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Kate Schaefer @kateschaefer.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Recall that everything Trump has ever said about the city of Springfield and its immigrant population has been a lie. The mayor of Springfield and the governor of Ohio both asked him to stop lying, but to no avail.

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Kate Schaefer @kateschaefer.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I have visited the Wyoming Dinosaur Center (excellent collection! Extremely accessible working paleontologists!) and Montana's Museum of the Rockies (even more impressive dinosaur collection! Fabulous displays! also fine working paleontologists!) and had hoped to get to the Sternberg at some point.

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Sistah Scifi @sistahscifi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

📚 How did you meet Octavia E. Butler? Andrea Hairston, Jewelle Gomez, Duane Horton and Eboni Dunbar told us at the San Francisco Public Library. One photocopied all of Kindred. One walked off with a copy. #SistahScifi #OctaviaButler

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Kate Schaefer @kateschaefer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Not just an asshole move and a violation. It also cannot possibly accomplish its supposed goal of making passengers feel more welcome at the airport, because the TSA agents will be more tired and cranky.

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Anjali Dayal @anjalikdayal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

these are our pianos, not theirs! I know this stuff can feel secondary with all of the immediate pain this admin causes, but in the face of such personalism, it also feels important to assert the democratic principle that these cultural inheritances don't belong to the president, they belong to us

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Ian Duhig @ianduhig.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Itō Jakuchū's 'Frog' of 1790 for me is the iconic image of numbed uncomfortable bafflement at the predicament of existence in the coming modern world, much as Munch's 'Scream' expressed it through horror.

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Wole Talabi | Preorder THE FIST OF MEMORY @wtalabi.com · 29/09/2026

Hey US friends! Want to read a novel that's kinda Nigerian John Wick meets Arrival by way of The Three Body Problem, Or what you'd get if Carl Sagan's Contact and Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai had a very African baby? I've got you. Win a free copy here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

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Book giveaway for The Fist of Memory by Wole Talabi Sep 26-Oct 26, 2026

Enter to win one of 10 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Sep 26-Oct 26, 2026. We're giving away 10 copies of a unique and philosophical sci-fi t...

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Draculosity Jones: Ghost Skeleton @brainmage.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Roses are red, These times are quite trying

A warning sign reading "danger not only will this kill you it will hurt the whole time youre dying"

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Kate Schaefer @kateschaefer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Gulf of Mexico. Lake Ontario. Mount Denali. Artificial stupids.

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Kate Schaefer @kateschaefer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I would just like to mention that I am currently reading @astrokatie.com's book, THE END OF EVERYTHING, and enjoying the hell out of it. (I am also re-reading Barbara Tuchman's book, THE GUNS OF AUGUST, and getting more depressed by it page by page. I mean, it's good, but I'm not enjoying it.)

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Kate Schaefer @kateschaefer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

In case people have forgotten, nobody should ever be friends with someone who killed his uncle by firing squad, especially considering that the firing squad was rumored to have been an anti-aircraft gun.

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David Atkinson @davidatkinsonpoet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Firstly, I love the title of this poem Secondly, followers know I love a sonnet. This subverts the traditional sonnet, written to a single lover, to a lament to the many – and though forgotten the emotional imprint of their kisses remain ‘the rain is full of ghosts tonight’ #poetry #poemoftheday

Poem - 'What lips my lips have kissed, and where, and why' by Edna St Vincent Millay

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Your Internet Friend Tom Tomorrow @tomtomorrow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

literally the only impact it would have on my life would be to spare me the aggravation of all the slop I run across.

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Nisi Shawl @nisishawl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Join me for this craft-focused webinar to sharpen your dialogue skills & learn how to represent dialect on the page. I'll give some short lectures and lead you through hands-on exercises. 📅 Nov 21 🕘 10a–3:30p Pacific 💰 $175 - Scholarships available! writingtheother.com/dialogue-and...

on the right, Nisi Shawl, a light-skinned Black woman stands in front of the ocean holding a magic wand and wearing the white clothing of a goddess incarnate. on the left, name of the class

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Timmi Duchamp @timmi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I'm pleased to announce the launch of Aqueduct's Creating Inclusive Narratives series in 2027, with books by Nisi Shawl, Alaya Dawn Johnson, and others. Details can be found here: aqueductpress.blogspot.com/2026/09/aque...

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Aqueduct's Creating Inclusive Narrative series will launch in 2027

For immediate release Aqueduct Press, in association with Writing the Other, is excited to announce a new book series launching in 2027...

