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Oliver Plaschka

@rainlights.net
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Writer, translator & classically trained hodad (F&SF&everything. PhD from HD, sometimes teaching at HHU. 70s proghead, middle-aged father, decent tour guide, very bad surfer.) GER/ENG ☄️ www.rainlights.net 🖋️ leaflet.rainlights.net

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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 10h
Ein Lieblingsort.
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Hannah Brosch @hanamariab.bsky.social · 17h
Im Oktober erscheint endlich das erste Buch in meinem eigenen Verlag, "In Bernstein gebannt" von Alessandra Reß @fragmentansicht.bsky.social Hier mehr Infos: www.brosch-verlag.de/2026/09/14/d...
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„In Bernstein gebannt“ – Brosch Verlag
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 14h
Falls ihr zwei Stunden Zeit habt, uns bei einem sehr einfachen Thema zuzuhören 😅
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Gekko 🇯🇵 沖縄・Okinawa @gekkolicious.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Mission Beach, #Okinawa 🌊
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 29/09/2026
Man wird Expert:in für so vieles, was man nie wissen wollte ... und kriegt nicht mal Geld dafür!
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kleinleise @kleinleise.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Impftermine ab 6. Lebensmonat in #Pforzheim mit LP.8.1.könnt ihr hier buchen: termine.praxis-hassepass.de/home #Impfung #Covid19 #TeamVorsicht Wer XFG auf eigene Kosten bevorzugt, kann hier den Impfstoff mit meist einem Tag Vorlauf bestellen: www.central-apotheke-pforzheim.de/central-apot...
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» Die Impfstelle
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Josef Moser (Kaspar Ritter) @josefmoser.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Morgen treffe ich mich mit Robert Corvus, Kai Hirdt und Oliver Plaschka wieder einmal zum "Fantastischen Quartett". Wir reden über Götter und Religion in Science Fiction und Fantasy. Ich bin schon sehr gespannt! Demnächst zu sehen auf meinem YouTube-Kanal.
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Jonas Vogt @l4ndvogt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Ich hab die Tage nochmal den 1999er „The Mummy“ mit Brendan Fraser geschaut. So ein bescheuert-wholesome Film, der viel besser funktioniert, als er eigentlich dürfte. Hab mich dann nochmal an die Review von Roger Ebert dazu erinnert. Perfection.
There is hardly a thing I can say in its favor, except that I was cheered by nearly every minute of it. I cannot argue for the script, the direction, the acting or even the mummy, but I can say that I was not bored and sometimes I was unreasonably pleased.
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 26/09/2026
As I often say at work, there's no shortage of ruined castles in SW Germany
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 26/09/2026
It's a wild mix of Comedy, Drama, Crime and some Sci-Fi. I hope you'll find something you'll enjoy.
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 26/09/2026
Heute vor 100 Jahren #waitforit
A magpie and chestnut along with a quote from "Die Magier von Montparnasse"
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 26/09/2026
The Good Fight Brooklyn Nine-Nine Only Murders in the Building Big Little Lies Russian Doll Pluribus Sugar Fargo Fringe Goliath Pokerface The Orville The Old Man Your Friends and Neigbors ... just to name a few, and the ranking is embarrassing
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 25/09/2026
Lunch at the spot
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 25/09/2026
Book madness season is coming up, and I'll be more online than offline again in the following weeks. Still, I'll try to avoid too many online distractions, so if you need to reach me, email is preferred. Thanks!
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 24/09/2026
"Herr" is common and not archaic for any kind of master. I never even made the connection you could misread it as "Herr" as in "Mister". But I have to admit the same thing happens to me when I read the Spanish title! Probably because the form of address is familiar even to non-native speakers.
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 16/09/2026
Is "antiques and curios" a standing expression in English? So, a coincidence both Pink Floyd and the Strawbs used it?
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 14/09/2026
Battlestar Galactica (2003)
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 13/09/2026
Can we invert the Y-Axis again?
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 08/09/2026
Erstaunlich gut gealterter Film, Musik immer noch toll! Und die meisten Studis in meinem letzten Kurs kannten ihn noch.
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 26/08/2026
Quick announcement: I happened to slide into an unplanned period of offline life, and though I miss you, it's been a good experience so far, so I'm going to extend it some more. IDK yet for how long. I guess I'll be back somewhen next month. So long, take care, & email me if you need to reach me!
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William Gibson @greatdismal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Imagining Mongolian readers scratching their heads at sky above the part being collar of telescopes turned to a dead Chanel.
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 17/08/2026
static.klipy.com
Fry: Shut Up And Take My Money
ALT: Fry: Shut Up And Take My Money
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 17/08/2026
Ich nicht :(
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TeachermanWZ @teachermanwz.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Up to a few seconds ago I hadn't realised how much I needed that!
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 11/08/2026
Ich sollte mir mal wieder einen kaufen!
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 09/08/2026
5 km Meer ist hart. Das erklärt einiges.
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 09/08/2026
Weißt du, wie weit die Strecke war, die sie schwammen? Ich erschrecke immer wieder, wie gefährlich das Mittelmeer ist.
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 08/08/2026
Kann gerne Arbeit überflüssig machen Das Problem ist dass die Milliardäre dann halt einfach weiterverdienen aber niemand mehr zu bezahlen brauchen
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Any Doubts @anydoubts.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Happy International Cat Day!
A world map with a red outline drawn around the continents to resemble a cat, with Australia circled in orange like a toy. Text reads: “THE WORLD IS A CAT” at the top and “PLAYING WITH AUSTRALIA” at the bottom.
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 08/08/2026
That is, adjectives postposed
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 08/08/2026
Today I was reminded of languages with postposed adjectives
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 08/08/2026
I feel we all should consider living under panels at this point
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knoxxi @linksrheiner.de · 04/08/2026
„KI in der Literatur wird uns völlig neue Wege eröffnen“ Der Weg:
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„will last a lifetime. Turn the pages, and let your adventure begin.

