Anna Frame
@annaframe.bsky.social
Communications Director, @canongate.co.uk. Currently working with Miranda July, Omar El Akkad, Len Pennie, Damian Barr, Lily King, John Niven & many other talented folk.
Live in Edinburgh, though more often on trains. Don't have access to DMs.
Live in Edinburgh, though more often on trains. Don't have access to DMs.
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This is a thread of major media outlets falsely anthropomorphising the "Grok" chatbot program and in doing so, actively and directly removing responsibility and accountability from individual people working at X who created a child pornography generator (Elon Musk, Nikita Bier etc)
#1: Reuters
#1: Reuters
January 2, 2026 at 8:02 PM
This is a thread of major media outlets falsely anthropomorphising the "Grok" chatbot program and in doing so, actively and directly removing responsibility and accountability from individual people working at X who created a child pornography generator (Elon Musk, Nikita Bier etc)
#1: Reuters
#1: Reuters
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Born in Riddrie on this day in December 1934, Alasdair Gray became one of Scotland’s most visionary writers and artists, his words and images continue to shape our civic life. We honour his enduring legacy & are proud to continue to champion his legacy and creative spirit ❤️
December 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Born in Riddrie on this day in December 1934, Alasdair Gray became one of Scotland’s most visionary writers and artists, his words and images continue to shape our civic life. We honour his enduring legacy & are proud to continue to champion his legacy and creative spirit ❤️
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Patreon supporters, a new Book Shambles from the @latitudefestival.bsky.social is out for you now! @robinince.bsky.social and @bechillcomedian.bsky.social chat to Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell. Subscribe at patreon.com/cosmicshambles
December 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Patreon supporters, a new Book Shambles from the @latitudefestival.bsky.social is out for you now! @robinince.bsky.social and @bechillcomedian.bsky.social chat to Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell. Subscribe at patreon.com/cosmicshambles
Today broke my streak which, given the simplicity/stupidity, really annoyed me…
December 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Today broke my streak which, given the simplicity/stupidity, really annoyed me…
I'm not wholly sold on the change in CEO being the defining factor, I have to say. I'd be far less surprised by the idea that HC were presented with a journalistic investigation so undeniable that it finally forced their hand into action - as you say, it's been known for years.
December 22, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I'm not wholly sold on the change in CEO being the defining factor, I have to say. I'd be far less surprised by the idea that HC were presented with a journalistic investigation so undeniable that it finally forced their hand into action - as you say, it's been known for years.
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Over the last five years, the number of independent bookstores in the U.S. jumped by 70%. In 2025 alone, 422 new bookstores opened, according to the American Booksellers Association.
You love to see it. 📚💙
You love to see it. 📚💙
Indie bookstores are making a shocking, triumphant comeback
Since 2020, the number of independent bookstores in the U.S. grew by 70%.
www.fastcompany.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Over the last five years, the number of independent bookstores in the U.S. jumped by 70%. In 2025 alone, 422 new bookstores opened, according to the American Booksellers Association.
You love to see it. 📚💙
You love to see it. 📚💙
We fail to acknowledge how much the media / politicians drive public concern rather than reflect it; this happened with Brexit too.
I’d love to see a chart tracking increased negative media coverage of the trans community with people seeing them as a threat. I’ve no doubt the former came first.
I’d love to see a chart tracking increased negative media coverage of the trans community with people seeing them as a threat. I’ve no doubt the former came first.
December 21, 2025 at 10:48 AM
We fail to acknowledge how much the media / politicians drive public concern rather than reflect it; this happened with Brexit too.
I’d love to see a chart tracking increased negative media coverage of the trans community with people seeing them as a threat. I’ve no doubt the former came first.
I’d love to see a chart tracking increased negative media coverage of the trans community with people seeing them as a threat. I’ve no doubt the former came first.
I wasn't being passive aggressive; he's just a massive name in popular culture, and I guess I'd have thought googling might be an easier way to get an answer to your question than asking a random person on social media. But it's all good - hope you have a lovely night.
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I wasn't being passive aggressive; he's just a massive name in popular culture, and I guess I'd have thought googling might be an easier way to get an answer to your question than asking a random person on social media. But it's all good - hope you have a lovely night.
I mean, it's pretty quick to find out who he is. But assuming your question is genuine: TV presenter, comedian, and - sadly for those of us who care about books - one of the most successful ever authors since accurate records began (only three writers have outsold him).
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I mean, it's pretty quick to find out who he is. But assuming your question is genuine: TV presenter, comedian, and - sadly for those of us who care about books - one of the most successful ever authors since accurate records began (only three writers have outsold him).
(I’m enjoying the fact that Charlie Redmayne’s departure wasn’t enough to revive the embers of Book Twitter on here, but this news has at least set some sparks flying)
December 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
(I’m enjoying the fact that Charlie Redmayne’s departure wasn’t enough to revive the embers of Book Twitter on here, but this news has at least set some sparks flying)
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Oh my god. It’s actually finally happened. Merry Christmas, everyone!
December 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Oh my god. It’s actually finally happened. Merry Christmas, everyone!
This year has contained some huge highs and lows, both professionally and personally, but it’s incredible to look back and find so many authors and books I am just immensely proud to have played even a small part in helping reach an audience.
