Two hooded figures with lamps approach a moonlit, isolated cottage. A woman answers the door. We have come for the child, says the hooded figure So soon? she asks It is time, says the hooded figure. The woman is distraught. We should never have got him a library card! What is done cannot be undone, says the hooded figure We couldn’t see the harm! We just wanted him to enjoy reading! For most, it ends there, says the hooded figure, turning away and walking into the wilderness Oh lord, What have I done! says the woman, the child walks past her and out into the darkness with them. Do not cry mother. I am a writer now.

my latest books cartoon for @theguardian.com

Happy Birthday, birthday buddy! Also congrats on fighting fascism, which is always a worth cause.

Image of four different 3D-printed tiny koala bears, one in blue/green colourshift, one in pink, one in grey, and one in sparkly purple.

Good evening #WoTSkies at JordanCon,
Have you found your TINY KOALA yet? Share your photo!

#JordanCon2026
#swag-and-seek
@jordanconinc.bsky.social

Of course, it's possible that Trap-Jaw just fired his arm cannon, before He-Man ripped it off and that's why it's still smoking, but it is still very cool.

I think those are people going to some kind of festival, but yes, I do feel for those folks. Though the traffic gridlocks I mentioned also hit plenty of people who just want to go home/to work with no Skeletor or He-Man to entertain/mock them.

Did he rip off Trap-Jaw's arm cannon and use it as a blaster? Cause that's really hardcore. And also ridiculously Freudian, but then Masters of the Universe has always been that way.

The Elbtunnel is closed this weekend - again - and all of Hamburg and surroundings are gridlocked. And then there is the daily traffic jam at the Weser bridge on Autobahn A1. So can we maybe get something as cool as this?

Celebrating Earl Norem on his birthday today

Not everyone who wanted a @brisbanein28.bsky.social koala could make it to @easterconuk.bsky.social so a few koalas travelled by mail.

Did you give one of the #TinyKoalas a home this year? Post a picture, #TinyKoalas #TinyKoalaAdventures #Brisbane2028

Did you give one of the #TinyKoalas a home this year? Post a picture, #TinyKoalas #TinyKoalaAdventures #Brisbane2028

Did you give one of the #TinyKoalas a home this year? Post a picture, #TinyKoalas #TinyKoalaAdventures #Brisbane2028

Did you give one of the #TinyKoalas a home this year? Post a picture, #TinyKoalas #TinyKoalaAdventures #Brisbane2028

An Easter tree, a German custom, consisting of in this case white artificial branches with egg and rabbit themed ornaments hanging from the branches. And a small plush clip on koala.

Mine is on my Easter tree:

Did you give one of the #TinyKoalas a home this year? Post a picture, #TinyKoalas #TinyKoalaAdventures #Brisbane2028

Did you give one of the #TinyKoalas a home this year? Post a picture, #TinyKoalas #TinyKoalaAdventures #Brisbane2028

Did you give one of the #TinyKoalas a home this year? Post a picture, #TinyKoalas #TinyKoalaAdventures #Brisbane2028

Did you give one of the #TinyKoalas a home this year? Post a picture, #TinyKoalas #TinyKoalaAdventures #Brisbane2028

Tiny koalas are considered honorary dogs.

Tiny koala overlooking the river Weser at Intschede

The tiny @brisbanein28.bsky.social koala is enjoying the evening sun, while overlooking the river Weser at Intschede. #TinyKoalaAdventures #Weser #Intschede #Brisbane2028

They really are. I currently have the entire koala regiment intended for Eurocon at home, but this is my personal tiny koala.

We'll be there. Not me, but someone from the Brisbane Team.

Tiny koala at St. Pauli pier in Hamburg

The tiny @brisbanein28.bsky.social koala is enjoying the sunshine and the view at St. Pauli pier in Hamburg. #TinyKoalaAdventures #Hamburg #Brisbane2028

I just misread that as "Ferengi coffee" and was very confused.

Go to a Brisbane in 2028 fan table at a con and adopt your own.

That's an excellent place for him.

Tiny koala at the Binnenalster in Hamburg

Tiny koalas love travelling. This tiny @brisbanein28.bsky.social koala is relaxing at the Binnenalster in Hamburg. #TinyKoalaAdventures #Hamburg #Brisbane2028

I feel very much the same. I do want my books in as many stores as possible, but I don't like D2D charging me 12 USD per year for the privilege. And the whole "well, if you make more than 100 USD per year, we'll waive that fee" is just tone deaf.

I'm so sorry. Shingles is a bitch. Hope you feel better soon.

That's good to know. I've never actuall bought any of these novelty buckets and don't even know if our cinemas even have them.