Katie ♥️💜💙
@katiebruce.bsky.social
She/Her. Bi/Omni. Yorkshire lass. Reader of books. Writer of books. Lover of happy metal
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Katie ♥️💜💙
@katiebruce.bsky.social
· Jan 4
New year, new list of excellent books I've read!
1 - Exploring the Labyrinth: vol 1 by Kit Power
Starting strong with non-fiction. I've never read a single Brian Keene book, I have no intention of reading any, but Kit's voice is so compelling that I smashed through this! Highly recommend!
1 - Exploring the Labyrinth: vol 1 by Kit Power
Starting strong with non-fiction. I've never read a single Brian Keene book, I have no intention of reading any, but Kit's voice is so compelling that I smashed through this! Highly recommend!
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Banquet tickets are now available on the website shop: britishfantasysociety.org/product/brit...
We're doing a special early-bird price this year, so book early if you can.
To attend the banquet, you must have a ticket to attend Fantasycon.
We're doing a special early-bird price this year, so book early if you can.
To attend the banquet, you must have a ticket to attend Fantasycon.
British Fantasy Awards Banquet – The British Fantasy Society
britishfantasysociety.org
February 5, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Banquet tickets are now available on the website shop: britishfantasysociety.org/product/brit...
We're doing a special early-bird price this year, so book early if you can.
To attend the banquet, you must have a ticket to attend Fantasycon.
We're doing a special early-bird price this year, so book early if you can.
To attend the banquet, you must have a ticket to attend Fantasycon.
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I’m running a workshop on writing witchcraft as part of the UK Ghost Story Festival Online this weekend and I’m really looking forward to it! Check out details here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ukghoststory... @ghoststoryfest.bsky.social
www.ticketsource.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 4:37 PM
I’m running a workshop on writing witchcraft as part of the UK Ghost Story Festival Online this weekend and I’m really looking forward to it! Check out details here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ukghoststory... @ghoststoryfest.bsky.social
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Venerable magazine Harper's Bazaar is running its short story contest again, with the winner receiving "the chance" of publication in the magazine. Just one catch: per the wording of the guidelines, _just by entering_ you transfer copyright ownership of your story to Harper's parent, Hearst. 1/3
February 4, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Venerable magazine Harper's Bazaar is running its short story contest again, with the winner receiving "the chance" of publication in the magazine. Just one catch: per the wording of the guidelines, _just by entering_ you transfer copyright ownership of your story to Harper's parent, Hearst. 1/3
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This is a great time to get off Substack. Beehive and Ghost are good alternatives.
As an added benefit, your blog won't be driving traffic to Nazis and their sycophants.
As an added benefit, your blog won't be driving traffic to Nazis and their sycophants.
The popular blogging platform Substack – used by numerous British comic creators to promote their work – has suffered a data breach. The company is warning users to take extra caution with any emails or text messages you receive…
https://downthetubes.net/substack-data-breach-hits-comic-creators/
https://downthetubes.net/substack-data-breach-hits-comic-creators/
February 5, 2026 at 7:14 AM
This is a great time to get off Substack. Beehive and Ghost are good alternatives.
As an added benefit, your blog won't be driving traffic to Nazis and their sycophants.
As an added benefit, your blog won't be driving traffic to Nazis and their sycophants.
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A new systematic review has found that trans women on HRT have the same level of fitness as cis women and don't retain any advantage in sports.
www.independent.co.uk/news/science...
www.independent.co.uk/news/science...
Trans athletes may not have fitness advantage in women’s sport, landmark study finds
Findings suggest physical performance in trans women converges toward that of cis women over time
www.independent.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 12:22 PM
A new systematic review has found that trans women on HRT have the same level of fitness as cis women and don't retain any advantage in sports.
www.independent.co.uk/news/science...
www.independent.co.uk/news/science...
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Fantasycon 2026 prices will increase on 1st March, so if you haven't booked yet, now is a great time to do so!
britishfantasysociety.org/events-calen...
britishfantasysociety.org/events-calen...
February 4, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Fantasycon 2026 prices will increase on 1st March, so if you haven't booked yet, now is a great time to do so!
britishfantasysociety.org/events-calen...
britishfantasysociety.org/events-calen...
No Good Story Ever Starts With Drinking Tea - Turisas
Deleted a post about “what’s your least favorite song” because the vibes are bad enough already.
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
Instead: what’s your favorite song that has a long title, say at least 6 words long?
Mine: “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” (Pearl Jam)
February 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM
No Good Story Ever Starts With Drinking Tea - Turisas
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THANK YOU to everyone who has applied to my author mentorship program so far. I can't wait to get stuck in.
If you're still on the fence, here's why you should absolutely apply ⤵️
If you're still on the fence, here's why you should absolutely apply ⤵️
February 3, 2026 at 10:16 PM
THANK YOU to everyone who has applied to my author mentorship program so far. I can't wait to get stuck in.
If you're still on the fence, here's why you should absolutely apply ⤵️
If you're still on the fence, here's why you should absolutely apply ⤵️
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Hey everyone!
