I have indeed read this, and also, "AI" as an instrument to displace human work through the theft of human work has some obvious general parallels to colonialism.

USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The “official” date is when it hits automated sorting — sometimes days later Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked

Even if 2025 wasn't one of my favorite years, I still give thanks for my favorite things it gave us including nods to the writing of @lorasenf.bsky.social @thomasha.bsky.social and @jeffsomers.bsky.social matthandle.blogspot.com/2025/12/my-f...

as promised: I'm back and I have Opinions fozmeadows.substack.com/p/against-ai

New at #WriterBeware: I go in-depth on the most problematic clauses in that Shadow Light Press contract. This isn't just a publisher "beware": exposing bad contract language helps writers understand not just what they should avoid, but what they should demand. writerbeware.blog/2025/12/19/w...

For anyone who's following the Anthropic class action lawsuit/settlement, this is the best way (this site is the go-to for keeping up with AI lawsuits in general): chatgptiseatingtheworld.com/category/bar...

My recommendations for short SFF and speculative poetry, 2025! By no means comprehensive, even I can't read everything, but gosh there's been good stuff: marissalingen.com/blog/?p=4317

The ACA isn't just "health care for people who don't have a conventional employer." It also disallows something that was incredibly common 20 years ago, which I fear is getting lost to generational memory: insurance companies could deny you health care for essentially any previous health problem.

We’re up! On NETFLIX! Please enjoy #WakeUpDeadMan at home or in theaters - we’re staying on 500 screens nationwide through next week. Theater finder link in my pinned post ☠️⏰🎄

Occasionally I like to post something serious about writing, and here's one of those times. Prose writers: Read it out loud. Comic writers: Read the dialogue out loud.

Planning to nominate and vote on the Hugo Awards? Better move fast! The deadline to have a WSFS membership so that you have the right to nominate for the 2026 Hugo Awards is coming up on January 31. Your WSFS membership is available here: www.lacon.org/register

C'mere, pookie. We need to talk about how now is a difficult time for lots of people in publishing. Not just bc--*waves arms*--but bc we're seeing Best of the Year lists and Award Eligibility posts, and bc the last book deals of the year are being announced while sub times are longer than ever. 1/

Hey Bluesky peeps, could you help spread the word? My Shirley Jackson Award-nominated gothic fiction book THE ATROCITIES is on sale today for $1.99 on Kindle. I have no idea how long this sale will last. www.amazon.com/Atrocities-J...

Hey all, The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships. Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits. You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.

After gathering input from many, Mary Robinette is sharing a great list of works featuring / focusing on people who use wheelchairs. The list starts here, but scroll down for more works and up for the original request (and the replies thereto).

BCS is one of the most valuable magazines out there.

also, what is this, 1890

Lots of this about. Any contact purportedly from a book club should be carefully checked out, because these days there’s a high likelihood it’s an impersonation scam.

This is the 94th edition of Some Queer Short SFF, so if you manage to get through all the stories out in October, just know there's a lot more where that came from.

ℑ𝔫 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔊𝔯𝔦𝔪 𝔇𝔞𝔯𝔨𝔫𝔢𝔰𝔰 𝔬𝔣 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔉𝔞𝔯 𝔉𝔲𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔢, 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔯𝔢 𝔦𝔰 𝔒𝔫𝔩𝔶 𝔐𝔬𝔦

In the shower this morning, I realized I have to change the entire setting of my current project. This will have time-consuming ramifications throughout, but it's best for the WIP. When you pop a prompt into the slop machine, you don't get realizations. Just output. Nutritionless slop, never cooked

Happy Small Business Saturday! Our biggest holiday sale ever continues today on books, chapbooks, t-shirts, keychains, art prints, and more. Use code HOLIDAY35 at checkout to get 35% off nearly everything in our direct shop, including new releases and pre-orders! shop.shortwavepublishing.com

We know that, for a ton of reasons, a lot of folks don't have as much to spend as they'd like this holiday season. Sooooooo, here's a thread of things you can do that will support your local indie bookstore or other business WITHOUT spending any more than you intended...

I'm extremely proud of the fact that the hardcover of Dreyer's English remains in print nearly seven years after it went on sale, and if you'd like signed copies (they make great holiday gifts!) and to support a local bookstore, head to the Signed Copies tab here:

Friends! It's the big annual Etsy sale! Select listings up to 25% off at Torch & Arrow! Goth/Steampunk/Neo-Victorian jewelry, cuff-links, tie bars, hair things & more! I'm awaiting payment on several book things but bills noted below have made things pretty dire. Shop: torchandarrow.etsy.com

ICYMI, I get royalties for this, if you want to help out a freelancing writer in the heat death of online promo.

