Frances Pauli
@francestypes.bsky.social
Author of the Serpentia and Sunrunner series. Typewriter nut, tea addict, mother, furry, snake wrangler, and sometimes artist. francespauli.com linkree: https://linktr.ee/francespauli
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I have a couple books in an Itchio bundle coming up, organized by @aimeecozza.com. If you want to support artists whose incomes have taken a hit by Mastercard's Queerphobic Bullshit, well, on Friday we get 100% of all sales.
itch.io/b/3410/creat...
#BookSky #FurryLit 📚📦
itch.io/b/3410/creat...
#BookSky #FurryLit 📚📦
November 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I have a couple books in an Itchio bundle coming up, organized by @aimeecozza.com. If you want to support artists whose incomes have taken a hit by Mastercard's Queerphobic Bullshit, well, on Friday we get 100% of all sales.
itch.io/b/3410/creat...
#BookSky #FurryLit 📚📦
itch.io/b/3410/creat...
#BookSky #FurryLit 📚📦
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Cover reveal for Plott Hound Issue 3 (by @madbrake.bsky.social) ✨🍂
November 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Cover reveal for Plott Hound Issue 3 (by @madbrake.bsky.social) ✨🍂
Very sorry and angry to hear this today.
Saw this on the other site and wanted to share it here. Furry artist ardwoof has been detained by ice for the last few weeks. here is the GoFundMe link their family/friends have set up to help with their legal fees:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-johan...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-johan...
November 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Very sorry and angry to hear this today.
Let this quote reign. "Then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
THEN YOU PURCHASE THEM AND DO NOT USE THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS
Open AI loses copyright case in Germany.
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
November 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Let this quote reign. "Then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Adorables.
November 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Adorables.
A really exceptional addition to the world of Dr. Moreau tributes. I love this one. www.uncannymagazine.com/article/the-...
The Island with the Animals - Uncanny Magazine
It’s a game, Sage tells Brianna, the island with the animals. She is the third of Brianna’s clients to mention it, but the first to explain. You played as this cosmetic vivisectionist at an island res...
www.uncannymagazine.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
A really exceptional addition to the world of Dr. Moreau tributes. I love this one. www.uncannymagazine.com/article/the-...
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Authors, Beware! There's a firm called "ClaimsHero" doing aggressive social media outreach claiming to
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Authors, Beware! There's a firm called "ClaimsHero" doing aggressive social media outreach claiming to
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
When the dead character is not really dead but the live character is really undead... writer vague-posting. 💙📚
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
When the dead character is not really dead but the live character is really undead... writer vague-posting. 💙📚
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Holy fuck
There are no words for how evil this is
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Holy fuck
100% will use your work to train AI. adios
Another one bites the dust.
Delete your Grammarly account, apps, plugins and everything related to it.
They will use your writing to train AI.
Delete your Grammarly account, apps, plugins and everything related to it.
They will use your writing to train AI.
November 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
100% will use your work to train AI. adios
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2nd Nov. 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the ongoing human presence off-world.
That is, humans have continuously occupied the ISS for exactly 25 years today.
So if you're <= 24 years old, you've never lived in a world where humans were *only* terrestrial-based.
Image by HEO (from above!)
🔭🧪
That is, humans have continuously occupied the ISS for exactly 25 years today.
So if you're <= 24 years old, you've never lived in a world where humans were *only* terrestrial-based.
Image by HEO (from above!)
🔭🧪
November 2, 2025 at 4:35 AM
2nd Nov. 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the ongoing human presence off-world.
That is, humans have continuously occupied the ISS for exactly 25 years today.
So if you're <= 24 years old, you've never lived in a world where humans were *only* terrestrial-based.
Image by HEO (from above!)
🔭🧪
That is, humans have continuously occupied the ISS for exactly 25 years today.
So if you're <= 24 years old, you've never lived in a world where humans were *only* terrestrial-based.
Image by HEO (from above!)
🔭🧪
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"My reflection off the mirror reminds me that I’m not enough."
"Write a story about someone who breaks an unwritten social rule and the consequences they face as a result."
"I've been trying to find the perfect gift for..."
#WeeklyPawmpt
"Write a story about someone who breaks an unwritten social rule and the consequences they face as a result."
"I've been trying to find the perfect gift for..."
#WeeklyPawmpt
November 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
"My reflection off the mirror reminds me that I’m not enough."
"Write a story about someone who breaks an unwritten social rule and the consequences they face as a result."
"I've been trying to find the perfect gift for..."
#WeeklyPawmpt
"Write a story about someone who breaks an unwritten social rule and the consequences they face as a result."
"I've been trying to find the perfect gift for..."
#WeeklyPawmpt
Happy Samhain!
a cartoon skeleton is dancing in a cemetery .
Alt: a cartoon skeleton is dancing in a cemetery .
media.tenor.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Happy Samhain!
My little free library is my pride and joy. Please download the app, get free books, trade books, enjoy and promote reading books! Come to the library. There could be several within walking distance.
When I was on my summer roadtrip across the US and Canada, I stopped at *dozens* of little free libraries. They are literally everywhere. If you've never been to one, their app has a map that shows you where they are (even works in Canada!).
I'm definitely doing this.
#LittleFreeLibrary
I'm definitely doing this.
