Lisa
@deargeekplace.bsky.social
Scottish book nerd. Queer. She/her. Co-host of @wyrdandwonder.bsky.social and @scifimonth.bsky.social. Sometimes remembers to write stuff.
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It’s my birthday week! Let’s try for a week of small things I enjoy, or that make me happy. Today, as it is Monday, I am having a wee lie-in. No rush today.
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Boring update: I am not the owner/operator of the asknickharkaway Gmail account. If you get mail from it, no, that’s not me. (And please let me know.)
December 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Boring update: I am not the owner/operator of the asknickharkaway Gmail account. If you get mail from it, no, that’s not me. (And please let me know.)
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no one tell them about the disney robin hood
December 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
no one tell them about the disney robin hood
[Insert sarcastic remark]
Geez, the book spammers aren't even trying anymore.
(Bonus: this email was originally in German)
(Bonus: this email was originally in German)
![Hello [Author Name],
I recently came across [book title] and, to be honest… it didn't feel like "just another book". It felt like a rare work that makes you stop and think, "Wow, this is something special."
That's why I'm contacting you: I work with over [X+] passionate book clubs and readers, communities both online and offline. When we introduce a book like yours, it has a huge impact, sparking exciting discussions, authentic reviews, and readers who spread your story far beyond the usual channels.
I've noticed that [Book Title] has received [X reviews/sales figures] since its release. That's a good start, but I know our readers would really love your story. With its [insert: originality, emotional depth, suspense, humor, etc.], it's exactly the kind of book that sparks conversation and captivates readers.
If that sounds interesting to you, you don't need to write a long reply; a simple "Interested" is enough, and we can get started. No pressure, no hassle, just readers who are excited to discover and celebrate your work.
Warm regards,
Maria P. Stephen](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qvzn322kmcvd7xtnips5xaun/bafkreidiw6mo2vzkkjjrhj5qg5oswauub56cfzxw2nljkg324wts4zzybq@jpeg)
December 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
[Insert sarcastic remark]
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🚨SALE ENDS TONIGHT!
Snap up 3 of Solaris' Indigenous Fantasy Books from @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social Caskey Russell & @karinlow.bsky.social for just 0.99 each, (website exclusive) https://geni.us/Solarissale
And they're all series starters, so there's a lot more indigenous fantasy in your future!
Snap up 3 of Solaris' Indigenous Fantasy Books from @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social Caskey Russell & @karinlow.bsky.social for just 0.99 each, (website exclusive) https://geni.us/Solarissale
And they're all series starters, so there's a lot more indigenous fantasy in your future!
December 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🚨SALE ENDS TONIGHT!
Snap up 3 of Solaris' Indigenous Fantasy Books from @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social Caskey Russell & @karinlow.bsky.social for just 0.99 each, (website exclusive) https://geni.us/Solarissale
And they're all series starters, so there's a lot more indigenous fantasy in your future!
Snap up 3 of Solaris' Indigenous Fantasy Books from @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social Caskey Russell & @karinlow.bsky.social for just 0.99 each, (website exclusive) https://geni.us/Solarissale
And they're all series starters, so there's a lot more indigenous fantasy in your future!
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ICYMI: new covers for Dominion of the Fallen in the US!
New editions with introductions by @aptshadow.bsky.social and @kateelliottsff.bsky.social, plus bonus short stories
Preorder now and save your receipt, there will be a preorder bonus.
New editions with introductions by @aptshadow.bsky.social and @kateelliottsff.bsky.social, plus bonus short stories
Preorder now and save your receipt, there will be a preorder bonus.
I'm relaunching Dominion of the Fallen in the US with @awfulagent.bsky.social
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!
awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!
awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...
December 4, 2025 at 7:28 AM
ICYMI: new covers for Dominion of the Fallen in the US!
New editions with introductions by @aptshadow.bsky.social and @kateelliottsff.bsky.social, plus bonus short stories
Preorder now and save your receipt, there will be a preorder bonus.
