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Treats have been revealed!
Mar. 4th, 2026 01:54 pmautobotscoutriella posting in purimgiftsWhich means the entire collection is now available for your enjoyment, right here! Author reveals will be later tonight.
Day 3 works are now live!!!
Mar. 4th, 2026 10:29 amautobotscoutriella posting in purimgiftsAnd you can find them right here! Treats will be revealed in a few hours!
This week on FilkCast
Mar. 3rd, 2026 06:42 pmericcoleman posting in filkBeth Kinderman, Naomi Hinchen, Blind Lemming Chiffon, Mark Horning, John McDaid, Jen Midkiff, Clam Chowder, Griff The Filker, K. L. Kahan As Wyndreth, Cynthia Mcquillin, Tim Griffin, Death Ingloria, Mikey Mason
Available on iTunes, Google Play and most other places you can get podcasts. We can be heard Wednesday at 6am and 9pm Central on scifi.radio.
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Available on iTunes, Google Play and most other places you can get podcasts. We can be heard Wednesday at 6am and 9pm Central on scifi.radio.
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March already
Mar. 3rd, 2026 12:06 pmvivienI got thrown off my routine entirely with some health news in mid-February. I don’t feel like going into details yet, but there may (or may not?) be a significant surgery in my near future. I’m fine - it’s a scoliosis issue, so I’m not in danger or pain. Just. Blech. It’s A Lot.
I’ve retreated to comfort fanfic (Wangxian), which has been most helpful. I’m also planning on finally watching Heated Rivalry, now that I’m in the post-Olympic void. I did have one very joyous thing in Feb. I won a gorgeous midcentury wooden bookshelf similar to a decrepit one I gave away during my last move. I’d had that one since the early 90s, but I’d never gotten around to fixing it up. Now this similar one is in a great space, looking beautiful, and holding my children’s books and my Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation books and manhua. On the top shelf are my complete series DVD sets. I’d put in a picture but I’m lazy. Rest assured it’s a wonderful fannish addition with one shelf that’s for action figures from STTNG and the X-Files to some Leía and Rey figurines from the third unfortunate trilogy of SW.
It makes me happy. And since the world is dark and full of horrors, I need that.
I’ve retreated to comfort fanfic (Wangxian), which has been most helpful. I’m also planning on finally watching Heated Rivalry, now that I’m in the post-Olympic void. I did have one very joyous thing in Feb. I won a gorgeous midcentury wooden bookshelf similar to a decrepit one I gave away during my last move. I’d had that one since the early 90s, but I’d never gotten around to fixing it up. Now this similar one is in a great space, looking beautiful, and holding my children’s books and my Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation books and manhua. On the top shelf are my complete series DVD sets. I’d put in a picture but I’m lazy. Rest assured it’s a wonderful fannish addition with one shelf that’s for action figures from STTNG and the X-Files to some Leía and Rey figurines from the third unfortunate trilogy of SW.
It makes me happy. And since the world is dark and full of horrors, I need that.
This week on FilkCast - taking a week off to relax
Feb. 24th, 2026 02:07 pmericcoleman posting in filkBrenda Sutton (several times), Aric Leavitt, Jeff Moline, Larry Warner, Tera Mitchel, Deirdre Murphy & Carol Ferraro, TJ Burnside Clapp, Linda Melnick, Jean Stevenson, Sheila Willis, Orion's Belt, Chris Weber & Karen Willson, Steve Savitzky, Peter Grubbs, Philip Allcock, Cynthia McQuillin, Peter D Halden Lindley, Cynthia McQuillin, Clifford Pasta, Doris Robin, Nick Smith, Karen Trimble, Meg Garrett, Jo Ann Christy, Marcy Robin, Mike Stein
Available on iTunes, Google Play and most other places you can get podcasts. We can be heard Wednesday at 6am and 9pm Central on scifi.radio.
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Available on iTunes, Google Play and most other places you can get podcasts. We can be heard Wednesday at 6am and 9pm Central on scifi.radio.
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Feb. 24th, 2026 01:34 pmcamwynSnow was bad yesterday. I'm doing okay now. I've got work from home today due to road clearance issues. Would prefer to work from home tomorrow, too, but I don't think that's going to be an option.
Still practicing Dutch via Duolingo and Babbel. Still practicing Italian via Babbel.
Have knit four Melt the ICE hats so far. Two of them should be on their way to my sister but I inadvertently gave the PO an address she hasn't lived at in several years and I don't know where they forwarded the package to. One stays with me. One is going to a friend in Virginia. You can see two of them at my Ravelry, which I only just started updating again after knitting those hats.
