Joel Dane
@joeldane.bsky.social
Author of CRY PILOT trilogy (Ace Books), Marigold Breach audio drama (with Jameela Jamil!), RAGPICKER (Meerkat Press, my passion project) and various other long-form lies under various other short-form pen names.
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“I’m dying.”
His tone was matter-of-fact and his expression perfectly serious, but Karys had the feeling he might be making fun of her—exaggerating, or telling a strange sort of joke at her expense. Her mistrust mounted as she scrutinised his face.
“You talk a lot for a dying man,” she said.
His tone was matter-of-fact and his expression perfectly serious, but Karys had the feeling he might be making fun of her—exaggerating, or telling a strange sort of joke at her expense. Her mistrust mounted as she scrutinised his face.
“You talk a lot for a dying man,” she said.
December 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
“I’m dying.”
His tone was matter-of-fact and his expression perfectly serious, but Karys had the feeling he might be making fun of her—exaggerating, or telling a strange sort of joke at her expense. Her mistrust mounted as she scrutinised his face.
“You talk a lot for a dying man,” she said.
His tone was matter-of-fact and his expression perfectly serious, but Karys had the feeling he might be making fun of her—exaggerating, or telling a strange sort of joke at her expense. Her mistrust mounted as she scrutinised his face.
“You talk a lot for a dying man,” she said.
If you like an author's work and want them to continue to write, the best thing you can do is send me money.
November 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
If you like an author's work and want them to continue to write, the best thing you can do is send me money.
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I may be lacking in some regards, but my assortment of dried chili peppers is not one of them.
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I may be lacking in some regards, but my assortment of dried chili peppers is not one of them.
I was raised in a family in which the NYT was the adjudicator of reality. It's been a long few decades. Still, I've been learning. However, I must say, after careful reflection, what the holy fuckfathom have they been doing?
Can we circle back to the part where the NY Times never disclosed that they have incriminating information on Donald Trump from sent by Epstein that's been sitting on their email servers for nearly a decade?
Stuff like this makes me wonder why there hasn't been any reporting about Trump having affairs during his presidencies
November 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I was raised in a family in which the NYT was the adjudicator of reality. It's been a long few decades. Still, I've been learning. However, I must say, after careful reflection, what the holy fuckfathom have they been doing?
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Collecting these to send along to Senate Democrats. You don't need to give your name or contact info and if you do, I won't pass it along.
How much did your insurance premiums increase this year? Please add your story to the incredibly unscientific survey.
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My Health Care Horror Story
Provide info, vent!
forms.gle
November 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Collecting these to send along to Senate Democrats. You don't need to give your name or contact info and if you do, I won't pass it along.
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this felt too informative not to share
October 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
this felt too informative not to share
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Hi all, would you perchance like to read my book for free?
NEW BOOK ON NETGALLEY ALERT!
Calling all reviewers, librarians, booksellers, and press: @kerstinhall.bsky.social 's Nebula and Locus Award-nominated dark fantasy novel - ASUNDER - has landed on Netgalley UK!
Request: https://geni.us/SolarisNG
Preorder: https://geni.us/asunder
Calling all reviewers, librarians, booksellers, and press: @kerstinhall.bsky.social 's Nebula and Locus Award-nominated dark fantasy novel - ASUNDER - has landed on Netgalley UK!
Request: https://geni.us/SolarisNG
Preorder: https://geni.us/asunder
November 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Hi all, would you perchance like to read my book for free?
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One of my favourite novels of the last few years. Pick it up.
NEW BOOK ON NETGALLEY ALERT!
Calling all reviewers, librarians, booksellers, and press: @kerstinhall.bsky.social 's Nebula and Locus Award-nominated dark fantasy novel - ASUNDER - has landed on Netgalley UK!
Request: https://geni.us/SolarisNG
Preorder: https://geni.us/asunder
Calling all reviewers, librarians, booksellers, and press: @kerstinhall.bsky.social 's Nebula and Locus Award-nominated dark fantasy novel - ASUNDER - has landed on Netgalley UK!
Request: https://geni.us/SolarisNG
Preorder: https://geni.us/asunder
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
One of my favourite novels of the last few years. Pick it up.
Whoa, I didn't see this coming! Is the party of 'Drown American Gov't in Bathtub' and 'Be Terrified of the US Government's Help' an enemy of the United States government?
November 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Whoa, I didn't see this coming! Is the party of 'Drown American Gov't in Bathtub' and 'Be Terrified of the US Government's Help' an enemy of the United States government?
In retrospect, Republicans were correct about media bias against them. For thirty years, I thought they were spouting nonsense--or playing the refs. But they were right, and I was wrong.
November 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
In retrospect, Republicans were correct about media bias against them. For thirty years, I thought they were spouting nonsense--or playing the refs. But they were right, and I was wrong.
A young brilliant friend of mine. Publishers will be fighting over them one day!
#Roundtablementor #A #F #R #UN A maiden stripped of magic must seduce her people’s greatest sea-faring enemy – then use him to break her curse and regain her family’s long lost honour. THE FOXGLOVE KING’s scheming protagonist meets A FATE INKED IN BLOOD's swooning romance inspired by Irish myth.
October 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A young brilliant friend of mine. Publishers will be fighting over them one day!
Witchcraft. Fuck writing, I'm turning this into a full-time Jackie Venson fan account.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejf_...
Witchcraft by Jackie Venson Live at The Farm Austin, Texas
YouTube video by Jackie Venson
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October 22, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Witchcraft. Fuck writing, I'm turning this into a full-time Jackie Venson fan account.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejf_...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejf_...
Holy shit. I've been trying to find some Goodness in these trying times and stumbled on this and how have I never heard of Jackie Venson? Shockingly wonderful. Good lord. www.youtube.com/watch?v=abOT...
Jackie Venson Live in Texas Full Concert
YouTube video by Jackie Venson
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October 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Holy shit. I've been trying to find some Goodness in these trying times and stumbled on this and how have I never heard of Jackie Venson? Shockingly wonderful. Good lord. www.youtube.com/watch?v=abOT...
Who is the single most vindictive, unforgiving Democratic elected official?
I need to know who to give all my money to.
I need to know who to give all my money to.
October 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Who is the single most vindictive, unforgiving Democratic elected official?
I need to know who to give all my money to.
I need to know who to give all my money to.
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Going to start a Spanish tapas restaurant called Jamón Eileen.
October 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Going to start a Spanish tapas restaurant called Jamón Eileen.
"The current Court’s jurisprudence amounts to this: We are a nation of laws and have a system of checks and balances. Unless the President really, really wants to do it … and he’s a Republican."
We all know that, but Josh Marshall looks at the next steps: talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-c...
We all know that, but Josh Marshall looks at the next steps: talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-c...
The Corrupt Supreme Court Must Be Reformed: Dems Must Champion It
Going into 2026 and 2028 it’s time for — essential for —...
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September 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
"The current Court’s jurisprudence amounts to this: We are a nation of laws and have a system of checks and balances. Unless the President really, really wants to do it … and he’s a Republican."
We all know that, but Josh Marshall looks at the next steps: talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-c...
We all know that, but Josh Marshall looks at the next steps: talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-c...
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I know everything is trash but books are still good. My book is up for pre-order and id be grateful if you want to read it 🥺 will link to a few places in thread
September 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I know everything is trash but books are still good. My book is up for pre-order and id be grateful if you want to read it 🥺 will link to a few places in thread
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every time the "litfic is bad because it's all about professors and their boners" discourse arises like a shambling zombie, I wonder what these people are reading. every lit fic novel I pick up is like "a WOMAN goes on a MADCAP adventure featuring SENTIENT MUSHROOMS and a masters thesis!"
September 7, 2025 at 10:11 AM
every time the "litfic is bad because it's all about professors and their boners" discourse arises like a shambling zombie, I wonder what these people are reading. every lit fic novel I pick up is like "a WOMAN goes on a MADCAP adventure featuring SENTIENT MUSHROOMS and a masters thesis!"
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THE MARIGOLD COTTAGES MURDER COLLECTIVES By JoNichols @AllisonandBusby #JoNicholls #TheMarigoldCottagesMurderCollectives #BookReview jackiesreading4leisure.home.blog/2025/09/04/t...
THE MARIGOLD COTTAGES MURDER COLLECTIVES By JoNichols @AllisonandBusby #JoNicholls #TheMarigoldCottagesMurderCollectives #BookReview jackiesreading4leisure.home.blog/2025/09/04/t...
THE MARIGOLD COTTAGES MURDER COLLECTIVES By JoNichols @AllisonandBusby #JoNicholls #TheMarigoldCottagesMurderCollectives #BookReview
Available now / Hardback / ebook / audiobook / SYNOPSIS Mrs B, landlady of the Marigold Cottages, only rents to favoured tenants, and they’re an eccentric (read: odd, slightly broken) bunch. …
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September 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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THE MARIGOLD COTTAGES MURDER COLLECTIVES By JoNichols @AllisonandBusby #JoNicholls #TheMarigoldCottagesMurderCollectives #BookReview jackiesreading4leisure.home.blog/2025/09/04/t...
THE MARIGOLD COTTAGES MURDER COLLECTIVES By JoNichols @AllisonandBusby #JoNicholls #TheMarigoldCottagesMurderCollectives #BookReview jackiesreading4leisure.home.blog/2025/09/04/t...
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I feel like you’ve already entered the political fray by having political advisors.
September 3, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I feel like you’ve already entered the political fray by having political advisors.
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In-Person: Worldbuilding Summer Camp for BIPOC Teen Writers in Seattle
Speculative fiction writing camp for teens at yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives Collective.
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August 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Don't miss out on signing up for @taracampbell.bsky.social's in-person workshop "Worldbuilding Summer Camp for BIPOC Teen Writers," on August 18-22 from 10-2 PM PDT, hosted by @clarionwest.bsky.social! buff.ly/4To2wta
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Asunder’s paperback is out in two weeks!
Cheaper!
More compact!
Containing exclusive bonus content!*
*exactly one additional comma that got lost during copy edits.
Cheaper!
More compact!
Containing exclusive bonus content!*
*exactly one additional comma that got lost during copy edits.
August 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Asunder’s paperback is out in two weeks!
Cheaper!
More compact!
Containing exclusive bonus content!*
*exactly one additional comma that got lost during copy edits.
Cheaper!
More compact!
Containing exclusive bonus content!*
*exactly one additional comma that got lost during copy edits.
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society should be organized around pairing people who don't want the pickle that came with their sandwich with people who want two pickles
July 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
society should be organized around pairing people who don't want the pickle that came with their sandwich with people who want two pickles
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The prevailing public understanding of a “good magic system” is a “grok-able magic system.” This is basic and boring, and fewer authors should be trying to emulate Brandon Sanderson.
July 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The prevailing public understanding of a “good magic system” is a “grok-able magic system.” This is basic and boring, and fewer authors should be trying to emulate Brandon Sanderson.