Chuck Wendig
@chuckwendig.bsky.social
I like apples. I post photos. I dig birds. I write books. The next book is THE STAIRCASE IN THE WOODS, April 2025. Yes, I'm cringe. What do you want from me, I'm a 48-year-old dad and my brain is a mouse-eaten shoebox.
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Chuck Wendig
@chuckwendig.bsky.social
· Nov 20
As I am a writer and must peddle my wares lest I die in the abyss, hey! In April 2025, THE STAIRCASE IN THE WOODS emerges from the fog and the trees and if you wanted to pre-order it from your favorite local bookstore -- or get signed, personalized copies from Doylestown Bookshop -- that'd be nice.
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Everything else is commentary
February 16, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Everything else is commentary
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I used to use detectors before realizing they are also basically LLMs and hallucinate answers just like any other LLM
Just because I keep seeing those "I checked this piece and it's written by AI" - this is an old article of mine, before AI was available. So could we not?
February 16, 2026 at 4:24 PM
I used to use detectors before realizing they are also basically LLMs and hallucinate answers just like any other LLM
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You surely know already, but I've now told all my blog readers about the work of Apple Sommelier @chuckwendig.bsky.social:
adamapples.blogspot.com/2026/02/appl...
adamapples.blogspot.com/2026/02/appl...
Apples on the Web: Chuck Wendig
Chuck's blog gives him scope to really geek out about apples. You can geek out with him watching the linked videos of his apple tastings.
adamapples.blogspot.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
You surely know already, but I've now told all my blog readers about the work of Apple Sommelier @chuckwendig.bsky.social:
adamapples.blogspot.com/2026/02/appl...
adamapples.blogspot.com/2026/02/appl...
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I recall reading about something like this before. Definitely was an inspiration for some of my stuff.
www.cnn.com/science/supe...
I think it's pretty exciting that we've invented wood that's multiple times stronger, more durable, fire and bug resistant, and can be made from bamboo, the fastest growing terrestrial plant on Earth.
I think it's pretty exciting that we've invented wood that's multiple times stronger, more durable, fire and bug resistant, and can be made from bamboo, the fastest growing terrestrial plant on Earth.
Scientists create ‘Superwood’ that’s stronger than steel | CNN
A US company has engineered a new type of wood that it says has up to 10 times the strength-to-weight ratio of steel, while also being up to six times lighter.
www.cnn.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:27 PM
I recall reading about something like this before. Definitely was an inspiration for some of my stuff.
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I don’t usually campaign for awards, but this year I’ve decided to go for broke for a Fan Writer Hugo Award. Yay me!
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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Hugo Awards!
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
Emails are going out to eligible nominators (those who became a member of LAcon V by January 31, 2026, or were a member of the Seattle Worldcon 2025) about how to set up their LAcon V virtual convention account.
February 13, 2026 at 4:41 PM
I don’t usually campaign for awards, but this year I’ve decided to go for broke for a Fan Writer Hugo Award. Yay me!
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For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory. n.pr/4ayRPUJ
How to register to vote and check your registration status
For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.
n.pr
February 16, 2026 at 11:02 AM
For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory. n.pr/4ayRPUJ
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Great video from Hank Green about how the backlash is key to cycle of (medical) misinformation. Wish he'd gone into how to actually engage (I recommend tactics from How Minds Change). But key takeaway is: leave Twitter shaming behind. It's key part of misinformation spread youtu.be/QC9glJa1-c0?...
There's a Pattern Here
YouTube video by Hank Green
youtu.be
February 16, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Great video from Hank Green about how the backlash is key to cycle of (medical) misinformation. Wish he'd gone into how to actually engage (I recommend tactics from How Minds Change). But key takeaway is: leave Twitter shaming behind. It's key part of misinformation spread youtu.be/QC9glJa1-c0?...
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the thing is that there are lots of modest, tedious, repetitive tasks in many of our jobs and lives where we might be happy to pay a fee for an ethically developed standalone tool to do only that task. but we can’t have that because it won’t make people rich enough
Every time I try to question my kneejerk skepticism on LLMs because they seem like they might have some potentially interesting use cases, some company shoves them into a product I use all the time, and it absolutely sucks shit.
