This is wonderful. Thinking it wouldn’t be necessary if artists could still profit commercially from the success of our work. But multi billion dollar corporations decided they’d like it all for free, thanks, to offer to the public for almost nothing. Irish taxpayers will now subsidise that.

Correctly gendering people and calling them by the names they claim as their own is not a reward for good behaviour.

Survival comes with a cost. My domestic thriller The Silent Places is on for $2.99 until February 16. Payhip payhip.com/b/4nIg Kobo www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/... Apple books.apple.com/us/book/the-... GooglePlay play.google.com/store/books/... Smashwords www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...

Maybe it will happen today.

Read my cozy plus size m/m romance 'More to Love right now for FREE on Koboplus or Everand. ❤️ Jamir’s all sunshine, Emmy’s peak resting-bitch-face—but sparks fly the moment they collide. Opposites or not, their chemistry is undeniable. Can they make it work? buff.ly/PqbkMER #BlackBookSky

Alex Sobel @alexsobel.co.uk calls on government to introduce three reforms to protect UK from foreign interference: a cap on political donations, ban on cryptocurrency contributions and full independence for the Electoral Commission.

Are you an educator in a community that has been hit hard by book bans? We Need Diverse @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social is establishing the Unbanned Book Network. Educators have until February 13 to apply. 20 sites will be selected to receive free books, author visits, & other resources

I’ve always said I don’t read romance. But the Skip storyline in Heated Rivalry has me curious. I’m looking for recommendations. But I’m going to be VERY specific about what I do/don’t want. Please don’t recommend anything without reading below. Self-recs are fine if they meet the below. #booksky

So yeah. I will win.

Exit polls show socialist Antonio Jose Seguro has crushed the Far Right candidate Andre Ventura in Portugal’s presidential runoff.

I’m halfway through writing a new book in a new series. So obviously now is the time for me to have a brand new idea for a brand new book in a whole new genre. One that will require a co-writer who can do trans masc spicy scenes. Because that’s how AuDHD works. #writingcommunity

On that note: Trans authors (I mean authors who are trans, NOT cis people who write about trans people), drop your book links here and I'll try to repost as many as I can throughout the day. Cis people: Repost trans authors' book links. Cis people who want to complain about being excluded: gtfo

It's time for Keir Starmer to do the right thing and step down. www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

Every time somebody tells me they tone down their OCs and sanitize their creative work for fear of backlash I immediately grow horns. No. Get in the car. We're going straight to Derangement HQ with a side of Fuck That fries.

Hey, did you know the Starship Teapot series is available in audio? whitehartfiction.co.uk/products/tea... #booksky #queerbooks

For the record, there are many many people I follow and follow me that I'm learning from and inspired by and you're all so important in this period of uncertainty and darkness. Keep being the rabble-rousers and bleeding hearts you are because the world needs every ounce of it and more.

Hannah Spencer is the #Green candidate for the #GortonAndDenton by-election. The far right is obsessed with her. They’re utterly convinced she’s married to a multimillionaire. After someone told me her partner was not only a millionaire but actually the head of AstraZeneca, I did some digging.

I live in the UK. My parents live in Canada. So, once a year, my partner and I fly from London to Edmonton. This usually involves a stop in Toronto. Since I have family and friends there, we take couple of days. I’m looking at flights for thisthis year’s trip. The cheapest option is full-on insane.

This is a great time to get off Substack. Beehive and Ghost are good alternatives. As an added benefit, your blog won't be driving traffic to Nazis and their sycophants.

Fascism wants you to believe that you are alone. That you are isolated. That the feelings you have are yours and nobody else has them because everybody is too afraid to speak. But love is stronger than fascism. Community is stronger than fascism.

New month, new book thread! My first book was The First by Kipjo K. Ewers (Bastard by Tyla Collier). After being convicted of murdering her husband, Sophia is executed. When she wakes up, they do it again. And again. Then she escapes. Reviews: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/12f9... #Booksky

You can doomscroll more tomorrow.

Help a writer out, please. I’m writing a humorous cosy sci-fi murder mystery. I have a character who is an absolute delight. He’s affirming and wholesome. He’s a monk. I need help naming his religious order. It’s the Siblinghood of the [adjective] [noun]. Suggestions? Please and thanks. #booksky

It's Aspec Reading Bingo Day -- in which I recommend books for the delightful prompts put together by nerdydreamer107 and queerbooksupremacy over on Instagram💙 Today's prompt is TRANS ASPEC BOOKS; ALT text will have a full list ♠️🌈📚

May as well dive right in. Did you know that dogs in ancient Mesopotamia also refused to drop the ball? According to a Sumerian proverb, “The dog understands ‘Take it!’ It does not understand ‘Put it down!’” Source: cdli.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/artifacts/34...

