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Hello [Author Name], I recently came across [book title] and, to be honest… it didn't feel like "just another book". It felt like a rare work that makes you stop and think, "Wow, this is something special." That's why I'm contacting you: I work with over [X+] passionate book clubs and readers, communities both online and offline. When we introduce a book like yours, it has a huge impact, sparking exciting discussions, authentic reviews, and readers who spread your story far beyond the usual channels. I've noticed that [Book Title] has received [X reviews/sales figures] since its release. That's a good start, but I know our readers would really love your story. With its [insert: originality, emotional depth, suspense, humor, etc.], it's exactly the kind of book that sparks conversation and captivates readers. If that sounds interesting to you, you don't need to write a long reply; a simple "Interested" is enough, and we can get started. No pressure, no hassle, just readers who are excited to discover and celebrate your work. Warm regards, Maria P. Stephen

Geez, the book spammers aren't even trying anymore.

(Bonus: this email was originally in German)

A Spaceship Name Generator inspired by The Culture and John Scalzi Need a starship name with a personality? Our generator creates names inspired by Iain M. Banks and John Scalzi, moving beyond standard military tropes.

Inasmuch as I explicitly model my starship names in the Interdependency series on what Iain Banks was doing in The Culture, my presence in this headline is superfluous; nevertheless I will take it

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Scientific American’s Best Fiction of 2025 The 10 best fiction books of 2025, explore far-off planets, future climate catastrophes and more

When the Moon Hits Your Eye shows up on this list from @sciam.bsky.social, which absolutely delights me, come see what else made the list

www.scientificamerican.com/article/scie...

Best Science Fiction Books in eBooks of 2025 | Rakuten Kobo Canada Journey into the future and beyond with the best science fiction books of 2025. Check out eBooks of the best books of the year with Rakuten Kobo today.

INTERESTINGLY, I'm also on the Canadian version of Kobo's Best Science Fiction of 2025 list, but for When the Moon Hits Your Eye. I'm delighted to have covered all the bases!

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Best Science Fiction Books in eBooks of 2025 | Rakuten Kobo United States Journey into the future and beyond with the best science fiction books of 2025. Check out eBooks of the best books of the year with Rakuten Kobo today.

The Shattering Peace is a US @kobobooks.bsky.social Best Science Fiction pick for 2025, joining books by @maryrobinettekowal.com, @yumewrites.bsky.social, @aptshadow.bsky.social, @annaleen.bsky.social, @bingewriting.bsky.social and more!

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Yes! Also, go live and film them, try getting their license plates, ask the victim to shout their name, do everything you can so they can’t disappear their victim, and can be found when this regime is flushed out. Then send this info to the ACLU, and any other human rights advocacy group.

If you witness masked individuals who refuse to identify themselves while accosting another person, call 911 Immediately.
As soon as you are safe, call 911. This is a critical and potentially life-threatening situation that requires a professional law enforcement response.

It's not a paradox if you treat it as a social contract.
If you are not tolerant to us, we will not tolerate you.

Paradox of tolerance - Wikipedia

Popper is the one who authored the idea/concept in the first place. The idea dates back to 1945.

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#GVerse Anti-ICE protesters SHUT DOWN Nola City Counsil Meeting, after demanding to speak about #FuckICE in New Orleans and city collaboration. City Counsil shut down the public comment and left!

Meta and Google want to free you from screens — by putting one in front of your eyes at all times.

This week @hypervisible.blacksky.app joins @parismarx.com to discuss the anti-social world they’re trying to create through mass adoption of smart glasses.

Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/298_...

in love

Woman Hailed as Hero for Smashing Man's Meta Smart Glasses on Subway A New York subway rider has accused a woman of breaking his Meta smart glasses. She was later hailed as a hero.

In terms of what’s understood to be socially acceptable behavior, normalizing the filming/taking pictures of people in public who are minding their own business (and putting it online) is one of the worst developments of the past 15 years.

According to a new study, members of Congressional leadership perform 47% better in stock market trades than their rank-and-file peers, thanks to access to nonpublic information.

Today would be a great day to ban ALL elected officials from trading stock, don't you think?

A war criminal without a war It's just murder.

"When there’s no war, you aren’t committing war crimes when you kill people indiscriminately. You’re just a straight-up murderer."

Eyebright | The Wildlife Trusts Eyebright has small, white flowers with purple veins and yellow centres. It likes short grasslands, from clifftops to heaths, and is one of a number of species and hybrids that are hard to tell apart.

