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Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 6h

A couple of years ago, one of my stories, which features a magic item, was turned away from a speculative fiction grant because it was "not speculative."

I guess magic items are really real.

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Sarcasm-himé @sarcasm-hime.bsky.social · 20h

Check out all the Mr Global national costumes! As with the women, many are underwhelming but this one is incredible!

Bevis Musson @bevismusson.bsky.social · 23h

Mr Laos. Just when you though this year was a bit quiet on the insanely huge, bedazzled, symbolic costumes along comes Mr Laos and blows everyone else out of the water. This is insane, but it's also *so* good.

A photo of a contestant at Mister Global 2025

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Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 1d

Opera vs wrassling? I wish this were closer. I'd be there. www.eventbrite.ca/e/operamania...

OperaMANIA: An Opera Revue Pro Wrestling Show

Get ready to witness the ultimate showdown between opera and wrestling at Opera Revue's 4th Annual Gala.

www.eventbrite.ca

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Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 1d

When the troupe gathered together to watch it, we all broke out in howls of laughter. Not even once did the video focus on anything but our feet.

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Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 1d

Years ago, when I was in a burlesque troupe, a guy saw me a few days after a show. He told me he'd recorded the whole performance and said he'd share the video with us dancers if we liked. I said yes, of course.

🧵

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Abigail F Taylor @abigailtaylor.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for the fun questions! #QueerWritersChat

You can get my sapphic horror MARYNEAL, 1962 today for just $4.99
a.co/d/3aKG1Go

🎉Free to read!🎉 My story about coyotes taking revenge on the settlers who poisoned them:
sites.google.com/newmyths.com...

#WriteStuff

A promotional poster for Maryneal 1962. It shows the front cover with a girl running towards the audience covered in blood behind her the bloody title is on a movie marquee.

To the left of the cover is a blurb that says "a small town girl must find a cure before the next full moon or she'll have to kill the boy next door". Underneath that is the Barnes & Noble and Amazon logos

An image of the desert with a quote from the short story packs of yellow eyes. It says all who wants belonged here or not welcome.

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Indigenous Editors Association @indigeditors.bsky.social · 1d

Got a question about the Indigenous Editors Association?

We’d love to hear from you!

Reach out at any time through our contact form: indigenouseditorsassociation.com/contact

#IndigenousEditors #IEA

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Fun @funkelly.bsky.social · Dec 1

Her: You better not be cunty western Gary Cooper when I get there

Me:

A black and white very early photo of Gary cooper in western gear, slicked down flapper hair, makeup, and smoking a cigarette

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Ness 🎃🇨🇦 @vriccithode.bsky.social · 1d

hey canadian friends you can tell the govt what you think about AI (🚮)! survey closes at the end of the month. it's a tad long but worth it. #CanPoli
ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en...

Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership

Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025 Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renew...

ised-isde.canada.ca

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Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 1d

I adore that film and for years, wanted to be Salomé in a theatrical production because of it. I missed my chance. I'd have to play her mom instead.

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Cat Rambo @catrambo.bsky.social · 24d

If you're a writer of fantasy, SF, or horror looking for an online community dedicated to cooperation, kindness, encouragement, and craft, please check out my Patreon.

www.patreon.com/c/catrambo

Cat Rambo | Patreon

creating Stories, Community, and Love since 2007 on Patreon

www.patreon.com

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Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 2d

Ahem, that should read "Menopause Chrysalis."

Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 3d

"The Menopaise Chrysalis" is my surreal story about an ageing Two-Spirit person passing through the medical system and the dream world. It is featured in the anthology "Yay all queer free and queer." www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

The image features a black-and-white portrait of Shantell Powell striking a pose, alongside a graphic promoting the book "Yay! Free and Queer." The text describes Powell as an award-winning writer who grew up on the land and off the grid.

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Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 2d

John Carpenter's Paw Patrol.

mPony @mpony.bsky.social · 2d

John Carpenter's The Passion Of The Christ

Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 2d

John Carpenter's Citizen Kane.

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Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 2d

I was really struggling at the gym today and couldn't figure out why. Then I remembered I had an IBS attack last night. Yeah, that'll do it.

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Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 2d

Uhhhhh... what? I guess this author only just found out about him or something.

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Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 2d

Grossssss

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Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 2d

John Carpenter's Citizen Kane.

Thomas Ha @thomasha.bsky.social · 2d

John Carpenter's The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

It’s Alive! Barker @kellylink.bsky.social · 2d

John Carpenter’s Lawrence of Arabia

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The Deadlands @thedeadlands.com · 3d

that is all BREAKING NEWS announced for the 1st time.

doing cool shit isn't cheap!

GOOD ARTISTS NEEDTA GET PAID

can you dig it? (6ft down if you know what we mean)

help us pay good artists that wanna get paid to do cool shit:

in return for your support you get

A COIN FOR THE FERRYMAN

👇 link

Coins for the Ferryman: Fundraiser For 2026 - PSYCHOPOMP.COM

Another October has arrived, crispy around the edges with a coolness that sinks into your bones. One season folds into another we rarely see, the ground

psychopomp.com

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Nico Mara-McKay 🦇 (they/iel) @nicomaramckay.com · 4d

Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.

If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:

Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership

Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025 Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...

ised-isde.canada.ca

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Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 3d

Vivek Shraya has a new album out. I first learned about her when she did a one woman show here in Kitchener. She has a beautiful, textured voice. vivekshraya.bandcamp.com/album/new-mo...

New Models, by Vivek Shraya

8 track album

vivekshraya.bandcamp.com

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Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 3d

I'm back to my usual no-makeup. Today I'm wearing a shirt that belonged to my grandmother. There aren't many things of hers which fit me. She was much smaller than I am.

A person with shoulder-length, wavy hair is smiling at the camera, wearing glasses and velvet tie-dye shirt in autumn colours. The background includes kitchen elements, with natural light coming from a window.

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Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 3d

I sure wish there was a way to correct typos on BlueSky.

Shantell Powell @shanmonster.bsky.social · 3d

"The Menopaise Chrysalis" is my surreal story about an ageing Two-Spirit person passing through the medical system and the dream world. It is featured in the anthology "Yay all queer free and queer." www.kickstarter.com/projects/ink...

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The Deadlands @thedeadlands.com · 3d

help support small press!

help support death magazines!

we're just out here trying to do some cool shit, like:

@vajra.me is guest editing OCTOBER and JANUARY deadlands DOUBLE VAJRA !

with CUSTOM DOUBLE ART BY @carlydraws.bsky.social !!

upcoming NOVELETTE (April 2026) by @dianadima.com !!!

Illustration of a white skull partially obscured by colorful mushrooms and plants. Different fungi sprout from and around the skull, including red mushrooms with white spots, yellow fan-shaped mushrooms, gray cluster mushrooms, and orange bulbous mushrooms, with green and purple plants filling the background. A ribbon at the bottom of the skull reads “ADMIT ONE.”

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Designer Hasan @designer4hasand.bsky.social · 3d

I appreciate every repost or share that can reach to more kind hearts.❤️
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Designer Hasan @designer4hasand.bsky.social · 4d

I carry the full responsibility for my family's needs.
No plans, no guarantees — only faith that there are kind hearts who won’t let us fall. 🕊️

Help us give our children a life without worry. 🧡

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