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Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 29/09/2026

Reuters got some of the IPO docs. Anthropic is a total dog of a company. Spent $12.6bn to make $4.6bn in revenue in 2025, $7.33bn of which was compute costs. Operating loss of $8bn. Losses getting worse year over year. Amazing stuff www.reuters.com/business/fin...

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Companies
• Anthropic IPO could value the company at more than $2
trillion
• Anthropic lost $42 billion in 2025
• Al lab spent $7.33 billion on compute and infrastructure last year
• Operating loss widened to $8.06 billion in 2025 from $2.98 billion in 2024
• Execs, industry analysts have expressed concerns over harms of Al tech
Sept 28 (Reuters) - Anthropic is making a massive bet that Al will transform the global economy more profoundly than industrialization, electricity and the internet, according to its IPO prospectus seen by Reuters.
But the cost to get there will be staggering. Anthropic reported a net loss of $42 billion in 2025, and plans to spend $518 billion on cloud, computing and infrastructure obligations in coming year, according to the
prospectus.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 12/09/2026

I started writing over twenty years ago. I started publishing three years ago. My third book (the second in a trilogy) releases next month. I’m equal parts proud and excited by the journey so far, and of what’s still to come. stevepannett.com/books/

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Books - Steve Pannett | Author & designer

The published and upcoming works of gritty fantasy author, Steve Pannett – including the critically-acclaimed Turned series.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 18/09/2026

Just one month until The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings is released! I’m incredibly proud of how this series is shaping up. If you like your fantasy with a gritty edge and with a dollop of dark humour, The Turned books are for you! stevepannett.com/books/the-si... stevepannett.com/books/the-ru...

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 22/09/2026

Before becoming a parent I didn’t appreciate what normal, mid-range volume is like. Life after kids is either way too loud or suspiciously quiet. There is no middle ground.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 16/09/2026

This really is the perfect joke because if I’m right then we’ll all just suffer horrible economic consequences…but at least I’d be right And if I’m wrong then the species will be extinct and there’ll be no one around to say “I told you so” except for some mildly apologetic chatbots Lose lose bebe!

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 15/09/2026

I told everyone I invented magic that would fix everything wrong with the world so they gave me all their money and I spent it all on a fancy light show that runs on diesel and now they’re getting nervous so I’m telling them all the magic is so powerful it could kill us all. This is AI right now.

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K.E. Rosero (Author/Artist) @kerosero.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

⚔️ BOOK RELEASE ⚔️ I didn't think this day would come, but FALL RED EMPIRE, the final book in the BURN RED SKIES trilogy, releases TODAY! ⚔️📚⚔️ As always, thank you for your support. It's been such a journey! I still need some time to get used to saying it, but the trilogy is officially CONCLUDED ❤️

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 12/09/2026

*sigh* They are laughing. Openly trolling the fact that our democracy can be bought and paid for because there’s nothing to stop them. “My competitive spirit compelled me to match the donation” is two fingers up to everyone supporting this shite. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record

Christopher Harborne says he has equalled a donation from Ben Delo - the single largest gift to a UK political party.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 12/09/2026

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Books - Steve Pannett | Author & designer

The published and upcoming works of gritty fantasy author, Steve Pannett – including the critically-acclaimed Turned series.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 09/09/2026

Kids keep you grounded. I’m going to some fancypants awards do next week, so I tried on my tux to check that it still fits etc etc. One of my 7yos told me I look like a butler.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 03/09/2026

I have a theory (more of a hunch, in truth) that, while Covid traumatised the entire planet, the rich and powerful were—somewhat ironically—adversely affected because, perhaps for the first time, they were proven to be just as human/mortal as everyone else. Their response was to lose their minds.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 02/09/2026

This was my 500th post on BlueSky and I used it to be pithy and snarky and generally pissy at some people being complete, unabashed wankers. Pretty fitting, actually…now that I think about it 🤔

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 02/09/2026

As my website traffic increases exponentially (all part of a long-term strategy, I love to see it working!) so too—unfortunately—does the spam. Which circle of hell did Dante say scam artists would be consigned to again?

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 31/08/2026

Can’t wait for the fourth major global economic shock of my lifetime. I’m 37. This one is gonna be caused by… *checks notes* …a bunch of dorky tech bros wantonly lying about the capabilities of their predicative text machines because they think they’re making God. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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AI could cause global economic downturn, Andrew Bailey warns G20

The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's “volatility” caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 30/08/2026

✅ Milestone achieved I finished editing my next project (my first ever attempt at a novella)! Now to typeset it and get it ready for production! More info to follow (once I’ve had a breather! 😮‍💨)

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 29/08/2026

War looms between humans and vampyrs. No one is safe from the shadow of its threat, but least of all the Turned. Forging unlikely alliances and battling impossible odds, they must turn their struggle for survival into a reckoning for their enemies. ℹ️ stevepannett.com/books/the-ru...

