Kate Schaefer
@kateschaefer.bsky.social
She/her. Everything is more complicated than that. I volunteer with Carl Brandon Society, Clarion West, Otherwise. I walked Hadrian's Wall a few years ago. I read a lot. I sew a lot. I garden a little. My grandchildren are old enough to vote. I digress.
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Half-off sale on @pmpress.bsky.social books all the rest of the year! There's a code to use--GIFT--during your online checkout. Delightful and toothsome and truthsome!
December 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Half-off sale on @pmpress.bsky.social books all the rest of the year! There's a code to use--GIFT--during your online checkout. Delightful and toothsome and truthsome!
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Come join our department! 🚨
Maastricht University is hiring a *second* TT Assistant Professor position in Political Philosophy. This one is focused on the theme of inequality. #philjobs #philsky
Feel free to reach out to me with questions!
vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/job/Maastric...
Maastricht University is hiring a *second* TT Assistant Professor position in Political Philosophy. This one is focused on the theme of inequality. #philjobs #philsky
Feel free to reach out to me with questions!
vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/job/Maastric...
Assistant Professor in Political Philosophy
Assistant Professor in Political Philosophy
vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl
December 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Come join our department! 🚨
Maastricht University is hiring a *second* TT Assistant Professor position in Political Philosophy. This one is focused on the theme of inequality. #philjobs #philsky
Feel free to reach out to me with questions!
vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/job/Maastric...
Maastricht University is hiring a *second* TT Assistant Professor position in Political Philosophy. This one is focused on the theme of inequality. #philjobs #philsky
Feel free to reach out to me with questions!
vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/job/Maastric...
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This year, we've put together a series of book lists featuring works by Clarion West alumni and instructors that may speak to some part of what we need right now. Today we highlight the dystopia of it all.
Find these books and more all on our Bookshop shelf here: bookshop.org/shop/clarion...
Find these books and more all on our Bookshop shelf here: bookshop.org/shop/clarion...
December 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This year, we've put together a series of book lists featuring works by Clarion West alumni and instructors that may speak to some part of what we need right now. Today we highlight the dystopia of it all.
Find these books and more all on our Bookshop shelf here: bookshop.org/shop/clarion...
Find these books and more all on our Bookshop shelf here: bookshop.org/shop/clarion...
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Help fund scholarships to Writing the Other and ensure that the WTO crucial programs on writing diverse characters remain accessible, by chipping in to the WTO End Of Year fund drive! writingtheother.com/...
December 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Help fund scholarships to Writing the Other and ensure that the WTO crucial programs on writing diverse characters remain accessible, by chipping in to the WTO End Of Year fund drive! writingtheother.com/...
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Hoping this will reach the right eyes!
Fam heads up on a call for submissions: please share with a Black Horror writer who you know would eat this up. Look at that dream editing duo: @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social and @chesyaburke.bsky.social 🔥🔥🔥 Deadline January 14th, 2026...!
blog.flametreepublishing.com/fantasy-goth...
blog.flametreepublishing.com/fantasy-goth...
Black Horror | Call for Submissions
We are very excited to announce a new call for submissions which is now open!
blog.flametreepublishing.com
December 21, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Hoping this will reach the right eyes!
Some years ago, Alma's career was going well. She made substantial scholarship donations to Clarion West. Scholarship funds were scarce then. Her donations made a huge difference to those students, to the workshop as a whole.
Can the writing community step up for her now?
gofund.me/49e68ea25
Can the writing community step up for her now?
gofund.me/49e68ea25
December 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Some years ago, Alma's career was going well. She made substantial scholarship donations to Clarion West. Scholarship funds were scarce then. Her donations made a huge difference to those students, to the workshop as a whole.
Can the writing community step up for her now?
gofund.me/49e68ea25
Can the writing community step up for her now?
gofund.me/49e68ea25
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We have 526 scientists signed up for spring semester. We try to get that to about 1000 scientists before unleashing the teachers on the database. Wanna connect a class of kids with science this spring? Sign up!
Alright scientists! It's that time again!
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We have 526 scientists signed up for spring semester. We try to get that to about 1000 scientists before unleashing the teachers on the database. Wanna connect a class of kids with science this spring? Sign up!