Now that all of my books are back in print, I wanted to offer a breakdown for anyone interested in checking out my work to date: Current Novels: A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS BOYS IN THE VALLEY GOTHIC THE THIRD RULE OF TIME TRAVEL THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE SARAFINA (April 2026)

It’s real! The first issue of The End Times started showing up in mailboxes today. For a limited time, you can still subscribe: badhandbooks.com/preorders/th...

UNNAMED BONES ARCs are here! Not showing you the cover because A) it isn't final and B) we might do a cover reveal. Out July 21, 2026 from Union Square (Hachette). From the jacket: "I'VE BEEN FALLING AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER. AND EVERY TIME I fall, It's DEEPER INTO THE GUTS OF SEEKER'S REST."

Did you read my post from last week about how contract woes caused me to withdraw an accepted story from F&SF, ending my 54-year quest to be published in that magazine? But wait (as the saying goes) — there's more! Scroll down at the link for an update. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...

I've now heard from 3 authors targeted on X by a scammer impersonating Lois McMaster Bujold. Bujold impersonator refers author to "Eleanor Wood at Spectrum Literary", also an impersonation. Goal: to sell editing svcs. Scam is impersonating multiple authors & agents writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/i...

Art is like games. There’s a lot of “grinding” to build stats before you are ready for a boss fight. If you didn’t do the work to beat the boss fight, was the game as much fun or as meaningful to you? Aren’t the games you spent the most time and energy on the ones that stay with you?

Applications for our spring 2026 internships are still open! Want to intern with our copydesk, marketing + membership, events, and social media departments? Apply now! Learn more at https://airtable.com/app5UeNk1TbjY8imi/pag2EATFjk8cNUcIo/form

To those using Kickstarter: before backing a project, make sure it's legit. See below: Canadian artist @kness.bsky.social had their work stolen, images generated with the help of AI. 😢

You cannot go wrong with a Cherie Priest novel, and here are some deals!

I’ve got some novels in the works for Summer 2026! Keep an eye out for BEWARE THE JACKS (ages 8-12) by @llavoieauthor, UNNAMED BONES (ages 14 and up) by @lorasenfauthor, and GO-MAN VS. THE STAR DRAGON (ages 8-12, graphic novel) by @hamishsteele. Pro reviewers, reach out to [email protected]

Hey, a lot of people are talking about changing affiliation from Democratic to Independent. Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado. One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.

Are you a marginalized author (or the editor/agent/publicist of one) who has a trad pub book coming out in 2026 that is science fiction, fantasy, or horror and either adult or young adult? This book critic wants to know about it! Small press strongly encouraged. bookjockeyalex.com/contact/

Look At My Book Everyone :)

i have been DYING to share this cover for SO LONG so everyone please look at it and not my face.

2025 World Fantasy Awards file770.com/2025-world-f...

No time for subtlety tonight, folks! Sign up to get out the vote for Mamdani here: www.zohranfornyc.com/gotv?r=uf_Vq...

Call for recs! Have your put your favorite SFF media and artists into the Hugo rec sheet yet? :D #HugoAwards

Y’all, I’m watching Beyond Skinwalker Ranch and I had an #MSWL thought: rival ufologists a la Skinwalker Ranch Travis and Ancient Aliens Giorgio but make it cozy and queer.

This book remains lodged in my psyche. In a monumental career, this is one of Walton's best. Two timelines of a life collide in exquisite ways. If you dug IN UNIVERSES, you've got to read MY REAL CHILDREN.

The reason I talk about the limbic system in creative writing classes is nothing beats the limbic system once it’s activated. Not evidence, not logic Sensory detail—a vital part of storytelling & survival—activates the hippocampus, which is part of this system you do not forget these stories

Are you an author of speculative fiction and eager to talk about your wondrous creations to a live (and - mostly - living) audience? The @britfantasysoc.bsky.social got you covered 🐉 Fill in this form if you'd like to partake in the *first* series of events in Oxfordshire: forms.gle/qR3gLtvLCFFF...

Creators of the critically acclaimed “Archive 81” release a new horror podcast, “Conversations with Ghosts.” https://podnews.net/press-release/conversations-with-ghosts