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Neil Kleid @neilkleid.bsky.social · 5h

I just re-devoured THE STAND (after doing the same with the amazing anthology edited by @briankeene.bsky.social @cgolden.bsky.social ) and man does it hold up. Now I may have to re-read THE DARK TOWER cycle again. I'd love to write a story set adjacent to those worlds one day.

Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 5h

You can’t ever really ban fear. #StephenKing #BannedBooksWeek

Horror Beat: 4 banned STEPHEN KING books that everyone should read

You can't talk about banned books without including one of the top banned authors in America: Stephen King.

www.comicsbeat.com

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Brian Keene @briankeene.bsky.social · 9h

Now, there's a lot of things @marysangiovanni.bsky.social doesn't need to know about, @kozeniewski.bsky.social. Us trick-or-treating, that restraining order from Sydney Sweeney, my addiction to Afrin...

Brian Keene @briankeene.bsky.social · 11h

30 years of writing professionally for a living and I never had Imposter Syndrome until @bitterkarella.bsky.social said “Hell yes, you can guest write a @midnightpals.bsky.social!”

I got as far as “J.F. Gonzalez: Submitted for the approval of the midnight society…”

That was a week ago.

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Brian Keene @briankeene.bsky.social · 11h

#BannedBooksWeek
Key Actions
1. Pledge against Book Bans → bookbanpledge.us

2. Sign the Petition → bookbanpetition.us
Goal: Identify supporters to encourage further action.

3. Email Your Legislators → → speakupagainstbookbans.us
Goal: Direct constituent pressure

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Zig Zag Claybourne @zzclaybourne.bsky.social · 1d

Until an AI understands '80s slow jams enough to shiver when El DeBarge hits that crescendo in 'Love Me in A Special Way' miss me with your marketing revolution.

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Brian Keene @briankeene.bsky.social · 1d

Do whatever @marysangiovanni.bsky.social says, @kozeniewski.bsky.social or next thing you know, she’ll be counting your beers at a wedding.

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Brian Keene @briankeene.bsky.social · 1d

Enjoy!

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Beth @booknerdy.bsky.social · 1d

Embarking on your journey
@christophergold.bsky.social
@briankeene.bsky.social
@stephenking.bsky.social
I too am feeling old and doddering.
Thank you, to all the contributors.

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Scott Edelman @scottedelman.bsky.social · 1d

I can think of no one else I’d rather be channeled by!

Brian Keene @briankeene.bsky.social · 1d

This week's episode of KEENEVERSATIONS - in which me, @marysangiovanni.bsky.social, & @kozeniewski.bsky.social channel @scottedelman.bsky.social to discuss Jack Ketchum, Steve Bissette, Ken Foree, @ruemorguemag.bsky.social & more - is FREE. If you like it, subscribe. www.patreon.com/posts/lunch-...

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Brian Keene @briankeene.bsky.social · 1d

This week's episode of KEENEVERSATIONS - in which me, @marysangiovanni.bsky.social, & @kozeniewski.bsky.social channel @scottedelman.bsky.social to discuss Jack Ketchum, Steve Bissette, Ken Foree, @ruemorguemag.bsky.social & more - is FREE. If you like it, subscribe. www.patreon.com/posts/lunch-...

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Brian Keene @briankeene.bsky.social · 2d

This week's episode is being offered free so new listeners can sample the show.

Taking a cue from Scott Edelman's Eating the Fantastic, Brian, Mary, & special guests Stephen Kozeniewski & Sean Isgett discuss their best & worst dining experiences after conventions.

www.patreon.com/posts/lunch-...

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2d

THE BEAT AND K-COMICSBEAT ARE HIRING:

We are looking for a new person to fill the job of Managing Editor for KComicsbeat.com and manga/anime editor for The Beat. Knowledge of webtoon, manga and publishing business required. There is some pay as a PT position.

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Brian Keene @briankeene.bsky.social · 2d

I feel like Arthur Machen, Alfred Hitchcock, and @timlebbon.bsky.social (among others) already wrote this headline. www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...

Ominous warning for humanity as birds adopt 'unsettling' behavior

A disturbing trend among bird species in the US could lead to a mass extinction event that rocks human society forever.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Cyberpunk Librarian @cyberpunklibrarian.bsky.social · 3d

Baker & Taylor appears to be shutting down. A post on the r/libraries subreddit from an employee of B&T breaks the news and there appear to be other employees in the comments confirming the situation.