Cropped art by Jimmy Makepeace of the Mongol nomad Goatskin standing at combat ready, a friend at her back, as the disembodied head of a statue spews violet light from its eyes.
Overlaid are captions. Along the top reads "Just Launched on Backerkit. New Edge Sword & Sorcery 2026 is live"
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When I went to the DR last year I was advised to bring small denominations of USD for tipping; you might want to check if that's the norm, or if you should get local cash at the airport when you land.
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but then what song would the bridgerton fanedits use for their thirsty pollin tiktoks?!
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Cover of SuperCanucks: An Anthology of Canadian Small-Town Superheroes. Edited by Matthew D. Del Papa and Andy W. Taylor. Available March 21, 2026.
Final proof is done and on its way to the printers. Your friendly reminder SuperCanucks is available for pre-order via @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social and the publisher @latitude46pub.bsky.social or online through Indigo/Chapters and Amazon. Release date is March 21, 2026.
04.02.2026 20:49 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
*adds one more to the TBR list*
03.02.2026 13:56 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 1
Help sustain the work of the best, the oldest and currently the only bi+ womenβs publication in the world!
BWQ is a free resource, available online and in print to readers globally. What started as a local newsletter more than four decades ago has expanded to a global publication!
03.02.2026 07:09 β π 1 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0
That's some big Casey Lawrence energy right there.
31.01.2026 11:49 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Some battles are worth standing tall for, no matter the cost.
Casey Lawrence (she/they) has a PhD from Trinity College Dublin. After taking a five-year hiatus from creative writing to pursue her doctorate, Casey published her third Young Adult novel with JMS Books in 2023, and has since published..
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Reading Group β James Joyce Society
4-week reading group on βCirceβ beginning February 10! Our facilitators will be Lizzie Belnap, Quinn Gruber, Casey Lawrence, Sam Slote, and Robert Spoo.
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23.01.2026 15:57 β π 6 π 2 π¬ 0 π 1
I Tried The 52 Book Club Reading Challenge in 2025
Did I finish? Read on to find out!
I first learned about the 52 Book Club in the middle of 2025, so I was behind the curve when I started on June 1st. Luckily, some of the books Iβd already read as part of my Goodreads Reading Challenge counted toward various categories, so I was at least on my way! ...
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Someone probably thought it was a "Canadian content" logo!
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If more people used public transportation options, there would be less traffic for them to get stuck in.
12.01.2026 10:36 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Moral of the story: always complain loudly.
Also, what puritysnooper bullshite, following in the footsteps of itch and the other presumptive censorship bootlickers.
08.01.2026 18:51 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Five feet apart cuz they're not gay
08.01.2026 17:44 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Pretty much exactly this.
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And yet people keep asking when weβre planning on moving back! π¬
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Stories by yours truly @myexplodingpen.bsky.social, @premeemohamed.com, @pbarmby.bsky.social,
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SuperCanucks will be flying off the shelves in March 2026! Preorder now!
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SuperCanucks features eleven stories about superheros from Canadaβs small towns & rural areas. They'll battle unique Canadian dangers, including government bureaucracy and the overreaching neighbours in the south.
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That too, but I did mean UK. I donβt live in Ireland anymore and most of my projects are UK- or American-based at the moment, with one ongoing thing in Australia
06.12.2025 11:24 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Curb and tire as well (UK: kerb and tyre).
05.12.2025 23:40 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
As a Canadian who did her PhD in Ireland and regularly has to switch between Canadian, UK, Australian, and American English for both writing and editing gigs β do I *ever* feel your pain.
05.12.2025 23:39 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0
Mine hasn't changed! Maybe it's a slow rollout. What's it look like?
22.11.2025 19:14 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Two tiny mushrooms on a pinecone, soft focus background.
Happy #FungiFriday! Is this Strobilurus tenacellus, AKA pinecone cap?
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Your work has deeply resonated with our members. Its [lyrical prose / emotional depth / compelling themes customize as appropriate] offers a perspective that feels both intimate and far-reaching. The way you explore [themes such as belonging, resilience, or the human spirit] beautifully reflects the kind of literature our readers are drawn to stories that connect hearts, challenge minds, and linger long after the final page.
Come on, scammers. At least edit the ai summaries when you send your "I loved your book, please pay me to promote it to my book club" emails!
14.11.2025 11:59 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Marriage is a trap. You let a man show you one (1) Star War and the next thing you know, youβre gluing wires on a belt so you can dress up as gay robots for Halloween.
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