E.M. Faulds / Beth or Taxes
@bethkesh.bsky.social
Award-winning Scottish science fiction & fantasy writer. Podcastle, Strange Horizons, Shoreline of Infinity, ParSec, ECO24 anthology. More info: emfaulds.com
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Here's a graphic for my personal categories, but also a link for full lists including anthologies and artists and editors who should also get their flowers! 💐It's like the credits at the end of the film...
emfaulds.com/news/end-of-...
emfaulds.com/news/end-of-...
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As I'm spectacularly poor at marketing I forgot to point out I have a shop where you buy prints of these pictures and others. My apologies. I will learn from this. marswasrubbish.etsy.com
Happy Burns Night. A more important national day than St Andrew’s and it’s for a poet. My art isn’t very Scottish (people who don’t know me often guess I’m Irish for some reason) but there are occasional clues.
January 25, 2026 at 11:42 AM
As I'm spectacularly poor at marketing I forgot to point out I have a shop where you buy prints of these pictures and others. My apologies. I will learn from this. marswasrubbish.etsy.com
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Can we also just admit the mural's shit when put against the human-made ones in Glasgow and the person who greenlit it should not be in charge of decisions around public art?
Public murals sit at a higher ethical bar than fridge magnets, an expert has said, while calling for mandatory disclosures in planning applications when artificial intelligence is used
When AI art stops being cute and starts rewriting Scotland’s visual identity
www.thenational.scot
January 25, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Can we also just admit the mural's shit when put against the human-made ones in Glasgow and the person who greenlit it should not be in charge of decisions around public art?
Show your lockscreen seems like the most blatant social engineering way of getting hold of your device brand and mobile provider, with a bonus extra helping of maybe a picture of your kids or whatever. So maybe think about that in this time of no fed posting, eh.
January 25, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Show your lockscreen seems like the most blatant social engineering way of getting hold of your device brand and mobile provider, with a bonus extra helping of maybe a picture of your kids or whatever. So maybe think about that in this time of no fed posting, eh.
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We know for a fact resistance movements are infiltrated by agents that exist to sow discord and damage any momentum those movements have. A big, popular account that always seems to be beyond moral reproach but also somehow constantly manages to damage any momentum may actually not be a coincidence
January 25, 2026 at 11:07 AM
We know for a fact resistance movements are infiltrated by agents that exist to sow discord and damage any momentum those movements have. A big, popular account that always seems to be beyond moral reproach but also somehow constantly manages to damage any momentum may actually not be a coincidence
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This is one of the strangest and most screwed-up stories I’ve worked on. www.londoncentric.media/p/tiktok-lon...
Who's secretly filming fake TikToks inside Londoners' homes?
We tracked down the viral video account invading people's houses to spread false claims about immigrants.
www.londoncentric.media
January 24, 2026 at 6:55 AM
This is one of the strangest and most screwed-up stories I’ve worked on. www.londoncentric.media/p/tiktok-lon...
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I found a petition to ban smart glasses in public spaces that needs a bit of a boost, if anyone else feels strongly about this: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Ban the use of smart glasses with recording capability in public spaces
We ask the Government to ban smart glasses with cameras in public spaces. We believe they allow secret filming, and undermine privacy, safety and the public’s right to know when they’re being recorded...
petition.parliament.uk
January 24, 2026 at 9:04 AM
I found a petition to ban smart glasses in public spaces that needs a bit of a boost, if anyone else feels strongly about this: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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It's finally coming to London! 🇨🇾
ISLAND OF LOVE blends myth, folklore, history & bio to tell the stories of me, my family and our motherland of Cyprus through the prism of our home deity, Aphrodite: goddess of love, beauty, desire... and conflict.
9 April, Theatre Deli
storypickandmix.co.uk#april
ISLAND OF LOVE blends myth, folklore, history & bio to tell the stories of me, my family and our motherland of Cyprus through the prism of our home deity, Aphrodite: goddess of love, beauty, desire... and conflict.
9 April, Theatre Deli
storypickandmix.co.uk#april
January 24, 2026 at 7:40 AM
It's finally coming to London! 🇨🇾
ISLAND OF LOVE blends myth, folklore, history & bio to tell the stories of me, my family and our motherland of Cyprus through the prism of our home deity, Aphrodite: goddess of love, beauty, desire... and conflict.
