Tade Thompson
@tadethompson.bsky.social
Writer: Rosewater, Murders of Molly Southbourne, Far from the Light of Heaven, Making Wolf, Jackdaw, shorts, screenplays.
Arthur C. Clarke Award winner.
Hugo nominated.
Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
Etcetera
Opinions mine.
He/him
Arthur C. Clarke Award winner.
Hugo nominated.
Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
Etcetera
Opinions mine.
He/him
Pinned
There is absolutely no need to follow me, but if you do, there are things you should know:
1. This account is for stream-of-consciousness, unplanned posts.
2. I'm not here to argue with you.
3. I block frequently. See above.
4. Don't be a dick.
5. Equality for *all*.
6. I'm openly Black.
1. This account is for stream-of-consciousness, unplanned posts.
2. I'm not here to argue with you.
3. I block frequently. See above.
4. Don't be a dick.
5. Equality for *all*.
6. I'm openly Black.
From Chris Ware's sketchbook.
November 14, 2025 at 2:14 AM
From Chris Ware's sketchbook.
The Devil’s Trill @ChloeChuaviolinist
YouTube video by Singapore Symphony
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Reposted by Tade Thompson
A quick note on the availability of our ebooks...
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A quick note on the availability of our ebooks...
Sometimes I sketch storyboards before I write the scene.
November 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Sometimes I sketch storyboards before I write the scene.
Reposted by Tade Thompson
What if all the ageism is because we don't fake orgasms anymore. 🤔
November 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
What if all the ageism is because we don't fake orgasms anymore. 🤔
I have just read the most intrusive NDA that I have ever seen.
It includes fining me a significant amount for any mistaken disclosures, which seems a bit much, and I won't agree to it.
But wow.
It includes fining me a significant amount for any mistaken disclosures, which seems a bit much, and I won't agree to it.
But wow.
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I have just read the most intrusive NDA that I have ever seen.
It includes fining me a significant amount for any mistaken disclosures, which seems a bit much, and I won't agree to it.
But wow.
It includes fining me a significant amount for any mistaken disclosures, which seems a bit much, and I won't agree to it.
But wow.
Lovers of books as objects, have you seen this?
THE BOOK: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO REBUILDING CIVILISATION
I'm gonna buy it just for the art, but it's a lovingly crafted object. Part encyclopaedia, part Armageddon journal.
I suspect I'll kick myself later if I don't get it now.
THE BOOK: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO REBUILDING CIVILISATION
I'm gonna buy it just for the art, but it's a lovingly crafted object. Part encyclopaedia, part Armageddon journal.
I suspect I'll kick myself later if I don't get it now.
Hungry Minds publishing
Hungry Minds is not a regular publishing house. It is a collective intellect hailing from the planet Earth, comprised of individuals from different countries around the world who are united by curiosi...
global.hungryminds.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Lovers of books as objects, have you seen this?
THE BOOK: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO REBUILDING CIVILISATION
I'm gonna buy it just for the art, but it's a lovingly crafted object. Part encyclopaedia, part Armageddon journal.
I suspect I'll kick myself later if I don't get it now.
THE BOOK: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO REBUILDING CIVILISATION
I'm gonna buy it just for the art, but it's a lovingly crafted object. Part encyclopaedia, part Armageddon journal.
I suspect I'll kick myself later if I don't get it now.
I dreamt of this dude last night.
November 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I dreamt of this dude last night.
I'm going to point out that the quoted words here are not mine.
The words are from the novel 'The Mayor of Casterbridge' (1886) by Hardy.
In the story, the passage is being read by a man to his daughter.
I'm not sure why @uncannymagazine.bsky.social chose this as an excerpt, but here we are.
The words are from the novel 'The Mayor of Casterbridge' (1886) by Hardy.
In the story, the passage is being read by a man to his daughter.
I'm not sure why @uncannymagazine.bsky.social chose this as an excerpt, but here we are.
ICYMI! Reading 2025 fiction?
Try the short story "The Flaming Embusen" by Tade Thompson @tadethompson.bsky.social!
You can read it here!
buff.ly/cWeeU24
Try the short story "The Flaming Embusen" by Tade Thompson @tadethompson.bsky.social!
You can read it here!
buff.ly/cWeeU24
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I'm going to point out that the quoted words here are not mine.
The words are from the novel 'The Mayor of Casterbridge' (1886) by Hardy.
In the story, the passage is being read by a man to his daughter.
I'm not sure why @uncannymagazine.bsky.social chose this as an excerpt, but here we are.
The words are from the novel 'The Mayor of Casterbridge' (1886) by Hardy.
In the story, the passage is being read by a man to his daughter.
I'm not sure why @uncannymagazine.bsky.social chose this as an excerpt, but here we are.
Move to sunny Innsmouth.
Lots of local colour..
Lots of local colour..
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Move to sunny Innsmouth.
Lots of local colour..
Lots of local colour..
Musing: Maybe there's a lost generation of electric guitarists?
During the Satanic Panic some folks said Rock (particularly the electric guitar) was inherently evil.
Because Run DMC used Rock riffs (and that album Raising Hell) they were automatically Satanic.
Asking for lessons was...difficult.
During the Satanic Panic some folks said Rock (particularly the electric guitar) was inherently evil.