Eyebright is a pretty little plant, as can be seen in the photo on this page. #herbChat www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-exp...

NEW: Carol Loennig tells Nicoll Wallace on MSNOW that the DOJ intends to try and indict Letitia James a THIRD time.

The trouble with that is these multiple tries help James prove her vindictive and selective prosecution bid, and bolster a case to get the grand jury materials.

YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer Why the failure to indict Letitia James is a big deal

Yesterday, a federal grand jury refused DOJ’s request to return an indictment against NY Attorney General Letitia James. This is a big deal. I explain why. (And if anyone has tips for managing my current hair static situation, 🆘 ‼️) youtube.com/shorts/sauSN...

DOJ claims it has the power to decide who gets Trump’s sweeping 2020 pardon The Justice Department is deciding who's covered by extremely vague pardons.

Trump delegating presidential pardon decisions to DOJ is lazy and dangerous. As former Pardon Attorney @lawyeroyer.com said, “When I was at the Justice Department, we would have taken the position that the president could not delegate the decision about who’s covered” by a pardon.

I’m glad CBS/Paramount lost the bid to buy HBO.

I don’t want to see a reboot of Game of Thrones where the Whitewalkers are written as patriots who just want to make Westeros great again.

Techdirt Podcast Episode 439: The Resonant Computing Manifesto Support us on Patreon » Earlier today, we joined in announcing the Resonant Computing Manifesto: a call for restoring a culture of technology that empowers users and enriches their lives…

Techdirt Podcast Episode 439: The Resonant Computing Manifesto
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/12/05/techdirt-podcast-episode-439-the-resonant-computing-manifesto/

Carney's 'Critical Conservation Corridor' came out of nowhere. What is it? The announcement of a protected area in northwest BC that would be tied to huge new mining and infrastructure project caught many by surprise — including the project’s own proponents.

ICYMI: @arnokopecky.bsky.social gets to the bottom of one of the most fascinating and under-covered stories to come out of the "major projects" announcements so far.

Federal net-zero body falling apart in wake of Alberta-Ottawa deal Two prominent members of the Net-Zero Advisory Body, including its chair, have resigned this week, citing a lack of influence over a government that’s increasingly pulling back on climate action.

Ignored since the federal election, an arms-length expert body set up to advise the federal government on the energy transition is collapsing.
The latest pipeline agreement between Canada and Alberta representing the final straw for two members. @woodsideful.bsky.social reports

Federal net-zero body falling apart in wake of Alberta-Ottawa deal Two prominent members of the Net-Zero Advisory Body, including its chair, have resigned this week, citing a lack of influence over a government that’s increasingly pulling back on climate action.

The Net-Zero Advisory Body is *legally* mandated to consult on Canada’s climate plans but has been completely ignored by Carney and Dabrusin. It appears that it is being bled dry — and now two of its most prominent members have quit in frustration.

Vancouver cuts to housing retrofits will be 'responsible for lost lives' Funding for the city's existing buildings retrofit program was nixed in a last-minute amendment brought forward by ABC Councillor Lenny Zhou to Mayor Ken Sim's controversial 2026 budget.

The word 'retrofit' is insufficient to explain the programs Vancouver's ABC party is cutting, said planning Holly Caggiano, a professor at UBC. "It kind of makes it sound like this is a luxury, but cooling and living in a safe home is a human right." www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/04/n...

Ford strips protections from Wasaga Beach to sell for development Under its controversial omnibus Bill 68, more than one per cent of the park — with some estimates suggesting up to 60 per cent — has been removed from protection. Wasaga Beach is the province’s most v...

The Ford government has stripped protection from parts of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park to sell the land for redevelopment — despite thousands of public objections from critics who say it puts sensitive ecosystems and endangered species at risk. @matinsarfraz.bsky.social for @nationalobserver.com

this is really it — this case isn't about the legitimacy of birthright citizenship or the 14th amendment, it's about the legitimacy of the court, and any ruling that doesn't uphold the former decides the latter

JUST NOW: "This is like Alice in Wonderland", Judge Breyer says when trying to get the DOJ to explain to him why what happened in CA is a "rebellion" justifying the deployment of the National Guard. "Words just mean what you want them to mean?"

Lower court judges are trying desperately to maintain the rule of law, and uphold the constitution. It is unfortunate that when these cases get to the MAGA 6 SCROTUS they find pretzel logic to overturn perfect & sane judicial findings! The MAGA 6 need to be tried for treason!
#ImpeachMAGA6Justices

The last, best description of Trump from British writer Nate White.