MEG @djelibeybi-meg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026For those of us who *don’t* wear our glasses in the shower, I wish manufacturers would label shampoo, conditioner, body wash, etc. IN BIG WRITING. Especially so in hotels where the product is unfamiliar. /rant 120
MEG @djelibeybi-meg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Special day today. I used the back left burner on the hob. 110
Reposted by MEGJoanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Unsolicited writing advice, no. 622: The only way to be a writer is to write. The other stuff - going to literary parties, commenting on other writers, talking loudly about the state of the modern novel, developing bizarre authorial quirks - if it doesn’t include *actual writing*, it’s just cosplay. 621625
MEG @djelibeybi-meg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Is there an antivirus/ malware tool for removing AI From programmes, apps, and files? There should be. 000
Reposted by MEGMattie Lee 👻 @mattielee.bsky.social · 11/09/2026And now you're singing it, too. 🤣 317352
MEG @djelibeybi-meg.bsky.social · 27/08/2026The first movie I ever saw which starred Tim Curry was Blue Money. Bit of a clunker overall but his performance as Larry the Taxi driver doing Mick Jagger is epic. RIP 000
MEG @djelibeybi-meg.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Partner did a rain dance in the garden last night. The neighbours were highly amused. And it worked! 120
Reposted by MEGGretchen McCulloch @gretchenmcculloch.com · 05/08/2026One of the great joys of my adult life has been realizing that I can just pick up a new skill every so often, take a fun little class in it weekly for a year or two, and simply enjoy meeting people and getting medium proficient and not attempting to become professional in it at all! 421811214
Reposted by MEGJasmine 🌌🔭 @astrojaz.bsky.social · 06/08/2026CURIOSITY HAS BEEN ON MARS FOR 14 YEARS!! HAPPY LANDIVERSARY CURIOSITY!! 904098704
Reposted by MEGMilton Keynes Literary Festival @mklitfest.bsky.social · 31/07/2026International bestseller @sarahpinborough.bsky.social is back with a murder mystery unlike any other - a psychological thriller full of secrets and suspense. Join her in conversation with @caztricks.bsky.social to discover why They Say a Girl Died Here. 032
Reposted by MEGDaniel Eke @lifeanduniverse.bsky.social · 01/08/2026I know I have quite a small reach on here but is there anyone on here who is a Doctor Who fan based in the South West? I have a lot of old stuff from my childhood and I’m looking to downsize, would like to pass as much of it onto a loving home if possible 82671
Reposted by MEGjessamyn @librarian.bsky.social · 31/07/2026I work at a public library. People who want to use AI seem to have no trouble doing so. People who don't want to use AI have a harder time. I crowdsourced and then finalized this document "How to disable or avoid intrusive AI" and then gave it a short URL: notoai.org Please pass along if it's useful 193126167999
Reposted by MEGTits McGee @scientits.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Oh my God, this is not a drill - LinkedIn has added 'seems like AI slop' as an option on posts Genuinely thought it was a joke until I clicked on a few posts 1154479753
Reposted by MEGMicro SF/F by O. Westin @microsff.com · 26/07/2026A spaceship landed in the park. A door dilated and a distraught alien emerged. "What's happened to the library? It's gone! The one thing your civilization had going-" "They moved to a new building," a passer-by said. "Don't you have ways of finding these things out?" "Yes. I ask at the library." 348695
MEG @djelibeybi-meg.bsky.social · 25/07/2026I have a favourite DVD made by friends twenty years ago. Do any of my contacts know of a good, quick, service who can add subtitles to it now that my hearing is shot? P.s. No AI recs please. 010
Reposted by MEGDiane Duane @diane.dianeduane.com · 23/07/2026Over at #Ebooks Direct: our Summer Reading #Sale is on! Everything's ridiculously discounted —works from the #YoungWizards universe, from the #LGBTQ #MiddleKingdoms series, and lots more! And our Whole Bookstore Sale is still on. Stop in and grab a bargain! ebooks.direct/pages/our-su... 12829
