Anthony Ryan
@anthonyryan.bsky.social
NYT bestselling SFF author - Series: Raven’s Shadow, Draconis Memoria, Raven’s Blade, The Covenant of Steel, The Seven Swords, The Age of Wrath
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Website: anthonyryan.net
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@anthonyryan.bsky.social
· Nov 13
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Sir Humphrey Appleby:
How are things at the Campaign for the Freedom of Information, by the way?
Sir Arnold Robinson:
Sorry, I can't talk about that.
- ‘Yes, Minister’ 1980
How are things at the Campaign for the Freedom of Information, by the way?
Sir Arnold Robinson:
Sorry, I can't talk about that.
- ‘Yes, Minister’ 1980
It will not surprise you to learn that Toby Youngs 'Free Speech Union' has obtained a High Court injunction banning the publication of a list of its donors open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
Who funds the Free Speech Union?
Toby Young’s outfit went to court to hide its donors. Today we reveal that funders include US anti-abortion groups, Brexit politicians and Tufton Street insiders.
open.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Sir Humphrey Appleby:
How are things at the Campaign for the Freedom of Information, by the way?
Sir Arnold Robinson:
Sorry, I can't talk about that.
- ‘Yes, Minister’ 1980
How are things at the Campaign for the Freedom of Information, by the way?
Sir Arnold Robinson:
Sorry, I can't talk about that.
- ‘Yes, Minister’ 1980
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GNoH NEEDS YOU.
Last year, certainly the first half was a washout for me, but after getting proper psychiatric help, I am back with a reviewing vengeance.
And GNoH needs more reviewers. If you'd like to volunteer your services, please drop me an email (jimmcleod(at)gnofhorror.com)
Last year, certainly the first half was a washout for me, but after getting proper psychiatric help, I am back with a reviewing vengeance.
And GNoH needs more reviewers. If you'd like to volunteer your services, please drop me an email (jimmcleod(at)gnofhorror.com)
January 17, 2026 at 8:49 AM
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A friendly reminder that submissions for Underbelly Press Issue 6: GREED are open until 30 January.
We’ve been thrilled by the responses received so far. Thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to submit. We’re really looking forward to seeing your take.
We’ve been thrilled by the responses received so far. Thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to submit. We’re really looking forward to seeing your take.
January 16, 2026 at 2:38 PM
A friendly reminder that submissions for Underbelly Press Issue 6: GREED are open until 30 January.
We’ve been thrilled by the responses received so far. Thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to submit. We’re really looking forward to seeing your take.
We’ve been thrilled by the responses received so far. Thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to submit. We’re really looking forward to seeing your take.
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I was just complaining about ai polluting search engines today. Vote if you care about duckduckgo!
January 16, 2026 at 11:53 PM
I was just complaining about ai polluting search engines today. Vote if you care about duckduckgo!
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Company: We have to raise our prices because the new AI features are expensive for us to maintain 🤷♂
Me: I never asked for those features 🤔
C: We gave them to you anyway 🤷♂
M: I'm not going to use them 🤨
C: Money, please 💸
Me: I never asked for those features 🤔
C: We gave them to you anyway 🤷♂
M: I'm not going to use them 🤨
C: Money, please 💸
January 16, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Company: We have to raise our prices because the new AI features are expensive for us to maintain 🤷♂
Me: I never asked for those features 🤔
C: We gave them to you anyway 🤷♂
M: I'm not going to use them 🤨
C: Money, please 💸
Me: I never asked for those features 🤔
C: We gave them to you anyway 🤷♂
M: I'm not going to use them 🤨
C: Money, please 💸
Alt text: confused old man rambles about milk while people stand around looking uncomfortable.
Trump: Milk would help your cognitive abilities?
Carson: Absolutely. You can tell who has been drinking milk.
Trump: I took a cognitive test—I’ve taken a lot of them. I've aced all of them because I drink milk.
Carson: Absolutely. You can tell who has been drinking milk.
Trump: I took a cognitive test—I’ve taken a lot of them. I've aced all of them because I drink milk.
January 16, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Alt text: confused old man rambles about milk while people stand around looking uncomfortable.
25,000 words in the can for New Thing.
"Climb that goddamn mountain.” —Jack Kerouac
#AmWriting #BookSky
"Climb that goddamn mountain.” —Jack Kerouac
#AmWriting #BookSky
January 16, 2026 at 7:14 PM
25,000 words in the can for New Thing.
"Climb that goddamn mountain.” —Jack Kerouac
#AmWriting #BookSky
"Climb that goddamn mountain.” —Jack Kerouac
#AmWriting #BookSky
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Just about as sad a meal as I've ever seen on a plate.
I guess you wash it down with a flagon of ennui?
I guess you wash it down with a flagon of ennui?
January 16, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Just about as sad a meal as I've ever seen on a plate.
I guess you wash it down with a flagon of ennui?
I guess you wash it down with a flagon of ennui?
