Diabolical Plots
@diabolicalplots.com
SF/F/H magazine, Ignyte Award winning Submission Grinder tool for writers, Long List Anthology. https://ko-fi.com/diabolicalplots
Pinned
Diabolical Plots
@diabolicalplots.com
· Nov 8
The Long List Anthology Volume 9: More Stories from the Hugo Award Nomination List (The Long List Anthology Series)
The Long List Anthology Volume 9: More Stories from the Hugo Award Nomination List (The Long List Anthology Series) [Steffen, David, Kowal, Mary Robinette, Wiswell, John, Palmer, Suzanne, Triantafyllou, Eugenia, Jiang, Ai, Polk, C.L., Lee, Yoon Ha, Parker, Chelle, Zhang, Hal Y.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Long List Anthology Volume 9: More Stories from the Hugo Award Nomination List (The Long List Anthology Series)
www.amazon.com
The Long List Anthology Volume 9 is now available in print!
(Unfortunately the print version is Amazon only at this time)
(Unfortunately the print version is Amazon only at this time)
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
In celebration of deleting Twitter here's a collection of some of my popularest tweets, now only available here.
December 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
In celebration of deleting Twitter here's a collection of some of my popularest tweets, now only available here.
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
And Tiny Tim, who did knot dye
December 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
And Tiny Tim, who did knot dye
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
This offer is still open, happy to lend an ear if you need one
I've gotten a few today and also am not doing anything for the Holidays so, hey, if you're struggling with gender stuff with family or having a rough go of it or want to just send dumb questions or nice things, I'm gonna be around and will try and help if I can!
December 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This offer is still open, happy to lend an ear if you need one
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
The innkeeper isn't the bad guy in the story, he's a *good guy* in the story. He *doesn't have room in his inn* and then *finds a spot for Mary anyway*. And this act of kindness is why Jesus is born in a manger -- warm, dry, safe, surrounded by people that love him -- instead of out in the desert
December 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The innkeeper isn't the bad guy in the story, he's a *good guy* in the story. He *doesn't have room in his inn* and then *finds a spot for Mary anyway*. And this act of kindness is why Jesus is born in a manger -- warm, dry, safe, surrounded by people that love him -- instead of out in the desert
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
If you are an innkeeper and all of the rooms in your inn are full and then a pregnant lady shows up and says "hey can I get a room?" What are you gonna say? You don't have any rooms left! You're gonna say, "sorry, I don't have any rooms left!" That's not *bad*, that's just *true*.
December 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
If you are an innkeeper and all of the rooms in your inn are full and then a pregnant lady shows up and says "hey can I get a room?" What are you gonna say? You don't have any rooms left! You're gonna say, "sorry, I don't have any rooms left!" That's not *bad*, that's just *true*.
"Cnow is falling with a capital 'C'"
-Kelly Clarkson, Underneath the Tree
-Kelly Clarkson, Underneath the Tree
December 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"Cnow is falling with a capital 'C'"
-Kelly Clarkson, Underneath the Tree
-Kelly Clarkson, Underneath the Tree
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
The news about Harlequin translators getting fired en masse?
You should care about that. They're doing it there because they think nobody gives a shit about romance and so it's fine to experiment with it first.
You should care about that. They're doing it there because they think nobody gives a shit about romance and so it's fine to experiment with it first.
December 24, 2025 at 2:53 AM
The news about Harlequin translators getting fired en masse?
You should care about that. They're doing it there because they think nobody gives a shit about romance and so it's fine to experiment with it first.
You should care about that. They're doing it there because they think nobody gives a shit about romance and so it's fine to experiment with it first.
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
It’s not “losing money” any more than air traffic controllers or public highways or street lights or fire departments are “losing money.” It is a government service. It’s not SUPPOSED to make money. It’s supposed to reliably deliver to anywhere in the US, even the unprofitable places.
The USPS faces a tight squeeze. With fewer people using the mail, it’s lost more and more money: $9 billion in the 12 months ending in September alone.
https://cnn.it/4qkeNoF
https://cnn.it/4qkeNoF
December 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
It’s not “losing money” any more than air traffic controllers or public highways or street lights or fire departments are “losing money.” It is a government service. It’s not SUPPOSED to make money. It’s supposed to reliably deliver to anywhere in the US, even the unprofitable places.
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
“_Donita's Infernos_ was very influential to me. It got me interested in space travel and physics. I wanted to be an astronaut.”
“Did you become an astronaut?”
“Nah.”
---
Loved editing @priyajsridhar.bsky.social 's story for @diabolicalplots.com :
www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-1...
“Did you become an astronaut?”
“Nah.”
---
Loved editing @priyajsridhar.bsky.social 's story for @diabolicalplots.com :
www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-1...