New editions with introductions by @aptshadow.bsky.social and @kateelliottsff.bsky.social, plus bonus short stories
Preorder now and save your receipt, there will be a preorder bonus.
Whaaaaaaat GIMME
Preorder alert!
Amina's off on a dangerous mission to steal a spindle from a mysterious sorceress in THE TAPESTRY OF FATE, @shannonchakraborty.bsky.social's epic sequel to The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi.
Signed Exclusive Edition with sprayed edges: www.waterstones.com/book/the-tap...
🪐💙📚
#SFF
Amina's off on a dangerous mission to steal a spindle from a mysterious sorceress in THE TAPESTRY OF FATE, @shannonchakraborty.bsky.social's epic sequel to The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi.
Signed Exclusive Edition with sprayed edges: www.waterstones.com/book/the-tap...
🪐💙📚
#SFF
December 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Whaaaaaaat GIMME
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Quit this garbage platform. The second best time to do that is right now.
December 4, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Quit this garbage platform. The second best time to do that is right now.
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"Take My Hand" #mural of Harriette Tubman, in Dorset Maryland - Michael Rosato #artist
#StreetArt #WallMural #murals #art #HarrietteTubman #CivilRights #BlackSky #BlackHistory
#StreetArt #WallMural #murals #art #HarrietteTubman #CivilRights #BlackSky #BlackHistory
December 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"Take My Hand" #mural of Harriette Tubman, in Dorset Maryland - Michael Rosato #artist
#StreetArt #WallMural #murals #art #HarrietteTubman #CivilRights #BlackSky #BlackHistory
#StreetArt #WallMural #murals #art #HarrietteTubman #CivilRights #BlackSky #BlackHistory
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🌲 THE BIG CHRISTMAS GIFT THREAD! 🌲
If you are a creator or small shop/business, reply to this post with:
- pics and a brief description of what you do (don't forget the alt text!)
- a link or details on how people can buy
I will boost you!
Everyone else: buy the cool things! Repost this post! ⛄
If you are a creator or small shop/business, reply to this post with:
- pics and a brief description of what you do (don't forget the alt text!)
- a link or details on how people can buy
I will boost you!
Everyone else: buy the cool things! Repost this post! ⛄
December 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🌲 THE BIG CHRISTMAS GIFT THREAD! 🌲
If you are a creator or small shop/business, reply to this post with:
- pics and a brief description of what you do (don't forget the alt text!)
- a link or details on how people can buy
I will boost you!
Everyone else: buy the cool things! Repost this post! ⛄
If you are a creator or small shop/business, reply to this post with:
- pics and a brief description of what you do (don't forget the alt text!)
- a link or details on how people can buy
I will boost you!
Everyone else: buy the cool things! Repost this post! ⛄
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Also if you want to give JKR a black eye Fight Like A Girl 2 is relentlessly trans positive, has a bunch of trans authors in it and is published by a trans-owned company, and we ain't going anywhere....
www.amazon.co.uk/Fight-Like-G...
www.amazon.co.uk/Fight-Like-G...
Fight Like A Girl: Volume 2: Amazon.co.uk: McKenna, Juliet E, Smith Spark, Anna, Ware, Danie, Sebold, Gaie, Morgan, Lou, Garland, Dolly, Davies, K T, Morgan, Cheryl, Clarke, Roz, Hall, Joanne, Bond, C...
Buy Fight Like A Girl: Volume 2 by McKenna, Juliet E, Smith Spark, Anna, Ware, Danie, Sebold, Gaie, Morgan, Lou, Garland, Dolly, Davies, K T, Morgan, Cheryl, Clarke, Roz, Hall, Joanne, Bond, Charlotte...
www.amazon.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Also if you want to give JKR a black eye Fight Like A Girl 2 is relentlessly trans positive, has a bunch of trans authors in it and is published by a trans-owned company, and we ain't going anywhere....
www.amazon.co.uk/Fight-Like-G...
www.amazon.co.uk/Fight-Like-G...