I am dealing with a wide array of mood swings and weird symptoms which may be due to the official doctor diagnosis of 'perimenopausal but still ovulating', or to the fact that I am female and living in the United States in 2026, or to my own underlying hormonal/emotional issues that have been with me most of my life. Anyone who tries to tell me it's all in my head, yes, that is where my pituitary gland lives and the little bastard hates me.
So much shit I just don't want to deal with right now.
Still practicing Dutch via Duolingo and Babbel. Still practicing Italian via Babbel.
Have knit four Melt the ICE hats so far. Two of them should be on their way to my sister but I inadvertently gave the PO an address she hasn't lived at in several years and I don't know where they forwarded the package to. One stays with me. One is going to a friend in Virginia. You can see two of them at my Ravelry, which I only just started updating again after knitting those hats.
I am dealing with a wide array of mood swings and weird symptoms which may be due to the official doctor diagnosis of 'perimenopausal but still ovulating', or to the fact that I am female and living in the United States in 2026, or to my own underlying hormonal/emotional issues that have been with me most of my life. Anyone who tries to tell me it's all in my head, yes, that is where my pituitary gland lives and the little bastard hates me.
So much shit I just don't want to deal with right now.
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Feb. 24th, 2026 08:51 amhagar_972 posting in purimgiftsHi all! I come with a quick update from behind the scenes - I know it looks like there's a lot of works missing, but there's only one assignment we're still checking the status of and everything else is ACCOUNTED FOR.
TWELVE HOURS
Feb. 23rd, 2026 06:29 pmautobotscoutriella posting in purimgiftsGood timezone, Purimgifters! By my math, there are a little over TWELVE HOURS left until it is no longer February 23 anywhere in the world!
If you’ve already posted, that’s fantastic! If you’ve already reached out to us about an extension or a backup, that’s also fantastic. Either way, now is an excellent time to check out our Posting Guide or our Embed Guide. For your mods’ sanity, please don’t wait until the very last minute to post! We’re happy to double-check tags, HTML, etc. for you; just send us a quick email.
If you’re not absolutely sure you’ll have your fics and art posted in the next 12 hours, you do still have a few options! Please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com ASAP if you think you need one of these.
Extension. If you’re absolutely sure you can complete your assignment, you just need another day or two, this option is for you. To request an extension, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com!
Partial default. This option is for people who already know they can’t complete their assignment, but who want to post what they can complete. To request a partial default, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
Full default. If you’re absolutely sure you can’t complete your assignment, this option is for you. You can activate it by emailing purim_gifts@yahoo.com, or by hitting the “Default” button at the AO3. Either way, you won’t be penalized for it; life happens, and we get that.
And finally, if you have questions about your options or just need a little encouragement, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com ASAP. Don’t wait until the last minute to contact us! We’re happy to work with you, but we can’t help you if we don’t know what’s going on, and we do have to sleep at some point. Keep us in the loop and help us help you!
If you’ve already posted, that’s fantastic! If you’ve already reached out to us about an extension or a backup, that’s also fantastic. Either way, now is an excellent time to check out our Posting Guide or our Embed Guide. For your mods’ sanity, please don’t wait until the very last minute to post! We’re happy to double-check tags, HTML, etc. for you; just send us a quick email.
If you’re not absolutely sure you’ll have your fics and art posted in the next 12 hours, you do still have a few options! Please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com ASAP if you think you need one of these.
Extension. If you’re absolutely sure you can complete your assignment, you just need another day or two, this option is for you. To request an extension, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com!
Partial default. This option is for people who already know they can’t complete their assignment, but who want to post what they can complete. To request a partial default, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
Full default. If you’re absolutely sure you can’t complete your assignment, this option is for you. You can activate it by emailing purim_gifts@yahoo.com, or by hitting the “Default” button at the AO3. Either way, you won’t be penalized for it; life happens, and we get that.
And finally, if you have questions about your options or just need a little encouragement, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com ASAP. Don’t wait until the last minute to contact us! We’re happy to work with you, but we can’t help you if we don’t know what’s going on, and we do have to sleep at some point. Keep us in the loop and help us help you!
ONE DAY LEFT
Feb. 22nd, 2026 01:35 pmautobotscoutriella posting in purimgiftsHere we are, folks: there is only one days left until the deadline on February 23 (anywhere in the world)!
If you haven't posted all of your fics and art yet, now's a great time to check out our Posting Guide here or our Embed Guide here. For your mods' sanity, please don't wait until the last minute to post! We're available for last-minute tech support, but we do sleep sometimes.
