Fionna
@fionnaos.bsky.social
SF Fan. Software development. Automated testing done right. Border collie servant. Usually depressed. Worried about something nobody else thinks about.
I got 0 minutes sleep last night, and frankly I’m blaming Nick Mohammad
November 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I got 0 minutes sleep last night, and frankly I’m blaming Nick Mohammad
Went in to #vote and was about to open my bag to get out my ID when the election official told me no need, I was “one of the regulars”.
#justirelandthings #democraticduty
#justirelandthings #democraticduty
October 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Went in to #vote and was about to open my bag to get out my ID when the election official told me no need, I was “one of the regulars”.
#justirelandthings #democraticduty
#justirelandthings #democraticduty
I’m not watching it, and I haven’t heard any of the songs (so far as I know), but I’ll be spitting if Finland don’t win #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I’m not watching it, and I haven’t heard any of the songs (so far as I know), but I’ll be spitting if Finland don’t win #Eurovision
Watched S02 Ep02 of The Last Of Us. Spoiler-free emotion:
What the fuck?? This show is so dark, holy shit.
Bella Ramsey is an incredible actor.
What the fuck?? This show is so dark, holy shit.
Bella Ramsey is an incredible actor.
April 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Watched S02 Ep02 of The Last Of Us. Spoiler-free emotion:
What the fuck?? This show is so dark, holy shit.
Bella Ramsey is an incredible actor.
What the fuck?? This show is so dark, holy shit.
Bella Ramsey is an incredible actor.
Oooohhh
Shameless self-promotion: the Tantor audio books of the Deverry series are really really well-done. Narrator Ruth Urquhart has consulted with me on pronunciations, too. She's an excellent reader all round.
August 28, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Oooohhh
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Hey London (and friends in the south especially), I'm doing a talk about my new reality-bending mother-daughter-dreamworm novel, Bridge, at the awesome Richmond indie, Books on the Rise on 5 Sept, 7pm onwards. Get your tickets here -> www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lauren-beu...
Lauren Beukes discusses BRIDGE
Lauren Beukes, author of The Shining Girls joins us at Books on the Rise to discuss her brand new release BRIDGE.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 27, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Hey London (and friends in the south especially), I'm doing a talk about my new reality-bending mother-daughter-dreamworm novel, Bridge, at the awesome Richmond indie, Books on the Rise on 5 Sept, 7pm onwards. Get your tickets here -> www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lauren-beu...
August 26, 2024 at 1:49 PM
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August 20, 2024 at 10:17 AM
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The Speed of Hate
On recent acts of fury over gender and race by the usual suspects.
open.substack.com
August 19, 2024 at 9:23 PM
More fun today in A&E at the Lourdes hospital - nothing showing up on x-rays, and a scary wait for blood test results, but diagnosis is possibly hairline fractures on my ribs or internal bruising, and prescription is "really good pain meds"
#SummerOfFun
Btw - everybody I spoke with was awesome
#SummerOfFun
Btw - everybody I spoke with was awesome
August 19, 2024 at 8:52 PM
More fun today in A&E at the Lourdes hospital - nothing showing up on x-rays, and a scary wait for blood test results, but diagnosis is possibly hairline fractures on my ribs or internal bruising, and prescription is "really good pain meds"
#SummerOfFun
Btw - everybody I spoke with was awesome
#SummerOfFun
Btw - everybody I spoke with was awesome
So this (headline only, I haven't read the article) made me think that Musk was planning a bid for US President, except of course he can't because he isn't born in the US.
But then - does Project 2025 (also not read, I am a Not Well Person) say anything about presidential criteria?
But then - does Project 2025 (also not read, I am a Not Well Person) say anything about presidential criteria?
August 18, 2024 at 7:44 PM
So this (headline only, I haven't read the article) made me think that Musk was planning a bid for US President, except of course he can't because he isn't born in the US.
