ML Brennan
@brennanml.bsky.social
Author
Tor Books: Generation V, Iron Night, Tainted Blood, Dark Ascension (GENERATION V series). Vampires, kitsune, werebears, nerdy jokes, New England references.
Tor Books: Generation V, Iron Night, Tainted Blood, Dark Ascension (GENERATION V series). Vampires, kitsune, werebears, nerdy jokes, New England references.
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ML Brennan
@brennanml.bsky.social
· Dec 16
Generation V
Generation V
www.amazon.com
Hey -- if anyone is still looking for a holiday present, can I remind everyone that I wrote a book about broke and sarcastic vampires, awesome kitsune, weird monsters, all set in the mighty state of Rhode Island? With some fun species biology peppered throughout?
www.amazon.com/Generation-V...
www.amazon.com/Generation-V...
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This really is a great picture:
February 20, 2026 at 2:08 AM
This really is a great picture:
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More of this, please. The folks in this grassroots group are heroes.
Haven Watch lives by the promise, “No One Walks Alone.” Day or night, they show up. When people are released from ICE detention, volunteers meet them in the cold, disoriented, and exhausted.
Beautiful and devastating all at once.
Haven Watch lives by the promise, “No One Walks Alone.” Day or night, they show up. When people are released from ICE detention, volunteers meet them in the cold, disoriented, and exhausted.
Beautiful and devastating all at once.
February 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
More of this, please. The folks in this grassroots group are heroes.
Haven Watch lives by the promise, “No One Walks Alone.” Day or night, they show up. When people are released from ICE detention, volunteers meet them in the cold, disoriented, and exhausted.
Beautiful and devastating all at once.
Haven Watch lives by the promise, “No One Walks Alone.” Day or night, they show up. When people are released from ICE detention, volunteers meet them in the cold, disoriented, and exhausted.
Beautiful and devastating all at once.
AMAZING. Bring this woman's energy with you into the world.
Normalize laughing derisively in men's faces when they deserve it.
February 19, 2026 at 3:08 AM
AMAZING. Bring this woman's energy with you into the world.
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Thank you @chuckwendig.bsky.social for Gentle Writing Advice. I needed to be reminded that I love writing more than I dread rejection -- and that there are ways to deal with the latter without breaking into pieces. Now, I can pick up the quill again with my mind at peace.
February 19, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Thank you @chuckwendig.bsky.social for Gentle Writing Advice. I needed to be reminded that I love writing more than I dread rejection -- and that there are ways to deal with the latter without breaking into pieces. Now, I can pick up the quill again with my mind at peace.
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This local Wolfdog joined an Olympic ski event and triggered the finish-line camera. This is Nazgul. He snuck into a cross-country skiing sprint this morning and raced the homestretch with some competitors before being escorted home. 14/10 someone get him a medal
February 18, 2026 at 5:48 PM
This local Wolfdog joined an Olympic ski event and triggered the finish-line camera. This is Nazgul. He snuck into a cross-country skiing sprint this morning and raced the homestretch with some competitors before being escorted home. 14/10 someone get him a medal
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Once more for the weekend crowd...
This month's newsletter may be a few days late this week because it falls on a weekend and it's Valentine's Day weekend, but you may be interested to know I'll be doing a small free giveaway in it, if free things appealed to you in this economy.
So hey- sign up now, newsletter probably on Monday.
So hey- sign up now, newsletter probably on Monday.
The Uncanny Cosmic Horror Zombie Almanac
More-or-less monthly updates on things from author Peter Clines
buttondown.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Once more for the weekend crowd...
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Found an additional graphic that gets even more of these quotes together.
I've kept "I hate myself, I hate clover, and I hate bees" pinned above my desk since I first started studying evolutionary biology as an undergraduate. So relatable to get extremely frustrated with your study system.
I've kept "I hate myself, I hate clover, and I hate bees" pinned above my desk since I first started studying evolutionary biology as an undergraduate. So relatable to get extremely frustrated with your study system.
February 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Found an additional graphic that gets even more of these quotes together.
I've kept "I hate myself, I hate clover, and I hate bees" pinned above my desk since I first started studying evolutionary biology as an undergraduate. So relatable to get extremely frustrated with your study system.
I've kept "I hate myself, I hate clover, and I hate bees" pinned above my desk since I first started studying evolutionary biology as an undergraduate. So relatable to get extremely frustrated with your study system.
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Forgot to mention last week on the ranty writing blog I blathered on about working with bad directors, unnecessary camera moves, and giant robots.
And storytelling. Also that.
