So, for today's Thursday 13 I'm listing a few accounts that I'd recommend if you're looking to follow some new folks. This is by no means the full list, but it's a sampling. If you're on Bluesky, leave your username in the comments so I can follow you (if I'm not already).
1. Micah (@rincewind.run): Once a day he posts a quote from one of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. He posts other things, too, but I follow for the Prachett.
2. maya kern (@mayakern.com): She designs clothing. Lately, she's been marketing her skirts (with pockets!).
3. Katie Mack (@astrokatie.com): Astronomer. I follow for the cool science stuff.
4. Michael Whelan (@michaelwhelan.bsky.social): He's an artist, and you've probably seen his work. He did a lot of SFF covers. Lately he's been posting his work and talking about what went into creating some of the iconic book covers that you likely remember.
5. Courtney Milan (@courtneymilan.com): Author. She writes historical romance with an interesting twist. (The obvious thing that she hints at about the main character at the beginning of the story? Nope, it's not what you think. I promise.) But mostly it's fun when someone tries to dunk on her when she talks law. Because, she used to be a lawyer, but people see "romance author" and think stupid. She's far, far from stupid.
6. Randall Munroe (@xkcd.com): For the XKCD comic. If you know, you know.
7. Micro SF/F by O. Westin (@microsff.com): I originally found them on Twitter. They post micro fiction (SFF, specifically). They haven't posted as frequently since migrating to BlueSky, but those stories still occasionally pop up.
8. knitty® | editor, Amy Sadler (@knitty.com): I may have mentioned that I'm a knitter. Knitty.com is an online knitting magazine. If you're a knitter, you need to be following her.
9. Jorts (and Jean) (@jortsthecat.bsky.social): There was an AITA involving not bright ginger cats and butter. (You probably had to be there.) They parlayed that into a Twitter account that migrated to Bluesky. Jorts is a ginger cat. He relies on Jean (also a cat). And they're all about labor rights.
10. Bree (@mostlybree.kitrocha.com): Half of a romance author pair (who write very erotic books--you've been warned). She has some good TV recommendations (and some not-so-good), and currently she acquired a 3D printer, and she's been making some interesting stuff.
11. Brett "Solidarity 2025" Banditelli (@banditelli.org): I initially started following him because he was local to me. Now, I enjoy the bird pictures.
12. John Bull (@garius.bsky.social): Every so often, he posts interesting history lessons. Fascinating stuff.
13. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (@lastweektonight.com): I have posted clips from him before on the blog. Of course I follow the show on Bluesky.
Oh wow....I did not know about all those places to stop and watch clips. Heck, I have only done ONE podcast and that was recently when my nephew was interviewed about his racing days. I am out of the loop, but you know, I am okay with that. What is so funny, I used to be in charge of the loop! I knew all things, all the time.....oh once upon a time.
ReplyDeleteMore pictures than clips, really. Bluesky is kinda niche, really.
DeleteI am on Bluesky! I'm @jessicamckendry.bsky.social
ReplyDeleteThank you for the recommendations! I didn't follow the knitting accounts, but all of the writing ones I followed! I think it's great to expand our connections on Bluesky. Down with Twitter/X!
Funny thing about Bluesky. I joined, was active for a month or two, and then I lost interest altogether. I haven't been on it for months. I think you follow me there, but, of course, you aren't seeing my posts. I appreciated your suggestions. Too many of the Twitter accounts I rejoined on Bluesky were political in nature and I found that's not what I wanted from Bluesky.
ReplyDeleteIncidentally, I know you don't read my Monday music posts, but I'd like to invite you to read the bottom of my post going live on June 23rd after the music part. I don't know if you would have known this man or known of him, but one never knows.
I skim the music posts. I'll make sure to check our your Monday post this coming week.
DeleteI’m sort of on Bluesky. I pop in occasionally. I get a lot of the political stuff elsewhere.
ReplyDeleteYeah, Bluesky can be very political, but you can also just follow people who aren't political, and that'll tone that way down.
DeleteI'm not on Bluesky. The only social media I have is Instagram (one for thrift store stuff, and one for my dog!).
ReplyDeleteI'm on Insta, but I rarely look in. I'm not sure why.
DeleteI'd join Blue Sky, but I don't want to barge in. I'm on X (Twitter, whatever) and Threads where I wax serious most times. I'm also on Instagram and Facebook, where I make a point to never be serious (as with Penwasser Place); I just want to goof around. I'm tinkering with the idea of creating another blog which will be serious, but I wouldn't expect much traffic there. It will allow me to completely goofy on PP. It'll be more personal therapy, if anything.
ReplyDeleteHappy Summer!
Occasionally NEVER serious at Penwasser Place isn't completely accurate. That's why I'm thinking of another blog.
ReplyDeleteI am on Bluesky but I don't remember my user name. I don't go there often.
ReplyDeleteI'm hearing that a lot here. That's cool.
DeleteBluesky is new to me. Just checked it out. Looks quite like X though highly restricted in reach.
ReplyDeleteA lot of us who fled Twitter ended up there. It has some similarities, which is what I like. It doesn't have Twitter's algorithm, which as far as I'm concerned is a good thing.
DeleteI'm on Bluesky but I haven't posted in a while. @magicalmysticalmimi.bsky.social. I was using it as my artistic space away from politics. I follow artists of all kinds. I need to follow you!
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's become very politics heavy. But, there are artists and such there to follow.
DeleteI need to check if I created a bluesky account..I might have :) and if i do, will check out some of these accounts and yours as well... My 13 is here -https://www.ladyinreadwrites.com/a-saunter-through-13-things-on-time-cats-and-history/
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