Jessica writes "some messed-up stuff"

"Both," she said, being a wiseass.

The first volume, NIGHT'S MASTER, is a novel of interconnected short stories. So I say start there. You'll learn quickly enough if it's working for you.

I ADORE the Flat Earth series!

Gette Hesse, "Another Face." Cruel. Gross. Not my thing at all. Loved it.

“Why do you want to shit on entire swathes of human endeavor and wreck the planet while you’re doing it? Why are you so determined to be awful and amoral? Everything about your priorities is messed up, and you should all be heartily ashamed, abashed and embarrassed.”

Finished reading my latest draft of a novel. A note I actually wrote to myself is: "This section needs more drama."

Thanks, me. That's helpful.

Me isn't wrong, per se, but sheesh.
#writing

ON REPENTANCE AND REPAIR, by @theradr.bsky.social

Read this one for Lent. Resonated like a gong. Highly recommend.
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BUT NOT TOO BOLD, by @hachepueyo.bsky.social

I mean, who doesn't love a good spider monster? (Though I confess part of me still sees Anatema as Miss Spider from JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH).
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SHE WHO KNOWS, by @nnedi.bsky.social

Picked this up at random from the library, and now have to find the next books in the series.
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STORYTELLER: A TANITH LEE TRIBUTE ANTHOLOGY, edited by @thisjulieday.bsky.social

Did this one for #Tanuary this year. Always amazes me the different ways other people respond to my favorite author.
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OPERA WARS, by @caitlinvincent.bsky.social

I've said before that in 2018 I tried to get into opera, and I'm still trying. This book is accessible and funny and relevant to anyone in a creative field, believe me.
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Blue text on white background says "2025: What I Read"

I'm going to see how long I can keep this thread up.

I know I'm starting late, but it has just been one of those years so far.

My newest short story got its first rejection. NGL, this one kinda stings.

If you are an author or editor at *ANY* level -- from beginner to jaded old veteran like me, click through to the article Todd's posting about, take 2 minutes, and email them to let them know you opt out. Will save us all time having to mount yet a 577th class-action suit down the road.

I just posted a link in the @readercon.bsky.social Discord. I shall send an email to one of the volunteer leaders now.

Massachusetts folks: call or email your state rep and urge them to vote YES on H.3594. It's passed in the Senate--let's get this done.

It was a beautiful day today so I walked to the market, Vonnegut-style, with my blue parasol. I saw two robins and some dogs. I bought a tasty wrap. I breathed fresh air and saw real colors and now I have to make an appointment for a root canal.

On my TBR!

I did it, too! The people answering the phones were very nice; my nervousness thanks them.

Thanks, Wordpress, for taking the time from your busy day to tell me that traffic to my website is down this month. I needed that information, it made my day, and it was just so sweet of you to think of me.

Elizabeth Warren: "I am a hard no on a supplemental. This is not a war the American people want us to engage in. This is not a war that makes us safer ... No. No more money. The only thing Congress has the power to do is to stop actions like this through the power of the purse."

Grammarly should get fucked

The briefing is happening now on IG!
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For all of you who hoped I'd write a mermaid story, but despaired of it happening, I have good news!

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My 15yo and I watched Fackham Hall this weekend because we are Damian Lewis stans. I could have done with far fewer fart jokes, and more of JRR Tolkien.

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Massachusetts! Today @massaabb.bsky.social members are at the State House for a day of advocacy. Contact your reps and watch the 1230 press conference here www.instagram.com/nosycrow?igs...

MASSACHUSETTS FRIENDS: this is TODAY!!!

Head over to IG and show your support for the freedom to read in MA:
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12:30 press briefing hosted by Nosy Crow US: www.instagram.com/nosycrowus/

A bright red cardinal sits on top of the Sideview mirror of a car

The Cardinal jumps down to look at himself in the mirror

The cardinal begins furiously attacking his reflection in the mirror

“Look at that bird”

A Play In Three Acts

To all my fellow residents of Massachusetts do I send greetings today!

Do you like books, reading, and the freedom to read whatever the hell you want?

Check this out:
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God, I forgot how boring the first movie is. #XFilesRewatch