Polly
@awitchandherdog.bsky.social
Writer from Southern California.
Writes as Pauline Lee Victoria. Multilingual account. Feminine pronouns preferred.
Writes as Pauline Lee Victoria. Multilingual account. Feminine pronouns preferred.
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<totters out onto porch>
<settles into rocker>
<thumps cane a few times>
Let's talk about what the process of submitting short fiction used to look like, shall we? And about what it looks like now.
<settles into rocker>
<thumps cane a few times>
Let's talk about what the process of submitting short fiction used to look like, shall we? And about what it looks like now.
October 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
<totters out onto porch>
<settles into rocker>
<thumps cane a few times>
Let's talk about what the process of submitting short fiction used to look like, shall we? And about what it looks like now.
<settles into rocker>
<thumps cane a few times>
Let's talk about what the process of submitting short fiction used to look like, shall we? And about what it looks like now.
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RELEASE DATE: What's better than a new issue from FF? Two issues on the same day! In our first-ever dual launch day, you'll be able to get FF#26 and Saros #4 in one handy download package.
Get excited for Monday, October 27th!
Get excited for Monday, October 27th!
October 14, 2025 at 12:42 AM
RELEASE DATE: What's better than a new issue from FF? Two issues on the same day! In our first-ever dual launch day, you'll be able to get FF#26 and Saros #4 in one handy download package.
Get excited for Monday, October 27th!
Get excited for Monday, October 27th!
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Our 19th anniversary issue of Clarkesworld features original fiction by Isabel J. Kim, Fiona Moore, H.H. Pak, Greg Egan, Liu Maijia, Carrie Vaughn, and Phoebe Barton.
Online now at:
clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_229
Subscriptions available at:
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
Online now at:
clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_229
Subscriptions available at:
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
October 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Our 19th anniversary issue of Clarkesworld features original fiction by Isabel J. Kim, Fiona Moore, H.H. Pak, Greg Egan, Liu Maijia, Carrie Vaughn, and Phoebe Barton.
Online now at:
clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_229
Subscriptions available at:
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
Online now at:
clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_229
Subscriptions available at:
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
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#Animorphs fans, I'm very happy to share that the first three books in the series are being rereleased next May with brand new covers. 🧊🦎
You can learn more here: thenerddaily.com/animorphs-by...
Cover artist: @creepcaptain.bsky.social
Book design: Cassy Price and Christopher Stengel at Scholastic
You can learn more here: thenerddaily.com/animorphs-by...
Cover artist: @creepcaptain.bsky.social
Book design: Cassy Price and Christopher Stengel at Scholastic
September 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
#Animorphs fans, I'm very happy to share that the first three books in the series are being rereleased next May with brand new covers. 🧊🦎
You can learn more here: thenerddaily.com/animorphs-by...
Cover artist: @creepcaptain.bsky.social
Book design: Cassy Price and Christopher Stengel at Scholastic
You can learn more here: thenerddaily.com/animorphs-by...
Cover artist: @creepcaptain.bsky.social
Book design: Cassy Price and Christopher Stengel at Scholastic
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a canceled streaming subscription is easily converted to several spec fic magazine subs on patreon and similar services, some are as low as 1-2 bucks. the more you know.
September 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM
a canceled streaming subscription is easily converted to several spec fic magazine subs on patreon and similar services, some are as low as 1-2 bucks. the more you know.
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The May issue, number 160, is now live with 4 new stories and interview for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!
swordsandsorcerymagazine.com
swordsandsorcerymagazine.com
Swords & Sorcery Magazine
swordsandsorcerymagazine.com
May 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The May issue, number 160, is now live with 4 new stories and interview for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!
swordsandsorcerymagazine.com
swordsandsorcerymagazine.com
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May 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I always mix up 'lay' and 'lie' and at this point, I've given up trying remembering which is which.
May 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I always mix up 'lay' and 'lie' and at this point, I've given up trying remembering which is which.
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1. Terrifying news for transgender people across the United States. In a late night development, the House Spending Bill was amended to ban transgender coverage for transgender ADULTS on medicaid!
A manager's amendment removed the words "for minors."
Subscribe to support my journalism.
A manager's amendment removed the words "for minors."
Subscribe to support my journalism.
House Spending Bill Now Bans Medicaid For Transition Care For Adults
The provision was stricken late at night to appeal to hardline conservatives.
www.erininthemorning.com
May 22, 2025 at 5:18 AM
1. Terrifying news for transgender people across the United States. In a late night development, the House Spending Bill was amended to ban transgender coverage for transgender ADULTS on medicaid!
A manager's amendment removed the words "for minors."
Subscribe to support my journalism.
A manager's amendment removed the words "for minors."
Subscribe to support my journalism.
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This Friday (friday, friday)
I'll be on the Desert Bus Express crew for the evening shift (4pm to 12am PT)
We have a ton of ideas for ways to entertain you all, and some of them might even be good!
DB Express is raising funds for the BC Cancer Foundation, all the details on the linked page below.
I'll be on the Desert Bus Express crew for the evening shift (4pm to 12am PT)
We have a ton of ideas for ways to entertain you all, and some of them might even be good!
DB Express is raising funds for the BC Cancer Foundation, all the details on the linked page below.
In 22 short day days we embark on #dbexpress, our 24 hour marathon benefitting the BC Cancer Foundation. But how does all this even work?
Great question. We made James answer it:
desertbus.org/express2025/...
Great question. We made James answer it:
desertbus.org/express2025/...
What Even Is Desert Bus Express?
PJ here, James wrote an awesome article about all the deets for Desert Bus Express. I’m gonna get out of his way.
Hey Friends! Let's dig into the details of Desert Bus Express!