December 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
This year has contained some huge highs and lows, both professionally and personally, but it’s incredible to look back and find so many authors and books I am just immensely proud to have played even a small part in helping reach an audience.
Spending time in these last couple of weeks collating press summaries for a few of our biggest campaigns of the year - and it’s so lovely to be able to stop and reflect on these, and the other titles I’ve worked on across 2025. >>
December 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Spending time in these last couple of weeks collating press summaries for a few of our biggest campaigns of the year - and it’s so lovely to be able to stop and reflect on these, and the other titles I’ve worked on across 2025. >>
97% is “no clear consensus”?! Come off it, Liz.
December 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
97% is “no clear consensus”?! Come off it, Liz.
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Photographer Christopher Anderson on the Vanity Fair photoshoot
December 18, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Photographer Christopher Anderson on the Vanity Fair photoshoot
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🚨 The UK government just published a breakdown of the responses to its consultation on AI & copyright:
- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
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- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
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December 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
🚨 The UK government just published a breakdown of the responses to its consultation on AI & copyright:
- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
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- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
🧵 1/2
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If you love science and comedy and @robinince.bsky.social, now is a great time to discover @cosmicshambles.com and everything they have to offer.
And if you're in the vicinity of London, UK, check out their amazing holiday event, "Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People"
And if you're in the vicinity of London, UK, check out their amazing holiday event, "Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People"
Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People | The Cosmic Shambles Network
cosmicshambles.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
If you love science and comedy and @robinince.bsky.social, now is a great time to discover @cosmicshambles.com and everything they have to offer.
And if you're in the vicinity of London, UK, check out their amazing holiday event, "Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People"
And if you're in the vicinity of London, UK, check out their amazing holiday event, "Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People"
This is a very sad moment - Robin is a joy on air, a brilliant mind, and a deeply kind and thoughtful human being. A huge loss to the BBC.
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 8:29 AM
This is a very sad moment - Robin is a joy on air, a brilliant mind, and a deeply kind and thoughtful human being. A huge loss to the BBC.
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Me, in The Guardian today:
"This is a moment that requires bravery in standing up for what is right. Organisations that value trans people should know not just that the law is on their side – but so, also, are many people who will step up to defend them if they have the courage to take a stand."
"This is a moment that requires bravery in standing up for what is right. Organisations that value trans people should know not just that the law is on their side – but so, also, are many people who will step up to defend them if they have the courage to take a stand."
The WI and Girlguiding have been pressured to exclude trans women – yet the law is clear as mud | Jess O’Thomson
Since the supreme court decision, organisations have faced lobbying and legal threats. But trans people are protected by discrimination law too, says Jess O’Thomson of the Good Law Project
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Me, in The Guardian today:
"This is a moment that requires bravery in standing up for what is right. Organisations that value trans people should know not just that the law is on their side – but so, also, are many people who will step up to defend them if they have the courage to take a stand."
"This is a moment that requires bravery in standing up for what is right. Organisations that value trans people should know not just that the law is on their side – but so, also, are many people who will step up to defend them if they have the courage to take a stand."
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then, the transphobes , feeling victorious at how many people they have made unhappy and despairing in the previous week, move on to anything else that has a spectrum and the possibility of more colours than they can conceive - such hateful people - they cannot understand anything that is not THEM
December 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
then, the transphobes , feeling victorious at how many people they have made unhappy and despairing in the previous week, move on to anything else that has a spectrum and the possibility of more colours than they can conceive - such hateful people - they cannot understand anything that is not THEM
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“I question the energy that is being dedicated to harming vulnerable people and children rather than tackling the much bigger and very real risks facing women and girls.”
A Brownie parent tackles Girlguiding banning trans girls: “It is an attack on children.”
www.independent.co.uk/voices/girlg...
A Brownie parent tackles Girlguiding banning trans girls: “It is an attack on children.”
www.independent.co.uk/voices/girlg...
Those who back banning trans girls from Girlguiding need to look at Brownie Law
...which clearly states: ‘A Brownie Guide thinks of others before herself’ – something that seems to have been forgotten in making the decision to ban trans girls from Girlguiding. There are many risk...
www.independent.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 8:14 AM
“I question the energy that is being dedicated to harming vulnerable people and children rather than tackling the much bigger and very real risks facing women and girls.”
A Brownie parent tackles Girlguiding banning trans girls: “It is an attack on children.”
www.independent.co.uk/voices/girlg...
A Brownie parent tackles Girlguiding banning trans girls: “It is an attack on children.”
www.independent.co.uk/voices/girlg...
So far I've tried emailing (bounceback), Live Chat (kicked off after 15 minutes of waiting to be connected to an agent, with a 'network error'), Facebook Messenger (dead link), WhatsApp (no number or link given) and phone (still on hold, 40 minutes in, having spoken to no one).
Infuriating.
Infuriating.
December 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
So far I've tried emailing (bounceback), Live Chat (kicked off after 15 minutes of waiting to be connected to an agent, with a 'network error'), Facebook Messenger (dead link), WhatsApp (no number or link given) and phone (still on hold, 40 minutes in, having spoken to no one).
Infuriating.
Infuriating.