Dina James
@dinajames.com
Chronicler of the Paranormal. Tea junkie. Gothic Goddess. Knitter of DOOM. Kind and Benevolent DM. She/her. Mostly evil. https://www.patreon.com/dinajames
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Dina James
@dinajames.com
· Nov 12
Whoa. Hello new followers!
I post about my cats, rescue kittens, knit, quilt, and sometimes write books.
I require tea in vast quantities to maintain equilibrium and always choose violence. I use the word “fuck” in all of its many forms judiciously and with extreme prejudice. Rage is my default.
I post about my cats, rescue kittens, knit, quilt, and sometimes write books.
I require tea in vast quantities to maintain equilibrium and always choose violence. I use the word “fuck” in all of its many forms judiciously and with extreme prejudice. Rage is my default.
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this is indeed extremely lmao
Plenty of things to give Bluesky a kicking about regarding moderation and 'open' labellers, but the private school labeller now having an 'Epstein Connection' label also shows it can be extremely lmao.
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
this is indeed extremely lmao
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“certified clean ingredients” is the slogan for this company (also a good example that “clean” literally does not actually mean anything)
BREAKING: Infant Formula Company Tied to Botulism Outbreak Had Known Problems
A Pennsylvania plant run by the company, ByHeart, was shut down this year after inspectors found mold, a leaking roof and more than 2,500 dead insects in a food production area.
GIFT: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/h...
A Pennsylvania plant run by the company, ByHeart, was shut down this year after inspectors found mold, a leaking roof and more than 2,500 dead insects in a food production area.
GIFT: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/h...
Infant Formula Company Tied to Botulism Outbreak Had Known Problems
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
“certified clean ingredients” is the slogan for this company (also a good example that “clean” literally does not actually mean anything)
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I attended SFF cons as a teenager.
I stopped getting regularly and persistently sexually harassed at SFF cons sometime in college.
"Oh wow you look way older"
No the fuck I did not because when I WAS older these weirdos stopped.
They know what the hell they're doing.
I stopped getting regularly and persistently sexually harassed at SFF cons sometime in college.
"Oh wow you look way older"
No the fuck I did not because when I WAS older these weirdos stopped.
They know what the hell they're doing.
To the two well-respected local SF/F community leaders who each told a teenage child of a friend of mine, "I can't wait for you to turn 18, I'll be waiting for you," I know your names you fucking shitty-ass pedo bastards, and I *remember*.
I see the “technically it’s ephebophelia” crowd is out today, so just a reminder that A) this is NOT a case where technically correct is the best kind of correct and B) the minute you say this, the gods dump you in the “irredeemable creeper” basket and wash their hands thoroughly after touching you.
November 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I attended SFF cons as a teenager.
I stopped getting regularly and persistently sexually harassed at SFF cons sometime in college.
"Oh wow you look way older"
No the fuck I did not because when I WAS older these weirdos stopped.
They know what the hell they're doing.
I stopped getting regularly and persistently sexually harassed at SFF cons sometime in college.
"Oh wow you look way older"
No the fuck I did not because when I WAS older these weirdos stopped.
They know what the hell they're doing.
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The union is asking that you not patronize any Starbucks, even ones that aren't unionized, for the duration! Time to find your new favoriteocal coffee shop. To donate to their strike fund: sbworkersunited.org
November 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The union is asking that you not patronize any Starbucks, even ones that aren't unionized, for the duration! Time to find your new favoriteocal coffee shop. To donate to their strike fund: sbworkersunited.org
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I randomly saw this and I can't stop laughing.
"A TTRPG of living weapons and the dipshits that wield them."
gomezwritesgames.itch.io/unworthy
"A TTRPG of living weapons and the dipshits that wield them."
gomezwritesgames.itch.io/unworthy
Unworthy by GomezWritesGames
A TTRPG of living weapons and the dipshits that wield them.
gomezwritesgames.itch.io
November 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I randomly saw this and I can't stop laughing.
"A TTRPG of living weapons and the dipshits that wield them."
gomezwritesgames.itch.io/unworthy
"A TTRPG of living weapons and the dipshits that wield them."
gomezwritesgames.itch.io/unworthy
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Disney has an iron policy: never pay royalties to artists if they can avoid it, legally or not. As witness the LucasFilm/Fox novelists' lawsuit of a couple of years ago: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/star-wars-author-royalties-disney-1234951422/
Bob Iger says Disney+ will soon have AI-generated short form content from users
(via THR)
(via THR)
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Disney has an iron policy: never pay royalties to artists if they can avoid it, legally or not. As witness the LucasFilm/Fox novelists' lawsuit of a couple of years ago: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/star-wars-author-royalties-disney-1234951422/
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red aurora said: what if all 3 at once
“Aurorae are said to have foretold the death of Julius Caesar (44 BCE) and predicted the American Civil War (1860), and the French Revolution.”
