OmandOriginal
@omandoriginal.bsky.social
Audiobook proofer for Games Workshop Black Library.
Erstwhile artist at https://www.omandoriginal.com/
The cake is a lie.
Erstwhile artist at https://www.omandoriginal.com/
The cake is a lie.
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China fills the gap that Trump vacates as he flees from the world stage.
China is becoming a green superpower as Trump retreats from climate goals - BBC News
How the world's biggest carbon emitter is now at the helm of a renewables revolution.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 10:32 PM
China fills the gap that Trump vacates as he flees from the world stage.
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New #ebook at Project Gutenberg: Handbook of fictitious names by Olphar Hamst https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/77977
February 18, 2026 at 8:20 PM
New #ebook at Project Gutenberg: Handbook of fictitious names by Olphar Hamst https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/77977
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Good morning. The Guardians of the Stairs bid you approach, humbly and reverently.
February 18, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Good morning. The Guardians of the Stairs bid you approach, humbly and reverently.
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The AI dorks have no ideas. They don't understand or appreciate art. They have nothing to say.
$30,000. Imagine what any of your favorite creative minds on Bsky who struggle to sell enough things to make rent every month could do with $30k given to them to make something from their hearts.
$30,000. Imagine what any of your favorite creative minds on Bsky who struggle to sell enough things to make rent every month could do with $30k given to them to make something from their hearts.
AI filmmaking is completely unserious.
You've got people with $30k begging the internet for ideas by next week because they have nothing of their own to say, it's just slop for the sake of slop. Embarrassing state of affairs.
You've got people with $30k begging the internet for ideas by next week because they have nothing of their own to say, it's just slop for the sake of slop. Embarrassing state of affairs.
February 17, 2026 at 5:44 PM
The AI dorks have no ideas. They don't understand or appreciate art. They have nothing to say.
$30,000. Imagine what any of your favorite creative minds on Bsky who struggle to sell enough things to make rent every month could do with $30k given to them to make something from their hearts.
$30,000. Imagine what any of your favorite creative minds on Bsky who struggle to sell enough things to make rent every month could do with $30k given to them to make something from their hearts.
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Former Eisner judge here. Yes, absolutely. My year we nominated a number of self-published self-submitted works. (We also nominated some stuff no one--including the creator themseleves--had submitted, but don't count on that!)
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Eisner submissions are now open. My fellow comic creators, no matter at what point in your career you are, if you're making comics in any form, these awards are "For You" and you absolutely can be nominated. Let's get small press/self pub comics on that list! ENTER: www.comic-con.org/uploads/2025...
February 17, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Former Eisner judge here. Yes, absolutely. My year we nominated a number of self-published self-submitted works. (We also nominated some stuff no one--including the creator themseleves--had submitted, but don't count on that!)
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in my defence, I had snacked him and had to go photograph the King Of Jordan departing. Boss was nonetheless not impressed. Normal service has resumed after 15 Year Anniversary celebrations. 😆
February 16, 2026 at 11:36 PM
in my defence, I had snacked him and had to go photograph the King Of Jordan departing. Boss was nonetheless not impressed. Normal service has resumed after 15 Year Anniversary celebrations. 😆
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when life gives you demons, make demonade
February 16, 2026 at 5:33 PM
when life gives you demons, make demonade
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I've girded my loins to try again: I want to pay someone to design three book covers.
Please read the thread, and if you can help - or know someone who can - please get in touch via the email address on my website (link in bio).
Reposts would be appreciated please! Many thanks
#booksky 💙📚
Please read the thread, and if you can help - or know someone who can - please get in touch via the email address on my website (link in bio).
Reposts would be appreciated please! Many thanks
#booksky 💙📚
February 16, 2026 at 10:01 AM
I've girded my loins to try again: I want to pay someone to design three book covers.
Please read the thread, and if you can help - or know someone who can - please get in touch via the email address on my website (link in bio).
Reposts would be appreciated please! Many thanks
#booksky 💙📚
Please read the thread, and if you can help - or know someone who can - please get in touch via the email address on my website (link in bio).
Reposts would be appreciated please! Many thanks
#booksky 💙📚
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Someone has sure already made this observation but the fact they can convert all those empty warehouses into prison camps means they could have converted them into housing, community centers, job training centers or, hell, libraries or schools all along. It’s always a matter of will not resources.
February 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Someone has sure already made this observation but the fact they can convert all those empty warehouses into prison camps means they could have converted them into housing, community centers, job training centers or, hell, libraries or schools all along. It’s always a matter of will not resources.
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For anyone that may find it useful, there are a number of Edinburgh uni locations with bike maintenance toolkits and pumps.
transport.ed.ac.uk/cycling/faci...
transport.ed.ac.uk/cycling/faci...
Bike toolkits and repair stations | Transport & Parking | Transport and Parking
Bike toolkits and repair stations are available free of charge to staff and students cyclists.
transport.ed.ac.uk
February 15, 2026 at 12:03 PM
For anyone that may find it useful, there are a number of Edinburgh uni locations with bike maintenance toolkits and pumps.
transport.ed.ac.uk/cycling/faci...
transport.ed.ac.uk/cycling/faci...
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“Karusellfesten / The Carousel Party", by the fabulous Tove Jansson, a poster published in Finland during the 1950s.