Dear #BookSky - if you ever get convicted of a crime make sure it’s in Brazil.
January 16, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Dear #BookSky - if you ever get convicted of a crime make sure it’s in Brazil.
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Okay, here's the story of George de Hevesy vs the Nazis! I really do love telling this story.
First, some background: George de Hevesy was a Hungarian-Jewish chemist, but he spent most of his career post-1920 attached to the Niels Bohr institute at the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark. (1/n)
First, some background: George de Hevesy was a Hungarian-Jewish chemist, but he spent most of his career post-1920 attached to the Niels Bohr institute at the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark. (1/n)
August 7, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Okay, here's the story of George de Hevesy vs the Nazis! I really do love telling this story.
First, some background: George de Hevesy was a Hungarian-Jewish chemist, but he spent most of his career post-1920 attached to the Niels Bohr institute at the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark. (1/n)
First, some background: George de Hevesy was a Hungarian-Jewish chemist, but he spent most of his career post-1920 attached to the Niels Bohr institute at the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark. (1/n)
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If this greedy and ridiculous man were to become Prime Minister, he'd be responsible for our security, safety, our NHS, our economy, and the welfare of our children.
Meanwhile he can't be bothered to do even basic checks on the Cameos that rake in £141,000 for him
metro.co.uk/2026/01/15/i...
Meanwhile he can't be bothered to do even basic checks on the Cameos that rake in £141,000 for him
metro.co.uk/2026/01/15/i...
Nigel Farage ‘tricked into paying tribute to Ian Watkins’
It cost £98 for The Reform UK leader to film the clip on his Cameo account
metro.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 8:01 AM
If this greedy and ridiculous man were to become Prime Minister, he'd be responsible for our security, safety, our NHS, our economy, and the welfare of our children.
Meanwhile he can't be bothered to do even basic checks on the Cameos that rake in £141,000 for him
metro.co.uk/2026/01/15/i...
Meanwhile he can't be bothered to do even basic checks on the Cameos that rake in £141,000 for him
metro.co.uk/2026/01/15/i...
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GNoH NEEDS YOU.
Last year, certainly the first half was a washout for me, but after getting proper psychiatric help, I am back with a reviewing vengeance.
And GNoH needs more reviewers. If you'd like to volunteer your services, please drop me an email (jimmcleod(at)gnofhorror.com)
Last year, certainly the first half was a washout for me, but after getting proper psychiatric help, I am back with a reviewing vengeance.
And GNoH needs more reviewers. If you'd like to volunteer your services, please drop me an email (jimmcleod(at)gnofhorror.com)
January 16, 2026 at 7:38 AM
GNoH NEEDS YOU.
Last year, certainly the first half was a washout for me, but after getting proper psychiatric help, I am back with a reviewing vengeance.
And GNoH needs more reviewers. If you'd like to volunteer your services, please drop me an email (jimmcleod(at)gnofhorror.com)
Last year, certainly the first half was a washout for me, but after getting proper psychiatric help, I am back with a reviewing vengeance.
And GNoH needs more reviewers. If you'd like to volunteer your services, please drop me an email (jimmcleod(at)gnofhorror.com)
Happy birthday to my long term research assistant, Dr Wikipedia.
wikipedia turns 25 today! the last unenshittified major website! backbone of online info! triumph of humanity! powered by urge of unpaid randos to correct each other! somehow mostly reliable! "good thing wikipedia works in practice, because it sure doesn't work in theory" - old wiki adage
January 15, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Happy birthday to my long term research assistant, Dr Wikipedia.
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This is the truest truth of any creative career
Natural talent is nothing compared to the ability to keep making shit long after everyone else has given up
January 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM
This is the truest truth of any creative career
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A second interview of the week. This time, our @princejvstin.com interviews @kvjohansen.bsky.social about the forthcoming BREATH AND BONE (including a first time look at the cover)
www.nerds-feather.com/2026/01/inte...
www.nerds-feather.com/2026/01/inte...
Interview with K.V. Johansen
K. V. Johansen was born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, where she developed her lifelong fascination with fantasy literature after reading The...
www.nerds-feather.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:31 AM
A second interview of the week. This time, our @princejvstin.com interviews @kvjohansen.bsky.social about the forthcoming BREATH AND BONE (including a first time look at the cover)
www.nerds-feather.com/2026/01/inte...
www.nerds-feather.com/2026/01/inte...
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honestly, people should just stop screenshotting garbage so they can hold it in our faces and say LOOK AT THIS GARBAGE! that’s what threads is for
A reminder that bringing shitty posts over from That Fascist Site to be performatively angry about them here is a choice you don't have to make! You can just leave them there! There is so much else to be legitimately angry about! You will not lack for content!
January 15, 2026 at 12:14 AM
honestly, people should just stop screenshotting garbage so they can hold it in our faces and say LOOK AT THIS GARBAGE! that’s what threads is for
In other words: Fuck you. Fight us for it.