Go read it before I put up a new one tomorrow!
And storytelling. Also that.
Go read it before I put up a new one tomorrow!
Maximum Effort
There’s a little maxim you may have heard– work smarter, not harder. If you haven’t, what it means is some folks solution to every problem is to throw 100% of their effort at it. They’d throw 110% at ...
www.peterclines.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Forgot to mention last week on the ranty writing blog I blathered on about working with bad directors, unnecessary camera moves, and giant robots.
And storytelling. Also that.
Go read it before I put up a new one tomorrow!
And storytelling. Also that.
Go read it before I put up a new one tomorrow!
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The @graphicaudio.bsky.social full-cast adaptation of SUICIDE KINGS, the 7th Eric Carter book, is 50% off until the 20th. Check it out.
www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...
www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...
50% OFF Suicide Kings [Dramatized Adaptation]: Eric Carter 7
'The seventh book of this dark urban fantasy series follows necromancer Eric Carter through a world of vengeful gods and goddesses, mysterious murders, and restless ghosts.
Family is murder.
W...
www.audiobooks.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The @graphicaudio.bsky.social full-cast adaptation of SUICIDE KINGS, the 7th Eric Carter book, is 50% off until the 20th. Check it out.
www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...
www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...
It's an amazing series, and it makes a fantastic gift -- go forth and buy books!
Got hit with a $3000.00 vet bill yesterday. Still looking for work. So, uh, buy my books, maybe?
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/EC2/e...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/EC2/e...
Eric Carter
Buy books online and find book series such as Eric Carter written by Stephen Blackmoore from PenguinRandomHouse.com
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:08 PM
It's an amazing series, and it makes a fantastic gift -- go forth and buy books!
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And here we are, the inevitable story about backflips in figure skating. Good on NPR for more or less properly contextualizing it.
www.npr.org/2026/02/09/n...
www.npr.org/2026/02/09/n...
Ilia Malinin's Olympic backflip made history. But he's not the first to do it
U.S. figure skating phenom Ilia Malinin did a backflip in his Olympic debut, and another the next day. The controversial move was banned from competition for decades until 2024.
www.npr.org
February 9, 2026 at 4:51 PM
And here we are, the inevitable story about backflips in figure skating. Good on NPR for more or less properly contextualizing it.
www.npr.org/2026/02/09/n...
www.npr.org/2026/02/09/n...
That unicorn has seen some shit.
every medievally inspired artist must eventually make a pastiche of their favourite piece of medieval art
not very hard to guess which one's mine 🩸🦄🌷
not very hard to guess which one's mine 🩸🦄🌷
February 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
That unicorn has seen some shit.
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Wednesday night 2/11 from 7-7:30 EST I will be doing the first of a series of brief online gatherings with the good folks at the Ashland (MA) Public Library, where I will recommend some science fiction books you might like to read!
ashlandmass.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/vir...
ashlandmass.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/vir...
Virtual: SciFi Book Recommendations with Author Elizabeth Bear
Love SciFi but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Elizabeth Bear, quarterly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of Science Fiction books out there (out there - see...
ashlandmass.assabetinteractive.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Wednesday night 2/11 from 7-7:30 EST I will be doing the first of a series of brief online gatherings with the good folks at the Ashland (MA) Public Library, where I will recommend some science fiction books you might like to read!
ashlandmass.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/vir...
ashlandmass.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/vir...
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PLEASE REPOST AND SHARE!
My intro biology course has an "Interview a Biologist" project where students connect with a wide range of biologists using cell/molecular tools.
If you are willing to speak with a student for ~30 minutes on Zoom, please fill out this form: forms.gle/BCjJPgURsgSr...
My intro biology course has an "Interview a Biologist" project where students connect with a wide range of biologists using cell/molecular tools.
If you are willing to speak with a student for ~30 minutes on Zoom, please fill out this form: forms.gle/BCjJPgURsgSr...
February 9, 2026 at 1:36 AM
PLEASE REPOST AND SHARE!
My intro biology course has an "Interview a Biologist" project where students connect with a wide range of biologists using cell/molecular tools.
If you are willing to speak with a student for ~30 minutes on Zoom, please fill out this form: forms.gle/BCjJPgURsgSr...
My intro biology course has an "Interview a Biologist" project where students connect with a wide range of biologists using cell/molecular tools.
If you are willing to speak with a student for ~30 minutes on Zoom, please fill out this form: forms.gle/BCjJPgURsgSr...
The desk -- CLEANED.
The heat -- IS CRANKED TO 65.
