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Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Professional writer organizations should not send out pro-AI propaganda in the form of tantrum-having "essays" to their members, and I don't think that's controversial.

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Regarding The Pro-AI Tantrum In The HWA Newsletter

Today I, and every other HWA member, received the HWA newsletter in our inboxes. In that newsletter was an essay (“essay”) of pro-AI propaganda that made a number of specious points in …

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Emma Barry @authoremmabarry.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

As is now tradition, we celebrate the day after Christmas with free books, more than 1700 free books in this particular go round. Just visit www.romancebookworms.com to browse the incredible selection.

the image looks like a notebook page. there's a doodle of a Christmas tree in green ink, plus the words Stuff Your Kindle Day. December 26, one day only. 1700+ free books! RomanceBookworms.Com.

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 17/12/2025

That's roughly 6472 more than me. The last few years have been... a lot.

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 15/12/2025

Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.

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Chris Jackson @chriscjackson.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

This entire weekend

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Richy Craven @richycraven.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Rob Reiner: I'm going to make a coming of age drama, a fantasy adventure story, a romantic comedy, a psychological horror and then a courtroom drama. Us: Across your entire career? Reiner: In a 6 year period. Us: That sounds- Reiner: -Each one will be arguably the best movie in that genre.

Extract from Rob Reiner's Wikipedia

Filmography
1986 - Stand By zme
1987 - The Princess Bride
1989 - When Harry Met Sally
1990 - Misery
1992 - A Few Good Men

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 07/12/2025

It is an absolutely delightful irony that the richest man in the world is universally acknowledged to be a huge fucking loser who not a single living person envies in any way at all

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James Bennett | Pre-order "Mother of Night" @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

It's definitely time to remind folks (again) that George Michael was a gay artist who took a lot of shit, stood up for us at a time when it was *really* needed, gave a great deal to charity and died way too young. I will not be participating in #Whamageddon 🎄💙🏳️‍🌈

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JayIsPainting 🍁 @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca · 27/11/2025

I'm old. If you're not, listen to this. Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder. Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever. It's literally never been more important.

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 08/11/2025

I mean, the venue choice was already a not-so-great one but Holy FUCK that's an insane price (and for an obstructed view, no less.) Sorry, my rad pal Dave, I love you but it looks like we won't be seeing each other this time. 😭

Screenshot of Ticketmaster app: Foo Fighters tickets with an obstructed view priced at $255.63 CAD - EACH!

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 29/10/2025

Dearest Canva, If you must participate in the enshittification of everything, please allow paying customers (or any users, really) the ability to turn that AI slop off.

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 27/10/2025

Hey fellow Canucks - if you're over on Eh! Social, come give me a follow. LDBlakeley is the @

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 23/10/2025

Oh, damn - I wasn't even thinking of it from a user POV. You're right - that's bound to be insane. I was thinking about all the people who will suddenly be without a (well-paying) job when all these companies go tits up.

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Skyla Dawn Cameron @skyladawn.ca · 22/10/2025

Many also allow walk-ins! I was in and out in ten minutes--covid and flu shots together--last week, and I'm rural. It's easy and free, so take advantage of it!

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 15/10/2025

It was your IG post that tipped me to the link. What a shitshow. Jesus.

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 15/10/2025

Of course, you can't simply show up with your package and pay. You need to set up a "profile" with an app, your email addy, CC, and personal deets. Xmas at Canada Post should be quite the Gong Show. I mean... more so than usual. Cue the Yakety Sax www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/perso...

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Sending packages to the U.S.

Sending to the U.S. has changed. U.S. duties must be prepaid and now apply to most items. Even gifts under US$100 require a Declaration ID number via Zonos.

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Ella Dawson @brosandprose.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

I need every author who has ever crashed out over a negative book review to watch @pftompkins.bsky.social performing real 1-star reviews of literary classics

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Amazon 1-Star Review Theatre

YouTube video by Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins

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ceej @ceej.online · 10/10/2025

damn. hoping it at least signifies something

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 09/10/2025

Watching Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser and... oof. I mean I already didn't like JM, but there is just so much more to dislike now. LOL.

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 09/10/2025

"A label has been created" ≠ "shipped." Words matter. Cut it out.

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 09/10/2025

Sounds so good! FYI to my fellow Canadians - it's not on sale for us ($14.99 at both Amazon and Kobo.) I found it on Libby, though, so I added it to my holds 😃

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 08/10/2025

Bummer. Even our cheapest option here is pricey. And they're on strike right now.

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 08/10/2025

🥰 Also, if any kind of Deity does exist - could you keep an eye out for this sweet gem of a human? I really don't think humankind would do well without her ❤️

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 04/10/2025

I just watched a nearly 12-minute commercial for a product I will never buy. Twice. youtu.be/hbO1z13WP8o?...

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"How to Orchid" by Telepathic Instruments

YouTube video by Telepathic Instruments

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 03/10/2025

So... Blue Öyster Cult lawsuit when?

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 02/10/2025

Someone in the comments described this as a 'Dom Com' and I... Yes. Please. youtu.be/iC9xlgRBOdI?...

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Pillion | Official Teaser HD | A24

YouTube video by A24

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 02/10/2025

Canada, too. My backlist is short, but it was all there in the original database... Now, nothing. Fuck me, I guess.

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 02/10/2025

My friends and I just spent FAR too much money on tickets to see Ghost in January and, honestly? I haven't been this stoked to see a currently popular band live in... YEARS. I'm an old. That's usually my wheelhouse. youtu.be/mGR2M2mBJXU?...

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Ghost - Satanized (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Ghost

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 01/10/2025

*deletes curse-laden paragraph of pure vitriol* Noice.

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Isobel_Starling @isobelstarling.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

#writingcommunity This is very handy to recognize and weed out AI content.

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 28/09/2025

I just ate the most delicious PB&J Sunday perfection #haiku #notapoet #justapb&jconnaisseur

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 26/09/2025

NGL, I totally thought this was Cary Elwes... for, like, years. Congrats on your DNA, my dude!

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M Kirby @marykirby.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Vogue, I'm sorry. You can't use this thumbnail unless the actual list is: 1. Luring men to their deaths in the bog 2. Keening on the north wind 3. Cursing your enemies 4. Haunting a moor 5. Dancing around cauldrons 6. Lounging over moss-covered bones 7. Communing with spirits 8. Amazon prime

Vogue headline "8 surprising Habits that Impact Blood Sugar" over a picture of a woman in a forest lounging over some moss

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L.D. Blakeley ☕📚🍷🍁 @ldblakeley.com · 25/09/2025

Ooohhh! I loved The Last Binding Trilogy... this sounds intriguing!

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