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tonia laird
@tonialaird.bsky.social
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Writer of novels and lorekeeper of video games. Michif living in Treaty 6. No kings, only kin.

Book 1 of the Kin Trilogy (fall 2026)
Seventhblade (out now!)

www.tonialaird.com
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tonia laird @tonialaird.bsky.social · Aug 25
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! World English rights to tonia laird's trilogy: Black Dog, Black Dog Reign, and Black Dog Riot sold to senior editor Katherena Vermette and children's editor Yashaswi Kesanakurthy at Simon & Schuster Canada by Marilyn Biderman and Amanda Orozco!
Screenshot from Publisher's Marketplace, info in main post.
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thebeaverton.com
News In Photo:
News Headline: X users disappointed after new Location Transparency feature reveals 100% of them are foreign bots
November 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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theeagleist.bsky.social
BREAKING: Pipelines only bad when Conservatives do it
November 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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carlquintanilla.bsky.social
Albert Edwards gets the @fortune.com treatment:

“.. It will end in tears, that much I’m sure of.”

fortune.com/2025/11/23/i...
November 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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punkrockscience.bsky.social
Today’s xkcd made me cry.

In a good way.

xkcd.com/3172/
November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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canconsffh.bsky.social
Our final Guest of Honour for 2026 will be author @chuckwendig.bsky.social!

Chuck is a NYT bestselling author, writes games, comics, film and TV, and we are so excited that he will be joining us in the fall!
Graphic advertising Can*Con 2026 Author Guest of Honour Chuck Wendig. Dates of the convention are 16 to 18 October, 2026.
November 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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canconsffh.bsky.social
We are very excited to announced that our 2026 Agent Guest of Honour will be @hel-no-wai.bsky.social!

Hana is a Literary Agent and Rights Manager at Cooke McDermid and a co-founder of BIPOC Publishing in Canada.

We are super thrilled that Hana can join us next fall!
Graphic advertising Can*Con 2026 Agent Guest of Honour Hana El Niwairi. Dates of the con are October 16-18, 2026.
November 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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canconsffh.bsky.social
We are HYPED to announce that our 2026 Editor Guest of Honour will be @jenralbert.bsky.social - Jen is an acquiring editor at ECW Press, won a British Fantasy Award for her editing work and has been nominated for the Hugo, Ignyte, and World Fantasy Awards.

So excited to have Jen with us next fall!
Graphic advertising the 2026 Can*Con Editor Guest of Honour, Jen Albert. Dates of the convention are 16-18 October, 2026.
November 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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oldmankaidan.bsky.social
Might as well post here. Times are hard so I'm letting go of a few of my more precious collectibles. I'm selling my Mass Effect Garrus statue, my PlayStation Journey statue, and my beloved Destiny Launch 3A Mara Sov statue. Any help spreading the word is greatly appreciated.❤️
Links below. 1/2
November 21, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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wiswell.bsky.social
I am once again asking fans to be kinder to each other.
gavreads.co.uk @gavreads @gavreads.co.uk · 9d
It hits different reading this whole thread.
Alt text: Image showing four text messages about fae in romantasy books: Message 1: “Romantasy question: are the fae open source? I had only known them from SJM books, but didn't expect to see them in Quicksilver!” Message 2: “Didn't have getting dragged in the comments on my bingo card today. Thank you to those that were kind. I'm new to romantasy and fantasy in general. Until I had read SJM, I hadn't encountered books with fae described like that. I didn't make the connection between Celtic folklore, fairies, elves, or sprites with being fae since their characteristics and mannerisms are drastically different. Tink is tiny. Puck has goat legs. The closest I encountered were elves in LOTR, but those were not faeries.” Message 3: “Forgive me for not knowing fae were inspired by Celtic folklore. I'm not Irish. I was never told these stories. I was just surprised two separate book series shared very similar interpretations of fae. I've enjoyed the genre of romantasy bc it's really gotten me back into reading. That's the goal, right? To continue to learn and escape into stories and discuss theories and celebrate the beauty of imagination? At least, that's what I'm gonna focus on.” Message 4: “Clarifying my original point: I never said SJM invented fae. My post was only comparing how Quicksilver and SJM depict fae characters (their traits, dynamics, etc.) and whether THIS interpretation of fae is common in romantasy books, not the origins of the mythology. I also didn't grow up connecting fairies, elves, and fae as one mythology. They were always separate in my mind, so I'm still learning how interconnected they are across folklore. Thanks to those who pointed that out respectfully.”
November 21, 2025 at 4:59 AM
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ashleybardhan.bsky.social
we're hiring! ❤️‍🔥
November 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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ecmyers.com
Apple: Here, use some AI
Scrivener: I would prefer not to.
jillmurray.bsky.social Jill Murray @jillmurray.bsky.social · 9d
Not satisfied with just destroying their own brand goodwill, OS companies are now using AI to try to destroy the good names of the apps users install. (Scrivener taking out adds to explain how it has no AI but Apple adds some anyway.)
A Facebook post from Scrivener: "Unlike most apps these days, Scrivener does not use AI in any way. However, if you're on a Mac, you may see an AI prompt. Here's why, and what you can do if you want to remove this" attention-grabbing graphic says "SCRIVENER AND AI: WHY DO I SEE AI PROMPTS IN MY SCRIVENER PROJECTS ON MAC?"
November 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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brianbanks.bsky.social
From Lori Marino, founder of the Whale Sanctuary Project; also of @safinacenter.bsky.social (gift link). www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/1760cd5...
The age of keeping whales and dolphins in captivity must finally come to an end
Research shows it is not possible for captive cetaceans to thrive in concrete pools
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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emiliusdraws.bsky.social
#3157 A helpful tutorial
A digital drawing of one of those drawing tutorials that says 'don't do this, do this.' The drawing is of an almost naked middle-aged man doing a flying kick. The 'Don't do this' one has a bunch of areas circled and a cross under it. The 'Do this' one is exactly the same but without the circles and a tick instead of a cross. The text reads 'Needlessly adding red circles will ruin your art' and a smaller bit of text at the bottom reads 'Bonus tip! Add a tick under all your art so people think you did it right.'
November 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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canconsffh.bsky.social
We are EXCITE to be able to announce our Guests of Honour for 2026 this week!

