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scornflakegrrrl.bsky.social
Stitched this in anger years ago and it’s unbelievable how evergreen it is. British values my arse
Cross stitch saying “how we treat refugees reflects who we are”
November 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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diane.dianeduane.com
Today's hot "I Wish This Could (Have) Happen(ed)" Take: In a universe where they were both still breathing, I wish I could have got John M. Ford and @terryandrob.bsky.social together in the same room, and shown them 2025 politics and said to them, "...Write us a collaborative novel. PLEASE." 😁
November 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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justairythings.bsky.social
I'm so sad Micah's story is finished! But I loved it so much ♥️
November 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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joannechocolat.bsky.social
Here's something nice: VIANNE on Kindle UK for just 99p! www.amazon.co.uk/Vianne-irres...
Vianne: The irresistible new story from the million-copy bestselling author of CHOCOLAT eBook : Harris, Joanne: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Vianne: The irresistible new story from the million-copy bestselling author of CHOCOLAT eBook : Harris, Joanne: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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patricksamphire.bsky.social
The Dead Man, my Mennik Thorn novella, is published tomorrow in ebook and paperback!

Thank you to Paul for this great review: paulgzareith.ink/book-reviews/the-dead-man-by-patrick-samphire/

Pre-order the book here: books2read.com/thedeadman
Promo image showing the cover of The Dead Man, A Mennik Thorn Prequel Novella, by Patrick Samphire. Image includes the text: “As a long-time fan of the Dresden Files, the mage-for-hire narrative was what initially drew me into the series. And while I have thoroughly enjoyed both - Mennik Thorn offers a fresh, distinctively unique experience. Go pre-order the book now. You won’t regret it.” - Paul G. Zareith Out November 28, 2025.
November 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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chuckwendig.bsky.social
Prometheus stole fire from the gods to give to the people.

Techbros, through AI, are stealing fire from the people and using it to warm themselves.

What precious fucking irony that is.
November 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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ajcalvin.bsky.social
Any indies have SF/F/H books coming out in December?

I'm building next month's new release post, and there's room for new titles! You can submit the book info using the form below 😊

#booksky #writingcommunity

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Are you an indie author? Do you have a new release scheduled in SF/F/Horror? Would you like it to be featured on my blog's monthly new release list?
November 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
dutifulmurdock.bsky.social
This should keep him quiet for an hour or two...
dutifulmurdock.bsky.social Dutiful Murdock @dutifulmurdock.bsky.social · 1d
The f-i-l has arranged a visit which means I need to stuff the bookshelves with new pretties!
What did I get?
Heart of the wyrdwood, hardback, by @rjbarker.bsky.social
Project Hanuman by @stewarthotston.com
The art of a lie by Laura Shepherd-Robinson
& Alis Hawkins' latest, the Hunter's Club.
November 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
dutifulmurdock.bsky.social
The f-i-l has arranged a visit which means I need to stuff the bookshelves with new pretties!
What did I get?
Heart of the wyrdwood, hardback, by @rjbarker.bsky.social
Project Hanuman by @stewarthotston.com
The art of a lie by Laura Shepherd-Robinson
& Alis Hawkins' latest, the Hunter's Club.
November 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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sarahmay1.bsky.social
And in fairness, this is also true for UK voters. Take local elections seriously. Councils matter. Each Reform council is a disaster for daily lives. They aren't a dress rehearsal
sarahmay1.bsky.social Sarah May @sarahmay1.bsky.social · 1d
I think it is immoral for the Labour Party to wait till after the local elections to deal with their problems with leadership, because this configuration will lead to Reform dominating many councils & we know, for a fact, that they cannot run councils. So the system of local government is in peril >
November 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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runalongwomble.bsky.social
I strongly recommend this space opera Project Hanuman by Stewart Hotston www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/11...
Project Hanuman by Stewart Hotston — Runalong The Shelves
I would like to thank Angry Robot for an advance copy of this novel in exchange for a fair and honest review Publisher – Angry Robot Published – Out Now Price – £9.99 paperback £6.85 ebook ...
www.runalongtheshelves.net
November 16, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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hilliatfields.bsky.social
#SundayPixPictures

# Visit Scotland by @swansonian.bsky.social
&
Hippoposthumous by @mooseallain.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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acmefibres.com
Yes, we carry the newest ✨bestseller✨ from 🇨🇦 Kate Atherly - Math for Knitters is a practical guide that transforms intimidating knitting calculations into simple arithmetic YOU can master 😁
acmefibres.com/product/math...
a picture of the cover of the handy helpful knitter's reference book Math for Knitters by Kate Atherley
November 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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poopraven.bsky.social
Oh god, this dog

