Jo M Thomas
@journeymouse.bsky.social
She / her. Into reading, writing, historical fencing. Environmentalist and a Tech Druid. Autistic
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December 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🌲 THE BIG CHRISTMAS GIFT THREAD! 🌲
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Added to this, if you're a trans inclusive group wanting to do green woodworking or forest bathing or permaculture or naked drum circles (look, i work in a hippie field, sorry) or what-fucking-ever, you come to us and we will keep you safe. Promise.
Just to say, apropos of nothing, we don't allow trans-exclusive groups to set up at Nantymeillion to do things (things being wild women camps or womens drumming workshops). This has come up in the past. If your "feminist" group excludes trans women you can go somewhere else. We don't want you.
December 3, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Added to this, if you're a trans inclusive group wanting to do green woodworking or forest bathing or permaculture or naked drum circles (look, i work in a hippie field, sorry) or what-fucking-ever, you come to us and we will keep you safe. Promise.
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Quick note to anyone thinking of buying my books: please purchase the new Swift Press versions, NOT the relatively small number of Unbound versions still knocking about, & being sold by OOINYA. Unbound stopped paying me for my work early in 2024 and I will never see a penny for these books.
November 28, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Quick note to anyone thinking of buying my books: please purchase the new Swift Press versions, NOT the relatively small number of Unbound versions still knocking about, & being sold by OOINYA. Unbound stopped paying me for my work early in 2024 and I will never see a penny for these books.
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Does anyone have recommendations for podcasts about climate change response? Specifically scientific and architectural responses? Stuff like Not Built For This
November 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Does anyone have recommendations for podcasts about climate change response? Specifically scientific and architectural responses? Stuff like Not Built For This
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No one has to repost me. Don't let that be a valid reason not to support.
Writers, platforms, can say a few words about why human translation is important to them, or global coordination, or shifting power to Black publishers, or whatever. Say it, then add this link:
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Writers, platforms, can say a few words about why human translation is important to them, or global coordination, or shifting power to Black publishers, or whatever. Say it, then add this link:
ko-fi.com/africantrans...
Support African Translation Project
African Translation Project / Need to complete funding for Shona → English translation / still needed: $2400, 52% / Amount above completes funding for translation of Zvinobvinza / isiZulu translation ...
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November 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
No one has to repost me. Don't let that be a valid reason not to support.
Writers, platforms, can say a few words about why human translation is important to them, or global coordination, or shifting power to Black publishers, or whatever. Say it, then add this link:
ko-fi.com/africantrans...
Writers, platforms, can say a few words about why human translation is important to them, or global coordination, or shifting power to Black publishers, or whatever. Say it, then add this link:
ko-fi.com/africantrans...
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“A single generative AI text query consumes energy at four or five times the magnitude of a typical search engine request.
Generating a single image using AI consumes the same amount of energy as charging a phone to full power.
Training one large AI model consumes nearly five times the lifetime..”
Generating a single image using AI consumes the same amount of energy as charging a phone to full power.
Training one large AI model consumes nearly five times the lifetime..”
Environmental Impact of AI | NEA
As you are making decisions about the use of AI in your classroom, it is important to understand the environmental impact of AI's use.
www.nea.org
November 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM
“A single generative AI text query consumes energy at four or five times the magnitude of a typical search engine request.
Generating a single image using AI consumes the same amount of energy as charging a phone to full power.
Training one large AI model consumes nearly five times the lifetime..”
Generating a single image using AI consumes the same amount of energy as charging a phone to full power.
Training one large AI model consumes nearly five times the lifetime..”
