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Robert Yune @robertyune.bsky.social · 1d

Bookshop.org is having its anti-prime sale from today until tomorrow. Here's a link for 20% off: refer.bookshop.org/robertstevens

Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.

An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community.

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Robert Yune @robertyune.bsky.social · 5d

I have never smashed the "buy" link faster. It's #bandcampfriday, by the way! At least for an hour and 18 minutes.

Nala Sinephro wrote the soundtrack for The Smashing Machine! This pic is an ad for it on Youtube

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Robert Yune @robertyune.bsky.social · 6d

You could write about how the experiences of being a new parent and debut author are similar...and different? I'd read that.

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Robert Yune @robertyune.bsky.social · 6d

This image has been floating around the internet, so I decided to check for myself. YIKES.

A chart of "interest over time" for the phrase "bankruptcy lawyer" searched for on Google

Robert Yune @robertyune.bsky.social · 8d

Yes

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Robert Yune @robertyune.bsky.social · 14d

I know this is off-brand, but my feelings about this man have long (Pittsburgh) roots.

A photo of Bill Belichick and the caption "Bill Belichick is finding out that coaching college students isn't as easy as dating them."

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Ordinary Notes @hystericalblkns.bsky.social · 21d

If you’re on academia dot edu, let me suggest that you strongly consider deleting your account.

The new TOC from academia dot edu.

By creating an Account with Academia.edu, you grant us a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable license, permission, and consent for Academia.edu to use your Member Content and your personal information (including, but not limited to, your name, voice, signature, photograph, likeness, city, institutional affiliations, citations, mentions, publications, and areas of interest) in any manner, including for the purpose of advertising, selling, or soliciting the use or purchase of Academia.edu's Services.

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Robert Yune @robertyune.bsky.social · 22d

Amazing how time flies. One of my favorite albums during high school and beyond. Holds up pretty well, too!

DJ Shadow holding a promo poster for his album Endtroducing.

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Roy Kesey @roykesey.bsky.social · 22d

Adding my voice to the chorus of those mourning the passing of Dan Wickett. Dzanc was my first publisher and Dan was its heart and soul: tireless on behalf of writers and their work, generous with his time and emotional energy, kind and encouraging to everyone he met. Rest well, old friend.

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Robert Yune @robertyune.bsky.social · 27d

Also, debut launch party in Pgh w/ Bill Lychack is today! 7pm

Events | White Whale Bookstore share.google/VjzRn3oiCq1D...

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Pittsburgh Review of Books @pghreviewofbooks.bsky.social · Sep 5

“We have such a tremendous amount of talent in the city and a lot of incredible publications, but there’s not anything that’s quite like this.”

Thank you to Virginia Linn at Pittsburgh Magazine for chatting with our EIC Ed Simon about PRoB!

www.pittsburghmagazine.com/pittsburgh-r...

Pittsburgh Review of Books Hits the Shelves | Pittsburgh Magazine

The new free literary site is a venture by Carnegie Mellon University with several local partners.

www.pittsburghmagazine.com

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Autumn House Press @autumnhousepress.bsky.social · Sep 4

We're thrilled for the Pittsburgh Review of Books, started by AHP board member Ed Simon!

WESA @wesa.fm · Sep 3

Generations of literary-minded folk have turned to the New York Review of Books and the London Review of Books for criticism, commentary and more. Pittsburgh author Ed Simon said he thought Pittsburgh should join the fun.

Pittsburgh Review of Books offers a new outlet for comment and criticism

Founding editor Ed Simon discusses the brand-new Pittsburgh Review of Books.

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David_j_roth @davidjroth.bsky.social · Sep 4

We took the paywall down on this one. defector.com/how-the-fuck...

How Are You Supposed To Get The COVID Vaccine Now? An Explainer | Defector

As the muggy malaise of summer winds down, you might find yourself interested in taking advantage of one of several safe and proven vaccines to help protect you from the inevitable brumal surge of res...

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WESA @wesa.fm · Sep 3

Generations of literary-minded folk have turned to the New York Review of Books and the London Review of Books for criticism, commentary and more. Pittsburgh author Ed Simon said he thought Pittsburgh should join the fun.

Pittsburgh Review of Books offers a new outlet for comment and criticism

Founding editor Ed Simon discusses the brand-new Pittsburgh Review of Books.

buff.ly

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Autumn House Press @autumnhousepress.bsky.social · Sep 3

We're looking forward to hanging out with @alternatehistories.bsky.social this Saturday for National Read-a-Book-Day (September 6 from 12-4p)!

Also, huge thanks to Alternate Histories for naming us the recipient for their Give Back program for September and donating 10% of their sales to AHP! 🧡

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Robert Yune @robertyune.bsky.social · Sep 3

I have been looking forward to this book release for years now. Can't wait to see two of my favorite writers in one place!

Tyler McAndrew "My Prisoner & Other Stories" (w/ William Lychack) book release party. Thurs Sept 11 from 7-9pm. Details at White Whale Books' website.

Robert Yune @robertyune.bsky.social · Sep 2

Lol.

A headline from Yahoo sports about UNC football being good.

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Cheryl Lynn Eaton @cheryllynneaton.bsky.social · Sep 1

I'm probably never going to be hired by Marvel again due to pointing this out, but anything produced by AI is stolen work. It is utilizing existing art without credit or payment. Google is scraping the hard work of creative professionals and remixing it.

Evan Von Doom (@ NYCC) @evanvondoom.bsky.social · Sep 1

Marvel wasn't seeing a dime from me outside of Ultimates, and it seems that will continue to be the case. "I know this is dangerous, but look how quirky this is 🤪" is a piss poor take from one of your lead editors and shows zero commitment to defend the artists you're working with. Shame and ugly.

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Dave Karpf @davekarpf.bsky.social · Aug 29

The single most important thing to understand about digital futurism is this:

When the digital future that Sam Altman ( or Elon, or Andreessen, etc) predicts fails to materialize, he doesn’t have to give the money back.

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Robert Yune @robertyune.bsky.social · Aug 28

Maybe you just haven't found your darkness yet, dude.

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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · Aug 26

We are creating a Spanish language section on The Rumpus, for original creative work written in Spanish and are looking for a volunteer editor for this section. If this could be you, please send a brief letter of interest to [email protected] by Tuesday, September 2nd!

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Adam Clay @adamclay.bsky.social · Aug 22

wondering if there are any literary agents here that might be down to Zoom into a class? or if anyone knows an agent who might be a good match, let me know?

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Robert Yune @robertyune.bsky.social · Aug 21

Awesome. Congratulations!

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Dan Chaon @danchaon.bsky.social · Aug 20

Only 4 more days to enter Holt's pre-order sweepstakes thing! If you don't unfortunate things might happen to me. Just kidding Holt would never hurt me it is my friend. But PLEASE PLEASE Pre-order ONE OF US for chance to win prize! Here is information-->
read.macmillan.com/promo/oneofu...

Preorder Dan Chaon's new book, ONE OF US

One of Us Sweepstakes

read.macmillan.com

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · Aug 20

There’s still time to sign-up for tomorrow night’s session of Comics For People Who Can’t Draw! writers.com/course/comic...

Comics for People Who Can’t Draw!: The One-Day Workshop | Writers.com

Comic strip artists rely much more on creativity than on artistic skill. In this workshop, you'll learn all the tools you need to make fun and engaging comic strips—even if your drawing level is "stic...

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