Hi @neilhimself ! I'm a huge fan and an aspiring writer with a... less than satisfactory range of vocabulary. How does one learn new phrases and words and actually remember them?
On the bird site, I followed quite a few #JaneAusten and #Bronte accounts. Here, when I search for either tag, it's typically only me that comes up. Surely there are other Austen and Bronte accounts on Mastodon??
It has been so long since I've been here. But I'm looking forward to reintegrating into the platform and finding my/new people. Are we still saying #histodons ?
The Whole Earth Catalog collection (and much more) changed my life for the better. It's all now online. This is seminal media and cultural history: https://wholeearth.info/
The -layout option is great, but if you want to then put together the paragraphs using the layout result, you have to watch the leading spaces.
Depending on the page images, you may find 0, 1, 2 or more leading spaces in front of each line for a whole paragraph...and then the first line may have 2 or 3 more, as the indent.
I usually go through the book or story to see what's what, then use a little regex and manual edits to get rid of any leading spaces except the paragraph indents you want.
Then I replace the real indent spaces with some unused character, blow away all the remaining line-feed and/or newline characters, then replace the placeholder characters with newline characters.
NOW I have a text file Calibre can turn into an epub with good paragraphs!
The Calibre heuristic processing option can do some of this, but it is not as accurate as doing it yourself.
I'm to stressed to read fiction, but last Friday, just before the war began I finished: Venomous Lumpsucker
Three words: Extinction Credit Economics
How would capitalism react to fines placed on causing extinction?
I was impressed by Beauman's understanding that you don't need to be evil to participate in the ecology's destruction. The extinction industry arseholes aren't competent or smart, just indifferent and greedy.
Hallo! Ich bin #neuhier auf der Literatur Instanz. :MagicWand: Ich bin hauptsächlich auf der Suche nach interessanten Buchempfehlungen, weiß aber noch nicht, ob ich selbst aktiv tröten werde. Ich bin eher eine stille Userin. :blahaj: Ich freue mich hier zu sein!
@stachelspore Sascha Raubal hat da mal eine Liste an Hashtags und Gruppen zusammengestellt. Die richtet sich zwar (auch) an Autor:innen, aber für Leser:innen ist ebenfalls etwas dabei. Die Gruppe @lesekreis wurde im Kontext dieser Liste ergänzend genannt.
♲ muenchen.social/
@musenhain
Man hat nach mir gerufen? 😁
Ja, da ich natürlich hier auch Leser ansprechen (und möglichst neue finden) will, ist davon auch einiges vertreten:
Dive into the heart of a city in turmoil. In this gripping nonfiction work journey back to the explosive events of the 1980 Miami riots. Uncover the untold stories, the unspoken truths, and the raw emotions that ignited a community’s struggle for justice. Through vivid narratives and in-depth research, this book sheds light on a pivotal historical moment, revealing a tapestry of courage, conflict, and resilience. Prepare to be captivated by the voices of those who lived it, as you embark on a powerful exploration of a city at the crossroads of change.
The 1980 Miami riots were race riots that occurred in Miami, Florida, starting in earnest on May 18, 1980, following an all-White male jury acquitting four Dade County Public Safety Department officers in the death of Arthur McDuffie (December 3, 1946 – December 21, 1979), a Black insurance salesman and United States Marine Corps lance corporal. McDuffie was beaten to death by four police officers after a traffic stop. After the officers were tried and acquitted on charges including manslaughter and evidence tampering, a riot broke out in the Black neighborhoods of Overtown and Liberty City on the night of May 17.
Going Postal" is an emotionally charged novel that takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through the turbulent world of the United States Postal Service, marked by twenty-seven devastating mass shootings from 1970 to 2021. But this story isn't just about violence; it's a profound exploration of what drives a person to the brink of despair and what it takes to claw back from the edge.
Author R.J. DiPerna offers a unique insider's perspective, revealing the cracks in both individuals and a massive governmental agency grappling with its own flaws. This gripping narrative unearths the raw truths of mental illness, addiction, abuse, and the intricate web of human relationships, from friendship and romance to betrayal and revenge.
Enter the lives of Gemma and Dani, two women seeking a fresh start, only to find themselves embroiled in a bitter battle for their livelihoods. Their unwavering determination pushes them to extreme measures as they fight for their secure jobs, forming alliances and sowing chaos among coworkers, management, and the union. The indomitable spirit of these women ignites a chain reaction, forcing five characters to confront their breaking points, with vengeance on their minds.
Author R.J. DiPerna, a former USPS employee, infuses her narrative with authenticity and a poignant message. "Going Postal" isn't just a novel; it's a catalyst for change. It urges us to recognize the subtle signs of despair, extend a hand of friendship, and dismantle the negative stigmas surrounding mental health and addiction. Through her own diverse life experiences, DiPerna demonstrates the power of resilience, sparking a conversation about empathy and support. This Suspense Thrillers novel is a poignant reminder of the human capacity for redemption and transformation
this might be the harshest #book review i ever seen in a textbook. Imagine being attacked this hard over 400 years after you wrote your book. I guess modern #authors should hope not to get this treatment in 2423. #bookstodon#books
"Ableism is more than just bias: it's the entire idea that anything can or should be perfect in this universe of entropy and chaos, applied at the level of human bodies and ways of being." - Ashley Shew, Against Technoableism: Rethinking who needs Improvement. #Bookstodon#bookstadon#Reading#Disability#Accessibility#DisabilityStudies
@jillrhudy ooh, I agree, I really like her writing. Lucky you 😊 you got to listen to her. Also, if you wouldn’t mind, could you direct me to some nice book-y places on mastadon? I’m kinda new here.
Hey @neilhimself any advice for an aspiring comic book writer who has familial tremors so he can't draw worth a damn and has entire worlds he could partner with some artists on? I can't afford to commission entire comics with my current job, and I've been searching for an artist or artists to partner with for years. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Loved the second season of good omens btw! Can't wait for season 3!
@neilhimself I just moved out here to Austin, I'm not sure how prevalent the art department is at UT. I have yet to avail myself of the local library, been meaning to do that. Those are some good options, thank you good sir for your Sage advice. :)
Any ideas? I’m looking for articles, maybe even research, on the impact on grief when family members or friends die overseas & you can’t really help from Australia (or wherever you live). For instance, war zones, natural disasters, human-made disasters & the like. I can’t find anything. 🤞#grief#bereavement#mourning
"A renowned grief expert and neuroscientist shares groundbreaking discoveries about what happens in our brain when we grieve, providing a new paradigm for understanding love, loss, and learning."