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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 3h

The Museum of Immersivism has updated in VRChat. Tomorrow we'll add portals that people can visit. Some folks are already sharing their gallery links in our discord.

We will have another art show in the spring. Learning stations incoming. vrchat.com/home/launch?...

a virtual art museum for immersivism in vrchat

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Charlie Athanas @charlieathanas.bsky.social · 1d

Sweet!

Charlie Athanas @charlieathanas.bsky.social · 1d

Every accusation is a confession.

Craig R. Brittain @craigbrittain.com · 1d

Right-wing influencer since 2022, Brandi Kruse: "Some of us have been covering ANTIFA for 15 years." (2022 was not 15 years ago.)

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Kallie Marie @doomgolly.bsky.social · 1d

It’s finally out today! Pleased to have written the theme #music for this podcast.
Check out his work, the book comes out in April. You can follow along on the #Antifascist Dad Pod Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/Antifasci...

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 1d

BREAKING: Federal judge officially found ICE violated people’s rights during raids in Chicago, conducted unlawful arrests.

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Kathe Koja @kkoja.bsky.social · 1d

@saxonaudio.bsky.social is the real, real deal so hold onto your hearts and hang on #Kink

David Niall Wilson @davidniallwilson.com · 1d

First time in unabridged audio... @kkoja.bsky.social's KINK - performed by the immensely talented @saxonaudio.bsky.social - a story of relationships, obsession, betrayal... this book literally made me angry the first time I read it.

Kink

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. In Kink, her mesmerizing new novel, Koja explores the many dazzling facets of obsession — intellectual, emotional, and sexual — created and refracted by the...

www.audible.com

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 1d

🚨🚨🚨Chicago - NOW!🚨🚨🚨
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William Gibson @greatdismal.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s a good deal on the start of the Bridge Trilogy

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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 1d

This is the lesson of 2025

Quinta Jurecic @qjurecic.bsky.social · 1d

he's going to come after you either way, so you might as well act with integrity

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 1d

I can’t believe I have to say this, but historically, masked men who kidnap families in the middle of the night are usually not the good guys.

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Nicholas Diak @nickdiak.com · 1d

For the evening crowd

Nicholas Diak @nickdiak.com · 1d

New article at my website!

Here is my giant write up of going to the Edgar Rice Burroughs dedication in Willcox TX, but also seeing THE THING?. Hope yall give it a read!

nickdiak.com/2025/10/down...

#Tarzan #SwordAndPlanet @edgarriceburroughs.bsky.social #SwordAndSandal #ECOF #OldWest #ERB

Jeffrey Mariotte at his author table. He was the guest of honour.

The Burroughs Family and Frank Puncher unveil the Burroughs monument.

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Andrea Pitzer @andreapitzer.bsky.social · 2d

My dear friend @bethmacy.bsky.social's PAPER GIRL is out today! It's the moving story of how much harder it is for poor kids today than when she and I were kids, the ways that political propaganda tore up her family, and her return to her hometown to try to understand our shattered country.

Penguin Press @penguinpress.bsky.social · 2d

Paper Girl by @bethmacy.bsky.social is on sale today! The Washington Post Raves: "There couldn’t be a timelier book than Beth Macy’s searching and deeply reported Paper Girl… searingly poignant, essential.”

www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/1...

Review | To understand our divided America, she started with her hometown

In “Paper Girl,” Beth Macy describes returning to Urbana, Ohio, once a key stop on the Underground Railroad, now a place where Confederate flags abound.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Anne Billson @annebillson.bsky.social · 2d

I have a story in this anthology. Haven't read any of the other stories yet, but they're all good writers, so will be dipping in over the next few days.

Birds, Strangers and Psychos: New stories inspired by Alfred Hitchcock

Birds, Strangers and Psychos: New stories inspired by Alfred Hitchcock : Jakubowski, Maxim: Amazon.co.uk: Books

www.amazon.co.uk

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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 2d

Justice Dept has 10 days left to respond to civil lawsuit filed by Jan 6 police responders who are seeking court order to require display of Jan 6 law enforcement honorary plaque at US Capitol

Plaque was required to be hung by 2023 under federal law

It hasn’t been hung

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 2d

One should assume, if one had not already, that every single thing the GOP has to say about pretty much anything is a lie or fabrication.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2d

“.. On closer inspection, however, it turned out that the image was not a photograph of a real event in Portland, but instead a fabrication created by combining two photographs of scenes that unfolded in South America nearly a decade apart ..”

@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Charlie Athanas @charlieathanas.bsky.social · 3d

I love your photos, especially from the 80s. And there was something oddly magical about a good Polaroid™ camera. Here a one of mine from '79.

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William Gibson @greatdismal.bsky.social · 3d

Two faves of mine, Kadrey and Pynchon, to each drop a new novel, the morning after the rise of the harvest moon…

Richard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · 4d

THE FLESH KING will be out this Tuesday! It continues Ford, Neuland, and Tilda's story back home in New York, where they are blackmailed into hunting down an immortal killer. Also, my cat says please buy it because we're out of chicken and chicken is life. 😿

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Charlie Athanas @charlieathanas.bsky.social · 3d

Looking someone one super talented to add to your project? Check out Kallie Marie. Her credentials and wide-ranging skillsets are pretty mind-blowing. From hands on production to writing and more.

Kallie Marie @doomgolly.bsky.social · 3d

Hi it’s me again! I’m still eagerly looking for work, ASAP.
Am armed to the teeth with resumes and skill sets, references and experiences. NYC based. Part time, full time, or even a one off gig.

www.kalliemarie.com

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Kallie Marie @doomgolly.bsky.social · 3d

Everyone in the US knows that we are all likely to have need of support for some kind of health emergency at some point. Can we help Kyle? Even if you can’t let’s get his post shared widely.

#MutualAid

Kyle Hester Film Maker @kylehester.bsky.social · 3d

Never thought I’d be posting this, but here we are.
I need emergency dental surgery—a tooth implant that’s not covered by insurance. The damage stems from an accident I had back in high school, and after years of managing the situation, it’s finally caught up with me.
gofund.me/17e0715a1

Donate to Emergency Dental Surgery — Please help if you are able., organized by Kyle Hester

Hi, my name is Kyle. I’m reaching out for help with an urgent… Kyle Hester needs your support for Emergency Dental Surgery — Please help if you are able.

gofund.me

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4d

My message to Kristi Noem is clear: Get out of Chicago.

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 4d

🎁 FREE FULL ALBUM DOWNLOAD HERE
penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/house-...

Last chance for a freebie! This gift will be available til Monday morning 10am - I don’t want anyone to miss out so I’m extending it slightly x

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