Maureen Johnson

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And now back to my full time job, texting the word "stop" to every living Democrat.

My nephew is studying at university in the UK and has been messaging me intelligent questions about things is he is learning about the US government and elections and I don't know how to explain that the state of things here is, "Well, the President is a real ass creep. Is that anything?"

having the voice actor for daffy duck & bugs bunny on your picket line must have felt like having nuclear capabilities. peace to a legend.

obviously many more important takeaways from the French approach to protest, but much respect to the absolute varsity level Whimsy of throwing a whole ass piano at the cops

get in, no time to explain

As the weather is getting colder, I made some packs of new socks. I’m going to leave them in the park near the shelter, but if there is a better East Village location, drop it below?

For no reason I am just reminding you to have a decent bottle of something you enjoy--champagne, whiskey, the ingredients for a special little mocktail, whatever. Because you never know when you will need to have a nice glass to toast something happening.

We have shipped thousands of whistles to New York in the last couple weeks and will ship to you too, for free, 100 to literal thousands. linktr.ee/3Dwhistles

Some cities it's just not worth fucking with

It's been 18 hours and I am still reeling over the knowledge of A Court of Thorns and Roses period underwear. WHY COULDN'T HAVE IT BEEN TWILIGHT? www.instagram.com/reel/De0KT_O...

If you encounter ICE, here's what every New Yorker should know.

You are in no way prepared for this. www.instagram.com/reel/De0KT_O...

The IDF just detained the man who’s about to be elected US Congressman for NY’s 10th district, per his social media.

I have seen dat ass your keep in your pants and shit I was just seeing the muscle Forgive me I never look but dat ass and your feet

His ass, m'lord Shit, tis a pile of muscle And his feet I regarded Large, they are, and long Dat ass, tho Dat ass

What's "Coding Is Hard" in Latin? Because I now want a tattoo of it.

Live your life like Nathan Fiedler is nearby with headphones and a mini monitor.

I mean, Anthropic doesn't care. But maybe something can be done legally. Or maybe more people will become aware that AI is a giant theft machine that destroys things. It makes nothing.

Honestly, we could make it easy for reporters to find people who have had problems with finalizing their Anthropic settlements. I have. Have you? Reply below. Or make your own posts.

Keep submitting to Anthropic. Check your contracts. Call them. And any reporters covering books: PLEASE WRITE ABOUT THIS. The Anthropic back system is BROKEN almost by design. Almost FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND works stolen. 1.5 billion trapped in a garbage system.

Since watching You Can See Everything yesterday, I put on a headset and linger in the darkness of the doorway with a skeptical look until my husband notices me.

Non-spoiler thing with no impact to the viewing experience. You will learn what cocaine sounds like.

Yeah, it’s that good. Run. Do not walk.

Billionaires: this is the coolest car ever. The poors wish they could have one RIGHT NOW but only YOU can and you MUST just for the flex. Get it now! While it's hot! Drive it upside down! Do it! Do it or your money is worthless!

Reporters: talk to some authors who are trying to get their Anthropic claims. We have STORIES.

The short version of this is: the stupidity machine stole the books, then used the stupidity machine to build a stupid machine that cannot be fixed no matter what you do to pay out the 1.5 billion they have to may for all they stealing. Which sounds like a lot until you realize it's SO MANY BOOKS.

ONE DAY to vote for Rebel Spirit in the Signal Awards. We're currently a little behind so YOUR VOTE MATTERS. vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...

I've done an episode of one of my all-time favorite podcasts--the must=listen for all mystery readers: @shedunnitshow.bsky.social. This is a place I can really talk about THE BONES OF MYSTERY. www.shedunnitshow.com/maureenjohns...

This is actual garbage. Every writers' union should be clearly standing up and saying NO AI USE. Not, "we'll ask before your work is used to for training." For training WHAT? What do you need the work for?

AUTHORS: REJECT AI. NO DEAL. SOA: So what I'm hearing is that you want us to say more about our AI deal.

All bookstores need to do a quick Venn diagram of picture book authors and owners of whimsical Brooklyn emporiums.

ME: *sees the Kelly Clarkson/Art of Play story* so much nonsense no thank you ME, ONCE I REALIZE AOP IS OWNED BY THE AUTHOR OF DRAGONS LOVE TACOS: what the hell is happening

Today! There's a new press secretary in town, one less Greek Ambassador, and Kristie Noem proves true love is really dead. Or something. Join @maureenjohnsonbooks.com and @dansinker.com for a new Says Who! sayswhopodcast.com/episodes/gov...

Just Neville Chamberlain your way through it, I guess.

Me trying to describe the cartography wing.

Laugh at their clown asses. They can't handle it.

Famously, the First Amendment forbids other people from laughing when you speak.

HELL YES!

I'm going to use that video of the data center on fire as my virtual Yule log.

It's not often you see a war-related bombing and say, "Hey, it would be great if that happened here."

I wrote something for people about CULTS: people.com/maureen-john...