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But JS Carter Gilson died ten years ago! This very night! //🏳️‍⚧ @jscartergilson.caviaporcell.us · Jul 20

Did you know I have books? Because I have books. (Descriptions are in the alt-text.)
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THE LONELINESS OF THE DEEP SPACE CARGOIST by JS Carter Gilson

(cover features a spaceship flying through a debris field)

Alone. Afraid. Fighting to survive.

A collision with space debris has left a gigantic hole in Inez Stanton's ship, nearly crippling it. Inez is a cargoist, that rare breed of adventurer who takes to deep space solo, ferrying valuable cargo for the Tenth Great and Glorious Browns Company. Now she's in a race against her own rig's spaceworthiness, and that might not be the worst part.

The totalitarian Free Earth, led by the populist Brother Lin, has also lost a ship on this lane, and is intent on finding out why. The Company wants their cargo delivered and can make Inez's life very difficult if she doesn't succeed. With the nearest waystation three days away, death in the cold vacuum of space is a distinct possibility as well.

The clock is ticking for her to deliver her cargo. But will she want to when she finds out what she's actually carrying?

THE LANGUID BELLY OF THE BEAST by JS Carter Gilson

(cover shows a futuristic city with clouds of pollution, and the Oslo Opera House at the center)

The job: Deliver one revolutionary for hire to a secret meeting.
The catch: He needs to be delivered to Earth. THE Earth. Ancestral home of humanity and the seat of power for the paradoxically named Free Earth.

If it wasn't for the money, Inez would never have taken this job. If she was given the option not to take it, which come to think of it she definitely wasn't. Inez is a cargoist, and while this charming man is not cargo, this was still her vocation.

While she is enjoying the new cloak and dagger job, she won't be able to do it alone. She needs someone who can get her past the Free Earth security computers, which means reconnecting with Sara Ringwald. Sara, her ex-lover, who is most definitely up to something.

As they get ever closer to Earth, one thing becomes very clear: Suddenly, her jobs have consequences.

THE HANDS THAT PULL THE STRINGS by JS Carter Gilson

(cover shows a yellow sky with a purple space ship at the front that looks like a flattened pinecone)

After the last several weeks, Inez Stanton is taking a well-deserved vacation. She's on an all-inclusive luxury resort moon. On her own, with a few thousand other people taking up space around her. She hates it.

After a week of free drinks and avoiding people as much as possible, Inez finally has a plan for a quiet day on the beach. She didn't count on the Free Earth battle cruiser blocking the twin suns, or the mystery ship that showed up shortly after.

She also wasn't counting on her biological father showing up with his marines, or the explosive confrontation that was coming. Suddenly the rest and relaxation she was looking for is nowhere in sight, replaced by a fight for survival. Refugees, marines, unknown aliens, and new friends who just want to get away from their getaway.

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unsolicited dik dik pic

A dik dik, a diminutive African in the same family as the deer and antelope, stands on rocky ground. It has a pointed snout and ears that look really, really soft.

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Effin' Birds @effinbirds.com · 9h

A woodcut of a bird beside the text "i am perfectly content to not be a part of your bullshit"

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Haunted Catz Meow @catzmeow.bsky.social · 1d

I made some art. It’s a free cross stitch pattern that you can get on my patreon (patreon.com/witchsgardencrafts)

A frog saying “fuck you I won’t do what you tell me.”

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Riker Googling @rikergoogling.bsky.social · 1d

pelvic thrust risk of going insane

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🦋 Phenomenally Autistic 🦋| Ayanna Sanaa Davis @ayannasanaa.bsky.social · 1d

Black autistic girls exist and they’ve always been here. It’s time the world stopped overlooking them. Representation saves lives 🫶🏽 ‘I’m Autistic & I’m Phenomenal’ is that representation all little Black autistic girls need! 🖤🫶🏽♾️

Phenomenally autistic holding a copy of her children’s book I’m autistic & im phenomenall the cover is pink with a little black girl with 2 Afro puff ponytails , the background of the photo is pink & teal ombré & phenomenally autistic has curly hair hoop earrings and a pink T-shirt on

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Tom the Dancing Bug, by Ruben Bolling @rubenbolling.bsky.social · 1d

(h/t @pulmyears.bsky.social)

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Tiernan Blanched Bone Shards @gaycannibalism.bsky.social · 1d

In general, as I've got older, I've preferred less-than-ideal language paired with genuine compassion and support over perfect unproblematic language paired with dogshit behaviour

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But JS Carter Gilson died ten years ago! This very night! //🏳️‍⚧ @jscartergilson.caviaporcell.us · 1d

He constantly looks like his laxative just kicked in.

