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Lisa M. Bradley @cafenowhere.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

We’re getting down to the wire on this one, but we can do this! If you’ve been dillydallying like i was, now’s the time to commit. www.kickstarter.com/projects/lig...

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LIGHTSPEED & NIGHTMARE: Award-Winning SF, Fantasy, & Horror

We've published nearly 10 million words of science fiction, fantasy, and horror short fiction. Help us write the next chapter.

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Luna Station Quarterly @lunastation.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Remember a while back I mentioned I'd be looking for a few new editors? The time has come! Love speculative fiction and have a sharp proofreading eye? First-timers welcome. Volunteer, about 3–5 hours a week. Apply by Oct 16: forms.gle/WcYfVWHxkx... #EditorsWanted #SFF #WomenWriters

Navy night-sky illustration with a glowing crescent moon and scattered stars. Large cream serif text reads "Editors Wanted." Below it: "First-timers welcome." then "Love speculative fiction? Have a sharp eye for typos? Join the LSQ editorial team." Smaller text: "Volunteer, about 3–5 hours a week." Gold text: "Apply by Oct 16." Footer: Luna Station Quarterly.

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Here's the thing: most books that are banned don't make the lists that get circulated each #BannedBooksWeek. If you're a book creator and your book gets banned, please respond to this post with your book and its buy link on bookshop.org. That way we can support indies and banned books 💛

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Bookshop.org: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.

A better way to buy books online. Every purchase financially supports local independent bookstores.

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The Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The #2026IgnyteAwards for Outstanding Middle Grade goes to THE GLADE by @jamsternazzy.bsky.social (Bittersweet Books)

2026 Ignyte Award Winner in Outstanding Middle Grade: The Glade by Naseem Jamnia

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A Canadian study of nearly 9,000 adults looked at repeat COVID infections. Researchers found that people who reported having COVID at least twice had 76% higher odds of being diagnosed with a new health condition, across 21 conditions studied, compared with those who reported never being infected.

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Adults with Two or More COVID Infections Had 76% Higher Odds of a New Diagnosis in Canadian Survey

A Canadian survey tied repeat COVID-19 infections to 76% higher odds of a new diagnosis. Here is what it shows and what it cannot prove.

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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

ICYMI: Season 5 of the What If We Get It Right? podcast has an incredible new co-host! I’m teaming up with OG climate legend @billmckibben.bsky.social to cover everything you need to know about environmental issues leading up to Election Day. Subscribe and listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧

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Chloe N. Clark @pintsncupcakes.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I'm sorry it's getting such a small release because The Rivals of Amziah King was absolutely fantastic.

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Split Lip Magazine @splitlipthemag.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We're closing ACCOMPLISHMENT SUNDAY with a poem 💕 Contributor @pintsncupcakes.bsky.social’s poem IF NOT FRIEND THEN WHY FRIEND SHAPED was published in @havehashad.com ✨ Enjoy it here: buff.ly/4C0MXRe

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Renee (she/her) @reneec.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Yes! Some of my all time favorite chaos agents in stellar outfits

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Renee (she/her) @reneec.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I also saw this last night and loved it!! Definitely on the rewatch list

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

🧵US Weekly COVID update: Aug 17, 2026 🔸1 in 144 Actively Infectious 🔸340,000 Daily Infections 🔸2,200,000 Infections In The Past Week 🔸94,000,000 Infections in 2026 🔸110,000 to 440,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases 🔸500 to 1,000 Weekly Excess Deaths Source: pmc19.com

An map of the United States titled "COVID-19 Heat Map, Based on CDC Wastewater Data and Levels (U.S.)" dated Aug 17, 2026. The map color-codes counties and states by transmission levels: Very Low (dark green), Low (light green), Moderate (orange), High (red), and Very High (purple).
Large portions of California, Texas, and several southern/midwestern states show high to very high levels. The legend pairs CDC Relative Levels with PMC Prevalence Estimates: Very Low (<0.9%), Low (1.2%), Moderate (2.0%), High (2.9%), and Very High (>3.5%).
A text block below notes 15 states/territories have outbreaks, highlighting largest waves in California, Texas, Alaska, Hawai'i, and Guam, alongside regional outbreaks in Washington, Nevada, Mississippi, Alabama, Kentucky, and Florida, and isolated hot spots in Utah, Illinois, North Carolina, and Connecticut.

