Welcome back!
This week has given me the first hint of fall. I love a crispy morning. We’re also in the middle of getting a new porch since the old one had only a couple years left anyway. I can’t wait to enjoy a coffee on the new one, wrapped in a big ol’ blanket.
Aside from that, I’ve been fully on the Hades II train. Anyone else with me?
…
Libro.fm is hosting a “read-in” with 450 libraries and independent bookstores. It kicks off on Sunday!
…
Speaking of banned books, Geoffrey posted about this queer mystery game that deals with book banning. It’s due out next year if you wanted to wishlist now.
…
This link was sent in by Mimi, in case you wanted a t-shirt that shows off your love of reading smut. Also, the shop has some really cute sock designs.
…
The trailer for the movie adaptation of Emily Henry’s The People We Meet on Vacation just dropped! Will you be watching?
…
Don’t forget to share what cool or interesting things you’ve seen, read, or listened to this week! And if you have anything you think we’d like to post on a future Wednesday Links, send it my way!
Yesterday was International Podcast Day, so taking this moment to belatedly say THANK YOU to Sarah, Amanda, and all the residents of the Hot Pink Palace of Bitchery for your podcasts, this website, and the wonderful community you have built.
Two links, both of which are via MetaFilter. With the Serial Numbers Filed Off: The Problem with Trad Pub Fanfic. Article by Jenny Hamilton at Tor about Dramione fanfics being published through traditional publishers. And this is 12 years old – a video of Mary Robinette Kowal performing a shadow play.
Thank you EC!! <3 <3
@EC Spurlock: Thank you! An equally enthusiastic cheer for you and those who have been wonderful community members.
I’m generally an Emily Henry fan, but I found Poppy irritating and a bit extra in PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION. So I’m on the fence about watching the adaptation.
“Access:Horror was created as a space to explore and celebrate the history, impact, and future of disability in the horror genre, through conversations, connections, and various artistic forms, including film.” They had a film festival in August that I only heard about today, but the films are available on Shudder. https://www.accesshorror.com/
Papercraft crab hat: https://www.etsy.com/listing/637971454/crab-hat-papercraft-mask-template
The caracal is a wildcat with exaggerated ears that make me feel like it’s someone’s psychic pet from the cover of an Andre Norton novel or something.
I was recently reminded that when a little symbol or 3 asterisks or whatever is used to mark a section / scene break, it’s called a “dinkus”. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinkus
Oh heck, I forgot to include the link for the caracal (in my post which will probably appear after this because it’s in moderation). It’s just Wikipedia, but: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caracal