Absolutely The Works of Vermin, by @hironennes.bsky.social. I have pestered everyone I know who reads sci-fi/fantasy/horror (and a few I don't know well but caught reading likely-looking books). Impatiently waiting for several coworkers to make it there in their TBR lists.
My friend Richard has a new story! I'll be waiting for an ebook version, but available now if you like physical copies. Congrats, @richardleis.com !
I just found him this year, thanks to an interview with another author. I went looking, saw the Sunflower Cycle recommended as some of his best, found The Island (written first, not first chronologically), read it, and have been badly bruised since. You should read it, and then cry in a corner.
When someone says „Scientists do not want you to know“ you can dismiss everything from there on. Scientists want you to know. They are desperate that you know. They can’t shut up about what they found out and want you to know.
Yep, if you can't peel a peach with your fingers, why bother eating it?
Since everyone is (sigh) debating if writers benefit from reading books, I dissected a passage shared as “evidence” that non-readers can write great prose: countercraft.substack.com/p/what-not-r...
I'd read that "Temple of Low Men" got kind of a lukewarm reception, but I think it's my favorite of their albums! But can't fault you for Fall at your Feet - it was the song that led me to Crowded House.
A photo of an ice cream machine with a sign reading, "Anything is possible with ice cream." Beneath that is a hand lettered sign reading, "No ice cream".
2026 basically
@hicommander.bsky.social, I have a picture of me that I posted while we were all waiting for telemetry, and it is *haggard* 😅
I just learned that as of Jan 20, if the book did not have DRM applied (tordotcom books often don't), the original purchaser can download an epub: kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/t...
This worked for me, although depending on browser you may have to manually change the file extension to .epub
Why yes, I will buy that, tyvm!
Just in time for @novelnightmares.bsky.social next week!
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Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
I am far, far too old to play this drinking game.
Just finished: The Haunting of Tram Car 015, @pdjeliclark.bsky.social (a lot of fun!), just starting: Ambergris, @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social (a little intimidating in its single volume binding)
Yes, avid readers *definitely* want to be constantly bombarded by the novel equivalent of junk mail. Definitely. The deliberate contempt for her audience is breathtaking, but I suppose a hearty fuck-you salute to "Ms. Hart" for her honesty.
This was such an enjoyable, informative series to read.
Have I bugged you about reading Asunder? If so, and you haven't yet, now's the time. If I haven't, then let me correct that shameful lapse: read Asunder!
From the order: "Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds and are bereft of human decency. And the rule of law be damned."
Announcement for HWA Oregon Presents COLD Horror Reading at Beaverton City Library, Saturday, Jan 31, 2 p.m. "Join us to hear local horror authors read some winter themed spooky stories." This text is centered down the page with the HWA Oregon logo of a slug on a typewriter in the upper right and a wintery forest scene in the background in black and white.
I'm practicing and looking forward to our COLD Horror Reading tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Beaverton City Library.
Not at all the only one - this is the reason I joined BlueSky. Fifteen of the books I read between last September and now were BlueSky recommendations from authors I follow, or else recommendations stemming from those books/authors, including a couple of new instant-buy authors.
Ethan Frome. I don't even remember why (and I haven't reread it since), but my entire 11th grade lit class was deeply unimpressed.
The Pima County library has this title, so hold placed!
Just finished: Leech, by Hiron Ennes (great), in process: The Devil by Name, by Keith Rosson (very good), up next: one of three other books I have checked out and due ~same time. Oops. I regret nothing.
Even if Bovino gets fired, ICE has to go.
Even if Noem is out, ICE has to go.
Even when Trump leaves office, ICE has to go.
As protests grow and ICE's popularity drops, we may see concessions and leadership changes, like Bovino's departure. ICE still has to go.
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JUST IN: Lawyers file declaration in federal court from first-hand witness to immigration agents' shooting of a US citizen onlookers today. Minneapolis Mayor Frey said details would be used to bolster case for ousting ICE from city. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti “We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the ‘hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
As an Arizonan who is often frustrated at his "moderate" positions, I'm pleasantly surprised to see Gallego speak so bluntly about this.
Also DuckTales (ahoo-WOO-oo)
Despair, inc's Mistakes, but with Snail.
