T. Frohock (she/her)
@tfrohock.com
CI-borg and Wellman award finalist--author of the Los Nefilim series from Harper Voyager US. I've long been accused of telling stories, which is a southern colloquialism for lying.
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T. Frohock (she/her)
@tfrohock.com
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Everything has a price, and those who deal with the devil pay dearly in this enthralling dark fantasy about redemption, sacrifice, and a Hell-bound battle between good and evil ...
Read it now: Miserere: An Autumn Tale, Fully Revised is only $5.99 awfulagent.com/ebooks/miser...
Read it now: Miserere: An Autumn Tale, Fully Revised is only $5.99 awfulagent.com/ebooks/miser...
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I didn't bother reading it (thank you for doing the unpleasant work, Kate!) but what bothers me most about this, I think, is the smug implication by the 'writer' that her time is so much more important than the reader's. "I use AI because I have better things to do than write for you!"
If you're wondering whether the "open letter about AI" on file 770 is worth reading and engaging, it is not. The whole thing is rhetorical mush so it was no surprise when I got to the end and she admitted "her" letter was itself written by AI. Useless bait.
December 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I didn't bother reading it (thank you for doing the unpleasant work, Kate!) but what bothers me most about this, I think, is the smug implication by the 'writer' that her time is so much more important than the reader's. "I use AI because I have better things to do than write for you!"
Under no circumstances whatsoever should anyone ever, ever, EVER trust AI to interpret the contractual obligations between you and your publisher. If you don't understand your contract, ask a lawyer that you hire.
Not only does this have the sing-songy rhetorical stylings of an LLM text itself, nothing about it appears to be true. Contracts are a 4000-year-old social practice; how did they become incomprehensible to the unaided human mind last year?
Erin Underwood: Open Letter to the Science Fiction Writers Association and Community
Hi Friends, Erin Underwood After writing the letter below, I thought rather than sending it to SFWA only, I’d share it with Mike at File 770 along with a note that read: “Am I crazy? Will this blow…
file770.com
December 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Under no circumstances whatsoever should anyone ever, ever, EVER trust AI to interpret the contractual obligations between you and your publisher. If you don't understand your contract, ask a lawyer that you hire.
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I want to point this out not necc because it's so clearly generated by LLM with light human editing, but because as my eyes skimmed over the classicly bland, milquetoast word salad, it reminded me of how critical having a unique voice is in this business. It's the one ownable thing we have.
Not only does this have the sing-songy rhetorical stylings of an LLM text itself, nothing about it appears to be true. Contracts are a 4000-year-old social practice; how did they become incomprehensible to the unaided human mind last year?
Erin Underwood: Open Letter to the Science Fiction Writers Association and Community
Hi Friends, Erin Underwood After writing the letter below, I thought rather than sending it to SFWA only, I’d share it with Mike at File 770 along with a note that read: “Am I crazy? Will this blow…
file770.com
December 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I want to point this out not necc because it's so clearly generated by LLM with light human editing, but because as my eyes skimmed over the classicly bland, milquetoast word salad, it reminded me of how critical having a unique voice is in this business. It's the one ownable thing we have.
Currently reading Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Suskind.
December 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Currently reading Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Suskind.
Last night, I finally got to watch The Life of Chuck, which is based on one of my favorite Stephen King short stories. The film was simply beautifully done with a wonderful message, not just about the multitudes within us but the multitudes who shape our lives.
December 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Last night, I finally got to watch The Life of Chuck, which is based on one of my favorite Stephen King short stories. The film was simply beautifully done with a wonderful message, not just about the multitudes within us but the multitudes who shape our lives.
In 2025, with the help of @awfulagent.bsky.social and the amazing @shecky.bsky.social, I published a heavily revised version of my first novel, Miserere. I won 0 awards and 0 mentions, but I am happy and at peace, and that is worth all the awards in the world. 1/3
December 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
In 2025, with the help of @awfulagent.bsky.social and the amazing @shecky.bsky.social, I published a heavily revised version of my first novel, Miserere. I won 0 awards and 0 mentions, but I am happy and at peace, and that is worth all the awards in the world. 1/3
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A podcast with me!
It's #podcast time, y'all!
Grand conspiracies, colonization, and intentions, oh my! @shaunduke + @sgwong.com are joined by the wonderful @marthawells.com for an interview about Queen Demon and The Rising World series!
Audio/Video: skiffyandfanty.com/p...
Thanks for listening.
Grand conspiracies, colonization, and intentions, oh my! @shaunduke + @sgwong.com are joined by the wonderful @marthawells.com for an interview about Queen Demon and The Rising World series!
Audio/Video: skiffyandfanty.com/p...
Thanks for listening.
December 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
A podcast with me!
I just woke up from a very long afternoon nap because Christmas almost kilt me ... again.
December 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I just woke up from a very long afternoon nap because Christmas almost kilt me ... again.
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A few days ago, I wrote up some thoughts on generative AI and the work of historians: “At best, we’re talking about software that’s very good at making sentences seem sentence-shaped.”
Generative AI and History
Generative AI lacks the ability to understand context, …
writing.jasonheppler.org
December 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM
A few days ago, I wrote up some thoughts on generative AI and the work of historians: “At best, we’re talking about software that’s very good at making sentences seem sentence-shaped.”
Just a quick reminder that the revised edition of MISERERE is on KOBO's BOGO sale (ends December 31):
MISERERE from @tfrohock.com was named Fantasy Hive’s Best Rerelease of the Year. Find out why this dark historical fantasy caught their fancy all over again in our new edition! www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
Miserere ebook by T. Frohock - Rakuten Kobo
Read "Miserere An Autumn Tale, Fully Revised" by T. Frohock available from Rakuten Kobo. Everything has a price, and those who deal with the devil pay dearly in this enthralling dark fantasy about red...
www.kobo.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Just a quick reminder that the revised edition of MISERERE is on KOBO's BOGO sale (ends December 31):
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BEHOLD, MASSES
AS FORETOLD BY THE PROPHECY, YOUR NEW QUEEN
AS FORETOLD BY THE PROPHECY, YOUR NEW QUEEN
The black cat atop the stones at Stonehenge during the Winter Solstice 2025 celebrations, delivering its blessings for the coming year.
December 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
BEHOLD, MASSES
AS FORETOLD BY THE PROPHECY, YOUR NEW QUEEN
AS FORETOLD BY THE PROPHECY, YOUR NEW QUEEN
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For anyone who's following the Anthropic class action lawsuit/settlement, this is the best way (this site is the go-to for keeping up with AI lawsuits in general): chatgptiseatingtheworld.com/category/bar...
Bartz v. Anthropic – Chat GPT Is Eating the World
Posts about Bartz v. Anthropic written by nftjedi
chatgptiseatingtheworld.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
For anyone who's following the Anthropic class action lawsuit/settlement, this is the best way (this site is the go-to for keeping up with AI lawsuits in general): chatgptiseatingtheworld.com/category/bar...
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December 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
If you appreciate my blog, if you have found value in my numerous articles, and if you'd like to see me continue to write, please consider donating to me (See the PayPal link in my blog post). A donation, of any amount, would be greatly appreciated.
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Then that kindly Womble wishes you all a good fright with horror suggestions www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/12...
Santa Womble Goes Bump In The Night! — Runalong The Shelves
Hellooo! Yes for the season of light, goodwill and being merry to all don’t forget this time of year we also like to go a bit dark with ghost stories and there are far more disturbing things potential...
www.runalongtheshelves.net
December 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Then that kindly Womble wishes you all a good fright with horror suggestions www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/12...
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Thread. Honestly, getting a Michael Whelan cover for a book I (co)wrote was always an aspirational dream, and this is even better than I could possibly have imagined.
THE GOLDEN KEY (1995)
Oil on Gessoboard - 36” x 24”
In this story written by 3 top female fantasy authors—Melanie Rawn, Jennifer Roberson, and Kate Elliott—the court painter is a mad artist. 1/3
Oil on Gessoboard - 36” x 24”
In this story written by 3 top female fantasy authors—Melanie Rawn, Jennifer Roberson, and Kate Elliott—the court painter is a mad artist. 1/3
December 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Thread. Honestly, getting a Michael Whelan cover for a book I (co)wrote was always an aspirational dream, and this is even better than I could possibly have imagined.