February 16, 2026 at 7:08 AM
the thing is that there are lots of modest, tedious, repetitive tasks in many of our jobs and lives where we might be happy to pay a fee for an ethically developed standalone tool to do only that task. but we can’t have that because it won’t make people rich enough
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Another great example of how "human in the loop" is always going to be fake, due to the structure of that "loop."
Thinking about the many decisions that get made when you turn your notes into a draft and what that looks like when the bot is making all of those decisions, even if you get the "final say" after the decisions have been made. www.cleveland.com/news/2026/02...
February 16, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Another great example of how "human in the loop" is always going to be fake, due to the structure of that "loop."
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game devs be wary of outsourcing key art to 'studios' like this, this is just img2img generative ai www.artstation.com/artwork/98XYKo
Key Art. Vampires: Bloodlord Rising by Toplitz Productions, Allcorrect
Darkness descends on a blood-soaked land…
Our artists set out to capture the seductive danger and ancient power that define the game. Every detail — from the blood-stained lips and glowing eyes to the...
www.artstation.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:59 AM
game devs be wary of outsourcing key art to 'studios' like this, this is just img2img generative ai www.artstation.com/artwork/98XYKo
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Hey Bluesky, could you help spread the word about my Patreon? My goal for the day is one new patron.
Patrons help support my art and my existence. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, and other fun posts.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
Patrons help support my art and my existence. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, and other fun posts.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
Get more from Jeremy Creature on Patreon
fabric art, weird little guys, puppets
www.patreon.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Hey Bluesky, could you help spread the word about my Patreon? My goal for the day is one new patron.
Patrons help support my art and my existence. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, and other fun posts.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
Patrons help support my art and my existence. You'll receive positive affirmations from Felmer, etiquette advice from Mothman, and other fun posts.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
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Is it good or bad that an agency that is technically involved in law enforcement is using ideas from the serial killer playbook?
A female ICE thug posing as a distressed motorist in neighborhoods of Brooklyn Park (63% non-white), MN, to entrap good samaritans. This is the same MO Ted Bundy used to lure his victims to their demise.
February 15, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Is it good or bad that an agency that is technically involved in law enforcement is using ideas from the serial killer playbook?
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Great ad.
February 15, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Great ad.
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pretty thorough summary on everything I've seen on FDA's reversal on considering Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine in this piece by @citizencohn.bsky.social
February 15, 2026 at 7:49 PM
pretty thorough summary on everything I've seen on FDA's reversal on considering Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine in this piece by @citizencohn.bsky.social
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The RFK number seems like a massive failure of the media to explain what RFK is doing to our public health system and how catastrophic it will be
Net favorability of how Americans view
Trump: -18
Hegseth: -15
Vance: -14
Rubio: -10
RFK Jr: -4
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Trump: -18
Hegseth: -15
Vance: -14
Rubio: -10
RFK Jr: -4
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
How Americans view key members of the Trump administration
A 58% majority say they have an unfavorable view of President Donald Trump, and 40% have a favorable view.
www.pewresearch.org
February 15, 2026 at 1:22 PM
The RFK number seems like a massive failure of the media to explain what RFK is doing to our public health system and how catastrophic it will be
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FDA's decision not to accept Moderna's flu vaccine filing has sent shock waves through pharma. "When there’s uncertainty about the path to approval & the reliability of the process, that really has pretty serious consequences,” one player told @jasonmast.bsky.social. www.statnews.com/2026/02/12/f...
FDA’s rejection of Moderna threatens to stifle broader vaccine industry
Experts say the FDA "moved the goalposts" on Moderna, creating "a destructive precedent that will undermine the future of vaccine development" in the U.S.
www.statnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:04 PM
FDA's decision not to accept Moderna's flu vaccine filing has sent shock waves through pharma. "When there’s uncertainty about the path to approval & the reliability of the process, that really has pretty serious consequences,” one player told @jasonmast.bsky.social. www.statnews.com/2026/02/12/f...
