Just finished @aptshadow.bsky.social Children of Time series. My gods-so good! Funny, humane, and the plots move like a freight train( not easy when covering 1000s of yrs.) I don't understand how he can get into the POV of spiders and make me care, but by golly, I DID!!! I really liked the books.

I've done 2 of these--can't say enough good things. @alicefraser.bsky.social is a curator of great people. I had a blast, and i benefited from feedback from Alice, #JohnLukeRobert #AmyCarver, @tiffstevenson.bsky.social & others retreaters. And there's a babbling brook--literally, it babbles.

I have to say, @bookpipeline.bsky.social had me at “you won,” but then they sent a mug—amazing. Thanks again for choosing “Old Bird,” as the 2025 Unpublished Winner in Mystery/Thriller.

Think medieval babies are ugly? Won’t want to miss white witch @eleanormorton.bsky.social & German soup fan @alicefraser.bsky.social discuss Lockheed Martin war crimes wear, Narnia for atheists, heavy handed socialism, and autopsy eating etiquette. Yum! shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

Trying to avoid damp, sad ghosts? Look no further than the minimal friction musings of platypus sociologist @alicefraser.bsky.social & tiny-text writer @frogcroakley.bsky.social as they chat about that time Nero tackled an octopus & China Mieville explained nothing! shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

Democracy needs a robust press! Support the @oregonjournalism.bsky.social a new addition Oregon's journalism landscape, working to keep us informed.

This article by James Neff is a must-read for ALL Oregonians. We are 50th in reading scores, we're failing our children, and there are other states that have turned things around. We just need to the leadership to do it. @oregonjournalism.bsky.social www.oregonjournalismproject.org/schooled-by-...

Love this interview with @ucrlowresmfa.bsky.social prof @gabino.bsky.social —esp. great for those days when you’re doubting yourself as a writer.

@todgoldberg.bsky.social, the master maker of @ucrlowresmfa.bsky.social has a new book out and it just landed on my front doorstep. I wish I could be in Palm Desert with all my UCR friends, but this is a pretty good consolation prize.

My unpublished novel, Old Bird, won the 2025 Book Pipeline award for Mystery/Thriller! Thank you to all my @ucrlowresmfa.bsky.social readers, and esp. Ivy Pochoda and @todgoldberg.bsky.social (who made me start this novel over from scratch--and he was right to do so!)

THis is for @tinakotek.bsky.social who wants to be Oregon’s governor again. Our ed system is in crisis (50th & you don’t declare an emergency?). There are things we can do. They are hard, and it means you start caring about children more than not adults, but that’s what needs to happen.

A good book, a warm jumper, what more could a @alicefraser.bsky.social @thebugle.bsky.social fan want for the holidays. (This cricket bats are a nice touch).

Are you into the second person? If YOU are, you’ll love listening to comic sans @joznorris.bsky.social & long-haired anthropologist @alicefraser.bsky.social talk Egyptian gods as Aliens, shop keeper quest-inomics, and how to choose your own avant- garde adventure. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

Just listened to first 2 episodes, must listen for anyone interested in creativity, and in the film/tv industry. So interesting.

Bow down, press your face to the dirt, b/c it’s another great convo w/ @katestam.bsky.social & quadrologist @alicefraser.bsky.social about Lordly prancing, the material side of questing, tell-tale textures, iPhone face & why we can move on from JK whatever her name. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

Just voted for @gradyhendrix.bsky.social Witchcraft for Wayward Girls (Way good!). Then went to Fantasy and voted for @aptshadow.bsky.social Shroud--- foggy planet fun! Go vote for something you love. www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...

Trouble defanging a deadly cooch? No problem. Let sloppy saluter @tpneenan.bsky.social & sexy assassin @alicefraser.bsky.social show you the way as they talk improvised crampons, muscular sci-fi, hot girl trolley problems, & Predator for the kiddos! shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

Are you dead? No problem. Grab some bone lube & enjoy DNF absolutionist @frogcroakley.bsky.social & rim joker @alicefraser.bsky.social as they talk paleo fauna, Robocop ontology, & books 4 bad holidays. Plus, Alice defends her extremely competent eyelining skills. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

Just finished @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social's Hummingbird Salamander. The protagonist is one of the best female characters I've ever read. The play between her psyche and her physical body in how she perceives herself and how others do too, is phenomenal. I'd read a book of this woman doing anything.

One of the smartest women on the planet is going to be co-chair!!!!!

TRANSITION CO-CHAIR LINA KHAN!?!?!??!

Problems with the pressure differential of your portals? Join always clever @alicefraser.bsky.social & analogue de-Dunker @tpneenan.bsky.social as they take on bad dads, Brechtian mirror face punching no-nos, & why rosé does NOT pair well with a game of Portals. 🤮 shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

Study up on your spelling with theoretical juggler @myqkaplan.bsky.social & @alicefraser.bsky.social (not her real name) as they talk Bruce Lee, the semantics of bean bag chairs, Grim Dark cynicism, and the names of all the molecules in 1/2 glass of water. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

Even Evil Rory Gilmore backed by affective altruism is no match 4 @alicefraser.bsky.social talking 2 herself about muscular Barbie, why competency porn characters need not be evil, & what to do when you’re starstruck by(OMG!) @garthnix.bsky.social (grab your 5000SPF) shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

Portland #nokings Music, costumes, dancing. Young and old people handing out free water and tacos. Such a hellscape.

Great interview w/ @alfranken.bsky.social & @davidhogg.bsky.social. Just became monthly donor to Leaders We Deserve--they're doing hte work and doing in a smart way. www.alfranken.com/listen/david...