During 2020, 2021, an...
desertbus.org
May 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This Friday (friday, friday)
I'll be on the Desert Bus Express crew for the evening shift (4pm to 12am PT)
We have a ton of ideas for ways to entertain you all, and some of them might even be good!
DB Express is raising funds for the BC Cancer Foundation, all the details on the linked page below.
I'll be on the Desert Bus Express crew for the evening shift (4pm to 12am PT)
We have a ton of ideas for ways to entertain you all, and some of them might even be good!
DB Express is raising funds for the BC Cancer Foundation, all the details on the linked page below.
I have no earthly idea what a chapbook is, and at this point, I’m afraid to ask.
May 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I have no earthly idea what a chapbook is, and at this point, I’m afraid to ask.
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Taco Bell Quarterly is literature’s version of punk rock.
Choking y'all live más tacobellquarterly.org/tbq7/
May 16, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Taco Bell Quarterly is literature’s version of punk rock.
I am immediately skeptical of any book and/or author that is deemed 'bestselling'. Especially in self-publishing.
May 16, 2025 at 9:47 AM
I am immediately skeptical of any book and/or author that is deemed 'bestselling'. Especially in self-publishing.
My favorite thing about Internet culture is identifying people solely through their usernames.
Today, I thought, “You know, I should reach out to Cyborg.” Couldn’t even recall their first name.
Totally absurd concept outside of cyberspace.
Today, I thought, “You know, I should reach out to Cyborg.” Couldn’t even recall their first name.
Totally absurd concept outside of cyberspace.
May 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
My favorite thing about Internet culture is identifying people solely through their usernames.
Today, I thought, “You know, I should reach out to Cyborg.” Couldn’t even recall their first name.
Totally absurd concept outside of cyberspace.
Today, I thought, “You know, I should reach out to Cyborg.” Couldn’t even recall their first name.
Totally absurd concept outside of cyberspace.
For the longest time I thought "let them cook" meant "let them *be* cooked" and to be honest, I prefer that usage better.
May 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
For the longest time I thought "let them cook" meant "let them *be* cooked" and to be honest, I prefer that usage better.
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There's nothing quite as worthless as a Goodreads review that vaguely recaps the plot with no critical insight.
May 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
There's nothing quite as worthless as a Goodreads review that vaguely recaps the plot with no critical insight.
For book covers, know:
1. You'll likely have trouble creating a cover to-market with a PD image (unless you're writing e.g. historical fiction)
2. Typography matters just as much as the artwork itself. Good lettering makes a cover.
3. This is a skill like any. Do commission a book cover if you can.
1. You'll likely have trouble creating a cover to-market with a PD image (unless you're writing e.g. historical fiction)
2. Typography matters just as much as the artwork itself. Good lettering makes a cover.
3. This is a skill like any. Do commission a book cover if you can.
Writer and colourist @jordanacosta.co has a resource of pictures for writers to use rather than AI rubbish
www.jordanacosta.co/p/more-free-...
www.jordanacosta.co/p/more-free-...
More Free-to-use Picture Resources for Writers
Because millions of free-to-use images are just the tip of the iceberg
www.jordanacosta.co
May 13, 2025 at 8:40 AM
For book covers, know:
1. You'll likely have trouble creating a cover to-market with a PD image (unless you're writing e.g. historical fiction)
2. Typography matters just as much as the artwork itself. Good lettering makes a cover.
3. This is a skill like any. Do commission a book cover if you can.
1. You'll likely have trouble creating a cover to-market with a PD image (unless you're writing e.g. historical fiction)
2. Typography matters just as much as the artwork itself. Good lettering makes a cover.
3. This is a skill like any. Do commission a book cover if you can.
Without downloading any pics where are you mentally
May 12, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Without downloading any pics where are you mentally
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It's the first of May, which means it's Day 1 of a Kindle Monthly Deal on #AReluctantSpy, out now from @headlinebooks.bsky.social. You can pick up my debut spy novel for 99p in the UK or 99¢ in the US, for the whole month! Several hours of entertainment for less than a quid/buck.
May 1, 2025 at 8:08 AM
It's the first of May, which means it's Day 1 of a Kindle Monthly Deal on #AReluctantSpy, out now from @headlinebooks.bsky.social. You can pick up my debut spy novel for 99p in the UK or 99¢ in the US, for the whole month! Several hours of entertainment for less than a quid/buck.
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I preserve source code and maintain several open source projects. Can you sponsor me?
github.com/sponsors/bur...
github.com/sponsors/bur...
Sponsor @burgerbecky on GitHub Sponsors
I'm a long time video game programmer and one of the founders of Interplay Productions and Macplay. I currently own Macplay. I'm an avid proponent of open source.
github.com
May 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I preserve source code and maintain several open source projects. Can you sponsor me?
github.com/sponsors/bur...
github.com/sponsors/bur...
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Social media has been proven once again to be inherently harmful, in that I was just walking along the street scrolling Bluesky and walked straight into a lamppost
May 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Social media has been proven once again to be inherently harmful, in that I was just walking along the street scrolling Bluesky and walked straight into a lamppost
Why does my dog always look extremely comfortable. Doesn't matter where. She could be lying on hard tile and still look *cozy*.
And of course when I lie down on the same bed it's like I'm sleeping on rocks.
Suffice it to say, I'm jealous.
And of course when I lie down on the same bed it's like I'm sleeping on rocks.
Suffice it to say, I'm jealous.
May 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Why does my dog always look extremely comfortable. Doesn't matter where. She could be lying on hard tile and still look *cozy*.
And of course when I lie down on the same bed it's like I'm sleeping on rocks.
Suffice it to say, I'm jealous.
And of course when I lie down on the same bed it's like I'm sleeping on rocks.
Suffice it to say, I'm jealous.
*incomprehensible vagueposting*
May 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
*incomprehensible vagueposting*