Ellen Datlow
@datlow.bsky.social
Award-winning editor of short sf/f/h. I live & die by the Oxford comma & I skeet about my passions, take it or leave it. I block mooks-don't be one. she/her
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The EPA is abandoning a rule that would strengthen limits on fine-particle pollution, a move scientists and experts say could lead to dirtier air and more deaths.
Trump EPA to abandon air pollution rule that would prevent thousands of U.S. deaths
The Environmental Protection Agency will no longer defend Biden-era limits on fine-particle pollution, which causes heart and lung disease.
wapo.st
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The EPA is abandoning a rule that would strengthen limits on fine-particle pollution, a move scientists and experts say could lead to dirtier air and more deaths.
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Sure nailed it for my work! 🖤 I remain so grateful; that story is such a favorite! ✨⚡
November 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Sure nailed it for my work! 🖤 I remain so grateful; that story is such a favorite! ✨⚡
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(Cont.) Something that makes @datlow.bsky.social a great short story editor is her razor-sharp eye on structure (hardly my strong suit). When I submitted the 1st draft of "Charged", she noted that the story's 1st line should be the bold statement I'd originally hidden halfway down the 1st page:
November 25, 2025 at 4:22 AM
(Cont.) Something that makes @datlow.bsky.social a great short story editor is her razor-sharp eye on structure (hardly my strong suit). When I submitted the 1st draft of "Charged", she noted that the story's 1st line should be the bold statement I'd originally hidden halfway down the 1st page:
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Additionally, on my authorial bucket-list was to be in an @datlow.bsky.social anthology. As I write in very specific genres (Historical / Gaslamp Fantasy) it had to be the right thing. She graciously chose "Charged" for Queen Victoria's Book of Spells, a story my readers consider one of my best.
By the way, it's National Editor Appreciation Day.
Nobody ever reads a great article and thinks, "Dang, that was some tight editing." But editing is a big part of how it got to be great.
So writers, if you've ever worked with a good editor, shout 'em out.
Nobody ever reads a great article and thinks, "Dang, that was some tight editing." But editing is a big part of how it got to be great.
So writers, if you've ever worked with a good editor, shout 'em out.
November 25, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Additionally, on my authorial bucket-list was to be in an @datlow.bsky.social anthology. As I write in very specific genres (Historical / Gaslamp Fantasy) it had to be the right thing. She graciously chose "Charged" for Queen Victoria's Book of Spells, a story my readers consider one of my best.
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I've had 3 stories edited by Samantha Kolesnik, which makes them special. Those anthologies went out of print years ago.
But thanks to @datlow.bsky.social @manylittlewords.bsky.social & @nefariousbatpress.bsky.social, the stories are back in new books 🖤 hopefully Sam's novellas will follow someday.
But thanks to @datlow.bsky.social @manylittlewords.bsky.social & @nefariousbatpress.bsky.social, the stories are back in new books 🖤 hopefully Sam's novellas will follow someday.
November 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I've had 3 stories edited by Samantha Kolesnik, which makes them special. Those anthologies went out of print years ago.
But thanks to @datlow.bsky.social @manylittlewords.bsky.social & @nefariousbatpress.bsky.social, the stories are back in new books 🖤 hopefully Sam's novellas will follow someday.
But thanks to @datlow.bsky.social @manylittlewords.bsky.social & @nefariousbatpress.bsky.social, the stories are back in new books 🖤 hopefully Sam's novellas will follow someday.
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Tanith Lee's oeuvre is one I hope to explore some day. "Black and White Sky" appeared in @datlow.bsky.social's THE BEST OF THE BEST HORROR OF THE YEAR. I read it around 2018 and it's haunted me ever since.
November 24, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Tanith Lee's oeuvre is one I hope to explore some day. "Black and White Sky" appeared in @datlow.bsky.social's THE BEST OF THE BEST HORROR OF THE YEAR. I read it around 2018 and it's haunted me ever since.
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I have a new story coming from @morningtransport.bsky.social in mid-December! A twist on the ghostly hitchhiker, perfect to read on a dark, cold morning... Don't forget to subscribe before you log offline for the holidays. www.sundaymorningtransport.com
The Sunday Morning Transport | Julian Yap | Substack
An amazing science fiction/fantasy short story each week. Click to read The Sunday Morning Transport, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
www.sundaymorningtransport.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I have a new story coming from @morningtransport.bsky.social in mid-December! A twist on the ghostly hitchhiker, perfect to read on a dark, cold morning... Don't forget to subscribe before you log offline for the holidays. www.sundaymorningtransport.com
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Do you want me to fuck that bird, CNN? Because it's sure sounding like you want someone to.
The beautiful bird has settled at the Battery in downtown New York following a lengthy stay in the quiet gardens of Roosevelt Island and a brief, chaotic stint in Midtown Manhattan. She's the only wild turkey in Manhattan.
https://cnn.it/3X9C7ct
https://cnn.it/3X9C7ct
November 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Do you want me to fuck that bird, CNN? Because it's sure sounding like you want someone to.
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Ellen has a lot of great books coming in '26.
November 23, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Ellen has a lot of great books coming in '26.
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no hate!!! losing sleep over excellent @datlow.bsky.social anthologies always worth it 🤓
November 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
no hate!!! losing sleep over excellent @datlow.bsky.social anthologies always worth it 🤓
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I'm glad you enjoyed/hated the story. @datlow.bsky.social always sends me challenging topics to work with.