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I need your help... a retaining wall that is holding up the land on which my house is built needs urgent replacement or repair and the amount of money quoted for it is... eyewatering.if there's anything i can do for you in return for your assistance (like editing...) let me know gofund.me/49e68ea25
Donate to emergency repair to keep home safe for me and 2 beloved cats, organized by Alma Alexander
My house sits on a steep slope, with a retaining wall serving… Alma Alexander needs your support for emergency repair to keep home safe for me and 2 beloved cats
gofund.me
December 19, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I need your help... a retaining wall that is holding up the land on which my house is built needs urgent replacement or repair and the amount of money quoted for it is... eyewatering.if there's anything i can do for you in return for your assistance (like editing...) let me know gofund.me/49e68ea25
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Trump has now conducted 28 boat strikes, killing over 100 people.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
This is a danger to us all.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
This is a danger to us all.
December 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Trump has now conducted 28 boat strikes, killing over 100 people.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
This is a danger to us all.
Remember: no judge or jury has found these boats were trafficking drugs. We're simply taking Trump's word for it.
He’s unilaterally acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
This is a danger to us all.
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"The form also has an option to submit photos to the tip line, however, taking photos inside a restroom is illegal."
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/17/t...
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/17/t...
Ken Paxton opens tip line to encourage “bathroom bill” enforcement
The attorney general's complaint form is the latest effort to enforce new state restrictions on which restrooms transgender people can use in public buildings.
www.texastribune.org
December 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
"The form also has an option to submit photos to the tip line, however, taking photos inside a restroom is illegal."
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/17/t...
www.texastribune.org/2025/12/17/t...
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Please read and share this piece. This study is an ethical nightmare, run by a Danish couple who’ve built their careers on decades of exploitative, shoddy research in this community.
It will have permanent consequences for many children enrolled, & for broader trust in foreign biomedical research.
It will have permanent consequences for many children enrolled, & for broader trust in foreign biomedical research.
December 19, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Please read and share this piece. This study is an ethical nightmare, run by a Danish couple who’ve built their careers on decades of exploitative, shoddy research in this community.
It will have permanent consequences for many children enrolled, & for broader trust in foreign biomedical research.
It will have permanent consequences for many children enrolled, & for broader trust in foreign biomedical research.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Did someone take away the Sharpie so he couldn't draw mustaches and horns on the presidents he hates?
Per @garretthaake.bsky.social, the extremely tacky "presidential wall of fame" that lines the colonnade to the West Wing now has obviously-Trump-penned plaques insulting or praising the presidents.
December 18, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Did someone take away the Sharpie so he couldn't draw mustaches and horns on the presidents he hates?
Why are so many senators, congressmembers, presidents, and vice-presidents so ignorant of so many things these days?
COLLINS: Do you disagree with Trump's pardon of the former Honduran leader who was also indicted and convicted?
RICK SCOTT: I don't -- I never -- I never met the guy and I don't know anything about it
COLLINS: But do you approve of that pardon?
SCOTT: I don't know much about it
COLLINS: Ok
RICK SCOTT: I don't -- I never -- I never met the guy and I don't know anything about it
COLLINS: But do you approve of that pardon?
SCOTT: I don't know much about it
COLLINS: Ok
December 17, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Why are so many senators, congressmembers, presidents, and vice-presidents so ignorant of so many things these days?
This is true. Globes are also fabulous.
Not sure what to get him for Christmas? Get him a map. Dudes love those things.
December 17, 2025 at 2:28 AM
This is true. Globes are also fabulous.
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Go Coast Guard, whose actual job it is to do this work!
And look, no murders! www.cbs8.com/article/news...
And look, no murders! www.cbs8.com/article/news...
Coast Guard Seizes $203M in Cocaine.
Massive bust in San Diego Coast Guard's Operation Pacific Viper nets 27,551 lbs of cocaine. Discover how high-speed boats and aerial tactics helped in this international drug fight.
www.cbs8.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Go Coast Guard, whose actual job it is to do this work!
And look, no murders! www.cbs8.com/article/news...
And look, no murders! www.cbs8.com/article/news...
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It's "Trump files a ridiculous lawsuit which serves no purpose but to harass and intimidate" day, which is to say, Tuesday.
Trump sues BBC for $10 billion, accusing it of defamation over editing of president's Jan. 6 speech
President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit seeking $10 billion in damages from the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of defamation as well as deceptive and unfair trade practices.
apnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:53 AM
It's "Trump files a ridiculous lawsuit which serves no purpose but to harass and intimidate" day, which is to say, Tuesday.