An informational slide titled "National COVID-19 Estimates (U.S.)" dated Aug 17, 2026, from pmc19.com. It presents data divided into three categories:
• Infections:
o Proportion Actively Infectious: 1 in 144 (0.7%)
o New Daily Infections: 340,000
o Infections the Past Week: 2,200,000
o Infections in 2026: 94,000,000
o Cumulative Infections per Person: 5.37
• Long COVID:
o Cases Resulting from New Daily Infections: 17,000 to 68,000
o Cases Resulting from New Weekly Infections: 110,000 to 440,000
• Excess Deaths:
o Deaths Resulting from New Daily Infections: 80 to 150
o Deaths Resulting from New Weekly Infections: 500 to 1,000

A table titled "COVID-19 State Prevalence Estimates" dated Aug 17, 2026, from pmc19.com. It lists states/territories alphabetically from Alabama to Mississippi, detailing their CDC Level, PMC Estimate of % Actively Infectious, and the transmission probabilities ("Chances anyone is infectious") in rooms of 10, 25, 50, or 100 people.
Key metrics include:
• California: Low; 1 in 49 (2.0%); 18% to 87% room risk.
• Hawaii: Moderate; 1 in 36 (2.8%); 25% to 94% room risk.
• Maryland: Very Low; 1 in 229 (0.4%); 4% to 35% room risk.
• Massachusetts: Very Low; 1 in 444 (0.2%); 2% to 20% room risk.
• Mississippi: Moderate*; 1 in 31 (3.2%); 28% to 96% room risk.
An asterisk notes "Limited data reporting" for Arkansas and Mississippi. Data was last updated Aug 8.

A table titled "COVID-19 State Prevalence Estimates" dated Aug 17, 2026, from pmc19.com, continuing alphabetically from Missouri to Wyoming. It breaks down CDC Levels, PMC Estimates for % Actively Infectious, and transmission probabilities ("Chances anyone is infectious") in rooms of 10, 25, 50, or 100 people.
Key metrics include:
• Nevada: Low; 1 in 56 (1.8%); 16% to 83% room risk.
• New York: Very Low; 1 in 222 (0.5%); 4% to 36% room risk.
• Puerto Rico: Moderate*; 1 in 58 (1.7%); 16% to 82% room risk.
• Texas: Low; 1 in 50 (2.0%); 18% to 87% room risk.
• Washington: Low; 1 in 55 (1.8%); 17% to 84% room risk.
Asterisks and footer text indicate limited data reporting for Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, and South Carolina. Data was last updated Aug 8.

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

USA: "COVID-19 Is Rising In America— Here’s What To Know About Vaccines, Xocova, Paxlovid And Pregnancy" "COVID-19 infections are growing or are likely to be growing in all 50 states in the United States, according to CDC reporting." Source: archive.md/iqmRc

A Forbes article screenshot titled "COVID-19 Is Rising In America—Here's What To Know About Vaccines, Xocova, Paxlovid And Pregnancy" by Dr. Omer Awan, published August 16, 2026.
A highlighted "Summary" section box notes:
• Current Status: Infections are rising across all 50 states, but overall respiratory illness remains low and hospitals are not overwhelmed due to population immunity.
• Vaccines: The AAP recommends annual vaccination for everyone 6 months and older. An updated vaccine targeting the JN.1-lineage XFG variant is expected this fall and covered by insurance.
• Treatments: FDA-approved antivirals like Xocova (for post-exposure prophylaxis) and Paxlovid (for treatment) are available.
• Mitigation: Officials advise layered protection, including masking and ventilation, and urge relying on evidence-based info to counter vaccine misinformation regarding miscarriage rates.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 19/08/2026

We have a deal 🙌! Nations have secured an historic victory for Pacific bluefin tuna! In an incredible turnaround, international delegates broke a high-stakes stalemate during emergency August talks to officially adopt a binding, permanent #harvest strategy for Pacific bluefin tuna: bit.ly/467jVEG

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From stalled talks to a historic deal: nations advance landmark…

Last-minute negotiations result in historic deal supporting science-based recovery

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Renee (she/her) @reneec.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Ah I did not realize they’d canceled Blade with him!

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Renee (she/her) @reneec.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I really enjoy him and I definitely want to make it to see this while it’s out

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A study of 2.4 million U.S. patients (Jan 2022–Mar 2023) found Black patients are less likely to get diagnosed with long COVID than White patients. This diagnostic gap exists even though both groups face the exact same long-term burden. #LongCOVID

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Many Black US patients with long COVID being missed, analysis reveals

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Reducing your risk of serious illness is not only about diet, exercise and routine screenings. Preventing COVID infections can also be an important part of protecting your long-term health. COVID can affect multiple systems throughout the body and has been associated with (...)