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Nnedi Okorafor, PhD @nnedi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This is tomorrow in the Seattle area and it’s free:

AUTHOR VOICES
Nnedi Okorafor
Tuesday, September 29, 6:30pm
Renton Library and Online

Details
Date:
September 29
Time:
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
Literary, Renton
Venue
Renton Library
WA

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Cadwell Turnbull @cadwellturnbull.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Excited to share this wonderful review of my new collection by the endlessly insightful @garykwolfe.bsky.social over at @locusmag.bsky.social!

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Kate Schaefer @kateschaefer.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In order to serve us better, a bank where I do business has converted online banking to a process that no longer recognizes my login credentials. Oddly enough, their phone wait time is very long today. Somewhere, an unemployed software tester is saying, "See? See? Remember what I told you?"

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Nisi Shawl @nisishawl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join me or @ktempestbradford.com for a live @writingtheother.com worldbuilding workshop where we work through writing exercises that dive into aspects of a world/culture that authors often overlook. 📅 October 17th and 18th 🪙 $100 - $150 Scholarships available! writingtheother.com/worldbuildin...

On the left a lush world growing out of a book floating in the air with clouds and birds. a waterfall cascades out of the setting. On the right, text identifying the class title.

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Ann Leckie @annleckie.com · 14/09/2026

Yeah, you don't gotta work out the nitty gritty of meteorology or agriculture before you start writing. You just need a few things that have connections, or you start with a few things and connect them.

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Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans @astroroyalscot.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Help! Parton Community Council has 60 days to raise £70k to buy Parton Kirk (resting place of James Clerk Maxwell). They plan to turn it into a visitor centre celebrating our great hero! The other buyers could turn it into long-term storage 😬 Even £5 would help 🙏🧪⚛️ www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

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Help raise £70000 to Save Parton Kirk – JustGiving Crowdfunding

Iʼm raising money to Save Parton Kirk. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

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All In with Chris Hayes @allinwithchris.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

“When the president of the United States says he is going to 'cheat like hell,’ we should take him seriously and we should take him literally,” says Jacob Soboroff.

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Trump leads crowd in pledge to 'cheat like hell' in this election

YouTube video by MS NOW

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Carl Brandon Society @carlbrandon.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Our new weekend workshop is now open for applications! The Art of the Query with @tamikathompson.bsky.social When: Oct 17 & 18, 2026 @ 5PM - 7PM UTC Where: Online over Zoom Attendance is Free - To Register: Apply for a Scholarship! Only 12 Seats Available carlbrandon.org/classes/the-...

Class banner with the following text:
The Carl Brandon Society Presents The Art of the Query
A Weekend Workshop with Tamika Thompson
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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 08/09/2026

In just a few days, I will be in Seattle with Dr. Sian Proctor and K Wilson (The Astro Stud) for our Clarion West Deep Dive event: Post-Dystopia Space Exploration. Register (in-person/virtual) here: www.clarionwest.org/event/post-d...

Deep Dives Author Conversation Series: A Program of Clarion West. Post-Dystopia Space Exploration: A Conversation with Mary Robinette Kowal and Dr. Sian Proctor, moderated by K Wilson (The Astro Stud). September 12, 2026. V.I.P. Reception 6 P.M. Conversation and signing 7 to 8:30 P.M. Town Hall Seattle. 1119 8th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101. Get tickets at Clarion West dot org.

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ruby Bridges was 6-years-old when she stepped into the history books. Bravely accompanied by her mother, she was the first Black child to desegregate an all-white school in the South. It was not long ago… Today is her birthday. She is still with us. She is 72. Happy birthday, Ruby Bridges 💜

Young Ruby Bridges, photo in black and white

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Kate Schaefer @kateschaefer.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Gulf of Mexico. Lake Ontario. Mount Denali. New Mexico. Emolument clause. First amendment. Congress makes the laws; executive orders are not laws. C'mon, Congress. You know what your job is.

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Kate Schaefer @kateschaefer.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I am confused. Don't we always, always wait until a president is dead before we name an aircraft carrier after him, just as we wait until he's dead before we name buildings after him? How long has Trump been dead? Has anyone told him yet?

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SF in SF Events @sfinsfevents.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Woo-hoo! Can't keep this under wraps any longer - look who else will be at World Fantasy! www.wfc2026.org

The World Fantasy Convention has added 4 special guests, Peter S. Beagle, Cecilia Holland, Jaymee Goh and Helene Wecker! Details online at www.wfc2026.org

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Evil John 2: John By Dawn @johnryanwrites.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Here. Simple Dem midterm ad. "It's 6 p.m. Do you know what's safe for dinner?"

