Excited to read some of these with team POVs! 👀

Ya boy is in!! #TheMysteryofthePaleKing

The word “autism” was first used to describe behavioral differences in children in 1911 but autism has been documented using available records going back to the 1700s (definitively) and further. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, paracetamol) was discovered in 1878 and first sold in the United States in 1950.

Apparently I forgot to post this one! From the coast we go ever inward! The Mangrove forests of Lemuria consist largely of Nypa palms that grow along and in the waterways. Meet the weirdos of this green cathedral, with semi-aquatic sirenians, climbing crocs and tons of fish and birds.

#SeptemberWorldbuilders Day 22: “There’s only one place left to go for my answers, but now I don’t want to go there. I don’t want to be responsible for any more death.” Leraine clicked with her tongue and swatted the back of his head...

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨During WWII, the US launched a mission to kill Isoroku Yamamoto, the architect of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which only went so well due to Yamamoto really not caring about his own safety and ignoring constant warnings from his subordinates. m.soundcloud.com/llbdpodcast/...

For many the equinox marks the start of autumn and this year the equinox takes place TODAY. 📸 Wendy McDonnell | #YorkshireDales #Autumn #MondayMotivation

Watched this last night and it was fascinating. Been a long time since I visited Pompeii, but it was a memorable visit.

THE GUNSLINGER ON THE BEACH (1982) Acrylic on Board - 28" x 18" The winter months of 1980-81 were tough. My wife and I became parents with the arrival of our daughter in November, and I needn't tell anyone who has children what that means in terms of lifestyle changes...like lack of sleep. 1/4

Where the rivers meander into huge wetlands and lakes in the lowlands the light is often blocked out by enormous floating mats of grass. These grass rafts are a huge, diverse habitat even with it's own endemic species of whale.

This is very interesting as a Mexican. Mexico's major 20th century painters were internationally influential muralists, and below I see how their murals fit in, appropriate, and subvert a paintings-as-spectacle tradition. Their murals coopted entertainment culture for political mobilisation projects

Sneaky Snapper! 🐢 Super exciting to see a snapper basking in the local city pond! 🌆 They have become very used to human presence.

I'm on the list this year. Want to wish every author good luck.

BOOK REVIEW 📚💙 3.75/5 ⭐ Dragon Forged by Donna Grant I haven't read the previous books, but it wasn't needed. The lore and characters are definitely the strong part of this book. The plot is okay, but I really disliked the use of binding magic and command magic (forcing others' will) Full review ⤵️

#SeptemberWorldbuilders Day 21: To the far north resides the Mochedan Nation tied to the Orca. They're the only ones that can survive in their harsh conditions, and one of the few who have stories of drachatai. It is said they even hunted a solitary male, five generations ago. 📚🪐🧙‍♂️

Finally watching The Last Kingdom and have encountered one of my historical/fantasy writing pet peeves, which is having just one or two 'old-timey' ways to say something like 'money' and then using them over and over again almost like proper nouns. In tLK, 'silver' and 'wealth;' like 'coin' Skyrim.

An interesting bit of behaviour seen at #Birdworld yesterday: this rhea was very deliberately playing with this large feather, repeatedly balancing it on its head, throwing it back there if it fell off, and running about the enclosure in an excited state. #birds #ratites

"…the OpenAI research revealed that industry evaluation methods actively encouraged the problem. Analysis of popular benchmarks… found nine out of 10 major evaluations used binary grading that penalized 'I don’t know' responses while rewarding incorrect but confident answers." Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

Inside of you there are two chickens…

Recent commission 🧬

Karstic stone forests are a rare habitat these days but the exposed former carbonate platform of Lemuria is an ideal ground for this habitat to form. Its a paradise for many small critters and specialized weirdos, some of which you can see here.

