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it's been great in recent years to see new venues like Ancillary Review of Books, Typebar &c. appearing to uphold this whole sphere of discourse (there have been periods where at least to me it felt like it was Strange Horizons carrying the torch on their own)

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 14h

EXCITED for the novella collection!! 🌈📚

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 14h

Also it should go without saying that I think this is cruel and unusual punishment and that they should never EVER try this again wtf.

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 14h

Can you imagine losing consciousness as they carry out your death sentence...and then regaining consciousness a week later in a different place?? Like, how does your brain even process that??

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Darcie Little Badger @littlebadger.bsky.social · 17h

IT‘S MY BOOK BIRTHDAY!!!!

Cover of children of owl with the Kirkus quote “a magical story that both haunts and enchants”

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 22h

I'm excited for this book, too!!

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 22h

YES. A good, very basic overview of what is happening with tech companies.

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Horned Lark Press @hornedlarkpress.com · 06/10/2026

One month before an election has us feeling some kind of way. It’s a mood. Tired of techbros and the one percent buying governments and need a world where they don’t win? We got you. Stories by @lilithsaintcrow.com, @jomiles.bsky.social, & @marissalingen.bsky.social. Out now wherever you buy books!

Books to give you a little hope and inspire you to fight oppressive systems:
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THE FINAL CHRONICLE OF YENEH
A DUBIOUS CLAMOR

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The Final
Chronicle of Yeneh by Jo Miles
Alien first contact tangles up with portal fantasy in this lush, adventurous tale, perfect for anyone who grew up dreaming of visiting Narnia or traveling to the stars.

Let's talk about the connection between colonialism and capitalism
Sci-fi rewilding
Nepo-baby redemption arc
A socialist xeno biologist
Incredible world building

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The Final
Chronicle of Yeneh by Jo Miles
Alien first contact tangles up with portal fantasy in this lush, adventurous tale, perfect for anyone who grew up dreaming of visiting Narnia or traveling to the stars.

Let's talk about the connection between colonialism and capitalism
Sci-fi rewilding
Nepo-baby redemption arc
A socialist xeno biologist
Incredible world building

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A Dubious Clamor by Marissa Lingen
Enjoy a world of sorcerous aunts, musical magic, and moody swords in this delightful tale of finding one's balance in an unbalanced world.

Pining for your ex
Immigrants: we get the job done
Enchanted swords, fed up harpies
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The power of community

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Or maybe they eat out every meal and never cook for themselves, idk. But they're not heading to the Pack'n'Save on coupon day, and I wish they would stop trying to pretend like they are.

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

What it usually exposes is that they are too rich to bother with noticing their grocery bill, and that someone else is doing the shopping for them. I don't know why politicians try to pretend they are regular middle class people - because they are fooling literally no one. #NZpol

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

"What do you spend on groceries?" is such an excellent question to ask an incumbent politician. Because if they answer truthfully, then they have to defend the outrageous prices of groceries. If they lie with a # too low, they look foolish because we all know what our grocery bill is. BUT...

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A good and interesting article about trying to protect children from AI tech and data-harvesting in public schools.

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Evelyndroid's Aperture Science and Bugge-Finding 🏳️‍⚧️🕷️ @apsciencebylyn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I'm thinking about entering some photos into a local art show exhibiting Florida's biodiversity next year, and the hardest part is choosing which of my vast assortment of silly creatures the people need to see Like this perky Geolycosa 🖤 #EmotionalSupportSpood #Arachtober

Little grey burrowing wolf spider, barely poking her head out of her volcano-esque burrow in the white sand

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

But it seems like most people get a BYD for affordability and reliability.

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

What we did was just keep our eye on trade me for used cars and then bought an EV that was in our price range when one showed up, without being too picky about what it was. Had to fly to Aukland to do it, but it was worth it.

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Lesbian Death Bed: The Bed that Eats Pussy (pro orph) @bitterkarella.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

TRAGIC NEWS!!!! today is the LAST day that you can preorder Quaint Folk... because it debuts tomorrow! If you miss today, you can now longer preorder it, you can only order it... like a fool! www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/bitte...

