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Craig Shackleton @craigshackleton.com · 3h

Solidarity.

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Craig Shackleton @craigshackleton.com · 3h

This seems like a fire risk, Finch app.

A screen cap from the Finch app showing a green bird in fancy clothes sleeping in a bed while holding a lit candle.

Craig Shackleton @craigshackleton.com · 4h

I find myself unfollowing a bunch of people who are knowingly reposting AI-generated videos to talk about not liking AI-generated videos.

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Ryan North? But - he died... 30 years ago this very night!! @ryannorth.ca · 17h

I used to get mad when people misused "decimated" to refer to things that weren't 1/10th destroyed, but I've given it some thought and now I've done a complete 360 on it

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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 16h

every single tech idea is like “soon our robots will be capable of playing catch with your kid, freeing you up to spend more time working on your employers’ spreadsheets”

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Craig Shackleton @craigshackleton.com · 14h

Sign me up!

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Brandon Crilly (Announcements Only) @brandoncrilly.bsky.social · 15h

Live appearance alert!! Stoked to chat with Nick this Monday - join us!

For anyone expecting a beard, you will be sadly disappointed, but I'll try to make up for it with other coolness 😂

#Booksky @atthisarts.com

Epic Realms @epicrealms.bsky.social · 16h

This Mondays podcast guest is Author, Teacher, Public Speaker, and Game Designer - Brandon Crilly. Join us LIVE and participate in the live Q&A at the end of the show, or listen to the podcast on Tuesday when it hits podcast feeds.
- @brandoncrilly.bsky.social -

www.EpicRealmsMedia.com

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Fiona Creates @fionacreates.bsky.social · 1d

Cat's out the bag! Ladies of the Knight, coming to you in July 2026 in actual bookbook form with Oni Press!!

Complete with shiny new cover!

LADIES OF THE KNIGHT Brings Medieval Flair To New Queer-Normative Historical Fantasy

It’s giving us Ser Brienne of Tarth from ‘Game of Thrones’ vibe, with a love story that will leave fans of YA queer, medieval fan fic in no doubt that this is a story for them. Pu…

www.girltalkhq.com

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Craig Shackleton @craigshackleton.com · 15h

I am proud of myself for not just answering "you fucking rubes" to every question.

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Kate Heartfield @kateheartfield.com · 1d

Government survey: How can we support AI champions to own the podium? What barriers exist to uptake of AI in all areas of the economy across all regions?

Me: I strongly believe these questions are an insult to life itself

Nico Mara-McKay 🦇 (they/iel) @nicomaramckay.com · 3d

Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.

If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:

Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership

Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025 Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...

ised-isde.canada.ca

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Kate Heartfield @kateheartfield.com · 1d

One week! I just finished printing out some story chapbooks I'll be giving away at my kaffeeklatsch and signing. Premee and I have got our "Holy Shit, How Did We Get Here" plans sorted although we cannot promise we'll arrive at an answer to the question. Here's my schedule.

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Craig Shackleton @craigshackleton.com · 1d

Murderbot Panel!

Can*Con @canconsffh.bsky.social · 1d

We have New Perspective on Space Exploration! We got a Murderbot panel! We have Non-Logical Worldbuilding! We have Robot Lovers! We have Tragic Horror! We have Dragon Romance! We have Zombie Biology! We have something called Maggot Story Hour!

JOIN USSSSS!

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Can*Con @canconsffh.bsky.social · 1d

CATS ALIVE IT IS ONE WEEK TO CAN*CON!

First of all, apologies for the relative silence from this account as we have been dealing with Certain Matters, although the Rumours of a Goblin Rebellion are at best Exaggerated and Scurrilous.

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Craig Shackleton @craigshackleton.com · 1d

I filled this out and tried to be specific and clear about the many fundamental problems with AI rather than just shout the way I wanted to. It is so discouraging how many of the questions were along the lines of "how can we use AI more?" instead of "should we...?"

Nico Mara-McKay 🦇 (they/iel) @nicomaramckay.com · 3d

Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.

If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:

Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership

Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025 Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...

ised-isde.canada.ca

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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 1d

I'd really encourage folks in Canada to write out their thoughts in this survey.

Most of mine were "Don't", but I really got to dial in on some.

Nico Mara-McKay 🦇 (they/iel) @nicomaramckay.com · 3d

Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.

If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:

Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership

Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025 Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...

ised-isde.canada.ca

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Tade Thompson @tadethompson.bsky.social · 1d

It's important to focus on who won, not who did not.

Nobel peace prize 2025 live: María Corina Machado wins for work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela

US president had been conducting campaign to influence prize committee

www.theguardian.com

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Grim Flandango @grimflandango.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, and I lost the Stanley Cup to the Florida Panthers because I wanted that, despite never playing a single second of hockey.

Juan Escalante @juansaaa.com · 1d

lol @people.com didn’t hold back

PEOPLE MAGAZINE HEADLINE: Trump Loses Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan Politician María Corina Machado After Repeatedly Saying He Wants the Award →

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Kate Heartfield @kateheartfield.com · 1d

Today's newsletter is about the patterns in fake book club and other scam emails sent to authors.

How to spot an author scam email

I’ve grumbled enough on social media about the rise in AI-generated scam emails that now, more than one of my author friends has sent an email to me, asking...

buttondown.com

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 3d

One more hour to get your pitches posted for #DVpit!
We are so encouraged by the amazing posts & community on the hashtag!
The world continues to need our diverse stories & today was proof that we're out there & ready to shine!
Please review our "After Guide" when #DVpit ends: dvpit.carrd.co#after

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Craig Shackleton @craigshackleton.com · 3d

Yes more leverage comps!

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Craig Shackleton @craigshackleton.com · 3d

Hanno knows that a satyr woman named Theria stole the fire cannon for the people who ambushed him, permanently injuring him. Now he wants to know why, and who taught her the secret powers of the Brotherhood of the Sevenfold Labyrinth.

PHOENICIAN FIRE
Mask of Mirrors x Age of Ash
#DVPit #ND #F #A

Craig Shackleton @craigshackleton.com · 3d

Awesome!

Craig Shackleton @craigshackleton.com · 3d

Awesome, thanks for participating!

Craig Shackleton @craigshackleton.com · 3d

Awesome!

Craig Shackleton @craigshackleton.com · 3d

Awesome!