*wheezes*

this

*wheezes*

THIS DOG

*dies laughing*

This dog just figured out how to open a clippable food container

*snorts*

and ate all the treats inside

*expires*
November 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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jametc.bsky.social
steam is apparently allowing "this game had AI in it that it didn't disclose" as a valid return statement, so if you or anyone you know actually paid $70 for slop, get that money back
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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hookland.bsky.social
People don't like to talk about the time when the trees of Whirlow Wood grew wooden people to send as emissaries to Barwell village. People don't talk about the Treaty of the Axe. The ongoing offerings. – Ruth Hyde #VOH
November 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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simonguy.bsky.social
Reason to follow Hookland...
hookland.bsky.social hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 6d
People don't like to talk about the time when the trees of Whirlow Wood grew wooden people to send as emissaries to Barwell village. People don't talk about the Treaty of the Axe. The ongoing offerings. – Ruth Hyde #VOH
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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thefantasyhive.bsky.social
Theo reviews Adrian Tchaikovsky's upcoming dark but whimsical fantasy MADE THINGS, coming 4th December from Tor:

"an entertaining novella shot through with Tchaikovskian eye-catching writing and sharp observations"

Read more: tinyurl.com/ymhbymdk

@torbooks.bsky.social
@aptshadow.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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poopraven.bsky.social
I'll be at MCM Birmingham in TWO WEEKS and I've randomly decided that I do badges now, and will have them with me for the first time ever (as well as books, obvs).

Here's some silly little prototypes hehehe (final versions may differ in both text and art, and will certainly include holo finishes)!
Big red square badge with the silhouette of a vampire in the background. Text reads "My Book Boyfriend Eats [Ass is crossed out] His Enemies". Big blue square badge with the silhouette of a werewolf and the moon in the background. Text reads "My Book Boyfriend Howls At [The Moon is crossed out] Car Alarms". Big purple square badge with the silhouette of oozing tentacle in the background. Text reads "My Book Boyfriend Is An Eldritch Horror". Big green square badge with the silhouette of a stag in the background. Text reads "My Book Boyfriend Is A [Horny is crossed out] Horned Demigod".
November 14, 2025 at 11:21 AM
dutifulmurdock.bsky.social
Back to the circus, wondering which monkeys are mine, hopefully none of them.

Stay safe out there today good people.
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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mareht.bsky.social
Never go to Starbucks? Cool. Going on strike is *hard*, and doing so requires bravery. Show your solidarity & support by donating to the strike fund! It'll keep the workers fed, housed & resourced while they're fighting.
November 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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stevedoherty.bsky.social
They’re running Under Milk Wood as originally broadcast, for the first time, this weekend on R4 Extra. Obviously, it’s brilliant. And I highly recommend a listen. It still sounds amazing; truly timeless. The most dated bit is the credits - but, oh, those character names.
November 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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alkennedy.bsky.social
It's like a particularly beautiful Shipping Forecast
stevedoherty.bsky.social Steve Doherty @stevedoherty.bsky.social · 9d
They’re running Under Milk Wood as originally broadcast, for the first time, this weekend on R4 Extra. Obviously, it’s brilliant. And I highly recommend a listen. It still sounds amazing; truly timeless. The most dated bit is the credits - but, oh, those character names.
November 14, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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mooseallain.bsky.social
A man has been found guilty of writing a stream of consciousness novel. He is about to start a 4 year sentence.
November 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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stephencoxauthor.bsky.social
First sighting of The Crooked Medium's Guide to Murder in the @portalbookshop.bsky.social Portal Bookshop York. Queer and nerdy, they are lovely and well worth a visit.

#indiebooks #indiebookshops #Yorkshire #SFF #murder #mystery #books #booksky
The Crooked Medium's Guide to Murder face out on a shelf of SFF books. It looks splendid. The two spine out books to its right are Our Child of the Stars and Our Child of Two Worlds, also by me. These two spines are mostly just title and name. All three books are moody blue -two with yellow text and one with dark pink and white text. The Crooked Medium’s Guide to Murder by Stephen Cox A striking book cover with the title and author name dominating. A rich dark blue background, and a touch of mist. The text appears in gold in a gold rectangular frame, the font is old fashioned implying C19th century. The frame has three rondels or cameos each containing a picture. Top right is a golden bee brooch with the body and one wing streaked with red blood. Middle left is foxgloves, spires of small bell flowers in pink, white and purple. Bottom right is a dark brown medicine bottle, with a pale label. The word LAUDANUM is just visible. There are pink highlights on some of the letters. Taken together it is bold, mysterious, and Victorian.
November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM