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Django Wexler @djangowexler.bsky.social · 2h

And THE ONLY WAY OUT IS UP is out everywhere, including as this amazing audiobook narrated by Heath Miller. There are many nice reviews! www.amazon.com/Only-Way-Out...

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Amazon.com

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 6h

No longer my birthday, but preorders are still great!

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Oregon 🕎🎲 @oregonthedm.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

The most fun thing ever to randomly see

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

I only started recognizing cackling geese myself because there was a park down here with both them and Canada geese in one place and I was like ooooooh

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Happy birthday to me! Preorders are live! I'll do full posts when After the Warding is released on Tuesday, but meanwhile here are some links! HYBRID will have a print edition, but that's coming later. books2read.com/aftertheward... books2read.com/hybridrzheld

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Available now at your favorite digital store!

Hybrid by R. Z. Held

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Katherine Locke @katherinelocke.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I relaunched my newsletter which is also now a blog? Because I missed longform writing about writing and reading and creativity and life. Next week I'm talking about writing between genres (or is it across genres?). It's all free and right here: tiny-pawprints.ghost.io Shares appreciated!

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Uncanny Magazine @uncannymagazine.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

New story! "Dragon Pearl" by Emily Y. Teng! buff.ly/8LPHEBT

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Steve Mullis @stevemullis.net · 05/10/2026

[car dealership waiting room] Me: [chanting] knobs, knobs- Other car buyers: knobs, KNOBS Car salesman: [pounding desk] KNOBS, KNOBS, KNOBS!

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Knobs Returning To Some Automakers’ Vehicles, To The Relief Of Many

Auto companies are listening to the complaints of consumers, who want their knobs and buttons back.

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Cover reveal!! Coming this winter. I have some stuff to pin down before I put up a preorder link, but meanwhile, this was hot off the cover press and I wanted to show everybody.

Cover image for Hybrid by R. Z. Held. Log line: Part human. Part alien. Nowhere to belong. The cover shows a desert at night with a space ship and dragon wings behind the title.

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Julie Salmon Kelleher @julieskelleher.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Tomorrow!

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Cover reveal!! Coming this winter. I have some stuff to pin down before I put up a preorder link, but meanwhile, this was hot off the cover press and I wanted to show everybody.

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J.R. Dawson @jrdawson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hi, I'm open for sensitivity reads rn. I can read for queer characters, disability (focuses in CPTSD, hypermobility, Long Covid, OCD, Anxiety), and progressive/reform Judaism. Please DM me for more information if you're interested in working together.

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Data point: No email, but when I logged in, it had changed to disagreement. Before Macmillan and Tor split their 50% in half, but now it said "default" for both of them with no percentage, so I put it back to 25% each. Hopefully that takes?

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 30/09/2026

Your 3rd dose today of Anthropic settlement madness (at least from me). Authors, CHECK YOUR CLAIMS! Your situation may have changed, per this email from the settlement administrator that some authors are receiving (subject heading: Anthropic Copyright Settlement: Allocation Updates)

We made updates that may affect your claim.
What Changed?
Wed, Sep 30,
2026 at 5:35 AM
Based on feedback from claimants, we updated how certain works are categorized.
In particular, where multiple claimants submitted default claims for the same
ownership interest in a work, we changed those works from agreement to
disagreement.
In addition, the portal is updated to reflect that some claimants changed their sole
ownership claims to default claims, and some claimants withdrew their claims.
What This Means for You
As a result of these updates, some works on your claim may now be categorized
differently. We encourage you to review the current allocations for your works.
How to Review and Update Your Allocations
Please use your claim number and PIN above to log into the portal below.
Claim Summary and Allocation Portal
For help making updates, please visit the allocation portal instructions.
If You Already Submitted Updates
If you already updated the allocation for a work, then you do not need to
submit those updates again. Any changes you submitted previously
through the online portal are recorded, but the portal is not being
updated in real time. If you submit multiple updates for the same
copyright number, your most recent submission will replace any earlier
submissions

What’s Next?
We will continue to work with claimants to help resolve disputes.
For works where all rightsholders are in agreement and where all necessary
payment information is provided, we expect to send a first round of payments in
November 2026.
If You Have Questions
Please contact us at 1-877-206-2314 or info@AnthropicCopyrightSettlement.com.
Regards,
Settlement Administrator

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

She has other, more clear multi-flavor beans, but they're on a paw she doesn't tend to dangle, so I gave up on them. Enjoy these instead!

A cat's back paw. Her fur is variegated, and so are her beans, between pink and brown.

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Victoria Janssen @victoriajanssen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"On 9/24, the...Advisory Council on Historic Preservation terminated the Section 106 review process for the proposed Monumental or Triumphal Arch..., before consultation was finished. We urge you to raise your voice in opposition." Deadline: 11:59 pm ET 9/29/26. savingplaces.org/monumental-a...

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Monumental Arch | National Trust for Historic Preservation

Members of the public have the opportunity to provide input on a proposed Monumental Arch at Memorial Circle on the George Washington Memorial Parkway, near Arlington National Cemetery and along the P...

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

What the hell did I do to myself? Wrong answers only.

The inside of my right thumb. There's a deep purple bruise over the joint.

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

She has other, more clear multi-flavor beans, but they're on a paw she doesn't tend to dangle, so I gave up on them. Enjoy these instead!

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This evening: PACKAGE IN MY MAILBOX. Thank you, USPS!

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I ordered something off eBay. The sender is not going to just replace that. USPS marked it delivered, it was not there, I despaired. However, as directed I waited one postal day and emailed them a query with the tracking no. last night. This morning: polite note, they're asking my carrier to look.