The legal pads -- PRISTINE.
The writing implements -- ONLY THE GOOD BALLPOINTS FROM LOCAL BANK.
The snacks -- EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
The bra -- SPORTS BRA, NO STRAP SLIP TODAY.
Paperwork -- IN FRONT OF ME.
Lock in, bitches, I'm doing my taxes today.
The heat -- IS CRANKED TO 65.
The legal pads -- PRISTINE.
The writing implements -- ONLY THE GOOD BALLPOINTS FROM LOCAL BANK.
The snacks -- EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
The bra -- SPORTS BRA, NO STRAP SLIP TODAY.
Paperwork -- IN FRONT OF ME.
Lock in, bitches, I'm doing my taxes today.
February 9, 2026 at 1:32 PM
The desk -- CLEANED.
The heat -- IS CRANKED TO 65.
The legal pads -- PRISTINE.
The writing implements -- ONLY THE GOOD BALLPOINTS FROM LOCAL BANK.
The snacks -- EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
The bra -- SPORTS BRA, NO STRAP SLIP TODAY.
Paperwork -- IN FRONT OF ME.
Lock in, bitches, I'm doing my taxes today.
The heat -- IS CRANKED TO 65.
The legal pads -- PRISTINE.
The writing implements -- ONLY THE GOOD BALLPOINTS FROM LOCAL BANK.
The snacks -- EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
The bra -- SPORTS BRA, NO STRAP SLIP TODAY.
Paperwork -- IN FRONT OF ME.
Lock in, bitches, I'm doing my taxes today.
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If you are waiting for the rest of Bridgerton to drop and wondering what it would be like with more evil scheming sorcery (but also funny) @tkingfisher.com has got it covered. Spot on timing to read this gem.
February 7, 2026 at 11:47 AM
If you are waiting for the rest of Bridgerton to drop and wondering what it would be like with more evil scheming sorcery (but also funny) @tkingfisher.com has got it covered. Spot on timing to read this gem.
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ICE has grabbed so many people from their vehicles that there are abandoned cars across Minnesota.
This tow truck driver returns the cars for free as a public service, and he’s been getting death threats.
They hate the helpers.
Which is why must keep helping.
This tow truck driver returns the cars for free as a public service, and he’s been getting death threats.
They hate the helpers.
Which is why must keep helping.
Twin Cities tow truck driver returns abandoned vehicles to families after ICE arrests
Juan Leon sends a "chase" car to check out where abandoned vehicles are located and arranges discreet drop-offs. Since late December, he estimated they have dropped off 250 cars.
www.cbsnews.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:30 AM
ICE has grabbed so many people from their vehicles that there are abandoned cars across Minnesota.
This tow truck driver returns the cars for free as a public service, and he’s been getting death threats.
They hate the helpers.
Which is why must keep helping.
This tow truck driver returns the cars for free as a public service, and he’s been getting death threats.
They hate the helpers.
Which is why must keep helping.
A month after his emergency surgery due to the Cashew Of Death, Peary's belly fur is starting to grow back!
Hilariously, if you look closely, you can see the little black ticking is starting to show! All of his fur is red, black, then red again, all at the same spots on each hair. Pretty neat.
Hilariously, if you look closely, you can see the little black ticking is starting to show! All of his fur is red, black, then red again, all at the same spots on each hair. Pretty neat.
February 7, 2026 at 4:51 AM
A month after his emergency surgery due to the Cashew Of Death, Peary's belly fur is starting to grow back!
Hilariously, if you look closely, you can see the little black ticking is starting to show! All of his fur is red, black, then red again, all at the same spots on each hair. Pretty neat.
Hilariously, if you look closely, you can see the little black ticking is starting to show! All of his fur is red, black, then red again, all at the same spots on each hair. Pretty neat.
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An article where three authors say some pretty smart stuff and I flail about as per usual.
www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...
www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...
Love romance books? Here's what 4 local authors think makes a great one
Valentine's season is an apt time to read romance, but what ingredients make up one to swoon over? Four local authors share their thoughts.
www.seattletimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:17 AM
An article where three authors say some pretty smart stuff and I flail about as per usual.
www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...
www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...
I just watched the first six episodes of MY HAPPY MARRIAGE, and I am truly in a state of "what the fuck am I watching here?" that, even for an anime, is high.
Seriously. That... had a lot of stuff that I did not see coming.
@djangowexler.bsky.social, have you seen this?
Seriously. That... had a lot of stuff that I did not see coming.
@djangowexler.bsky.social, have you seen this?