Denmark has begun deploying special elements and heavy military equipment to Greenland to establish defensive positions and logistical infrastructure ahead of a larger Danish Army deployment, with additional European forces expected to follow, including Sweden that is deploying forces today.
January 15, 2026 at 3:20 AM
In other words: Fuck you. Fight us for it.
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Cancel. Genuinely. Cancel. A rejection at the border is a permanent mark against entry, forever.
If you insist, follow dangerous territory protocols: know your embassy details, make sure someone knows your travel details, and have funds for emergency legal, health, and departure expenditures.
If you insist, follow dangerous territory protocols: know your embassy details, make sure someone knows your travel details, and have funds for emergency legal, health, and departure expenditures.
January 15, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Cancel. Genuinely. Cancel. A rejection at the border is a permanent mark against entry, forever.
If you insist, follow dangerous territory protocols: know your embassy details, make sure someone knows your travel details, and have funds for emergency legal, health, and departure expenditures.
If you insist, follow dangerous territory protocols: know your embassy details, make sure someone knows your travel details, and have funds for emergency legal, health, and departure expenditures.
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Schrodinger's MAGA: simultaneously cheering on the brave protesters in Iran risking their lives to defy the authorities while celebrating ICE thugs in America shooting unarmed women.
January 14, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Schrodinger's MAGA: simultaneously cheering on the brave protesters in Iran risking their lives to defy the authorities while celebrating ICE thugs in America shooting unarmed women.
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Another great episode of The Traitors.
In completely unrelated news, here's this week's podcast on Reform and Russia.
youtu.be/43m0LKNDz6M
In completely unrelated news, here's this week's podcast on Reform and Russia.
youtu.be/43m0LKNDz6M
Why A Vote For Reform UK Is A Vote For Russia | Carole Cadwalladr | Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Another great episode of The Traitors.
In completely unrelated news, here's this week's podcast on Reform and Russia.
youtu.be/43m0LKNDz6M
In completely unrelated news, here's this week's podcast on Reform and Russia.
youtu.be/43m0LKNDz6M
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Chapter Twenty of Thirteenth God! Cannibal bikers closing in...
www.royalroad.com/fiction/1472...
#thethirteenthgod
www.royalroad.com/fiction/1472...
#thethirteenthgod
Chapter Twenty - The Thirteenth God
The sandship flees across the desert, and the cannibal cultists follow.
It took them a little while to get going, so we'd gotten ourselves a lead. But without the cutter's full power they have the edg...
www.royalroad.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Chapter Twenty of Thirteenth God! Cannibal bikers closing in...
www.royalroad.com/fiction/1472...
#thethirteenthgod
www.royalroad.com/fiction/1472...
#thethirteenthgod
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Yesterday, 280 FREE copies of this dark fantasy went out to alleged humans!
Today, the madness continues!
Grab SMOKE AND STONE, the first novel in the completed City of Sacrifice trilogy, for FREE!
www.amazon.com/dp/B07W5CV3XM
Today, the madness continues!
Grab SMOKE AND STONE, the first novel in the completed City of Sacrifice trilogy, for FREE!
www.amazon.com/dp/B07W5CV3XM
Smoke and Stone (City of Sacrifice Book 1)
Amazon.com: Smoke and Stone (City of Sacrifice Book 1) eBook : Fletcher, Michael R.: Books
www.amazon.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Yesterday, 280 FREE copies of this dark fantasy went out to alleged humans!
Today, the madness continues!
Grab SMOKE AND STONE, the first novel in the completed City of Sacrifice trilogy, for FREE!
www.amazon.com/dp/B07W5CV3XM
Today, the madness continues!
Grab SMOKE AND STONE, the first novel in the completed City of Sacrifice trilogy, for FREE!
www.amazon.com/dp/B07W5CV3XM
Cheer up your day with Hank Azaria reading Trump quotes as Simpsons characters.
youtu.be/83USjm-Gtdk?...
youtu.be/83USjm-Gtdk?...
Hank Azaria Reads Trump Quotes as Simpsons Characters 😂
YouTube video by Neal Brennan
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Cheer up your day with Hank Azaria reading Trump quotes as Simpsons characters.
youtu.be/83USjm-Gtdk?...
youtu.be/83USjm-Gtdk?...
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ARTISTS! It's a grim time so let's support each other!
If you are open for private commissions post your work and your rates here! I want to boost you and get you some work!
Anyone feel free to share this thread!
If you are open for private commissions post your work and your rates here! I want to boost you and get you some work!
Anyone feel free to share this thread!
January 14, 2026 at 12:33 AM
ARTISTS! It's a grim time so let's support each other!
If you are open for private commissions post your work and your rates here! I want to boost you and get you some work!
Anyone feel free to share this thread!
If you are open for private commissions post your work and your rates here! I want to boost you and get you some work!
Anyone feel free to share this thread!