May Chong 🇲🇾
@maychong.bsky.social
(she/her) Bi Malaysian poet/speculative writer in Apparition Lit, Fantasy Magazine, Uncanny Magazine, Strange Horizons. Not the food journo.
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May Chong 🇲🇾
@maychong.bsky.social
· Feb 24
If you made it over here - hello! I'm May, a Malaysian poet and speculative writer. Here's where you can read my work:
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big ol article about me in GQ, if you go in for that sort of thing www.gq.com/story/john-d...
The Story John Darnielle Lived to Tell
When he was a teenager, the Mountain Goats founder never expected to live to 21. He has since become one of this century’s best songwriters. The lessons of his survival, life, and work feel endless.
www.gq.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
big ol article about me in GQ, if you go in for that sort of thing www.gq.com/story/john-d...
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Yes, this happened in September. Yes, it is now November. BUT EVERYTHING JUST HAPPENS SO GODDAMN MUCH, it's *entirely possible* some authors have missed the news or forgotten to look, and they *should*.
AUTHORS!!
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
Homepage | Bartz v Anthropic Settlement Site
www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Yes, this happened in September. Yes, it is now November. BUT EVERYTHING JUST HAPPENS SO GODDAMN MUCH, it's *entirely possible* some authors have missed the news or forgotten to look, and they *should*.
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I tell younger folks all the time: Do not worry about losing the respect or presence of people who can't or won't accept you doing things that bring you joy. The only relationship you are guaranteed will last until you die is the one you have with yourself. Don't let yourself down.
One thing people kind of tell you, but not really, about middle age:
One day you'll be like "oh [thing] looks fun but people will think I'm a loser" about a thing
And then you'll say. Wait a second.
Fuck 'em
One day you'll be like "oh [thing] looks fun but people will think I'm a loser" about a thing
And then you'll say. Wait a second.
Fuck 'em
Darn Tough turned me on to Cute Socks and I've never looked back
November 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I tell younger folks all the time: Do not worry about losing the respect or presence of people who can't or won't accept you doing things that bring you joy. The only relationship you are guaranteed will last until you die is the one you have with yourself. Don't let yourself down.
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I would just live my life so that Joyce Carol Oates does not feel the need to destroy me.
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 AM
I would just live my life so that Joyce Carol Oates does not feel the need to destroy me.
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I know, everybody should leave X, but I think an exception should be made solely for Joyce Carol Oates so she can keep wounding Musk's withered soul on his own site and he can't do a thing about it.
![Joyce Carol Oates quoting a tweet that says “wherever he [Elon Musk] goes, he wants to leave”:
"wherever he goes, he wants to leave"-- that's because when he gets there, he has brought his own self along; & whatever club he's invited to join has been devalued by the invitation.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:buy3qvqcj3o76leo6ap7pn2p/bafkreifilfbsxemfsambf4kqwolr24ld2ekqcrz4ybgv3bv7kzi5e6kppm@jpeg)
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I know, everybody should leave X, but I think an exception should be made solely for Joyce Carol Oates so she can keep wounding Musk's withered soul on his own site and he can't do a thing about it.
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Yep. I hear you. It's ap uphill battle.
But...
"To act, we must also believe that our actions might have consequences: that we have a chance to change the future, to save the world. We need, in other words, to hope. Hope might be told in numbers."
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/society/4084...
But...
"To act, we must also believe that our actions might have consequences: that we have a chance to change the future, to save the world. We need, in other words, to hope. Hope might be told in numbers."
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/society/4084...
The climate apocalypse hangs over us—so how should we write about it?
A quotation commonly attributed to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry says “If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people together to collect wood... but ra...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
May 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Yep. I hear you. It's ap uphill battle.
But...
"To act, we must also believe that our actions might have consequences: that we have a chance to change the future, to save the world. We need, in other words, to hope. Hope might be told in numbers."
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/society/4084...
But...
"To act, we must also believe that our actions might have consequences: that we have a chance to change the future, to save the world. We need, in other words, to hope. Hope might be told in numbers."
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/society/4084...
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Oh I am SO excited.
Attention @seananmcguire.bsky.social fans! We’re pleased to announce a new mega-collection by Seanan (600+ pages, with 16 never-before-published stories!), Velveteen vs. the Consequences of Her Actions. Full details and preorder info here: subterraneanpress.com/newsannounci...
Announcing VELVETEEN VS. THE CONSEQUENCES OF HER ACTIONS by Seanan McGuire
We’re pleased to announce some of Seanan McGuire’s rarest—and previously unpublished—stories in the new mega-collection (over 600 pages), Velveteen vs. the Consequences of Her ...
subterraneanpress.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Oh I am SO excited.
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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.
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A rare interview with the creators of the always-funny, always-brilliant, and *usually*-sexy—or occasionally anti-sexy—OGLAF!
Cooper has kept a low profile over the years, but is legitimately one of the very best artists in comics today. Read OGLAF if you're old enough to drive!
Cooper has kept a low profile over the years, but is legitimately one of the very best artists in comics today. Read OGLAF if you're old enough to drive!