World Health Network campaign graphic with white and pink text on a dark background. Text: “whn.global. World Health Network. Science for a safer, healthier world. COVID can affect more than your lungs. One infection can impact nearly every system in the body. Reduce Your Risk Campaign.”

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Bona Books 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🤘🏼 @bonabooks.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

AI fraud nearly derailed our next anthology. Today we’re talking about what went down, the things we missed, and publishing the report we wish we’d had when it happened. Read all about it on our new blog, and download the full report:

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Honey, We Bought an AI Story — Bona Books

The Queer Torments of the AI-sphere

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The Sick Times @thesicktimes.org · 23/06/2026

COVID-19 levels remain very low across much of the U.S. as a deep lull between waves continues. However, there are accumulating signals that a summer wave may start soon, particularly in parts of the South. This week's COVID-19 trends report: bit.ly/4uOz5sx

Graphic from The Sick Times sharing the latest COVID-19 trends for June 23, 2026. The graphic presents trends for three metrics: WastewaterSCAN category for SARS-CoV-2, which is "low" (represented with a light yellow color) and stable (represented with a side to side arrow); CDC wastewater viral activity level for SARS-Cov-2, which is "very low*" (light yellow) and significantly decreasing (directly down arrow); and CDC COVID-19 test positivity, which is low (light yellow) and stable. Text below these metrics reads: "*CDC wastewater viral activity levels are calculated based on measurements in the last two years only. They do not account for the lower spread that could be possible with more widespread precautions."

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Maria Haskins @mariahaskins.com · 23/06/2026

👀 OK, so this is SO EXCITING because a) this is the first novella I have ever worked on as editor, and b) this vampire story knocked my socks off when I read it in slush, and I love it SO fiercely. Get your pre-orders in right now! 🦇

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Chloe N. Clark @pintsncupcakes.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I'm still hoping to raise more for this as we still don't have my parents and brother back into a permanent home. The costs of doing anything right now are so high and this has been extremely hard. Any donations or shares are greatly appreciated!

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K. Tempest Bradford @ktempestbradford.com · 30/04/2026

My dear friend and co-conspirator Piper J Drake (Lalana) is fighting Stage IV Cancer. She's in need of a VERY expensive treatment to give her a bit more time on this Earth. Please help make this happen! Donate, Share, Boost pls 💖 gofund.me/b2674e924

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Renee (she/her) @reneec.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Ah so sorry to hear this about your baby, he looks like a sweetie

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Renee (she/her) @reneec.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

This happened to me this year and it fully sucks! I had to call day of to be seen (by whoever was available) as a same day appointment without a PCP. Sorry you’re also dealing with this.

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E.A. Noble|Sapphic Lead SFFH. @authoreanoble.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

We are less than 25 away from our backing goal. All we need from you is to hit Notify! That's it. Science fiction Fantasy Horror Surrealism Southern Gothic Magical Realism Dystopian Romantasy This anthology is packed with variety of stories that'll keep you thinking and guessing at every turn!

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Renee (she/her) @reneec.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Hey everyone! Long time no see, but my mini chap is being republished in the anthology from Sword and Kettle Press! You can back the project here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/swo... #writersky #fantasywriters #anthology #swordandkettlepress

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Ten Years of Sword & Kettle Press

An anthology of queer & intersectional speculative literature

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K. Tempest Bradford @ktempestbradford.com · 31/03/2026

My friend Piper J Drake is a light in this world. Author, editor, teacher, mentor, community builder, friend.... these simple words don't approach how amazing she is. She's fighting Stage IV Cancer & needs help paying for treatment. Pls Donate & Share 💖 gofund.me/b2674e924

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Renee (she/her) @reneec.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Hi hello yes the writing words instead of just thinking about writing words has started again!

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Laura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

The world could be such a nice place if we allowed it. It's all so goddamn unnecessary. There's no need for any of it. It's so beautiful here. It should be so cool to be alive

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

🐺 He falls first, and harder 🎵 A Hozier yell in book form 💔 Recovering from trauma 💕 Enemies to lovers ⚔️ Anti-imperialist 🍂 Protecting nature 🌳 Princess Mononoke vibes THE GODS MUST BURN, @authortrmoore.bsky.social 's dark eco-fantasy romance is out now! geni.us/godsmb

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