds for emergency legal, health, and departure expenditures.
If you insist, follow dangerous territory protocols: know your embassy details, make sure someone knows your travel details, and have funds for emergency legal, health, and departure expenditures.
January 15, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Cancel. Genuinely. Cancel. A rejection at the border is a permanent mark against entry, forever.
If you insist, follow dangerous territory protocols: know your embassy details, make sure someone knows your travel details, and have funds for emergency legal, health, and departure expenditures.
If you insist, follow dangerous territory protocols: know your embassy details, make sure someone knows your travel details, and have funds for emergency legal, health, and departure expenditures.
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Look at this amazing image “Squid (likely an Illex coindetii) observed During Dive 07 of the third expedition of Voyage to the Ridge 2022 at 631 meters (2,070 feet) in depth...” from NOAA you can use as a desktop image oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/multimedia/s... #invertebrate #ocean
Squid - NOAA Ocean Exploration
Squid (likely an Illex coindetii) observed During Dive 07 of the third expedition of Voyage to the Ridge 2022 at 631 meters (2,070 feet) in depth on Lang Bank, northeast of St. Croix, in the Caribbean...
oceanexplorer.noaa.gov
January 14, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Look at this amazing image “Squid (likely an Illex coindetii) observed During Dive 07 of the third expedition of Voyage to the Ridge 2022 at 631 meters (2,070 feet) in depth...” from NOAA you can use as a desktop image oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/multimedia/s... #invertebrate #ocean
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Here's a thread of books on sale I posted the other day--looks like they all still are! A variety of genres, mostly 99c to $2.99, all recommended.
Okay I can't sell my books, but maybe I can sell other people's. Let's see what's on sale that I spy...
January 13, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Here's a thread of books on sale I posted the other day--looks like they all still are! A variety of genres, mostly 99c to $2.99, all recommended.
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I promise that this will take you away from the horrors of the world and remind you what joy feels like.
"It always ends with me shoeless and screaming." From 1/13 to 1/20, SquirrelTerror is $2.99USD (and CAD) in ebook through these retailers. (Not Kindle, sorry--Amazon is terrible.) books2read.com/squirrelterror
January 13, 2026 at 9:14 PM
I promise that this will take you away from the horrors of the world and remind you what joy feels like.
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Hey folks, I wanted to boost this. Scotty is just shy of $1000. He got an extension on his housing situation, at least, but still has six weeks to find a new place to life (and move).
Hey folks, an Alberta trans elder has had to make the difficult decision to sell his home. Please share his GoFundMe (and donate if you can) to assist with the move, lawyers, etc.
I don't know Scotty personally, but he is in several of my IRL friends' circles.
www.gofundme.com/f/mutual-aid...
I don't know Scotty personally, but he is in several of my IRL friends' circles.
www.gofundme.com/f/mutual-aid...
Donate to Mutual Aid for Trans Elder, organized by Scotty Kupsch
My name is Scotty, I'm a disabled older Trans man in desperate need of help.
Despite all my … Scotty Kupsch needs your support for Mutual Aid for Trans Elder
www.gofundme.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Hey folks, I wanted to boost this. Scotty is just shy of $1000. He got an extension on his housing situation, at least, but still has six weeks to find a new place to life (and move).
Went to buy some more PC storage and uh…that’s going to have to wait.
January 13, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Went to buy some more PC storage and uh…that’s going to have to wait.
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Louder for the folks in the back:
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/13-01-2...
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/13-01-2...
Your digital identity is not under New Zealand jurisdiction
Our most important data is stored on US-owned cloud infrastructure and subject to US laws.
thespinoff.co.nz
January 12, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Louder for the folks in the back:
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/13-01-2...
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/13-01-2...
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Dr. @chesyaburke.bsky.social and I are editing an anthology surveying the evolution of Black literary horror. Tentatively titled Black Horror, Then & Next: We Have Always Dreamed in Darkness (FlameTree Press), here are the guidelines…
blog.flametreepublishing.com/fantasy-goth...
blog.flametreepublishing.com/fantasy-goth...