Mutual Aid by Dean Spade is free on Libro for the next week (until 2/2).  We know that books can't fix everything, but they can help us show up for and strengthen our communities. Our employee book club read this last year, leading to a great discussion. We hope that it helps others do the same 💗 ⏬

I just read a blog post by a well-known indie author who says that one of the stupidest things an indie author can do is hire an editor. He also says not to use beta readers. I, erm… Please don’t be like that guy. #indieauthor

So. I finally watched #HeatedRivalry. My opinion won’t be popular because that’s okay – I’m not the target market. I’m not the right demographic for the books or the TV series. I’m still glad it got made. And I’m glad it was made by Jacob Tierney. Ready for my unpopular opinion?

So. I finally watched #HeatedRivalry. My opinion won’t be popular because that’s okay – I’m not the target market. I’m not the right demographic for the books or the TV series. I’m still glad it got made. And I’m glad it was made by Jacob Tierney. Ready for my unpopular opinion?

Just a reminder that if you need a break from the horrors (pls take breaks and take care of yourself) you can search the pancakes time hashtag or search dog o'clock. If you like butterflies, you might want to check the ChonkWatch hashtag

An aro-ace trans goblin sorceress and her flirty butch half orc cousin get hired to escort a cursed elf to the other end of the world. Unfortunately there's also a war between elves and dragons going on, for some added stress. beedok.itch.io/illyxa-and-g... www.amazon.com/Illyxa-Gragy...

Sometimes the darkness that exists brings out the creativity in me. This adorable little pup has had enough of this garbage. She says it’s time to stop pretending we’re supposed to be grateful they allow us to continue to exist. It’s time to riot. www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1778... #ungrateful

Ask your doctor if screaming into the void is right for you.

CONTINUE TELLING EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT AI IS THE STUPIDEST SHIT EVER IT IS WORKING CONTINUE TO MAKE ART YOURSELF CONTINUE TO WRITE THINGS THAT INSPIRE YOU THE WHOLE POINT OF BEING ALIVE IS TO CREATE COOL SHIT AI STRIPS US OF THE POINT OF BEING HUMAN

So, apparently America’s Mango Mussolini accidentally threatened Iceland today, while trying to threaten Greenland. Based on what we know about him, there’s only one place this goes from here: he will double down and insist he must also acquire Iceland. #Davos

Lil' comic about hope and longing 💗

Davos, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum.

"What in the name of zarking fardwarks is the old fool doing?" exploded Ford.

I uh, un-recommend Best Bus

This thread is a MOVIE.

If Canada hopes for support from our allies when threats to our sovereignty materialize, we need to show support for them in the face of threats to their sovereignty. The source of the threat doesn't change that logic. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...

A story from Edmonton, Canada… William Hawrelak was elected mayor. Used his position to financially benefit himself, got found out, went to prison. 4 years later, he was voted back in again. Then they named a massive park after him. I always wondered why anyone would do that. Anyways. #YEG

I’m having so much fun writing the most utterly ridiculous character. They have the memory of a goldfish. My main character asks them questions, but they keep forgetting the topic at hand. For a little sneaky peek, click below. whitehartfiction.co.uk/blogs/behold...

Who could have foreseen the state of the world anyway apropros of nothing whatsoever here's a book about queers fighting a megalomaniac billionaire who wants to kill us all shop.ravenswordpress.com/products/the...

Seems unfair that you only get to use the bouncy slide to get off a plane when things have gone wrong. The bouncy slide should be a treat they give to the best passengers who did the flight correctly.

We have a little houseguest. Her mum is sick, so Pepper's come to stay with us for a few days. Lemmy and Tilly are very excited by her presence. Ozzy does not wish to be woken up. For her part, Pepper is confused and wary, but she's being ever so good. #dogs #seniorpupsaturday

I'll let you guess how this poll is going voteyesornoai.com

This May’s elections are expected to bring chaos because our voting system is broken. I’ve written to my MP to push for fairer elections before it’s too late. It takes 2 minutes to do the same. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Lo! And also: behold! The sun is out!