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Misha Grifka Wander @mishagw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Ancillary Review is looking for more editors! Message me if you're interested in copy-editing, dev editing, or graphics creation for a Hugo finalist magazine of spec fic criticism! It's volunteer-based and fits with your schedule <3

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Westie @westie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

big win for vaginas today

New Canonicals

The following concepts have been made new canonical tags:

Authority Kink
Characters Haunting the Narrative
Doomed by the Narrative
Kissing Scars
Liminal Spaces
Medium Burn
Non-Consensual Fingering
Wound Fingering
Overpowered Characters
Platonic Fluff
Power Couples
Toxic Yaoi
Toxic Yuri
Vaginas

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Kate @katepreach.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

And my newest review for @ancillaryreviewofbooks.org This is a great book, you should read it

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Kate @katepreach.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Disappointed I'm not a Christian, not living the Christian housewife dream Impressed with the personal and professional success, the house full of books and cats and art, the number of friends and social life, and the volunteering Basically I have everything she thought she wasn't allowed to want

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Charlie Stross @cstross.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

As a footnote, if a mechanism exists to deprive ANY group of civil rights—no matter how reviled they are, and by however many—then that mechanism WILL eventually be weaponized against YOU. You do not have to be trans or pro-trans to be against deprivation of anyone's rights. (PS: I am pro-trans.)

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Kate @katepreach.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

And my second review for @ancillaryreviewofbooks.org is up! Really enjoying the process of writing and the editing conversations

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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Naught but a leap to the left And then a clockwyse tread; Put thyne handes on thyne hippes, And be thy knees yn-gatheréd: Lo! It ys the pelvique thruste That maketh mirthe down to rayne - Lat us doon the Tyme Warpe agayne!

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rivers solomon @riverssolomon.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Sweet, strange uncitizens: ONCE I WAS MADE OF EARTH is here, an epic fantasy that's been ratling in my brain for years now and that I'm putting out into the world serially outside of the capitalist publishing apparatus. Share, and read, and comment. archiveofourown.org/works/91618061

The painting "The Moment" by James Warden, with the text "Once I Was Made of Earth" on it by Rivers Solomon. The painting is in the romantic style, quite dramatic and dark in tone if not colour, with a horse rearing with fear in its eyes as a snake launches to bite it, against a back drop of pink and blue mountains.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

In his Second Discourse, Rousseau talks about how man was born free and able to live off the bountiful food that surrounded him in nature and then he was plucked from this state and introduced to society, where he was forced to labor. IG riverreachconstruction

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Xueting C. Ni 倪雪婷 (she, they) @xuetingni.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Thread for International #Cat Day, cats were a favourite of Chinese scholars and artists through history, here's some of the most famous painters of 狸奴 línú, as they were affectionately known. 刘奎龄 Liu Kuiling, grandmaster of modern art, expert in painting animals, especially fur and feathers. 1/

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Kate @katepreach.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

1. I am feel uncomfortable if it's not about me 2. Torment Nexus 3. Dril candles 4. Miette

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 25/07/2026

To every trans Londoner: this city is yours too. Today we celebrate London Trans+ Pride and reaffirm a simple truth: you should be free to live as yourself, without fear or prejudice. You are loved. You are wanted. You belong here.

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Kate @katepreach.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

#cancer Today is my 23rd cancerversary, counting from the day I got the diagnosis That was truly terrifying and still stands as one of the worst days of my life Treatment and recovery ate up five years, before I felt like a person again But my life now is great in ways I couldn't have imagined

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Clarissa C. S. Ryan @wintersweet.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

If you watch Asian dramas/donghua, iQiyi is doing a survey and it has this question on it 😬 You don't need to be a subscriber to participate www.iq.com

(EN) 2026 iQiyi Midyear Customer Survey, question 26: Are you willing to watch AI-generated content? (The possible answers are: Yes, Maybe, I don't know much about it, and No.)

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Kate @katepreach.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I really enjoyed writing this book review for Ancillary Review of Books, which is a great venue to write for @ancillaryreviewofbooks.org

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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

📢 SPREAD THE WORD! Tomorrow my best bud @abandonedsheep.com is launching his debut indie game... Schrödinger's Cat Burglar

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Kate @katepreach.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

This is a cat checkpoint. Relinquish your most recent cat picture

Fluffy black and white cat sleeping in a plant pot

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Nerds of a Feather @nerdsofafeather.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

You can vote on the Hugo Awards, even if you don't plan to go to the Worldcon. A $50 WSFS membership gets you voting rights on the Hugo Award. It also usually comes with ebook copies of finalists. We'd certainly love to see more people voting (and would also love your vote for fanzine this year.)

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Kate @katepreach.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

I really enjoyed interviewing Lexy Hudson at @srfantasyclub.bsky.social tonight Her first ever author event, so I was happy to be able to make it as smooth as possible for her It's a great book too, check it out!

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alix e. harrow @alixeharrow.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

if you are an old school historical romance reader, i am taking you ungently by the cravat and looking deeply into your eyes when i say: read this

the duke by anna cowan, pictured here in front of a small part of my historical romance collection.

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Voting is now open for this year's British Fantasy Awards, but get in quick! You can vote if you: ✅Are a BFS member ✅Have a ticket to this year's Fantasycon in Glasgow in October ✅Had a ticket to last year's World Fantasycon in Brighton Full details: britishfantasysociety.org/voting-opens...

A text-heavy graphic proclaims voting is now open for the British Fantasy Awards.

