M. Belanger
@sethanikeem.bsky.social
writer of books - wrangler of cats - creator of #TTRPGs - #intersex, introverted & feral (you’ve probably seen me on TV) - Posting a cat picture a day at #CatBreak. No pronouns can contain me.
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M. Belanger
@sethanikeem.bsky.social
· Oct 6
Darkheart Games
xoshdarkheart.itch.io
Just in case the inevitable happens to this platform -
Places you can find me & my stuff
#Zines & #TTRPGs
xoshdarkheart.itch.io
Places you can find me & my stuff
#Zines & #TTRPGs
xoshdarkheart.itch.io
Today’s cat is a magic trick: black in front and gray behind (there are two cats in this picture) #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky
November 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Today’s cat is a magic trick: black in front and gray behind (there are two cats in this picture) #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
When it snows before you get a chance to take the Halloween decorations down 🎃 (to be clear, most of them stay up all year, but I wanted to bring this guy in out of the weather so his animatronics last longer) #Halloween #FirstSnow #Ohio
November 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
When it snows before you get a chance to take the Halloween decorations down 🎃 (to be clear, most of them stay up all year, but I wanted to bring this guy in out of the weather so his animatronics last longer) #Halloween #FirstSnow #Ohio
Today’s cat is another champion snuggler, rescued earlier this year by the good folks at @alley-aristo.org #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky
November 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Today’s cat is another champion snuggler, rescued earlier this year by the good folks at @alley-aristo.org #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky
For those who know I lost my sweet, incomparable feline companion of 12 years - the delicate fae cat, Bliss - I need you to know the folks at Chewy really understand their customer base
I changed her profile to a memorial & this arrived today.
Oh, my heart ❤️🩹 #Caturday #CatSky
I changed her profile to a memorial & this arrived today.
Oh, my heart ❤️🩹 #Caturday #CatSky
November 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
November 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Friendly reminder: we effectively have death camps in the US right now, run by a completely unfettered torture agency given free reign to disappear our neighbors
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Friendly reminder: we effectively have death camps in the US right now, run by a completely unfettered torture agency given free reign to disappear our neighbors
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If anyone in Pittsburgh is looking for a queer as fuck, affirming, welcoming-for-all-bodies weightlifting gym, I got you, fam. Pittsburgh Fitness Project in Lawrenceville. They even have D&D nights on Fridays.
Strength training is political. We have a right-wing which has taken over physical fitness spaces, and hijacked “warrior culture”.
We need a muscular progressivist visions. We need to be strong to build the world we want.
Building my guns for the revolution. 💪🏾✊🏾 #Swoletariat #ResistanceTraining”
We need a muscular progressivist visions. We need to be strong to build the world we want.
Building my guns for the revolution. 💪🏾✊🏾 #Swoletariat #ResistanceTraining”
November 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
If anyone in Pittsburgh is looking for a queer as fuck, affirming, welcoming-for-all-bodies weightlifting gym, I got you, fam. Pittsburgh Fitness Project in Lawrenceville. They even have D&D nights on Fridays.
November 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
November 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I’ve got a new book coming out later this month (the 16th to be exact) and my copies showed up the other day.
With everything going on, I’m struggling to be excited. But I promise to post pictures soon.
The book looks fantastic. @crossedcrowbooks.bsky.social created a cover to be proud of
With everything going on, I’m struggling to be excited. But I promise to post pictures soon.
The book looks fantastic. @crossedcrowbooks.bsky.social created a cover to be proud of
November 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I’ve got a new book coming out later this month (the 16th to be exact) and my copies showed up the other day.
With everything going on, I’m struggling to be excited. But I promise to post pictures soon.
The book looks fantastic. @crossedcrowbooks.bsky.social created a cover to be proud of
With everything going on, I’m struggling to be excited. But I promise to post pictures soon.
The book looks fantastic. @crossedcrowbooks.bsky.social created a cover to be proud of
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(1/2) Speaking as a math person, I question the validity and rigor of the sample and study given who commissioned it. However, more writers/readers must adopt a zero tolerance policy when it comes to supporting OTHER writers using AI for fiction.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
New Report Examines Writers’ Attitudes toward AI
A study commissioned by the Gotham Ghostwriters and Bernoff.com found that while 61% of professional writers are embracing AI tools, authors, specifically fiction authors, are much more wary.
www.publishersweekly.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
(1/2) Speaking as a math person, I question the validity and rigor of the sample and study given who commissioned it. However, more writers/readers must adopt a zero tolerance policy when it comes to supporting OTHER writers using AI for fiction.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
November 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Turns out sending masked fuckwads to abduct our neighbors is not a winning political strategy
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Turns out sending masked fuckwads to abduct our neighbors is not a winning political strategy
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As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.
FBI urges ICE agents to identify themselves to distinguish themselves from masked criminals attacking the innocent … except they’re ALL criminals. Every last one of these vicious, masked brutes
“Three men in black vests entered a NY restaurant claiming to be ICE agents. Inside, they tied a worker’s hands and pulled a garbage bag over the person’s head. Another, believing the burglars’ story, surrendered themselves, only to be kicked to the ground and tied up as the intruders robbed an ATM”
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes.
www.wired.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
FBI urges ICE agents to identify themselves to distinguish themselves from masked criminals attacking the innocent … except they’re ALL criminals. Every last one of these vicious, masked brutes
November 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
On the list of things that probably shouldn’t exist, but nevertheless do (most likely because of climate change) is this strawberry plant that has decided it will fruit … in November (I have kept this plant outside all season as part of my container garden) 🍓
November 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
On the list of things that probably shouldn’t exist, but nevertheless do (most likely because of climate change) is this strawberry plant that has decided it will fruit … in November (I have kept this plant outside all season as part of my container garden) 🍓
November 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Today’s cat is very confused about what hour it’s supposed to be. More naps? #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky
November 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Today’s cat is very confused about what hour it’s supposed to be. More naps? #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky
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Outside Chicago—
State police and sheriff's officers at Broadview detention center are out in riot gear.
A large Halloween demo is being prevented from doing a Jericho walk through the intersection.
Arrests of protesters ongoing. Troopers have also assaulted multiple reporters already.
State police and sheriff's officers at Broadview detention center are out in riot gear.
A large Halloween demo is being prevented from doing a Jericho walk through the intersection.
Arrests of protesters ongoing. Troopers have also assaulted multiple reporters already.
November 1, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Outside Chicago—
State police and sheriff's officers at Broadview detention center are out in riot gear.
A large Halloween demo is being prevented from doing a Jericho walk through the intersection.
Arrests of protesters ongoing. Troopers have also assaulted multiple reporters already.
State police and sheriff's officers at Broadview detention center are out in riot gear.
A large Halloween demo is being prevented from doing a Jericho walk through the intersection.
Arrests of protesters ongoing. Troopers have also assaulted multiple reporters already.
Today’s cat is a retrospective of companions who have crossed 🌈🐾 as this #Caturday falls on All Souls Day. They are ever in our hearts. #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky
November 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Today’s cat is a retrospective of companions who have crossed 🌈🐾 as this #Caturday falls on All Souls Day. They are ever in our hearts. #CatBreak #BlueSkyCats #CatSky
October 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
As often happens with Story Hour, although we didn’t coordinate, our tales complement one another and have interesting intersections:
This Story Hour is the perfect capstone to Spookymonth. EC Dorgan and M Belanger both read stories of invasion and self-reliance (with some body horror, okay). Just the thing to ready us for Halloween. You can still watch! #Booksky @sethanikeem.bsky.social youtu.be/jU802L47bXw
October 29, 2025 Story Hour: EC Dorgan and M Belanger
YouTube video by Story Hour
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 1:44 AM
As often happens with Story Hour, although we didn’t coordinate, our tales complement one another and have interesting intersections: