Amy Keeley
@amykeeley.bsky.social
I write fantasy, usually with a romance in it somewhere. My online home is currently amykeeley.wordpress.com. My books are available at a number of places.
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Were 90s kids clamoring for a Batman cartoon with 1930s Art Deco aesthetics? Is that what the market demanded? Or did some really smart creative people have a vision and make a genre-defining hit that sustained 20 years of TV shows? If you want success look for vision, not just metrics.
January 1, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Were 90s kids clamoring for a Batman cartoon with 1930s Art Deco aesthetics? Is that what the market demanded? Or did some really smart creative people have a vision and make a genre-defining hit that sustained 20 years of TV shows? If you want success look for vision, not just metrics.
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You can see some of these stereotypes - the simple, morally pure countryside vs. the morally compromised, inauthentic city - play out in Greek and Roman literature.
So this is a very old idea that recurs regularly.
So this is a very old idea that recurs regularly.
Do other countries have this weird notion that you’re not a “real” representative of the nation if you live in an urban center? Like do the French say Parisians aren’t really French? Are you considered not a real German if you live in Berlin? Or is this mainly a weird American thing?
January 1, 2026 at 7:24 PM
You can see some of these stereotypes - the simple, morally pure countryside vs. the morally compromised, inauthentic city - play out in Greek and Roman literature.
So this is a very old idea that recurs regularly.
So this is a very old idea that recurs regularly.
😂
January 2, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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Welcome to 2026 Factioneers! 🥳
It's time again to help us pick our Top 50 SFF (science fiction & fantasy) reads of the year! What books stood out to you in 2025? Do you have a new all-time favorite? Let us know below!
But first! The Rules: (🧵 1/5)
#booksky #happynewyear #bestof2025 #reading
It's time again to help us pick our Top 50 SFF (science fiction & fantasy) reads of the year! What books stood out to you in 2025? Do you have a new all-time favorite? Let us know below!
But first! The Rules: (🧵 1/5)
#booksky #happynewyear #bestof2025 #reading
January 1, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Welcome to 2026 Factioneers! 🥳
It's time again to help us pick our Top 50 SFF (science fiction & fantasy) reads of the year! What books stood out to you in 2025? Do you have a new all-time favorite? Let us know below!
But first! The Rules: (🧵 1/5)
#booksky #happynewyear #bestof2025 #reading
It's time again to help us pick our Top 50 SFF (science fiction & fantasy) reads of the year! What books stood out to you in 2025? Do you have a new all-time favorite? Let us know below!
But first! The Rules: (🧵 1/5)
#booksky #happynewyear #bestof2025 #reading
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If you're in the US, today is your last chance to preorder the gorgeous trade paperback edition of Enchanting the Fae Queen for 25% off at @barnesandnoble.com (with the code PREORDER25):
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/enchanting...
#romancelandia
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/enchanting...
#romancelandia
January 1, 2026 at 9:19 PM
If you're in the US, today is your last chance to preorder the gorgeous trade paperback edition of Enchanting the Fae Queen for 25% off at @barnesandnoble.com (with the code PREORDER25):
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/enchanting...
#romancelandia
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/enchanting...
#romancelandia
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Take a screenshot of this GIF, and whichever new word you land on is YOUR word for 2026.
Let's. Go.
Let's. Go.
January 1, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Take a screenshot of this GIF, and whichever new word you land on is YOUR word for 2026.
Let's. Go.
Let's. Go.
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We have not updated you all in little bit. Some personal stuff has come up that has resulted in there being no December or January issue. The end result is it has us reconsidering our structure to ensure this doesn't happen again. I are temporarily closing submissions
January 1, 2026 at 11:15 PM
We have not updated you all in little bit. Some personal stuff has come up that has resulted in there being no December or January issue. The end result is it has us reconsidering our structure to ensure this doesn't happen again. I are temporarily closing submissions
Read this today and thought I'd share. The page itself is old, but the information is evergreen, especially for those who write or just love creating worlds. And it's totally free. Don't even have to sign up. (Article/workshop is by Holly Lisle.) hollylisle.com/maps-worksho...