Huge news! Our trans girl scout list has sold a total of 146,000 boxes as of today!
But MANY trans girl scouts only have 20, 30, 40 boxes sold.
I just resorted our list to put those on the top.
Go get your girl scout cookies and make a trans kid's day!
Huge news! Our trans girl scout list has sold a total of 146,000 boxes as of today!
But MANY trans girl scouts only have 20, 30, 40 boxes sold.
I just resorted our list to put those on the top.
Go get your girl scout cookies and make a trans kid's day!
2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!
This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!
www.erininthemorning.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Hey everyone!
Huge news! Our trans girl scout list has sold a total of 146,000 boxes as of today!
But MANY trans girl scouts only have 20, 30, 40 boxes sold.
I just resorted our list to put those on the top.
Go get your girl scout cookies and make a trans kid's day!
Huge news! Our trans girl scout list has sold a total of 146,000 boxes as of today!
But MANY trans girl scouts only have 20, 30, 40 boxes sold.
I just resorted our list to put those on the top.
Go get your girl scout cookies and make a trans kid's day!
A reminder that if you block someone on here, you are still following them!
And you still show up as following them when your mutuals go to block them...
Unblock - unfollow - block
And you still show up as following them when your mutuals go to block them...
Unblock - unfollow - block
February 2, 2026 at 11:07 PM
A reminder that if you block someone on here, you are still following them!
And you still show up as following them when your mutuals go to block them...
Unblock - unfollow - block
And you still show up as following them when your mutuals go to block them...
Unblock - unfollow - block
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The @kickstarter.com has launched!
For fans of Scotland, dark fantasy, folklore and mythology, haunted swords, talking cats, old cats, audiobooks, and indie productions.
Open to pledges big and small.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...
For fans of Scotland, dark fantasy, folklore and mythology, haunted swords, talking cats, old cats, audiobooks, and indie productions.
Open to pledges big and small.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...
Call of the Black Wing - An Audiobook
Bringing the tale of Fiadh and her quest for revenge though Scottish folklore and mythology to your ears
www.kickstarter.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:50 AM
The @kickstarter.com has launched!
For fans of Scotland, dark fantasy, folklore and mythology, haunted swords, talking cats, old cats, audiobooks, and indie productions.
Open to pledges big and small.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...
For fans of Scotland, dark fantasy, folklore and mythology, haunted swords, talking cats, old cats, audiobooks, and indie productions.
Open to pledges big and small.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...
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I had the loveliest time being back on Breaking the Glass Slipper!
The incredible Megan Leigh, Lucy Holland, Charlotte Bond and I chatted about INTERSTELLAR MEGACHEF, with a few sneak peeks (no spoilers!) into INTERGALACTIC FEAST 🍩🚀
Go listen now!
www.breakingtheglassslipper.com/2026/01/29/f...
The incredible Megan Leigh, Lucy Holland, Charlotte Bond and I chatted about INTERSTELLAR MEGACHEF, with a few sneak peeks (no spoilers!) into INTERGALACTIC FEAST 🍩🚀
Go listen now!
www.breakingtheglassslipper.com/2026/01/29/f...
Far future food – with Lavanya Lakshminarayan | Breaking the Glass Slipper
Food as cultural commentary! Food of Outer Space! Join us for this thoughtful & delicious chat with Arthur C Clark shortlisted author Lavanya Lakshminarayan
www.breakingtheglassslipper.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:54 PM
I had the loveliest time being back on Breaking the Glass Slipper!
The incredible Megan Leigh, Lucy Holland, Charlotte Bond and I chatted about INTERSTELLAR MEGACHEF, with a few sneak peeks (no spoilers!) into INTERGALACTIC FEAST 🍩🚀
Go listen now!
www.breakingtheglassslipper.com/2026/01/29/f...
The incredible Megan Leigh, Lucy Holland, Charlotte Bond and I chatted about INTERSTELLAR MEGACHEF, with a few sneak peeks (no spoilers!) into INTERGALACTIC FEAST 🍩🚀
Go listen now!
www.breakingtheglassslipper.com/2026/01/29/f...
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The Cymera Prize for Speculative Short Fiction is open to any writer living in Scotland or Scottish by birth or inclination, aged at least 14 years.
Submissions are open from Monday 12th January 2026 until 8pm BST on Sunday 22nd March 2026.
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/2026-prize
Submissions are open from Monday 12th January 2026 until 8pm BST on Sunday 22nd March 2026.
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/2026-prize
2026 Prize — CYMERA
www.cymerafestival.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 2:10 PM
The Cymera Prize for Speculative Short Fiction is open to any writer living in Scotland or Scottish by birth or inclination, aged at least 14 years.
Submissions are open from Monday 12th January 2026 until 8pm BST on Sunday 22nd March 2026.
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/2026-prize
Submissions are open from Monday 12th January 2026 until 8pm BST on Sunday 22nd March 2026.
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/2026-prize
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Islington today outside waterstones. I hope the rain didn't wash it all away.
