Thomas Muntaner
@tmuntaner.bsky.social
Software engineer and keeper of guinea pigs.
I enjoy reading fantasy, gaming, cooking, and open source technology.
I enjoy reading fantasy, gaming, cooking, and open source technology.
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SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT TIME!
Horror fans,
today's spotlight on Urban Legends features books by @earlronove.bsky.social and @ellielieberman.bsky.social, plus an author interview with Ellie Lieberman!
Creators: If you've got art, stories, or other work featuring urban legends, share it in the thread below!
Horror fans,
today's spotlight on Urban Legends features books by @earlronove.bsky.social and @ellielieberman.bsky.social, plus an author interview with Ellie Lieberman!
Creators: If you've got art, stories, or other work featuring urban legends, share it in the thread below!
September 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
SPOOKY SPOTLIGHT TIME!
Horror fans,
today's spotlight on Urban Legends features books by @earlronove.bsky.social and @ellielieberman.bsky.social, plus an author interview with Ellie Lieberman!
Creators: If you've got art, stories, or other work featuring urban legends, share it in the thread below!
Horror fans,
today's spotlight on Urban Legends features books by @earlronove.bsky.social and @ellielieberman.bsky.social, plus an author interview with Ellie Lieberman!
Creators: If you've got art, stories, or other work featuring urban legends, share it in the thread below!
If anyone else is getting these modal dialogs pop up each time you open google drive at work and "No Thanks" doesn't work, I found a solution.
Just add the filter "google.com##.uW2Fw-k-Qu-pb" to uBlock Origin.
It's refreshing to avoid some daily AI toil.
Just add the filter "google.com##.uW2Fw-k-Qu-pb" to uBlock Origin.
It's refreshing to avoid some daily AI toil.
August 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
If anyone else is getting these modal dialogs pop up each time you open google drive at work and "No Thanks" doesn't work, I found a solution.
Just add the filter "google.com##.uW2Fw-k-Qu-pb" to uBlock Origin.
It's refreshing to avoid some daily AI toil.
Just add the filter "google.com##.uW2Fw-k-Qu-pb" to uBlock Origin.
It's refreshing to avoid some daily AI toil.
This just silences underrepresented voices and assumes the worst of independent authors. Sometimes it helps to read outside the stagnant filter of what makes shareholders the most money with the least amount of risk.
maybe im a hater or a snob but some of you (a lot of you) could stand to read real books and not just itch dot io indie stuff. too often i’ll ask a girl what she’s reading and she’ll be like “oh it’s called phantom wolf blood shifters, it’s this snuffbait yuri thing” and like. read real books, girl
August 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
This just silences underrepresented voices and assumes the worst of independent authors. Sometimes it helps to read outside the stagnant filter of what makes shareholders the most money with the least amount of risk.
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hey @bsky.app why was @scumbelievable.bsky.social suspended? considering the timing (she just put a new book out) it feels like someone is weaponizing your safety features in a targeted manner
August 7, 2025 at 1:48 AM
hey @bsky.app why was @scumbelievable.bsky.social suspended? considering the timing (she just put a new book out) it feels like someone is weaponizing your safety features in a targeted manner
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The em dash has finally pushed back on all that generative AI slander.
"Let’s be honest: The real issue isn’t me—it’s you. You simply don’t read enough. If you did, you’d know I’ve been here for centuries."
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the...
"Let’s be honest: The real issue isn’t me—it’s you. You simply don’t read enough. If you did, you’d know I’ve been here for centuries."
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the...
The Em Dash Responds to the AI Allegations
“In recent months, a curious fixation has emerged in corners of academia: the em dash. More specifically, the apparent moral panic around how it is...
www.mcsweeneys.net
July 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The em dash has finally pushed back on all that generative AI slander.
"Let’s be honest: The real issue isn’t me—it’s you. You simply don’t read enough. If you did, you’d know I’ve been here for centuries."
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the...
"Let’s be honest: The real issue isn’t me—it’s you. You simply don’t read enough. If you did, you’d know I’ve been here for centuries."
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the...
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Concerned about the itch.io situation and what it's doing LGBTQ+ content & creators? Tell the Australian government. The lobby group responsible is a registered charity called Collective Shout. Their ABN is 30162159097
You don't need to be Australian to raise a concern.
Handy copy/paste template 🔽
You don't need to be Australian to raise a concern.
Handy copy/paste template 🔽
Want to fill out the form but don't have spoons? I made a handy copy/paste template, open the alt text in the image to grab it
also the updated link if you can't access the original (scroll to the bottom for the form): www.acnc.gov.au/raise-concern
also the updated link if you can't access the original (scroll to the bottom for the form): www.acnc.gov.au/raise-concern
July 26, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Concerned about the itch.io situation and what it's doing LGBTQ+ content & creators? Tell the Australian government. The lobby group responsible is a registered charity called Collective Shout. Their ABN is 30162159097
You don't need to be Australian to raise a concern.
Handy copy/paste template 🔽
You don't need to be Australian to raise a concern.
Handy copy/paste template 🔽
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Today's my stop on @thewritereads.bsky.social @bbnya.bsky.social #BlogTour for #BadGrains by @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social a fun #mg #fantasy #horror which came 4th in #BBNYA2024!
Check out my #BookReview on the blog today!
buff.ly/Idozdbw
#bookblogger #books #childrensbooks #BBNYA
Check out my #BookReview on the blog today!
buff.ly/Idozdbw
#bookblogger #books #childrensbooks #BBNYA
July 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Today's my stop on @thewritereads.bsky.social @bbnya.bsky.social #BlogTour for #BadGrains by @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social a fun #mg #fantasy #horror which came 4th in #BBNYA2024!
Check out my #BookReview on the blog today!
buff.ly/Idozdbw
#bookblogger #books #childrensbooks #BBNYA
Check out my #BookReview on the blog today!
buff.ly/Idozdbw
#bookblogger #books #childrensbooks #BBNYA
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So this will be a difficult decision for authors. As we have seen, Amazon can't lose, either way.
Whether readers buy more expensive books or stick with authors who eat the loss and keep their books cheap, Amazon's profits will increase.
They are the only winners here.
Whether readers buy more expensive books or stick with authors who eat the loss and keep their books cheap, Amazon's profits will increase.
They are the only winners here.
May 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
So this will be a difficult decision for authors. As we have seen, Amazon can't lose, either way.
Whether readers buy more expensive books or stick with authors who eat the loss and keep their books cheap, Amazon's profits will increase.
They are the only winners here.
Whether readers buy more expensive books or stick with authors who eat the loss and keep their books cheap, Amazon's profits will increase.
They are the only winners here.
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In June, Amazon is lowering royalties for print books under $9.99 from 60% to 50%. But what does that mean for authors and readers? Let's take look at the numbers. Apologies, this is going to get a bit mathy (check the ALT text if you want even more numbers).
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May 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
In June, Amazon is lowering royalties for print books under $9.99 from 60% to 50%. But what does that mean for authors and readers? Let's take look at the numbers. Apologies, this is going to get a bit mathy (check the ALT text if you want even more numbers).
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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
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I've heard @itch.io likes indie authors, so I'm giving this a try with my BBNYA finalist Bad Grains.
sharkiatwrites.itch.io/badgrains
Who else has a book on there?
🩸📚😱 💙📚👀 #IndieAuthors #BookSky
sharkiatwrites.itch.io/badgrains
Who else has a book on there?
🩸📚😱 💙📚👀 #IndieAuthors #BookSky
Bad Grains (The Order of the Strawberry Circle Book 1) by sharkiatwrites
A cozy horror story from Germany.
sharkiatwrites.itch.io
January 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I've heard @itch.io likes indie authors, so I'm giving this a try with my BBNYA finalist Bad Grains.
sharkiatwrites.itch.io/badgrains
Who else has a book on there?
🩸📚😱 💙📚👀 #IndieAuthors #BookSky
sharkiatwrites.itch.io/badgrains
Who else has a book on there?
🩸📚😱 💙📚👀 #IndieAuthors #BookSky
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Alright, #booksky 💙📚, help me make my first sale of 2025.
I dabble in 🩸📚, 🪐📚 and a bit of #poetry.
Btw, most of my books are also available on e-lending platforms for libraries, so make both our days, be the first to pester a library into stocking one of my books. ;)
books2read.com/susanneschmidt
I dabble in 🩸📚, 🪐📚 and a bit of #poetry.
Btw, most of my books are also available on e-lending platforms for libraries, so make both our days, be the first to pester a library into stocking one of my books. ;)
books2read.com/susanneschmidt
January 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Alright, #booksky 💙📚, help me make my first sale of 2025.
I dabble in 🩸📚, 🪐📚 and a bit of #poetry.
Btw, most of my books are also available on e-lending platforms for libraries, so make both our days, be the first to pester a library into stocking one of my books. ;)
books2read.com/susanneschmidt
I dabble in 🩸📚, 🪐📚 and a bit of #poetry.
Btw, most of my books are also available on e-lending platforms for libraries, so make both our days, be the first to pester a library into stocking one of my books. ;)
books2read.com/susanneschmidt
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#BBNYA2024 Final Announcements!!!!!
In 4th Place is Bad Grains by Susanne Schmidt!
Congratulations Susanne !!!
In 4th Place is Bad Grains by Susanne Schmidt!
Congratulations Susanne !!!
December 23, 2024 at 5:04 PM
#BBNYA2024 Final Announcements!!!!!
In 4th Place is Bad Grains by Susanne Schmidt!
Congratulations Susanne !!!
In 4th Place is Bad Grains by Susanne Schmidt!
Congratulations Susanne !!!
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Bad Grains took 4th place in the #BBNYA2024. What an awesome early Christmas present!
#BBNYA2024 Final Announcements!!!!!
In 4th Place is Bad Grains by Susanne Schmidt!
Congratulations Susanne !!!
In 4th Place is Bad Grains by Susanne Schmidt!
Congratulations Susanne !!!
December 23, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Bad Grains took 4th place in the #BBNYA2024. What an awesome early Christmas present!
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📢📢📢I have a NEW BOOK out today! 💜👻🥳
Don't let yourself be scared off by the middlegrade label: If you like cozy horror, if you have fond memories of reading Coraline or Goosebumps, or if you're into German or Scandinavian fairy tales:
WHITEOUT is for you.
books2read.com/white-out
Don't let yourself be scared off by the middlegrade label: If you like cozy horror, if you have fond memories of reading Coraline or Goosebumps, or if you're into German or Scandinavian fairy tales:
WHITEOUT is for you.
books2read.com/white-out
November 14, 2024 at 11:42 AM
📢📢📢I have a NEW BOOK out today! 💜👻🥳
Don't let yourself be scared off by the middlegrade label: If you like cozy horror, if you have fond memories of reading Coraline or Goosebumps, or if you're into German or Scandinavian fairy tales:
WHITEOUT is for you.
books2read.com/white-out
Don't let yourself be scared off by the middlegrade label: If you like cozy horror, if you have fond memories of reading Coraline or Goosebumps, or if you're into German or Scandinavian fairy tales:
WHITEOUT is for you.
books2read.com/white-out
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COVER REVEAL DAY!
Whiteout is the sequel to my middlegrade horror (& BBNYA finalist!) Bad Grains.
E-book pre-orders are $0.99 as a special discount to fans and early buyers.
Available on Amazon, Apple, Kobo, etc. All links here:
books2read.com/white-out
Cover art by me, drawn in Clip Studio Paint.
Whiteout is the sequel to my middlegrade horror (& BBNYA finalist!) Bad Grains.
E-book pre-orders are $0.99 as a special discount to fans and early buyers.
Available on Amazon, Apple, Kobo, etc. All links here:
books2read.com/white-out
Cover art by me, drawn in Clip Studio Paint.
October 21, 2024 at 10:38 AM
COVER REVEAL DAY!
Whiteout is the sequel to my middlegrade horror (& BBNYA finalist!) Bad Grains.
E-book pre-orders are $0.99 as a special discount to fans and early buyers.
Available on Amazon, Apple, Kobo, etc. All links here:
books2read.com/white-out
Cover art by me, drawn in Clip Studio Paint.
Whiteout is the sequel to my middlegrade horror (& BBNYA finalist!) Bad Grains.
E-book pre-orders are $0.99 as a special discount to fans and early buyers.
Available on Amazon, Apple, Kobo, etc. All links here:
books2read.com/white-out
Cover art by me, drawn in Clip Studio Paint.
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Authors, artists, horror fans, it’s Spooky Thread time! This week’s theme is Monsters and Aliens.
Drop your links or images, and tell us a little about what you do. Or recommend a creator you love, especially if they’re on here!
#artshare #artsky #booksky #horror #spookythread
Drop your links or images, and tell us a little about what you do. Or recommend a creator you love, especially if they’re on here!
#artshare #artsky #booksky #horror #spookythread
October 12, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Authors, artists, horror fans, it’s Spooky Thread time! This week’s theme is Monsters and Aliens.
Drop your links or images, and tell us a little about what you do. Or recommend a creator you love, especially if they’re on here!
#artshare #artsky #booksky #horror #spookythread
Drop your links or images, and tell us a little about what you do. Or recommend a creator you love, especially if they’re on here!
#artshare #artsky #booksky #horror #spookythread
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It’s already the end of September and we’re on our fourth Spooky Thread of the year. This week’s theme is cursed and haunted objects. Got a spooky story to tell? Share it in the comments!
Artists, authors, and other creators, post your links below!
#spookythread #horrorlit #horrorart #spookyseason
Artists, authors, and other creators, post your links below!
#spookythread #horrorlit #horrorart #spookyseason
September 28, 2024 at 3:08 PM
It’s already the end of September and we’re on our fourth Spooky Thread of the year. This week’s theme is cursed and haunted objects. Got a spooky story to tell? Share it in the comments!
Artists, authors, and other creators, post your links below!
#spookythread #horrorlit #horrorart #spookyseason
Artists, authors, and other creators, post your links below!
#spookythread #horrorlit #horrorart #spookyseason
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It’s #spookythread time! This week’s theme is everything uncanny.
Writers, artists, & other creators: Leave your links or tell us about a work in progress. Not sure your #books or #art fit? Then it probably does!
Everyone: if you have a recommendation, or a creepy story to tell, please chime in!
Writers, artists, & other creators: Leave your links or tell us about a work in progress. Not sure your #books or #art fit? Then it probably does!
Everyone: if you have a recommendation, or a creepy story to tell, please chime in!
September 21, 2024 at 2:12 PM
It’s #spookythread time! This week’s theme is everything uncanny.
Writers, artists, & other creators: Leave your links or tell us about a work in progress. Not sure your #books or #art fit? Then it probably does!
Everyone: if you have a recommendation, or a creepy story to tell, please chime in!
Writers, artists, & other creators: Leave your links or tell us about a work in progress. Not sure your #books or #art fit? Then it probably does!
Everyone: if you have a recommendation, or a creepy story to tell, please chime in!
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #648,588!
September 17, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #648,588!
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Did you buy too many books from the #NarratessIndieSale as well?
If you haven't, hurry, because there's only a few hours left to get some of the best indie fantasy, sci-fi, and horror on sale!
indiebook.sale
My books on sale:
www.amazon.com/Grains-Order...
www.amazon.com/What-Rise-As...
If you haven't, hurry, because there's only a few hours left to get some of the best indie fantasy, sci-fi, and horror on sale!
indiebook.sale
My books on sale:
www.amazon.com/Grains-Order...
www.amazon.com/What-Rise-As...
April 15, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Did you buy too many books from the #NarratessIndieSale as well?
If you haven't, hurry, because there's only a few hours left to get some of the best indie fantasy, sci-fi, and horror on sale!
indiebook.sale
My books on sale:
www.amazon.com/Grains-Order...
www.amazon.com/What-Rise-As...
If you haven't, hurry, because there's only a few hours left to get some of the best indie fantasy, sci-fi, and horror on sale!
indiebook.sale
My books on sale:
www.amazon.com/Grains-Order...
www.amazon.com/What-Rise-As...
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Posting my recommendations for the #NarratessIndieSale again, in case you missed it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZmd...
This is your chance to find lots of awesome #indie books at an absolute steal. And also mine. They're $0.99 each, so don't wait around, go buy them ;) (link in video description)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZmd...
This is your chance to find lots of awesome #indie books at an absolute steal. And also mine. They're $0.99 each, so don't wait around, go buy them ;) (link in video description)
Book Haul Incoming: 10 Book Recommendations for the Narratess Indie April Sale 2024
One of the biggest sales in indie fantasy, sci fi, and horror is happening this week (13th-15th of April 2024), and it's a great time to find new authors and...
www.youtube.com
April 14, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Posting my recommendations for the #NarratessIndieSale again, in case you missed it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZmd...
This is your chance to find lots of awesome #indie books at an absolute steal. And also mine. They're $0.99 each, so don't wait around, go buy them ;) (link in video description)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZmd...
This is your chance to find lots of awesome #indie books at an absolute steal. And also mine. They're $0.99 each, so don't wait around, go buy them ;) (link in video description)
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The second recommendation is a pretty recent book, for young adults (or for the young at hearts): Bad Grains (by @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social):
💙📚👀
crossingthepond.reviews/2023/10/06/s...
💙📚👀
crossingthepond.reviews/2023/10/06/s...
Bad Grains [The Order of the Strawberry Circle #1], by Susanne Schmidt
4.5 out of 5 stars. Grimm's fairy tales meets Coraline, and an entertaining story is born.
crossingthepond.reviews
October 19, 2023 at 1:32 PM
The second recommendation is a pretty recent book, for young adults (or for the young at hearts): Bad Grains (by @sharkiatwrites.bsky.social):
💙📚👀
crossingthepond.reviews/2023/10/06/s...
💙📚👀
crossingthepond.reviews/2023/10/06/s...
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Only six weeks to Halloween. 🎃🎃🎃 Can we get a spooky thread going? Share your books, artwork, etc.
September 16, 2023 at 4:52 PM
Only six weeks to Halloween. 🎃🎃🎃 Can we get a spooky thread going? Share your books, artwork, etc.