Black Horror | Call for Submissions
We are very excited to announce a new call for submissions which is now open!
blog.flametreepublishing.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Dr. @chesyaburke.bsky.social and I are editing an anthology surveying the evolution of Black literary horror. Tentatively titled Black Horror, Then & Next: We Have Always Dreamed in Darkness (FlameTree Press), here are the guidelines…
blog.flametreepublishing.com/fantasy-goth...
blog.flametreepublishing.com/fantasy-goth...
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Come ask me things!
Just a couple of days left to get in your questions for this month's Ask An Expert column! @alasdairstuart.bsky.social is in our hot seat, ready to take your questions about both working with existing IP - that is, writing for franchises and series - and creating for TTRPGs. 🧵⬇️
January 12, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Come ask me things!
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In DMs we're posting screenshots of the sharp sales drop-off we've all had the last few months so basically if you're still out there buying books, you might be the difference between some folks still having a career or going back to being considered a hobbyist. It's bad out there in the arts.
January 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM
In DMs we're posting screenshots of the sharp sales drop-off we've all had the last few months so basically if you're still out there buying books, you might be the difference between some folks still having a career or going back to being considered a hobbyist. It's bad out there in the arts.
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Last spring, I encouraged folks to channel their fears and anxiety about the state of the world into being prepared.
The guide is still completely free to access. Large parts of it involves you organizing what you have, and not spending money. There's also a "I'm overwhelmed" section.
The guide is still completely free to access. Large parts of it involves you organizing what you have, and not spending money. There's also a "I'm overwhelmed" section.
As requested!
Here is the free, public post for everyone wanting some basic, no-judgement, no weirdo emergency preparedness.
I'll do a few more of these, but I was requested to do them in smaller posts to start. I'll combine them down the road.
www.patreon.com/posts/no-nuk...
Here is the free, public post for everyone wanting some basic, no-judgement, no weirdo emergency preparedness.
I'll do a few more of these, but I was requested to do them in smaller posts to start. I'll combine them down the road.
www.patreon.com/posts/no-nuk...
No Nukes: A beginner series on emergency preparedness | Krista D. Ball
Get more from Krista D. Ball on Patreon
www.patreon.com
January 11, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Last spring, I encouraged folks to channel their fears and anxiety about the state of the world into being prepared.
The guide is still completely free to access. Large parts of it involves you organizing what you have, and not spending money. There's also a "I'm overwhelmed" section.
The guide is still completely free to access. Large parts of it involves you organizing what you have, and not spending money. There's also a "I'm overwhelmed" section.
Wandering around a port town, including the docks, either by myself or with my little brother. We were 9 and 5 years old.
Actual floppy discs. No, not those ones…the big ones.
Rotary telephones.
Actual floppy discs. No, not those ones…the big ones.
Rotary telephones.
Without revealing your actual age,what's something you remember that if you told a younger person they wouldn't understand?
January 10, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Wandering around a port town, including the docks, either by myself or with my little brother. We were 9 and 5 years old.
Actual floppy discs. No, not those ones…the big ones.
Rotary telephones.
Actual floppy discs. No, not those ones…the big ones.
Rotary telephones.
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One of the most interesting, varied and consistent sites around. I’ll forever be grateful for them giving me the space to talk about @tkingfisher.com ‘s Paladin books and how they helped me grieve and heal
Two years. Kinda can’t believe it, and very proud of what’s been published so far.
TWO FULL YEARS of essays!
Our very first essay was @cherylmorgan.bsky.social on fantasy and historical fiction: www.speculativeinsight.com/essays/what-...
January 2025 saw @nniskanen.bsky.social discuss how SF has looked at families of the future:
www.speculativeinsight.com/essays/famil...
Our very first essay was @cherylmorgan.bsky.social on fantasy and historical fiction: www.speculativeinsight.com/essays/what-...
January 2025 saw @nniskanen.bsky.social discuss how SF has looked at families of the future:
www.speculativeinsight.com/essays/famil...