Coming out of semi-retirement (and semi-hibernation) to shout gleefully about the upcoming re-release of DOMINION OF THE FALLEN! deargeekplace.com/dear-geeks-d...
@aliettedebodard.com @awfulagent.bsky.social
@aliettedebodard.com @awfulagent.bsky.social
Dear Geeks: Dominion of the Fallen Re-release!
I may be semi-retired here and it’s been a very long time since I did this regardless of that, but when offered the chance I couldn’t NOT get in on the promotion of this most excellent …
deargeekplace.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Coming out of semi-retirement (and semi-hibernation) to shout gleefully about the upcoming re-release of DOMINION OF THE FALLEN! deargeekplace.com/dear-geeks-d...
@aliettedebodard.com @awfulagent.bsky.social
@aliettedebodard.com @awfulagent.bsky.social
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And yes, I must link to the original video, and you must share it: I don't make the rules.
youtu.be/jPCJIB1f7jk?...
youtu.be/jPCJIB1f7jk?...
Lip Sync Battle - Tom Holland
YouTube video by Comedy Central Latinoamérica
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
And yes, I must link to the original video, and you must share it: I don't make the rules.
youtu.be/jPCJIB1f7jk?...
youtu.be/jPCJIB1f7jk?...
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when that show comes out i better not hear a fucking word about it. no memes. no edits. "it was so important to my childhood--" okay well human rights are important to my adulthood??
December 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
when that show comes out i better not hear a fucking word about it. no memes. no edits. "it was so important to my childhood--" okay well human rights are important to my adulthood??
Adding this to the list of things that make me happy this week because GOATS IN PAJAMAS
I've had a rough day, and I think I've earned this.
GOAT PAJAMA PARTY.
Goats are from @sunflowerfarm.bsky.social in Cumberland, Maine (via their YT). Bless their chaotic little hearts and tiny pink noses.
GOAT PAJAMA PARTY.
Goats are from @sunflowerfarm.bsky.social in Cumberland, Maine (via their YT). Bless their chaotic little hearts and tiny pink noses.
December 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Adding this to the list of things that make me happy this week because GOATS IN PAJAMAS
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Quick reminder that you want to be online at 5pm UK time/12pm EST for SOME EXCITEMENT.
December 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Quick reminder that you want to be online at 5pm UK time/12pm EST for SOME EXCITEMENT.
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The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
December 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
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ICYMI!
Quick reminder: could use some people to boost the signal for a cover reveal tomorrow/this week.
Answer this tweet if you do? The books are US market but happy to consider anyone who's willing.
Answer this tweet if you do? The books are US market but happy to consider anyone who's willing.
December 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
ICYMI!
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Quick reminder: could use some people to boost the signal for a cover reveal tomorrow/this week.
Answer this tweet if you do? The books are US market but happy to consider anyone who's willing.
Answer this tweet if you do? The books are US market but happy to consider anyone who's willing.
December 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Quick reminder: could use some people to boost the signal for a cover reveal tomorrow/this week.
Answer this tweet if you do? The books are US market but happy to consider anyone who's willing.
Answer this tweet if you do? The books are US market but happy to consider anyone who's willing.
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Hey people,
Listen. This has been going on for almost 9 months. And yes, I have seen projects literally fund overnight
Let's fund this. Mend the world with love.
Listen. This has been going on for almost 9 months. And yes, I have seen projects literally fund overnight
Let's fund this. Mend the world with love.
Just 2k more to go, people. And this project has been fighting for 8 months. I have seen projects funded overnight - but THIS should be funded now. Translations. Black/African stories. In a world fraught with hate, we mend it with love.
ko-fi.com/africantrans...
ko-fi.com/africantrans...
Support African Translation Project
African Translation Project / Rally Weekend - let's close this up! / please see - please share / After eight months - let's complete funding for the translation of Zvinobvinza to: The Crocodile Doesn'...
ko-fi.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Hey people,
Listen. This has been going on for almost 9 months. And yes, I have seen projects literally fund overnight
Let's fund this. Mend the world with love.
Listen. This has been going on for almost 9 months. And yes, I have seen projects literally fund overnight
Let's fund this. Mend the world with love.
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The Fantasy Hive team have curated a Christmas Gift Guide to aid anyone out there struggling to buy for the reader in their life.
If you're looking for a recommendation we've missed in our categories, please comment! These 89 books are us holding back...
Read more: tinyurl.com/375wuk5k
If you're looking for a recommendation we've missed in our categories, please comment! These 89 books are us holding back...
Read more: tinyurl.com/375wuk5k
December 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The Fantasy Hive team have curated a Christmas Gift Guide to aid anyone out there struggling to buy for the reader in their life.
If you're looking for a recommendation we've missed in our categories, please comment! These 89 books are us holding back...
Read more: tinyurl.com/375wuk5k
If you're looking for a recommendation we've missed in our categories, please comment! These 89 books are us holding back...
Read more: tinyurl.com/375wuk5k
Note to self: stock up on Winter Bru
Bring it, George.
Bring it, George.
This year we're doing Whamutopia. Every time you hear Last Christmas you have to have a mulled wine at your earliest convenience and toast George Michael, because he was a lad
December 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Note to self: stock up on Winter Bru
Bring it, George.
Bring it, George.
It’s my birthday week! Let’s try for a week of small things I enjoy, or that make me happy. Today, as it is Monday, I am having a wee lie-in. No rush today.
December 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
It’s my birthday week! Let’s try for a week of small things I enjoy, or that make me happy. Today, as it is Monday, I am having a wee lie-in. No rush today.
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We're stoked to introduce the 'No Gen AI' seal for indie games!
Indie devs can use it on their game's store page to assure potential players that their game was made without the use of Generative AI.
You can grab it from the Polygon Treehouse website:-
www.polygon-treehouse.com/no-gen-ai-seal
Indie devs can use it on their game's store page to assure potential players that their game was made without the use of Generative AI.
You can grab it from the Polygon Treehouse website:-
www.polygon-treehouse.com/no-gen-ai-seal
February 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
We're stoked to introduce the 'No Gen AI' seal for indie games!
Indie devs can use it on their game's store page to assure potential players that their game was made without the use of Generative AI.
You can grab it from the Polygon Treehouse website:-
www.polygon-treehouse.com/no-gen-ai-seal
Indie devs can use it on their game's store page to assure potential players that their game was made without the use of Generative AI.
You can grab it from the Polygon Treehouse website:-
www.polygon-treehouse.com/no-gen-ai-seal
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I may have an impersonator out there. Please rest assured I shall never “reach out” to ask you about your “creative terrain”.
November 29, 2025 at 7:09 AM
I may have an impersonator out there. Please rest assured I shall never “reach out” to ask you about your “creative terrain”.
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I keep seeing people trying to play down the payment processor situation, saying it's only the extreme NSFW accounts getting sacked.
Well. One of the cutest SFW furry artist got banned from PayPal. What more proof do y'all need that we need to keep fighting the good fight?
Also go support Nakufin.
Well. One of the cutest SFW furry artist got banned from PayPal. What more proof do y'all need that we need to keep fighting the good fight?
Also go support Nakufin.
I'm devastated, if I don't find an alternative that works with argentinians I'm contemplating the worst, I can't do regular jobs, art was my job for around 15 years
I don't do nsfw even when people insist me to
my life was already crumbling and now I don't know what to do
I don't do nsfw even when people insist me to
my life was already crumbling and now I don't know what to do
November 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I keep seeing people trying to play down the payment processor situation, saying it's only the extreme NSFW accounts getting sacked.
Well. One of the cutest SFW furry artist got banned from PayPal. What more proof do y'all need that we need to keep fighting the good fight?
Also go support Nakufin.
Well. One of the cutest SFW furry artist got banned from PayPal. What more proof do y'all need that we need to keep fighting the good fight?
Also go support Nakufin.