February 1, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Islington today outside waterstones. I hope the rain didn't wash it all away.
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There's a gofundme for them: www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring...
Donate to Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home, organized by Friends of Liam
Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos is just 5 years old and currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he an… Friends of Liam needs your support for Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home
www.gofundme.com
January 31, 2026 at 9:55 PM
There's a gofundme for them: www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring...
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The opt-out deadline for the Anthropic copyright settlement has changed again--to February 9. The wording has also been changed to make clear that if one person opts out, they also automatically opt out every other rightsholder www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/dates
Key Dates
Anthropic Copyright Settlement
www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The opt-out deadline for the Anthropic copyright settlement has changed again--to February 9. The wording has also been changed to make clear that if one person opts out, they also automatically opt out every other rightsholder www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/dates
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For any readers in the UK (and much of mainland Europe): today is your very last chance to scoop up Wooing the Witch Queen in ebook for only 99p!
www.panmacmillan.com/authors/step...
#romancelandia
www.panmacmillan.com/authors/step...
#romancelandia
January 31, 2026 at 3:48 PM
For any readers in the UK (and much of mainland Europe): today is your very last chance to scoop up Wooing the Witch Queen in ebook for only 99p!
www.panmacmillan.com/authors/step...
#romancelandia
www.panmacmillan.com/authors/step...
#romancelandia
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Brandon Sanderson is a Mormon and he has admitted that he pays at least a 10% tithe one ALL of his income.
The Mormon Church (Church of Latter-Day Saints, or LDS) is a huge proponent of Project 2025, and routinely lobbies against children’s, LGBT+, and Women’s rights. 1/2
The Mormon Church (Church of Latter-Day Saints, or LDS) is a huge proponent of Project 2025, and routinely lobbies against children’s, LGBT+, and Women’s rights. 1/2
January 29, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Brandon Sanderson is a Mormon and he has admitted that he pays at least a 10% tithe one ALL of his income.
The Mormon Church (Church of Latter-Day Saints, or LDS) is a huge proponent of Project 2025, and routinely lobbies against children’s, LGBT+, and Women’s rights. 1/2
The Mormon Church (Church of Latter-Day Saints, or LDS) is a huge proponent of Project 2025, and routinely lobbies against children’s, LGBT+, and Women’s rights. 1/2
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Israel is still supported unconditionally by the European Union
Israeli strikes kill at least 29 Palestinians on Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire aimed at stopping the fighting, hospitals in Gaza say.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 29 Palestinians, one of highest tolls since October ceasefire
Hospitals in Gaza say Israeli strikes killed at least 29 Palestinians Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire aimed at stopping the fighting.
bit.ly
January 31, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Israel is still supported unconditionally by the European Union
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LIVE: Israel kills 12 Palestinians in Gaza as Rafah crossing set to open https://aje.news/by4umq
January 31, 2026 at 9:02 AM
LIVE: Israel kills 12 Palestinians in Gaza as Rafah crossing set to open https://aje.news/by4umq
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@emilyinkpen.bsky.social more research on how using AI to code degrades your ability, tricks you into thinking you’re better and results in no appreciable improvement.
The latest from Anthropic: using Anthropic's products makes you worse at your job
How AI assistance impacts the formation of coding skills
Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that's working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.
www.anthropic.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:06 AM
@emilyinkpen.bsky.social more research on how using AI to code degrades your ability, tricks you into thinking you’re better and results in no appreciable improvement.
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"The UK creative industries — which contributed £125 billion to the economy in 2024 and supported 2.4 million jobs — are being destroyed by an AI sector that, whatever its long-term potential, contributed just £11 billion in the same year and supported only 85,000 jobs."
archive.is/hvRv2
archive.is/hvRv2
January 30, 2026 at 9:02 AM
"The UK creative industries — which contributed £125 billion to the economy in 2024 and supported 2.4 million jobs — are being destroyed by an AI sector that, whatever its long-term potential, contributed just £11 billion in the same year and supported only 85,000 jobs."
archive.is/hvRv2
archive.is/hvRv2
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Looking forward to this event in Worcester on the 25th of February with Stephen Aryan, Tom Turner, and @starkholborn.bsky.social
Click through for tickets!
www.waterstones.com/events/scien...
Click through for tickets!
www.waterstones.com/events/scien...
Science Fiction and Fantasy Author Panel - Character Creation in Fantastic Worlds | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Science Fiction and Fantasy Author Panel - Character Creation in Fantastic Worlds toda...
www.waterstones.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Looking forward to this event in Worcester on the 25th of February with Stephen Aryan, Tom Turner, and @starkholborn.bsky.social
Click through for tickets!
www.waterstones.com/events/scien...
Click through for tickets!
www.waterstones.com/events/scien...
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If you see this, don't participate. It's a rigged study by Lisa Littman and unethical researcher J. Michael Bailey meant to undermine access to care. Spread the word.
January 30, 2026 at 5:28 PM
If you see this, don't participate. It's a rigged study by Lisa Littman and unethical researcher J. Michael Bailey meant to undermine access to care. Spread the word.