May Chong 🇲🇾
@maychong.bsky.social
(she/her) Bi Malaysian poet/speculative writer in Apparition Lit, Fantasy Magazine, Uncanny Magazine, Strange Horizons. Not the food journo.
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May Chong 🇲🇾
@maychong.bsky.social
· Feb 24
If you made it over here - hello! I'm May, a Malaysian poet and speculative writer. Here's where you can read my work:
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Am reading EXORDIA by Seth Dickinson and came across this quote ripe for the moment:
"only weasels play trolley games. Heroes jump down there and start pulling people off the tracks. Heroes pass laws regulating better trolley brakes. That’s how you make a society."
"only weasels play trolley games. Heroes jump down there and start pulling people off the tracks. Heroes pass laws regulating better trolley brakes. That’s how you make a society."
November 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Am reading EXORDIA by Seth Dickinson and came across this quote ripe for the moment:
"only weasels play trolley games. Heroes jump down there and start pulling people off the tracks. Heroes pass laws regulating better trolley brakes. That’s how you make a society."
"only weasels play trolley games. Heroes jump down there and start pulling people off the tracks. Heroes pass laws regulating better trolley brakes. That’s how you make a society."
Was rummaging about looking for some digital reading material and found something I think my 5-year-old self would be Very Excited about :D
November 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Was rummaging about looking for some digital reading material and found something I think my 5-year-old self would be Very Excited about :D
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Boosting this post for all the English-to-Japanese translators who may be qualified and interested to do this project.
It would've been of my interest to be in touch with the OP, but unfortunately, I'm completely loaded with work right now.
(H/T to @andyuehara.bsky.social for the info. 😊)
It would've been of my interest to be in touch with the OP, but unfortunately, I'm completely loaded with work right now.
(H/T to @andyuehara.bsky.social for the info. 😊)
If you are (or know) someone who'd be down to do EN>JP translation for a ~300 page 18+ queer comic in the near future please let me know! Paid work of course, thank you so much ✌️💕
November 8, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Boosting this post for all the English-to-Japanese translators who may be qualified and interested to do this project.
It would've been of my interest to be in touch with the OP, but unfortunately, I'm completely loaded with work right now.
(H/T to @andyuehara.bsky.social for the info. 😊)
It would've been of my interest to be in touch with the OP, but unfortunately, I'm completely loaded with work right now.
(H/T to @andyuehara.bsky.social for the info. 😊)
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Seek to understand intimacy without sex.
Start with some vulnerability (with a partner) and work from there.
Start with some vulnerability (with a partner) and work from there.
7. As a mentor to younger people, what’s one piece of advice about sex would give them?
November 7, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Seek to understand intimacy without sex.
Start with some vulnerability (with a partner) and work from there.
Start with some vulnerability (with a partner) and work from there.
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2025 Eligibility List
passion is my graphic design. art behind the text for Uncertain Sons by @cdsart.bsky.social. thanks in advance if you read (or have already read) any of these this year. much appreciated. will add links or other details at some point maybe.
passion is my graphic design. art behind the text for Uncertain Sons by @cdsart.bsky.social. thanks in advance if you read (or have already read) any of these this year. much appreciated. will add links or other details at some point maybe.
November 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
2025 Eligibility List
passion is my graphic design. art behind the text for Uncertain Sons by @cdsart.bsky.social. thanks in advance if you read (or have already read) any of these this year. much appreciated. will add links or other details at some point maybe.
passion is my graphic design. art behind the text for Uncertain Sons by @cdsart.bsky.social. thanks in advance if you read (or have already read) any of these this year. much appreciated. will add links or other details at some point maybe.
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17-year-old idol Fujisaki Azu is out of a job after her group, HEROINES, dismissed her for a "severe contractual violation." The announcement came two days after she shared a picture that Netizens say proves she - gasp! - has a boyfriend.
buff.ly/DPkGYJY
buff.ly/DPkGYJY
Japanese Idol Fired After Alleged Boyfriend's Picture Caught in Cup's Reflection - Unseen Japan
The controversy renews the debate around the implied (and, sometimes, contractual) rule that idols don't deserve a personal life.
unseen-japan.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
17-year-old idol Fujisaki Azu is out of a job after her group, HEROINES, dismissed her for a "severe contractual violation." The announcement came two days after she shared a picture that Netizens say proves she - gasp! - has a boyfriend.
buff.ly/DPkGYJY
buff.ly/DPkGYJY
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Oh hey so... this is a thing now! Reminder that any content about trans folks is often labelled as p0rnographic and any critique of fascy governments as radical or violent – so choose wisely! 🙃
Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
November 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Oh hey so... this is a thing now! Reminder that any content about trans folks is often labelled as p0rnographic and any critique of fascy governments as radical or violent – so choose wisely! 🙃
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From "Baahubali - The Eternal War - Part 1" (Indian movie, 2027).
Co-produced with French animation studio Alcyde, and several "Arcane" artists.
Directed by Ishan Shukla ("Star Wars Visions" S2, "Schirkoa" Indian-French movie...).
Full trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdUP...
Co-produced with French animation studio Alcyde, and several "Arcane" artists.
Directed by Ishan Shukla ("Star Wars Visions" S2, "Schirkoa" Indian-French movie...).
Full trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdUP...
November 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
From "Baahubali - The Eternal War - Part 1" (Indian movie, 2027).
Co-produced with French animation studio Alcyde, and several "Arcane" artists.
Directed by Ishan Shukla ("Star Wars Visions" S2, "Schirkoa" Indian-French movie...).
Full trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdUP...
Co-produced with French animation studio Alcyde, and several "Arcane" artists.
Directed by Ishan Shukla ("Star Wars Visions" S2, "Schirkoa" Indian-French movie...).
Full trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdUP...
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PLEASE vote in local elections–mayors (of small towns, even), board members, etc. They have a direct effect on your life AND are currently the last line of defense against destructive federal policies. In many places so few people vote for city council etc. that your 1 vote can change the result
November 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
PLEASE vote in local elections–mayors (of small towns, even), board members, etc. They have a direct effect on your life AND are currently the last line of defense against destructive federal policies. In many places so few people vote for city council etc. that your 1 vote can change the result
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Something to be thankful for, Space Unicorns! Uncanny Magazine Issue 67 Part 1 is LIVE ON YOUR INTERNET! So begins YEAR 12!!! buff.ly/yEqnVQ3
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Something to be thankful for, Space Unicorns! Uncanny Magazine Issue 67 Part 1 is LIVE ON YOUR INTERNET! So begins YEAR 12!!! buff.ly/yEqnVQ3
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UK folks, THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR is a monthly Kindle deal for November: just 99p! Often this sort of deal leads to price-matching at other online retailers, too. Happy reading!
November 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
UK folks, THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR is a monthly Kindle deal for November: just 99p! Often this sort of deal leads to price-matching at other online retailers, too. Happy reading!
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Song of Spores is launching TODAY, read the many fun quotes from the book in this thread and enjoy!
The preorders link is already down, you can buy here -
From publisher:
www.brokeneyebooks.com/catalog/p/so...
Amzn US: amzn.to/3LkmdJC
Bookshop: bookshop.org/a/14302/9781... (associate links)
The preorders link is already down, you can buy here -
From publisher:
www.brokeneyebooks.com/catalog/p/so...
Amzn US: amzn.to/3LkmdJC
Bookshop: bookshop.org/a/14302/9781... (associate links)
Okay let's do something trans, autistic and FUN, because I need it... and you might need it too 😮
Give me a page number and I give you a quote from my upcoming book SONG OF SPORES!
My e-ARC has pages from 3 to 202.
(Preorders here: www.brokeneyebooks.com/store/c62/So... )
Give me a page number and I give you a quote from my upcoming book SONG OF SPORES!
My e-ARC has pages from 3 to 202.
(Preorders here: www.brokeneyebooks.com/store/c62/So... )
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Song of Spores is launching TODAY, read the many fun quotes from the book in this thread and enjoy!
The preorders link is already down, you can buy here -
From publisher:
www.brokeneyebooks.com/catalog/p/so...
Amzn US: amzn.to/3LkmdJC
Bookshop: bookshop.org/a/14302/9781... (associate links)
The preorders link is already down, you can buy here -
From publisher:
www.brokeneyebooks.com/catalog/p/so...
Amzn US: amzn.to/3LkmdJC
Bookshop: bookshop.org/a/14302/9781... (associate links)
Was cleaning out some old photos today.
I still feel this is Zoffy’s crowning moment of glory, in any and all mediums, and I cannot be convinced otherwise.
(In the Malay translation he says something like “requesting permission not to let the enemy damn our homeland, sir”, which. 👌😔💯 )
I still feel this is Zoffy’s crowning moment of glory, in any and all mediums, and I cannot be convinced otherwise.
(In the Malay translation he says something like “requesting permission not to let the enemy damn our homeland, sir”, which. 👌😔💯 )
November 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Was cleaning out some old photos today.
I still feel this is Zoffy’s crowning moment of glory, in any and all mediums, and I cannot be convinced otherwise.
(In the Malay translation he says something like “requesting permission not to let the enemy damn our homeland, sir”, which. 👌😔💯 )
I still feel this is Zoffy’s crowning moment of glory, in any and all mediums, and I cannot be convinced otherwise.
(In the Malay translation he says something like “requesting permission not to let the enemy damn our homeland, sir”, which. 👌😔💯 )
Super Sentai Series to end after this season
Who are the Power Rangers going to get content from now?
soranews24.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Don’t remember the last COVID booster being that stingy. Ow.
