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E.M. Faulds

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SFF writer, living in Scotland. Stories in Strange Horizons, Shoreline of Infinity, Parsec magazines. Under the Moon short story collection out now. Links to stuff here - linktr.ee/bethkesh or emfaulds.com

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Sometimes, "I can't, I'm doing something" can include lying in your bed playing phone games because actively resting is necessary

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Oh, so, turns out others think so too

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Lol, it's tough out there. Remember us left in the trenches, aye?

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We'll miss you, but I guess Fcon will be easier to catch up at anyway!

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Oh my word. More power and caffeine to ya

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Teen curfew? I missed a story I guess!

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Am wondering if I wrote to Sir Keir wanting to express my "concerns" about trans people in the UK if he'd listen. I write fantasy. I have thoughts. Of course, I don't have quite the same donation funds. Nor have I pretended to be another gender to my advantage. Could bung him a fiver, tho

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Ooh did it affect your brain chemistry after so long away?

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These events are brilliant, worth way more than the ticket, like a mini convention day from the comfort of your own home. You don't have to be British to watch or even take part, and the gamut of discussion ranges into the whole spectrum of SFFH. There are catchup recordings too!

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Yay! If it's sunny tomorrow you're welcome to come sit in the garden for some slightly distance socialising

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BFS member profile time! Andy is the first profile since the election: what does that mean? Only time will tell ;)

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I just finished this novella (Unexploded Remnants by @theelaineg.bsky.social) about a space archaeologist who finds an ancient superweapon and it was so much fun! The worldbuilding reminded me a lot of Becky Chambers. I'd love to real a big doorstop set in this universe.

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Look, I know there's a long way to go but it does cheer me up the several many billionaire CEOs who used the tories as cover to absolutely ream the country are havin a terrible morning

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Same. I'm sure it was more a case of "need to get the tories out" too. Let's hope like the S. Lab folk don't start thinking it equates to a mandate from heaven

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Happy to share the poster illustration I did for Gerald McMorrow's new short film EMBERS! ✨ It's an incredible short based on a story by Douglas Adams (that is in turn a retelling of the Sibylline Books), a fable about climate change, greed, and the consequences of our actions.

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Pon farr implies the existence of pon nearr

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I was way out... it was actually 5 mins 49 seconds from leaving my door to being back in it.

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The sheep have a message for my U.K. friends

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This is where I have a small, boring bit of advice, from my time managing a customer contact centre for a central government department: write letters to your MP asking them to raise issues with secretaries of state; make the letters unique, not copy-and-paste campaigns; be direct, not cranky.

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Happy birthday, book! 🪣📝

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Welcome to the Jones book family, Bucket List! Out today with Polygon Books, it's an uplifting story about a widow who wins the lottery and spends the money completing her bucket list with a young offender!

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Attention readers and lovers of speculative fiction, there are some amazing FREE panels at the #Otherworld event where I will be one of the panellists. Come meet the authors and learn more about their craft. RSVP events@exclusivebooks.co.za

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Ha, if everyone goes to the deep, dark wood, Peter will move to the abandoned cities.

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The idea of a biscuit is lovely though. That volunteers give up their time to make everything run. That it's in your community and for it.

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And there's a weirdly wholesome glow to the transaction, right? The fulfillment of civic rights and duties. Democracy. Volunteers scoring you off the list. Church or community halls dusted off and set out with booths. Maybe a biscuit.

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I mean I could detour to a Gregg's but that would probably DOUBLE my time outside. On the other hand, a bacon roll for voting does seem fair. 🤔

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Ahh. Voting day. I'll be leaving the house to be in my local polling station within a few minutes. I'll collect my ballot after any id checks, read it, fill it out, and post it. Then I'll leave. Total trip time probably, what 15 mins? Yes, America, you could have this too.

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Brian M. Milton's avatar Brian M. Milton @munchkinstein.bsky.social
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Good morning. As the UK descends into a soggy (certainly in Glasgow where it's pishing down) frenzy of voting just remember one thing. Only arseholes vote Tory (or Reform).

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Pon farr implies the existence of pon nearr

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'Good story with a convincing historical feel.' SFRevu Nice. I'll take it.

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SF & F writers please pass on. Milford SF Conference is offering 2 paid places for writers of colour to attend the week-long residential workshop to be held at Gladstone's Library in Hawarden, North Wales, from Friday Sept 13th - 20th. Applications close 29th Feb. www.milfordsf.co.uk/bursaries.htm

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Let me see what you've got!

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When are you up for? We can show you a good time. All the insider knowledge.

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You'd have to hide to avoid us, muhahaha!!!

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