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Kate Schaefer @kateschaefer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Here we see that "retire" can be a transitive verb and a publisher can be its object.

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Jill Lawrence @jilldlawrence.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

"Well," he said, “I’m glad I passed the test.” You may think you know who "he" is. You likely don't. Must-read, incredibly moving first-person account of a trans woman's government service. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

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The Wrong Kind of American

The Trump White House needed me—until the fact that I am trans became public.

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Kate Schaefer @kateschaefer.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Replace Hegseth with the current Quartermaster General. Wouldn't solve all the problems, but could cut down on a whole lot of them.

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Remy Nakamura (he/they) @remymura.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Starting a Laika Wildwood Crows thread. I'll update will each crow over the next few days. If you're in Portland, you can see them for yourself. They're around until Halloween. I'm including a link to my custom map and suggested route for 26 of the 30 crows. www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...

Selfie of Remy in yellow hat and a cheeky human-sized crow

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Nisi Shawl @nisishawl.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I get to teach at Hugo House again. We'll meet online Thursdays and write and talk about SFFH stuff. So 30 class sessions plus one-on-one talks with me too if you want. Also if you register by 8/30 you get a $100 discount! Member reg is open. Non member reg opens 8/18 hugohouse.org/product/year...

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Yearlong in Speculative Fiction: Craft Fundamentals | Hugo House

You’ve always wanted to write that story: the one that folds reality in half, rewrites the rules, and asks the question that’s gnawed at you for years.In

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Eileen Gunn * Keep hovering to play. * @eileengunn.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Over her long career at Asimov’s SF Magazine, Sheila nurtured new writers and helped older ones mature gracefully. She and David need our help now. Please donate generously to this GoFundMe.

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Betsy Aoki (she/her) @betsyaoki.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I visited Sheila Williams of Asimov’s in July. She is super lucid, makes mobility progress week over week, but, she needs this bridge care paid for, with PT. Her husband needs 24/7 care also. Please donate what you can ( rant about US health care omitted) gofund.me/db5d9b063

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Donate to Help Irene's Parents Get Skilled Nursing Care, organized by Irene Bruce

Hi - This is Irene and Juliet, the daughters of Sheila and David. As many of… Irene Bruce needs your support for Help Irene's Parents Get Skilled Nursing Care

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Kate Schaefer @kateschaefer.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Today, Glenn and I have been married for 39 years. I'd take as many again, if we could have them.

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Tom Marcinko @tommarcinko.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

This is sad to hear. He was one of the teachers at my Clarion. Very encouraging, insightful, and kind. And of course a brilliant writer.

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Tom Marcinko @tommarcinko.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

He gave me the most encouraging feedback on my writing I’d ever heard. Still trying to live up to it.

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Nisi Shawl @nisishawl.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

He was my instructor. He read part of one of my stories to the class and said, "I wish I had written that." No higher compliment has ever been paid me. Best of travels to you, John Crowley.

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Prof Gavin Yamey MD MPH @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

They had contracted Blue Angels for 43 years; 43 years The owner says she never received a personal notice that Hegseth was canceling her or any reminder that her contract renewal was coming up This is how the Trump administration treats people, especially Black people

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Kate Schaefer @kateschaefer.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

When I read Little, Big, I knew John Crowley was a great writer, and one who had spent his childhood in the same big library as me. When he taught my Clarion West class in 1992, I knew he was a great teacher, and a kind man. May his memory persist; may his works survive.

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Kate Schaefer @kateschaefer.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

In any expedition to Ikea, there is a moment while traversing the maze of twisty little passages all different when my spouse and I begin singing, "We gotta get out of this place if it's the last thing we ever do."

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Rebecca Nagle @rebeccanagle.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The Trump administration is trying to gut one of the strongest laws protecting tribal sacred sites, burial grounds, and ancestral lands. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act has worked since 1966. Now a handpicked Council voted to rewrite it..in one week. Here's what at stake.👇

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Kate Schaefer @kateschaefer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Not to mention that air travel used to involve pretending that the smoke-filled air from the smoking section didn't mix freely with the air in the non-smoking section. Air travel with no smoke is better than air travel with smoke, even though the seats are worse and jammed together.

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Kate Schaefer @kateschaefer.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We voted on Friday; dropped our ballots at the Gasworls Park box, and watched a serendipitous group of fire jugglers in the twilight and the gloaming.

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