DP FICTION #130B: “This Is Not a Space Kidnapping Fantasy” by Priya Sridhar – Diabolical Plots
www.diabolicalplots.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
“_Donita's Infernos_ was very influential to me. It got me interested in space travel and physics. I wanted to be an astronaut.”
“Did you become an astronaut?”
“Nah.”
---
Loved editing @priyajsridhar.bsky.social 's story for @diabolicalplots.com :
www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-1...
“Did you become an astronaut?”
“Nah.”
---
Loved editing @priyajsridhar.bsky.social 's story for @diabolicalplots.com :
www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-1...
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
love that software developers are advertising AI functionality in every single app now and it's up to you to try to figure out if they mean "this has spellcheck" or "everything you create in this app will sync in real-time to sam altman's personal laptop" or something in between
December 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
love that software developers are advertising AI functionality in every single app now and it's up to you to try to figure out if they mean "this has spellcheck" or "everything you create in this app will sync in real-time to sam altman's personal laptop" or something in between
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
Most Americans aren't donating to charities for the same reason Black Friday saw record low sales: we don't have money.
The economy is in the toilet for everybody except the rich.
If you can help, please do. But if you can't, I understand.
The economy is in the toilet for everybody except the rich.
If you can help, please do. But if you can't, I understand.
Most Americans aren’t making end-of-year charitable giving plans, according to the results of a new AP-NORC poll, despite the many fundraising appeals made by nonprofits that rely on donation surges in the calendar’s final month to reach budget targets. https://to.pbs.org/4prpLIt
Most Americans aren't making year-end charitable contributions, poll finds
Most Americans aren’t making end-of-year charitable giving plans, despite the many fundraising appeals made by nonprofits that rely on donation surges in the calendar’s final month to reach next year’...
www.pbs.org
December 22, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Most Americans aren't donating to charities for the same reason Black Friday saw record low sales: we don't have money.
The economy is in the toilet for everybody except the rich.
If you can help, please do. But if you can't, I understand.
The economy is in the toilet for everybody except the rich.
If you can help, please do. But if you can't, I understand.
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
one of the stories i haven't been able to NOT think about this year is "Will He Speak with Gentle Words?" by A.J. LaRocca in @diabolicalplots.com
the twists and turns of language of this one are lovely, along with the song and the fun of it. can't stop thinking of it.
the twists and turns of language of this one are lovely, along with the song and the fun of it. can't stop thinking of it.
DP FICTION # 126A: “Will He Speak With Gentle Words?” by A.J. Rocca – Diabolical Plots
www.diabolicalplots.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
one of the stories i haven't been able to NOT think about this year is "Will He Speak with Gentle Words?" by A.J. LaRocca in @diabolicalplots.com
the twists and turns of language of this one are lovely, along with the song and the fun of it. can't stop thinking of it.
the twists and turns of language of this one are lovely, along with the song and the fun of it. can't stop thinking of it.
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
Parisot (the Director) tells a story about how Tim Allen just started crying after a scene one day
"I don't like these feelings i'm having." Says Tim. "I'm going back to my trailor" and walks off.
There's silence for a second.
"Oh my god." Says Rickman. "I think Tim just experienced acting."
"I don't like these feelings i'm having." Says Tim. "I'm going back to my trailor" and walks off.
There's silence for a second.
"Oh my god." Says Rickman. "I think Tim just experienced acting."
Galaxy Quest - a perfect movie, just a wonderful love letter to actors, sci-fi, Star Trek in particular, and to fandom - really deserves a proper physical release with decent extras. Think Weaver's right that releasing a R-rated cut would be fun, too.
Sigourney Weaver Says She Wishes DreamWorks Released A Director’s Cut Of ‘Galaxy Quest,’ Reminisces On Sequel That Never Came To Pass
Sigourney Weaver reflected on cult classic Galaxy Quest and how she wishes the sci-fi satire had released an R-rated director's cut.
deadline.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Parisot (the Director) tells a story about how Tim Allen just started crying after a scene one day
"I don't like these feelings i'm having." Says Tim. "I'm going back to my trailor" and walks off.
There's silence for a second.
"Oh my god." Says Rickman. "I think Tim just experienced acting."
"I don't like these feelings i'm having." Says Tim. "I'm going back to my trailor" and walks off.
There's silence for a second.
"Oh my god." Says Rickman. "I think Tim just experienced acting."
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
Oh sorry, one more
I would not ever take the output of any software translation as accurate. Even excluding hallucinations (and that's a big exclude), what you're not getting from it is context dependent meanings (like homophones, idioms, slang, etc). Fastest way to accidentally insult someone
I would not ever take the output of any software translation as accurate. Even excluding hallucinations (and that's a big exclude), what you're not getting from it is context dependent meanings (like homophones, idioms, slang, etc). Fastest way to accidentally insult someone
December 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Oh sorry, one more
I would not ever take the output of any software translation as accurate. Even excluding hallucinations (and that's a big exclude), what you're not getting from it is context dependent meanings (like homophones, idioms, slang, etc). Fastest way to accidentally insult someone
I would not ever take the output of any software translation as accurate. Even excluding hallucinations (and that's a big exclude), what you're not getting from it is context dependent meanings (like homophones, idioms, slang, etc). Fastest way to accidentally insult someone
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
Deep breath
Ok I'm going to try and stay calm
But I'll point out that AI translation is literally causing translators to be fired (see the whole Harlequin line in France)
(1/?)
