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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

BREAKING: 94 year old Jewish human rights barrister, Margaret Owen arrested under the Terrorism Act outside Andy Burnham’s Labour Party conference. UK taxpayers are funding these arrests while masked men terrorise the streets in coastal towns. Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.

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Jess Nevins @jessnevins.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Motherfucker. press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo... "Tracing the origins of the modern short story, Michael Gorra provides the first fully realized picture of a century’s worth of great tales." I know this is just promotional verbiage, but wtf do you think the rest of us have been *doing*???

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 18/09/2026

Inside of it is a faith hugger

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Brian Keene @briankeene.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Good morning. Today on Algorithm Zero, we look at what music retailers and publishers are doing to combat AI malfeasance, and we revisit Monica J. O'Rourke's seminal debut novel. Algorithm Zero: Always free and always worth clicking. www.briankeene.com/algorithmzer...

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9/15/26 — BRIAN KEENE

This was a game changer — a book that combined Lee’s gift for wondrously detailed and vile descriptions with Ketchum’s absolute unflinching emotional ruthlessness.

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🌈 Hailey Piper 🌈 @haileypiperfights.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Those scam spam slop emails really start rolling in when the book release is around the corner 🫠 But silver lining, THIS MOVIE DOESN'T END UP WAY WE WANT is out in just two days! ICYMI check out the trailer Titan Books put together for it 🤩

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Kate Elliott @kateelliottsff.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I am not first and will be far from the last to say this: I have purchased so many books because I saw them recommended or publicized here on bsky. I cannot urge you all enough to KEEP TALKING ABOUT BOOKS. I know it's easier to talk up someone else's book, but this also means you, the shy author.

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Anne Marble @annemarbleaar.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I'm about to listen to the commentary on this BFI restoration of the BBC "1984." Wish good luck to my mood. Brrrr! That production is chilling! 🥶 Nigel Kneale! Rudolph Cartier! Peter Cushing! André Morell! Yvonne Mitchell! Donald Pleasence!

The box for the BFI restoration of the BBC "1984."

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Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Now accusations of folks high up in HWA verbally abusing staff and laughing that if anyone self harmed because of it they'd learn a lesson. Everyone who heard that said at a meeting is complicit. Disgusting.

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Todd Keisling @toddkeisling.com · 29/08/2026

The hits keep coming... Read Angela's statement. The HWA's Executive Director is sadistic.

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aySmith Public Statement 28 AUG 2026.pdf

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Lauren Thompson @laurenfacall.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

20 August 1909 – 1978 André Morell, 69, English actor. Stage Fright (1950) * Seven Days to Noon * His Majesty O'Keefe * The Black Knight * Bridge on the River Kwai * The Hound of the Baskervilles * Ben-Hur * Cash on Demand * She * The Mummy's Shroud * Barry Lyndon * First Great Train Robbery (1979)

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Classic Actors Of Hollywood @kezzie112.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Remembering Alan Reed and André Morell on their birthday

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archivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Remembering André Morell, born this day in 1909.

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Joe Koch @horrorsong.blog · 19/08/2026

TIL this is who apparently runs the Grievance Committee of the HWA. Patrick's still running unopposed. He's posted a weak statement on his substack saying he's grown as a person since creeping on Theo and "let the voters decide." There's no one else to vote for. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brett_T...

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Brett Talley - Wikipedia

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⚔️Hayley⚔️ @hayleyween.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

‼️‼️IF YOU INTERACT WITH ANYONE IN THESE PICS PLEASE BE AWARE THEY ARE SHARING NSFW PICS THEY HAVE SAVED. I KNOW AT LEAST ONE OF THEM IS ON HERE. PLEASE KNOW IF YOU INTERACT WITH THEM YOU RUN THE RISK OF YOUR CONTENT BEING SAVED AND SHARED IN A DISGUSTING DISCORD CHAT.‼️‼️ *the one I know of is iitori*

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File 770 @file770.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Horror Writers Association Removes Sèphera Girón as Trustee file770.com/horror-write...

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Horror Writers Association @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Statement from the HWA Board of Trustees: The Executive Leadership and Trustees on the Board of the Horror Writers Association has voted to remove Sephera Giron from her position as Trustee effective immediately.

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The Midnight Society @midnightpals.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Sèphera Girón: so i hear some of you writers don't like ai Girón: well, i'm tired of all you writers not liking ai! Girón: and i'm gonna let you all know it! Girón: i'm mad as hell! Girón: put that in the newspaper! Girón: or better yet Girón: put it in the HWA newsletter!

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

There is a lengthy pro-AI screed in the latest HWA newsletter and it is . . . a mood.

The real enemy isn’t your buddy who is using AI to make a book cover; the enemy is the Powers-That-Be who thrive on dividing everyone, especially in the United States. Look at how divided everyone in the US got over politics over the past ten years, and it’s now trickled to other countries. No more, are you a fellow human? Nope, it’s who did you vote for? Well, then you must be a hateful asshole. Instant block.

But who’s the asshole?

Every week, the gatekeepers of horror writers have some new witch hunt. Sometimes it’s a good thing to suss out shitty publishers, editors, and agents. Yet, not ALL shitty ones are sussed out because, you know, there are consequences to getting all the shitty people shut down. Some people still like the opportunities to get published or represented even if it means going with the most despicable people because the gatekeepers didn’t get them shut down, or sometimes, don’t even notice. It all depends on who is buttering the toast.

The past few weeks have been so tedious with all the gatekeepers out in full force. They are whipping people up into a frenzy, and more division is happening when it comes to AI. Of course, the irony is that the gatekeepers are denouncing AI, yet they are doing it on Facebook, which uses AI. They are likely typing their pretentious screeds on their phones, which also use AI. They likely sell their books on Amazon, which also uses AI.

AI is here. It’s been coming since I was typing on a manual typewriter. You can let the robots win by becoming less human by cutting out all your friends, fans, family, and readers because they dared to try out AI, or you can be a human being and let people explore and figure things out for themselves.

Hollywood is already embracing AI.

Many companies use AI.

AI can be useful for tedious tasks such as creating listings on eBay or Poshmark. Do you shop or sell on those platforms? They totally use AI now, so you’d better boycott them too.

I went to the AI panel at Stokercon, and of course, most of the panelists were vehemently anti-AI. An audience member stood up and pointed out that they learned about the panel because they saw it on Sched, which is the app that the HWA/Stokercon uses, and THAT is AI. Doesn’t HWA have an anti-AI stance? Oh, but of course, THAT is okay; it’s all the other AI stuff that isn’t.

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David Avallone @davallone.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Shot and now chaser: bsky.app/profile/hail...

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Russel D McLean/R.D. McLean @russeldmclean.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

THE REFORMATORY by @tananarivedue.bsky.social is honestly one of my favourite novels of the last few years -- it grabbed me by the throat and wouldn't let go. Even now, I still find myself thinking about it... if you haven't read it -- or anything by Due -- then you need to do so right now.

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Hillary Monahan @hillarymonahan.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

HWA is platforming righteousnessly entitled Pro-AI assholes and including them in their newsletters as they hawk their AI apps and programs and that's why you shouldn't support the HWA.

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Delilah S. Dawson @delilahsdawson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This is just embarrassing. HWA, what are we doing??

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Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Congratulations to our Toastmaster Ursula Vernon @tkingfisher.com for recently being named the winner of the 2026 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature for her work, Snake-Eater! (This is your sign to add this book to your TBR if you haven't already.)

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Up On Goblin Hill @upongoblinhill.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Today I am obsessesing over the covers of E. R. Eddison's "The Worm Ouroboros" and later Zimiamvian Trilogy illustrated by native midwesterner Barbara Remington. Just an absolutely phenomenal house style for Ballantine Books.

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ilyAIMY @ilyaimy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

This wk in rob: Today, playing Little Market Cafe in Ellicott City 12-3 w Heather, Kristen and Monso Al-Moseeki! Mon MIXING Tues hosting the NEW DEAL CAFE open mic Wed Live from the Lair Thurs MIXING Fri Worman Mills 5-8pm in Frederick Sat Backwater Books Bibliopub in Ellicott City 8-10pm

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Yours in negritude, Ryan K. Smith @mewefree.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Two people tried to enter a screening of The Odyssey without buying tickets after hiding inside a miniature model of the Trojan Horse. 😂😂😂

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

A White House report has defended the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, pushing back against its characterization by a Smithsonian Institution exhibit that the law was racially motivated. www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...

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White House Defends 1882 Immigration Law Excluding Chinese Immigrants

The Trump administration is defending the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act against the charge that the law had a racist intent.

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Seanan McGuire @seananmcguire.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

This kinda mirrors my thoughts on the matter, and an issue that I do genuinely think is killing us: right now we treat the first person to DO SOMETHING about a problem as the cause of the problem, which disincentivizes actually giving a fuck about anything.

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John Wiswell @wiswell.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

It's release day for THE DRAGON HAS SOME COMPLAINTS! Garrodigh is a wild dragon who pretends to be tame so he can eat for free at the local dragon-riding academy. But what's waiting for him up there is far stranger than he imagines. I'm so proud of my dragon for finally escaping into the world!

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The Dragon Has Some Complaints

Check out The Dragon Has Some Complaints - <b>"The dragon may have some complaints, but readers won't. By turns silly, sweet, and subversive, this novel has all of Wiswell's characteristic blend of te...

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Hey @chicagotribune.com Editorial Board: Why did you describe me as a “bomb-throwing influencer”? This is wrong, inflammatory, and racist. Change it. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/05/e...

So far, the Democratic Socialists of America's success has been confined in large part to deep-blue city districts. Meanwhile, in suburban areas and in statewide contests establishment Democrats generally are winning against progressive challengers. Chicago saw its own version of this dynamic in March in the hotly contested and crowded race to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the 9th Congressional District. The bomb-throwing influencer Kat Abughazaleh, 27, won the portions of that district in Chicago's North Side lakefront neighborhoods, but suburban votes gave savvy
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss the win.

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Jason Sanford @jasonsanford.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Great new review of Plague Birds: The Red Day Edition, released the other day by @apexmag.bsky.social. "An original, dazzling and ambitious science fiction story that shows that there are possible variants to surprise and excite us within the genre." 1/ distopolis.com/resena-de-pl...

Plague Birds: The Red Day Edition by Jason Sanford, with cover art by Marcela Bolívar

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Anne Marble @annemarbleaar.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

I’m glad the movie I was watching didn’t end as miserably as I expected. Some of the online reviews made me expect the worst. SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER The girl still died. But at least her new husband didn’t kill her. She ran into traffic. Very convenient.🤦‍♀️ MORE SPOILERS IN NEXT POST

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🦇💀 Rigg-or Mortis 💀🦇 @rigg.lgbt · 03/07/2026

Lovely present from @djm4.bsky.social just arrived: a copy of @lizbethmyles.bsky.social 's book 🖤

Where we stand, where we fall: the politics of Doctor Who by Lizbeth Myles

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Laura Lippman @lauralippman.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Good morning, Bluesky. Murder Takes a Vacation has extended its stay on the USA Today bestseller list for a 4th week. It’s currently #26, which means, according to the well-known rule of thumb (USA Today rank +10), I can date people as young as 36, but only for the next seven days.

The Domino Sugar plant at sunrise, reflected in the water. (Blue lights have been added to the neon sign for the 4th of July.)

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Michael Whelan @michaelwhelan.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Here's Etsy's response to our complaint about sellers who are using Michael's name and work via GAI for commercial profit on their platform. There is no way to report this on their DMCA portal, so they suggest we negotiate with the grifters. Seriously? 🤦😮‍💨

Austen (Etsy)
Jul 2, 2026, 1:41 PM EDT

Thanks for reaching out with your concerns about potential infringement.

Etsy’s Intellectual Property Policy addresses how we handle infringement claims. Since Etsy is a venue, I can’t offer legal advice about what you should do, what rights you have, or whether or not something’s infringing. Allegations of infringement can be serious legal matters, so you may want to speak to an attorney if you have any questions.

You can try contacting the seller directly through Etsy Messages to try to work this out amicably.

To report infringement, you can use our Etsy Reporting Portal.

If you are having trouble determining which property type is appropriate for your intellectual property, this article may help; claims regarding the image, name or likeness of an individual may be considered a right of publicity infringement and can be submitted under "Other."

Additionally, this article provides a walkthrough of how to use the Portal, along with a step by step video, which you might find helpful: How to Report Intellectual Property Infringement

Please let me know if you have any questions about our policies.

I represent the intellectual property rights of artist Michael Whelan, a prominent book cover illustrator and fine artist.

Michael’s name is being used to advertise AI generated products on your platform. These product images were created using his name to prompt technology that used his art without permission for training. You’ll find this to be particularly problematic because Michael is a leading figure in the debate surrounding generative AI (see the New York Times feature story in which he featured prominently:

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/04/books/booksupdate/ai-books-illustration.html)

Our experiences dealing with copyright complaints with Etsy have generally been quick and painless, however, that changed recently due to Etsy’s misguided policy on generative AI.

There is currently no way to report violations like this through your DMCA form. I’ve tried to report from the product page but have received no response. I would appreciate your assistance addressing this concern as it affects your entire community of creators.

These are the products that are using Michael’s name that need to be taken down:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4474885010/autumn-river-panorama-canvas-print-misty

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4348049593/blue-heron-canvas-art-anime-style-bird

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4456574376/red-lava-river-panoramic-canvas-print

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4344747900/dark-fantasy-forest-print-enchanted

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4395199991/mystical-forest-ferns-on-moss-covered

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4374506224/whimsical-highland-cow-toilet-print

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4455813091/stag-canvas-print-dark-fantasy-forest

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4441386750/surreal-sunset-flower-square-canvas

I’m an authorized representative of the artist and declare under the penalty of perjury that statements made here are true.

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Anne Marble @annemarbleaar.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I have received my first ever copy of The Baker Street Journal in the mail. 🥹 That settles it. I'm wearing my Sherlock Holmes T-shirt to trivia tonight.

The latest copy of The Baker Street Journal with cover art showing Ron Howard as Sherlock Holmes.

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⛧ Mother Suspiria ⛧ (Stina Marie) @stinasdemons.com · 01/07/2026

So, if you want a vintage poster of one of these *many* READ campaigns, the ALA has partnered with Heritage Auctions to sell 240 of them, some signed. Somebody buy me the spooky Michael J Fox reading Stephen King one, please 😁

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Anne Marble @annemarbleaar.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Picture this. I'm in the living room, watching the BBC live version of "1984" (with Peter Cushing, André Morell, Yvonne Mitchell, and Donald Pleasence) with my brother. We're in the middle of the intense interrogation scene between André Morell and Peter Cushing. (If you know, you know. 😬)

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Anne Marble @annemarbleaar.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Remember the aged dying Darth Vader in “Return of the Jedi”? This is what actor Sebastian Shawlooked like when younger. 🥰 www.imdb.com/name/nm07899...

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Chris Nelder @chrisnelder.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Just because you're not paying attention to the creeping incursion of the fascist surveillance state doesn't mean it's not paying close attention to you. DOGE has rebuilt some of the federal government’s most sensitive websites with visitor-tracking software. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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‘It’s dangerous and it’s going to erode trust’: redesign of US government websites stokes surveillance fears

The National Design Studio, staffed by Doge veterans, installed visitor-tracking software on vital federal websites

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Anne Marble @annemarbleaar.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I finally watched a movie in which actor Richard Wordsworth does not die! Also, in this movie, his character did not go through horrible torture. He still looked like he needed to eat more. 🥺

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Anne Marble @annemarbleaar.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I got so annoyed with OneDrive issues today that I yelled at my computer. I sounded like some of the guys from "The Stone Tape." I wish I had remembered to shout, "It's in the COMPUTER!!!" 😂 But at least I didn't bug Jane Asher.

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