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Quaint Folk

Quaint Folk is a sharply satirical queer folk horror novel that peels back the idyllic veneer of a seemingly perfect island town to reveal the rot beneath, f...

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I have this pre-ordered and I cannot wait to get my grubby mitts on it!! 📚🌈 #amwriting

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Smooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

when ai leaves u behind

7 panel comic.

Panel 1:
A Red Guy with AI across his chest looks like he’s about to run away. A Yellow Guy stands next to him. Red Guy says “I’m the future, buddy. You comin’?”
Yellow Guy replies “Nah”

Panel 2:
Red Guy is almost out of the panel. He leans in and says “Enjoy getting left behind, pal”
Yellow Guy replies “ok”

Panel 3:
Yellow Guy stands alone.

Panel 4:
Close up on Yellow Guy, there is a quiet “huff-huff-huff” noise coming from behind him

Panel 5:
Yellow Guy turns to look behind him

Panel 6:
Close up on Yellow Guy’s face as if from the point of view of an attacker.
Yellow Guy yells “Jesus Christ”

Panel 7:
AI Red Guy is now chasing the Yellow Guy.
Red Guy: “Use me”
Yellow Guy “No”
Red Guy “USE ME”

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Nope @the-false-prophet.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The internet early days literally felt like magic I remember going on an IRC board and we were all new to it, like baby horses learning to walk It was exciting, scary, disruptive.. all the feelings AI is fucking boring because it's regurgitation of stolen ideas It doesn't excite me at all

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Eddie Clark @dreddieclark.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Zealandia today. Got some great shots (those tieke and tui ones in particular). *Lots* of kaka around the place. Part of it is spring, but I also think taking the feeders away mean they are more widely distributed across the valley.

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Elise (they/them)🇦🇺 🏳️‍⚧️ @eliseswords.eurosky.social · 04/10/2026

There's still plenty of room for more Trans authors in this SciFi & Fantasy bundle. Also, I forgot to say in the criteria below; Romance and NSFW which also has a SciFi/ Fantasy plot is welcome.

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It's already Sunday in Aotearoa but here's Kip for your #Caturday 🐱

A tabby and white cat curled up asleep on a folded up scarf on top of a white bookshelf.

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This book is great! I hope you all check it out. And illustrations?!?! Fancy!! #pukapuka 📚🌈

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I don't really recommend the pen brand, though. Lots of shades, but the quality is poor. They tear up the paper if you're not careful, and the tips are easily destroyed. But they're very inexpensive!!

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

New mandala pattern... Trying some neons this time. Greens and pinks.

A coloring book mandala which has been divided into irregular sections by pen, and then colored with contrasting color schemes. One with green shades, and one with pink shades. Pens are laying alongside.

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Got the same! Hard to believe there are people out there who DON'T get this result, but I guess they're not taking quizzes and posting on SM.

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's SO beautiful and good!! Very nice. 👻

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Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 30/09/2026

BREAKING NEWS: “Do geese see God” is a palindrome

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Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thank YOU. I believe profoundly that the only correct response to pleasure is gratitude rather than guilt

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Horror fans know the true horror is transphobia 👍

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emily blight 🐦‍⬛ @threnody.northsky.social · 28/09/2026

“i don’t want some other kid putting thoughts into my kid’s head that lead to a harder life.” well, first of all, stop working so fucking hard to make being trans a harder life, you piece of shit. second of all, if you can’t handle talking to your kid about gender you probably shouldn’t have a kid.

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

M/M romances were everywhere, but sapphic fic was harder to find. I wanted there to be more of it in the world, because that's what I wanted to be reading. 🧡🤍🩷

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Arachne 🏳️‍🌈 @cayemarsh.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My name. It's K with a C. 😁 Caye Marsh. Author of Station in the Sky, shortlisted for the Small Spec Book Awards this year. @specawards.bsky.social books2read.com/station-in-t...

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Available now at your favorite digital store!

Station in the Sky: a post-apocalyptic journey by Caye Marsh

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