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xap @exapno.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Best AI* advertising I've seen today! 💙🫖 *Attempted Illustration (by non-illustrator/visual artist) (also, their Inflammation Rescue improves my life daily)

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Seanan McGuire @seananmcguire.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The trouble with book tour is that I can't properly promote and shout about upcoming events when I'm on airplanes and running from one location to the next. Fun fun fun. But! Come see me tomorrow night in Redmond, WA for fun, and the kind of exhaustion that comes only from too much travel.

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Seattle Torrent @seattletorrent.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Forever a Warrior 👏 Congratulations to Mikyla Grant-Mentis for being inducted into the Merrimack Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend!

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kith books @kithbooks.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

reupping this because I'm seeing disability calls with no alt text again

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High Priestess, Low Patience @cheriepriest.com · 22/09/2026

Seattle area people! Anybody got room to foster a mom and some wee little puppies?

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xap @exapno.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Good summary of the weekend <3 (and as so often true from Kate, good reminder <3 )

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Friday Afternoon Tea @fridaytea.com · 18/09/2026

Ok nerds, BE COOL. We are opening another DCC tea flight preorder round. Last time, we sold nearly one thousand and it took a ton of labor to pull off. I’m not putting that on the team again until after the holidays, but we hear you and you CAN sign up now. ☕️💣🙌 www.fridaytea.com/products/def...

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PREORDER FOR FEBRUARY 2027! Defeat the Dungeon: The Complete Dungeon C

This is a Preorder! Warning: all other items ordered on the same invoice will be held to ship when this item is finished! We anticipate these boxes will ship in February of 2027. Depending on demand, they may ship as late as March 2027. These are high-labor boxes to create and demand is usually very high. Thank you in

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Sam Haney Press @samhainpress.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Calling all #WhiteWolf & other #TTRPG fans: Halloween is coming up! So it's the perfect time to run "Halloween in Shady Oaks," a sandboxy #ChangelingTheDreaming one-shot I designed specifically for younger players & those new to the system/setting! PWYW at www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...

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DriveThruRPG - The Largest RPG Download Store!

Your one-stop online shop for new and vintage RPG products from the top publishers, delivered fresh to your desktop in electronic format.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It's ALIVE! Check out the Octocon 2026 programme featuring lots of panels, talks, workshops, readings, crafting sessions, discussion groups, games, and Meet the Creator sessions where you can chat informally with our guests, both in Cork and online! 🥳 prog.octocon.com #Octocon2026 #Speirgorm

Text of image: The Octocon 2026 Programme is LIVE! Check out everything going on in Cork and online on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October at https://prog.octocon.com
Background is a soothing purple with stylised images of Cork landmarks in black across the bottom, joined by a white giant robot and dragon. A green UFO hovers above the text.

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xap @exapno.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Available on iTunes, Google Play and most other places you can get podcasts. We can be heard Wednesday at 6am and 9pm Central on scifi.radio. filkcast.blogspot.com

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ngoziu @ngoziu.com · 15/09/2026

Now it's time to rec my books to your friends—hello! Do you like gay hockey, or body swapping, or a screwball comedy about art kids, or DC Comic superheroes? www.ngoziu.com/books 📚

The covers of the graphic novels Check, Please! books 1 & 2, FLIP, Bunt!, Barda and Orion.

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xap @exapno.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Pretty sure my system dislikes me right now, _know_ the needle-adverse part of my brain does, but FutureMe appreciates it (or will) (Besides giving blood & knee injections Wed, got my flu shot on Sat & new COVID vaxx this am. More spacing would've given system less to juggle, but needs must)

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🏳️‍⚧️”Fall Futch”🦾 @faefutchauntie.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It's not complicated, either you think trans folks, adults and children deserve full civil and human rights of thier cis counterparts. Or you don't. Your call.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/09/2026

More adulting the rest of the week, so playing catch-up again :D Thursday was mostly home-work style (plus one shared errand-run), Friday's errands were fun and then we got to see Alec (creaturaemagicus.com) do a show at SoulFood Coffeehouse! Fun […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

Alexander James Adams, a laughing man with silver hair in a flowing purple shirt, black pants & boots, and silver overcoat & waist sash is seated on a tall stool on a small stage, with a large black monitor speaker in front of him. He is playing a brown guitar and obviously enjoying himself.

