Claire Bartlett
@bartlebett.bsky.social
Look, I'm just trying to write my way out of this.
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Hooray for @macey.bsky.social and what is going to be an epic addition to the historical fantasy genre, I will sell a kidney if it gets 2027 here faster (haha jk but really)
We’re excited to announce the acquisition of @macey.bsky.social 's BLOOD OF QUEENS, a gothic historical fantasy featuring Tudor-inspired court intrigue, necromancy, and an audacious heist. For fans of M. A. Carrick’s The Mask of Mirrors and Holly Race's Six Wild Crowns, this hits shelves Spring ’27!
August 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Hooray for @macey.bsky.social and what is going to be an epic addition to the historical fantasy genre, I will sell a kidney if it gets 2027 here faster (haha jk but really)
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Curtailing people’s ability to read widely and carefully, to locate, assess, and compare different sources for themselves, and to write in their own voice about what they find and what it means, is arguably more effective than censorship. It is also one of the most obvious effects of generative AI.
April 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Curtailing people’s ability to read widely and carefully, to locate, assess, and compare different sources for themselves, and to write in their own voice about what they find and what it means, is arguably more effective than censorship. It is also one of the most obvious effects of generative AI.
I know everything is terrible, but Hugo nominations are up and now I have so much reading to do ❤️
April 7, 2025 at 7:51 AM
I know everything is terrible, but Hugo nominations are up and now I have so much reading to do ❤️
I'm feeling a bit conflicted about Nanowrimo this morning. I walked away after the combined AI statement + moderator abuse scandal, but it feels weird. I hoped they'd sort themselves out.
April 3, 2025 at 4:49 AM
I'm feeling a bit conflicted about Nanowrimo this morning. I walked away after the combined AI statement + moderator abuse scandal, but it feels weird. I hoped they'd sort themselves out.
This is...extremely disturbing. What is someone who is not a UK citizen but has books published in the UK able to do? Asking for me.
The full report by the Tony Blair Institute is out, in which they detail how copyright should be "rebooted" in the AI age. It reads like a big tech lobbying document. I hope they will be asked serious questions at its launch in London today.
Some very brief highlights:
🧵 1/8
Some very brief highlights:
🧵 1/8
April 2, 2025 at 7:22 AM
This is...extremely disturbing. What is someone who is not a UK citizen but has books published in the UK able to do? Asking for me.
Apparently there is an Eid party at my kid's kindergarten today. I found this out because she wanted to wear the celebratory mask and hat she got at another kid's birthday party. She is living her best life, and now I want a party hat.
April 2, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Apparently there is an Eid party at my kid's kindergarten today. I found this out because she wanted to wear the celebratory mask and hat she got at another kid's birthday party. She is living her best life, and now I want a party hat.
My 4yo asked me what my favorite monster is. I said gorgon and told her a little bit about Medusa.
A few minutes later she spins me a whole story about how some "argons" visited her in the night. They seem like cool people.
A few minutes later she spins me a whole story about how some "argons" visited her in the night. They seem like cool people.
April 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
My 4yo asked me what my favorite monster is. I said gorgon and told her a little bit about Medusa.
A few minutes later she spins me a whole story about how some "argons" visited her in the night. They seem like cool people.
A few minutes later she spins me a whole story about how some "argons" visited her in the night. They seem like cool people.
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IF YOU FOUND YOUR NOVEL IN THE LIBGEN DATABASE, YOU MAY BE A CLASS MEMBER FOR THE KADREY ET AL V. META PLATFORMS CLASS ACTION
Law firms you can contact if you're a potential class member:
Joseph Saveri Law Firm, LLP (415) 500-6800
Mathew Butterick (323) 968-2632 mb@buttericklaw.com
Law firms you can contact if you're a potential class member:
Joseph Saveri Law Firm, LLP (415) 500-6800
Mathew Butterick (323) 968-2632 mb@buttericklaw.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
IF YOU FOUND YOUR NOVEL IN THE LIBGEN DATABASE, YOU MAY BE A CLASS MEMBER FOR THE KADREY ET AL V. META PLATFORMS CLASS ACTION
Law firms you can contact if you're a potential class member:
Joseph Saveri Law Firm, LLP (415) 500-6800
Mathew Butterick (323) 968-2632 mb@buttericklaw.com
Law firms you can contact if you're a potential class member:
Joseph Saveri Law Firm, LLP (415) 500-6800
Mathew Butterick (323) 968-2632 mb@buttericklaw.com
Having a kid means I can read books to her that always made me curious - as well as books that were my fave! Can't wait for the redwall years but I have the feeling she'll love warrior cats.
I've had so many people tell me I missed out by not reading the Warrior Cats books when they first started, and I keep thinking I should at least check them out. But I was a Redwall kid (who found Redwall after already reading Watership Down at, like, 8) and that's a tough act to follow, ngl.
March 5, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Having a kid means I can read books to her that always made me curious - as well as books that were my fave! Can't wait for the redwall years but I have the feeling she'll love warrior cats.
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Black History Month was started by Carter Woodson, who lived in DC and whose home is a national historic place.
Originally Negro History Week, then Negro History Month.
Woodson chose February b/c both Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays are in February
Originally Negro History Week, then Negro History Month.
Woodson chose February b/c both Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays are in February
February 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Black History Month was started by Carter Woodson, who lived in DC and whose home is a national historic place.
Originally Negro History Week, then Negro History Month.
Woodson chose February b/c both Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays are in February
Originally Negro History Week, then Negro History Month.
