Notices by Stephanie Burgis (stephanieburgis@wandering.shop)

@roadriverrail https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/03/search-libgen-data-set/682094/

Hey, if you, like me, are a US citizen who's had your books/stories/articles stolen by Meta to train AI, you can submit your name to the class action suit using this easy contact form for one of the law firms involved:

https://www.saverilawfirm.com/meta-language-model-litigation

#ai #meta #writing

Hey, Mastodon, I'm working a new writing playlist. Does anyone have any suggestions for good songs for someone who feels called to a purpose bigger than themself? (This is in a high fantasy world, so I'm not looking for any religious music, just: the feeling of I'm needed/destined for something BIG!)

#writing #music

This week's Wednesday snippet is from Wooing the Witch Queen, in which a sweet cinnamon roll of a nerdy Archduke (in disguise) falls for the most terrifying woman he's ever met.

Grab your copy here: https://stephanieburgis.com/books/wooing-the-witch-queen

#romance #fantasy

Today’s moment of beauty. ❤️#BloomScrolling

With just one (!!!) day to go until Wooing the Witch Queen is released in North America, here's this week's Monday snippet.

Preorder now for a sinister witch queen, a cinnamon roll librarian in disguise and a found family of trolls, goblins, and more! https://www.stephanieburgis.com/books/wooing-the-witch-queen/

#romance #fantasy

I don't know why these are so comforting, but they really are: https://www.printmag.com/designer-profiles/miniature-knitter-julie-steiner/

#knitting

Hey, if everyone could send some good thoughts towards our sweet cat, Pebbles, I would really appreciate it. She spent last night at the emergency vets with so-far-undiagnosed (but worrying) issues, & we're taking her back to our regular vets this afternoon. (This is a photo from 2 days ago.)

#cats #CatsOfMastodon

My copy of Rebecca Thorne's A Pirate's Life for Tea just arrived with perfect timing (it's been a heck of a week, for multiple reasons, so I NEED some cozy romantic fantasy goodness right now!), and I love this dedication. ;) #sapphic

Oof, covid really is everywhere right now. The relatives we're staying with in California have covid, and when I messaged the cattery in Wales to check on Pebbles, it turned out the cattery owner is down with covid as well. Do mask up if you can, everyone, wherever you are!

(So far, Patrick, the kids, and I are testing negative, but...we'll be crossing our fingers tightly for the next few days!)

For anyone who needs a quick pick-me-up, this is the silliest and most cheering little online game: https://downpour.games/~holly/where-s-madeleine

#cats #CatGames