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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 21h

Chapter 26 of GODS GREAT AND SMALL is live! “Just in case…” Rhom’s relationships are messy. Long-distance, close-distance, frenemies at work. It's a tangled web for all of us, isn’t it? I mean, isn’t it? New chapters every Friday. buff.ly/DP8quJ9 #BookSky #BIPOCFantasy #WebFiction

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Announcement Options: Chapter 25: Heresy is live on Royal Road! It’s starting to get real, and Rhom is acting fast. Is he making the right choice? New chapters every Friday. buff.ly/DP8quJ9 #BookSky #BIPOCFantasy #WebFiction

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Friday release: Chapter 24 of GODS GREAT AND SMALL (Acquisitions) is officially up on Royal Road! Acquisitions Ever had someone you really never wanted to meet show up at the worst moment? Rhom knows how you feel. New chapters every Friday. buff.ly/DP8quJ9 #BookSky #BIPOCFantasy #WebFiction

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

GODS GREAT AND SMALL returns today! Chapter 23: Tea in the Rain All-too-familiar: Rhom tries to smooth things over. Yeah. Not so much. Read the preview in the image, then read the full chapter on Royal Road 👇 New chapters every Friday. buff.ly/DP8quJ9 #BookSky #BIPOCFantasy #WebFiction

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The last chapters begin next week and drop every Friday! The final proofs are in, and the last nine chapters of GODS GREAT AND SMALL: Part II start dropping next Friday. Started this journey in 2018. Can't believe we're here. Catch up today buff.ly/DP8quJ9 #BookSky #BIPOCFantasy #DarkAcademia

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

NEW CHAPTER FRIDAY! In Search of Gods Great and Small, Chapter 20: Proposal An incredible gift arrives for Rhom, but is it too late to persuade him to reconsider his plans? Read on Royal Road: buff.ly/DP8quJ9 New chapters on Friday. Like & Subscribe! #godsgreatandsmall #royalroad

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

In Search of Gods Great and Small, Chapter 20: Proposal Uncertainty creeps in as Rhom’s new promotion brings a safer alternative for him and his friends. Read on Royal Road: buff.ly/DP8quJ9 Enjoying the series? Like! Subscribe! Drop a comment! #royalroad #bipocfantasy #fantasyserial #worldofkir

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I'll be up in Boston this weekend attending #Readercon35! This year, I will be PERFORMING a new short theatre piece! I'm also talking podcasting, selling some cool stuff, and sharing info about some serialized fiction projects. Come find me and say hey!

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

#Trump should have never gotten involved with the World Cup. Hard not to think that cost the US the match. #fifa #trumpcurse

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

FIFA is an organization of lickspittles with an outsized affection for authoritarians...What should never be a part of sports...are oligarchs and autocrats ordering their toadstools to rig the rules. That history is core to FIFA, and now it’s as American as apple pie. #truerwords

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

In Search of Gods Great and Small, Chapter 20: Proposal An uncomfortable exchange brings up an even more uncomfortable past and an intriguing proposal. Read on Royal Road: buff.ly/DP8quJ9 New chapters on Friday. #godsgreatandsmall #royalroad #bipocfantasy #fantasyserial #worldofkir

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

See you at @readercon.org! My Panels and Appearances: The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas - Live! Thursday, July 9, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT How to Create a Compelling Audio Drama Friday, July 10, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT Writing for Podcasts Saturday, July 11, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT

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Ursula K. Le Guin @ursulakleguin.com · 29/06/2026

We're thrilled to present the shortlist for the 2026 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction:

A bouquet of flowers next to a stack of books that includes:

Audition by Pip Adam (Coffee House Press)
Sunward by William Alexander (Saga Press)
Call and Response by Christopher Caldwell (Neon Hemlock)
Midnight Timetable by Bora Chung, translated by Anton Hur (Algonquin)
The Works of Vermin by Hiron Ennes (Tor Books)
Notes from a Regicide by Isaac Fellman (Tor Books)
Mad Sisters of Esi by Tashan Mehta (DAW Books)
One Message Remains by Premee Mohamed (Psychopomp)
Slow Gods by Claire North (Orbit)

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

In Search of Gods Great and Small, Chapter 10: Bitter Tea Disappointing those you care about is hard. Even harder when you’re not sure you even believe your own words. Read it here: buff.ly/DP8quJ9 Like! Subscribe! Comment! #godsgreatandsmall #royalroad #bipocfantasy #fantasyserial #worldofkir

