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VeroOoOnica Wraith @veronicarothbooks.com · 2h

When people ask me what I think about using AI in writing I’m going to send them this screenshot

A screenshot of a post that reads David Simon, creator of *The Wire*, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro, NPR

And then a screenshot of a conversation that goes like this:

SHAPIRO: OK, so you've spent your career creating television without Al, and I could imagine today you thinking, boy, I wish I had had that tool to solve those thorny problems...
SIMON: What?
SHAPIRO: ...Or saying...
SIMON: You imagine that?
SHAPIRO: ...Boy, if that had existed, it would have screwed me over.
SIMON: I don't think Al can remotely challenge what writers do at a fundamentally creative level.
SHAPIRO: But if you're trying to transition from scene five to scene six, and you're stuck with that transition, you could imagine plugging that portion of the script into an Al and say, give me 10 ideas for how to transition this.
SIMON: I'd rather put a gun in my mouth.

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puff 🐇😈 @incupuff.bsky.social · Apr 27

please support ur friends making creative shit in this cruel world. u have no idea how much a kind comment can mean to an artist when every website just tries to make you focus on the numbers

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Zac Thompson @zacthompson.bsky.social · 4d

I’m so damn proud of this series. I really think it occupies a unique space on the shelf. I hope now that it’s all collected more folks give it a shot.

My mean mug holding a copy of INTO THE UNBEING PART TWO.

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Augie Peterson 🎃 @augiepwrites.bsky.social · 43m

It's #AudioDramaSunday! Anyone else working on a new show?

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Yolanda Sfetsos @yolandasfetsos.bsky.social · 3h

#Booksky, if you're looking for a short story collection this Halloween, mine includes 17 creepy tales. 🎃

It's also a great introduction to my writing.

Let me know which one is your fave.

Kindle/KU: mybook.to/a86T

P/back: mybook.to/wjUJQzr

Bookshop.org: shorturl.at/L8gGu

GR: shorturl.at/IY8Qw

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Augie Peterson 🎃 @augiepwrites.bsky.social · 1d

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Augie Peterson 🎃 @augiepwrites.bsky.social · 23h

Could I interest you in a piece of #flashfiction in these trying times?

One of my favorite things to write is perspective #horror. This one follows a dog on a very bad day.

Master and I

I’m sitting on my bed right now chewing on my favorite bone. Master has placed that sticky stuff I love so much inside and it’s at the point where I have to wiggle my tongue around to get what’s st…

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Augie Peterson 🎃 @augiepwrites.bsky.social · 23h

Could I interest you in a piece of #flashfiction in these trying times?

One of my favorite things to write is perspective #horror. This one follows a dog on a very bad day.

Master and I

I’m sitting on my bed right now chewing on my favorite bone. Master has placed that sticky stuff I love so much inside and it’s at the point where I have to wiggle my tongue around to get what’s st…

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Augie Peterson 🎃 @augiepwrites.bsky.social · 23h

Posted a new update to my ko-fi last night!

Augie Peterson 🎃 @augiepwrites.bsky.social · 1d

New post on Ko-Fi for my subscribers! You'll get some backstory for one of the characters from my new podcast!

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Working on Augie's Attic!

Augie Peterson published a supporter-only post on Ko-fi!

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Augie Peterson 🎃 @augiepwrites.bsky.social · 1d

New post on Ko-Fi for my subscribers! You'll get some backstory for one of the characters from my new podcast!

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Working on Augie's Attic!

Augie Peterson published a supporter-only post on Ko-fi!

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 2d

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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Among the Stars and Bones @amongstarsbones.bsky.social · 3d

This upcoming all-trans adaptation of Frankenstein by the folks who brought you Re: Dracula and Re: Carmilla features Asha Lloyd (our Indira Raju) as Elizabeth.

Can't wait to hear it. Asha is going to kill it!

Oh and hey, they're crowdfunding right now: www.indiegogo.com/projects/re-...

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Laura Purcell @spookypurcell.bsky.social · 3d

Happy House of Splinters day from Buffy!