9 April, Theatre Deli
storypickandmix.co.uk#april
ISLAND OF LOVE blends myth, folklore, history & bio to tell the stories of me, my family and our motherland of Cyprus through the prism of our home deity, Aphrodite: goddess of love, beauty, desire... and conflict.
9 April, Theatre Deli
storypickandmix.co.uk#april
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Any complaint about Bluesky that isn't specifically about moderation decisions or site architecture is just you saying "my friends are boring as shit". Get better friends.
January 24, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Any complaint about Bluesky that isn't specifically about moderation decisions or site architecture is just you saying "my friends are boring as shit". Get better friends.
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Really important review of The Everlasting here by the ever-thoughtful @stewarthotston.com. I felt too uncomfortable with the opening chapters to read the book but Stew has done an excellent job of exploring why.
stewarthotston.com/2026/01/23/r...
stewarthotston.com/2026/01/23/r...
A review of the deeply problematic, The Everlasting
I wrote this review because I feel like I live in a time where we have to draw attention to narratives that abuse our sentiments about right and wrong, that use sleight of hand to have us accept da…
stewarthotston.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Really important review of The Everlasting here by the ever-thoughtful @stewarthotston.com. I felt too uncomfortable with the opening chapters to read the book but Stew has done an excellent job of exploring why.
stewarthotston.com/2026/01/23/r...
stewarthotston.com/2026/01/23/r...
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Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike is brilliant-- not going to tell people how to vote, but do read it!
Oh no way! I got onto the BSFA longlist!
Bring Me Home for novella, and Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike for short!
Thank you to everyone who voted for it, I'm so grateful! ❤️🔥
www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...
Bring Me Home for novella, and Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike for short!
Thank you to everyone who voted for it, I'm so grateful! ❤️🔥
www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...
Vote for the BSFA Awards
www.bsfa.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike is brilliant-- not going to tell people how to vote, but do read it!
Just started using the OnlyPosts feed to filter out reposts for my main timeline and already I feel like a weight is slipping off my shoulders. I'll still look at reposts occasionally, but so much doom abounding is making me want to scream and I still need to live.
January 23, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Just started using the OnlyPosts feed to filter out reposts for my main timeline and already I feel like a weight is slipping off my shoulders. I'll still look at reposts occasionally, but so much doom abounding is making me want to scream and I still need to live.
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Once again for the AM crowd :)
The first DELVE: Reforged blog post is now live www.patreon.com/posts/delve-...
Come and see what I've got planned for the future of DELVE and consider joining the Patreon to support development of this epic sequel!
Come and see what I've got planned for the future of DELVE and consider joining the Patreon to support development of this epic sequel!
DELVE: Reforged - Dev Log #1 - Strike The Earth | Anna Blackwell
Get more from Anna Blackwell on Patreon
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January 23, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Once again for the AM crowd :)
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I've booked my Glasgow Film Festival tickets for this year! I know I have followers who are A) Glasgow-based film lovers but B) not as unhinged about reading 126 film listings as me, so here's a few punt suggestions. General ticket sales go up Monday at 10am, loyalty card sales are open now.
January 23, 2026 at 11:18 AM
I've booked my Glasgow Film Festival tickets for this year! I know I have followers who are A) Glasgow-based film lovers but B) not as unhinged about reading 126 film listings as me, so here's a few punt suggestions. General ticket sales go up Monday at 10am, loyalty card sales are open now.
Honestly with awards, especially popular vote ones in a small arena like the British SFFH scene, every *single* vote from a member actually can make a difference to a result!
So, if you're giving of your precious time to read and vote, I salute your awesomeness 🫡
So, if you're giving of your precious time to read and vote, I salute your awesomeness 🫡
Oh no way! I got onto the BSFA longlist!
Bring Me Home for novella, and Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike for short!
Thank you to everyone who voted for it, I'm so grateful! ❤️🔥
www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...
Bring Me Home for novella, and Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike for short!
Thank you to everyone who voted for it, I'm so grateful! ❤️🔥
www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...