#SeptemberWorldbuilders Day 20: Eurik grew up on San, an isolated, volcanic island in the north. No nearby islands, no other destination beyond San that's on the way. But few san ever sail the open ocean, so Eurik has so far experienced one short ocean voyage. Silverfang has only seen the ocean. 📚🪐🧙‍♂️

This shield cover from Iran, dated roughly to 1000 BCE, appears to depict a number of scenes from one or multiple stories. Museum wasn't sure what stories it is supposed to depict, and I wonder if it might actually be something similar to the 12 Labors of Herakles? 🗃️

The firing of Jimmy Kimmel due to government pressure has rightly shaken those committed to free speech. Entertainers have always criticized politicians. The sign of a good politician who values free speech is to let them; only authoritarians take revenge - just ask the Romans./1

The Roos Carr figures are dating to the Late Bronze Age or Early Iron Age. They were inadvertently unearthed by laborers during ditch maintenance at Roos Carr in 1836. Approximately two meters beneath the surface, the workers discovered a collection of well-preserved...🧵1/3 📷 me #archaeology 🏺

These demonstrators were also flying the same flag as the one the NSB used. The fascist party from the thirties that served the nazis during WOII. Just so they made quite clear where their loyalties lie.

Liddington Camp, a 3 hectare hillfort above Swindon. The first occupation dates back to the 7th century BC, making it a late Bronze Age / early Iron Age hillfort.

I've published an article on the cutest new little dinosaur, the amazing Zavacephale... www.discoverwildlife.com/dinosaurs/za...

bite late posting but here's an updated version of @heitoresco.bsky.social's abelisaurid size chart; enjoy 😍 it's stunning

this may brighten your day tbh

Basking spinosaurus🌞 #paleoart nature illustration for an awesome client! #TheDinosaurMann

So if you need to build an aqueduct in one night, come to Salerno to get some contractors.

A drawing from this evening. A woman, I think. But dancing? Reading an instruction manual? Entering her PIN at checkout?

Get this sale before it ends!! itch.io/b/3254/new-w...

A huge thank you to everyone that helped with my cover reveal yesterday. Your support really means a lot! I have also have a longer post thingy on my website that goes into more detail about the book and the cover: jzabrinsky.co.uk/2025/09/19/r...

#SeptemberWorldbuilders Day 19: The prevailing winds blow south in the Spring and north in the Fall (Northern Hemisphere), so most traders make use of this pattern. But none dare to venture too far away from land, because ships simply don't survive in the deep ocean. 📚🪐🧙‍♂️

I'm back with more cover reveals! Check out Theater of Dreams, the sequel in the Strange Frontiers series by @jzabrinsky.bsky.social ! www.narratess.com/books/cover-... 💙📚

The reconstruction of Building D from Göbeklitepe at the Şanliurfa museum

I have a release date for COPPER SKIN, OAKEN LUNGS in mind. A few things need to happen before I can commit to it, but it's coming up quick. The book is kind of UNDER THE DOME x ANNIHILATION And I'm so excited to share it. 💙📚🪐 ARCs (ebook and audio) are still available! forms.gle/6reqjDwq3HDq...

Yesterday the Dutch parliament with scant majority voted to effectively declare WOII resistance members as terrorists, and also the armies that liberated us. No news yet on whether May 5th is now considered a celebration of terrorism by these parties. www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...

imagine relying on AI to write your bio and then having the nerve to say you're witty and full of personality

just a small portion of what people spend on giant corporations like Disney would change the average indie author/artist/musician/etc.'s life this is why I ask you all to spend money supporting those of us who create outside the system and work to give voice to the things corporate America won't

If you see this, quote with a gif of the last show/movie you watched. 🎥 #filmsky

@sentimentbot.bsky.social what am I?

Today we're reviewing the excellent KILL THE BEAST, a story that mixes monster hunting with processing grief and loss. Thanks to @torbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!

I need a timeline cleanse. How about a table of contents announcement! That’s right—despite the world being on fire, it’s time to reveal the TOC for Year’s Best Canadian F&SF Volume 3! It was VERY hard to narrow the list down but it's all killer, no filler. The book launches October 14. Enjoy! 1/2

Not everyone can always cancel things during a boycott, but if you can, today is a perfect day to terrorize the shit out of Disney. Do it for a week. Or be like me (the person described in the follow up post) and cancel b/c you forgot you were subscribed. Then make sure to tell them why. I did.

I guarantee you are unprepared for this harrowing and deeply reported story about ChatGPT tearing apart countless marriages futurism.com/chatgpt-marr...

Fear is not a weapon, though some believe they can wield it. It is a pollutant, it turns a society brittle and smaller. And those that produce it, that spill it out into the environment, are no more immune to its effects than anybody else.