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Moira Young

@moirayoungwriter.bsky.social

Writer. Blood Red Road etc. Working on a thing.

203 Followers  |  127 Following  |  56 Posts  |  Joined: 19.09.2023  |  2.1382

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Hi Lisa Nandy! Iโ€™m a BAFTA winner from a small town. Instead of asinine questions like this, why not tell us how we can continue to make a living in the eviscerated creative sector over which you notionally preside?

31.10.2025 07:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1301    ๐Ÿ” 302    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 19    ๐Ÿ“Œ 30

Despite the headline itโ€™s not George RR Martin personally going for them cos heโ€™s rich and famous. Itโ€™s all of us.

The test case used his work, but itโ€™s about the plain-as-day issue that ANY generative AI ignores and infringes copyright, by passing off.

Thatโ€™s a win for basic law.

30.10.2025 09:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 706    ๐Ÿ” 213    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 10

Youโ€™re an inspiration, Mel. โค๏ธ

30.10.2025 13:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"

28.10.2025 10:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19583    ๐Ÿ” 7567    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 264    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1340

Canโ€™t wait to see it! Congratulations!

28.10.2025 08:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you're new to @bsky.app and you're wondering where all the sci-fi and fantasy folks are, this starter pack contains a lot of great people to follow: go.bsky.app/Pmq3Moa

27.10.2025 15:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 56    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

๐Ÿ˜˜

25.10.2025 09:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The home of the O'Donovan family is being used as a polling station in Coolmoyne, Co Tipperary. Around 250 people are eligible to vote at the house and after they cast their ballot, they will be treated to a cup of tea, a slice of apple or rhubarb tart, or a scone | More: rte.ie/b/1540324

24.10.2025 10:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 883    ๐Ÿ” 226    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 24    ๐Ÿ“Œ 148

I missed your great news! MEL!! Congratulations!! X

24.10.2025 14:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's interesting that we *rightly* view the Louvre Heist as a crime when a physical asset (i.e., a rich person's property) has been taken without consent, but AI art/music based off real artists work is simply 'the future' with no recourse for credit, let alone royalty payments.

20.10.2025 06:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A cup of tea and two books on a tartan rug. The top book is Write Your Cozy Mystery by Rachel Ward, and the second The Missing Heirloom Mystery.

A cup of tea and two books on a tartan rug. The top book is Write Your Cozy Mystery by Rachel Ward, and the second The Missing Heirloom Mystery.

As the nights draw in, you might be thinking of writing that book you've been planning. If so, my Write Your Cozy Mystery gives practical advice and useful exercises to help you on your way. www.amazon.co.uk/Write-Your-C...

19.10.2025 06:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Love it. Happy birthday! X

17.10.2025 13:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In the footsteps of giants - BBC News One of the longest sets of dinosaur footprints in the world has been discovered in a limestone quarry near Bicester, in Oxfordshire, England.

The Dinosaur Superhighway.

14.10.2025 09:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 137    ๐Ÿ” 37    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

"Meanwhile the Cosmos is rich beyond measure: the total number of stars in the universe is greater than all the grains of sand on all the beaches of the planet Earth."

-Carl Sagan, Cosmos

13.10.2025 01:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 338    ๐Ÿ” 48    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Diane Keaton and James Caan on set of THE GODFATHER (1972).

12.10.2025 17:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bob Dylan wanted his managerโ€™s wife, Sally Grossman, to appear on the cover of his 1965 album. The photo was taken at her home in Woodstock, N.Y.

โ€œBringing It All Back Home,โ€

13.10.2025 03:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ptiny

Ptiny

Cavern

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Big thanks to everyone whoโ€™s purchased original art in the Adventuremice shop!

Even if you donโ€™t want to buy anything, feel free to browse and see how the illustrations look before theyโ€™re scanned to go into the book. (Go visit before I take down the sold illustrations)

Adventuremice.com >Shop

13.10.2025 07:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 62    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Whatever that praying means for you, get it done. That includes scientifically cheering for her wellbeing. Donโ€™t fuss about it, just make good thoughts for a good woman.

07.10.2025 23:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 560    ๐Ÿ” 180    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrowโ€™s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me ๐Ÿ‘ŒWeโ€™re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. Itโ€™s been a roaring success. For every โ‚ฌ1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got โ‚ฌ1.46 back. Canโ€™t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrowโ€™s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me ๐Ÿ‘ŒWeโ€™re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. Itโ€™s been a roaring success. For every โ‚ฌ1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got โ‚ฌ1.46 back. Canโ€™t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

Damn. This is amazing. ยฃ325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

06.10.2025 22:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15594    ๐Ÿ” 5296    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 130    ๐Ÿ“Œ 805

Warrior and legend.

05.10.2025 13:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 639    ๐Ÿ” 184    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 29    ๐Ÿ“Œ 8

Youโ€™re talking extreme disturbance here. I like it.

02.10.2025 12:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The settlement website in the Bartz v Anthropic class action is now live: www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com.

It includes comprehensive information about the case and settlement, including a searchable tool to see if your books are included in the settlement and a claim form.

02.10.2025 09:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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A quiet corner of Caithness

30.09.2025 14:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Boathouse at Keiss Harbour, Caithness

29.09.2025 07:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bath & Bristol people!๐Ÿ“ข

Join my co-author Philip Reeve and me THIS SUNDAY, 28 Sept, for Adventuremice story and drawing shenanigans at The Guildhall!

Bring along your sketchbook if you'd like us to have a peek! ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿญ

Tickets: bathboxoffice.org.uk/whats-on/bfc...

#BathKidsLitFest

25.09.2025 18:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Eleven years since we lost this legend. This remains my favourite of his books, highly recommended.

09.09.2025 07:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Calling ALL SCHOOLS ๐Ÿ“ข

Next month I will be doing a FREE virtual webinar with @waterstoneskids.bsky.social

Yrs 5 -7, presenting #MidnightTreasure & #WolfCrown, just in time for Halloween! Courage, hope & how to tell your own story.

Sign up below + pls share!

www.waterstones.com/events/virtu...

09.09.2025 11:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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AI Company Anthropic Settles for $1.5 Billion in Authorsโ€™ Lawsuit AI company Anthropic, the maker of Claude, has announced it will pay $1.5 billion in a settlement reached on August 26, 2025 with authors in a class action suit, Bartz v. Anthropic PBC, who accusedโ€ฆ

AI Company Anthropic Settles for $1.5 Billion in Authorsโ€™ Lawsuit

05.09.2025 21:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Can't resist a regency romance? Then don't! Our Bodice-Ripping Book Group with @mrbsemporium.bsky.social encourages you to give into your desires; come and discuss all things swoon-worthy with fellow regency romance fans โค๐Ÿ”ฅ no1royalcrescent.org.uk/whats-on/

#bookgroup #janeausten #bathuk

12.08.2025 09:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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โ€œOf course I talk to myself. I like a good speaker, and I appreciate an intelligent audience.โ€

Dorothy Parker
August 22, 1893 โ€“ June 7, 1967.

Richard Avedon: Dorothy Parker & her Poodle (1958)

23.08.2025 00:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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