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Augie Peterson 🎃 @augiepwrites.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations!! 🎉

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Gemma Amor @manylittlewords.bsky.social · 3d

My hands are shaking a little as I type this but...ITCH! IS OUT TODAY!!

I'm finally a big 5 published author!

Feminist, formication folk horror with creepy crawlies, ancient traditions, unsolved murders, weird processions, masks, an old pub and an excellent dog.

www.hachette.co.uk/titles/gemma...

Gemma Amor dressed in pink holding a copy of ITCH!

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Kate Strasdin @katestrasdin.bsky.social · 4d

It took a highly sophisticated Jacquard weave to create the incredibly detailed oranges that form the fabric of of this early 1890s dress. You can almost smell the citrusy peel. There so many details to observe here, the pattern matching, the cuff trim, the drama! #V&A #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

A view of the back of an1890s dress showing the bodice with clusters of oranges woven into the fabric. It has black lace on the sleeves and a high collar

A detail of the front of the bodice of the orange patterned 1890s dress showing black lace at the neckline and the detailed fruit

Sleeve detail of the 1890s orange patterned dress which has a yellow silk trellis work trim with black lace

Full length view of the front of the 1890s dress patterned with oranges and trimmed with black lace

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R. Val 🧛‍♀️ @shrikepublishing.com · 6d

This might sound silly, but subs mean a LOT

A 5 dollar sub is as helpful as a 20 dollar donation because it's money I'll have next month + it grows my accounts + it encourages others to join

And! You get perks! Games and stories.

The Robinathon and rewards explained here
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R. Val 🧛‍♀️ @shrikepublishing.com · 15d

First, here's every link. All of these count toward the goal, but subscriptions count double! A $5 sub to patreon or ko-fi counts as $10 for my math.

ko-fi.com/shrikepublis...

www.patreon.com/c/shrikepubl...

$robinvbelle

shrikepublishing.itch.io

www.gofundme.com/f/robins-urg...

Support Shrike Publishing

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R. Val 🧛‍♀️ @shrikepublishing.com · 6d

It's a Robinathon! Week 3

For those catching up I'm spending this month trying to catch up on bills and get in the green. I'm a disabled trans woman who lost my housing due to transphobia, and a working artist trying to grow my studio. Support me and unlock fun little rewards! Boosts help too!

Photo of a woman in an orange shirt with black overalls smiling. Robinathon 2.1, help a disabled trans woman catch up on her bills, save her credit, cover expenses, and pursue housing. Subscriptions to Patreon and Ko-Fi count double

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 5d

Robin Williams daughter Zelda is pleading with people to stop creating AI videos of her Dad.

I’m pleading with you to stop using generative AI.

It’s destructive to the environment.

It’s destructive to artists.

It’s destructive to humanity.

It steals from us and churns out slop.

Just stop.

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Augie Peterson 🎃 @augiepwrites.bsky.social · 5d

Demis represent! 💜

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Augie Peterson 🎃 @augiepwrites.bsky.social · 5d

Quote post with your flags! 🏳️‍🌈

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Augie Peterson 🎃 @augiepwrites.bsky.social · 5d

Demis represent!

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Augie Peterson 🎃 @augiepwrites.bsky.social · 5d

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Catmint Studios 💚 Shop update 10/10 🎃✨ @catmintstudios.bsky.social · 5d

Spooky kitty stickers 🐈‍⬛🖤

[ #cuteart #artshop #halloween ]

2 sticker sheets of circular Halloween themed cat stickers. The first sheet is classic/retro style with cats like a retro skeleton, pumpkin, holding a trick or treat bag etc. The second sheet cats are pastel colored - some are skeletons and some are based off classic monsters.

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Augie Peterson 🎃 @augiepwrites.bsky.social · 5d

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Bisexual Kaiju @bisexualkaiju.myatproto.social · 6d

So you want to support living marginalized banned authors but your local banned books week displays and events are full of famous dead people?

Not to worry: your helpful non-binary bookseller is here to help!

A thread!

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