#LittleFreeLibrary
October 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
My little free library is my pride and joy. Please download the app, get free books, trade books, enjoy and promote reading books! Come to the library. There could be several within walking distance.
Scarburst
Change one letter, ruin a candy
A&M
A&M
Change one letter, ruin a candy
Malky Way
(For you Simpons fans.)
Malky Way
(For you Simpons fans.)
October 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Scarburst
Stoked about this news!!
Congratulations @kyellgold.com!
We love to see writers being recognized for their contributions to the fandom. ❤️
We love to see writers being recognized for their contributions to the fandom. ❤️
Give a big, hearty howdy to our second Guest of Honor for Furlandia 2026: Kyell Gold!
Join us Memorial Day Weekend, May 22nd-24th, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Portland!
Join us Memorial Day Weekend, May 22nd-24th, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Portland!
October 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Stoked about this news!!
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y'all
please tell me I'm not the only one low-key traumatized by these images of the East Wing being demolished by Trump
(I'm horrified by everything else too, but this image...it's the literal destruction of *our* white house to make a palace for Trump...why is *anyone* okay with this??)
please tell me I'm not the only one low-key traumatized by these images of the East Wing being demolished by Trump
(I'm horrified by everything else too, but this image...it's the literal destruction of *our* white house to make a palace for Trump...why is *anyone* okay with this??)
The Treasury Department told employees not to share images of the White House demolition.
The people's house is being destroyed for Trump's tacky $200 MILLION ballroom.
The people's house is being destroyed for Trump's tacky $200 MILLION ballroom.
October 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
y'all
please tell me I'm not the only one low-key traumatized by these images of the East Wing being demolished by Trump
(I'm horrified by everything else too, but this image...it's the literal destruction of *our* white house to make a palace for Trump...why is *anyone* okay with this??)
please tell me I'm not the only one low-key traumatized by these images of the East Wing being demolished by Trump
(I'm horrified by everything else too, but this image...it's the literal destruction of *our* white house to make a palace for Trump...why is *anyone* okay with this??)
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Highly recommend listening to this one- such great insight into how climate fiction writers can benefit from understanding different story structures
#clifi #climatefiction #climate #solarpunk
#clifi #climatefiction #climate #solarpunk
New episode of Bright Green Futures with @henrylienauthor.bsky.social Super excited for #solarpunk writers to discover Henry's book on Kishōtenketsu storytelling—it's a great tool for hopeful #climatefiction stories!
brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/ep-36-sola...
#climatechange #hopepunk #podcast
brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/ep-36-sola...
#climatechange #hopepunk #podcast
October 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Highly recommend listening to this one- such great insight into how climate fiction writers can benefit from understanding different story structures
#clifi #climatefiction #climate #solarpunk
#clifi #climatefiction #climate #solarpunk
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I am. Despite *flails at everything*.
Good Morning Beautiful People.
Are you writing today? I hope so. The world needs the inventive mind capable of imagining anything. It needs writers, creators and people with bent brains. Imagine a better world. Write about it. Manifest it. Today is a great day to write.
#writingcommunity #booksky
Are you writing today? I hope so. The world needs the inventive mind capable of imagining anything. It needs writers, creators and people with bent brains. Imagine a better world. Write about it. Manifest it. Today is a great day to write.
#writingcommunity #booksky
October 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I am. Despite *flails at everything*.
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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Great piece: "Anything can be rejected, and for any reason, and there is pretty much nothing you can do about it. Certain rationales for rejection are forever beyond your control."
Yes! I have to send out a lot of rejections and there are So Many reasons, and none of them are personal. Keep going!
Yes! I have to send out a lot of rejections and there are So Many reasons, and none of them are personal. Keep going!
‘Stay true to yourself – and fly closer to the sun’: what I’ve learned from 50 years of rejection
‘Stay true to yourself – and fly closer to the sun’: what I’ve learned from 50 years of rejection
As a writer, I have been rejected thousands of times, and it initially led to shock, denial and anger. Then I accepted it. Here’s what you can gain from doing so too
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Great piece: "Anything can be rejected, and for any reason, and there is pretty much nothing you can do about it. Certain rationales for rejection are forever beyond your control."
Yes! I have to send out a lot of rejections and there are So Many reasons, and none of them are personal. Keep going!
Yes! I have to send out a lot of rejections and there are So Many reasons, and none of them are personal. Keep going!
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October is Furry Book Month, and I realize I haven't started a sale yet, so you can save 10% at my store with the code FBM2025 on print books!
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October 7, 2025 at 10:24 PM
October is Furry Book Month, and I realize I haven't started a sale yet, so you can save 10% at my store with the code FBM2025 on print books!
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In honor of banned books week, the best kids book about rabbits which I never knew was a banned book but still checked out 115 times as a kid. Most excellent and most sweet. And proof book banners are crazy af. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rab...
The Rabbits' Wedding - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
October 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
In honor of banned books week, the best kids book about rabbits which I never knew was a banned book but still checked out 115 times as a kid. Most excellent and most sweet. And proof book banners are crazy af. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rab...
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They’ll tell you that the arts & humanities aren’t practical and then …
October 7, 2025 at 6:25 AM
They’ll tell you that the arts & humanities aren’t practical and then …