If you're still not quite ready to post, please contact us ASAP! You have a few options:
The backup protocol. This option is for people who’re not sure whether they can complete their assignment, but who really really want to. A backup is a pinch hitter assigned ahead of time. If you complete your assignment, that’s great! If you don’t complete your assignment, you can call it off at the last minute - while your pinch hitter has had time to prepare. To request a backup, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
Partial default. This option is for people who already know they can’t complete their assignment, but who want to post what they can complete. To request a partial default, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
Full default. If you’re absolutely sure you can’t complete your assignment, this option is for you. You can activate it by emailing purim_gifts@yahoo.com, or by hitting the “Default” button at the AO3. Either way, you won’t be penalized for it; life happens, and we get that.
And if you’re not sure which of those options is right for you, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com ASAP! Please don't leave it until the last minute; the earlier we know what's going on, the more options we have to help you.
If you haven't posted all of your fics and art yet, now's a great time to check out our Posting Guide here or our Embed Guide here. For your mods' sanity, please don't wait until the last minute to post! We're available for last-minute tech support, but we do sleep sometimes.
If you're still not quite ready to post, please contact us ASAP! You have a few options:
The backup protocol. This option is for people who’re not sure whether they can complete their assignment, but who really really want to. A backup is a pinch hitter assigned ahead of time. If you complete your assignment, that’s great! If you don’t complete your assignment, you can call it off at the last minute - while your pinch hitter has had time to prepare. To request a backup, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
Partial default. This option is for people who already know they can’t complete their assignment, but who want to post what they can complete. To request a partial default, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
Full default. If you’re absolutely sure you can’t complete your assignment, this option is for you. You can activate it by emailing purim_gifts@yahoo.com, or by hitting the “Default” button at the AO3. Either way, you won’t be penalized for it; life happens, and we get that.
And if you’re not sure which of those options is right for you, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com ASAP! Please don't leave it until the last minute; the earlier we know what's going on, the more options we have to help you.
TWO-DAY WARNING
Feb. 21st, 2026 03:19 pmautobotscoutriella posting in purimgiftsIt's almost here, Purimgifters - there are only two days left until the deadline on February 23 (anywhere in the world)!
If you haven't posted all of your fics and art yet, now's a great time to check out our Posting Guide here or our Embed Guide here. For your mods' sanity, please don't wait until the last minute to post! We're available for last-minute tech support, but we do sleep sometimes.
If you're still not quite ready to post, please take a look at these options:
The backup protocol. This option is for people who’re not sure whether they can complete their assignment, but who really really want to. A backup is a pinch hitter assigned ahead of time. If you complete your assignment, that’s great! If you don’t complete your assignment, you can call it off at the last minute - while your pinch hitter had had a much longer time to prepare. To request a backup, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
Partial default. This option is for people who already know they can’t complete their assignment, but who want to post what they can complete. To request a partial default, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
Full default. If you’re absolutely sure you can’t complete your assignment, this option is for you. You can activate it by emailing purim_gifts@yahoo.com, or by hitting the “Default” button at the AO3. Either way, you won’t be penalized for it; life happens, and we get that.
And if you’re not sure which of those options is right for you, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com ASAP! Please don't leave it until the last minute; the earlier we know what's going on, the more options we have to help you.
If you haven't posted all of your fics and art yet, now's a great time to check out our Posting Guide here or our Embed Guide here. For your mods' sanity, please don't wait until the last minute to post! We're available for last-minute tech support, but we do sleep sometimes.
If you're still not quite ready to post, please take a look at these options:
The backup protocol. This option is for people who’re not sure whether they can complete their assignment, but who really really want to. A backup is a pinch hitter assigned ahead of time. If you complete your assignment, that’s great! If you don’t complete your assignment, you can call it off at the last minute - while your pinch hitter had had a much longer time to prepare. To request a backup, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
Partial default. This option is for people who already know they can’t complete their assignment, but who want to post what they can complete. To request a partial default, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
Full default. If you’re absolutely sure you can’t complete your assignment, this option is for you. You can activate it by emailing purim_gifts@yahoo.com, or by hitting the “Default” button at the AO3. Either way, you won’t be penalized for it; life happens, and we get that.
And if you’re not sure which of those options is right for you, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com ASAP! Please don't leave it until the last minute; the earlier we know what's going on, the more options we have to help you.
Three-Day Countdown!
Feb. 20th, 2026 05:53 pmautobotscoutriella posting in purimgiftsIt's almost here, Purimgifters - there are only three days left until the deadline on February 23 (anywhere in the world)!
If you haven't posted all of your fics and art yet, now's a great time to check out our Posting Guide here or our Embed Guide here. And if you're not quite ready for that yet, some options...