First up is @tonialaird.bsky.social! tonia is a Michif writer from Treaty 6 who does video games, comics, an interactive novel, and her debut novel Seventhblade was released in June from ECW Press.
Poster graphic for 2026 Can*Con Author Guest of Honour tonia laird. Dates for the convention are October 16-18, 2026.
November 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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karenattiah.bsky.social
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.

He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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victoriastrauss.com
PSA for any Apub authors whose books are in the Anthropic settlement list: Amazon is not participating in the settlement, since they have an investment in Anthropic. When you submit your claim form, you DO NOT have to list Amazon as an add'l rightsholder, & can claim 100% of settlement money.
November 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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robertjbennett.bsky.social
just a bottomless pit of monstrous sentiment. a void of a human being. we are all fouled for even listening to him once
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11d
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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historyiswhat.bsky.social
"B.C. Premier David Eby previously used 'Indigenous-owned' to describe Ksi Lisims... According to documents filed with B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office, Ksi Lisims is a 'wholly owned' subsidiary of [Texas-based] Western LNG."

Reconciliation is when you lie.
thetyee.ca The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 15d
While PM Carney’s fast-tracking initiative has been touted as a response to U.S. President Trump’s trade war, critics have pointed out the projects are largely backed by foreign-owned corporations — and include substantial U.S. investment.

@amandafollett.bsky.social reports. #uspoli #canpoli #LNG
Ksi Lisims LNG Makes Federal List of ‘Nation-Building’ Projects | The Tyee
The prime minister sidestepped questions about US ownership and First Nations opposition at a northern BC presser.
thetyee.ca
November 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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alinapete.bsky.social
Let's talk about the Canadian govt and "Indigenous-washing"

Rachel Gilmore has an excellent breakdown of how the Ksi Lisims LNG project actually benefits Texas-owned Western LNG

vt.tiktok.com/ZSy7G4EKw/
TikTok - Make Your Day
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November 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
tonialaird.bsky.social
And they're not even good villians with complex back stories and trauma. Nah, they just nepo babies who think the world started turning the moment they were born.
ruthjoffre.bsky.social Ruth Joffre @ruthjoffre.bsky.social · 16d
our society has too much sympathy for villains
November 13, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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equitableforall.com
If you are passionate about Black Queer and Trans Health, you can report to @drdryden.bsky.social if selected for this brilliant opportunity! 🫂

Please share widely in the hopes of it getting onto the radar of Black or African Nova Scotian folx with a grad degree and project coordination skills! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
A digital poster is seen. Against an LGBTQIA+ affirming background, text, as follows: WE'RE HIRING: PROJECTS COORDINATOR - CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR Department: Tier 1, Canada Research Chair (CIHR), Black Health Studies, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University Reports to: Location: Salary: Type: Dr. OmiSoore H. Dryden Hybrid - based in Nova Scotia $52,516- $79,400 Full-time, 3 year contract PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO IDENTIFY AS BLACK, AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN, OR AS A PERSON OF COLOUR Requirements ◦ Graduate degree (Master's or PhD) in relevant discipline •. Proven experience in project coordination and esearch, with strong budgeting and operational skills • Demonstrated engagement with diverse Black communities, including Black queer and trans communities • Exceptional communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities • Familiarity with university settings or similarly decentralised, complex organizations, including data governance principles and practices Apply here. Questions? Please email crcbkhs@dal.ca Dr. OmiSoore Dryden Tier 1 CRC Black Health Studies BLACK [QUEER] HEALTH MATTERS
November 13, 2025 at 4:19 AM
tonialaird.bsky.social
Did y'all know a group of jellyfish is called a "smack"? also a swarm, smuth, fluther, brood, or bloom?

Still, liking SMACK the most, though.

The things you learn when writing...
a smack of transparent white jellyfish with red accents on a black background
November 13, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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bookjockeyalex.bsky.social
Are you a marginalized author (or the editor/agent/publicist of one) who has a trad pub book coming out in 2026 that is science fiction, fantasy, or horror and either adult or young adult? This book critic wants to know about it! Small press strongly encouraged.
bookjockeyalex.com/contact/
Contact
I’m currently open to sensitivity/authenticity reading. Please see the full list of what I cover and rates. In your email below, please include a description of the work, the estimated word c…
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November 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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aidanmoher.com Aidan Moher @aidanmoher.com · 26d
The anti-regulation party of small government and free markets doing their thang.
crampell.bsky.social Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 27d
The USDA sent an email to grocery stores telling them they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse.
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
November 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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kameronhurley.com
This is from Autocracy, Inc, about how modern autocratic propaganda works.

I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
Many of the propagandists of Autocracy, Inc., have learned from the mistakes of the twentieth century. They don’t offer their fellow citizens a vision of utopia, and they don’t inspire them to build a better world. Instead, they teach people to be cynical and passive, because there is no better world to build. Their goal is to persuade people to mind their own business, stay out of politics, and never hope for a democratic alternative: Our state may be corrupt, but everyone else is corrupt too. You may not like our leader, but the others are worse. You may not like our society, but at least we are strong and the democratic world is weak, degenerate, divided, dying.
November 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM