Reposted by Astrid BearAsawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · 08/10/2026This is petty and least important aspect of this but: I reported on this years ago and the trump campaign falsely denied the reporting, and now via Hegseth they’re just doing it. Monstrous 261567430
Reposted by Astrid BearJohn Picacio @johnpicacio.bsky.social · 08/10/2026🧵 Attention, Fellow SFF Artists and Authors -- here is my response to Must Read Magazines, after they presented an Asimov's art contract expecting me to waive all Moral Rights and Copyright to my art. And, I would strongly advise the following to my fellow pros…. 1/ 431133511
Reposted by Astrid BearJohn Scalzi @scalzi.com · 08/10/2026Vote early and in person, folks. If you're in a "vote by mail" state and can deliver your mail-in vote directly rather than relying on USPS this year, do it. Otherwise get it into the mail at the earliest possible date. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comThe Postal Service is slowing delivery. Will your mail ballot be affected?Democracy Docket mapped the affected zip codes. 38799336
Reposted by Astrid BearKasey Gifford @kaseygifford.bsky.social · 07/10/2026To put this in perspective chestnut trees used to be dominant species in the United States. Billions of trees were killed by fungal blight and now fully grown America chestnuts are functionally extinct. There is no getting them back. Ever. All for a data center. www.gadgetreview.com/one-of-ameri...gadgetreview.comOne of America’s Last Chestnut Groves Is About to Be Destroyed for a Data CenterA rare 200-tree American chestnut grove in West Virginia may be cleared for data-center development, but the project denies the site is on its land. 8536672199
Reposted by Astrid BearVictoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 30/09/2026Your 3rd dose today of Anthropic settlement madness (at least from me). Authors, CHECK YOUR CLAIMS! Your situation may have changed, per this email from the settlement administrator that some authors are receiving (subject heading: Anthropic Copyright Settlement: Allocation Updates) 17128104
Reposted by Astrid BearMark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 19/09/2026SHOUT-OUT to all proud members of the MAGA-Resistance Movement in their defense of the Kennedy Center. It will NEVER have the Orange Felon's name on it, just as it will continue to be the Gulf of MEXICO, Lake ONTARIO & the Department of DEFENSE. #AccountabilityIn45Days 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 277115772619
Astrid Bear @astridbear.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Claire Clairmont — foolish child or insufferable fool? 000
Astrid Bear @astridbear.bsky.social · 11/09/2026I used to make collect phone calls on a payphone. You cannot scare me. 051
Reposted by Astrid BearPaul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.com · 09/09/2026Astrophotographer Adam (AJ) Smadi caught this image a few hours ago from Washington state. A thin crescent Moon, sunlight illuminating the rugged lunar surface. And 2,400 times farther away—and on the other side of the Sun—mighty Jupiter, and its moons Io (left) and Ganymede (right). 187165485089
Reposted by Astrid BearCourtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 08/09/2026The settlement administrators have written back and explained to me that indeed, if you select either "author" or "author loan-out company" as your entity when you first signed up, it will assume that there is a silent publisher, unless you say that you are the sole owner of the work. 5306194
Reposted by Astrid BearCourtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 08/09/2026Authors who are members of the class in the Anthropic Settlement, please be aware that if you have a work in the settlement which has multiple authors but is self-published (or the rights have reverted), the settlement allocation is buggy. Explanation below 2210175
Reposted by Astrid BearElle Cordova @ellecordova.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I am the very model of a modern day typographer A font take on the tune “Modern Major General” by Gilbert & Sullivan #typography #fonts #graphicdesign 24550441567
Astrid Bear @astridbear.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Apple butter! I have a recipe from and older Joy of Cooking that calls for spices and cider vinegar, and it's fabulous. 000
Reposted by Astrid BearVictoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 06/09/2026Guidance from the @authorsguild.org on navigating the Anthropic settlement claims portal; they also offer guidance for authors of educational works, and why authors w/ rights reversions may be seeing publisher claims authorsguild.org/news/importa...authorsguild.orgImportant Information Regarding Anthropic Copyright Settlement Claim NoticesAs part of the claims reconciliation process in the Anthropic copyright class action lawsuit, the settlement administrator sent out notices this week to all claimants summarizing each of their claims,... 36463
Astrid Bear @astridbear.bsky.social · 05/09/2026@courtneymilan.com Do you know what the status is for works that have not received emails in the past few days re: allocations? I'm handling two estates (Poul Anderson and Greg Bear), one has received notices for all titles, the other, only a few. #anthropic 000
Astrid Bear @astridbear.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Just the keep the record straight, Marc Laidlaw is now in the Los Angeles area. 010
