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Lady Kraken

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Scottish fantasy writer. Books, cats, more books. SFF, language, history, Twin Peaks, BSG, Star Trek. Co-founder @edinburghsff; member @gsfwc

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This is one of the best shows ever and I'm SO EXCITED for s2

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Lady Kraken's avatar Lady Kraken @cjhenderson.bsky.social
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My mum swears by microwaving them to start with, then finishing them off in the oven. I don't usually use the oven at all, myself, but I'm not bothered about the fluffiness or the crispy jacket.

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remotecore's avatar remotecore @remotecore.bsky.social
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The @gsfwc.bsky.social are a gallus lot. The Gallus anthology couldn't be possible without everyone involved - writers supporting writers - as friends & champions. Gallus is a collection of 25 stories, some we've seen at their rawest before reaching this stage, working together for our best, for you

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Ruth EJ Booth (she/they)'s avatar Ruth EJ Booth (she/they) @ruthejbooth.bsky.social
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Wewt! Finally pinned down an interview with a fascinating speculative podcast run out of Vancouver, Canada. Word nerds, this will be so much your thing.

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Cameron Johnston's avatar Cameron Johnston @cameronjohnston.bsky.social
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AHHHHHHHHHH My author copies of The Last Shield have arrived here in Glasgow from Angry Robot Books What lovely, shiny title text and gilded name! And also author copies of my jaw-dropping special edition from The Broken Binding

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Lorraine Wilson's avatar Lorraine Wilson @rainewilson.bsky.social
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There's some dark history of a real witchhunt in Scotland behind my Nova Scotia 2 story 'Mhairi Aird'. Find out more about that story and how mine grew from it here 👇🏽

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SJ Groenewegen's avatar SJ Groenewegen @sjgroenewegen.bsky.social
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It's great seeing people reposting the link to this consultation, and filling it in. It is for people in England and is running until 11 July: www.gov.uk/government/c....

Perhaps also consider writing to voice concerns about it to Bridget Phillipson MP, the new Secretary of State for Education.

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Ghreggori's avatar Ghreggori @ghreggori.bsky.social
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Like vampires? Angels? Demons? He'll fire? Circus? Dystopia? LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS!?! If so, sit right down and enjoy the story of Juda. A lighthouse keeper pulled between heaven and he'll as the world burns around him! 'Upon Crimson Wings' available now! #books #reading

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Lady Kraken's avatar Lady Kraken @cjhenderson.bsky.social
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I swtched too, but it's difficult - there's someone unbearable on each channel.

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Dave Goodman - 'A Reluctant Spy' out Sep 12th '24's avatar Dave Goodman - 'A Reluctant Spy' out Sep 12th '24 @davegoodman.bsky.social
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A beautiful day to exercise your democratic rights. Make sure you take your ID. Vote. Vote hard.

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Brian M. Milton's avatar Brian M. Milton @munchkinstein.bsky.social
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I voted by post ages ago, and have a cat. This is not stopping me from looking forward to tomorrow for all the dogs at polling stations photos. If you care about democracy or dogs, get out there and do that thing tomorrow troops.

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Neil Williamson's avatar Neil Williamson @neilwilliamson.bsky.social
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If you're a fan of Ken MacLeod's novels you might recognise a couple of characters who put in an appearance in Weak Gods Of Mars, the lead story of Nova Scotia vol2...

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Lady Kraken's avatar Lady Kraken @cjhenderson.bsky.social
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Which isn't even *remotely* terrifying, honest.

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Lady Kraken's avatar Lady Kraken @cjhenderson.bsky.social
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Delighted that I have a story in this collection with some amazing writers. Look out for it at Worldcon!

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E.M. Faulds's avatar E.M. Faulds @bethkesh.bsky.social
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Alt text I forgot to include in my excitement: "Gallus, a Glasgow SF Writers' Circle Anthology" cover. A woman surrounded by fish and birds, with bells on her ears and stars in her cloak. "...lives up to its name with swagger and style" Ken Macleod. "A joy to read!" Eliza Chan. (continued next)

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Cheryl Morgan's avatar Cheryl Morgan @cherylmorgan.bsky.social
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I am delighted to learn what Gallus means in Scots. It is absolutely not what it means in Latin, but the two go together very well.

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Hex/ther Valentine's avatar Hex/ther Valentine @hexthervvv.bsky.social
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I'm very excited to announce that I have a story in Gallus, which is launching at Glasgow Worldcon this August! Jenni makes such beautiful covers and I'm thrilled to have a story behind one, along with many other brilliant tales

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Something interesting 's avatar Something interesting @realbigal.bsky.social
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So I'm actually in this. First short story ever in print. Don't let that put you off from getting a copy though. It's also full of fantastic stories from genuinely excellent writers.

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Quill Scotland's avatar Quill Scotland @quill.scot
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Our mission statement. Pride means standing up for what we believe in, and solidarity across our community 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

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Tristan's avatar Tristan @eidyngray.scot
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Dark fantasy readers - I have an ARC up for grabs, a novel based on Scottish folklore and mythology, coming in the next couple of weeks. Happy to supply those keen for an early read and review 📚👀

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Glasgow 2024, A Worldcon For Our Futures's avatar Glasgow 2024, A Worldcon For Our Futures @glasgow2024.bsky.social
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Did you know Glasgow 2024, a Worldcon For Our Futures, has a Community Fund dedicated to helping fans attend? Especially fans of limited means, from marginalised and underrepresented communities, or from countries historically underrepresented at Worldcons? 1/5

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Brian M. Milton's avatar Brian M. Milton @munchkinstein.bsky.social
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Ooo, a new anthology from the GSFWC, you say? Well I'd keep your eyes peeled this week if you want to hear more about that.

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