S-L Mackenzie
@s-l-mackenzie.bsky.social
She/her. I am Canadian, an Author, TTRPG runner/player, I love animals and nature. I enjoy good stories be they in book, movie or show form. I am pro LGBTQIA2S+ rights opposed to discrimination and firmly against Ai especially in the creative arts.
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I said it before, will say it again -- generative AI fetishizes "ideas" while sneering at effort, execution, and education. That, despite Gen-AI being built on and out of other people's effort, execution and education.
A.I. and the Fetishization Of Ideas
In writing and in dispensing my (very dubious, probably shady) writing advice, I am often keen to note that ideas are bullshit. Most writers treat them like precious gems when really, ideas are lik…
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December 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I said it before, will say it again -- generative AI fetishizes "ideas" while sneering at effort, execution, and education. That, despite Gen-AI being built on and out of other people's effort, execution and education.
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Techbros seem to love Tolkien, so here's an analogy to help you understand what genAI is.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
December 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Techbros seem to love Tolkien, so here's an analogy to help you understand what genAI is.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
Last night I read The Captive Princess: Eleanor Fair Maid of Brittany by J.P. Reedman. As a lover of historical fiction I was so drawn in I read the whole thing in one night. I found it really well written and look forward to reading more of the series.
#booksky
#booksky
December 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Last night I read The Captive Princess: Eleanor Fair Maid of Brittany by J.P. Reedman. As a lover of historical fiction I was so drawn in I read the whole thing in one night. I found it really well written and look forward to reading more of the series.
#booksky
#booksky
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It's already been A Week (it's Wednesday), so clearly it's time to bring back one of my favorite things: authors, let me know about a book you either have out now or one that's up for folks to preorder, and I'll repost to boost it! 📚💜
December 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
It's already been A Week (it's Wednesday), so clearly it's time to bring back one of my favorite things: authors, let me know about a book you either have out now or one that's up for folks to preorder, and I'll repost to boost it! 📚💜
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All I want for Christmas is some precedented times.
December 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
All I want for Christmas is some precedented times.
Hi #booksky if your looking for a new read A Middle Idea is free with Kindle Unlimited. Lady Saranna tries to solve her first murder while dealing with loss, an overbearing mother, an unwanted suiter and an honorable thief. A medieval fantasy mystery.
www.amazon.ca/Middle-Idea-...
www.amazon.ca/Middle-Idea-...
A Middle Idea
A Middle Idea eBook : Mackenzie, S. L. : Amazon.ca: Kindle Store
www.amazon.ca
December 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Hi #booksky if your looking for a new read A Middle Idea is free with Kindle Unlimited. Lady Saranna tries to solve her first murder while dealing with loss, an overbearing mother, an unwanted suiter and an honorable thief. A medieval fantasy mystery.
www.amazon.ca/Middle-Idea-...
www.amazon.ca/Middle-Idea-...
Just finished Beyond the Mark: Ashes of the Hero by Kevin Gallant. A fun fantasy adventure. I found it to have a very anime feel to it.
#booksky
#booksky
December 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Just finished Beyond the Mark: Ashes of the Hero by Kevin Gallant. A fun fantasy adventure. I found it to have a very anime feel to it.
#booksky
#booksky
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I BELIEVE IN OUR STUBBORNNESS, CREATIVES 💪
we can kill them all if we just work together and ✨believe💫
December 17, 2025 at 4:37 AM
I BELIEVE IN OUR STUBBORNNESS, CREATIVES 💪
Romantic it is and dark it is too yet to call it a romance would be untrue. Last night I read Where Two Rivers Meet: A Dark Romance Fantasy by Clive Culverhouse. Not really a romance in the classic sense. That said if you like Fae, fairytale horror and poetry you may enjoy this book.
#booksky
#booksky
December 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Romantic it is and dark it is too yet to call it a romance would be untrue. Last night I read Where Two Rivers Meet: A Dark Romance Fantasy by Clive Culverhouse. Not really a romance in the classic sense. That said if you like Fae, fairytale horror and poetry you may enjoy this book.
#booksky
#booksky
Please do not use the Amazon kindle Ai. 1-It is likely to be inaccurate and 2-There are so many other choices if you want summary/analysis. Other readers, reviewers, booktubers and there are also many authors who would love to talk with you about their books. 💙📚
#booksky
#booksky
December 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Please do not use the Amazon kindle Ai. 1-It is likely to be inaccurate and 2-There are so many other choices if you want summary/analysis. Other readers, reviewers, booktubers and there are also many authors who would love to talk with you about their books. 💙📚
#booksky
#booksky
Thinking is humanity's most valuable asset faming that out to Ai is dangerous and dumb.
