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Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · 1d

"Peter Thiel recently warned that Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and critics of technology or artificial intelligence are “legionnaires of the Antichrist” in private lectures on Christianity.
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Inside billionaire Peter Thiel’s private lectures: Warnings of ‘the Antichrist’ and U.S. destruction

In leaked recordings of private lectures by tech billionaire Peter Thiel he argued that “the Antichrist” is likely to take the form of a critic of technology.

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Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · 18d

"The Long Walk" has so-so box office, but great Rotten Tomatoes scores, and I'm among its fans. Why might you be too? Find out in my latest newsletter: https://f.mtr.cool/onkwwwoqot Photo: Murray Close for Lionsgate #film #horror

Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Sep 9

Imagine a meal of delicious courses, only instead of food, they're stories by the great @amortowles in his short story collection "Table for Two." I write about why I gobbled it up here: https://f.mtr.cool/gvzblriqsn @MondayBlogs #booklover

‘Table for Two’: A Feast of Delicious Courses

Amor Towles Mixes Real-Life People and Situations in His Latest Work

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Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Sep 8

Mix together a #fantasy version of Renaissance Italy with a powerful dragon's eye, and you've got "Navola." I write about why this tale of power and love captured my imagination here: https://f.mtr.cool/dpvojmbhiq @MondayBlogs #books

‘Navola’: A Powerful Dragon’s Eye in Renaissance Italy

Renowned sci-fi author Paolo Bacigalupi dives into the fantasy genre

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Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Sep 8

Melding comedy with #sci-fi is a surefire way to grab my attention! In this story, I write about two options that just might delight you! https://f.mtr.cool/ecbhickkls @MondayBlogs #comedy #books #iloveTV #ilovefilm #bookblogger

Finding the Love for Two Comedic, Quirky Sci-Fi Stories

The Apple TV+ show ‘Murderbot’ and top-ranked novel ‘Service Model’ took some getting used to

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Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Sep 8

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Sep 8

As it turns out, the book I recommended in this story won a Hugo award, which is about as good as it gets for #fantasy and #scifi writers. If you love #mystery laced with fantasy, check out my thoughts on "The Tainted Cup." @MondayBlogs #reading #books medium.com/counterarts/...

Cover of "The Tainted Cup" on a mysteriously cloudy background

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Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Sep 6

I recently heard the great George RR Martin (Game of Thrones) talk about the state of epic fantasy. He noted that it's been taken over by romantasy. Here's my take on why that's true, along with a romantasy recommendation!
Photo: Jodie O’Connor on Unsplash #books #writing
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The Spellbinding Power Combo: Love and Fantasy

‘Sorceress’ tackles the romantasy genre with wit and murder

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Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Aug 28

This is what journalism should be all about. Fighting for the truth and for freedom of the press. #journalism #truth

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The Student Newspaper Suing Marco Rubio Over Targeted Deportations

The Stanford Daily argues the First Amendment protects journalists from arcane laws used against Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk.

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Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Aug 27

Fantastic news! #books #writing #law

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Anthropic Settles High-Profile AI Copyright Lawsuit Brought by Book Authors

Anthropic faced the prospect of more than $1 trillion in damages, a sum that could have threatened the company’s survival if the case went to trial.

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Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Aug 20

Yes, I'm making it impossible for you to write your novel. But there is a much more important thing for you to do. #cats #writing #books

Pretty cat resting on a writer's arm as she tries to work.

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Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Aug 20

This says it all ... www.wired.com/story/senate...

Senate Probe Uncovers Allegations of Widespread Abuse in ICE Custody

Led by US senator Jon Ossoff, the investigation cites hundreds of reports since January, including accounts of miscarriages, child neglect, and sexual abuse at ICE detention centers in dozens of state...

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Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Jun 29

What a great star witness. Excerpt: "The Trump administration has agreed to release from prison a three-time felon who drunkenly fired shots in a Texas community and spare him from deportation in exchange for his cooperation in the federal prosecution of Kilmar Abrego García."

Star witness against Kilmar Abrego García was due to be deported. Now he’s being freed.

Jose Ramon Hernandez Reyes is a three-time felon released early from federal prison to a halfway house in exchange for testifying against Kilmar Abrego García.

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Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Jun 29

Imagine a person with so much charisma, they can make anyone do just about ANYTHING. In this excerpt, the gifted Ron Butler portrays a guy who's watching two "Charismites," as they're called. Find the full audiobook here: geni.us/CMl7E #scifi #audiobooks #audible @ronniebutlerjr.bsky.social

Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Jun 20

Here's a tiny excerpt from my sci-fi book on government-controlled media. In it, award-winning actor Emily Woo Zeller portrays a 15-year-old girl with lots of moxie in a life-altering moment. Check out the full recording here: geni.us/CMl7E #audiobooks #audible

Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Jun 16

In this little excerpt from "The Juice," the talented Ron Butler performs as a guy named Jarat, who's walking into danger on the tough streets of Dorchester, MA a few decades from today. Check out the full recording here: geni.us/CMl7E #audible #audiobooklover #scifi @ronniebutlerjr.bsky.social

Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Jun 13

Take a listen to this short clip from "The Juice," a sci-fi audiobook. The talented Emily Woo Zeller performs as Petra Cardinale, a lonely exec trying to get preggers, and Rico Reingold, who's trying to help her. Buy/Rent the #audiobook here: geni.us/CMl7E #scifi #books

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Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Jun 10

Lot going on in the world. As an escape hatch, I've been diving into "Murderbot" on Apple TV+. It stars Alexander Skarsgård. Have you watched it? I have some thoughts about the show, which I share in my latest newsletter: mailchi.mp/78809f52875f...

Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Jun 9

Take a listen to the talented Emily Woo Zeller narrating a little section of my novel. You may recognize her voice from games like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Last of Us Part 2. Buy or rent the #scifi audiobook here: geni.us/CMl7E #audiobooks #audiobookaddict #audiobooklover

Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Jun 6

What if you have a genius friend who says he has the flu, but it turns out something very weird is going on? That's what's happening in this sample of my #sci-fi audiobook. Features the brilliant @ronniebutlerjr.bsky.social ! Buy/Rent the #audiobook here: geni.us/CMl7E #scifi #books #audiobooks

Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Jun 3

Check out this short excerpt from my novel, "The Juice." Two brainiacs meet for the first time after pulling an all-nighter working on experiments at MIT. Actor Ron Butler is SPOT ON in portraying them. @ronniebutlerjr.bsky.social #audiobooks #scifi #novels Buy/rent the audiobook here: geni.us/CMl7E

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Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · Jun 1

Wanted to give you a heads up about what I'll be posting over the next month. June is Audiobook Month. So I'm going to post short excerpts from the audiobook version of my #scifi #novel "The Juice." It features two award-winning performers, Emily Woo Zeller and @ronniebutlerjr.bsky.social

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Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · May 14

Picked up an NYC Big Book Award in the Sci-Fi category for "Universe of Lost Messages" last weekend. Here's a little bit about the book: https://f.mtr.cool/vddmcioknu #scifi #books

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Janet Stilson - Novelist, Screenwriter, Journalist @janetstilson.bsky.social · May 13

Why do we get so addicted to certain TV shows? The answer is simple, but it can be really tricky for the people who try to entice us. I share some thoughts about that in this story.
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I’m Just So Into You — Why We Love Certain TV Shows

The secret sauce that keeps many of us watching ‘Last of Us’ and (maybe) ‘Carême’

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