Sir Terry Pratchett is best understood as one of the most interesting, deeply ethical practical (I would say Pragmatist but I cede to actual experts) philosophers of the late 20th Century who just happened to work in deconstructed fantasy literature as his medium.

I see the “technically it’s ephebophelia” crowd is out today, so just a reminder that A) this is NOT a case where technically correct is the best kind of correct and B) the minute you say this, the gods dump you in the “irredeemable creeper” basket and wash their hands thoroughly after touching you.

Congrats to @jonnysims.bsky.social and @alexanderjnewall.bsky.social and everyone else at @rustyquill.com for the #MagnusLive show. Had a blast last night! What a long and strange trip it’s been. Now just for someone to tell Alex he couldn’t *possibly* produce a Magnus musical!

Have you ever had an earworm stuck in your head? Find out more on 2nd July… www.kickstarter.com/projects/330...

This is the text of the keynote speech I gave today at the annual Jack Williamson Lecture at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, New Mexico. marthawells.dreamwidth.org/649804.html

This is not a drill! Season 3 is confirmed! 😇😈 #GoodOmens #GoodOmens3

System Collapse, the next Murderbot book, comes out tomorrow November 14 and my book tour information is here: marthawells.dreamwidth.org/637680.html

minimalism is a scam invented by big small to sell more less

Nobody ever pronounced a name they encountered in a book wrong. They just might have pronounced it differently to other people.

"The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" is Wes Anderson's second film of the year and - despite running only 39 minutes - an unqualified masterwork.

A piece of excellent news, always a good way to start the week!