Extension. If you’re sure you can complete your assignment, you just need a little more time, this option is for you. To request an extension, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
The backup protocol. This option is for people who’re not sure whether they can complete their assignment, but who really really want to. A backup is a pinch hitter assigned ahead of time. If you complete your assignment, that’s great! If you don’t complete your assignment, you can call it off at the last minute - while your pinch hitter had had a much longer time to prepare. To request a backup, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
Partial default. This option is for people who already know they can’t complete their assignment, but who want to post what they can complete. To request a partial default, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
Full default. If you’re absolutely sure you can’t complete your assignment, this option is for you. You can activate it by emailing purim_gifts@yahoo.com, or by hitting the “Default” button at the AO3. Either way, you won’t be penalized for it; life happens, and we get that.
And if you’re not sure which of those options is right for you, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com ASAP! Don't leave it until the last minute; the sooner we know what's going on, the better we can help you out.
If you haven't posted all of your fics and art yet, now's a great time to check out our Posting Guide here or our Embed Guide here. And if you're not quite ready for that yet, some options...
Extension. If you’re sure you can complete your assignment, you just need a little more time, this option is for you. To request an extension, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
The backup protocol. This option is for people who’re not sure whether they can complete their assignment, but who really really want to. A backup is a pinch hitter assigned ahead of time. If you complete your assignment, that’s great! If you don’t complete your assignment, you can call it off at the last minute - while your pinch hitter had had a much longer time to prepare. To request a backup, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
Partial default. This option is for people who already know they can’t complete their assignment, but who want to post what they can complete. To request a partial default, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com.
Full default. If you’re absolutely sure you can’t complete your assignment, this option is for you. You can activate it by emailing purim_gifts@yahoo.com, or by hitting the “Default” button at the AO3. Either way, you won’t be penalized for it; life happens, and we get that.
And if you’re not sure which of those options is right for you, please email purim_gifts@yahoo.com ASAP! Don't leave it until the last minute; the sooner we know what's going on, the better we can help you out.
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Feb. 20th, 2026 07:43 amskygiantsOne of the simplest and purest pleasures in fiction is to ride along as an unhappy person becomes happier, and this at the heart is the charm of the self-pub coming-of-trans novel Our Simulated Selves.
On first glance the premise of this one could seem dire: depressed incel, told by dream girl that they would not date even if the incel was the "last man on Earth," uses advanced brain-scanning technology and giant quantum supercomputer to set up a simulation world where literally everybody else on Earth does disappear immediately after that argument, and see how long it takes sim self and dream girl to get together in this apocalypse scenario. (The reader, who has already seen our protagonist describe dysphoric brain fog and experience mysterious joy about playing a girl character in D&D, will at this point certainly have some ideas about the ways that this sad incel is working from some fundamentally incorrect principles.)
Most of the book is from the POV of sim protagonist with occasional outside-world interjections and responses from the simulation runner, which means you also get sort of a fun inside/outside view of an apocalypse-ish survival situation -- within the simulation, protagonist and dream girl are running around gathering up non-perishable food and trying to figure out how long the power grid is going to last; meanwhile, outside the simulation, Protagonist Zero Version is like 'shit, I didn't really think through that they'd be treating this like an apocalypse and I forgot to write any code for food spoilage!' But the main satisfaction of the book is in watching our protagonist go through the work of transformation to become a better and happier person -- with a little added weight, because at the same time we're also seeing the worst and cruelest and most unhappy version. Overall I found the reading experience really charming and sweet!
On first glance the premise of this one could seem dire: depressed incel, told by dream girl that they would not date even if the incel was the "last man on Earth," uses advanced brain-scanning technology and giant quantum supercomputer to set up a simulation world where literally everybody else on Earth does disappear immediately after that argument, and see how long it takes sim self and dream girl to get together in this apocalypse scenario. (The reader, who has already seen our protagonist describe dysphoric brain fog and experience mysterious joy about playing a girl character in D&D, will at this point certainly have some ideas about the ways that this sad incel is working from some fundamentally incorrect principles.)
Most of the book is from the POV of sim protagonist with occasional outside-world interjections and responses from the simulation runner, which means you also get sort of a fun inside/outside view of an apocalypse-ish survival situation -- within the simulation, protagonist and dream girl are running around gathering up non-perishable food and trying to figure out how long the power grid is going to last; meanwhile, outside the simulation, Protagonist Zero Version is like 'shit, I didn't really think through that they'd be treating this like an apocalypse and I forgot to write any code for food spoilage!' But the main satisfaction of the book is in watching our protagonist go through the work of transformation to become a better and happier person -- with a little added weight, because at the same time we're also seeing the worst and cruelest and most unhappy version. Overall I found the reading experience really charming and sweet!