February 14, 2026 at 12:54 PM
“Karusellfesten / The Carousel Party", by the fabulous Tove Jansson, a poster published in Finland during the 1950s.
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A wee plug for an album my brother is involved with. If you like ambient music ( and who doesn't) then go and buy this.
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#NowPlaying
#whitelabrecs
#ThisBurnishedLand
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#NowPlaying
#whitelabrecs
#ThisBurnishedLand
This Burnished Land, by whitelabrecs
14 track album
whitelabrecs.bandcamp.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:25 PM
A wee plug for an album my brother is involved with. If you like ambient music ( and who doesn't) then go and buy this.
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#NowPlaying
#whitelabrecs
#ThisBurnishedLand
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#NowPlaying
#whitelabrecs
#ThisBurnishedLand
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My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
My brother Garry has dementia and is currently lost somewhere in the Chester area. If anyone should spot him please call the police on 999. We'd appreciate reposts. @shitchester.bsky.social
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February 14, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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Roses are red,
coats go on hooks.
We made you a love heart,
from #Library books. 📚❤️
Happy #ValentinesDay to all our followers but especially YOU because you're our favourite. ❤️
coats go on hooks.
We made you a love heart,
from #Library books. 📚❤️
Happy #ValentinesDay to all our followers but especially YOU because you're our favourite. ❤️
February 14, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Roses are red,
coats go on hooks.
We made you a love heart,
from #Library books. 📚❤️
Happy #ValentinesDay to all our followers but especially YOU because you're our favourite. ❤️
coats go on hooks.
We made you a love heart,
from #Library books. 📚❤️
Happy #ValentinesDay to all our followers but especially YOU because you're our favourite. ❤️
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I feel you, Charlie, I feel you 😆
February 14, 2026 at 10:35 AM
I feel you, Charlie, I feel you 😆
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OK, this is weird but I have to know. Does anyone remember a cute British comfort food restaurant in Manchester's Northern Quarter that served Mrs Kirkham's Cheese On Toast and, and here we come to the point, a dish named after Michael Palin. Mention in next book for info received.
February 13, 2026 at 8:12 PM
OK, this is weird but I have to know. Does anyone remember a cute British comfort food restaurant in Manchester's Northern Quarter that served Mrs Kirkham's Cheese On Toast and, and here we come to the point, a dish named after Michael Palin. Mention in next book for info received.
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This is a *really* good thread 👇🏻
I know cis people don't realize the cruelty, so with gentleness and empathy for them, let me try to explain.
Being trans is difficult. Instinctively, you already know this because you think it would be better not to be trans.
Being trans is difficult. Instinctively, you already know this because you think it would be better not to be trans.
“We would expect support for full social transition to be agreed very rarely”
There you have it, the gov wants trans kids to rot in the closet
There you have it, the gov wants trans kids to rot in the closet
February 13, 2026 at 1:44 PM
This is a *really* good thread 👇🏻
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The longlist for the 2025 Duais Leabhair na Gàidhealtachd | Highland Book Prize has been announced. The Prize celebrates the talent, landscape, & cultural diversity of the Scottish Highlands & is open to works of fiction, non-fiction, & poetry
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www.highlandbookprize.org.uk/longlist/
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www.highlandbookprize.org.uk/longlist/
Longlist - The Highland Book Prize | Duais Leabhair na Gàidhealtachd
Highland Book Prize 2025 Longlist Announced The longlist for the Highland Book Prize 2025 has been announced by the Highland Society of London and Moniack Mhor, Scotland’s Creative Writing Centre. Thi...
www.highlandbookprize.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 1:44 PM
The longlist for the 2025 Duais Leabhair na Gàidhealtachd | Highland Book Prize has been announced. The Prize celebrates the talent, landscape, & cultural diversity of the Scottish Highlands & is open to works of fiction, non-fiction, & poetry
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www.highlandbookprize.org.uk/longlist/
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www.highlandbookprize.org.uk/longlist/
When I was young I spent ages of an evening going through the shortwave dial on my transistor radio, catching snippets of stations hidden in the ether. This poem brought back that feeling.
February 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
When I was young I spent ages of an evening going through the shortwave dial on my transistor radio, catching snippets of stations hidden in the ether. This poem brought back that feeling.
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Happy Radio (Lento) Day!
Do you have a go-to episode? Or find one to fit your mood or activity? Some super fans are listening to them all in order!
What's your Lento vibe?
#RadioDay
Do you have a go-to episode? Or find one to fit your mood or activity? Some super fans are listening to them all in order!
What's your Lento vibe?
#RadioDay
February 13, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Happy Radio (Lento) Day!
Do you have a go-to episode? Or find one to fit your mood or activity? Some super fans are listening to them all in order!
What's your Lento vibe?
#RadioDay
Do you have a go-to episode? Or find one to fit your mood or activity? Some super fans are listening to them all in order!
What's your Lento vibe?
#RadioDay
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Happy Radio Day to all those who celebrate.
February 13, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Happy Radio Day to all those who celebrate.
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Vassilissa in the Forest, by Ivan Bilibin, 1899.
Those skeletons in the background. How wonderfully sinister.
Those skeletons in the background. How wonderfully sinister.
February 12, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Vassilissa in the Forest, by Ivan Bilibin, 1899.
Those skeletons in the background. How wonderfully sinister.
Those skeletons in the background. How wonderfully sinister.