Alexander James Adams, a white man with silver hair in a flowing purple shirt, black pants & boots, and silver overcoat & waist sash, is standing on a small stage playing a wood fiddle.

Some small red-violet snapdragon flowers are starting to bloom at the top of a green stem. Three small buds are waiting to open as well, and several brown seed pods can be seen below on the next stalk.

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Tanya Huff @tanyahuff.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Barnes and Noble is running a pre-order special on SAVED BY THE SPELL (contemporary/AU fantasy standalone) over the 9th to the 11th of September. (Because I have a tenuous grasp on the date, I totally forgot to mention this yesterday.)

On the right, the cover of SAVED BY THE SPELL, a classroom with an eye looking out of the blackboard and a bunch of swirly magiky stuff. Some of the desks are warped. There's an apple on the teacher's desk. No one actually gives her an apple in the book, but...visual shorthand. The text across the bottom of the book reads, author of Direct Descendant.

Text reads: Barnes and Noble preorder sale. Discounts starting at 25% off. for B&N Premium and Reward members. With code PREORDER25 some exclusions may apply.

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Strange Horizons @strangehorizons.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Strange Horizons Fiction Submissions open on the 1st of October, 2026 at 3 p.m. UTC! The max word count per story will be 5,000 words. There will be a 1,000 story cap. Once we reach that number of submissions, the window will close. Link to more information ⬇️ strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

SOMEone was quite disgruntled today, probably because laundry meant their favorite nest was disrupted. I also managed some computer tweaking and catch up, with a bit of prep for next few days too. Yay Monday? #xaps2026 #CatsOfPixelfed

A brown tabby cat with white shoulders loafs on the arm of a burgundy recliner. Her head is turned away distainfully.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/09/2026

Rather crappy night (sadly not just me either) made much of today rather a struggle, but did make it through. Even made it out to our farmer's market (with help), and was greeted by a new flower on we-thought-all-done plant 😊 Bonus chats with friends, happy […] [Original post on pixelfed.social]

Two pinkish-salmonish flowers on the end of a green stem hover above a cement walkway on a bright sunny day.

Illustration of a pink and purple dolphin floating in cartoon water drawn by The Latest Kate, from her 2026 page-a-day calendar. The September 4th page reminds us "every effort counts"

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xap @exapno.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It's another Bandcamp Friday, where all monies go to the ARTISTS, the creators - helping them live & eat & add to the beauty & wonder we need to keep us going. Share your favs, and find many other filkish/fannish folk at www.mapcase.org/bclinks/ #Filk #FilkMusic #SupportMusicians #SupportMusic

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S. J. Tucker Music @sjtuckermusic.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Bandcamp is not in my good graces at the moment, so instead of caroling about Bandcamp Friday, imma invite yall to enjoy some other cool stuff in some other places for now. Thx, everyone. I’ll have more music directly available on my website soon. Here’s what I got for now! sjtucker.com

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S. J. Tucker

Home page of S. J. Tucker. songs, stories, community, wit, and magic.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026

Car-care, groceries, IF work, me-care....some lovely chats, some wonkiness, some #TinyJoy #xaps2026

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/09/2026

Aaaaaanndd - distracted evenings so missed again. Sunday included dress-shopping (ugh), dinner-making, Who and Hugos. Yesterday was more of the same, with chats with my youngest rather than Hugos. And Gracie Killed By Sunbeam #xaps2026 #xapCooks #TinyJoy #CatsOfPixelfed

A white and brown-tabby cat sprawls sleepily on the floor in a bright sunbeam.

A sheet pan full of cubed root vegetables ready for roasting, with heavy orange and pink coloring; the pink likely due at least in part to the dark red beets scattered throughout.

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xap @exapno.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

yes, please (reminder to all of us)

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xap @exapno.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Thread for jewelry / art folk - note Wholesale only, Must have Tax ID.