But then - does Project 2025 (also not read, I am a Not Well Person) say anything about presidential criteria?
But then - does Project 2025 (also not read, I am a Not Well Person) say anything about presidential criteria?
James is on a tech support call to his mum, overheard gems so far:
"Shift insert hasn't been the command to paste something for decades"
"You don't need me to come round just to paste a password for you!"
"Shift insert hasn't been the command to paste something for decades"
"You don't need me to come round just to paste a password for you!"
August 18, 2024 at 11:53 AM
James is on a tech support call to his mum, overheard gems so far:
"Shift insert hasn't been the command to paste something for decades"
"You don't need me to come round just to paste a password for you!"
"Shift insert hasn't been the command to paste something for decades"
"You don't need me to come round just to paste a password for you!"
The dog who used to be my dog has rolled in something so revolting that I wish it had been fox shit instead. Or even decomposed mole.
There is not enough wine in the world to cope with this.
There is not enough wine in the world to cope with this.
August 16, 2024 at 6:20 PM
The dog who used to be my dog has rolled in something so revolting that I wish it had been fox shit instead. Or even decomposed mole.
There is not enough wine in the world to cope with this.
There is not enough wine in the world to cope with this.
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Congratulations to editor @wtalabi.bsky.social and the Sauúti Collective: "Mothersound" is on the @britfantasysoc.bsky.social shortlist for best anthology. 🥳
Read the full shortlists...
britishfantasysociety.org/british-fant...
Read the full shortlists...
britishfantasysociety.org/british-fant...
August 15, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Congratulations to editor @wtalabi.bsky.social and the Sauúti Collective: "Mothersound" is on the @britfantasysoc.bsky.social shortlist for best anthology. 🥳
Read the full shortlists...
britishfantasysociety.org/british-fant...
Read the full shortlists...
britishfantasysociety.org/british-fant...
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Look lads, a moving statue
August 15, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Look lads, a moving statue
I’m really glad that she is taking this further. The practice of just making shit up and spreading it around (and I kind of include the couch stuff too) just has to stop.
Truth has to start mattering again.
Truth has to start mattering again.
Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has submitted a complaint to French prosecutors for aggravated cyber harassment
Boxer Imane Khelif Lawyers Up to Fight ‘Digital Lynching’ Mob
“The unfair harassment suffered by the boxing champion will remain the biggest stain on these Olympic Game,” her lawyer said in a statement.
www.thedailybeast.com
August 11, 2024 at 9:43 PM
I’m really glad that she is taking this further. The practice of just making shit up and spreading it around (and I kind of include the couch stuff too) just has to stop.
Truth has to start mattering again.
Truth has to start mattering again.
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🚨 Tommy Robinson, his ex-wife and his aide set up then dissolved companies without paying hundreds of thousands in tax— after making c£1.6m in profit
They never filed accounts, a criminal offence, winding up companies at 11th hour
www.thetimes.com/uk/social-me...
They never filed accounts, a criminal offence, winding up companies at 11th hour
www.thetimes.com/uk/social-me...
Tommy Robinson Inc ‘made £1.6m’ without paying tax — then folded
The far-right leader and his associates have created a web of secretive companies that have made profits before filing for insolvency, according to filings
www.thetimes.com
August 10, 2024 at 8:17 PM
🚨 Tommy Robinson, his ex-wife and his aide set up then dissolved companies without paying hundreds of thousands in tax— after making c£1.6m in profit
They never filed accounts, a criminal offence, winding up companies at 11th hour
www.thetimes.com/uk/social-me...
They never filed accounts, a criminal offence, winding up companies at 11th hour
www.thetimes.com/uk/social-me...
Fucking hell. Sometimes I hate the world
HEY!!! Can everyone do me a favor and report this kickstarter???
This is a new level of KS fraud, I am not affiliated with it whatsoever, and I don't want anyone to be scammed thinking its my book. Link below for reporting.