Talking Oglaf with Trudy Cooper and Doug Bayne: 'We'd stay up all night drawing stuff to make each other laugh' - The Comics Journal
Other than some time off every year for Christmas, Trudy Cooper and Doug Bayne have delivered a new Oglaf comic, skewering fantasy tropes with absolutely not safe for work humor, every week since 2008...
www.tcj.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A rare interview with the creators of the always-funny, always-brilliant, and *usually*-sexy—or occasionally anti-sexy—OGLAF!
Cooper has kept a low profile over the years, but is legitimately one of the very best artists in comics today. Read OGLAF if you're old enough to drive!
Cooper has kept a low profile over the years, but is legitimately one of the very best artists in comics today. Read OGLAF if you're old enough to drive!
Got a very confusing piece of spam and…look, do I have to put “not the wuxia author” as well as “not the food journo” in my bio now?
November 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Got a very confusing piece of spam and…look, do I have to put “not the wuxia author” as well as “not the food journo” in my bio now?
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Am reading EXORDIA by Seth Dickinson and came across this quote ripe for the moment:
"only weasels play trolley games. Heroes jump down there and start pulling people off the tracks. Heroes pass laws regulating better trolley brakes. That’s how you make a society."
"only weasels play trolley games. Heroes jump down there and start pulling people off the tracks. Heroes pass laws regulating better trolley brakes. That’s how you make a society."
November 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Am reading EXORDIA by Seth Dickinson and came across this quote ripe for the moment:
"only weasels play trolley games. Heroes jump down there and start pulling people off the tracks. Heroes pass laws regulating better trolley brakes. That’s how you make a society."
"only weasels play trolley games. Heroes jump down there and start pulling people off the tracks. Heroes pass laws regulating better trolley brakes. That’s how you make a society."
Was rummaging about looking for some digital reading material and found something I think my 5-year-old self would be Very Excited about :D
November 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Was rummaging about looking for some digital reading material and found something I think my 5-year-old self would be Very Excited about :D
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Boosting this post for all the English-to-Japanese translators who may be qualified and interested to do this project.
It would've been of my interest to be in touch with the OP, but unfortunately, I'm completely loaded with work right now.
(H/T to @andyuehara.bsky.social for the info. 😊)
It would've been of my interest to be in touch with the OP, but unfortunately, I'm completely loaded with work right now.
(H/T to @andyuehara.bsky.social for the info. 😊)
If you are (or know) someone who'd be down to do EN>JP translation for a ~300 page 18+ queer comic in the near future please let me know! Paid work of course, thank you so much ✌️💕
November 8, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Boosting this post for all the English-to-Japanese translators who may be qualified and interested to do this project.
It would've been of my interest to be in touch with the OP, but unfortunately, I'm completely loaded with work right now.
(H/T to @andyuehara.bsky.social for the info. 😊)
It would've been of my interest to be in touch with the OP, but unfortunately, I'm completely loaded with work right now.
(H/T to @andyuehara.bsky.social for the info. 😊)
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Seek to understand intimacy without sex.
Start with some vulnerability (with a partner) and work from there.
Start with some vulnerability (with a partner) and work from there.
7. As a mentor to younger people, what’s one piece of advice about sex would give them?
November 7, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Seek to understand intimacy without sex.
Start with some vulnerability (with a partner) and work from there.
Start with some vulnerability (with a partner) and work from there.
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2025 Eligibility List
passion is my graphic design. art behind the text for Uncertain Sons by @cdsart.bsky.social. thanks in advance if you read (or have already read) any of these this year. much appreciated. will add links or other details at some point maybe.
passion is my graphic design. art behind the text for Uncertain Sons by @cdsart.bsky.social. thanks in advance if you read (or have already read) any of these this year. much appreciated. will add links or other details at some point maybe.
November 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
2025 Eligibility List
passion is my graphic design. art behind the text for Uncertain Sons by @cdsart.bsky.social. thanks in advance if you read (or have already read) any of these this year. much appreciated. will add links or other details at some point maybe.
passion is my graphic design. art behind the text for Uncertain Sons by @cdsart.bsky.social. thanks in advance if you read (or have already read) any of these this year. much appreciated. will add links or other details at some point maybe.
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17-year-old idol Fujisaki Azu is out of a job after her group, HEROINES, dismissed her for a "severe contractual violation." The announcement came two days after she shared a picture that Netizens say proves she - gasp! - has a boyfriend.
buff.ly/DPkGYJY
buff.ly/DPkGYJY
Japanese Idol Fired After Alleged Boyfriend's Picture Caught in Cup's Reflection - Unseen Japan
The controversy renews the debate around the implied (and, sometimes, contractual) rule that idols don't deserve a personal life.
unseen-japan.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
17-year-old idol Fujisaki Azu is out of a job after her group, HEROINES, dismissed her for a "severe contractual violation." The announcement came two days after she shared a picture that Netizens say proves she - gasp! - has a boyfriend.
buff.ly/DPkGYJY
buff.ly/DPkGYJY
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Oh hey so... this is a thing now! Reminder that any content about trans folks is often labelled as p0rnographic and any critique of fascy governments as radical or violent – so choose wisely! 🙃
Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
November 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Oh hey so... this is a thing now! Reminder that any content about trans folks is often labelled as p0rnographic and any critique of fascy governments as radical or violent – so choose wisely! 🙃
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From "Baahubali - The Eternal War - Part 1" (Indian movie, 2027).