For those in the literacy world, this is my dream. Can you imagine if #kareemweaver was a Superintendent and #KymonaBurk was head advisor!!!!! If NYC passes, we need @tinakotek.bsky.social to hire them to run Oregon's DOE. www.robertcarroll.nyc/literacy

Portland's famous Unipiper was spotted at the Portland ICE protest where he played his bagpipes in front of Santa, Mr. Potato Head, Garfield and more -- all while surrounded by bubbles. More on how the tone of Portland's protests has shifted: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

thank you for your service

If you think art doesn’t matter, listen to this. The @economist.com does a great job of recreating the trial where the judge wouldn’t read the play on trial so the defendants inserted it into their testimony. It’s bonkers. www.economist.com/podcasts/202...

Thank you @weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social for being the kid in the front row asking questions we all want to ask. Fascinating convo about what AI actually is, but also, can you have him back on to talk more about what he said about why countries will share limits on AI(min 1:11). Sliver of hope?

Get your box of tissues, b/c all your holes are going to leak when you hear this tale of woe. Thank you @alicefraser.bsky.social & @podchris.bsky.social for making art and trying to share it. Love the book, sorry about capitalism, can’t wait for your next adventure shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

Portland: October 18th, Waterfront, 12-4. See you there. People need to see the hell scape that is Portland. Let’s show them. #nokings www.nokings.org#map

Got to hear Oregon’s AG @danrayfield.bsky.social talk about how OR’s DOJ is fighting back against federal takeover. When asked how we all help: win back the HOUSE. @movementvoter.bsky.social is doing the work—please donate. movement.vote

Hone your arcane magic & join the suggestible @tpneenan.bsky.social, the less-suggestible @alicefraser.bsky.social & pro-ick normy @podchris.bsky.social to discuss emote scandals, talking cloud/angel/dead people tropes, kings of w(H)ales, & Xenomorph plushies! shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

Want to fight back against the authoritarian takeover of our government? Join the 10 Steps Campaign: 10stepscampaign.org

Install your buttons, put on your fingerless gloves, & join lice-less orphans @alicefraser.bsky.social & @eleanormorton.bsky.social as they discuss dry swallowing, pocket knives (cool?), carbonated beverage Han Solo, & harnessing horniness to gain life skills. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

If you’re tired of experts, this is NOT the show for you. Competency porn stars @tpneenan.bsky.social & @alicefraser.bsky.social talk pale buttocks in the gloom, Patton Oswald in the wild, Straight-to-camera-blogging, the benevolent internet and BELTERS!!! shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

"I'll-hold-them-off" @tpneenan.bsky.social & #ruglife @alicefraser.bsky.social talk 6-yr-olds sending their boyfriends to hell, unrighteous chafing, musket loading tips, & paladin plot problems. And don't worry Tom, we're keeping our bits Xed 4 your mystery project! shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

Unzip your flesh sweater & join New-Who aficionado @tpneenan.bsky.social & published author @alicefraser.bsky.social as they discuss seeping gut wounds, escaping from men w/ damp pants, befuzzled kings, training wheel creeps & Red Sonja’s bikini armor! 👙🤴 shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

Like a deferential cough from behind, Luddite @jenreadsromance.bsky.social & unhappy bather @alicefraser.bsky.social talk make-out escape plots, normy Superman, & how to do an end run around 13yrolds--on this wk's RU! andhttps://shows.acast.com/6786518e3ceecdbe85c0b8ef/689bb7d92d44a86fa0bd2f9c

Great convo w/ @bethanymclean.bsky.social @zingales.bsky.social but you were all too nice about how American education is failing students. Look up recent literacy and math scores (I live in OR, 50th when adjusted for demographics). One challenge will be 1/2 www.capitalisnt.com/episodes/sho...

Ever wonder about the sound of 1 nipple winking, well, stitch on your arms, pull on your stripey stockings, & listen to @tpneenan.bsky.social & @alicefraser.bsky.social talk proportionally sexy 50 ft women, sex w/ your bra on, & how to start a coward & become a hero! shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

Unsheathe your sword with aplomb (insert schwing sound here) while enjoying @eleanormorton.bsky.social & @alicefraser.bsky.social discuss buff little piggies named Ralph, Muppet baby Odysseus, and @pendaraniwys.bsky.social Welshian epic! It’s awesome! shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

If you like that, you'll love: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4KK... Large members on roofs with @thebugle.bsky.social Andy Zaltsman and John Oliver (before he crossed the pond.

Makes me wish I were writing short stories and not novels. Love @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social Wonderbook--his chapter on beginning where he analyzes Finch opening--brilliant. If you can, take this offer up.

Need to buy a little respite in a bitter world? Join @podchris.bsky.social as he wears a dress & thinks about muscles, & autonomously skirted @alicefraser.bsky.social as they talk K-Pop demon hunters, horse violence, how to ID the anointed, and Barbarian trad wives. shows.acast.com/6786518e3cee...

So fun listening to @emmanewman.bsky.social & @aptshadow.bsky.social talk about my fav plotless 90s sci-fi film, The Fifth Element (Patreon only post—worth it!!!) Also, action star B. Willis’ orange tank top with a strappy back—my fav touch of gay. So ahead of its time! www.starshipalexandria.com

If only @tinakotek.bsky.social would "measure outcomes against every penny" we spend in K-12, maybe we'd have better outcomes & ppl wouldn't be leaving (OR is 50th in literacy). www.wweek.com/news/schools...

I'll be at @powells.bsky.social tonight, can't wait. Nick was in my @ucrlowresmfa.bsky.social program and his writing always blows me away.