January 10, 2026 at 7:49 PM
One of the most interesting, varied and consistent sites around. I’ll forever be grateful for them giving me the space to talk about @tkingfisher.com ‘s Paladin books and how they helped me grieve and heal
I know it’s The Onion, but I also know I would watch this.
Ken Burns Announces New 10-Part ‘Mr. Biscuits’ Documentary After Adopting Cat https://theonion.com/ken-burns-announces-new-10-part-mr-biscuits-documentary-after-adopting-cat/
January 9, 2026 at 11:09 PM
I know it’s The Onion, but I also know I would watch this.
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… 😦☝️
I don’t even have to do this to feel it…
I don’t even have to do this to feel it…
January 8, 2026 at 4:55 AM
… 😦☝️
I don’t even have to do this to feel it…
I don’t even have to do this to feel it…
My feed is full of cat photos and I am not sad about it.
January 6, 2026 at 5:56 PM
My feed is full of cat photos and I am not sad about it.
Fell asleep on my own arm, which went dead, then rolled over too quickly when I woke up and punched myself in the face.
What's the most ridiculous way you ever hurt yourself? I got out of the tub, skidded in water and tripped over the toilet. Ankle sprain.
😅
😅
January 6, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Fell asleep on my own arm, which went dead, then rolled over too quickly when I woke up and punched myself in the face.
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once again, I know what all of you are hearing, but I have indeed fed the cat, scratched the cat, and given him his very favorite crunchy cat treats.
January 5, 2026 at 12:19 AM
once again, I know what all of you are hearing, but I have indeed fed the cat, scratched the cat, and given him his very favorite crunchy cat treats.
Embrace the power of the dark side…
it is your DUTY as a parent to be basic and cringe. if your child says "6-7" and you do not say, loud enough for their friends to hear, "8-9?", causing profound silence and intense discomfort, you are neglecting your responsibilities. being cool is for kids. your days of being laughed WITH are over
January 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Embrace the power of the dark side…
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Love this from Guillermo del Toro
January 5, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Love this from Guillermo del Toro
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Rough vibes on this website today, likely because people feel Hopeless and Helpless Because Can't Stop It and No One Who Is Supposed To Is Trying To So Now We're Fighting Each Other™. I recommend activities such as book, or potentially instrument if you like instrument, or even do talk on phone.
January 5, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Rough vibes on this website today, likely because people feel Hopeless and Helpless Because Can't Stop It and No One Who Is Supposed To Is Trying To So Now We're Fighting Each Other™. I recommend activities such as book, or potentially instrument if you like instrument, or even do talk on phone.
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Remember, regardless of what social networks say, two things can be true at the same time and some stories don’t have a “good guys vs bad guys” narrative. In some stories both sides can be bad and it’s the civil population who gets the short end of the stick.
January 4, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Remember, regardless of what social networks say, two things can be true at the same time and some stories don’t have a “good guys vs bad guys” narrative. In some stories both sides can be bad and it’s the civil population who gets the short end of the stick.
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Every year at about this time I decide that I really should spend more time updating things over at schlockmercenary.com, so here's a blog post that does that without really talking about how much I want to do more of that.
www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/hello-2...
www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/hello-2...
January 3, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Every year at about this time I decide that I really should spend more time updating things over at schlockmercenary.com, so here's a blog post that does that without really talking about how much I want to do more of that.
www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/hello-2...
www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/hello-2...
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To quote Schlock Mercenary, the enemy of my enemy is my enemy's enemy, no more, no less.
Sometimes the enemy of your enemy is also your enemy.
January 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM
To quote Schlock Mercenary, the enemy of my enemy is my enemy's enemy, no more, no less.
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hey remember when a bunch of middle-aged drunk korean lawmakers climbed the locked gates to the national assembly to hold an emergency session after the president gave illegal orders to the military, all of which ended with said president being sentenced to prison
January 3, 2026 at 7:02 AM
hey remember when a bunch of middle-aged drunk korean lawmakers climbed the locked gates to the national assembly to hold an emergency session after the president gave illegal orders to the military, all of which ended with said president being sentenced to prison