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it's here
it's QUEER
it's the
2025 Queer Adult SFF Books list!!!!
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it's QUEER
it's the
2025 Queer Adult SFF Books list!!!!
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2025 Queer Adult Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
Welcome to the 2025 list of queer adult science-fiction and fantasy books! If you’re new to this dance, this list and the ones before (see: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019) are my answer t…
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November 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
it's here
it's QUEER
it's the
2025 Queer Adult SFF Books list!!!!
🌈📚🌈📚🌈📚🌈
it's QUEER
it's the
2025 Queer Adult SFF Books list!!!!
🌈📚🌈📚🌈📚🌈
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focus on the history of the Caribbean and/or the history of Atlantic slavery
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, The University of Edinburgh (School of History, Classics and Archaeology):
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, The University of Edinburgh | MEMOs
The University of Edinburgh, School of History, Classics and Archaeology
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November 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
focus on the history of the Caribbean and/or the history of Atlantic slavery
Looks like conventions and things may be off next year. Mamma (and Rosie, obviously) needs a new roof...
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Looks like conventions and things may be off next year. Mamma (and Rosie, obviously) needs a new roof...
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Heads up! Amazon have a deal on the print version of @wtpress.bsky.social Fight Like A Girl 2 - a mere 4.99 for something both signable and absorbent, if you like that sort of thing... please share?
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Fight Like A Girl - Volume 2
Fight Like A Girl - Volume 2 eBook : McKenna, Juliet E, Smith Spark, Anna, Ware, Danie, Sebold, Gaie, Bond, Charlotte, Morgan, Lou, Davies, K T , Clarke, Roz, Hall, Joanne: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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November 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Heads up! Amazon have a deal on the print version of @wtpress.bsky.social Fight Like A Girl 2 - a mere 4.99 for something both signable and absorbent, if you like that sort of thing... please share?
www.amazon.co.uk/Fight-Like-G...
www.amazon.co.uk/Fight-Like-G...
That moment when you realise dogs aren't the only ones on the house who spend ages rearranging their blankets before settling down of an evening. Like furbaby like human, I guess
November 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
That moment when you realise dogs aren't the only ones on the house who spend ages rearranging their blankets before settling down of an evening. Like furbaby like human, I guess
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Иigel Faяage would really hate it if you signed and shared this petition.
I suspect ьoяis Johиsoи would too.
I suspect ьoяis Johиsoи would too.
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Иigel Faяage would really hate it if you signed and shared this petition.
I suspect ьoяis Johиsoи would too.
I suspect ьoяis Johиsoи would too.
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So, I have begun to ponder my next sabbatical. Do any of you at universities across the globe have programs/fellowships for visiting scholars/faculty from abroad? I'm especially interested in Latin America, Scotland, Wales, England, Japan, Finland, New Zealand, Australia. Thanks!
November 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
So, I have begun to ponder my next sabbatical. Do any of you at universities across the globe have programs/fellowships for visiting scholars/faculty from abroad? I'm especially interested in Latin America, Scotland, Wales, England, Japan, Finland, New Zealand, Australia. Thanks!
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New #WriterBeware blog post: Among the most frequent publisher complaints I receive: non-payment of royalties and failure to provide sales reports. A look at three recent offenders, who collectively owe thousands that it seems unlikely authors will be able to recoup writerbeware.blog/2025/11/21/r...
Royalties in Arrears: Mango Publishing / Blushing Books / Bottlecap Press - Writer Beware
Publishers do a lot of bad things (as the archives of this blog attest), but among the most infuriating–and, often, the hardest to remedy–is the failure to pay authors the money they are due. Non-paym...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
New #WriterBeware blog post: Among the most frequent publisher complaints I receive: non-payment of royalties and failure to provide sales reports. A look at three recent offenders, who collectively owe thousands that it seems unlikely authors will be able to recoup writerbeware.blog/2025/11/21/r...
@hierath77.bsky.social Psst! I may have found a gluten free noodles to replace Zen B. Will be ordering some soon but sharing it in case it's helpful to your household, too
kingsoba.co.uk/collections/...
(Obviously, I will not be eating any of the rice-y ones)
kingsoba.co.uk/collections/...
(Obviously, I will not be eating any of the rice-y ones)
Gluten Free Organic Noodles
Shop our range of gluten-free organic noodles in the UK, perfect for healthy meals. Our noodles are vegan, non-GMO, and packed with goodness.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
@hierath77.bsky.social Psst! I may have found a gluten free noodles to replace Zen B. Will be ordering some soon but sharing it in case it's helpful to your household, too
kingsoba.co.uk/collections/...
(Obviously, I will not be eating any of the rice-y ones)
kingsoba.co.uk/collections/...
(Obviously, I will not be eating any of the rice-y ones)
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Genuinely obscene that after encouraging multiple suicides, OpenAI is allowed to have any influence at all on education.
End your partnership with OpenAI now, @rweingarten.bsky.social @aft.org.
End your partnership with OpenAI now, @rweingarten.bsky.social @aft.org.
Just reading through this new OpenAI "teen literacy blueprint document." A few things jumped out. 1) document mentions multiple times that rigorous instruction must be protected but also seems to be suggesting/1
cdn.openai.com/pdf/openai-t...
cdn.openai.com/pdf/openai-t...
cdn.openai.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Genuinely obscene that after encouraging multiple suicides, OpenAI is allowed to have any influence at all on education.
End your partnership with OpenAI now, @rweingarten.bsky.social @aft.org.
End your partnership with OpenAI now, @rweingarten.bsky.social @aft.org.
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“It’s like the guy who wandered into the party uninvited, sharted in the middle and now wants to be applauded for it.”
GDT on the use of AI in the arts
GDT on the use of AI in the arts
November 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
“It’s like the guy who wandered into the party uninvited, sharted in the middle and now wants to be applauded for it.”
GDT on the use of AI in the arts
GDT on the use of AI in the arts
It's #InternationalMensDay. Just so you know. This year's theme is celebrating men and boys internationalmensday.com
International Mens Day - The Official Site
International Mens Day, Nov 19 – a global event celebrating men and boys, positive role models, and men’s health and wellbeing.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
It's #InternationalMensDay. Just so you know. This year's theme is celebrating men and boys internationalmensday.com
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I used this before with 'Suella':
Shabana had a little bear
a brown one, not a panda
she took the maramalade from his case
and sent him to Rwanda.
Shabana had a little bear
a brown one, not a panda
she took the maramalade from his case
and sent him to Rwanda.
November 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I used this before with 'Suella':
Shabana had a little bear
a brown one, not a panda
she took the maramalade from his case
and sent him to Rwanda.
Shabana had a little bear
a brown one, not a panda
she took the maramalade from his case
and sent him to Rwanda.
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It's been a LONG time since I've done a little intro here.
I'm Natania. I'm a fantasy author, fashion historian, and fragrance nerd who writes about female rage, lady knights, queer joy, and fabulous frocks.
Most of my books are available from @solarisbooks.bsky.social on audio, ebook, and paper.
I'm Natania. I'm a fantasy author, fashion historian, and fragrance nerd who writes about female rage, lady knights, queer joy, and fabulous frocks.
Most of my books are available from @solarisbooks.bsky.social on audio, ebook, and paper.
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
It's been a LONG time since I've done a little intro here.
I'm Natania. I'm a fantasy author, fashion historian, and fragrance nerd who writes about female rage, lady knights, queer joy, and fabulous frocks.
Most of my books are available from @solarisbooks.bsky.social on audio, ebook, and paper.
I'm Natania. I'm a fantasy author, fashion historian, and fragrance nerd who writes about female rage, lady knights, queer joy, and fabulous frocks.
Most of my books are available from @solarisbooks.bsky.social on audio, ebook, and paper.
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Nothing is a better demonstration of the anti-scientific nature of banning trans women from sports than the fact that the IOC's OWN STUDY found no evidence trans women have any advantage over cis women in sports, but they're planning on going ahead with banning us anyways
IOC edges closer to ban on transgender women in female Olympic events
IOC edges closer to ban on transgender women in female Olympic events
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Sources expect ban within next six to 12 months
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IOC president wants to protect the female category
The International Olympic Committee is edging closer towards implementing a ban on transgender women competing in the female category in time for the Los Angeles Olympics.
Multiple sources expect such a ban to come into effect over the next six to 12 months with the new IOC president, Kirsty Coventry, making clear she wants to drive through her campaign pledge to protect the female category. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Nothing is a better demonstration of the anti-scientific nature of banning trans women from sports than the fact that the IOC's OWN STUDY found no evidence trans women have any advantage over cis women in sports, but they're planning on going ahead with banning us anyways
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Another thing today!
My story "Love, Scotland" gets a new life in ECO24: The Year's Best Speculative Ecofiction from Apex Books / Violet Lichen, out TODAY 🎉
The anthology received a starred review from Publisher's Weekly! 🥂 More here, including the lush ToC:
www.apexbookcompany.com/products/eco...
My story "Love, Scotland" gets a new life in ECO24: The Year's Best Speculative Ecofiction from Apex Books / Violet Lichen, out TODAY 🎉
The anthology received a starred review from Publisher's Weekly! 🥂 More here, including the lush ToC:
www.apexbookcompany.com/products/eco...
ECO24: The Year's Best Speculative Ecofiction
Preorder and save 30%! Release Date 11/18/25 "A triumph. 23 stellar tales offering creative and varied takes on the book's themes. Every entry is equal parts thought-provoking, insightful, and impactf...
www.apexbookcompany.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Another thing today!
My story "Love, Scotland" gets a new life in ECO24: The Year's Best Speculative Ecofiction from Apex Books / Violet Lichen, out TODAY 🎉
The anthology received a starred review from Publisher's Weekly! 🥂 More here, including the lush ToC:
www.apexbookcompany.com/products/eco...
My story "Love, Scotland" gets a new life in ECO24: The Year's Best Speculative Ecofiction from Apex Books / Violet Lichen, out TODAY 🎉
The anthology received a starred review from Publisher's Weekly! 🥂 More here, including the lush ToC:
www.apexbookcompany.com/products/eco...
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Hiya, if you're reading for awards / roundups at the end of year, please consider these of mine!
Wiz Duos book 2 - Bring Me Home, Wizard's Tower Press (novella)
wizardstowerpress.com/books-2/nove...
Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike, PodCastle (short story, audio)
podcastle.org/2025/07/29/p...
Wiz Duos book 2 - Bring Me Home, Wizard's Tower Press (novella)
wizardstowerpress.com/books-2/nove...
Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike, PodCastle (short story, audio)
podcastle.org/2025/07/29/p...
PodCastle 902: Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike - PodCastle
Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike E.M. Faulds I remember your mum telling me, after it all went down, that during the lockdowns you washed your hands so often your skin cracked and turned scaly and...
podcastle.org
November 18, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Hiya, if you're reading for awards / roundups at the end of year, please consider these of mine!
Wiz Duos book 2 - Bring Me Home, Wizard's Tower Press (novella)
wizardstowerpress.com/books-2/nove...
Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike, PodCastle (short story, audio)
podcastle.org/2025/07/29/p...
Wiz Duos book 2 - Bring Me Home, Wizard's Tower Press (novella)
wizardstowerpress.com/books-2/nove...
Godzilla as a Young Man Named Mike, PodCastle (short story, audio)
podcastle.org/2025/07/29/p...
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This is about people, about systems, what it takes to make progress, and why being difficult is so important. From fire alarms to hospital beds. From music apps to cars. From climate change to education. Our systems are not serving us well, and it's time to push back.
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The Art of Being Difficult
I want to talk about change, about people, about systems, what it takes to make progress, and why being difficult is so important. From fire alarms to hospital beds. From music apps to cars. From c…
adsei.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:47 AM
This is about people, about systems, what it takes to make progress, and why being difficult is so important. From fire alarms to hospital beds. From music apps to cars. From climate change to education. Our systems are not serving us well, and it's time to push back.
adsei.org/2025/11/17/t...
adsei.org/2025/11/17/t...