Jordan Kurella
@jordankurella.com
Trans Queerdo. Nebula and Sturgeon Award Finalist. Wrote I NEVER LIKED YOU ANYWAY (Lethe Press), WHEN I WAS LOST (Trepidatio), and THE DEATH OF MOUNTAINS (Lethe Press). Got more stories, essays, and poems at JordanKurella.com. He/Him. GenAI is right out.
Pinned
eligibility post time!!!!
this year i published two things:
novella: THE DEATH OF MOUNTAINS from @lethepress.bsky.social
short story: "The Messengers of Despair" from @bcsmagazine.bsky.social
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this year i published two things:
novella: THE DEATH OF MOUNTAINS from @lethepress.bsky.social
short story: "The Messengers of Despair" from @bcsmagazine.bsky.social
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Orcas have started targeting commercial ship control systems, like rudders, to disrupt or break them. Eyewitnesses feel unnerved by the precision of these attacks in how the orcas ignore peripherals and know exactly what to do. Well, duh. Sophisticated intelligence as good or better than our own.
December 11, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Orcas have started targeting commercial ship control systems, like rudders, to disrupt or break them. Eyewitnesses feel unnerved by the precision of these attacks in how the orcas ignore peripherals and know exactly what to do. Well, duh. Sophisticated intelligence as good or better than our own.
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i like these home details designed for pets
IG meredithsterninteriors
IG meredithsterninteriors
December 11, 2025 at 7:31 AM
i like these home details designed for pets
IG meredithsterninteriors
IG meredithsterninteriors
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A brief return of the Murderbot Humble Bundle! The charity is still World Central Kitchen.
Unlock and upgrade in the Return to Metroidvania rebundle, read up on exciting Sci-Fi with Matha Wells’ Murderbot & more, and add character to your game environments with the Best of Synty 4 Game Dev Assets rebundles! https://bit.ly/4oxXmjd
December 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A brief return of the Murderbot Humble Bundle! The charity is still World Central Kitchen.
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Piracy.
Why are we putting the lives of US military members at risk in support of blatantly illegal acts? Doesn't anybody in the Congress take their oath seriously?
WATCH: U.S. forces seize oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
December 11, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Piracy.
this gif no longer relevant
December 11, 2025 at 4:12 AM
this gif no longer relevant
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So I can’t read this for Reasons, but the first picture shows someone with matcha and guuuuys matcha is just chock full of caffeine. It’s more caffeinated than coffee.
Cafes across the U.S. are embracing the low- and no-caffeine lifestyle, with options that are a far cry from dusty tea bags and rewarmed decaf. nyti.ms/3XKlqoj
December 11, 2025 at 3:56 AM
So I can’t read this for Reasons, but the first picture shows someone with matcha and guuuuys matcha is just chock full of caffeine. It’s more caffeinated than coffee.
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Jeff Annihilation
Happy publication day to SUNSET AT ZERO POINT by Simon Stålenhag, the renowned creator of The Electric State. This new work of retro-futuristic dystopia within the mysterious zone of an abandoned Swedish military facility, evokes the worlds of Jeff Annihilation & Station Eleven.
December 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Jeff Annihilation
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No. 🙃
Cafes across the U.S. are embracing the low- and no-caffeine lifestyle, with options that are a far cry from dusty tea bags and rewarmed decaf. nyti.ms/3XKlqoj
December 10, 2025 at 11:21 PM
No. 🙃
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Just because they arrived in a helicopter doesn't make it not piracy
December 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Just because they arrived in a helicopter doesn't make it not piracy
they made a movie about this in the 80s called "Electric Grandmother"
and it was all about WHY WE DONT DO THIS
and it was all about WHY WE DONT DO THIS
I think “speak to your fake dead relative” might be the most evil application of “AI” i’ve seen so far
December 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
they made a movie about this in the 80s called "Electric Grandmother"
and it was all about WHY WE DONT DO THIS
and it was all about WHY WE DONT DO THIS
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And you know... 👀
You can apply for membership today! Promote your latest releases in NRN or Games & Comics Quarterly. Join our Sunday Writing Dates. Enjoy professional development events like Constellation.
Best of all? Be part of the conversation. We're excited to meet you!
sfwa.org/join-sfwa
You can apply for membership today! Promote your latest releases in NRN or Games & Comics Quarterly. Join our Sunday Writing Dates. Enjoy professional development events like Constellation.
Best of all? Be part of the conversation. We're excited to meet you!
sfwa.org/join-sfwa
December 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
And you know... 👀
You can apply for membership today! Promote your latest releases in NRN or Games & Comics Quarterly. Join our Sunday Writing Dates. Enjoy professional development events like Constellation.
Best of all? Be part of the conversation. We're excited to meet you!
sfwa.org/join-sfwa
You can apply for membership today! Promote your latest releases in NRN or Games & Comics Quarterly. Join our Sunday Writing Dates. Enjoy professional development events like Constellation.
Best of all? Be part of the conversation. We're excited to meet you!
sfwa.org/join-sfwa
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It is that time of year again fam! We are in the end-of-year festive and gifting season :D (We love getting presents!!!!) Have you considered gifting a subscription to one of your loved ones?
It’s the best kind of gift because it keeps on giving throughout the year XD escapeartists.net/support-ea/
It’s the best kind of gift because it keeps on giving throughout the year XD escapeartists.net/support-ea/
escapeartists.net
December 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It is that time of year again fam! We are in the end-of-year festive and gifting season :D (We love getting presents!!!!) Have you considered gifting a subscription to one of your loved ones?
