Going to go do this book signing thing and then chat with businesses owners on the good, the bad, and the made-up things in the AI space.

Can I just mention that @laurentaylorbak.bsky.social is a fabulous editor. I haven't read her "speculative smut" yet, but she did wonders for my short story which needed some care and attention.

I have a short story that is 5464 words long. I want to enter it into a competition or anthology, but I am looking for someone to read it through and give me some advice on it. Happy to trade or pay. It's what I would call "casual science fiction." Any takers?

How do I get published in an anthology about Witch's Brooms? Writing about spacecraft, obviously. $3 and you get awesome stories from accomplished and new authors, as well as "The First Antigravity Spacecraft" by Matt Rouse. www.hiraethsffh.com/product-page...

In my grief over the death of my Rooster, Giga, I am going to feel better by having an anti-AI person block me today. And I will accomplish this by sharing this video which explains why #AI using up all the fresh water, isn't a real thing in almost every instance. www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_c6...

No one has blocked me recently, so I should remind you all I wrote, "Will AI Take My Job? 2," where I cover the current state of AI in the workplace, who's likely and less likely to use their job, and that governments need to start #UBI now. Also, #robots are everywhere if you know where to look.

My cat ate too quickly and barfed on the floor in front of the wood stove. Now she is pestering me for more food. My other cat and dog are lying together in front of the fire just chilling out, like they didn't just watch a cat throw up in front of them.

Gave my chickens apples, pears, and oiled sunflower seeds today. They would think it was their birthday, if they knew what birthdays were and knew when they hatched... and if they all hatched at once, which they did not. 🐣

The family stopping for a quick photo “by the fire” at the community hall Holiday Potluck dinner.

This #BlackFriday, I am again giving everyone who follows me another year of FREE Bluesky posts! 💙 Post every day if you want to. Post images and videos at no additional charge!

Do you remember the 1900s and look at now and think, “I thought we fixed all these problems already, why is _____ still happening?” And are you also old enough to not want to refer to them as the 1900s? “People” seem to forget everything we’ve learned so easily.

People SHOULD push back against AI - or any tech that can be a double-edged sword. We don't get safer tech if there is no push back. But those who push back need to be educated and thoughtful. Every second post, lecture, article I find it obvious that they have no idea what they are talking about.

I worked in an arcade in a shopping mall when Mortal Kombat || came out. I just found out this move exists for my favorite character, Sub Zero... Babality - Down, Back, Back, High Kick It turns the other player into a baby with a blue diaper.

"Network would prosecute them." "Network handles the legal system now too? Poor Emily would be seventeen now. Michael would be fourteen. They are just children, " Jasper's voice shook like an old radio that wasn’t quite tuned to the correct frequency. "I won't let them suffer for their kindness."

In the year 2000, I found a cassette tape of Punk in Drublic by NoFX. I played NoFX at home and Blink 182 - Enema of the State in the car. But only when I wasn't rewatching Fight Club.

Finally got time to write a bit this month. Close to Hope (5426 words) When Sarah falls into a remote canyon, she's rescued by a robot who's been hiding after a family risked everything to save him. The encounter makes her question everything in a world where an oppressive AI controls society. 📚💙

Giga and Brownie don’t want to go inside early, but we have a storm coming and I need to get everyone inside, safe and sound.

Yup, that’s a suborbital launch from Nova Scotia. 🚀

Despite all their rage, they’re still just rats in a cage.

I don't know who needs to hear this, but #indiegames can be more fun than AAA titles. #Indieauthors often have more interesting stories than the popular mainstream. #Indiemusic is often better than the stuff from their arena booking peers. Do yourself a favor and check out #indie work.

I'm celebrating International Men's Day by sitting alone in my office and working too much. Followed by not going anywhere to do anything with anyone. Might play a video game or read for a bit, but my eyes are sore from working. Probably have popcorn later. Good chance I'll say, "my back is sore."

Regardless of your gender, you should consider a move to Canada. Come visit us, we have maple cookies. 🍁 "poll showed that 40% of women aged 15 to 44 said they would move to another country [out of USA] if given the opportunity... according to Gallup." www.msn.com/en-ca/politi...

From a purely marketing standpoint, what in the actual f*ck is NDP doing? The slogan is "In It For You". That's worse than, "I'm With Her"... and we know how that turned. (I have no party affiliation) YOU NEED TO BE NEW & DIFFERENT Sorta middle right isn't a differentiator. Let's talk about it...

Is that the CRA calling you? 🍁 They have a page you can type the number in and see if it is really them or not: www.canada.ca/en/revenue-a...

2nd snow of the year in SW Nova Scotia. #LetItSnow

Playing some barbies with Faith before my homesteader chicken-chores.

Selling my books and some of my “extra” gaming stuff at the Holiday Market for the community hall. My partner, Kari, is selling school cookbooks and raffle tickets for the two of the Not-for-Profits she volunteers with. Raising money for the local community hall and new school playground equipment.

