Diane Ackland
@author.dianeackland.com
Author, geek, creative. Writer of sexy books to geek out about. Neurospicy and disabled. Bisexual disaster and trash goblin. Pen name for Molly Schlemmer.
http://www.dianeackland.com
http://www.dianeackland.com
I was going to reply with some of the dumb shit we would do in high school, but then I realized a lot of it was my male friends sexually harassing me and now I have a sad.
the 6-7 phenomenon is in no way different from any other catchphrase that kids have yelled out at any point in the last hundred years, there's no daylight between that and when i was in high school, the year straight where every guy kept yelling "i'm rick james bitch"
December 13, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I was going to reply with some of the dumb shit we would do in high school, but then I realized a lot of it was my male friends sexually harassing me and now I have a sad.
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the 6-7 phenomenon is in no way different from any other catchphrase that kids have yelled out at any point in the last hundred years, there's no daylight between that and when i was in high school, the year straight where every guy kept yelling "i'm rick james bitch"
December 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
the 6-7 phenomenon is in no way different from any other catchphrase that kids have yelled out at any point in the last hundred years, there's no daylight between that and when i was in high school, the year straight where every guy kept yelling "i'm rick james bitch"
Brain: I have an idea.
Me: Not tonight. I want to see Expedition 33 win all the awards at The Game Awards.
Brain: OK, but it involves a Lord, a highwaywoman, and her roguish lover in your flintlock fantasy universe.
Me: Goddammit.
Me: Not tonight. I want to see Expedition 33 win all the awards at The Game Awards.
Brain: OK, but it involves a Lord, a highwaywoman, and her roguish lover in your flintlock fantasy universe.
Me: Goddammit.
a woman is on board for whatever fun little schemes you guys come up with
Alt: A woman in a blue dress with a blue and white blouse.p has her hands behind her back. She is saying “I’m on board for whatever fun little schemes you guys come up with”.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Brain: I have an idea.
Me: Not tonight. I want to see Expedition 33 win all the awards at The Game Awards.
Brain: OK, but it involves a Lord, a highwaywoman, and her roguish lover in your flintlock fantasy universe.
Me: Goddammit.
Me: Not tonight. I want to see Expedition 33 win all the awards at The Game Awards.
Brain: OK, but it involves a Lord, a highwaywoman, and her roguish lover in your flintlock fantasy universe.
Me: Goddammit.
If you see this, quote with something that best describes your flavor of neurodivergence.
December 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM
If you see this, quote with something that best describes your flavor of neurodivergence.
Suddenly started writing a "There Will Come Soft Rains"-styled short story where AI facsimiles of people are the only things left on Earth after an apocalypse, unaware that they are only talking with each other.
IN DEPTH | If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
www.independent.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Suddenly started writing a "There Will Come Soft Rains"-styled short story where AI facsimiles of people are the only things left on Earth after an apocalypse, unaware that they are only talking with each other.
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I don't use services like insta art for convenience. I can't handle shopping in person for a lot of chronic illness and fatigue reasons. When grocery stores use dynamic pricing, it's preying on people for profit. It's another disability tax for people like me.
A new investigation has revealed that grocery delivery service Instacart is using a covert, AI-powered dynamic pricing scheme to charge customers different prices for the same items — potentially costing households over $1,000 more a year.
Instacart Reportedly Using Secret AI-Powered Dynamic Pricing to Jack Up Prices
In an experiment, investigators found that the same grocery basket at a Seattle store cost between $114 and $124.
truthout.org
December 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I don't use services like insta art for convenience. I can't handle shopping in person for a lot of chronic illness and fatigue reasons. When grocery stores use dynamic pricing, it's preying on people for profit. It's another disability tax for people like me.
Trust me, I would kill to hear my father's voice again. But this wouldn't be him; at best, it would be a hollow facsimile of him. At worst, it would hallucinate and I would be reminded of his Alzheimer's-riddled final years.
What a truly stupid article.
What a truly stupid article.
IN DEPTH | If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
www.independent.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Trust me, I would kill to hear my father's voice again. But this wouldn't be him; at best, it would be a hollow facsimile of him. At worst, it would hallucinate and I would be reminded of his Alzheimer's-riddled final years.
What a truly stupid article.
What a truly stupid article.
This kills me. Anyone who's ever watched a loved one age into their twilight knows the meaning of that poem. Interpreting it this badly is infuriating.
These evil fucks keep getting shut down by living artists for stealing their work, so now they're going after the dead ones. I hope the ghost of Dylan Thomas never lets you get another good night's sleep.
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This kills me. Anyone who's ever watched a loved one age into their twilight knows the meaning of that poem. Interpreting it this badly is infuriating.
This is a goddamned amazing piece of writing on Heated Rivalry and what the critics are getting wrong. It’s also a great manual on what is possible to achieve with character development during sex scenes. If you’re not a romance writer, this should be required reading.
good morning, I have noticed that some of the critical responses to the Crave show Heated Rivalry have been, let's say, incomplete
sex scenes are craft! goddammit!
sex scenes are craft! goddammit!
Anatomy of a Sex Scene: Heated Rivalry Edition - Reading the End
Heated Rivalry, AKA the gay hockey show, has been getting a lot of buzz for its explicit(-ish) sex scenes, and a lot of that buzz has been coming from viewers and critics whose experience with the rom...
readingtheend.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This is a goddamned amazing piece of writing on Heated Rivalry and what the critics are getting wrong. It’s also a great manual on what is possible to achieve with character development during sex scenes. If you’re not a romance writer, this should be required reading.
December 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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🎵Mal aimé
je suis le mal aimé ...
Les gens me connaissent
Tel que je veux me montrer.
The unloved one
I'm the unloved one ...
People know me
As I want to show myself.🎵
Petit fanart :)
je suis le mal aimé ...
Les gens me connaissent
Tel que je veux me montrer.
The unloved one
I'm the unloved one ...
People know me
As I want to show myself.🎵
Petit fanart :)
December 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
🎵Mal aimé
je suis le mal aimé ...
Les gens me connaissent
Tel que je veux me montrer.
The unloved one
I'm the unloved one ...
People know me
As I want to show myself.🎵
Petit fanart :)
je suis le mal aimé ...
Les gens me connaissent
Tel que je veux me montrer.
The unloved one
I'm the unloved one ...
People know me
As I want to show myself.🎵
Petit fanart :)
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Saw this adorable French animation ad and I had to share it over here! The style looks familiar but I can’t my finger on what group it is. Any ideas?
December 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Saw this adorable French animation ad and I had to share it over here! The style looks familiar but I can’t my finger on what group it is. Any ideas?
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Here’s why you shouldn’t pull your punches as a writer:
A big part of the appeal of a book is how dedicated the author is to their idea.
That crackling energy only comes from compulsion, the true driver of creativity.
Restrain it at your own peril.
A big part of the appeal of a book is how dedicated the author is to their idea.
That crackling energy only comes from compulsion, the true driver of creativity.
Restrain it at your own peril.
December 9, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Here’s why you shouldn’t pull your punches as a writer:
A big part of the appeal of a book is how dedicated the author is to their idea.
That crackling energy only comes from compulsion, the true driver of creativity.
Restrain it at your own peril.
A big part of the appeal of a book is how dedicated the author is to their idea.
That crackling energy only comes from compulsion, the true driver of creativity.
Restrain it at your own peril.
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You will be visited by three spirits
December 9, 2025 at 12:06 PM
You will be visited by three spirits
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If you are a cis woman in m/m romance you should at least make it your business to be in community with queer men. And I don't think that is too much to ask.
December 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
If you are a cis woman in m/m romance you should at least make it your business to be in community with queer men. And I don't think that is too much to ask.
I have to make a couple of phone calls today so naturally I am rearranging my craft and writing spaces.
December 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I have to make a couple of phone calls today so naturally I am rearranging my craft and writing spaces.
Changelings making a big comeback.
some significant part of this is just catch-all fear for “this is not the child I ordered” I think
Oh, here's a big surprise. The transphobes don't believe in ADHD either.
December 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Changelings making a big comeback.
God forbid we determine a human’s value by something other than their productivity and capital.
Artists? Fuck off.
Disabled people? You’re a drain on society.
Refugees from war-torn nations: go back to your country.
We deserve better governments than we have.
Artists? Fuck off.
Disabled people? You’re a drain on society.
Refugees from war-torn nations: go back to your country.
We deserve better governments than we have.
December 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
God forbid we determine a human’s value by something other than their productivity and capital.
Artists? Fuck off.
Disabled people? You’re a drain on society.
Refugees from war-torn nations: go back to your country.
We deserve better governments than we have.
Artists? Fuck off.
Disabled people? You’re a drain on society.
Refugees from war-torn nations: go back to your country.
We deserve better governments than we have.