“Aurorae are said to have foretold the death of Julius Caesar (44 BCE) and predicted the American Civil War (1860), and the French Revolution.”
Extremely Rare Blood Red Aurora Dancing Over Iceland
Witness the rare and stunning blood-red Aurora over Iceland. A celestial phenomenon like no other. Learn more about this rare sighting today!
aurorareykjavik.is
November 12, 2025 at 4:55 AM
red aurora said: what if all 3 at once
“Aurorae are said to have foretold the death of Julius Caesar (44 BCE) and predicted the American Civil War (1860), and the French Revolution.”
“Aurorae are said to have foretold the death of Julius Caesar (44 BCE) and predicted the American Civil War (1860), and the French Revolution.”
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"BUT BILL CLINTON IS IN THE EPSTEIN FILES" okay man arrest him too
November 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"BUT BILL CLINTON IS IN THE EPSTEIN FILES" okay man arrest him too
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he said God can make me celibate but he’ll never take my drip
What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck?
It's the Pope in 1982.
It's the Pope in 1982.
November 13, 2025 at 4:26 AM
he said God can make me celibate but he’ll never take my drip
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For all those who celebrate.
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
For all those who celebrate.
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As I get ready for Extra Life play on Saturday starting at 9am, it is also time to make another announcement:
THE DECEMBERING 2025 IS AT HAND!
That's right, the first officially designated holiday order of BBotE rolled in yesterday, so it's time to put this post up.
THE DECEMBERING 2025 IS AT HAND!
That's right, the first officially designated holiday order of BBotE rolled in yesterday, so it's time to put this post up.
The Decembering 2025 - Yes, It's That Time Again - Funranium Labs
One of the ways I mark the change of the seasons is when I get my first order designating it as a holiday gift. It’s my sign that I need to revise this post for a new year and gird my loins for the MA...
www.funraniumlabs.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
As I get ready for Extra Life play on Saturday starting at 9am, it is also time to make another announcement:
THE DECEMBERING 2025 IS AT HAND!
That's right, the first officially designated holiday order of BBotE rolled in yesterday, so it's time to put this post up.
THE DECEMBERING 2025 IS AT HAND!
That's right, the first officially designated holiday order of BBotE rolled in yesterday, so it's time to put this post up.
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Would you like to keep my dogs in tuna snacks?
Do you want a way to support Yuri's complex snack needs now that he's back from the dead?
Check out my buy-direct store!
Not sure where to start with my books? Click the header button "don't know where to start? Click here!"
payhip.com/kristadball
Do you want a way to support Yuri's complex snack needs now that he's back from the dead?
Check out my buy-direct store!
Not sure where to start with my books? Click the header button "don't know where to start? Click here!"
payhip.com/kristadball
Krista D. Ball
Krista D. Ball is an award-winning Canadian author who hasn't met a potato she didn't like.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Would you like to keep my dogs in tuna snacks?
Do you want a way to support Yuri's complex snack needs now that he's back from the dead?
Check out my buy-direct store!
Not sure where to start with my books? Click the header button "don't know where to start? Click here!"
payhip.com/kristadball
Do you want a way to support Yuri's complex snack needs now that he's back from the dead?
Check out my buy-direct store!
Not sure where to start with my books? Click the header button "don't know where to start? Click here!"
payhip.com/kristadball
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Be on the lookout tonight again! I've seen photos from places pretty far south. You can always search here on Bluesky for aurora+your state to see if anyone in your area is seeing or has seen them.
The sun just spat out several coronal mass ejections that could trigger a serious solar storm on Wednesday
Powerful Solar Storm Could Trigger Far-Reaching Auroras across U.S.
The sun just spat out several coronal mass ejections that could trigger a serious solar storm on Wednesday
www.scientificamerican.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Be on the lookout tonight again! I've seen photos from places pretty far south. You can always search here on Bluesky for aurora+your state to see if anyone in your area is seeing or has seen them.
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Holy shit, just learned about the typewriter art of Montserrat Alberich Escardívol, a Catalan typist. Using an extra wide typewriter and 180 color ribbons, she built up elaborate images from simple characters like 'm' and '.' and ';'. Here is her typewritten painting of the Cathedral of Barcelona.
November 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Holy shit, just learned about the typewriter art of Montserrat Alberich Escardívol, a Catalan typist. Using an extra wide typewriter and 180 color ribbons, she built up elaborate images from simple characters like 'm' and '.' and ';'. Here is her typewritten painting of the Cathedral of Barcelona.
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Earnest post: there is increasingly direct evidence that Trump participated in child sex trafficking or at least knew about it.
He should resign, be impeached and removed from office, and prosecuted.
Even if you don’t think that WILL happen it’s important to say publicly that it SHOULD happen.
He should resign, be impeached and removed from office, and prosecuted.
Even if you don’t think that WILL happen it’s important to say publicly that it SHOULD happen.
November 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Earnest post: there is increasingly direct evidence that Trump participated in child sex trafficking or at least knew about it.
He should resign, be impeached and removed from office, and prosecuted.
Even if you don’t think that WILL happen it’s important to say publicly that it SHOULD happen.
He should resign, be impeached and removed from office, and prosecuted.
Even if you don’t think that WILL happen it’s important to say publicly that it SHOULD happen.
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Happy one-year publication anniversary to The Taiga Ridge Murders! It's still among my favourite books of the nearly seventy I've written. eBook and print available:
www.skyladawncameron.com/books/the-ta...
www.skyladawncameron.com/books/the-ta...
November 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Happy one-year publication anniversary to The Taiga Ridge Murders! It's still among my favourite books of the nearly seventy I've written. eBook and print available:
www.skyladawncameron.com/books/the-ta...
www.skyladawncameron.com/books/the-ta...
On the day it finally happens I will haul my antisocial disabled ass to every fucking house party/BBQ/block party/pub crawl in a 25 mile radius just to be part of the biggest global celebration of my lifetime.
(Masked of course. It will be worth the risk.)
(Masked of course. It will be worth the risk.)
a group of people are dancing in a dark room with glow in the dark confetti
Alt: GIF of the cast of What We Do In The Shadows at a rave wearing glow jewelry and swinging glow sticks
media.tenor.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
On the day it finally happens I will haul my antisocial disabled ass to every fucking house party/BBQ/block party/pub crawl in a 25 mile radius just to be part of the biggest global celebration of my lifetime.
(Masked of course. It will be worth the risk.)
(Masked of course. It will be worth the risk.)
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Listen. I think JANE DOE is a movie we all need right now if anyone is interested in film rights. Just saying. (And, yes, I’d be happy to write Jane Goes to Washington as a follow-up.)
a woman in a blue shirt is smiling with her mouth wide open
Alt: a woman in a blue shirt gives a big creepy smile with crazy eyes.
media.tenor.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Listen. I think JANE DOE is a movie we all need right now if anyone is interested in film rights. Just saying. (And, yes, I’d be happy to write Jane Goes to Washington as a follow-up.)
“And the people bowed and prayed to the neon god they’d made….”
A new digital awakening is unfolding in churches, where pastors and prayer apps are turning to artificial intelligence to reach worshippers, personalize sermons, and power chatbots that resemble God.
Meet chatbot Jesus: Churches tap AI to save souls and time as pews get more empty
Chatbots answer prayers and algorithms write sermons.
www.axios.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
“And the people bowed and prayed to the neon god they’d made….”
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I am putting together a small pile of books I don't need to keep and I'm wondering if anyone else would want to do a holiday gift by mail US-based book trade? We can do Media Mail to keep it affordable. Anyway, reply if interested and we'll see if we can get something organized before December.
November 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM
I am putting together a small pile of books I don't need to keep and I'm wondering if anyone else would want to do a holiday gift by mail US-based book trade? We can do Media Mail to keep it affordable. Anyway, reply if interested and we'll see if we can get something organized before December.
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Mike Johnson finally schedules Adelita Grijalva's swearing in, teeing up Epstein vote www.axios.com/2025/11/12/j...
Mike Johnson finally schedules Adelita Grijalva's swearing in, teeing up Epstein vote
The 50-day standoff will mark the most delayed swearing-in in over a decade.
www.axios.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Mike Johnson finally schedules Adelita Grijalva's swearing in, teeing up Epstein vote www.axios.com/2025/11/12/j...
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Anyways back in olden times a red aurora meant the death of kings
JUST A FUN FACT NOT RELATED TO ANYTHING
JUST A FUN FACT NOT RELATED TO ANYTHING
November 12, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Anyways back in olden times a red aurora meant the death of kings
JUST A FUN FACT NOT RELATED TO ANYTHING
JUST A FUN FACT NOT RELATED TO ANYTHING
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The sun right now:
November 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The sun right now:
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Can confirm. I’ve only worked at one studio where we had AI rammed down our throats and it came directly and solely from the CEO. Everyone else hated it and recognized it as the dreck it was. It’s almost like we should stop letting the worst people run things or something.
"All major game studios are using generative AI" the fact this is a lie aside, the ones that are using it aren't doing so willingly. It's meddling managers and CEOs with no understanding or attachment to game development forcing it on devs who end up not using anything it outputs anyway.
November 12, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Can confirm. I’ve only worked at one studio where we had AI rammed down our throats and it came directly and solely from the CEO. Everyone else hated it and recognized it as the dreck it was. It’s almost like we should stop letting the worst people run things or something.