Criminal mastermind "billionaire geniuses" discussing breaking international & local laws by email? 🤦‍♂️ I'm surprised there's not a reply, "I'd love to help you move your African Prince's fortune of 100MILion Dollar Pounds out of the country! Here's my banking info!1!" #EpsteinEmails #CyberSecurity

No one wants to hear that an AI is "good" at creative writing. That's a human thing. Even if it is "good," it's not from a soul. It's not from understanding the human experience. It's not true creativity. But if it is good and not from a human, should we ignore it? I'm not so sure. #DeepThoughts

Charlie Wilson’s War is EU + Canada supplying Ukraine. Wag the Dog is this new “war on drug boats”. Watch the movies so you know what happens next.

Today is my 53rd birthday. I have a lovely family, a cozy home, business is booming, and the animals are happy. Things are good. I dont remember who said it, “No one ever went broke helping other people achieve their dreams.” But that’s the purpose of my work. Have a wonderful day, friends!

The education expert I consulted with for my book, "WIll AI Take My Job? 2" expressed, "children don't have the maturity to use it safely." This is a concern, but I think they overlooked the idea that we can use systems to monitor the AI systems for user behavior and AI responses. #AIEducation

Dear Diary. It's day 3 of no coffee shop. I hope the renovations are going well as I drink my substandard coffee in my home office. The only social interaction I've had outside of work and family is talking to the lady at the grocery checkout. She is glad the sun is out. Me too, Wanda. Me too...

Sissiboo Coffee is where I go every morning to write after dropping my daughter at school. It will be closed for 3-days for renovations. I’m going to have to make an inferior cappuccino and write at home. Could be a lot worse, of course. Don’t cry for me! I will try to carry on! #authorsky 📚 💙

Ok, maybe we are a family of witches. #Halloween

"But #AI uses up all the water and electricity!" Except when they don't. I understand people have concerns, but we should base our concerns and arguments on facts, not repeating what bot-nets and haters want us to believe.

I am a supporter of local food banks and you should be too! 🍁 When youth unemployment in Canada was 18% in 1992 and I lived in a 2-bedroom apartment with 7 people, only 3 of us had jobs. The food bank helped until everyone got back on their feet financially. I've since given that back 100x over.

Should Canadians start sending food to USA border-town food banks? We cant save them all, but we could help save some hungry families close by. 🍁

I know it's weird, but the first day of the Holiday Season for me is when I take down the Halloween products on our websites and put up the Christmas stuff. 💀🎅

Your favorite Chicken Wrangler / Author went to the 50th Anniversary event of the Rocky Horror Picture Show in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. Toast was thrown. Cards were thrown. Party whistles were blown. My newspaper hat held strong.

Which one of you broke the cloud? 🌩️ You know, that cloud where all the data is. It was Jeff wasn't it? Bezos or Epstein? I can't remember which one has the files and which one the files are about...

Front and Back Cover. Now you can click and look at it as if you were picking it up at your favorite local book store... Which you will be able to as soon as the physical book printing process is completed. But it is available online now and in audiobook on Amazon.

My new book is back up to #3 on New Release in Canada for Career Advancement. If knowing the future interests you, check it out. Amazon Canada: www.amazon.ca/Will-AI-Take... 📚💙

Finally got blocked by someone again for writing a book about the current status and future of #AI in business. I also talk about drones, robots, self driving and posit that #UBI is needed now, before it’s too late, to protect our workers. Block me and stick your head in the sand. I dare you.

#USMNT is trending and if you don't know what that is, it's an organization that helps people discover that I wrote the book, "Will AI Take My Job? 2" which is available now on Amazon in multiple formats. 🤣

Want to support small business and trade within Canada? Subsidize Canada Post 🍁 to deliver packages cheaper. The economic benefit outweighs the cost. It's insane that companies outside Canada can ship things to us cheaper than we can ship things to ourselves. (and support unions & postal workers)

No one has blocked me for several days now, so here’s a picture of me and the second book I wrote to educate people about #AI, business, and the workplace. I love it when a few fellow authors hate me for writing about AI more than they like supporting all authors. #booksky 📚 💙

"Matt is always ahead of the curve given how quickly AI is changing our world. 2.0 provides a detailed & thoughtful way to think where the AI revolution is today, how to navigate it, & where it may be going including thoughts about risks of Superintelligence. HIGHLY RECOMMEND" -Paul Summerville PhD

Punk isn't dead. It's Disaster Scenes by Codefendants. Thrash Metal at Tipping Point. Pop Punk isn't dead, it's just Bowling for Soup. Many GenX haven't heard new music since they left high school. They're missing a world of new music in "dead" genres. Baby Metal+Electric Callboy exists, people!

In this episode of Digital Marketing Masters, I sit down with execution coach Mark Delaney from the School of Execution to unpack the “worst kept secret” of success: doing the work boldly, consistently, effectively and getting a little better every day. serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/...