Because Run DMC used Rock riffs (and that album Raising Hell) they were automatically Satanic.
Asking for lessons was...difficult.
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Musing: Maybe there's a lost generation of electric guitarists?
During the Satanic Panic some folks said Rock (particularly the electric guitar) was inherently evil.
Because Run DMC used Rock riffs (and that album Raising Hell) they were automatically Satanic.
Asking for lessons was...difficult.
During the Satanic Panic some folks said Rock (particularly the electric guitar) was inherently evil.
Because Run DMC used Rock riffs (and that album Raising Hell) they were automatically Satanic.
Asking for lessons was...difficult.
I dislike it when people reply to a post with "I'm probably older than you".
Dude, you know this how?
It's also a not-so-subtle way of diminishing the person they are speaking to. See also Appeal to Authority logical fallacy.
And they never say how old their are, or how young they think I am.
Dude, you know this how?
It's also a not-so-subtle way of diminishing the person they are speaking to. See also Appeal to Authority logical fallacy.
And they never say how old their are, or how young they think I am.
November 13, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I dislike it when people reply to a post with "I'm probably older than you".
Dude, you know this how?
It's also a not-so-subtle way of diminishing the person they are speaking to. See also Appeal to Authority logical fallacy.
And they never say how old their are, or how young they think I am.
Dude, you know this how?
It's also a not-so-subtle way of diminishing the person they are speaking to. See also Appeal to Authority logical fallacy.
And they never say how old their are, or how young they think I am.
Anyway, here's a whale.
November 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Anyway, here's a whale.
Reposted by Tade Thompson
Reading 2025 fiction?
Try the short story "The Flaming Embusen" by Tade Thompson @tadethompson.bsky.social!
You can read it here!
buff.ly/cWeeU24
Try the short story "The Flaming Embusen" by Tade Thompson @tadethompson.bsky.social!
You can read it here!
buff.ly/cWeeU24
November 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Reading 2025 fiction?
Try the short story "The Flaming Embusen" by Tade Thompson @tadethompson.bsky.social!
You can read it here!
buff.ly/cWeeU24
Try the short story "The Flaming Embusen" by Tade Thompson @tadethompson.bsky.social!
You can read it here!
buff.ly/cWeeU24
Good grief.
Alien: Earth renewed for season two, promising more eyeball monsters in Situations:
Noah Hawley’s Massive Disney Deal Includes Alien: Earth Season 2 - Reactor
Creator Noah Hawley will also make a lot more stuff for FX/Disney, probably.
reactormag.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Good grief.
So this morning I get an urgent email for a same day cardiology appointment at my local treatment centre.
I was surprised (and alarmed) but fine. I moved things around and went there a few minutes ago.
Only there was no real appointment. The receptionist said I wasn't supposed to receive any 1/
I was surprised (and alarmed) but fine. I moved things around and went there a few minutes ago.
Only there was no real appointment. The receptionist said I wasn't supposed to receive any 1/
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
So this morning I get an urgent email for a same day cardiology appointment at my local treatment centre.
I was surprised (and alarmed) but fine. I moved things around and went there a few minutes ago.
Only there was no real appointment. The receptionist said I wasn't supposed to receive any 1/
I was surprised (and alarmed) but fine. I moved things around and went there a few minutes ago.
Only there was no real appointment. The receptionist said I wasn't supposed to receive any 1/
It's painful because it's true.
November 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
It's painful because it's true.
My fake sadness when a meeting is cancelled...
a blue cartoon character is crying with tears coming out of his eyes
Alt: a blue cartoon character is crying with tears coming out of his eyes
media.tenor.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM
My fake sadness when a meeting is cancelled...
Diary of a Middle Aged Karateka:
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the closer the sensei is to where you're standing in the dojo, the louder the kiai.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the closer the sensei is to where you're standing in the dojo, the louder the kiai.
November 12, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Diary of a Middle Aged Karateka:
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the closer the sensei is to where you're standing in the dojo, the louder the kiai.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the closer the sensei is to where you're standing in the dojo, the louder the kiai.
This is the stupidest generation.
At least the earliest hominids had the excuse of not having access to data.
At least the earliest hominids had the excuse of not having access to data.
Under-the-weather TikTokers are slicing raw potatoes and placing them in their — and their children’s — socks before bed. The theory is that the potato draws out toxins.
However, experts warn against relying on folk remedies over medical care.
However, experts warn against relying on folk remedies over medical care.
No, putting a potato in your sock will not cure a cold
TikTokers are placing slices of raw potatoes in their — and their children’s socks — overnight to cure illnesses.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 AM
This is the stupidest generation.
At least the earliest hominids had the excuse of not having access to data.
At least the earliest hominids had the excuse of not having access to data.
Fist fight!
Well, this is just what the UK Labour Party needs right now.
Prime Minister will fight any attempt to replace him, friends say
Allies of the prime minister are worried his job might be under immediate threat.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Fist fight!
"Depends on the speed of the bullet."
November 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
"Depends on the speed of the bullet."
Jeez, the new WGA site is a bandwidth hog.
Just tryna pay my dues and it's taking forever...
Just tryna pay my dues and it's taking forever...
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Jeez, the new WGA site is a bandwidth hog.
Just tryna pay my dues and it's taking forever...
Just tryna pay my dues and it's taking forever...