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My books: books2read.com/patricksamph...
Steph's books: www.stephanieburgis.com/books-for-ad...
My editing (and cover design) website: 50secondsnorth.netlify.app
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Steph's books: www.stephanieburgis.com/books-for-ad...
My editing (and cover design) website: 50secondsnorth.netlify.app
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December 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
My books: books2read.com/patricksamph...
Steph's books: www.stephanieburgis.com/books-for-ad...
My editing (and cover design) website: 50secondsnorth.netlify.app
2/2
Steph's books: www.stephanieburgis.com/books-for-ad...
My editing (and cover design) website: 50secondsnorth.netlify.app
2/2
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So, we moved house.
It turned out to be way more expensive than we'd hoped. So it goes.
Anyway, now would be a really good time to buy our books! Or if you're after editing services, I've got you covered there too.
1/
It turned out to be way more expensive than we'd hoped. So it goes.
Anyway, now would be a really good time to buy our books! Or if you're after editing services, I've got you covered there too.
1/
December 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
So, we moved house.
It turned out to be way more expensive than we'd hoped. So it goes.
Anyway, now would be a really good time to buy our books! Or if you're after editing services, I've got you covered there too.
1/
It turned out to be way more expensive than we'd hoped. So it goes.
Anyway, now would be a really good time to buy our books! Or if you're after editing services, I've got you covered there too.
1/
Trade paperbacks are lovely, but I cannot put them in my pocket. Ebooks are fine, but I cannot read them in the bathtub.
What? NOOOOOOOOOOO. The mass market paperback is the best kind of book!
This sucks, and suggests physical books are going to become an expensive prestige thing like vinyl records. Ereaders are fragile and centrally controlled. Paper books are just better.
This sucks, and suggests physical books are going to become an expensive prestige thing like vinyl records. Ereaders are fragile and centrally controlled. Paper books are just better.
What a loss. Mass market paperbacks are the ideal novel format.
December 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Trade paperbacks are lovely, but I cannot put them in my pocket. Ebooks are fine, but I cannot read them in the bathtub.
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Fiddler on the roof, but with ICE agents playing the part of Cossacks. I know people think of Fiddler as a heartwarming story about a funny man doing Ya-ba-dibba-dibbas, but it's literally about pogroms like this
Masked men wearing ICE vests—but who refused to present a warrant or identify themselves—roped off a construction site, trapping two men on a roof for hours in subzero temps. Protesters gathered. Masked men eventually left, and one man on the roof was taken away by ambulance kstp.com/kstp-news/to...
December 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Fiddler on the roof, but with ICE agents playing the part of Cossacks. I know people think of Fiddler as a heartwarming story about a funny man doing Ya-ba-dibba-dibbas, but it's literally about pogroms like this
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I have no idea if Calibri is actually more accessible or not, but that's not the point. The regime's message is that accessibility itself is wasteful and wrong. The regime is repeatedly saying that people who can't meet their narrow standards for physical/mental abilities should be left behind.
December 12, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I have no idea if Calibri is actually more accessible or not, but that's not the point. The regime's message is that accessibility itself is wasteful and wrong. The regime is repeatedly saying that people who can't meet their narrow standards for physical/mental abilities should be left behind.
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A brief return of the Murderbot Humble Bundle! The charity is still World Central Kitchen.
Unlock and upgrade in the Return to Metroidvania rebundle, read up on exciting Sci-Fi with Matha Wells’ Murderbot & more, and add character to your game environments with the Best of Synty 4 Game Dev Assets rebundles! https://bit.ly/4oxXmjd
December 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A brief return of the Murderbot Humble Bundle! The charity is still World Central Kitchen.
Great (or Greater, either name works) Argus at the Woodland Park Zoo yesterday. "Oh, he's a fancy boy," said the keeper cleaning the turaco's enclosure. His mate was not impressed. "She never is," said the keeper.
(Video of Great Argus mating display; I don't see a way to put alt text on the video)
(Video of Great Argus mating display; I don't see a way to put alt text on the video)
December 11, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Great (or Greater, either name works) Argus at the Woodland Park Zoo yesterday. "Oh, he's a fancy boy," said the keeper cleaning the turaco's enclosure. His mate was not impressed. "She never is," said the keeper.
(Video of Great Argus mating display; I don't see a way to put alt text on the video)
(Video of Great Argus mating display; I don't see a way to put alt text on the video)