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

NEW CHAPTER FRIDAY! In Search of Gods Great and Small, Chapter 18: Returns Questions get answers and lead to new questions, and a tempting offer pulls Rhom in a new direction. Read on Royal Road: buff.ly/DP8quJ9 New chapters on Friday. #godsgreatandsmall #royalroad #bipocfantasy #fantasyserial

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

NEW CHAPTER FRIDAY! BONUS DOUBLE DROP! Chapter 16: Training & 17: The Followers of the Five Knives Rhom held his nose. Now he tries to remember the result. Read on Royal Road: buff.ly/DP8quJ9 Enjoying the series? Drop me a comment and let me know! #godsgreatandsmall #royalroad #fantasyserial

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Using the new update to post some images from my favorite shows I saw this weekend at #FestivalTransAmériques this weekend! Incredible work!

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

CHAPTERS FOR "IN SEARCH OF GODS GREAT AND SMALL" RENEW NEXT WEEK! Rhom's story picks up again in Chapter 17. Give it a follow, a favorite, and help me reach new readers! New chapters on Friday. Read here: buff.ly/DP8quJ9 #godsgreatandsmall #royalroad #bipocfantasy #fantasyserial #worldofkir

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waldokanto.bsky.social @waldokanto.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Marjane Satrapi 1969-2026

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Oh hey, if you didn't know, I have a Patreon page! It's free to join (and you can join a paid tier for more exclusive content). Why not hop over to read a few thoughts about CANCIONES and see a few more production photos! #patreonwriter #writelife #nytheatre #fantasyfictionwriter

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Just a quick update about writing projects... No such thing as multitasking, y'all. #thatwritielife #playwriting #specficwriting

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

NEW CHAPTER FRIDAY! Sometimes you learn things about the people in your life during the most unlikely moments. Enjoying the series? Drop me a comment and let me know! Read on Royal Road: buff.ly/DP8quJ9 #godsgreatandsmall #royalroad #bipocfantasy #fantasyserial #worldofkir

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

1. Days of the Deer by Liliana Bodoc 2. The Underwater Welder by @jefflemire171.bsky.social 3. Sunward by @willalex.bsky.social 4. Kerala: Another Possible World by @TM Thomas Isaac Once #Canciones is up, I'm excited to sit on the beach and read as much as I can. Get your Tix! tinyurl.com/2m5p3wmr

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Canciones

Join three generations of the legendary Guerrero family as they gather for a special family reunion.

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

NEW CHAPTER FRIDAY! Nothing is ever easy for Rhom and Jaya, including just finding some privacy to speak. Even when they do... Enjoying the series? Drop me a comment and let me know! Read on Royal Road: buff.ly/DP8quJ9 #godsgreatandsmall #royalroad #bipocfantasy #fantasyserial #worldofkir

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

NOW LIVE! Chapter 13: Requested “Will Rhom fulfill his duties or is some knowledge too precious to return?” It’s a thrill to keep sharing this story. I hope you are enjoying reading it! Read on Royal Road: buff.ly/DP8quJ9 #godsgreatandsmall #royalroad #bipocfantasy #fantasyserial #worldofkir

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Friends! NEW CHAPTERS START THIS FRIDAY! I'm thrilled to continue Rhom's story and share it amid the chaos and violence of this moment. It feels more prescient than ever to share this story and expand on my spec fic work. I hope you enjoy reading it. I love writing it. Solidarity. #bipocfantasy

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Seven months ago I finished Part I of In Search of Gods Great and Small. And I'm thrilled to let you know the story will continue soon... Part II: Departure begins March 27. If you haven’t read Part I: Pradita, now’s a great time to catch up on Royal Road: buff.ly/DP8quJ9 #godsgreatandsmall

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

IN SEARCH OF GODS GREAT AND SMALL, PART II: DEPARTURE is coming soon and will be released in a few weeks! I can't wait to share the next chapters of Rhom’s journey with you, and for you to see where it goes next. Catch up and read Part I: Pradita \: buff.ly/DP8quJ9 #godsgreatandsmall #royalroad

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

New this week: Chapter 12 — The Fruit Vendor Rhom seeks a vendor who offers more than fruit. But the cost of seeking knowledge is steep, and the mind is never safe from those who covet truth. Read now on Royal Road: buff.ly/DP8quJ9 #godsgreatandsmall #bipocfantasy #speculativeresistance

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

A quick note about what's going on over at my Patreon. Come check it out and sign up for free! buff.ly/OsB4A1r

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Mark Bray @mark-bray.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

I teach a history of antifascism course @ruhistorydept.bsky.social and figured I'd start an ongoing thread this semester to share some insights from course readings and recommend some great works on antifascism. 🧵

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Chapter 11 of In Search of Gods Great and Small is live! Through The Sight, Rhom witnesses a moment he was never meant to see—and must remain silent. One more chapter before a short break, so now’s the perfect time to catch up. Read: buff.ly/DP8quJ9 #godsgreatandsmall #bipocfantasy #royalroad

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

The fact that #Trump stood in front of the UN Assembly, spoke 4x longer than he was allowed, and chided the international leaders, AND NO ONE STOPPED HIM tells you everything you need to know about his position in world politics. This is not just a US problem.