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I just want to shout out USPS, bravely doing its best. A few weeks back, I ordered a jacket and it showed as delivered by Some Rando (Cheapo) Shipping Company. It was not delivered. The company was excellent and sent me a second jacket via USPS which actually arrived! This week:

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Gwen C. Katz @gwenckatz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Fuck ChatGPT flyers. The future is broadsheets.

A crowded broadsheet with way too many fonts. It says:
Forget ChatGPT Flyers
Say it with
Broadsheets
Unlimited fonts
Stretch them
Or cram a really long sentence into one line for no good reason
No whitespace
Mix capital and lowercase
Pointing hands
(They're called manicules!)
Don't be left behind
Broadsheets are the future

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you care about keeping the Academy of Natural Sciences open to the public in Philadelphia, I need you to read and share this thread. Trish Wellenbach was sent from the mayor's office to oversee the Academy of Natural sciences situation. She needs to hear from us. Here comes the action item:

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I live in urban areas (WA, now OR) where drop boxes are plentiful and convenient, and until we can fix things I try to hold onto at least the positive feeling of seeing others dropping off and being part of that community effort. It's not much, but it's something.

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Something about the angle really brought it home to me: Cat Toy Owl has seen some shit.

A small plush owl with surprising fabric integrity considering the bunny kicks he has endured. His plastic eyes are cataracted with scuffs, however, gazing up into the painful future.

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

These cans of sparkling water have a best by date of three years ago and they're already exploding? WEAK.

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Now that's deconstructed!

A pile of pumpkins on the grocery store sidewalk, in front of a cardboard bin with a cartoon pumpkin on it. The sign says "pumpkin pie" without the necessary comma.

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Kate Macdonald 📚 🧶 @kateem.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Hours left to get this astonishing bundle of ebooks! Mine is in there! HOURS left. Not that many.

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Marissa Lingen @marissalingen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

IT'S TODAY!!! My fantasy novella, A DUBIOUS CLAMOR, is out today! From here on out, if you suddenly have the urge to read about harpies, opinionated weapons, and a bunch of misfits fighting the fash, you can just DO THAT! Order direct or from bookstores: hornedlarkpress.com/product/a-du...

Happy author Marissa Lingen, a long-haired white woman, holds up a copy of her book, A DUBIOUS CLAMOR

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

No, no, you need the professional cat food: bsky.app/profile/rhia...

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Petty Ranch / Chris Sayer @pettyranch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We have been feeding this to our barn cats for months, yet their ability to do even basic tasks (like oil and filter service) remains unimpressive. One star.

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Erin M. Evans @erinmevans.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Last day for Barnes & Noble’s preorder sale, which means you can still get FIENDS & FOES for 25% off! My villains’ gossip sesh comes out 11/24 and is chock full of D&D art (and a bit more Brimstone Angels story) www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dungeons-d...

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Dungeons & Dragons Fiends & Foes: Beasts, Villains, and Monstrosities from Across the Planes

Barnes & Noble’s online bookstore for books, NOOK ebooks & magazines. Shop music, movies, toys & games, too. Receive free shipping with your Barnes & Noble Membership.

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Forget yesterday, but remembered today! Modest compared to some, I know.

Three bookcases with glass doors containing G1 My Little Ponies of various types, including plush and a very few MOC (mint on card).

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

When I get home I'll spam some pics! I have coverage of all North American regular ones except for around 30-40 that are beyond my self-imposed budget limits. (Oh, Mimic...why??) How about you?

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

That's such a cool one! I had a couple small ones out of box from Goodwill as a kid, but sent them on when I downsized my collection to just the ponies themselves. I've been rounding out my petites from ebay, but unfortunately many of those are sold in lots where I already have 3/5 or something.

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Uncle Duke @uncleduke1969.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The cats graciously put on a magic show for us last night. I figured out how they did most of the tricks, but I didn’t say anything, because that would have been rude.

Two cats on a platformed tower. One is on the lower level, head hidden behind the middle section. The second is on the top tier with only their head showing.

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 04/09/2026

New #WriterBeware blog post: The process of resolving disagreements between claimants in the Anthropic copyright settlement has begun, and there are...problems. A look at what's been reported to me, and advice on what to do. Whew. It's been a busy couple of days. writerbeware.blog/2026/09/04/a...

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Anthropic Copyright Settlement: Publishers Are Making Incorrect Claims on Authors' Payouts - Writer Beware

This week, many authors who are part of the Anthropic copyright class action settlement began receiving notices like this one: Upon accessing the portal (which doesn’t seem to have a formal name, so I...

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Rhiannon Held/R.Z. Held @rhiannonheld.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Me, texting: Spider's up My mother: Yep, fall is coming

A truly enormous spider inflatable perched on the roof and corner of a Goodwill building. Because the sidewalk is at the top of an embankment next to the building, the giant spider is menacing passersby from an apparently equal height. If you are wondering how enormous, it is DWILL wide.

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Kingfisher & Wombat @tkingfisher.com · 03/09/2026

To jump off this, if I’m at a con, please don’t feel obligated to come up with something clever before talking to me. Unless you catch me in the first hour of the first day, odds are good I’m not clever at that exact moment either. You can grunt “Book good!” and I’ll grunt “Yay!” and we’re fine.

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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

If you aren’t cheering on every little raindrop that is coming down, then we can’t be friends

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The Verge @theverge.com · 02/09/2026

As a new Harry Potter trailer makes the rounds, it bears repeating that there’s no way to watch this show without supporting J.K. Rowling’s bigotry and the structural violence she’s inflicting on the trans community.

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There is no ethical consumption of HBO’s Harry Potter series

You can’t without supporting Rowling’s transphobic bigotry.

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