Maps Workshop — Developing the Fictional World through Mapping – Holly Lisle: Writer
hollylisle.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Read this today and thought I'd share. The page itself is old, but the information is evergreen, especially for those who write or just love creating worlds. And it's totally free. Don't even have to sign up. (Article/workshop is by Holly Lisle.) hollylisle.com/maps-worksho...
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Today @kitvaria.bsky.social wraps up 2025 with a post of her favourite books of the year!
Expect dragons, witches, robots, rogues ... everything ... from cosy and charming to grim and gory...
fantasy-faction.com/2025/julias-...
💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation #2025WrapUp
Expect dragons, witches, robots, rogues ... everything ... from cosy and charming to grim and gory...
fantasy-faction.com/2025/julias-...
💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation #2025WrapUp
December 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Today @kitvaria.bsky.social wraps up 2025 with a post of her favourite books of the year!
Expect dragons, witches, robots, rogues ... everything ... from cosy and charming to grim and gory...
fantasy-faction.com/2025/julias-...
💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation #2025WrapUp
Expect dragons, witches, robots, rogues ... everything ... from cosy and charming to grim and gory...
fantasy-faction.com/2025/julias-...
💙📚🪐 #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation #2025WrapUp
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I don't know how many times it needs to be said that you absolutely should not let fucking "AI" anywhere near your legal contracts, either in creating them or evaluating them, but apparently it needs to be said at least one more time, so allow me to say it again, here, right now
December 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I don't know how many times it needs to be said that you absolutely should not let fucking "AI" anywhere near your legal contracts, either in creating them or evaluating them, but apparently it needs to be said at least one more time, so allow me to say it again, here, right now
I am both fascinated by this and inspired. It certainly explains the look of the sweater and now I must put it in a story. Somewhere. 🤔
m.youtube.com/shorts/uWr4Q...
m.youtube.com/shorts/uWr4Q...
The Lusekofte!
YouTube video by The Iron Snail
m.youtube.com
December 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I am both fascinated by this and inspired. It certainly explains the look of the sweater and now I must put it in a story. Somewhere. 🤔
m.youtube.com/shorts/uWr4Q...
m.youtube.com/shorts/uWr4Q...
THIS.
When ever anyone posts about using AI for their job, I just read it as "I'm not competent at my job". If you're a writer, it's an admission you don't know how to write (or are too lazy to).
Erin Underwood: Open Letter to the Science Fiction Writers Association and Community on AI
file770.com/erin-underwo...
Erin's core thesis is "There are responsible ways to use AI that support creators without replacing creative labor."
file770.com/erin-underwo...
Erin's core thesis is "There are responsible ways to use AI that support creators without replacing creative labor."
December 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
THIS.
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I don't think you could come up with a list more designed to inflame sentiments than "here is a list of things that publishers MUST use AI to do and remain competitive, but don't worry, this isn't pushing out creative labor"
Erin Underwood: Open Letter to the Science Fiction Writers Association and Community on AI
file770.com/erin-underwo...
Erin's core thesis is "There are responsible ways to use AI that support creators without replacing creative labor."
file770.com/erin-underwo...
Erin's core thesis is "There are responsible ways to use AI that support creators without replacing creative labor."