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

New this week: Chapter 10 — Practicing the Hanzhi Morning meditation shifts into something stranger. The Bookmasters press Rhom beyond ritual— for the first time, The Sight finds him. buff.ly/DP8quJ9 #godsgreatandsmall #royalroad #bipocfantasy #darkacademia #webfiction #speculativeresistance

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Richard Lovejoy @theharpomarxist.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Silksong and board games. We talk Silksong and board games. Join @worldofkir.bsky.social, @amoebic.bsky.social, and I as we go deep on bugs and mushrooms, like you do.

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GWJ Conference Call 987

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Sending #thoughtsandprayers to the family of #CharilieKirk, the man who said gun deaths are acceptable and met the same melancholy fate as the children in #Uvalde.

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

New this week: Chapter 9 — Prashem’s Demand Prashem’s order is simple: seek the Followers of the Five Knives. His reasons remain hidden. Rhom’s mistrust is clear— Read now on Royal Road: buff.ly/DP8quJ9 #godsgreatandsmall #royalroad #bipocfantasy #darkacademia #webfiction #speculativeresistance

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Solid analysis of a fascinating shift…the only thing left unexplored is the internationalist perspective of a once, solely jingoistic performance art. Yes it is art. Silly, popular-form art. I love it. tribunemag.co.uk/2025/08/in-s...

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In Search of Left Wrestling

Pro wrestling is often associated with the Right, but a new character has become popular for championing solidarity and workers’ rights, reflecting the growing economic precarity of its fanbase.

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

New this week: Chapter 8 — Gifts Amid comfort and camaraderie, Rhom lays his hopes and fears bare. Jaya and Bhasu, bound by loyalty, propose a dangerous solution. Read now on Royal Road: buff.ly/DP8quJ9 #godsgreatandsmall #royalroad #bipocfantasy #darkacademia #webfiction #speculativeresistance

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

The last entry of the #LiberatedArchives is here: the script of a banned street theatre play, once erased, now reclaimed. New worlds can be imagined—because this one was never theirs to own. Read this final act of resistance now: buff.ly/QxdBWpC #royalroad #speculativeresistance #bipocfantasy

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Dive into the final scroll detailing the founding of the Children of the Flame, the penultimate #LiberatedArchives entry—flash fiction that stirs rebellion. Read on Royal Road! The last post drops next week. Click here to read: buff.ly/QxdBWpC #speculativeresistance #royalroad #bipocfantasy

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

#iykyk I will be joining @theharpomarxist.bsky.social on #gamerswithjobs soon to talk about my XXX hrs long journey to get these fancy, golden math rocks.

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BrightFlame (she/they) * hope & magic * @brightflame.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

One more item on my @readercon.org stash: the subversive, abolitionist, decolonial LIBERATED ARCHIVES from @worldofkir.bsky.social ! Did you grab a copy as well? What an inventive and art-full medium for this flash literary puzzle. #BookSky #WritingCommunity #SFF #SpecLit @bsfwriters.bsky.social

cover of innovative zines of The Liberated Archives "The Legend of Bin Lin Hai and the Founding of the Children of the Flame." On heavy ivory paper stock with slash symbol cutout on front.

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

New this week: IN SEARCH OF GODS GREAT AND SMALL, CHAPTER 6 — GIFTS Some truths are delivered in riddles. Some in friendship. And some are bound in leather and ink. Read now on Royal Road: buff.ly/DP8quJ9 #godsgreatandsmall #royalroad #bipocfantasy #darkacademia #webfiction #speculativeresistance

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Beto O'Byrne @worldofkir.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Another hidden truth revealed. Why did the Eternal Library hide the beautiful last words of the great Ulani hero, Mahinale? This is for you to determine. The next entry is live. Every piece matters. Read it now on Royal Road. Click here to read: buff.ly/QxdBWpC #royalroad #specfic #bipocfantasy

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