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Paul and Storm @paulandstorm.bsky.social · 1d

[P] Somehow every single photo of Kash Patel is the least flattering photo ever taken of him

Jeff Tischauser @jtischauser.bsky.social · 2d

that's right Kash and all we have are Mids

Screenshot from twitter that shows Kash Patel on Fox News. The post states "Breaking FBI Director Kash Patel has just revealed nearly 5% of Chicago's 2.5 million residents, approx 110,000 people are active gang members."

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But JS Carter Gilson died ten years ago! This very night! //🏳️‍⚧ @jscartergilson.caviaporcell.us · 2d

To be completely fair, I fall asleep in meetings about bullshit made-up issues too.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Trump is fighting sleep during this antifa roundtable and sleep is gaining the upper hand

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But JS Carter Gilson died ten years ago! This very night! //🏳️‍⚧ @jscartergilson.caviaporcell.us · 2d

I wrote a short-short story about calisthenics, and then had it converted to CO2, water vapor, and nitrogen.

My Jumping Jack Flash, it's a gas.

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Pumpkin Spice Mary Ellen @maryellenreads.caviaporcell.us · 5d

I'm going to hype my beloved spouse @jscartergilson.caviaporcell.us 's books because I think more people should read them!! jscartergilson.com/wp/

Home - JS Carter Gilson

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But JS Carter Gilson died ten years ago! This very night! //🏳️‍⚧ @jscartergilson.caviaporcell.us · 2d

Early new record day! @weakenedfriends.bsky.social

The post author holding the vinyl of "Feels Like Hell" by Weakened Friends. They are standing in their kitchen and you can see they have sparkly pink nail polish and blue tortoiseshell cat's eye glasses. They also need a shave and their hair is mastered down from wearing a work hat all day.

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undeadeleine 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @webway.bsky.social · 5d

i’m holding a thermal detonator

CNBC @cnbc.com · 5d

To shut down rude behavior instantly, try a simple yet powerful five-word response.

Use this 5-word phrase when someone is rude to you—it's like 'holding up a mirror,' says public speaking expert

When we encounter a rude person, our first instinct might be to fire back with a snarky comment. But that's not the right move, says public speaking expert John Bowe. Here's the perfect response to instantly shut down rude behavior.

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Hannah Who @notablyuncool.bsky.social · 7d

Transitioning later in life is about more than gender.

It’s about reclaiming possibility.

It shows us that you can always begin again, you can always choose yourself, and you can always inspire others just by being real.

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natou @tichatnwa.bsky.social · 7d

atlas talos is a fucking rapist and i live w this bitch now

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But JS Carter Gilson died ten years ago! This very night! //🏳️‍⚧ @jscartergilson.caviaporcell.us · 7d

EDM is now Electronic Death Metal

But JS Carter Gilson died ten years ago! This very night! //🏳️‍⚧ @jscartergilson.caviaporcell.us · 7d

I sent this to my wife last week:

A screen grab from a chat reading "Rabbit shifter witches: A Bun in the Coven". A laugh react is under the post. @maryellenreads.caviaporcell.us is a very tolerant spouse.

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But JS Carter Gilson died ten years ago! This very night! //🏳️‍⚧ @jscartergilson.caviaporcell.us · 8d

But are you a sandwich?

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Many are saying this!

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Makkon @makkon.bsky.social · 8d

a flow-chart with 2 islands. "Do I need AI?" that flows into a final island saying "No"

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But JS Carter Gilson died ten years ago! This very night! //🏳️‍⚧ @jscartergilson.caviaporcell.us · 11d

What a tool. (Silwa, to be clear.)

But JS Carter Gilson died ten years ago! This very night! //🏳️‍⚧ @jscartergilson.caviaporcell.us · 11d

Post you from a different era (1997?)

The post author in a black long-sleeved t-shirt with the sleeves pushed up to the elbows, bending a bit so their chin is directly over the head of their older sister. They have shoulder length curly hair and a hairline that they miss to this day. They also have a "full beard" that is just kinda scraggly looking. Their sister has long dark-blonde hair.

They are in the kitchen of their grandparents' house, with the liquor cabinet visible over their right shoulder.

But JS Carter Gilson died ten years ago! This very night! //🏳️‍⚧ @jscartergilson.caviaporcell.us · 11d

Ma'am, you live in a castle.