Reposted by Astrid BearVictoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 03/09/2026I know I already posted about this...but to reiterate: Anthropic copyright settlement authors, PLEASE contact me (Writer Beware) if your publisher is making a claim on a book whose rights have reverted, or claiming anything other than a 50/50 split on an in-contract book. beware@sfwa.org 17452363
Reposted by Astrid BearLawrence Schimel @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social · 01/09/2026My dad (92 years old!) has lost his lease in #NYC because building was sold. He must be out of the office by end of the year. So if you or anyone you know might be interested in #vintage #beads, #stones, #crystals, #chain, or other #jewelry parts or supplies, check out CJSSales.com Please share! 35439436
Astrid Bear @astridbear.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Nice shot! They are so uncooperative, it’s hard to get a photo this good. 010
Reposted by Astrid BearM. Belanger @sethanikeem.bsky.social · 26/08/2026“How will we ever replace them?” FUND. THE. ARTS. 2394793249
Reposted by Astrid BearMichelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Scientists of the Nautilus research ship capture a Big Fin Squid on camera, at 5454m (17’800 ft) depth. This was their live reaction: 🔊 #AGoodPlace 281069268
Reposted by Astrid BearDickgirl Van Dyke @trashwytch.bsky.social · 24/07/2026My sister just released her game, if you want a short horror visual novel with a few puzzles and lots of ways to die! Mostly works on Steam Deck! store.steampowered.com/app/4317240/...store.steampowered.comJamie and Marley Die A Lot on SteamA short visual novel inspired by RPG Maker horror. You and your sickly best friend are trapped in a supernatural cave system, and it seems like the only way out might be past a series of puzzles. Assu... 051
Reposted by Astrid BearCaroline M. Yoachim @carolinemyoachim.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Washington (state) friends! Our primary is on August 4th, and by now your ballot should have arrived in the mail. Didn't get one? You can contact your local county elections office if you need a new ballot or did not receive the original ballot: www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vo... #votesos.wa.govCounty Elections Offices in Washington State | WA Secretary of State 478
Astrid Bear @astridbear.bsky.social · 08/07/2026My condolences on the loss of your friend. She sounds amazing. 010
Reposted by Astrid BearLiz Argall @lizargall.bsky.social · 08/06/2026When supporting folks in disasters, it’s helpful to remember you’re also donating to help prevent abductions & exploitations that abusers will do in any situation. If Weinstein files pissed you off, donating to any Reputable #ebola cause helps w biosecurity & how some exploit vulnerable situations 011
Reposted by Astrid BearStrategic Tape Reserve @strategictaper.bsky.social · 07/06/2026They should build loads of data centers all over the place that contain huge quantities of books that people can borrow for free if they fill out a form to get a data center card and promise to return the books on time and don’t make too much noise in the data center. 1164635912
Reposted by Astrid BearErica Joy Astrella @ericajoy.astrel.la · 01/06/2026california is gonna have so many mail in ballots that don’t get counted because people don’t know the new USPS rules that are impacting mail in voting. tl;dr don’t put your ballot in the mail today, find a ballot drop box. www.kqed.org/news/1208537...kqed.orgStill Need to Mail Your Primary Ballot? Don’t Rely on USPS, Officials Say | KQEDState officials are warning that some ballots mailed too close to Election Day might not be counted. Here are other recommended ways to submit your ballot instead. 6640752937
Reposted by Astrid BearFrank Catalano @frankcatalano.bsky.social · 15/05/2026My late friend Vonda N. McIntyre's final novel is out. GeekWire's @b0yle.bsky.social has the details. And "The Curve of the World" is important to the Clarion West Writers Workshop, too, which Vonda founded and benefits from its publication. www.geekwire.com/2026/after-d...geekwire.comSeven years after her death, sci-fi pioneer’s last novel bridges Minoan and Pacific Northwest historyClarion West celebrates posthumous publication of 'The Curve of the World,' a different kind of Odyssey by Seattle author Vonda N. McIntyre. 0147
Astrid Bear @astridbear.bsky.social · 10/05/2026I had a similar find a few years ago on the Interurban Trail north of Seattle. Still wondering about it. 020
Astrid Bear @astridbear.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Yes, that’s George Alec Effinger. Also in the photo are Alex and Phyllis Eisenstein. 000
Reposted by Astrid BearThe Trandalorian @charliejaneanders.com · 12/04/2026Locus Magazine is an essential institution for anyone who loves SFF books. They only have two days left of their fundraiser and they're still 50 percent short of their goal: www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/... Please support them if you can! Any amount helps! <3indiegogo.comLocus Mag: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror 2026 by Locus Publications - IndiegogoCelebrating and uplifting authors, artists, and story -- the guide to the world's imagination. 34739
Astrid Bear @astridbear.bsky.social · 29/03/2026#NoKings in Everett, WA. A couple of thousand people holding signs along Broadway following a rally at the civic Plaza. 0263
Astrid Bear @astridbear.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Not a great picture of you and Bean, but here is proof! Bonus: cherry blossoms. 020