Co-produced with French animation studio Alcyde, and several "Arcane" artists.
Directed by Ishan Shukla ("Star Wars Visions" S2, "Schirkoa" Indian-French movie...).
Full trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdUP...
Co-produced with French animation studio Alcyde, and several "Arcane" artists.
Directed by Ishan Shukla ("Star Wars Visions" S2, "Schirkoa" Indian-French movie...).
Full trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdUP...
November 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
From "Baahubali - The Eternal War - Part 1" (Indian movie, 2027).
Co-produced with French animation studio Alcyde, and several "Arcane" artists.
Directed by Ishan Shukla ("Star Wars Visions" S2, "Schirkoa" Indian-French movie...).
Full trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdUP...
Co-produced with French animation studio Alcyde, and several "Arcane" artists.
Directed by Ishan Shukla ("Star Wars Visions" S2, "Schirkoa" Indian-French movie...).
Full trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdUP...
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PLEASE vote in local elections–mayors (of small towns, even), board members, etc. They have a direct effect on your life AND are currently the last line of defense against destructive federal policies. In many places so few people vote for city council etc. that your 1 vote can change the result
November 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
PLEASE vote in local elections–mayors (of small towns, even), board members, etc. They have a direct effect on your life AND are currently the last line of defense against destructive federal policies. In many places so few people vote for city council etc. that your 1 vote can change the result
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Something to be thankful for, Space Unicorns! Uncanny Magazine Issue 67 Part 1 is LIVE ON YOUR INTERNET! So begins YEAR 12!!! buff.ly/yEqnVQ3
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Something to be thankful for, Space Unicorns! Uncanny Magazine Issue 67 Part 1 is LIVE ON YOUR INTERNET! So begins YEAR 12!!! buff.ly/yEqnVQ3
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UK folks, THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR is a monthly Kindle deal for November: just 99p! Often this sort of deal leads to price-matching at other online retailers, too. Happy reading!
November 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
UK folks, THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR is a monthly Kindle deal for November: just 99p! Often this sort of deal leads to price-matching at other online retailers, too. Happy reading!
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Song of Spores is launching TODAY, read the many fun quotes from the book in this thread and enjoy!
The preorders link is already down, you can buy here -
From publisher:
www.brokeneyebooks.com/catalog/p/so...
Amzn US: amzn.to/3LkmdJC
Bookshop: bookshop.org/a/14302/9781... (associate links)
The preorders link is already down, you can buy here -
From publisher:
www.brokeneyebooks.com/catalog/p/so...
Amzn US: amzn.to/3LkmdJC
Bookshop: bookshop.org/a/14302/9781... (associate links)
Okay let's do something trans, autistic and FUN, because I need it... and you might need it too 😮
Give me a page number and I give you a quote from my upcoming book SONG OF SPORES!
My e-ARC has pages from 3 to 202.
(Preorders here: www.brokeneyebooks.com/store/c62/So... )
Give me a page number and I give you a quote from my upcoming book SONG OF SPORES!
My e-ARC has pages from 3 to 202.
(Preorders here: www.brokeneyebooks.com/store/c62/So... )
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Song of Spores is launching TODAY, read the many fun quotes from the book in this thread and enjoy!
The preorders link is already down, you can buy here -
From publisher:
www.brokeneyebooks.com/catalog/p/so...
Amzn US: amzn.to/3LkmdJC
Bookshop: bookshop.org/a/14302/9781... (associate links)
The preorders link is already down, you can buy here -
From publisher:
www.brokeneyebooks.com/catalog/p/so...
Amzn US: amzn.to/3LkmdJC
Bookshop: bookshop.org/a/14302/9781... (associate links)
Was cleaning out some old photos today.
I still feel this is Zoffy’s crowning moment of glory, in any and all mediums, and I cannot be convinced otherwise.
(In the Malay translation he says something like “requesting permission not to let the enemy damn our homeland, sir”, which. 👌😔💯 )
I still feel this is Zoffy’s crowning moment of glory, in any and all mediums, and I cannot be convinced otherwise.
(In the Malay translation he says something like “requesting permission not to let the enemy damn our homeland, sir”, which. 👌😔💯 )
November 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Was cleaning out some old photos today.
I still feel this is Zoffy’s crowning moment of glory, in any and all mediums, and I cannot be convinced otherwise.
(In the Malay translation he says something like “requesting permission not to let the enemy damn our homeland, sir”, which. 👌😔💯 )
I still feel this is Zoffy’s crowning moment of glory, in any and all mediums, and I cannot be convinced otherwise.
(In the Malay translation he says something like “requesting permission not to let the enemy damn our homeland, sir”, which. 👌😔💯 )
Super Sentai Series to end after this season
Who are the Power Rangers going to get content from now?
soranews24.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Don’t remember the last COVID booster being that stingy. Ow.
October 31, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Don’t remember the last COVID booster being that stingy. Ow.