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timeline cleanse: franky watches the garbage truck pick up the trash this morning
September 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
timeline cleanse: franky watches the garbage truck pick up the trash this morning
Based on a short story by John Ajvide Lindqvist, the movie BORDER (2018) on Tubi is probably one of the best movies I've watched this year. I can't say too much about it without spoiling it, but I really loved it.
December 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Based on a short story by John Ajvide Lindqvist, the movie BORDER (2018) on Tubi is probably one of the best movies I've watched this year. I can't say too much about it without spoiling it, but I really loved it.
Emerson: Ima gonna hit my noisy toys and jump on and off and on and off and on and off you lap until you feed me.
Me to the rest of the world: My 13 lb cat is NOT starving.
Me to the rest of the world: My 13 lb cat is NOT starving.
December 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Emerson: Ima gonna hit my noisy toys and jump on and off and on and off and on and off you lap until you feed me.
Me to the rest of the world: My 13 lb cat is NOT starving.
Me to the rest of the world: My 13 lb cat is NOT starving.
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SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
'Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas being transported to Fossanova Abbey.'
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
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C'mere, pookie. We need to talk about how now is a difficult time for lots of people in publishing. Not just bc--*waves arms*--but bc we're seeing Best of the Year lists and Award Eligibility posts, and bc the last book deals of the year are being announced while sub times are longer than ever. 1/
December 10, 2025 at 1:14 AM
C'mere, pookie. We need to talk about how now is a difficult time for lots of people in publishing. Not just bc--*waves arms*--but bc we're seeing Best of the Year lists and Award Eligibility posts, and bc the last book deals of the year are being announced while sub times are longer than ever. 1/
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Last day of sale!
Friends, a little gift from me to you—the ebook of Necromancing the Stone is on sale for 2.99 across all platforms. This is the new edition with two bonus short stories. Goes until 12/9!
🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁
🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁
December 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Last day of sale!
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An excellent book! Treat yourself for the holidays!
Please pardon me, but this sale will be going on all December, and out of all the things I've written, this novel is near and dear to my heart:
MISERERE from @tfrohock.com was named Fantasy Hive’s Best Rerelease of the Year. Find out why this dark historical fantasy caught their fancy all over again in our new edition! www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
December 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
An excellent book! Treat yourself for the holidays!
Please pardon me, but this sale will be going on all December, and out of all the things I've written, this novel is near and dear to my heart:
MISERERE from @tfrohock.com was named Fantasy Hive’s Best Rerelease of the Year. Find out why this dark historical fantasy caught their fancy all over again in our new edition! www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
Miserere ebook by T. Frohock - Rakuten Kobo
Read "Miserere An Autumn Tale, Fully Revised" by T. Frohock available from Rakuten Kobo. Everything has a price, and those who deal with the devil pay dearly in this enthralling dark fantasy about red...
www.kobo.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Please pardon me, but this sale will be going on all December, and out of all the things I've written, this novel is near and dear to my heart:
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In today's Tea and Sanctuary advent episode I talk about being the target of an international conspiracy (a very nice one!), learn about a Catalonian tradition and receive the most bizarre gift which is both horrifying and hilarious!
teaandsanctuary.com/e/advent-202...
teaandsanctuary.com/e/advent-202...
Advent 2025 Day 10 | Tea and Sanctuary
Today's episode is a WILD ride! I talk about being the target of an international conspiracy, learn about a Catalonian tradition and receive the most bizarre gift which is both horrifying and hilariou...
teaandsanctuary.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
In today's Tea and Sanctuary advent episode I talk about being the target of an international conspiracy (a very nice one!), learn about a Catalonian tradition and receive the most bizarre gift which is both horrifying and hilarious!
teaandsanctuary.com/e/advent-202...
teaandsanctuary.com/e/advent-202...