I'm sorry, I can't work today. I tried to lift my cat out of the chair and he dug his claws into it. I think he really wants to stay there.
Donna Scott
@wishusdonna.bsky.social
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Writer. Editor of Best of British Science Fiction and other things. Chief word wrangler at The Slab Press. Occasionally a comedian. www.donna-scott.co.uk
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No no no. Llamas!!!
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Can I give you a MASSIVE spoiler about Thursday Murder Club?
VERY cute llamas and deers!!!
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One week to go. Last Hurrah! 11 whole books for 25 bucks. Or 3 for just $5. @meerkatpress.bsky.social @storybundle.bsky.social storybundle.com/scifi
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I've decluttered my inbox, does that count?
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It's a good week for getting a big list of stuff done. Edits: done. TQ assessment: done. Budget: done. Fridge clean: done. Pitch for training work: done. Invoices: done. Brickwork reinforcement and patio repairs: done. What can I add to my To-Do list to celebrate?
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The first Nazi book burnings were the biggest archive of trans research that existed at the time.
US government orders 46 states to destroy trans education materials https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/08/27/trans-education-us-state-directive/?utm_content=1756312804&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
US government orders states to destroy trans education materials
The US government has ordered 46 states and territories to destroy education materials referencing trans people.
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I have two reprint anthos that have been swiped by Meta according to the Lib.Gen database. I will be urging all my authors and their editors to make sure their original copyright is filed.
People who are not in the US may be looking at the item (D) on the list and saying “wait a second, that’s not fair, I’m not a US citizen and by treaty, I don’t HAVE to file for copyright in order to have my rights.”
This is not correct because the US is in violation of its treaty obligations.
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I DO very much like the sound of it! Micah Grey was always great. This deserves to soar!
Like the sound of it? Pantomime (the first in the newly edited Micah Grey trilogy) is out September 9th🎪 Preorder now and fly high, me lovelies🃏
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An update on the blog, with a link to the Wizard's Tower Press page for The Green Man's Holiday preorders. Incidentally, you can sign up to get updates direct via email if you would like. (I've tried and failed with newsletters. Turns out I'm rubbish at them.) www.julietemckenna.com/the-green-ma...
The Green Man’s Holiday – ebook preorders open
Taking a quick break from revising my new epic fantasy novel* to be published by Angry Robot next year, here’s some news to please keen readers. The Green Man’s Holiday will be publishe…