Cameron Howard
@chpenforhire.bsky.social
Weird fiction editor.
Publications include The Skull & Laurel / anti-AI special issue Thank You For Joining the Algorithm with Tenebrous Press, and The Tentaculum with the Drabblecast.
Publications include The Skull & Laurel / anti-AI special issue Thank You For Joining the Algorithm with Tenebrous Press, and The Tentaculum with the Drabblecast.
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My five favourite film genres:
1. Meandering noirs that don't really care about solving the mystery
2. Fast-talking dames and sad sack grumps
3. Goths (historical, contemporary, or futuristic)
4. Romantic horror full of yearning and monsters
5. Hard to explain, completely immersive fever dreams
1. Meandering noirs that don't really care about solving the mystery
2. Fast-talking dames and sad sack grumps
3. Goths (historical, contemporary, or futuristic)
4. Romantic horror full of yearning and monsters
5. Hard to explain, completely immersive fever dreams
My favorite genres are:
1. Giant monster appears, society copes
2. Gangsters/crooks destroy each other over money/power
3. Ordinary folks dealing with real, human scaled modern problems
4. History film that is not about kings or military
5. Child survives incredibly dangerous environment
1. Giant monster appears, society copes
2. Gangsters/crooks destroy each other over money/power
3. Ordinary folks dealing with real, human scaled modern problems
4. History film that is not about kings or military
5. Child survives incredibly dangerous environment
My favorite genres are:
5. Thriller (on a train)
4. Folks mess with someone who knows way more Kung Fu than you'd expect
3. Biggest star killed off fifteen minutes in
2. Time travel story that requires charts
1. Adventure in space!
5. Thriller (on a train)
4. Folks mess with someone who knows way more Kung Fu than you'd expect
3. Biggest star killed off fifteen minutes in
2. Time travel story that requires charts
1. Adventure in space!
November 17, 2025 at 2:41 AM
My five favourite film genres:
1. Meandering noirs that don't really care about solving the mystery
2. Fast-talking dames and sad sack grumps
3. Goths (historical, contemporary, or futuristic)
4. Romantic horror full of yearning and monsters
5. Hard to explain, completely immersive fever dreams
1. Meandering noirs that don't really care about solving the mystery
2. Fast-talking dames and sad sack grumps
3. Goths (historical, contemporary, or futuristic)
4. Romantic horror full of yearning and monsters
5. Hard to explain, completely immersive fever dreams
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Non-industry compromised scientists keep saying these models don't become safe, no matter what, but people keep thinking just because the concept of guardrails is mentioned it must work. By definition, it doesn't. This is not something open to discussion, unless you're a paid shill.
"Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o model by default...tests repeatedly showed that the AI toy dropped its guardrails the longer a conversation went on, until hitting rock bottom on incredibly disturbing topics."
AI-Powered Stuffed Animal Pulled From Market After Disturbing Interactions With Children
FoloToy says it's suspended sales of its AI-powered teddy bear after researchers found it gave wildly inappropriate and dangerous answers.
futurism.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Non-industry compromised scientists keep saying these models don't become safe, no matter what, but people keep thinking just because the concept of guardrails is mentioned it must work. By definition, it doesn't. This is not something open to discussion, unless you're a paid shill.
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CAIL = prerequisite knowledge for a critical perspective, such as to tell apart nonsense hype from true theoretical computer scientific claims. For example, the idea that human-like systems are a sensible or possible goal is the result of circular reasoning and anthropomorphism. olivia.science/ai
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October 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
CAIL = prerequisite knowledge for a critical perspective, such as to tell apart nonsense hype from true theoretical computer scientific claims. For example, the idea that human-like systems are a sensible or possible goal is the result of circular reasoning and anthropomorphism. olivia.science/ai
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Well, it's a little clearer now why billionaires are so invested in technology that produces better written emails.
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Well, it's a little clearer now why billionaires are so invested in technology that produces better written emails.
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"...unsettling and immersive sci-fi thriller. Readers will be on the edges of their seats."
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BABY
www.publishersweekly.com/9781787589186
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BABY
www.publishersweekly.com/9781787589186
November 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"...unsettling and immersive sci-fi thriller. Readers will be on the edges of their seats."
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BABY
www.publishersweekly.com/9781787589186
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BABY
www.publishersweekly.com/9781787589186
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Still, fruitlessly, holding out for a second season of Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet Of Curiosities. There are so many stories that would make an incredible episode of an anthology horror series.
November 13, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Still, fruitlessly, holding out for a second season of Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet Of Curiosities. There are so many stories that would make an incredible episode of an anthology horror series.
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Cool bookmail on Friday. Both arrived on the day they came out. My novel One-Shot and Bizarro Circus of Madness featuring my story Would You Like to Join My Cult?
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Cool bookmail on Friday. Both arrived on the day they came out. My novel One-Shot and Bizarro Circus of Madness featuring my story Would You Like to Join My Cult?
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Launch party pics!
November 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Launch party pics!