October 31, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Don’t remember the last COVID booster being that stingy. Ow.
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Set fire to the venue where your poetic rival/nemesis is having a reading. Just like Frost is rumored to have done.
October 30, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Set fire to the venue where your poetic rival/nemesis is having a reading. Just like Frost is rumored to have done.
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There are people who say “I would sell my soul to write a book that good” who aren’t willing to write the four or five shitty books that stand between them and the good one.
October 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
There are people who say “I would sell my soul to write a book that good” who aren’t willing to write the four or five shitty books that stand between them and the good one.
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Ohhh Andrea Gibson ;(
July 16, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Ohhh Andrea Gibson ;(
Stomach monsters, or Stomon for short.
【再版出来】『戦国時代のハラノムシ 『針聞書』のゆかいな病魔たち』（長野仁／東昇 編） x.gd/Cn3x9 戦国時代の医学書『針聞書』に描かれた、人の体内にひそんで病気をひき起こすと考えられていたキテレツでキモカワイイ63匹の虫のオールカラー画集。九州国立博物館の一番人気です。
October 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Stomach monsters, or Stomon for short.
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For no particular reason I’m thinking about game studios who fire their entire narrative team after six years of development because their CEO is a delusional malignant narcissist who is all-in on AI.
I wish them all the luck they deserve.
I wish them all the luck they deserve.
October 24, 2025 at 11:57 PM
For no particular reason I’m thinking about game studios who fire their entire narrative team after six years of development because their CEO is a delusional malignant narcissist who is all-in on AI.
I wish them all the luck they deserve.
I wish them all the luck they deserve.
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From the Larchives: The Rocky Horus Picture Scroll. One of my favorite works. I had the assistance of an Egyptology PhD student to translate the Time Warp phonetically. Enjoy :)
October 23, 2025 at 3:25 AM
From the Larchives: The Rocky Horus Picture Scroll. One of my favorite works. I had the assistance of an Egyptology PhD student to translate the Time Warp phonetically. Enjoy :)
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MASS EFFECT SIGNING
@spielessen.bsky.social starts tomorrow! 🤩 Come and find us at Hall 2 2D541, and join us on Saturday at 1pm for a special signing with @ithayla.bsky.social & @ericlang.bsky.social, the game designers for Mass Effect The Board Game!🎲
#masseffect #boardgames
#masseffect #boardgames
October 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
MASS EFFECT SIGNING
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Campaign started for @roguestarmag.bsky.social. If we meet our $1200 goal, we'll be able to pay authors SFWA pro rates for fiction (one previously unpublished story quarterly) starting January 2026. www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti... (re-posted w/corrected link) #signalboost #writers #authors
Get Ready for Rogue Star Magazine
From Tonya R. Moore - Get Ready for Rogue Star Magazine
www.backerkit.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Campaign started for @roguestarmag.bsky.social. If we meet our $1200 goal, we'll be able to pay authors SFWA pro rates for fiction (one previously unpublished story quarterly) starting January 2026. www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti... (re-posted w/corrected link) #signalboost #writers #authors
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Reminder that za/um is made up of businesspeople that stole disco elysium from the creators, kicked them out of the company, are currently suing them, and are making a mobile game of disco elysium
Do not pay money for DE, and do not give za/um a cent otherwise
www.newsweek.com/entertainmen...
Do not pay money for DE, and do not give za/um a cent otherwise
www.newsweek.com/entertainmen...
March 16, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Reminder that za/um is made up of businesspeople that stole disco elysium from the creators, kicked them out of the company, are currently suing them, and are making a mobile game of disco elysium
Do not pay money for DE, and do not give za/um a cent otherwise
www.newsweek.com/entertainmen...
Do not pay money for DE, and do not give za/um a cent otherwise
www.newsweek.com/entertainmen...
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The Ultimate FFXIV Cookbook Vol. 2 is now available! 🍳
Create cuisine inspired by the world of #FFXIV, featuring incredible flavors from across the First, Old Sharlayan, Elpis, Tural, and more!
Order now from the SE Store or participating retailers 📖 sqex.to/9rchI
Create cuisine inspired by the world of #FFXIV, featuring incredible flavors from across the First, Old Sharlayan, Elpis, Tural, and more!
Order now from the SE Store or participating retailers 📖 sqex.to/9rchI
October 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Ultimate FFXIV Cookbook Vol. 2 is now available! 🍳
Create cuisine inspired by the world of #FFXIV, featuring incredible flavors from across the First, Old Sharlayan, Elpis, Tural, and more!
Order now from the SE Store or participating retailers 📖 sqex.to/9rchI
Create cuisine inspired by the world of #FFXIV, featuring incredible flavors from across the First, Old Sharlayan, Elpis, Tural, and more!
Order now from the SE Store or participating retailers 📖 sqex.to/9rchI