It’s the best kind of gift because it keeps on giving throughout the year XD escapeartists.net/support-ea/
It’s the best kind of gift because it keeps on giving throughout the year XD escapeartists.net/support-ea/
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"This is an excellent short fiction anthology that fans of speculative fiction—or even folks looking to try weird fiction—should pick up." @bookjockeyalex.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
"This is an excellent short fiction anthology that fans of speculative fiction—or even folks looking to try weird fiction—should pick up." @bookjockeyalex.bsky.social
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🚨 Today, I formally introduced articles of impeachment against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
December 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🚨 Today, I formally introduced articles of impeachment against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
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I said it before, will say it again -- generative AI fetishizes "ideas" while sneering at effort, execution, and education. That, despite Gen-AI being built on and out of other people's effort, execution and education.
A.I. and the Fetishization Of Ideas
In writing and in dispensing my (very dubious, probably shady) writing advice, I am often keen to note that ideas are bullshit. Most writers treat them like precious gems when really, ideas are lik…
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December 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I said it before, will say it again -- generative AI fetishizes "ideas" while sneering at effort, execution, and education. That, despite Gen-AI being built on and out of other people's effort, execution and education.
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"I'm not in denial, I'm in open rebellion" damn that quote goes hard
“I am so bored by AI. One of the things I love about the theatre is AI can’t do it.”
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 AM
"I'm not in denial, I'm in open rebellion" damn that quote goes hard
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Lovely to see THE DEAD WITHHELD by @ldlewiswrites.blacksky.app on Reactor's Best Books of 2025 🖤 and in such fine company too ✨
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Reviewers' Choice: The Best Books of 2025 - Reactor
Reactor’s regular book reviewers talk about notable titles they read in 2025
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December 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Lovely to see THE DEAD WITHHELD by @ldlewiswrites.blacksky.app on Reactor's Best Books of 2025 🖤 and in such fine company too ✨
reactormag.com/reviewers-ch...
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a year ago i texted my brother to tell him i was going to go report on the protest of the martial law declaration even though the press had been technically put under the control of the military. he was, for some reason, concerned
December 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
a year ago i texted my brother to tell him i was going to go report on the protest of the martial law declaration even though the press had been technically put under the control of the military. he was, for some reason, concerned
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I can't believe I have to say this, but if you have COVID don't go to public gatherings/events.
December 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I can't believe I have to say this, but if you have COVID don't go to public gatherings/events.
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Trump’s obsession with me is beyond weird. He needs serious help.
Since he has no economic policies to tout, he’s resorting to regurgitating bigoted lies instead.
He continues to be a national embarrassment.
Since he has no economic policies to tout, he’s resorting to regurgitating bigoted lies instead.
He continues to be a national embarrassment.
Trump: "Ilhan Omar, whatever the hell her name is. With her little turban. I love her. She comes in, does nothing but bitch ... we ought to get her the hell out ... she's here illegally."
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Trump’s obsession with me is beyond weird. He needs serious help.
Since he has no economic policies to tout, he’s resorting to regurgitating bigoted lies instead.
He continues to be a national embarrassment.
Since he has no economic policies to tout, he’s resorting to regurgitating bigoted lies instead.
He continues to be a national embarrassment.
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Alright I went with the foreground I took with this shot. A car driving in front of me, 60 second exposure. The final version is a little darker and foreboding than the first one, but I think that fits the vibe of the shot more.
Incredible psyched to be able to get this 33 miles from SF.
Incredible psyched to be able to get this 33 miles from SF.
September 27, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Alright I went with the foreground I took with this shot. A car driving in front of me, 60 second exposure. The final version is a little darker and foreboding than the first one, but I think that fits the vibe of the shot more.
Incredible psyched to be able to get this 33 miles from SF.
Incredible psyched to be able to get this 33 miles from SF.
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Oh neat! I'm missing all of these lists this year 😅
Lovely to see THE DEAD WITHHELD by @ldlewiswrites.blacksky.app on Reactor's Best Books of 2025 🖤 and in such fine company too ✨
reactormag.com/reviewers-ch...
reactormag.com/reviewers-ch...
Reviewers' Choice: The Best Books of 2025 - Reactor
Reactor’s regular book reviewers talk about notable titles they read in 2025
reactormag.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Oh neat! I'm missing all of these lists this year 😅
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I have literally clicked no “round-ups” from this year.
I know where my safe spaces are. I hate that we have no privacy.
I don’t particularly care to be reminded that algorithms spy on everything I do, thanks! ☺️
I know where my safe spaces are. I hate that we have no privacy.
I don’t particularly care to be reminded that algorithms spy on everything I do, thanks! ☺️
everything needs to stop doing a "Look Back At 2025..."
i do not want to look back at 2025. i wish 2025 would walk into the sea.
i do not want to look back at 2025. i wish 2025 would walk into the sea.
December 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I have literally clicked no “round-ups” from this year.
I know where my safe spaces are. I hate that we have no privacy.
I don’t particularly care to be reminded that algorithms spy on everything I do, thanks! ☺️
I know where my safe spaces are. I hate that we have no privacy.
I don’t particularly care to be reminded that algorithms spy on everything I do, thanks! ☺️
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Anyone got any good recommendations for novellas that are:
a) recent (ideally 2025)
b) available as audiobooks
c) none of the ones in the image (I've read those)
a) recent (ideally 2025)
b) available as audiobooks
c) none of the ones in the image (I've read those)
December 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Anyone got any good recommendations for novellas that are:
a) recent (ideally 2025)
b) available as audiobooks
c) none of the ones in the image (I've read those)
a) recent (ideally 2025)
b) available as audiobooks
c) none of the ones in the image (I've read those)