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Had an excellent time at Barnes & Noble Southpointe in #LNK talking horror, writing, our anti-AI sentiments. They are such wonderful hosts and local authors are very fortunate to have one of our B&N locations not only support, but openly advocate for us. Shout-out to Ally. You're gem and a real one.
November 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Had an excellent time at Barnes & Noble Southpointe in #LNK talking horror, writing, our anti-AI sentiments. They are such wonderful hosts and local authors are very fortunate to have one of our B&N locations not only support, but openly advocate for us. Shout-out to Ally. You're gem and a real one.
Why do people post screenshots of AI answers in the context of providing a "source" for their information? AI is not credible and never has been. It is widely known to be unreliable for this purpose (and most purposes, honestly).
November 9, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Why do people post screenshots of AI answers in the context of providing a "source" for their information? AI is not credible and never has been. It is widely known to be unreliable for this purpose (and most purposes, honestly).
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Genre breakdown:
Devil is Fine- Weird West/Horror
# E0E0E0 Sky- SF/surreal
Never Odd or Even- Weird SF/Horror/Slipstream
Complete Collapse- SF/Cyberpunk
Lunar Wilderness- Weird SF
Counter Offer- Weird SF
Drabble Set- Cyberpunk/tech-noir
Traced in Air- SF/ecohorror
Cat-SF/Cyberpunk
Jesus&Joker-CNF
Devil is Fine- Weird West/Horror
# E0E0E0 Sky- SF/surreal
Never Odd or Even- Weird SF/Horror/Slipstream
Complete Collapse- SF/Cyberpunk
Lunar Wilderness- Weird SF
Counter Offer- Weird SF
Drabble Set- Cyberpunk/tech-noir
Traced in Air- SF/ecohorror
Cat-SF/Cyberpunk
Jesus&Joker-CNF
It's already getting to be that time of year. I've got a handful of stories eligible for awards this year. I appreciate any consideration.
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Also, enjoy my best dog, Laser-Clover.
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Also, enjoy my best dog, Laser-Clover.
November 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Genre breakdown:
Devil is Fine- Weird West/Horror
# E0E0E0 Sky- SF/surreal
Never Odd or Even- Weird SF/Horror/Slipstream
Complete Collapse- SF/Cyberpunk
Lunar Wilderness- Weird SF
Counter Offer- Weird SF
Drabble Set- Cyberpunk/tech-noir
Traced in Air- SF/ecohorror
Cat-SF/Cyberpunk
Jesus&Joker-CNF
Devil is Fine- Weird West/Horror
# E0E0E0 Sky- SF/surreal
Never Odd or Even- Weird SF/Horror/Slipstream
Complete Collapse- SF/Cyberpunk
Lunar Wilderness- Weird SF
Counter Offer- Weird SF
Drabble Set- Cyberpunk/tech-noir
Traced in Air- SF/ecohorror
Cat-SF/Cyberpunk
Jesus&Joker-CNF
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Deer n Shrooms
2 inch x 2 inch ink and watercolor
prints: www.inprnt.com/gallery/mxmo...
for sale: ko-fi.com/s/1a76854ff0
2 inch x 2 inch ink and watercolor
prints: www.inprnt.com/gallery/mxmo...
for sale: ko-fi.com/s/1a76854ff0
November 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Deer n Shrooms
2 inch x 2 inch ink and watercolor
prints: www.inprnt.com/gallery/mxmo...
for sale: ko-fi.com/s/1a76854ff0
2 inch x 2 inch ink and watercolor
prints: www.inprnt.com/gallery/mxmo...
for sale: ko-fi.com/s/1a76854ff0
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Happy to get this one out there. It's funny, weird, and dark all at the same time. One hell of a road trip!
November 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Happy to get this one out there. It's funny, weird, and dark all at the same time. One hell of a road trip!
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"A good sense of doom is important."
We spoke with @yames.bsky.social about PLASTIC SPOUSE INTERROGATION, body horror and how the genre will mutate in the coming world of micro-trash.
MORE funland.itch.io/funland-zine-no-4
SUBSCRIBE patreon.com/funlandmag
We spoke with @yames.bsky.social about PLASTIC SPOUSE INTERROGATION, body horror and how the genre will mutate in the coming world of micro-trash.
MORE funland.itch.io/funland-zine-no-4
SUBSCRIBE patreon.com/funlandmag
November 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
"A good sense of doom is important."
We spoke with @yames.bsky.social about PLASTIC SPOUSE INTERROGATION, body horror and how the genre will mutate in the coming world of micro-trash.
MORE funland.itch.io/funland-zine-no-4
SUBSCRIBE patreon.com/funlandmag
We spoke with @yames.bsky.social about PLASTIC SPOUSE INTERROGATION, body horror and how the genre will mutate in the coming world of micro-trash.