Reposted by MEGBen Jeapes @benjeapes.bsky.social · 22/07/2026It's Book Quote Wednesday and the word is DECIDE. Having invaded England at the height of their Civil War, General Dhon Do also has some personal business to attend to. #alternatehistory #englishcivilwar www.benjeapes.com/index.php/no... Hear me read a longer extract at benjeapes.substack.com. 035
Reposted by MEGDr. Thomas D. Lee @thomasdlee.bsky.social · 12/07/2026PEOPLE OF THE SOUTHWEST. On Tuesday 21st of July I'll be in talking to @starkholborn.bsky.social at @mrbsemporium.bsky.social in Bath about my new book THE KNIGHT WATCH. Ticket sales are looking a bit thin on the ground at the moment so please share far and wide! mrbsemporium.com/events/2026/...mrbsemporium.comThe Knight Watch with Thomas D. Lee - Mr B's EmporiumWe’re delighted to welcome bestselling author Thomas D. Lee to Mr B’s for his new novel, The Knight Watch. From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Perilous Times (a huge Team B fave!), comes this ... 02121
MEG @djelibeybi-meg.bsky.social · 14/07/2026“Verify your age” Booked a holiday in Cornwall for myself and hubby using Ceefax 010
Reposted by MEGJuliet E McKenna @julietemckenna.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Here's an offer that's surely too good to miss? The Best of British SF/F bundle. storybundle.com/blog/2026bes... You'll spot The Green Man's Heir, and Fight like a Girl #2 from @wtpress.bsky.social Looking at the roster I'm thinking, 'read that, it's great, ooh, so's that, and that, and that...' 😁 03019
Reposted by MEGMicro SF/F by O. Westin @microsff.com · 02/07/2026** Neat! A starter pack of all us 2026 Hugo Award finalists on BlueSky! Lots of interesting people, podcasts, fanzines, and magazines for you to follow. (In case you hadn't heard, I'm a finalist for Best Fan Writer this year - I'm listed by name, not moniker.) ** 48922
Reposted by MEGZooniverse @zooniverse.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Zooniverse has reached an extraordinary milestone: 1 BILLION classifications contributed by volunteers! Want to learn how 1 billion classifications have made a real-world impact? Read our blog post and learn why we’re excited for what’s next: blog.zooniverse.org/2026/06/29/o...blog.zooniverse.orgOne BILLION Classifications!We are SO happy to announce that Zooniverse has reached an extraordinary milestone: 1 BILLION classifications contributed by volunteers!To give you a sense of what an extraordinary milestone this i… 44617
Reposted by MEGMicro SF/F by O. Westin @microsff.com · 28/06/2026"You have tampered in the Gods' domain!" the god shouted. "Well, maybe, but you gods tamper in the human domain all the time!" "That's... That's different!" "How?" "We are Gods! It's what we do!" "And we are human. Likewise." "I..." The god sighed. "Fair. But keep it quiet, okay?" 5479122
Reposted by MEGDan Hon @danhon.com · 12/06/2026OCEANIA HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY CLOSE TO A DEAL WITH EURASIA 136126952787
Reposted by MEGMicro SF/F by O. Westin @microsff.com · 12/06/2026** Since its been asked again: If you want to illustrate, animate, stage, or otherwise adapt one of my microstories, you have permission to do so as long as I am credited as the author, and it is non-commercial. (I love seeing fan art, if you're comfortable with showing me.) 1/2 ** 224129
Reposted by MEGJoanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Nice cup of tea in the garden: twenty minutes or so to spare. You know what that means, Bluesky: #Storytime. 29920
Reposted by MEGJoanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Here's something nice: BROKEN LIGHT for just 99p on Kindle UK till the end of the onth! www.amazon.co.uk/Broken-Light...amazon.co.ukBroken Light: The explosive and unforgettable novel from the million copy bestselling author eBook : Harris, Joanne: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle StoreBroken Light: The explosive and unforgettable novel from the million copy bestselling author eBook : Harris, Joanne: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store 74217