Vote for the BSFA Awards
www.bsfa.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Honestly with awards, especially popular vote ones in a small arena like the British SFFH scene, every *single* vote from a member actually can make a difference to a result!
So, if you're giving of your precious time to read and vote, I salute your awesomeness 🫡
So, if you're giving of your precious time to read and vote, I salute your awesomeness 🫡
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Just wanted to put this out there: if you’re reading and voting for awards, here's our incredible slate of stories (and essays 🙌) from this past year! We’re so proud of our authors and artists and we hope you consider their stellar work 🧡✨
khōréō: Awards Eligibility 2025
Introduction This year, khōréō celebrates our fifth anniversary and we are blessed to continue to have our stories be so loved and well-received! As a magazine dedicated to diversity and elevating t...
www.khoreomag.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Just wanted to put this out there: if you’re reading and voting for awards, here's our incredible slate of stories (and essays 🙌) from this past year! We’re so proud of our authors and artists and we hope you consider their stellar work 🧡✨
Lovely discussion last night about writing & art. One of the things reconfirmed for me was how the work we put into making art makes us who we are. It's the process, the pain and effort that makes us grow & grants profundity, not the end product.
Cheating that process diminishes our very identity.
Cheating that process diminishes our very identity.
January 23, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Lovely discussion last night about writing & art. One of the things reconfirmed for me was how the work we put into making art makes us who we are. It's the process, the pain and effort that makes us grow & grants profundity, not the end product.
Cheating that process diminishes our very identity.
Cheating that process diminishes our very identity.
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This account stuck my comic through an ugly AI filter, removed my @ from the bottom and blocked me when I called them out.
January 15, 2026 at 9:51 PM
This account stuck my comic through an ugly AI filter, removed my @ from the bottom and blocked me when I called them out.
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Hey folks, I have a big ask. The awards team for the national award GNoH has been nominated for is seeking testimonials to support my consideration for a win. If we have worked together on a review, feature, news item, interview etc , could you please send over a testimonial?
January 23, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Hey folks, I have a big ask. The awards team for the national award GNoH has been nominated for is seeking testimonials to support my consideration for a win. If we have worked together on a review, feature, news item, interview etc , could you please send over a testimonial?
All the "cute animal pics 😍" scraper plagiarisers seem to have pivoted to ai vids of animals doing unlikely things and I just want to ask them: have you ever tried making stuff by yourself? Because I promise you, you're losing HP & XP doing this stuff.
January 23, 2026 at 8:20 AM
All the "cute animal pics 😍" scraper plagiarisers seem to have pivoted to ai vids of animals doing unlikely things and I just want to ask them: have you ever tried making stuff by yourself? Because I promise you, you're losing HP & XP doing this stuff.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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Friday, January 23 is a National Day of Solidarity and push for corporate accountability led by Minnesota organizers and national allies.
iceoutforgood.org?source=TheLa...
iceoutforgood.org?source=TheLa...
ICE Out for Good
On January 23, people across the country are taking action in solidarity with Minnesota to demand ICE out of our communities. Join the day of action.
iceoutforgood.org
January 22, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Friday, January 23 is a National Day of Solidarity and push for corporate accountability led by Minnesota organizers and national allies.
iceoutforgood.org?source=TheLa...
iceoutforgood.org?source=TheLa...
At An Evening of Scottish Speculative Fiction in Waterstones Glasgow Argyle Street for three brand spanking new books from @seraph76.bsky.social, Angie Spoto, @rainewilson.bsky.social (@theelaineg.bsky.social chairing)
January 22, 2026 at 7:18 PM
At An Evening of Scottish Speculative Fiction in Waterstones Glasgow Argyle Street for three brand spanking new books from @seraph76.bsky.social, Angie Spoto, @rainewilson.bsky.social (@theelaineg.bsky.social chairing)
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It is our great pleasure to announce our first Guest of Honour for Fantasycon 2026 - Francesca T Barbini! britishfantasysociety.org/wp-admin/pos...
January 22, 2026 at 2:44 PM
It is our great pleasure to announce our first Guest of Honour for Fantasycon 2026 - Francesca T Barbini! britishfantasysociety.org/wp-admin/pos...