MORE funland.itch.io/funland-zine-no-4
SUBSCRIBE patreon.com/funlandmag
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Checking in on your posts
November 4, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Checking in on your posts
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It's Award Season, and this is Baby's First Award Eligibility Post 🖤👻
If my publications have made an impression on you, please consider my work for your nominations this year! Below I'll spotlight each piece with more detail.
Publication Links: xochiltavila.carrd.co
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#booksky #indiebooks
If my publications have made an impression on you, please consider my work for your nominations this year! Below I'll spotlight each piece with more detail.
Publication Links: xochiltavila.carrd.co
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#booksky #indiebooks
November 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It's Award Season, and this is Baby's First Award Eligibility Post 🖤👻
If my publications have made an impression on you, please consider my work for your nominations this year! Below I'll spotlight each piece with more detail.
Publication Links: xochiltavila.carrd.co
🧵1/9
#booksky #indiebooks
If my publications have made an impression on you, please consider my work for your nominations this year! Below I'll spotlight each piece with more detail.
Publication Links: xochiltavila.carrd.co
🧵1/9
#booksky #indiebooks
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It's already getting to be that time of year. I've got a handful of stories eligible for awards this year. I appreciate any consideration.
💚💀🤘
Also, enjoy my best dog, Laser-Clover.
💚💀🤘
Also, enjoy my best dog, Laser-Clover.
November 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It's already getting to be that time of year. I've got a handful of stories eligible for awards this year. I appreciate any consideration.
💚💀🤘
Also, enjoy my best dog, Laser-Clover.
💚💀🤘
Also, enjoy my best dog, Laser-Clover.
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Whoooo! Mark your calendars! Only a week away ❤️🔥
November 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Whoooo! Mark your calendars! Only a week away ❤️🔥
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Many full time creatives have “invisible safety nets” like bread-winning partners, trust funds, external support, etc. No shame on anyone, but it creates a false vision of success. The cost of going to cons alone on top of hoping to eat as a freelancer are untenable, IMO.
When people hear that I'm returning to part time work they often ask "are things not going well with your art?"
The problem really is things are going well, but the world is so unstable that I long for some consistency and income that I don't have to pay quarterly taxes on
The problem really is things are going well, but the world is so unstable that I long for some consistency and income that I don't have to pay quarterly taxes on
November 1, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Many full time creatives have “invisible safety nets” like bread-winning partners, trust funds, external support, etc. No shame on anyone, but it creates a false vision of success. The cost of going to cons alone on top of hoping to eat as a freelancer are untenable, IMO.
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I say we just keep Halloween going this year.
We deserve a little treat
We deserve a little treat
November 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
I say we just keep Halloween going this year.
We deserve a little treat
We deserve a little treat
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When the Editor finally assigned you as Reviewer 2 and you know what to do.
November 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
When the Editor finally assigned you as Reviewer 2 and you know what to do.
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for an extended Halloween treat, you should read an issue of Die Laughing & Parker M. O’Neill's sick new flash in FFO (and my pseudo-haunted, needle-filled flash piece in Nightmare, if you feel inclined!)
happy halloween folks!!!
my monthly newsletter is out now, with some updates about story sales, and a story out TODAY from @dielaughingmag.bsky.social
story recs from @parkeriswriting.bsky.social and @spicycloaca.bsky.social also included 👺
my monthly newsletter is out now, with some updates about story sales, and a story out TODAY from @dielaughingmag.bsky.social
story recs from @parkeriswriting.bsky.social and @spicycloaca.bsky.social also included 👺
Ash Vale Updates: October 2025
Happy Halloween!!
ashvale.beehiiv.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
for an extended Halloween treat, you should read an issue of Die Laughing & Parker M. O’Neill's sick new flash in FFO (and my pseudo-haunted, needle-filled flash piece in Nightmare, if you feel inclined!)
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our AI turned your research into a dating profile
our AI turned your research into a musical
our AI turned your research into a podcast, but like a podcast-bro type podcast
our AI turned your research into a virtual cult leader
our AI turned your research into a musical
our AI turned your research into a podcast, but like a podcast-bro type podcast
our AI turned your research into a virtual cult leader
What the French-fried fuckity fuck?
I emphatically did not opt IN to this and now I have to log in and opt OUT?
When you’ve already done a thing I not only disapprove of, but that also makes literally no sense?
You can’t turn my old paper into an analogy. That’s not how papers or analogies work
I emphatically did not opt IN to this and now I have to log in and opt OUT?
When you’ve already done a thing I not only disapprove of, but that also makes literally no sense?
You can’t turn my old paper into an analogy. That’s not how papers or analogies work
November 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
our AI turned your research into a dating profile
our AI turned your research into a musical
our AI turned your research into a podcast, but like a podcast-bro type podcast
our AI turned your research into a virtual cult leader
our AI turned your research into a musical
our AI turned your research into a podcast, but like a podcast-bro type podcast
our AI turned your research into a virtual cult leader
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We launched our new horror magazine today! Check us out at thephantompulse.com and help us spread the word.
November 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We launched our new horror magazine today! Check us out at thephantompulse.com and help us spread the word.