Every lawyer working for Tylenol tonight

#SeptemberWorldbuilders 22 Taegen feels terribly lost at two critical points of NICEF's story. At the very beginning, and after a key exchange with Selene, which makes it too clear to Taegen that her plan and her connections can't coexist. -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill #scifi #yafiction #readersky

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 22 In NICEF, Taegen would probably write an accurate history/cultural remembrance of the Optinae (Wraiths). The culture of the galaxy is not ready for it yet, but she wants to help her people be remembered. -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill #scifi #yafiction #alien

#WIPSnips - NICEF - sparring/training between Taegen and Djilia. The specific dialogue references are set-up outside the snip, but it was already a big one. It helps Djilia crack through her mental block. #writesky #writingcommunity #scifi #yafiction #mecha -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill

Mech Pilot (🦋)

#SeptemberWorldbuilders 21 For NICEF, with how Nicefs work, pilots could totally be seen as divers in the void of space. They need extensive equipment, it requires skill and practice, and many of them find it greatly freeing and enjoyable. -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill #scifi #yafiction #mecha

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 21 The heart of characters is in their quirks. Verbal, physical, interests, etc. Give them something weird, off-kilter, unique, funny, silly, or whatever. Like Djilia obsessing over the Phoenix in NICEF XD -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill #scifi #yafiction #mecha

I still believe that Bsky is by far the healthiest social media platform, which is a bit like saying that it's the least deadly plague, but that is precisely why we must openly criticise and oppose it when it does something stupid, like the new NSFW guidelines.

#WIPSnips - NICEF - An important moment for Diela to experience. She's completed her personal arc by this point, but hasn't recognized her own transformation fully. Ostelgan provides a bit of external validation. #writesky #writingcommunity #scifi #yafiction #mecha -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill

You know you live in a dystopian hellscape when fully fabricated entertainment designed to caricature a dystopian hellscape is just "Yeah, that's about how it is, huh?" Like Knights of Guinevere is great, but legit, what it's showing isn't that far from reality.

#SeptemberWorldbuilders 20 With space as ocean for NICEF, Taegen has lived in it for most of her adult life. Her species doesn't need to breathe as much as humans do, and can exist in full vacuum for multiple hours without health issues. -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill #scifi #yafiction #alien #readersky

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 20 NICEF SNIP - The other sapphic pair of the story, Visansa and Corala were a delight to write in every scene. Corala is absolutely the 'Dragon' to Visansa's 'Evil Queen.' I love their dynamic. -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill #scifi #yafiction #mecha #sapphic

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#WIPSnips - NICEF - Victim of genocide confronts the mind behind most of the genocide. Winslow Ardef was a 'fun' villain to write because he allowed me to express the utter lack of empathy that kind of psycho suffers. #writesky #writingcommunity #scifi #yafiction #mecha -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill

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#SeptemberWorldbuilders 19 Again, ocean as space. I leave travel-times in NICEF vague, because specifying how long it takes to get between planets/systems is the fastest way to alienate anyone reading a sci-fi with any grasp of astrophysics. -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill #scifi #yafiction #spacetravel

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 19 Free day character shout-out to Djilia. She's a bit of a den-mother, joker, and foundation for everyone else in Aroi House in NICEF. The steel in her spine comes through immediately when her family is threatened. -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill #scifi #yafiction #mechapilot

#WIPSnips - NICEF - Selene's home, the Gatusk Mine on Rykal colony. Corporations are starving the miners to punish them for vague accusations (inspired by real-world mining town company cruelty), so Aroi House tries to help. #writesky #writingcommunity #scifi #yafiction -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill

Had myself a nice, thematic double feature tonight. Both underrated bangers. Both on 4K UHD disc, the way God intended.

One thing I'll say about DC not only canceling Red Hood, but recalling the first issue and refunding stores for buying it, is that you can still get Neil Gaiman's work through them. They still work with Otto Schmidt. Eddie Berganza worked there for years AFTER the formation of a policy that no women

Oh this is pretty cool.

Cancelling Kimmel was not about Charlie Kirk. Cancelling Colbert was not about finances. The ICE raids are not about crime. Defunding universities was not about antisemitism. Fighting vaccines is not about making anyone healthy. The troops occupying DC and LA were not about crime. Fascism is here.