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The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings - Steve Pannett | Author & designer

Book two of the gritty fantasy series, The Turned. The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings sees readers return to Medania, with war looming between humans and vampyrs.

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

THE BIG INDIE WEEKEND IS BACK! Not seen our epic line up yet? 25th to 27th September, 3 days of awesome indie authors and creators. Online panels, live streams, an RPG, writing sprint, giveaways and an exciting event announcement...SEE YOU THERE!

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 26/08/2026

I have a challenge for you! The next enjoyable book you read—be it absolutely life-changing or just some time well spent—I implore you to drop a rating/review of it, either on the product page of the retailer (if you bought it online) or over on Goodreads (or an equivalent platform).

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 18/08/2026

I’ve got lots of writing projects on the go at the moment. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s coming down the track from me over the next year or so… #IndieAuthor #Books #FantasyBooks

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Jamedi @jamreads.com · 24/08/2026

Okay, guys, girls, non-binaries, I'm starting to prepare my 2027 to-read list, what to review, what to cover, so I need your help: Authors, publicists, publishers, I would like to hear about your Science Fiction / Fantasy / Horror / Spec Fic titles releasing in 2027 (end of 2026 also accepted) (+)

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 23/08/2026

Do you run a bookish podcast or YouTube account? Or maybe you have an active blog where you share book-related content with interested readers? If so, then I have a very important question for you: Are you looking for guests? Asking for a me. #BookSky #Books

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 22/08/2026

In the aftermath of a bloody war and against his better instincts, Sweet leads his crew of veteran bounty hunters on their most dangerous job yet. ⚔️📘⚔️ stevepannett.com/books/the-hu... My 2023 gritty fantasy debut for fans of Abercrombie and Hobb. #FantasyBooks #IndieAuthor

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The Hunter's Lament - Steve Pannett | Author & designer

In the aftermath of a bloody war and against his better instincts, Sweet leads his crew of veteran bounty hunters on their most dangerous job yet.

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Here's a look at a few more of the panels we have coming up during The Big Indie Weekend, 25th to 27th September. Come join us for live chats, Q&As and book talk over three days dedicated to indie awesomeness! #indieauthors #booklovers #bookchat #writingcommunity #authorevents

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 21/08/2026

One thing parenting in the UK doesn’t really prep you for is how much of your time will be spent on disused industrial estates (that have since been converted into soft play centres). Not knocking it, my kids love it and it’s a local business, but there’s a mildly dystopian vibe to the whole thing.

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Tim Hardie @timhardieauthor.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Clearly @stevepannett.com is a talented creative writer, as he turned our rambling discussion earlier this month into a vaguely coherent interview. stevepannett.com/author-inter...

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Author interview: Tim Hardie

I sat down to talk all things reading, writing and publishing with fantasy author and SPFBO finalist, Tim Hardie.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 09/08/2026

Why do they even still build living rooms with ‘the big lights’? Poor bastards never get used.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · 08/08/2026

Today we're hosting a Saturday Spotlight for The Sins of Steel and Shadow by @stevepannett.com, book one in The Turned series of low fantasy that follows the plight of those caught in the middle of an ancient feud, and is a #SPFBO XI semi-finalist! www.readindiefantasy.com/saturday-spo...

A banner showing a map with a open book and pages flying in the air. It has the text Saturday Spotlight and the book cover to The Sins of Steel and Shadow by Steve Pannett.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 01/08/2026

Fun fact: ‘John Wick’ is actually short for ‘Jonathan Wickathan’

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 29/07/2026

Also, just to be clear, I don’t have a solution to this — just a gripe. But if you put a gun to my head then I think that every EV should blare out the saxophone part from Gerry Rafferty’s seminal hit ‘Baker Street’ at full volume, instead of the warbling eldritch hover that they currently espouse.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 29/07/2026

The sound of EVs out on the road is so unerringly dystopian to me. I’m no petrolhead, but it’s like carmakers heard all the worst parts of Bladerunner, Alien, and Minority Report and said “yeah, make ‘em sound exactly like that”

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 15/07/2026

It’s my birthday, so to celebrate I’m giving away a limited number of copies of The Sins of Steel and Shadow, for free! No email needed, no sign-up, no nothin’ — just pick your preferred e-reader from the list and the book is yours! Enjoy! BookHip.com/TBMNXFX 🎉🥳📙🥳🎉 #BookThreads

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 14/07/2026

Interviewed another fellow author as part of a series (see my blog for details) and had a really interesting discussion about whether writing multiple projects at once was liberating or distracting (as opposed to writing one thing at a time). Will publish the chat soon, but what’re your thoughts?