Thanks :')
This is a new level of KS fraud, I am not affiliated with it whatsoever, and I don't want anyone to be scammed thinking its my book. Link below for reporting.
Thanks :')
August 8, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Fucking hell. Sometimes I hate the world
Our dog Leia, who died in October 2022, had a pattern matching skill to rival most humans.
She used to get to lick the spoon used to ladle crème fraiche into a meal, and would know before I remembered that a recipe required it.
I’d be slicing mushrooms, and she’d lie down, ready for the spoon fest
She used to get to lick the spoon used to ladle crème fraiche into a meal, and would know before I remembered that a recipe required it.
I’d be slicing mushrooms, and she’d lie down, ready for the spoon fest
August 5, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Our dog Leia, who died in October 2022, had a pattern matching skill to rival most humans.
She used to get to lick the spoon used to ladle crème fraiche into a meal, and would know before I remembered that a recipe required it.
I’d be slicing mushrooms, and she’d lie down, ready for the spoon fest
She used to get to lick the spoon used to ladle crème fraiche into a meal, and would know before I remembered that a recipe required it.
I’d be slicing mushrooms, and she’d lie down, ready for the spoon fest
Me: omg I hate myself, I hate being this useless, I hate being such a loser
Also me: my hair is really pretty
LPT: a new haircut really does help, even in a small way
Also me: my hair is really pretty
LPT: a new haircut really does help, even in a small way
August 2, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Me: omg I hate myself, I hate being this useless, I hate being such a loser
Also me: my hair is really pretty
LPT: a new haircut really does help, even in a small way
Also me: my hair is really pretty
LPT: a new haircut really does help, even in a small way
I had barely heard of Doug Emhoff a couple of weeks ago, now I have a full blown crush on him.
July 28, 2024 at 8:41 PM
I had barely heard of Doug Emhoff a couple of weeks ago, now I have a full blown crush on him.
Forgot to mention - this meant about an hour sleep early this morning, none last night, none since then
Life continues un-fun.
Massive toothache kicks in yesterday evening, trip to emergency dentist today. Barely controlling with all the OTC pain meds I have.
3 hours waiting (I am okay with this, it was first come first served on a Saturday), xray and… tooth to be extracted 1/2
Massive toothache kicks in yesterday evening, trip to emergency dentist today. Barely controlling with all the OTC pain meds I have.
3 hours waiting (I am okay with this, it was first come first served on a Saturday), xray and… tooth to be extracted 1/2
July 27, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Forgot to mention - this meant about an hour sleep early this morning, none last night, none since then
Life continues un-fun.
Massive toothache kicks in yesterday evening, trip to emergency dentist today. Barely controlling with all the OTC pain meds I have.
3 hours waiting (I am okay with this, it was first come first served on a Saturday), xray and… tooth to be extracted 1/2
Massive toothache kicks in yesterday evening, trip to emergency dentist today. Barely controlling with all the OTC pain meds I have.
3 hours waiting (I am okay with this, it was first come first served on a Saturday), xray and… tooth to be extracted 1/2
July 27, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Life continues un-fun.
Massive toothache kicks in yesterday evening, trip to emergency dentist today. Barely controlling with all the OTC pain meds I have.
3 hours waiting (I am okay with this, it was first come first served on a Saturday), xray and… tooth to be extracted 1/2
Massive toothache kicks in yesterday evening, trip to emergency dentist today. Barely controlling with all the OTC pain meds I have.
3 hours waiting (I am okay with this, it was first come first served on a Saturday), xray and… tooth to be extracted 1/2
I really enjoyed this book, glad to see it winning the Clarke 🙂
✨Winner 2024!✨
We are delighted to announce that IN ASCENSION by Martin MacInnes is the winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award science fiction book of the year!
We are delighted to announce that IN ASCENSION by Martin MacInnes is the winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award science fiction book of the year!
July 24, 2024 at 10:19 PM
I really enjoyed this book, glad to see it winning the Clarke 🙂