December 14, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Thinking is humanity's most valuable asset faming that out to Ai is dangerous and dumb.
Just watched Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and it did not disappoint ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
December 13, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Just watched Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and it did not disappoint ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hi #booksky, I would really love if you would like to check out my chimera of a book. Low magic medieval fantasy world, a mystery, some romance... I invite you to take a look at the synopsis, the sample, the reviews. Maybe it's for you...
Questions are always welcome 😸
www.amazon.com/Middle-Idea-...
Questions are always welcome 😸
www.amazon.com/Middle-Idea-...
A Middle Idea
A Middle Idea - Kindle edition by Mackenzie, S. L. . Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
www.amazon.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Hi #booksky, I would really love if you would like to check out my chimera of a book. Low magic medieval fantasy world, a mystery, some romance... I invite you to take a look at the synopsis, the sample, the reviews. Maybe it's for you...
Questions are always welcome 😸
www.amazon.com/Middle-Idea-...
Questions are always welcome 😸
www.amazon.com/Middle-Idea-...
I just finished reading Murder at Raven's Edge by Louise Marley and found it to be a very fun mystery. It definitely delivers what it promises.
#booksky
#booksky
December 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
I just finished reading Murder at Raven's Edge by Louise Marley and found it to be a very fun mystery. It definitely delivers what it promises.
#booksky
#booksky
Just some of my favorite non-book stories.
-Avatar the last Airbender
-Buffy the Vampire Slayer
-Death Note
-Avatar the last Airbender
-Buffy the Vampire Slayer
-Death Note
December 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Just some of my favorite non-book stories.
-Avatar the last Airbender
-Buffy the Vampire Slayer
-Death Note
-Avatar the last Airbender
-Buffy the Vampire Slayer
-Death Note
I recently read The Dance of Rotten Sticks by JC Vande Zande. I found it easy to read but my feelings about it were complex. It is a good book. It's well written and interesting yet it took me over a week to decide if I liked it... in the end I have to say yes I really liked the book.
#booksky
#booksky
December 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I recently read The Dance of Rotten Sticks by JC Vande Zande. I found it easy to read but my feelings about it were complex. It is a good book. It's well written and interesting yet it took me over a week to decide if I liked it... in the end I have to say yes I really liked the book.
#booksky
#booksky
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Indie Spotlight: @bookshelfie.bsky.social
The Self-Pub Hub supporting indie authors with reviews and real visibility.
If you’re navigating self-publishing, this is a great platform to know.
#IndiePublishing #BookDiscovery #Booksky
The Self-Pub Hub supporting indie authors with reviews and real visibility.
If you’re navigating self-publishing, this is a great platform to know.
#IndiePublishing #BookDiscovery #Booksky
December 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Indie Spotlight: @bookshelfie.bsky.social
The Self-Pub Hub supporting indie authors with reviews and real visibility.
If you’re navigating self-publishing, this is a great platform to know.
#IndiePublishing #BookDiscovery #Booksky
The Self-Pub Hub supporting indie authors with reviews and real visibility.
If you’re navigating self-publishing, this is a great platform to know.
#IndiePublishing #BookDiscovery #Booksky
When a debate devolves in to re-defining words you are no longer debating a subject you are debating reality. Words matter, they have meaning and are fundamental to our understanding of our world and each other.
December 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
When a debate devolves in to re-defining words you are no longer debating a subject you are debating reality. Words matter, they have meaning and are fundamental to our understanding of our world and each other.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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An American for-profit healthcare companied tried to hire me this week. Here's how that went. 😉
www.youtube.com/shorts/1WKAx...
www.youtube.com/shorts/1WKAx...
A for-profit American healthcare company tried to hire me
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
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December 8, 2025 at 1:48 AM
An American for-profit healthcare companied tried to hire me this week. Here's how that went. 😉
www.youtube.com/shorts/1WKAx...
www.youtube.com/shorts/1WKAx...
Editing tip: Indent your dialog the tab button is your friend 👍
December 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Editing tip: Indent your dialog the tab button is your friend 👍
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OPINION: The AI Crash will all be worth it if I just get to lay just a few thousand people off
Opinion: The AI Crash will all be worth it if I just get to lay just a few thousand people off
by Jameson Varner, CEOI'm the CEO of a major accounting firm, and so I have my finger on the market's pulse.
www.thebeaverton.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
OPINION: The AI Crash will all be worth it if I just get to lay just a few thousand people off