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Cole
@coleboy.bsky.social
Atlantic Canada
Writer (derogatory)
https://asilaytrying.substack.com
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For other work, I recently posted a piece going long on some thoughts I've been having re: AI, art, thought in general. I found writing about this stuff very edifying.
Thought Libations
There is an old adage, often attributed to Ernest Hemingway (though, he likely borrowed it from his influences), that goes something like this: “Writing is easy; you sit down at the typewriter, and op...
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The only recourse I can think of re: the Epstein files is to, A. prosecute all of those motherfuckers, and B. ensure that NO ONE has wealth enough to organize something like that ever again.
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
My workplace is axing our hybrid work from home arrangement (which has worked flawlessly), and I cannot emphasize enough how tired I am of being at the behest of octogenarian men who have wet dreams about post-war economies
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Been getting a lot of mileage out of Simone Weil lately
December 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Missed #LetterboxdFriday yesterday, but I've been watching some kino
January 24, 2026 at 3:39 PM
The best films of 2025 are Sentimental Value, No Other Choice, and 28 Years Later. In that order. This is an objective and incontrovertible list, I'm afraid.
January 20, 2026 at 3:03 PM
This scene from Drive My Car hit like a damn truck for me
January 13, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Hitting the unc double header for cooking tn
January 10, 2026 at 11:35 PM
January 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
I love that The Iliad begins with the girls fighting. Achilles tore Agamemnon up here tho fr
January 6, 2026 at 7:14 PM
I have some writing in this about Cronenberg's The Brood, a great Canadian film where the director (figuratively) shows you his whole ass!
Let the lights guide you to a peaceful 2026. The first Exploits of the year includes micro criticism on topics like Andor and Yerin Baek plus our monthly horoscope.

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January 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM
I wish I could write the way Park Chan-Wook directs
December 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Just picked up my ticket. Nice to have something like this in my backyard. Looking forward to meeting people!
Introducing TriCon! ✨May 15-17, 2026 in Kjipuktuk | #Halifax. Celebrating spec fic, we couldn't be prouder to have @amalelmohtar.com @englelaird.bsky.social and @kurestinarmada.bsky.social joining us as our Guests of Honour. Earlybird tickets available now! 🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/tricon-the...
December 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Every time I hear The Unfaithful Servant by The Band, I'm reminded that it's the greatest song of all time
December 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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December 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Every time I hear The Unfaithful Servant by The Band, I'm reminded that it's the greatest song of all time
December 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Been getting a lot of mileage out of Simone Weil lately
December 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Only a few days left to download this free ebook of speculative stories!
December 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Paying off my financed burrito with a three-way Epstein list parlay
December 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
December 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
"Ask Gemini," "Ask Meta AI," "Ask Grok," "Ask Apple Intelligence,"--How about you ask for forgiveness before it's too late
December 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Can't believe the first on-screen blowjob I've ever seen on TV is from a Tim Robinson show
November 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
A conservative politician from my home town has been having a biblical meltdown on Facebook for being ousted by the party. Naturally, he's crying conspiracy, but his chat-gpt fueled crashout is bearing some humorous results
November 15, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Please smash to credits with "Shed" by Title Fight please smash to credits with "Shed" by Title Fight please smash-
Jane Schoenbrun to Make TV Debut with ‘Black Hole’ Comic Adaptation for Netflix
Jane Schoenbrun will write and direct a new Netflix show 'Black Hole,' with
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November 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Free speculative fiction from writers in Nova Scotia/Mi'kma'ki, enthusiastically collected by the @writersfedofns.bsky.social !
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Hal-Con Zine available as a free ebook
Featuring Brittni Brinn, Peter C Church, Gus Doiron, Joshua Elliott, Lindsey Harrington, Richard Levangie, Cole Martin, Baleigh McWade, Jude Mire, JS Sarick, Sunil Sarwal, Nailah Tataa, & Brenna Thibo...
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November 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
There are cathedrals everywhere
November 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM