ICYMI; you should be able to read this flash piece of mine here without a paywall (it's not really about 'beasts that have come to take revenge on the human world' despite the copy):

Stephen Miller is there to remind us of the dignity & class of Nixon's criminals.

Restaurants should offer cheese trays for appetizers, and include pairing suggestions.

Want to support teen writers in Cleveland? ARE a teen writer in Cleveland? Like doing crafts? Consider attending the Lake Erie Ink community craft day: www.eventbrite.com/e/community-...

You’ve heard of 🧠 🪱, Millhouse, and even our teenage DOGE squatter. But we have a new player in the game: introducing our new principal deputy director, Ralph “Doc” Abraham.

OH CANADA! 😳

New year, new story! (the working title for this was Femme and Sundance 3: 3 Femme, 3 Furious) www.uncannymagazine.com/article/be-m...

Near Bethlehem, PA? Come out to a multi-author signing event at the newly opened @sorcery_and_scripts on Saturday Jan 17th from 2-4pm - we'd love to see you!

🚜 🧵 1/7 A farmer buys a $250,000 John Deere tractor. It breaks during harvest. They can fix it themselves - but the tractor won't start after the repair. Why? John Deere owns the software, and only authorized dealers can make it run. Farmers don't fully own what they bought.

All new January books! Enter for a chance to win an ebook shopping spree, and check out these featured books--including one of mine! authorsxp.com/special-mont...

New Treasure Trail book is now LIVE! Angels and Omens is a thrill-packed MM paranormal romance mystery-adventure filled with supernatural threats, old secrets, Mob ties, long-lost shipwrecks, true soulmates, hurt/comfort, psychic visions, and powerful witches. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...?

I saw the 1st Kestrel Grenadiers on CSO and just had to do some of these goofy space wizard van mechs! #battletech #battlemech #mechwarrior #stompymechs #goonhammer #minipainting #miniatures

The first goobers of the year, another eclectic mix of models this time #battletech #battlemech #mechwarrior #stompymechs #goonhammer #minipainting #miniatures

Good Morning Everyone January 6th This day also will live in infamy....IT MUST Never forget #Jan6th 5 Years Ago Trump's Treasonous Crime That he was permitted to seek the presidency after his crime speaks volumes about the degradation of integrity among so many American voters America.... SHAME

The Possum Punks and @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social unite! In 2026 you'll be able to march right into the Comics & Games Bodega and say "Good sicko, I would like to purchase 5,6, & 7 of New Edge Sword and Sorcery Magazine, if you please." & I'll say "sure, my baby. You need a bag?" Bitch'n

Jim would know...

If the US holds Venezuela, we will seize 17% of oil -- yesterday's technology. If China uses this precedent to take Taiwan, it will own 60% of semiconductors -- tomorrow's technology. See what happens when you elect evil & stupid at the same time? Really American FB

Five years ago: He called, They came He incited, They rioted The truth shall not be erased. Never forget. Always vote.

My favorite part of reading is when a book gets so good you have to set it down, (finger marking the page), and just let your mind be blown for a minute before picking it back up again.

Bringing back physical correspondence (and stamp collecting) would definitely make the world a better place.

I *love* writing actual physical to friends and family. There is something deeply soothing and connecting about it, and the satisfaction of dropping a letter in the mailbox is shockingly profound. Highly recommended.

Conan by Big John Buscema.

I had to ding-a ding dang my dang-along ling-long, Ministry. Please advise.

I know what it's like to be the sad man, Pete Townsend. Please advise.

Of course they're prosecuting Pres. Maduro in the Southern District of New York. It's the district with the most experience. Last four years they're 34-0 in felony convictions for former Presidents...

"One of these things is not like the others," I sing to myself as I pair socks.

I am in the jungle, but unable to bungle, Jethro Tull. Please advise.

I couldn’t bless the rains down in Africa, Toto. Please advise.

I shot the Deputy, Eric Clapton. Please advise.

Let’s make this safe house a safe home. My FBI case officer: please don’t

I'd be delighted if you joined my patreon! July marks 10 years of monthly short stories. I'll have a brand new one there soon. And subscribers'll get an early peek at the next part of my serial novel, coming out on @michaelastackpole.bsky.social's chain story on 1/19! www.patreon.com/swankmotron

Hey, eBook readers: My novel FUTURE'S EDGE is being promoted at a special price on Kindle from today until Sunday, so if you want to scoop up a bargain, the links are below. UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Futures-Edge... US: www.amazon.com/Futures-Edge...

As I'm sure you're aware, the fifth of January is the day of the Schnabelperchten, a creature of Austrian folklore who will check your house for cleanliness. If they decide you haven't done a good enough job, they'll slit open your belly and fill it with straw. Happy New Year..!

PORTFOLIO TIPS FOR ILLUSTRATORS I am an art director who has probably seen close to 1000 portfolios, many great, but many...not 😔 This is a doc I wrote featuring tips and tricks for how to make a better art portfolio site. Feel free to share with anyone who may find this useful <3 #art

I am very proud to share my artwork of "Eriette of the Charmed Apple". I worked on the concept push of this new Eldraine set, and Eriette is my creation. This design's concept is a thing I'm especially proud of. #MTG

I mean... is anyone really surprised that Donald Trump is trying to force himself on Greenland even after it said no?

🖤 #sketch #DnD #Drow

...Meanwhile I have to book an MRI for next week, and I'm going to have to pay for this one... so I've kicked prices at the #Ebooks Direct store down to their pre-holiday levels, particularly for the Whole Store ebook package. (ebooks.direct/products/ebo...) Everybody feel free to take advantage! 😀

Bookings have been brisk for this workshop, I’m glad to say, but there are still some places available, in case you or anyone you know might be interested. Any and all likes, tags and shares are greatly appreciated! 🙏🏻

I don't always Monday, but when I do, I set the flamethrower on high

anyway it's a new year, a year in which we plan* to release 4 (+ actually) issues, and so for the fifth year running I am on my hands & knees begging people to try sending us info about what they're working on, ideally 2-3 months before release our inbox for all press releases is [email protected]

And as I like to say, Preorders ARE love!

IMPORTANT NOTICE 📣 If you are an Equity member who was recently engaged as a performer or stage management on Squid Game: The Experience by Luna Cinema/Luna Entertainment, please contact Equity with a copy of your contract at [email protected]

writing a novel sounds really pretentious & noble but really all i'm doing is playing make-believe in my head & then writing it down

Welcome back to work to basically the entire publishing industry today...no matter how you got there.

Munchkin Second Edition launches in just ONE WEEK on BackerKit! Whether you're a decades-long fan of kicking down doors and battling monsters, or looking to try the punny card game for the first time, you'll love everything the new edition has to offer! bit.ly/munchkin2ebk #stevejacksongames

Well, if I had a Sharpie...

Another #UnsolicitedDuckPic!