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Kate @katepreach.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

I've been a fan of @emmanewman.bsky.social 's work since the Split Worlds came out, so it was a delight to be able to do her Guest of Honour interview yesterday at Eastercon We talked about how she tortures her characters, writing neurodivergence, about hope in dark times, and much more #eastercon

A white woman in a pink floral dress interviewing a white woman in a black dress with silver stars. We are both on stage seated in black armchairs

A white woman in a black dress with silver stars, gesticulating as she talks

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Gwrach Gymraeg @cherylmorgan.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Forthcoming Eastercons Seated: 2027 - Glasgow 2028 - Birmingham Bids: 2029 - Chester 2030 - Birmingham 2031? - Belfast

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Kate @katepreach.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

And here's my Eastercon schedule Also my dragons will be in the art show, with prints on sale too #eastercon #eastercon2026 #iridescenceeastercon #dragons

My schedule - SFF and the age of sail & the RJ Barker book club on Friday, interviewing Emma Newman and the Romantasy panel on Sunday, Writing in a collaborative universe on Monday

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Westie @westie.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

she's in a head to toe spangled bodysuit with mesh panels why are you in black pants and a t-shirt with three (3) rhinestones

Bernie Sanders meme edited to read "I am once again asking for the men to match their partners' swag in figure skating costumes"

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Mara Wilson @marawilson.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Imagine having Bruce Springsteen AND Billy Bragg release songs about how much you fucking suck and how much the people fighting you rule you within the same 48 hours

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 09/01/2026

Help Helena gofund.me/3c76f16db If you're in the uk con scene you probably know Helena. She unexpected lost her husband right before Xmas and could use some help making ends meet for her and her two boys

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Donate to Help Helena, organized by Emma Leadley

Many people know Helena, and all who do are aware of her generosity, her caring nature, and her wicked sense … Emma Leadley needs your support for Help Helena

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Kate @katepreach.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

My books of the year list, now that it's 8pm and I realistically won't finish any more this year! #books #booksky #bookrecs 1/n 🧵

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Kate @katepreach.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

I'm, um, a recently fired high scholar turned detective and contestant for the throne (The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson) And I'm a master inventor? (The Silmarillion by JRR Tolkien, counting Feanor as the main even though he died early as he drives so much plot)

You are now forced to have the same job as the main character in the last book you read. What is the job?

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KJ Charles @kjcharleswriter.com · 09/12/2025

If they aren’t a registered charity and they aren’t registered with the Fundraising Regulator (example logo below), it’s probably one of these scammy orgs where the ‘profit’ is a tiny fraction of the money you handed over and some bastard gets rich on your good intentions. Give to a real charity.

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Kate @katepreach.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

I think Transactual put it best (in reference to the girl guides) and now Labour too: "There is no problem being solved here, only harm being done." All to appease the right, who hate them anyway - shame on them.

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Tristan Grayford @tristangrayford.scot · 03/12/2025

This is genuinely massive, like earth-shakingly big in terms of pushing back the anti-trans exclusion drive. The anti-trans movement have lost a case they didn't expect to lose and really couldn't afford to. I can't imagine them not appealing (near infinite money) but now the precedent exists.

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

If an attractive young woman a third my age didn't want to date me, then why did she ask me for feedback on an economics paper? by Larry Summers

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Kate @katepreach.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

without downloading any new pics, describe your gender:

Tabby kitten dangling from the branch of a tree, barely holding on

The title text says "oh shit" in capital letters

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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Eastercon is the UK's annual science fiction convention for book lovers & writers Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social

A bunny. It is brown and white, and has one floppy ear over one eye. It looks serious, but mostly because it's been reading the entire Dune serious and suspects it should have stopped at book three. A sign reading #Eastercon2026 is also in the picture. It is an open-source, free to use bunny picture, and is appropiate for Eastercon.

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 29/10/2025

Tolkien is not perfect but he did, in fact, hate the fucking Nazis.

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Kate @katepreach.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Good governance and financial controls are an ethical issue and protect your employees, not some sort of overreach of authority or mistrust of them

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Foz Meadows @fozmeadows.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

quick question which category do the AI psychosis and suicide cases fall under

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KJ Charles @kjcharleswriter.com · 07/10/2025

I am very excited that ALL OF US MURDERERS has been picked as one of Kobo's Best of the Month! It's out everywhere today, in e at all platforms, in print at all good bookshops (it's the BA Indie Book of the Month!) and in audio read by Sonny Archer. Have at it! books2read.com/u/mloE7q

Flyer with ALL OFUS MURDERERS cover and text saying 'One of Kobo's Best of the Month'

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Roz Kaveney @rozkaveney.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Even back in the 70s and 80s when I could be hassled by the police for walking while trans, no one ever tried to stop me pissing in the Ladies or tried to make me change into my swimsuit among men. There is no dignity or respect involved in taking away rights I have exercised freely for forty years

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 22/09/2025

Thousands of Londoners have indefinite leave to remain. They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city. Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.

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Farage vows to scrap indefinite leave to remain, placing thousands at risk of deportation

Reform UK plans to force non-citizens to apply for visas with high salary thresholds and no access to NHS services

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Ana Marie Cox @anamariecox.com · 18/09/2025

Disney learned nothing from Andor.

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Charlie Warzel @cwarzel.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

I wrote about what I think is a genuinely revealing document of elite depravity and impunity. It is shocking and sickening. But it's also a crucial moment. We're about to see what happens when conspiracy theorists actually get what they asked for but it turns out not to be what they want.

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You Really Need to See Epstein’s Birthday Book for Yourself

This time, the conspiracy theorists were right.

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