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timrichards, 6 months ago to bookstodon

Christ, imagine being so deranged that you'd post negative reviews of books of fellow new authors you perceived as rivals. Goodreads is turning into the YouTube of the literary world (no that's not a compliment).

‘It’s totally unhinged’: is the book world turning against Goodreads? | Books | The Guardian

#Books @bookstodon @NarrelleMHarris https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/dec/18/goodreads-review-bombing

NarrelleMHarris, 6 months ago

@joannaholman @timrichards @bookstodon That's pretty much how I use it, though if I happen to write a review of something (for my blog or the Sisters in Crime newsletter) I'll post it there as well.

NarrelleMHarris, 6 months ago to bookstodon

My specfic winged romance, Grounded, is on sale in the US at the special price of 99c until 11 Dec! Check out your favourite US ebook site to see why reviews called it "a sweet, empowering tale of renewal" and "one of the best paranormal romances I've read".

#romance #wingfic #books #booksale @bookstodon

NarrelleMHarris, 6 months ago

@craig_patrick @bookstodon

I think AI in general may have some uses (first drafts/outlines) in non-fiction /reports, but so far has proven pretty inaccurate & to me it lacks spark. At this stage I feel a human mind is needed to fact-check & rewrite to make it engaging.

By its nature, it's derivative too. So far AI can only rehash what it's been fed. The AI stuff I've read to date is very dull. It lacks imagination/innovation/human insight, so I don't see any real future for fiction in it.

NarrelleMHarris, 6 months ago

@craig_patrick @bookstodon Beautifully put. Its uses seem very limited to me, especially considering how inaccurate it's turned out to be. The ficiton its generated that I've bothered with so far is flat and flavourless. Thanks for asking! Are you compiling responses to this question? I'm assuming I'm not the only writer/editor you've asked!

NarrelleMHarris, 6 months ago

@craig_patrick @bookstodon Ha! No doubt! I mentor other writers as well, at times, and I've said before there's a big difference between a storyteller and a grammarian. :)

markw, 7 months ago to bookstodon

awww yiss 😎
#books #sf #SciFi #murderbot #MarthaWells @bookstodon

NarrelleMHarris, 7 months ago

@diazona @bookstodon @markw I’ve only read a few so far and I adore them. I’m trying not to gobble the whole series down at once. So far succeeding but one day I’ll break. #murderbot

NarrelleMHarris, 9 months ago to bookstodon

"A compilation so good i had to write to the publisher and tell them what an outstanding piece of work this is." ~ Goodreads reviewer, Mitchell.

This Fresh Hell is in the wild and finding its readers! If you'd like to see what the fuss is about, head to Galaxy Bookshop in Sydney on 30 September for its NSW launch, with several of the authors there to talk about his new anthology of fresh takes on horror tropes!

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/599255535475087/

@bookstodon #Sydney #BookLaunch #anthology #horror

NarrelleMHarris, 9 months ago

@GillianPolack @bookstodon

oh dear.

Thank you?

;)

NarrelleMHarris, 9 months ago

@GillianPolack @bookstodon
I’ve just found that one of my books was used in that damned AI training. Time to sign things!

NarrelleMHarris, 9 months ago

@maartenpelgrim @GillianPolack @bookstodon I followed a link in the ASA article Gillian has on her timeline. You can put your name in and see if you get a hit.

Silverlion, 9 months ago to folklore

Hey, gentlefolk, does anyone have good werewolf folklore references to share?

@folklore

#ttrpgdesign #writing #ttrpg

NarrelleMHarris, 9 months ago

@timrichards @Silverlion @folklore

Not myself offhand, but AJ Vrana wrote a story using Serbian mythology in her story for This Fresh Hell. I don't think she's on Mastodon, but you can contact her through https://thechaoscycle.com/about-me/ to see if she has some links she could share.

NarrelleMHarris, 9 months ago to bookstodon

The wonderful Katya de Becerra spoke on TripleR radio today about our anthology, This Fresh Hell - they loved talking with her so much they've posted 10 minutes of the interview as a highlight!

Listen here for Katya's insights on the revival in modern horror and how its challenging old tropes and bringing in new voices!

https://www.rrr.org.au/on-demand/segments/katya-de-becerra-this-fresh-hell

#anthology #horror #tropesWithATwist @bookstodon #bookstodon #HorrorAnthology

NarrelleMHarris, 9 months ago

@bookstodon

If you're interested, here's the book on the publisher's site - but you can get it online anywhere!

https://www.clandestinepress.net/products/this-fresh-hell

NarrelleMHarris, 10 months ago

@juliebozza @bookstodon thank you :)

NarrelleMHarris, 10 months ago to bookstodon

New horror anthology "This Fresh Hell" is launching in Melbourne at 6pm on 31 August at Readings Emporium Melbourne!!

The event is free but you need to book your place (links below) - so please come and see editors, me and Katya de Becerra, Author and authors Chuck McKenzie, Eugen Bacon, @Jasonfranks and Claire L. Smith and find out more about these horror stories with a twist!

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1097497

@bookstodon #Melbourne #BookLaunch #HorrorAnthology

NarrelleMHarris, 10 months ago

@Jasonfranks @bookstodon

Read more about the book here: https://www.clandestinepress.net/products/this-fresh-hell