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Jeffries is also eyeing Colorado, Washington, and Pennsylvania as states to gerrymander in 2028
February 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Jeffries is also eyeing Colorado, Washington, and Pennsylvania as states to gerrymander in 2028
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the most reliable weak sauce on earth from @schumer.senate.gov and @democrats.org
February 15, 2026 at 5:14 PM
the most reliable weak sauce on earth from @schumer.senate.gov and @democrats.org
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I redirect everyone’s attention to JIM MACKAY, a book-banning, Great Replacement Theory-touting hard right-winger who *has changed his name* to J. GORDON MITCHELL to run as a Democrat in Texas’ 17th Congressional district
I also am baffled that people are assuming this super checkered barely known guy will be super progressive as though we're not living in a post Fetterman universe.
It's nuts that these are the two candidates the respective wings of the Maine Dems have coughed up. I am positive there are, somewhere in the state, a moderate who's not 97 years old and a progressive who doesn't have nazi tattoos.
February 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
I redirect everyone’s attention to JIM MACKAY, a book-banning, Great Replacement Theory-touting hard right-winger who *has changed his name* to J. GORDON MITCHELL to run as a Democrat in Texas’ 17th Congressional district
"We regret to inform you that Larry the Cat has been mentioned in the Epstein Files 357 times."
Larry the cat celebrates 15 years as the British government’s official rodent-catcher and unofficial first feline, a reassuring presence who has served under six prime ministers. Sometimes it seems like they have served under him.
‘First feline’ Larry marks 15 years as Britain’s political top cat
Larry the cat is marking 15 years as Britain’s Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street, a symbol of stability in turbulent political times.
bit.ly
February 15, 2026 at 4:20 PM
"We regret to inform you that Larry the Cat has been mentioned in the Epstein Files 357 times."
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Clawson Aged Rutland Red Leicester
Hard British 🐄 🧀 colored with annatto and sealed in wax. Old, it was drying out and had some holes. Clean, mild aroma. A bit of a wax crayon texture. Deep savory flavor, with nuts, butterscotch, and caramel.
Hard British 🐄 🧀 colored with annatto and sealed in wax. Old, it was drying out and had some holes. Clean, mild aroma. A bit of a wax crayon texture. Deep savory flavor, with nuts, butterscotch, and caramel.
February 15, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Clawson Aged Rutland Red Leicester
Hard British 🐄 🧀 colored with annatto and sealed in wax. Old, it was drying out and had some holes. Clean, mild aroma. A bit of a wax crayon texture. Deep savory flavor, with nuts, butterscotch, and caramel.
Hard British 🐄 🧀 colored with annatto and sealed in wax. Old, it was drying out and had some holes. Clean, mild aroma. A bit of a wax crayon texture. Deep savory flavor, with nuts, butterscotch, and caramel.
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medical miracle: this 75 year old man was born yesterday
Schumer on DHS reforms: "I believe Republicans will have no choice but to go along with us because it's so common sense"
February 15, 2026 at 2:51 PM
medical miracle: this 75 year old man was born yesterday
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Trump Administration Announces That We Don’t Know Where The Sun Goes At Night
Trump Administration Announces That We Don’t Know Where the Sun Goes at Night
After deciding carbon dioxide does no harm, it was the logical next move.
www.theatlantic.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Trump Administration Announces That We Don’t Know Where The Sun Goes At Night
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CBP didn’t exist until the creation of DHS in 2002 as part of post 9-11 right wing fever dream. It became operational in 2003 and effectively has been a bastion of misconduct and human rights abuses every sense.
Throw the whole thing out and start over.
Throw the whole thing out and start over.
Criminality is so rampant inside CBP that it has seen one of its own agents or officers arrested every 24 to 36 hours since 2005.
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
February 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM
CBP didn’t exist until the creation of DHS in 2002 as part of post 9-11 right wing fever dream. It became operational in 2003 and effectively has been a bastion of misconduct and human rights abuses every sense.
Throw the whole thing out and start over.
Throw the whole thing out and start over.