Erin Underwood: Open Letter to the Science Fiction Writers Association and Community
Hi Friends, Erin Underwood After writing the letter below, I thought rather than sending it to SFWA only, I’d share it with Mike at File 770 along with a note that read: “Am I crazy? Will this blow…
file770.com
December 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I don't think you could come up with a list more designed to inflame sentiments than "here is a list of things that publishers MUST use AI to do and remain competitive, but don't worry, this isn't pushing out creative labor"
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BookSky Chat Rules 💬📚
- only posts show up (no quotes or replies)
- no self promotion
- no 20 book challenges or similar
- anyone can post discussion topics
- be civil and on topic or I will remove you 🙏🏻
- make friends and share your book observations
tag @booksky.club with issues
- only posts show up (no quotes or replies)
- no self promotion
- no 20 book challenges or similar
- anyone can post discussion topics
- be civil and on topic or I will remove you 🙏🏻
- make friends and share your book observations
tag @booksky.club with issues
March 4, 2025 at 12:40 AM
BookSky Chat Rules 💬📚
- only posts show up (no quotes or replies)
- no self promotion
- no 20 book challenges or similar
- anyone can post discussion topics
- be civil and on topic or I will remove you 🙏🏻
- make friends and share your book observations
tag @booksky.club with issues
- only posts show up (no quotes or replies)
- no self promotion
- no 20 book challenges or similar
- anyone can post discussion topics
- be civil and on topic or I will remove you 🙏🏻
- make friends and share your book observations
tag @booksky.club with issues
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Demand for memory chips currently exceeds supply and there's very little chance of that changing any time soon. More chips for AI means less available for other products such as computers and phones and that could drive up those prices too. n.pr/49aDwVE
Memory loss: As AI gobbles up chips, prices for devices may rise
Demand for memory chips currently exceeds supply and there's very little chance of that changing any time soon. More chips for AI means less available for other products such as computers and phones and that could drive up those prices too.
n.pr
December 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Demand for memory chips currently exceeds supply and there's very little chance of that changing any time soon. More chips for AI means less available for other products such as computers and phones and that could drive up those prices too. n.pr/49aDwVE
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Day 26 of #FantasyIndiesDecember
2026 books I'm excited for? I don't know yet. 🤣
Happy Friday! 🎉
#WritingCommunity
2026 books I'm excited for? I don't know yet. 🤣
Happy Friday! 🎉
#WritingCommunity
December 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Day 26 of #FantasyIndiesDecember
2026 books I'm excited for? I don't know yet. 🤣
Happy Friday! 🎉
#WritingCommunity
2026 books I'm excited for? I don't know yet. 🤣
Happy Friday! 🎉
#WritingCommunity
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One Week left in my End of Year Sale!!!
✨️My End of Year Sale is Still Going! ✨️
Ends January 2nd
❤️All comms are $15 off❤️
❤️Anything on my inprnt is 10% with code YUPQUZY if no sales (if inprnt has a sale going I'll add 10% off to theirs)❤️
Here are my links!
littleevil0ne.carrd.co
#art #artsky #myart
Ends January 2nd
❤️All comms are $15 off❤️
❤️Anything on my inprnt is 10% with code YUPQUZY if no sales (if inprnt has a sale going I'll add 10% off to theirs)❤️
Here are my links!
littleevil0ne.carrd.co
#art #artsky #myart
December 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
One Week left in my End of Year Sale!!!
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December 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it. I hope it went well. 🎄🍪🎁
December 25, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it. I hope it went well. 🎄🍪🎁
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Please read this lovely post from sf writer Connie Willis. Happy Christmas to all who celebrate. (And those of you who don’t, read this anyway. it’s delightful.)
The title is “The Day That Holds Time Together,” in case the link doesn’t take you there directly.
cwdaily.net
The title is “The Day That Holds Time Together,” in case the link doesn’t take you there directly.
cwdaily.net
CW Daily
Regular postings by Connie Willis
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December 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Please read this lovely post from sf writer Connie Willis. Happy Christmas to all who celebrate. (And those of you who don’t, read this anyway. it’s delightful.)
The title is “The Day That Holds Time Together,” in case the link doesn’t take you there directly.
cwdaily.net
The title is “The Day That Holds Time Together,” in case the link doesn’t take you there directly.
cwdaily.net
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Sir Terry Pratchett is best understood as one of the most interesting, deeply ethical practical (I would say Pragmatist but I cede to actual experts) philosophers of the late 20th Century who just happened to work in deconstructed fantasy literature as his medium.
Discworld QOTD, from Hogfather
December 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Sir Terry Pratchett is best understood as one of the most interesting, deeply ethical practical (I would say Pragmatist but I cede to actual experts) philosophers of the late 20th Century who just happened to work in deconstructed fantasy literature as his medium.
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Happy Holidays everyone! 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Happy Holidays everyone! 🎄