Gina

I just read this about a Romance author who generated 200 books a year using AI. I have no idea who this author is. But i won't be reading her books.

https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file/a-romance-writer-is-using-ai-to-pump-out-200-novels-a-year-but-is-it-just-a-new-form-of-an-old-grift/

Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down Lead Singer, Dies at 47 After Cancer Battle Brad Arnold, a founding member and lead singer of 3 Doors Down, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 47.

Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down Lead Singer, Dies at 47 After Cancer Battle

This is one of my favorite bands!

I'm going to finish my reread of Fate of the Furycks book 3. Not sure what else I'll do. But it's going to be a fun day. This I can assure you all.

Thinking about the exclusive short stories we wrote for Ace Books the First Step print editions, it was a balance finding not only who and what to write about, but in giving real value.

Writing the short story about a secondary character allowed me to flesh out the world more. The question was who?

Today's Gina's Organized Chaos is going to be a Rock, Alternative, a bit of country and maybe a bit of Metal mixed bag. Join me at 5 PM East if you'd like.
We're chattable on WhatsApp and Discord.

http://xtransmissionfm.com/

Had cheesy scrambled eggs, ham steaks and chocolate chip pancakes for brunch today. Not sure what we're having for dinner. But that decision will be made later. It's show day. so I'm going to get ready for and present that. It might be a mixed bag.

I'm hoping everyone's having an excellent Thursday.

@karaokequeen85.bsky.social Yeah, I do as well. Though Skeets isn't too bad.

Bob and I are doing a joint Gina's Organized Chaos today at 5 PM East. Join us for all the fun. You can chat with us on Discord and/or WhatsApp.
http://xtransmissionfm.com/

ICYMI

Congrats!

A hand holds a copy of the book in a bookshop window. The page edges are sprayed with a starry purple night sky

A photo of the hardback cover under the dust jacket. Cream with a blue foiled design

Climbed into the shop window for a photo when I saw we have a copy of the special edition of Samantha Sotto Yambao's new cozy fantasy novel The Elsewhere Express on display in there!

Raya finds herself on a quest on an enchanted train, with magic & a mysterious stowaway.

💙📚🪐
#NewBooks

All the books in the Licanius trilogy by James Islington are on BARD commercially narrated! I love this series so very much!

Please read. And please forward to people who have asked this question. A quick, clear, and common sense explanation. "Libraries exist for a simple but profound reason: to ensure that everyone, regardless of income, background, belief, or zip code, has access to information, ideas, and stories."

I am always delighted to see how many young people use our library, including teens. Very good to see.

@katbottner.bsky.social Oh, I'm the same way if you or others need help. People need to be more like the two of us.

@katbottner.bsky.social That's what i've started doing as well. It's super helpful. Sometimes it takes me a bit to get used to new apps. But I like what I'm seeing with Skeets.

I'm really enjoying this!
Bath & Body Works body lotion bottle with a red cap and a red-and-pink label featuring a candy apple graphic.

Visible text on the bottle:
BATH & BODY WORKS
WINTER
CANDY
APPLE
DAILY NOURISHING
BODY LOTION
WITH SHEA BUTTER + COCONUT OIL
48 HOUR MOISTURE
8 FL OZ / 236 mL

I just freaked out for the past 45 minutes. I saw there was a firmware update for the Orbit Reader 20 Plus. I bricked it because I put the wrong file on. What did I learn? The people on the Orbit list are nice. It's way more convenient to read numbers on the computer. So I'll be updating that way.

I do see that. But I don't always see my post right after it's posted. So I wasn't sure if it worked or not.

I can't figure out how to send with Skeets. But yes, reading with the native BlueSky app is a bit strange.

I hope all in the path of this snow storm here in the US stay warm, fed, and safe.

I almost think it's easier to post from the default Bluesky app as opposed to Skeets which is supposed to be the most accessible app for the visually impaired with VoiceOver.

Rereading The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni. It's interesting to see what you get out of a book in a reread.

Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2025 Musicians who died in 2025 include Ace Frehley, D'Angelo, Ozzy Osbourne, Brian Wilson, Roberta Flack and more.

Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2025

If you're looking for a #blind and #screenreader #accessible bluesky client for desktop, give FastSM a try: https://github.com/masonasons/FastSM/ #a11y

@rickster1963.bsky.social Yeah. I'll say that's cold.

@rickster1963.bsky.social It's currently 15 here.

Assembly of cheesecake: Callebaut chocolate chips first...

So. The first batch of chocolate chips. (These are of course Callebauts, @peter.petermorwood.com's favorites.) (8/n)