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xap @exapno.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Unca Ceej love! 💙💙💙

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Tyche Books 🇨🇦 @tychebooks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Today is the very last day to submit to Slapshots in Space & Magical Marathons!

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/08/2026

Made a new friend during this morning's run to the Farmers Market! Also lovely concert by Cathy (with visit from a neighbor), more bits from worldcon, more errands, and the start of a Ninth Doctor rewatch #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #happymaking #GoodPuppersAndHappyScritches

A VERY large floofy gold and white pupper with a pink leash sits politely looking at the camera, promising to pose nicely if you'll hurry with the picture and then reward her with MOAR SCRITCHES as SOON as you're done 😊 There is a worn red picnic bench in the background.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/08/2026

Due to tech issues I didn't get to watch any of the concert today but did get to see bits of a few panels from Worldcon, while also handling some of my own tasks. And after dinner was movie time. Happy Birthday Donald 😊 #xaps2026 #happymaking #TinyJoy

A large TV screen in a dark room showing a blue background and three dancing humans in yellow raincoats holding black umbrellas (part of the opening sequence from "Singin' in the Rain")

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xap @exapno.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Congratulations to all of this year's Pegasus Finalists! The online ballot is now open, and available at www.ovff.org/pegasus/2026... ! #Filk #FilkMusic #PegasusAwards

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xap @exapno.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Sadly true..... (also, Miles is posting a _great_ series of PWHL-Peanuts. _including_ alt-text. You should check out & appreciate their talent)

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/08/2026

Week not necessarily going as expected, but mostly not in bad ways even if busy so yay? And graced with some spectacular skies along the way (even if the clouds continued to thicken so no eclipse sightings here tonight). #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #happymaking #NaturesBeauty #ProjectTime #xapHelps

This evening's cloudy blue sky with spectacular lighting from the sun painting the center in shades of dusty blue and lilac and rose and white; the bottom is framed and underlined with black silhouettes of variously sized and shaped trees.

Last night's almost-Full Moon rises behind trees, lighting up a section of clouds and enhances the midnight-blue tone of the section above

A green exterior door with window leans against a porch railing while a white exterior door with a silver threshold (also in its frame) sits horizontally in front. Much of Tuesday was spent helping P remove the white one, clean the area, and fit the new green one.

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xap @exapno.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Portland OR (etc) people! You should go to this! And bring lots of friends to make up for the fact that I can't go 😉

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Crow's Nest Comics @crowsnest.quest · 25/08/2026

LET'S DO AN IMAGINATION LIBRARY DONATION DRIVE!!! Reply to this with a screenshot of your donation receipt (with personal info redacted plz!) of $20 or more that's made after 2:30 PM Pacific today and we'll donate a kids/YA graphic novel to queer kids in Tacoma, WA. donate.imaginationlibrary.com

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Make a donation and support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in communities around the world and help put more books into the hands of more children.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/08/2026

Laundry and logging catch-up and laughter (oh my?). Meanwhile Gracie spent some time in favorite hangouts (& made sure we knew about the owl) #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #CatsOfPixelfed

A brown tabby cat with white markings loafs sleepily on the arm of a burgundy recliner, in front of shelves holding many books

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/08/2026

Farmers market egg pick-up, tasty chicken tikka lunch, a pretty drive, happy future plans, and successful yummy dinner making (& eating) - all in all a decent day 😊 #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #xapCooks #NaturesBeauty

A half barrel planter mostly filled with small-leaf spiderwort with primarily green leaves speckled with small patches of pink.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/08/2026

Gracie says "you posted VEGGIES last #Caturday instead of me?!" (as if she doesn't usually hate me taking her pic 😆) #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #CatsOfPixelfed

A brown tabby cat with white markings is a standing on a grayish-brown woodlook floor, looking up at the camera with large eyes

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/08/2026

A few overdue bits handled (finally), short walk managed (slowly), brain fought (unsuccessfully), and dinner made (colorfully) - happy Friday? #xaps2026 #xapCooks #TastyProduce

A zucchini-crust pizza topped with mozzarella and slices of fresh zucchini, summer squash, sungold cherry tomato halves, and basil leaves from the deck.