Ok I'm going to try and stay calm
But I'll point out that AI translation is literally causing translators to be fired (see the whole Harlequin line in France)
(1/?)
December 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Deep breath
Ok I'm going to try and stay calm
But I'll point out that AI translation is literally causing translators to be fired (see the whole Harlequin line in France)
(1/?)
Ok I'm going to try and stay calm
But I'll point out that AI translation is literally causing translators to be fired (see the whole Harlequin line in France)
(1/?)
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
Using stolen material. Stolen from writers and artists.
This series does not teach AI writing or content replacement. It focuses on workflow efficiency, analytics, and tools that support—never replace—human creativity.
December 22, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Using stolen material. Stolen from writers and artists.
This is amazing!
Focaccia for Winter Solstice Kalamata olives, onion, garlic, rosemary, branches, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, sesame seeds, yellow pepper, and Parmesan cheese
December 22, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This is amazing!
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
December 21, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
Men feeling sorry for men who make selfish decisions that hurt the women in their lives are just as untrustworthy and raggedy as the men who did the shit. I can’t stand any of yall. Babying grown ass men and saying they need support. What about the women they hurt along the way?
December 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Men feeling sorry for men who make selfish decisions that hurt the women in their lives are just as untrustworthy and raggedy as the men who did the shit. I can’t stand any of yall. Babying grown ass men and saying they need support. What about the women they hurt along the way?
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
Why should she stay and be miserable, wasting years she could be happy
I have mixed feelings about the Tom Brady shit, and we don't know what happened in their home.
But so few people in this world ever get to live their dream of playing in the NFL and you only live once and it made him happy. And he was still good, why not support him until he absolutely can't anymore
But so few people in this world ever get to live their dream of playing in the NFL and you only live once and it made him happy. And he was still good, why not support him until he absolutely can't anymore
December 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Why should she stay and be miserable, wasting years she could be happy
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
my name is cow
and wen its nite
and when a star
is shiyning brite
and three wise men
give me the nod
i walk up close
I lik the God
and wen its nite
and when a star
is shiyning brite
and three wise men
give me the nod
i walk up close
I lik the God
December 15, 2025 at 2:24 AM
my name is cow
and wen its nite
and when a star
is shiyning brite
and three wise men
give me the nod
i walk up close
I lik the God
and wen its nite
and when a star
is shiyning brite
and three wise men
give me the nod
i walk up close
I lik the God
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
for me it's not about if AI art is good enough, or useful. I don't have the skills to recognize all the ways it sucks.
what matters is 1) they stole the art of artists to create that and it is not okay. 2) people are now trying to put those artists out of work using it, and THAT IS NOT OKAY.
what matters is 1) they stole the art of artists to create that and it is not okay. 2) people are now trying to put those artists out of work using it, and THAT IS NOT OKAY.
December 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
for me it's not about if AI art is good enough, or useful. I don't have the skills to recognize all the ways it sucks.
what matters is 1) they stole the art of artists to create that and it is not okay. 2) people are now trying to put those artists out of work using it, and THAT IS NOT OKAY.
what matters is 1) they stole the art of artists to create that and it is not okay. 2) people are now trying to put those artists out of work using it, and THAT IS NOT OKAY.
This is a totally fair point. I do hope that writers love to write at least some of the time, but if you are doing it for a living thrn deadlines and expectations and trying to make ends meet, not always gonna be fun.
Now, using an LLM to get past the point where you feel like you’re chiseling the words out of stone tablets located inside your ribcage is still a terrible idea, don’t get me wrong. I just worry that in the haste to condemn LLMs, we’re over-romanticizing the human creative process.
December 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This is a totally fair point. I do hope that writers love to write at least some of the time, but if you are doing it for a living thrn deadlines and expectations and trying to make ends meet, not always gonna be fun.
Reposted by Diabolical Plots
Now, using an LLM to get past the point where you feel like you’re chiseling the words out of stone tablets located inside your ribcage is still a terrible idea, don’t get me wrong. I just worry that in the haste to condemn LLMs, we’re over-romanticizing the human creative process.
December 20, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Now, using an LLM to get past the point where you feel like you’re chiseling the words out of stone tablets located inside your ribcage is still a terrible idea, don’t get me wrong. I just worry that in the haste to condemn LLMs, we’re over-romanticizing the human creative process.