February 7, 2026 at 3:32 AM
I just watched the first six episodes of MY HAPPY MARRIAGE, and I am truly in a state of "what the fuck am I watching here?" that, even for an anime, is high.
Seriously. That... had a lot of stuff that I did not see coming.
@djangowexler.bsky.social, have you seen this?
Seriously. That... had a lot of stuff that I did not see coming.
@djangowexler.bsky.social, have you seen this?
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If you have a network with a decently large following, please consider adopting a Minneapolis family to pay their rent this month.
This is being done in a decentralized fashion because a lot of the groups getting $ are having their Venmo frozen and it's hard to send mutual aid.
This is being done in a decentralized fashion because a lot of the groups getting $ are having their Venmo frozen and it's hard to send mutual aid.
tomorrow i would really like to challenge a few folks with larger followings than me to adopt a rent and raise it in one day.
my little group chat and my followers have paid like 70 families rents in the past four days. i believe that some of y’all could help us keep one family housed.
my little group chat and my followers have paid like 70 families rents in the past four days. i believe that some of y’all could help us keep one family housed.
today's report:
our "adopt a rent" venmo campaign paid 43 families rents who were at risk of evictions, including several moms of 4+ children
this is the way to get rent paid fast. like. 1000x better than any other way.
our "adopt a rent" venmo campaign paid 43 families rents who were at risk of evictions, including several moms of 4+ children
this is the way to get rent paid fast. like. 1000x better than any other way.
February 5, 2026 at 9:34 PM
If you have a network with a decently large following, please consider adopting a Minneapolis family to pay their rent this month.
This is being done in a decentralized fashion because a lot of the groups getting $ are having their Venmo frozen and it's hard to send mutual aid.
This is being done in a decentralized fashion because a lot of the groups getting $ are having their Venmo frozen and it's hard to send mutual aid.
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This is brilliant. I'm so grateful for this testimony. I've transcribed it to use in letters I'm writing. Sharing the full transcription here (see alt text to copy/paste it):
February 4, 2026 at 2:20 PM
This is brilliant. I'm so grateful for this testimony. I've transcribed it to use in letters I'm writing. Sharing the full transcription here (see alt text to copy/paste it):
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Today's Penny Arcade gets it
Take control of your mind. Start thinking for free!
See and read the full comic on penny-arcade.com !
#AISlop #WriteForFree #ThinkForYourself #AIisAGrift #comedy #foryou
See and read the full comic on penny-arcade.com !
#AISlop #WriteForFree #ThinkForYourself #AIisAGrift #comedy #foryou
February 4, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Today's Penny Arcade gets it
@charishkristi.bsky.social Raw milk murder. It would be a great Florence book.
Wow if only there were people who know how to do dairy that they could have talked to
like, literally anyone who works in dairy
like, literally anyone who works in dairy
This is bonkers. MAHA 'farmers' with ecoli tainted raw milk admit they really don't know how to make the stuff after all.
"Producing raw milk takes careful planning from a facility and infrastructure standpoint. Unfortunately, we learned this after the fact."
people.com/ballerina-fa...
"Producing raw milk takes careful planning from a facility and infrastructure standpoint. Unfortunately, we learned this after the fact."
people.com/ballerina-fa...
February 4, 2026 at 6:50 PM
@charishkristi.bsky.social Raw milk murder. It would be a great Florence book.
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For those of you who:
* Feel enraged to watch billionaires destroy important newsrooms
and
* Recall vaguely that Jeff Bezos was once considered a courageous owner who fortified the Washington Post
I recommend this piece by the Post's former fact-checker
glennkessler.substack.com/p/a-billiona...
* Feel enraged to watch billionaires destroy important newsrooms
and
* Recall vaguely that Jeff Bezos was once considered a courageous owner who fortified the Washington Post
I recommend this piece by the Post's former fact-checker
glennkessler.substack.com/p/a-billiona...
A Billionaire’s Surrender
Bezos is not trying to save The Washington Post. He’s trying to survive Donald Trump.
glennkessler.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:27 PM
For those of you who:
* Feel enraged to watch billionaires destroy important newsrooms
and
* Recall vaguely that Jeff Bezos was once considered a courageous owner who fortified the Washington Post
I recommend this piece by the Post's former fact-checker
glennkessler.substack.com/p/a-billiona...
* Feel enraged to watch billionaires destroy important newsrooms
and
* Recall vaguely that Jeff Bezos was once considered a courageous owner who fortified the Washington Post
I recommend this piece by the Post's former fact-checker
glennkessler.substack.com/p/a-billiona...