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The Greens have now overtaken both the Conservatives and Labour, according to the latest polling average

My spicy short story Fair Enough is also in this bundle. It is about two authors that meet at a book fair.

There is some very cool stories here! 💙

Yeah we did some monitoring surrounding the elections in Aotearoa a few years ago and sadly saw some of those dynamics - you can check our findings here: revontulet.co/nz23

Yep. Sadly very true here in Aotearoa/New Zealand, too. There are good politicians, they are just rarely taken seriously. For some reason, the middling liars are.

If you think half of the population should have to pay poll taxes to vote because they changed their maiden name after marriage, then you don't actually support democratic elections, and odds are high that you're also a misogynist.

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Ask your local library to order our books! Not only does this support us, it also makes it easier for you get your friends to also read the books you enjoyed! Then you can talk to them about books! Libraries are great!

Hilarious, huh?
There *are* politicians who listen to the experts. They just didn't tend to get funded by the capitalists. Sad, really.

Why, yes, Brent Weeks, I *am* the kind of quirky who reads to the end of Acknowledgements I know I'm not listed in. I'm just fascinated by the support networks some authors have. It's beautiful.

Into the next read ...

in a sane political environment the coalition wouldn’t have $750k donations vs approx $66k to Labour & Greens #nzpol

If you feel like this - so many of us do...get five people to check their enrolment online.

Hint: type your address manually, do not use the auto fill as - for me - it skewed the result...

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Deadly Touch series (Healer's Touch, Warrior's Touch, Magician's Touch [open for feedback]) Deadwood meets The Vampire Diaries in this tale of brother versus brother and blood-magic set in a gaslamp fantasy world. Healer's Touch and Warrior's Touch are available on Amazon Kindle. Llew has a ...

Now a complete series (if you don't mind helping me with alpha-reading book 3). How about that?

Part of me has wondered if I'd ever get here, at times.

Looking forward to diving into Guardians & Guides, now … (my reward for completion is to begin)

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Will I finally type 'The End' on this series tomorrow?

All going well, I just might.

Le sigh.
Don't we all just love snap judgements based on a moment in time.

Hey.

Tell people when they do good job.

When you like the stuff they make.

When you like the characters they’ve created.

The stories they’ve told.

Nobody hears it as often as you think bc everyone thinks everyone hears it all the time.

Trust. They don’t.

Tell. Them.

My books remain free in online form. Ream is one place you can find them.

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Ream is like Patreon, but specifically for books (including those NSFW gems). This week, they're running the Ream Raid, to help Readers find Writers. I haven't figured out where I want to fully settle myself online, but I've dipped my toe in at Ream. reamstories.com/shelf/mbv7i9...

Your Brain Won't Let You See What Epstein Really Was - Barry's Economics YouTube video by Barry's Economics

Barry continues to be epic. Every video he hits the nail square on the head.

youtu.be/sS33crOQvrM

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📚 Exciting News! (?) 📚 My book, Healer's Touch, remains FREE on Ream from February 14-21, 2026 as part of the #ReamRaid event! 🎉 Discover amazing stories and support indie authors. Check it out here: reamstories.com/shelf/mbv7i9... #ReamRaid #FreeBooks #IndieAuthors

Pepeha Portal - Otago University Press shining like light on water a path for the next generation From ‘Intonation’ Pepeha Portal is the keenly anticipated debut poetry collection from New Zealand Arts Laureate Ariana Tikao. Rooted in Kāi ...

Great news! The debut poetry collection by Kāi Tahu writer, musician, and NZ Arts Laureate Ariana Tikao is coming out 16 April. It's called Pepeha Portal, and will be published by Otago University Press · Te Whare Tā o Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka.
oup.nz/library/pepe... #pukapuka #booksky ^DR

You will have a machine arrange words in a rhythm for you a thousand, thousand times, and think yourself beyond my one tale. But each of my words is from a thousand, thousand moments, placed and arranged to share the essence of what it is to be. You will look back on your 'creation' with despair, too late. I will tell another tale.

Inspired by recent AI-'writer' nonsense going around the 'net. Image is text-only, alt-text has full content.
#noAI #writingcommunity

"The only good situations I've ever found were when everyone went in with high ideals and low expectations."

#amwriting

#WIPSnips & we're well into the 9th here, so here's my entry for Select.
Written a couple of years ago, now, but feels weirdly relevant today.
Sorry for spoilers for earlier books, but I figure you've read them or won't, so all good, eh?
www.royalroad.com/fiction/42601
#Booksky #Romantasy 🇳🇿📚

Suffering internal bleeding following this particular incident doesn't mean that this particular incident was the cause of the internal bleeding … interesting choice of words.

#WIPSnips 14th January '26: Current
#BookSky #FantasyBooks #RoyalRoad
www.royalroad.com/fiction/4260...

#WIPSnips 13th Jan: Reflex
I didn't have "tentacle", unless I'd gone for 'arm', I guess. So going full dramatic today.
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NZ Govt to remove power for parents to get exemption from school attendance if kid is under 10YO + school is 3km, or kid older but school 5km or more away. Handy if no car + bus cancelled. #NZpol
S44
www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2...
Subs by 11.59pm 14 Jan
www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak...

The cover of The Rise with a bunch if effusive quotes.

1 month today until THE RISE... rises. Have you got your pre-order in? Find the ebook and paperback wherever you buy books (or pre-order directly from me at alanbaxter.com.au ) Please help me spread the word. 🖤
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I have wanted to start editing for a bit but was nervous about putting myself out there. At the encouragement and prodding of some friends, I've decided to offer my editing services via ko-fi.

If you are wanting someone to take a look at your work who will NOT use AI, hit me up!

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god i love it when people kinda slap