Woodson chose February b/c both Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays are in February
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i think it is important to say that the open and explicit racism of the president and the vice president isn’t just uncouth or “controversial” but a direct attack on tens of millions of americans and a dereliction of their duty to represent the entire country
January 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
i think it is important to say that the open and explicit racism of the president and the vice president isn’t just uncouth or “controversial” but a direct attack on tens of millions of americans and a dereliction of their duty to represent the entire country
I have found the secret to getting my child to play by herself. It is asking her if she wants to do something she definitely wants to do, then telling her that means we have to get clothes on and brush our teeth before we go.
January 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM
I have found the secret to getting my child to play by herself. It is asking her if she wants to do something she definitely wants to do, then telling her that means we have to get clothes on and brush our teeth before we go.
I was so glad to read this. I previously disabled AI and because of that Word wouldn't engage copilot when I clicked on it (hooray) but now I've switched to the classic no ai subscription.
Microsoft is going to price gouge you by adding their genAI to your subscription without your consent, and they are not transparent about how to avoid this bullshit.
Here's how to change your subscription back to "Classic" for a lower charge without Copilot: answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffi...
Here's how to change your subscription back to "Classic" for a lower charge without Copilot: answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffi...
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January 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I was so glad to read this. I previously disabled AI and because of that Word wouldn't engage copilot when I clicked on it (hooray) but now I've switched to the classic no ai subscription.
I'm editing my book and I just have to say I believe in it so hard it hurts.
If I ever finish this monster it's going to be amazing.
#amwriting #amediting
If I ever finish this monster it's going to be amazing.
#amwriting #amediting
January 18, 2025 at 6:43 AM
I'm editing my book and I just have to say I believe in it so hard it hurts.
If I ever finish this monster it's going to be amazing.
#amwriting #amediting
If I ever finish this monster it's going to be amazing.
#amwriting #amediting
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Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
January 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏
I bought this and I love it. The illustrations are so inventive and detailed and beautiful.
Can I show you this:
The Dragon Journals is a little book that I put together very early in my self-reinvention as an illustrator. It’s a simple, but honest little thing, and it was an important step for me. 100% hand-drawn, just an HB pencil and paper.
dragonsofwales.etsy.com/listing/7311...
The Dragon Journals is a little book that I put together very early in my self-reinvention as an illustrator. It’s a simple, but honest little thing, and it was an important step for me. 100% hand-drawn, just an HB pencil and paper.
dragonsofwales.etsy.com/listing/7311...
December 9, 2024 at 8:35 PM
I bought this and I love it. The illustrations are so inventive and detailed and beautiful.
I was being too stupid during this morning's "Search and Find" book reading so my daughter just told me to find something, took my finger, and put it on the picture.
I'm not sure who's winning this game.
I'm not sure who's winning this game.
December 9, 2024 at 11:08 AM
I was being too stupid during this morning's "Search and Find" book reading so my daughter just told me to find something, took my finger, and put it on the picture.
I'm not sure who's winning this game.
I'm not sure who's winning this game.
Cookie dough 😂
Your TOP GUN fighter tag is the last thing you ate. No more than two words.
GO.
GO.
December 8, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Cookie dough 😂
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Reminder that the Guardian staff are on a 48 hour strike against the sale of Observer. If you wouldn’t cross a picket line in real life, don’t do it virtually.
December 4, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Reminder that the Guardian staff are on a 48 hour strike against the sale of Observer. If you wouldn’t cross a picket line in real life, don’t do it virtually.
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It's December! That means it's time for my Great Present Ideas thread!
If you are a small creator, maker or shop who does cool gift things, reply to this post with:
- Images
- Description
- How to buy
And I will push you.
Everyone else, repost this and buy cool things to support peeps at Xmas!
If you are a small creator, maker or shop who does cool gift things, reply to this post with:
- Images
- Description
- How to buy
And I will push you.
Everyone else, repost this and buy cool things to support peeps at Xmas!
December 3, 2024 at 9:32 AM
It's December! That means it's time for my Great Present Ideas thread!
If you are a small creator, maker or shop who does cool gift things, reply to this post with:
- Images
- Description
- How to buy
And I will push you.
Everyone else, repost this and buy cool things to support peeps at Xmas!
If you are a small creator, maker or shop who does cool gift things, reply to this post with:
- Images
- Description
- How to buy
And I will push you.
Everyone else, repost this and buy cool things to support peeps at Xmas!
This explains why conservative fear-mongering is such an easy play in America.
— Ppl believe trans ppl make up 21% of the population (Real number: 1%)
— Ppl believe Black ppl make up 41% of the nation (real number 12%)
— Ppl believe Jewish ppl make up 30% of the nation (Real number, 2%)
— Ppl believe trans ppl make up 21% of the population (Real number: 1%)
— Ppl believe Black ppl make up 41% of the nation (real number 12%)
— Ppl believe Jewish ppl make up 30% of the nation (Real number, 2%)
November 22, 2024 at 6:00 AM
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Yall I cannot stop you from selling your books to AI, but a 50/50 split for $2500, non-negotiable? Absolutely not, friends. You deserve better, you are worth more. Tell those billionaires to pound sand.
But since you’re here… ffs don’t sell your books to AI.
But since you’re here… ffs don’t sell your books to AI.
November 20, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Yall I cannot stop you from selling your books to AI, but a 50/50 split for $2500, non-negotiable? Absolutely not, friends. You deserve better, you are worth more. Tell those billionaires to pound sand.
But since you’re here… ffs don’t sell your books to AI.
But since you’re here… ffs don’t sell your books to AI.