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Mae 美妍

@atfruitbat.myatproto.social

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She/her. Chinese Singaporean immigrant in the UK. Writer. Shortlisted for the Hachette Children’s Novel Awards 2025. Here's where I write about writing: https://bsky.app/profile/maetang.myatproto.social

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Mae 美妍 @atfruitbat.myatproto.social · 4d

Hello! You may find me posting about politics, animals, games (esp. wholesome & cosy games), books, TV shows, music, movies, baseball, etc. I may also make updates about my daily life. And I have a 2nd account just to talk about my writing here:

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Mae 美妍 @atfruitbat.myatproto.social · 13m

We're watching the new season of Slow Horses. Roddy Ho remains 1 of my fave characters, with 0 self-awareness. His ability to delude himself is remarkable. He's almost always played for comedy. But the character also has to have a vulnerable & appealing side. Not easy to act. Chung does a great job!

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Happy birthday!

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I like both Blue Jays & Mariners. Mariners would have their 1st time at a World Series. And if it's the Blue Jays, maybe odds are better they meet with Carney rather than POTUS if they win? IDK.

I think the Brewers would give the Dodgers a harder time, so I want them to beat the Cubs, then beat LA.

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 3h

Dolly Peel, fishwife and smuggler, South Shields, 1850. When her husband and son were press-ganged, she snuck on board ship and hid. Discovered, she was allowed to work as a nurse and stay with her family.

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 2h

Someone made a lot of money through insider trading. On the international betting site Polymarket, the eventual winner of the Nobel Peace Prize Maria Corina Machado went from rank outsider to 70% favourite in the early hours of Friday before the award was announced.

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Doug Mack @douglasmack.bsky.social · 8h

just randomly looking around and found a place that sells these outfits in multiple sizes, if anyone's interested

www.favounicorn.com/inflatable-f...

Inflatable frog costume in kid and adult sizes, $54

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Mae 美妍 @atfruitbat.myatproto.social · 2h

It's like Highlander: there can be only one baby giraffe

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Spidey⁷ 🍉 @spidersmirror.bsky.social · 14h

This is the kind of energy I strive for.

No More Robots @nomorerobots.io · 1d

Here's how we handle manchildren on the Steam forums at No More Robots:

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Norin 🦈 🔜 Twitchcon @mahoukarp.com · 16h

some electric pokemon ⚡️
#art #pokemon

Pokemon fanart featuring shinx, luxray, alolan raichu, mareep, flaaffy, ampharos, and emolga

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Mae 美妍 @atfruitbat.myatproto.social · 2h

Link.

Kaitlin Is Just Getting Started @gothamgirlblue.com · 5h

Link.

IYKYK @nisslbody.blacksky.app · 5h

Link

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slangsonsports.bsky.social @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 4h

15 innings!!!

the longest winner-take-all game by innings in postseason history

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Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social · 4h

@zackpolanski.bsky.social stopped by #Handsworth yesterday and was welcomed by @edfreshwater.bsky.social of #BrumGreens in front of the #BenjaminZephania mural to show what a vibrant, diverse, integrated neighbourhood it truly is.
Don't let anyone tell you #Birmingham is not multicultural and proud!

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Evie @evie-e-e.bsky.social · 2h

@zackpolanski.bsky.social did amazing against Piers, especially on the attempted gotcha “Do women have penises?”. Zack’s calm and nuanced response make Piers sound like a complete ass who was trying to shout over his own guest @greenparty.org.uk join.greenparty.org.uk 🇬🇧🏳️‍⚧️💚

Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 3h

Greens growing. Reform ratttled.

PS - I changed my name back to my family's original Jewish name because I'm proud of being Jewish. If Tice think that makes me a weirdo, I think that makes him an antisemite.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Tice "green party leader Zack Polanski is a weirdo. Changed his name, claimed hypnosis could increase women's breast size, thinks me should compete in women's sport, thinks women can have a penis. Other than that he's fine. Vote Green. Get weirdo."

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GamesMarket @gamesmarkt.bsky.social · 1d

UK Gouvernment: Payment Processors Can Ban NSFW Content
According to the UK treasury, payment processors are in the right and the gouvernment has no plans to step in. This puts it in direct contrast to what artists and the UK games industry have asked for.
www.gamesmarket.global/en/business/...

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Air and Nothingness Press @aanpress.bsky.social · 15h

Announcing our first open call for 2026 - "Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity" which will ask for hard SF stories with tea or coffee, stars, and gravity all playing a prominent narrative role. Info here - aanpress.com/submissions.... Important: Be sure to read the cover page to the PDF.

Cover image to the book, showing the back of an astronaut in a space suit as he steps off into a psychedelic swirl of cosmic colors and stars. The title circles around the figure.

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Mae 美妍 @atfruitbat.myatproto.social · 14h

Wow

The Louvre of Bluesky @thelouvreof.bsky.social · 14h

In case your moderation settings don’t allow you to see it

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Mae 美妍 @atfruitbat.myatproto.social · 14h

I keep getting an error message that says I might be rate limited, to keep trying after a few hours. But I've tried at periodic intervals, & it's been >24 hours now, so I think it's not going to work. I can't see what media (if any) I'm missing. I might call it a day and work with that I have 🤷‍♀️

Mae 美妍 @atfruitbat.myatproto.social · 1d

Migrated this account over to myatproto.social as well, but I think I'm still missing some images. I've been trying to run the tool to bring those over, but I seem to have reached a rate limit. I think it's probably because I have 5.2K posts on this account. 😂 I'll try again tomorrow.

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Rudy wants revolution. @rude1.blacksky.team · 15h

Cooking up an app-view 🧑🏾‍🍳

ASCII art at the Blacksky App View homepage

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Mari ✌️ Fan Account 💖 @marifanaccount.bsky.social · 19h

🔔 #TheUntamed/ #CQL calendar is back!😍

2026 Desk Calendar, Acrylic Calendar, Solid Wood Calendar, 366 Pages!

www.nsmgshop.com/products/the...

#cdrama

Pages from the calendar showing Xiao Zhan as Wei Wuxian and Wang Yibo as Lan Wangji in The Untamed/ CQL

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FortunaFae 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @fortunafae.bsky.social · 21h

Pretty amazed that zack polanski straight up, genuinely defended trans women to piers morgan on his tv show. Can't recall the last time I saw a politician do more than just a soundbite and walk away from it.

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 18h

Here's the email sent by the owner of Down & Out Books, announcing that the publisher is closing and that a "sharp decline in sales" means no further royalties will be paid (authors say that's been true for some time)

For 15 remarkable years, Down & Out Books proudly published nearly 1,000 titles, collaborated with over 500 talented authors, and earned more than 50 prestigious awards. Today, however, we must announce the closure of our operations.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the gifted authors who entrusted us with their stories and to our loyal readers who brought those stories to life through their passion and support.

Regrettably, a sharp decline in sales since 2020 has made continued financial investment unsustainable. As a result, no further payments will be issued. In the coming weeks, all titles will be withdrawn from distribution channels, and rights will revert to their respective authors and editors in accordance with their contracts.

Your unwavering dedication has been the heart of our journey, and we are profoundly grateful for every moment. Thank you for being part of the Down & Out family.
Sincerely,

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Eric E. Campbell
Publisher, Down & Out Books

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Mae 美妍 @atfruitbat.myatproto.social · 18h

TACO time once again 🤦‍♀️

Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 18h

It’s that time again.

Trump threatens tariffs on China, says he may cancel meeting with Xi — The Washington Post

President Donald Trump said he is unhappy about China’s “hostile” move to limit access to rare minerals used in manufacturing.

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IWGB Game Workers Union @gameworkers.co.uk · 23h

We stand in solidarity with employees and ex-employees at Build a Rocket Boy as they file legal claims through our union and publish an open letter, condemning the way in which they’ve been mistreated and discarded by the studio’s millionaire executives.

www.gameworkers.co.uk/barb-open-le...

Open Letter to the Executive Leadership at Build A Rocket Boy

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Miranda Keeling @mirandakeeling.com · 1d

A little boy on the Tube is so worried about his soft-toy lion falling on the floor that he is saying to him 'Hold on tight Sycamore Jones!'

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الكسندرا ميراي @lexialex.bsky.social · 1d

Naoise's brother is asking Irish people to please contact the government #Speirgorm

My sister @NaoiseDolan, alongside other members of the Thousand Madleens flotilla, has been abducted by Israeli forces while on a humanitarian mission to break the illegal siege and deliver aid to Gaza.
Please join me in urging the Irish government to demand their safe return.

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