I am writing a really subtle first draft of this novel. #amWriting
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I have three new writing workshops coming up in June and July! Building on the success of Design-A-Ghost, I'd like to invite you to join me to explore some more familiar characters from #SFF and #horror by reading extracts from classic and contemporary authors together, and then using writing prompts and exercises to create your own unique monsters, aliens, and robots! 👹👽🤖
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From the cat's perspective it's all useless junk and must go.
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It's nice to be on holiday and have the time to pull my thoughts together.
This time I'm writing on an acute subject:
You may be wondering why there seems to be no counterbalance to #trump #maga and other #populist right-wing movements across the #west?
I place my lens upon a critical misunderstanding of "virtue signalling" as something bad - not a basic human need - by contemporary #left
Enjoy!
#politics #philosophy #psychology #amwriting @philosophy
https://gimulnaut.wordpress.com/2024/07/19/the-left-needs-to-take-a-fresh-look-at-virtue-signalling/
Updated my writings about group identity signalling!
Stopped using "virtue signalling" as a term, due to it being linked to competitive status signalling that has proven problematic at times, especially when engaged in bi-partisan conversations.
My novels are now available wide! Print versions will need 2 weeks to pop up but the ebooks are available now.
Spores: When the surface of the earth becomes uninhabitable, humans flee underneath the oceans. Well, those who are lucky enough to get into the utopia.
Out of Hiding: magicians are forced out of hiding by dark forces, so Cass and her friends set out to prevent the end of magical society.
Chase: my first novel, an adult dystopian.
Yay, a new essay is up!
This time I engage in #epistemology regarding all-too-common myths Silicon Valley represents as "knowledge", and how they use these narrative constructs to effect legislation and mold society to fit the needs of business rather than vice versa.
#technology #mythology #ai #generativeai #politics #analysis #essay #amwriting
https://gimulnaut.wordpress.com/2024/09/29/silicon-valley-mythology/
With Feeling + Stuff, my romance novel with an environmental twist, is out!
Nik's stuck in a marriage of convenience with a woman he doesn't love. It’s comfortable, really. When he meets Vasco, his wife convinces him to pursue the man. But she needs him to pretend for a bit to save the Arctic.
Available at the larger retailers, online libraries,...
More: https://katehildenbrand.com/novels/
PS: Chase currently has an ugly spine. I have to wait to fix it.
Writing The Occult's day of talks and workshops themed around hauntology is taking place online on Sat 30 November!
I'll be there, discussing ghost stories and trauma 💔👻
Find out more and get your tickets here: https://writingtheoccult.carrd.co/
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Join me as we explore the anguish of lost futures and hidden pasts at Writing The Occult: Hauntology, a day of talks and workshops on Sat 30 Nov, starting 1pm UK time. Early bird tickets are £35.
https://writingtheoccult.carrd.co/
I'm really happy to be part of this amazing line up, thanks to @spookygirl for pulling this all together 👻
#Hauntology #GhostStories #Ghosts #HorrorCommunity #WritersOfMastodon #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #LitTheory #LiteraryTheory
An Austen relative I’ve never heard of, but she seems like a hoot!
https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/history/dirt-vulgarity-after-jane-austens-10110403
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Sorry, past the time for March’s #WordWeavers questions!
Written by @AlinaLeonova & I, you’ll find the questions pinned to our profiles. All are welcome to join in.
Participate with a WIP or an already published book.
As always, play the days you want, skip the others. Please use CW as necessary. Looking forward to seeing your answers, finding great books, & meeting new friends. And a big thanks to those contributing the community questions. (below)
Here we go!
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#VirtualJaneCon is happening July 19-20. Didn't make previous cons or want to catch up? All videos are on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/virtualjanecon #AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia
Your world's economic system is horribly broken. How is that made apparent?
#WorldBuilding #writing #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #ttrpg #dnd #GameDev
It’s past time for May’s #WordWeavers questions! Better late than never?😂
Written by @AlinaLeonova & I, you’ll find the questions pinned to our profiles. All are welcome to join in.
Participate with a WIP or an already published book.
As always, play the days you want, skip the others. Please use CW as necessary. Looking forward to seeing your answers & meeting new friends. And a big thanks to those contributing the community questions. (below)
#amwriting #writing #authors
I really enjoyed this interview with Joe Wright!
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2025/04/18/pride-and-prejudice-joe-wright
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In case you haven't heard, "Regencycore" is a thing; of course, there must be names!
https://www.brit.co/jane-austen-inspired-baby-names/
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#writephant Q2 What writing goals are you excited to dive into this summer?
To celebrate Jane Austen's 250th, Austen Connection (https://austenconnection.substack.com) hosts a read-a-long all year. They are currently in the midst of Pride and Prejudice! For the full schedule, go to https://austenconnection.substack.com/p/the-great-jane-austen-read-along. #AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia
https://tinjar.ghost.io/a-new-faith/
Until June 16 - Part 1 of "A New Faith" can be downloaded in #PDF or #EPUB format #drmfree
If you like it, please subscribe for the rest of the story.
#solarpunk #climatefiction #sciencefiction #fiction #climatechange #adaptation #migration #novel #amwriting #writingcommunity #bookstodon
Repressed or just smoldering? #AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia
I've got a new patron-only post up on Patreon! Want a little window onto my current creative direction? Memberships start at $1USD/month, and include immediate access to three short ebooks!
Natalie Jenner, author of "Austen at Sea," discusses how Austen's works reverberated as far back as the mid-19th C, influenced lawyers on both sides of the pond.
https://lithub.com/the-power-of-persuasion-why-lawyers-love-jane-austen/
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I’ve got June’s #WordWeavers questions for you!
Written by @AlinaLeonova & I, you’ll find the month’s questions pinned to our profiles on the 1st. All are welcome to join in.
Participate with a WIP or an already published book.
As always, play the days you want, skip the others. Please use CW as necessary. Looking forward to seeing your answers & meeting new friends. And a big thanks to those contributing the community questions. (below)
#amwriting #writing #authors
I think flirting is everyone's trade!
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