anecdotally, editor who is extremely opposed to AI usage here (as well as contrived narratives normalizing it)✌️

thebookseller ig account saying NEWS: some editors uploading confidential manuscripts to ChatGPT to read quickly, agent claims

the guardian: I wrote a novel using AI. Writers must accept artificial intelligence – but we are as valuable as ever | Stephen Marche

the walrus bsky account: Authors are using AI. Publishers know it. And now, says publishing consultant Thad McIlroy, authors are being forced to lie about it. One cancelled horror novel didn’t just end a career—it exposed an industry-wide reckoning.

idk guys when i see a lot of similar headlines insisting that editors & authors are all already embracing AI, i don't assume these things are true. i assume there are a lot of very rich people with an unpopular product pushing a particular narrative in my industry!

Everyone pony the fuck fpr the librarian who just got sacked for refusing to remove LGBTQ books from the kids' section of the library.

As president of @authorsabb.bsky.social, I stand with all 10 toes down against this first of its kind federal book banning bigoted bullsh*t bill.

It's a Trojan Horse for the federal gov't to weasel its way into our classrooms, and decide what YOU and YOUR kids can read.

In short, I hate it.

The cover for the original volume of Thyme Travellers.

This is not a joke.

Thyme Travellers: An Anthology of Palestinian Speculative Fiction will be an ongoing series!

And we’re open to submissions for the second volume starting today: soniasulaiman.com/thyme-travel...

I'm acquiring middle grade and young adult fiction for Peachtree and Peachtree Teen! Especially looking for horror, mystery/thrillers, grounded speculative fiction, contemporary, and romance. Authors and agents, check out my #mswl 📖

tattoo you say? 👀

I can't stress this enough. Being a great writer requires you being an enthusiastic reader. Read in your genre and out of it. (Yeah, even those kinds of books you swear aren't for you occassionally. You might be surprised.) Devour as much as you can.

Congratulations!!

Trump administration removes Rainbow Flag from Stonewall National Monument The Trump administration removed a large Rainbow Flag from a flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument, the National Park Service confirmed to Gay City News

They have now removed the Pride flag from the Stonewall Inn.

Erasure. Just like the Nazis.

gaycitynews.com/trump-rainbo...

Remember if you watch this show or buy this merch, no trans person will like or trust you ever again. Sorry but those are the rules.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARTEMIS

Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.

Last night with no warning, RFK Jr. cancelled up to $2 billion in funding for mental health and substance abuse research and programs administered through SAMHSA.

He and his minions did so because “they no longer believe the defunded programs align with the Trump administration's priorities”.

My book is an Indie Ink nominee! I’m so glad my little queer, disabled stories are resonating with people, and it would mean the world to me if you can head to indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-... and cast your vote for:

✨best cover
✨best disability rep by a disabled author
✨best mental health rep

Oh look it's 2 cool people who are so good 😭

A I age showing a typical collection bucket for the salvation army which is read with a lid holding mechanism on a tripod holder. There is a big stop/do not symbol over the hand depositing money with the words "we don't donate to the Bigot bucket" over the bottom bucket section

I know it's a tad early but I know those bitches with the buckets will be out soon. Don't gove them a penny. The volunteers may not know but the salvation army is no ally and actively combative and harmful to many queer minorities especially during the holiday season

Photo of NBC’s exit poll data (from my work laptop, lol) showing Mamdani splitting the straight vote equally with Cuomo, but taking the LGBTQ+ vote by more than 5:1. Even though the LGBTQ+ slice is only 14% of the population, they were a LANDSLIDE in his favor.

This needs more attention: Zohran SPLIT the straights with Cuomo. ALL of his margin was from LGBTQ+ voters. Every Dem who ever said “we should abandon the transes” needs this shoved down their fucking throat with a ramrod.

Hey agents: I just sent out a big updated MSWL blast following my move from Holiday House to Peachtree. If I missed you, please DM with your email address and I'll get that to you! You can also find this info on the website linked in my bio 🎃👻

This incredible book is out today, and on bi visibility day no less!!! It has been the absolute honor to edit this literally jaw-dropping book that you should run out and buy right away if you haven't yet 🌊🧭✨💞

I’m writing more books!!! 🥹🥹🥹 So excited to announce my next YA novel, A DEATH KISSED SONG, coming Summer 2027. 🎻🕯️🎹🎧🪽

This one is so special to me. I can’t wait to tell you more about Cami and Evander. For now, let’s stare at this stunning art by MaeOwl 😍

Congratulations, Jenna! Would love to connect on kids' lit sometime.

Here for a Good Time Three strangers attempt to out-run the killer hunting them on Interstate 80.

The inimitable @kadedishmon.bsky.social's queer horror novella HERE FOR A GOOD TIME published today via Chain Letter! I could agent for a thousand years & never gush enough about how beautiful, haunting, and crucial Kade's writing is, or how proud I am to be his agent. 💕 substack.com/home/post/p-...

You are the best agent I could ever ask for who has been a publishing role model for me since the beginning!!! So glad to be working with you 🥰

A screenshot of a job announcement detailing assistant editor Kade Dishmon's move from Holiday House to Peachtree Teen.

The news is out! I have officially made the exciting move to Peachtree / Peachtree Teen 🍑

My email address will be changing shortly, but my Holiday House email will still forward to my new point of contact. You'll see me in your inboxes soon with an updated MSWL and submissions info, agents ✨

I hope you'll send me your trifecta book so I can have a shot at being the third link in that goal chain 😈

Absolutely obsessed with this concept.

Congratulations 🥳

Congratulations to both of you! I am always looking for horror and trans rage in my inbox 👀

I'm glad you love! Evangeline Gallagher did the most incredible job.

Cover of AND THE TREES STARE BACK by Gigi Griffis

✨AND THE TREES STARE BACK by @gigigriffis.bsky.social releases in 1 week, so don't forget to order a copy ✨

This gripping anti-imperialist YA folk horror is a raw, honest, and deeply human tale of hope and survival in the face of political dehumanization. I love it, and I hope you will too!