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xap @exapno.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Join us next Saturday! 12 Noon PDT / 1pm MDT / 2pm CDT / 3pm EDT www.facebook.com/cathymcmusic #Filk #FilkMusic #FolkRock #PaganMusic #SingerSongwriter

Image promoting "Play Music On the Porch Day" taking place "Worldwide August 29, 2026" - the center bubble reads "Play For Peace" in various shades of green, while black text in the image corners tells us that Cathy McManamon will be streaming on her FB Music Page CathyMcMusic at 12 Noon PDT / 1pm MDT / 2pm CDT / 3pm EDT
https://www.facebook.com/cathymcmusic

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/08/2026

LOTS of car time today (sadly without hoped-for results). But also had a lovely chat with my youngest & some bits of #TinyJoy #xaps2026 #NaturesBeauty

Sunset colors the horizon line over the open waters of the Sound, as seen from a ferry rail

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Amy McNally @infamousfiddler.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

There is an extremely cool D&D event in 2 days, make sure you get tickets here: buy.acmeticketing.com/events/514/d...

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/08/2026

Today's visitor, and yesterday's Happy Gracie enjoying attention from her Favorite Petter #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #NatureLove #CatsOfPixelfed

A tan and brown butterfly seen on a window screen from the inside, with a green and brown yard visible behind.

Close up of a black window screen with a brown-toned butterfly spread out clinging to the other side.

A white and brown-tabby cat lies on a bed with eyes slitted in bliss as a white hand pets her.

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Have you supported Dublin 2029 yet? If not it’s time to do so! We will be having a rate rise for the cost of a Friend Support in 2 weeks, on the 2nd September 💸

A blue image with a drawing of a quarter of a planet on the bottom right corner. The planet is in a lighter blue with craters, outlined in black, with black stars and spots haloing it. There is white text in the middle, outlined in black which reads ‘Friend Support Rate Rise, Wednesday 2nd September, Currently: €150, Post-Rise: €175’.

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Micro SF/F by O. Westin @microsff.com · 18/08/2026

"Yoink!" the dragon said. "That's mine now." I took a breath to protest but was distracted by being able to take a breath. I took a few more, without a coughing fit. "You healed me?" "Pff. Why would I do that? I stole your cough for my hoard." "You hoard illnesses? I can help you find more!"

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The Latest Kate @thelatestkate.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

.𖥔 ݁ ˖༄ ☀︎ ᨒ ☼

A drawing of an arctic fox watching a sunset. The caption reads, "It may not be today or tomorrow, but I can find my way forward."

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/08/2026

Errands and baby steps and Labyrinth and sunsets....not a bad way to start things off? #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #NaturesBeauty

Peach and pink and dusky purple shades decorate a twilight-blue sky at sunset above a roofline and silhouetted conifers

Peach and pink and dusky purple shades at sunset decorate a twilight-blue sky behind silhouettes of conifers

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/08/2026

Some of yesterday's #TastyProduce became tonight's Tasty Dinner 😊 Also organized the current bracelet stock, made a friend smile, spent time with dear ones, and watched more Bond #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #xapCooks

A translucent bowl on a tan counter holds chopped romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, bits of green onion, and cubes of teriyaki-marinated chicken. A black & clear dressing shaker sits behind the bowl.

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Little Free Library @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

There's no such thing as too many books 💁

Two hobbits discuss buying a new book while a ranger responds they've already purchased one in a snowy forest setting.

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xap @xap.pixelfed.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/08/2026

Not the best day in many ways (esp for others), but finished my "Into the Drowning Deep" reread (Mira Grant love) this evening, and started out with another colorful, successful trip to our Saturday farmers market. #xaps2026 #TinyJoy #happymaking #YayFarmersMarkets #ShopLocal #TastyProduce

A tan countertop covered in many bright fresh fruits and vegetables, with an almond croissant and a bowl of Filipino pork adobo with pancit noodles on the upper counter behind them. The haul includes romaine lettuce, broccoli, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, green onions, sungold cherry tomatoes, garlic heads, yellow summer squash, zucchini, carrots, and a lemon cucumber.

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