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 09/07/2026

Explaining British politics to folks not from these fair shores is…strange. Yes, in order to oust a fascist we need everyone in a certain bit of the country to elect a man dressed as a bin* to represent them in parliament. *trashcan, for anyone across the pond 🗑️

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 07/07/2026

Every other party should not stand a candidate for Clacton. Make this odious toad stand completely on his own, then (rightly) point out the utter waste of taxpayer money it takes to run a by-election *and* keep pressuring him about his dodgy gifts/finances. He’s bought and paid for. Show people.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 30/06/2026

I’ve been back in a writing groove for a few weeks now. Kinda didn’t wanna jinx it by sharing, but it’s too nice a feeling to keep to myself. Anyone in this game knows how crucial momentum can be. And it ebbs and flows. One word at a time, folks.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 24/06/2026

I know there are bigger fish to fry in the world right now but Teslas sound so fucking stupid when they reverse. They sound like whimpering dishwashers. Temu Bladerunner.

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

COMING UP THIS WEEK ON PATREON: We'll be joined by @alethearlyons.bsky.social and @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social for a live discussion on author collaboration, co-writing and group projects. To join the chat, check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/Spotlight...

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 22/06/2026

I love BtB. And this is one of the *wildest* grifts I’ve ever learned about. This shit was happening* in my lifetime…and it’s just insane. open.spotify.com/episode/10BX... *the same underlying principle still is, but to shill AI instead of fake bomb detectors

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Part One: The Fake Bomb Detector Grift That Killed Hundreds

Behind the Bastards · Episode

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 19/06/2026

If you’d like to request an ARC of The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings (Book II of The Turned) then there’s a form to do just that, right here! forms.gle/hXb3pi1xW6LD... I’ll be responding to all requests soon, so thank you for your patience if you’ve already put a req in!

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The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings – ARC request

Please complete this form if you would like to request an Advance Reader Copy of The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings. Please be aware that while every request will be considered, not all can be honoured. ...

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Reform Political Advertising @reformpoliticalads.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Ten years on from Brexit there are still no rules to prevent lies in election ads. We’ve tabled amendments to stop election ads like the infamous Brexit bus misleading voters again. Email your MP and ask them to sponsor them. It takes 1 minute. 👇 reformpoliticaladvertising.org/take-action/...

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 08/06/2026

Whenever a stranger compliments my beard (happens more than you’d think) my default reply is: “Thanks, I grew it myself.” Responses are always either a little smile or an abject look of bewildered horror. I live for both.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 01/06/2026

Half-term completed. Spent the entirety of last week with my two boys (6yo twins) and had an absolute blast. I may be returning to work with a mad idea for a kids book bubbling away in the back of my brain…

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Richard Schroder @london1946.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Off subject: Reference the Mystery Hour podcast Thursday May the 28th and the enquiry about the sequence of words Jerry and Tom and Hardy and Laurel ... this clipping from six years ago "one of the unwritten rules of English native speakers". Wish I had listened live. I would have 'phoned in.

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 29/05/2026

It’s very nearly June in 2026 and I’m *still* seeing folks claim that em dashes are a surefire sign of AI being used in writing. Shit, stunted, contrived writing is usually a pretty good giveaway, people — not punctuation that’s been used for literal centuries. Don’t make me tap the sign.

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Brian Phillips @brianphillips.lol · 28/05/2026

Here's the serious bit for anyone who'd rather skip the 4000 words of jokes

Because the truth is, tech doesn't have an image problem. It doesn't have a message problem. It has an intention problem. What's wrong with the axe murderer who broke into my house is not that he hasn't successfully persuaded me to buy into his narrative. What's wrong is that he's trying to kill me with an axe. Similarly, when you launch a product that's designed to put millions of people out of work, block access to sources of verifiable truth, replace human creativity with slop, and lower the barriers to every sort of atrocity, the problem isn't that you haven't told the public a good story about those things. The problem is that you are trying to do them. (
There are things in the world that are more important than money. The fact that you seem not to believe this, that you seem to think any motive beyond ruthless acquisitiveness is fake, dishonest, or childish, is the heart of your problem. Your attitude is not by any means unique to tech, but the

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

It's nearly here! Only one week to go until Spotlight Indie Live and we couldn't be more excited if we tried. Come join us for: author panels, Q&As, live performances, traders market, free author headshots, drop-in advice sessions and loads of AWESOME BOOKS. See you there! #Shrewsbury #Indieauthors

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

With just ONE WEEK to go until our free to attend #indieauthorevent at Flaxmill Maltings in #Shrewsbury we're hitting Shrewsbury Library this weekend. Find us there 16th May from 11am where we'll be chatting about the event and displaying some indie works!

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Steve Pannett @stevepannett.com · 13/05/2026

Outside of being an author, I’m a designer (it’s how I make my living) and this is absolutely spot on RE: Generative AI in the design industry. “We used to call it theft.” open.substack.com/pub/undomag/...

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"We used to call it theft" – why Luke Tonge has had enough

The designer and co-founder of the Birmingham Design Festival wants a word...

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