If you want, I can now write the full first chapter of the guide "Welcome to Pitigliano" in a way that pulls the reader in with vivid, modern, and practical insights for 2026.
Do you want me to do that next?”
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 08/08/2026
Hier das Richtige dabei? de.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%B6...
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Hörton – Wikipedia
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 08/08/2026
By now it has become something of a routine: the first 50% of a novel I know exactly what's supposed to happen, but I have no idea what the book is actually *about* I'm at 50% now
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 08/08/2026
No hard data, just anecdotally: I (white, male, not as young as I wish I was) have in fact been told I was a hard sell for certain segments (like YA, romance) because of my gender/age. But this is just to say: it happens sometimes. It doesn't change the bigger picture you're painting.
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 08/08/2026
The spot is yearning for rain
Heidelberg, riverbank and mountain rather yellowish
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 07/08/2026
Late #fairwaterfriday with what might be my favorite motive: The Silvership. A juvenile fantasy that combined all the emblems that were important to me in another life. And once again, @cfsrebalus.bsky.social ennobles my scribble with her unique style. Love that dragonfly ship, and everything else.
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 07/08/2026
He does look angry about it!
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 07/08/2026
Two months #1 on this jury selected list is a very pleasant surprise. Thanks, dear jury people!
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 06/08/2026
Danke, hör ich mal rein!
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 06/08/2026
Der Sänger ist der Sohn von Martin Griffiths. Und der Keyboarder war vor 30+ Jahren mein Relilehrer :)
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 06/08/2026
The next two nights will be below 20°, which is incredible
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 06/08/2026
You need a good partner to argue with, too :)
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 06/08/2026
Sabbatjahr ist aber auch ein tolles Ziel.
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 06/08/2026
The blurb alone wouldn't do it, either, but yes: I need tons of contextual, qualifying information.
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Burning Shed @burningshed.com · 06/08/2026
Can confirm we are considerably less evil than Jeff Bezos
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Cryingman as a Scary Devil
Alt: Cryingman as a Scary Devil
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Falko Löffler @falkoloeffler.de · 06/08/2026
Hä? So was geht nicht. KI ist doch unvermeidlich!!! theonion.com/about-us/
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 06/08/2026
Ich neige das Haupt vor deinen spy skills
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Oliver Plaschka @rainlights.net · 06/08/2026
Kannst Du Debutat reduzieren?
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