November 23, 2025 at 11:54 AM
I'm glad you enjoyed/hated the story. @datlow.bsky.social always sends me challenging topics to work with.
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why did you write this scary story that gave *me* insomnia 😜
November 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
why did you write this scary story that gave *me* insomnia 😜
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Good morning or middle of the night wherever you are. I'm exhausted, but I forgot to take my night pills so here I am awake. Since worthless for pretty much anything else right now, let's do an AMA until I fall over. Shoot me your questions.
November 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Good morning or middle of the night wherever you are. I'm exhausted, but I forgot to take my night pills so here I am awake. Since worthless for pretty much anything else right now, let's do an AMA until I fall over. Shoot me your questions.
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If you would like your own READ BOOKS PUNCH NAZIS bumper sticker, or T-shirt, BookMoon carries them.
I get more compliments on this bumper sticker, I swear…
I get more compliments on this bumper sticker, I swear…
November 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
If you would like your own READ BOOKS PUNCH NAZIS bumper sticker, or T-shirt, BookMoon carries them.
I get more compliments on this bumper sticker, I swear…
I get more compliments on this bumper sticker, I swear…
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He slaps the side of his truck and says “I’d like to go to Washington and bloody my knuckles on some of THEM Nazis!”
“Hell yeah!” I reply, and we part in good company.
GODDAMN I love New Mexico.
“Hell yeah!” I reply, and we part in good company.
GODDAMN I love New Mexico.
November 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
He slaps the side of his truck and says “I’d like to go to Washington and bloody my knuckles on some of THEM Nazis!”
“Hell yeah!” I reply, and we part in good company.
GODDAMN I love New Mexico.
“Hell yeah!” I reply, and we part in good company.
GODDAMN I love New Mexico.
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Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth just launched a sham investigation into me for my support for Ukraine, all because I demanded Trump’s call transcripts with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman be released.
Instead of transparency, I was met with retaliation.
Instead of transparency, I was met with retaliation.
November 22, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth just launched a sham investigation into me for my support for Ukraine, all because I demanded Trump’s call transcripts with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman be released.
Instead of transparency, I was met with retaliation.
Instead of transparency, I was met with retaliation.
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Gaslighting 101.
Karoline Leavitt Slammed After Claiming Trump Was Actually Being 'Respectful' By Calling Reporter 'Piggy'
www.comicsands.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Gaslighting 101.
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Little dick energy
November 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Little dick energy
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Always the greatest SF TV show of all time.
literally a whole babylon 5 episode where they talk about the obligation to disobey illegal orders like 49 times
November 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Always the greatest SF TV show of all time.
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It gets lost in the shuffle, but the Speaker of the House is someone who, by all rights, should’ve had his career ended a decade ago by a Shreveport TV news investigative team.
Fond memories of that time Mike Johnson was president of a local law school that never opened its doors, in part because it was attached to a Baptist college that was losing its accreditation, and in part because it was always a scam from the start
Mike Johnson -- who is, yes, theoretically a lawyer -- has not had a chance to look at the American Constitution because he's been very busy lately, folks, he just can't see everything, gosh, how is he supposed to know if it's wrong that the president called for the execution of congress members?
November 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
It gets lost in the shuffle, but the Speaker of the House is someone who, by all rights, should’ve had his career ended a decade ago by a Shreveport TV news investigative team.
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Interesting. Usha Vance minus a wedding ring yesterday at Camp Lejeune.
November 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Interesting. Usha Vance minus a wedding ring yesterday at Camp Lejeune.
4 packages of books were mailed today-here’s what’s left dm me here if you’re not on fb and I can tell you prices (US only)
November 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
4 packages of books were mailed today-here’s what’s left dm me here if you’re not on fb and I can tell you prices (US only)
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The GOP got blown out in special elections coast to coast, but still people look for reasons not to vote
Oh that's cute. Given all the efforts Trump and his GOP henchmen are going to, you think there will still be fair elections. I guess then that it will be a prerequisite that he succeeds in stealing an election before his government can be call fascist.
November 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The GOP got blown out in special elections coast to coast, but still people look for reasons not to vote
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'Tis the season...
Missed this one when it came two years ago. Gonna fix that this year. I mean, edited by @datlow.bsky.social, featuring @sgj.bsky.social @casskhaw.bsky.social @garthnix.bsky.social @johnlangan.bsky.social and many other fine writers... Can't wait.
#horror #horrorstories #booksky
Missed this one when it came two years ago. Gonna fix that this year. I mean, edited by @datlow.bsky.social, featuring @sgj.bsky.social @casskhaw.bsky.social @garthnix.bsky.social @johnlangan.bsky.social and many other fine writers... Can't wait.
#horror #horrorstories #booksky
November 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
'Tis the season...
Missed this one when it came two years ago. Gonna fix that this year. I mean, edited by @datlow.bsky.social, featuring @sgj.bsky.social @casskhaw.bsky.social @garthnix.bsky.social @johnlangan.bsky.social and many other fine writers... Can't wait.
#horror #horrorstories #booksky
Missed this one when it came two years ago. Gonna fix that this year. I mean, edited by @datlow.bsky.social, featuring @sgj.bsky.social @casskhaw.bsky.social @garthnix.bsky.social @johnlangan.bsky.social and many other fine writers... Can't wait.
#horror #horrorstories #booksky
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Also paging @terriwindling.bsky.social who must surely know if anyone does.
November 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Also paging @terriwindling.bsky.social who must surely know if anyone does.