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I'm running a fundraiser for our local animal shelter in honor of our wonderful Fergus who passed away this year. I just really needed to do something to keep his kind and loving spirit alive by helping other shelter kitties like him. Please consider a donation if you can! ❤️ givebutter.com/n5l31M
December 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I'm running a fundraiser for our local animal shelter in honor of our wonderful Fergus who passed away this year. I just really needed to do something to keep his kind and loving spirit alive by helping other shelter kitties like him. Please consider a donation if you can! ❤️ givebutter.com/n5l31M
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
Bold of you to assume that would be hard mode for me…
Bold of you to assume that would be hard mode for me…
December 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
Bold of you to assume that would be hard mode for me…
Bold of you to assume that would be hard mode for me…
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reject braindead Dakota Johnson capitalism. embrace cunning Kristen Stewart anti-capitalism.
December 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
reject braindead Dakota Johnson capitalism. embrace cunning Kristen Stewart anti-capitalism.
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If you only fight censorship right up to the line where it becomes your definition of porn, refusing to have solidarity with pornographers, I can't find it in me to care about your problems. You've shown you don't care about mine and will bounce the moment you get what benefits you.
December 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
If you only fight censorship right up to the line where it becomes your definition of porn, refusing to have solidarity with pornographers, I can't find it in me to care about your problems. You've shown you don't care about mine and will bounce the moment you get what benefits you.
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If you’re a moot who’s getting ready to self pub your first book and need help with formatting, cover, graphics, blurb, etc, my DMs are open!
Happen to answer any questions, give advice, etc.
This is how I learned everything when I got started and I’m happy to pass it on!
Happen to answer any questions, give advice, etc.
This is how I learned everything when I got started and I’m happy to pass it on!
December 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
If you’re a moot who’s getting ready to self pub your first book and need help with formatting, cover, graphics, blurb, etc, my DMs are open!
Happen to answer any questions, give advice, etc.
This is how I learned everything when I got started and I’m happy to pass it on!
Happen to answer any questions, give advice, etc.
This is how I learned everything when I got started and I’m happy to pass it on!
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Of all the SFF creatures I’ve created over the years, I think this year’s crop includes my top 3:
The magical cephalopods in Disposable Magic;
The Grey Angel (who’s not an angel in the Xtian sense but is a religious figure in that world);
And Flux (from Terra Flux), who’s…well, that’s a spoiler
The magical cephalopods in Disposable Magic;
The Grey Angel (who’s not an angel in the Xtian sense but is a religious figure in that world);
And Flux (from Terra Flux), who’s…well, that’s a spoiler
Reading & writing has kept me alive this year.
Somehow, it’s been my most productive year as an author.
Here’s a guide to what I’ve published in 2025, in case you’ve lost track.
Individual links below but it’s all on itch: danifinn.itch.io
And elsewhere: books2read.com/ap/nAApPp/Da...
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Somehow, it’s been my most productive year as an author.
Here’s a guide to what I’ve published in 2025, in case you’ve lost track.
Individual links below but it’s all on itch: danifinn.itch.io
And elsewhere: books2read.com/ap/nAApPp/Da...
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December 4, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Of all the SFF creatures I’ve created over the years, I think this year’s crop includes my top 3:
The magical cephalopods in Disposable Magic;
The Grey Angel (who’s not an angel in the Xtian sense but is a religious figure in that world);
And Flux (from Terra Flux), who’s…well, that’s a spoiler
The magical cephalopods in Disposable Magic;
The Grey Angel (who’s not an angel in the Xtian sense but is a religious figure in that world);
And Flux (from Terra Flux), who’s…well, that’s a spoiler
Inspired by a post from @rdotspoon.bsky.social, I’m going to try to share more of the Internet content I find interesting and educational.
To start, here‘s Mina Le’s video about productivity. Did you know that hobbies were a capitalist invention to keep workers productive in their off time?
To start, here‘s Mina Le’s video about productivity. Did you know that hobbies were a capitalist invention to keep workers productive in their off time?
You Don't Need To Be Productive
YouTube video by Mina Le
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Inspired by a post from @rdotspoon.bsky.social, I’m going to try to share more of the Internet content I find interesting and educational.
To start, here‘s Mina Le’s video about productivity. Did you know that hobbies were a capitalist invention to keep workers productive in their off time?
To start, here‘s Mina Le’s video about productivity. Did you know that hobbies were a capitalist invention to keep workers productive in their off time?