Reposted by MEGDiane Duane @diane.dianeduane.com · 02/06/2026Status report, "For #PrideMonth" dep't: Just to let folks know that for all of June 2026, the #Ebooks Direct #Pride Package has been really *ridiculously* discounted! Details here: www.tumblr.com/dduane/81834...tumblr.comPost by @dduane · 1 image💬 0 🔁 8 ❤️ 15 · ...Have to snicker a little when, in order to fit the fifth member of the core marriage into the shot, I have to stick him half a mile away... Anyway. This is just to let everybo… 05323
Reposted by MEGDavid Slack @slack2thefuture.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Hilarious and deeply insightful writing by @brianphillips.lol. 3042721644
Reposted by MEGKieran @toadally.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Every year for Pride, I repost Hue. I made him to send love and comfort to those who feel Pride isn’t for them because they aren’t out. You matter, you are valid, and it’s ok if you aren’t ready yet. Coming out is not a requirement for being part of this community. Happy Pride 🌈 100166397231
Reposted by MEGLev Parikian @levparikian.bsky.social · 26/05/2026On the grounds that there’s no bad time to share this video of a squirrel having a jolly good go, here’s this video of a squirrel having a jolly good go 32738202
Reposted by MEGChris Lintott @chrislintott.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Go out! Look up! Enjoy the Moon! Watch how it changes from night to night (I've had a great view of the first quarter Moon from the garden the last couple of nights). Do not worry about 'special' events like a mini blue strawberry latte hedgehog Moon. Just go and look whenever you like! 🔭 1013136
Reposted by MEGMurphy's Lawyer @menageri.org.uk · 24/05/2026Posting this with a heavy heart. Richard (and his wife Marion, who predeceased him). were wonderful people and a key part of my getting involved in fandom. Please reboost far and wide. Poster details in alt-text. 28464
Reposted by MEGMicro SF/F by O. Westin @microsff.com · 23/05/2026The goat carries a castle on its back. From a distance, it looks like a model, the size of an apple box; if you get close, the castle suddenly towers over you. Many assume a mage misheard a request for a moat. Regardless, the castle has withstood all attacks for centuries. The goat wanders on. 123666
Reposted by MEGWeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 19/05/2026We only rate dogs. This is a precious little seal. She is laying on the beach and everything. Please be more respectful of our craft, and only send dogs. Thank you… 12/10 (IG: jaynjoyyy) 1328275800
Reposted by MEGEric Ravenscraft @lordravenscraft.bsky.social · 14/05/2026still not quite over the fact that i watched 15 year olds get sued for millions of dollars for downloading twelve songs and now we all have to accept AI slop because every tech company in the known universe decided that IP laws don't exist now that they're inconvenient for them 87175156742
Reposted by MEGPaul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.com · 04/05/2026NASA just dropped more than 12,000 photos from the Artemis II mission. It'll take me a few days to go through them all, but so far it's one stunner after another. Link: eol.jsc.nasa.gov/SearchPhotos... Credit: NASA/Artemis II Crew (h/t @jonostrower.com) 6571542709
Reposted by MEGEmma Evans @trance.bsky.social · 04/05/2026NINE DAYS and bluesky cannot help? I do not believe this. I believe there's an expert around here for every single thing. 06160
Reposted by MEGÖrjan @cunobaros.bsky.social · 03/05/2026In case you feel the traditional world order isn't crumbling in weird ways, did you know China's table tennis team just lost to Sweden? 241
Reposted by MEGDiane Duane @diane.dianeduane.com · 02/05/2026So, friends: I promised I'd tell the story. Now I shall. Let a (former) psych nurse tell you the true (gods help us) story of a night in a big-time NYC emergency room: and the arrival of The Man With The Bloomingdales Bag. (1/n) 161563573
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