#SeptemberWorldbuilders 18 The Aroi in NICEF have many myths and legends about space (treating space as the ocean). They sing hymns about constellations from different angles, and have stories for almost every point of their nomadic routes. -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill #scifi #yafiction #spacetravel

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 18 In NICEF, most of the antagonists are corporate heirs or racist military leaders. They're all power hungry. Think Alec Vardis would be the most openly so. Spoiled, emotionally stunted, believes everything belongs to him. -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill #scifi #yafiction #mecha

N.I.C.E.F.: Neural-Interface Controlled Exo-Frame Found-Sisters: Djilia/Latien -rival aces -enemies-to-friends-to-family -mutual respect > warm fuzzies -sunshine/grumpy -tackle racism, mutual learning -eBook: pjc-cahill.itch.io/nicef -Print: a.co/d/fde889b #scifi #yafiction #mecha 📢📚

I would love to be part of the conversation on MSNBC related to the Kimmel story and it's chilling effects on first amendment, but unfortunately I was terminated by MSNBC for stating that "hateful thoughts lead to hateful words which lead to hateful actions".

Trump just designated “Antifa” as a terrorist organization, on par with ISIS and Al Qaeda. As a reminder, “antifa” is short for “antifascist”. They will use this lie to surveil, imprison, and kill Americans on the left. This may be our Reichstag Fire moment. Wake up. www.cnn.com/2025/09/17/p...

#WIPSnips - NICEF - Taegen turning on the charm for Selene. I love swoon-worthy moments as long as they're grounded in realistic characters. I like this and conflict between the two equally. #writesky #writingcommunity #scifi #yafiction #LGBTQIA #lesbian #sapphic -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill

Yeah, I'll be clear. I've been antifa the whole time

Signed the copies of Triple Strike at Birdhouse Books while I was there to pick up a couple volumes of The Summer Hikaru Died! (Also see how TS is hanging out with @lorian.bsky.social’s gorgeously illustrated MM light novel?? 😍)

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Can't help noticing this comes after fox News has a call for ending the lives of homeless people on the air.

Kroger will lay off ~1,000 employees. In December, it announced $7.5B in stock buybacks – which juice stock prices, enriching shareholders and boosting CEO pay. Just so happens that Kroger's last CEO was paid 457x its typical employee in 2024. Textbook corporate greed.

This is why they’re deleting studies

Ezra Klein first came to prominence when he worked at the Center for American Progress. He was the left/center-left wonder kid when it came to advocating for single payer healthcare. He then sold out all of those beliefs so Vox could have access to the Clinton campaign in 2016. Always been a fraud

Jerry from Ben & Jerry's has resigned after 47 years after Unilever silenced their politcal activism.

I'm sorry, worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable permission to my voice and likeness? For what now? In any manner for any purpose??? This is in academia/.edu's new ToS, which you're prompted to agree to on login. Anyway I'll be jumping ship. You can find my stuff at hcommons.org.

#SeptemberWorldbuilders 17 Doesn't apply to NICEF directly. Treating space as the ocean, the alien race I invented (Optinae, humans called them Wraiths) is humanoid, massive, and physiologically has more in common with octopi than humans. -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill #scifi #yafiction #alien

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 17 Working through some big indie bundles I bought some months ago, so that's still the agenda XD I humbly hope NICEF makes it onto some more TBR piles this month! -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill #scifi #yafiction #readersky #writesky

N.I.C.E.F.: Neural-Interface Controlled Exo-Frame Romance: Stefan/Blaire -hot head/kind intelligence -bicultural -strong communication, open emotion -mutual respect -bring out the best in each other -eBook: pjc-cahill.itch.io/nicef -Print: a.co/d/fde889b #scifi #yafiction #mecha #NICEF 📢📚

#WIPSnips - NICEF - Bit spoilery, but I've said there's agegap drama as part of my promos, so here's the confirmation. Since this IS ripped out of context, just confirmation: Selene is 18 herself. #writesky #writingcommunity #scifi #yafiction #LGBTQIA #lesbian #sapphic -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill

Bard, my beloved🥰🏹 (I think it would suit mch too) #FFXIV | #FF14 | #FFXIVglamour | #Gposers | #Miqote

New trope list just dropped! If you're looking for queer-normative sci-fi involving some combination of drama, political intrigue, hopeful world building, and nonstop banter, check out Triple Strike! books2read.com/u/mgxo8R books2read.com/u/38N6AL books2read.com/u/b5Ga6O books2read.com/u/3yxOXe

Mechs = Nicefs! Nicef? "NAI-seff" --Darkstar flagship: Phoenix --custom hybrid construct: Aegis --Darkstar super-heavy: Devastator --all official NICEF art by Luigiix! www.deviantart.com/luigiix -eBook: pjc-cahill.itch.io/nicef -Print: a.co/d/fde889b #scifi #yafiction #mecha

apnews.com/article/miss... "no foul play" my ass

#SeptemberWorldbuilders 16 Deities aren't really touched on in NICEF, but several Aroi legends treat the void of space like an Ocean, and they have plentiful myths and legends for it. -Buy: linktr.ee/pjc_cahill #scifi #yafiction #readersky #writesky