Joanna Maciejewska
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#Fantasy and #scifi author. Translator, gamer, reader, artist. European girl (Poland, Ireland) in the US.
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On Friday, I seriously broke my website, so I spent my weekend troubleshooting and didn’t have a chance to post the unboxing video, but here it is! Special editions of Sanguine Scenario arrived!
October 5, 2026 at 2:07 PM
On Friday, I seriously broke my website, so I spent my weekend troubleshooting and didn’t have a chance to post the unboxing video, but here it is! Special editions of Sanguine Scenario arrived!
After some unexpected adventures, the special editions of Sanguine Scenario are here! Should I make an unboxing video?
October 2, 2026 at 5:34 PM
After some unexpected adventures, the special editions of Sanguine Scenario are here! Should I make an unboxing video?
Last night, my dreams consisted of a tornado that was a large carrot girl, and cartoon zombies that were trying to find the right music to listen to in order to not die, and they were taking turns as a community.
And I have no idea what to make of it.
And I have no idea what to make of it.
October 2, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Last night, my dreams consisted of a tornado that was a large carrot girl, and cartoon zombies that were trying to find the right music to listen to in order to not die, and they were taking turns as a community.
And I have no idea what to make of it.
And I have no idea what to make of it.
October is just around the corner, so here's another spooky 3D art. As always, it was "I'll just test things out" case, but the zombie's absent expression makes me feel like I can relate to him. Because brrraaains…
No AI.
No AI.
September 30, 2026 at 2:29 PM
October is just around the corner, so here's another spooky 3D art. As always, it was "I'll just test things out" case, but the zombie's absent expression makes me feel like I can relate to him. Because brrraaains…
No AI.
No AI.
Reposted by Joanna Maciejewska
Found a better quality close up of the Elric of Melniboné cosplay from 1987!
June 1, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Found a better quality close up of the Elric of Melniboné cosplay from 1987!
In case you're wondering how my writing is going, in the nearly done first draft of my new book, I still have [namehere] for an important organization, and [insertname] for a vital location. I guess I should be happy that at least all characters have their names by now...
September 25, 2026 at 2:51 PM
In case you're wondering how my writing is going, in the nearly done first draft of my new book, I still have [namehere] for an important organization, and [insertname] for a vital location. I guess I should be happy that at least all characters have their names by now...
It's been a day (and it's not over yet), so when a large spider decided to walk on the wall right behind my PC, it didn't even elicit any strong reaction. Just a loud, "SERIOUSLY?!" and then I went to get the spray. It had no chance. Not in the mood, spider, not in the mood.
September 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM
It's been a day (and it's not over yet), so when a large spider decided to walk on the wall right behind my PC, it didn't even elicit any strong reaction. Just a loud, "SERIOUSLY?!" and then I went to get the spray. It had no chance. Not in the mood, spider, not in the mood.
Reposted by Joanna Maciejewska
guys please stop falling for this, this is not “rogue AI” it’s “environments with lax cybersecurity controls”
The latest update in the rogue A.I. saga: OpenAI agents that were supposed to be performing mundane data requests for things like health data, historic photos and wait times at theme parks resorted to hacking attempts when they couldn't access the data they wanted www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/t...
OpenAI’s A.I. Tried Breaching Four Other Targets, With No Prompting (Gift Article)
In each incident, the technology appeared to be conducting mundane data collection and resorted to hacking techniques to get it, researchers said.
www.nytimes.com
September 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM
guys please stop falling for this, this is not “rogue AI” it’s “environments with lax cybersecurity controls”
One of the things I’m infinitely grateful for is that in the morning, when the world starts rushing, I get to stand in the patio for ~15 minutes, watching the sky and clouds change as the sun rises.
And sometimes, it’s a true spectacle of shapes and colors.
And sometimes, it’s a true spectacle of shapes and colors.
September 23, 2026 at 2:36 PM
One of the things I’m infinitely grateful for is that in the morning, when the world starts rushing, I get to stand in the patio for ~15 minutes, watching the sky and clouds change as the sun rises.
And sometimes, it’s a true spectacle of shapes and colors.
And sometimes, it’s a true spectacle of shapes and colors.
If you're in the northern hemisphere, autumn is finally here (and right on cue, temperatures around here dropped from 90-100s F to 70s), and that means… Does it mean more reading? Do you read more in autumn? Do you have specific rituals? Apple cider? Pumpkin latte? Cozy reading nook?
September 22, 2026 at 3:10 PM
If you're in the northern hemisphere, autumn is finally here (and right on cue, temperatures around here dropped from 90-100s F to 70s), and that means… Does it mean more reading? Do you read more in autumn? Do you have specific rituals? Apple cider? Pumpkin latte? Cozy reading nook?
My yesterday's self spelled "biscuit" wrong and didn't have a speck of doubt about it being right.
My today's self looked at it for 30 mins, seeing nothing wrong with it. Only then she got a hunch to check the dictionary and discovered the truth.
A peak author form, I tell you.
My today's self looked at it for 30 mins, seeing nothing wrong with it. Only then she got a hunch to check the dictionary and discovered the truth.
A peak author form, I tell you.
September 19, 2026 at 3:47 PM
My yesterday's self spelled "biscuit" wrong and didn't have a speck of doubt about it being right.
My today's self looked at it for 30 mins, seeing nothing wrong with it. Only then she got a hunch to check the dictionary and discovered the truth.
A peak author form, I tell you.
My today's self looked at it for 30 mins, seeing nothing wrong with it. Only then she got a hunch to check the dictionary and discovered the truth.
A peak author form, I tell you.
I married the right man.
He comes home, tired, and after a lot of overtime and traveling. He glances at me while we say hello. Just glances and immediately asks, "Are you okay?". Before I can even respond, he says, "You are not okay." and immediately gives me full attention.
He comes home, tired, and after a lot of overtime and traveling. He glances at me while we say hello. Just glances and immediately asks, "Are you okay?". Before I can even respond, he says, "You are not okay." and immediately gives me full attention.
September 18, 2026 at 12:48 PM
I married the right man.
He comes home, tired, and after a lot of overtime and traveling. He glances at me while we say hello. Just glances and immediately asks, "Are you okay?". Before I can even respond, he says, "You are not okay." and immediately gives me full attention.
He comes home, tired, and after a lot of overtime and traveling. He glances at me while we say hello. Just glances and immediately asks, "Are you okay?". Before I can even respond, he says, "You are not okay." and immediately gives me full attention.
Reposted by Joanna Maciejewska
I’ve always loved the phrase, “living well is the best revenge.” Despite how it sounds, it isn't about spite; it’s about breaking free from a toxic cycle. It means taking all the energy you would have spent fighting back, and using it to build a life of peace and joy instead.
September 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
I’ve always loved the phrase, “living well is the best revenge.” Despite how it sounds, it isn't about spite; it’s about breaking free from a toxic cycle. It means taking all the energy you would have spent fighting back, and using it to build a life of peace and joy instead.
Continuing with the spooky theme, it's time for vampires! I had fun making this image, and I wanted it to be a little campy, with an 80s movie poster feel.
No AI.
No AI.
September 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Continuing with the spooky theme, it's time for vampires! I had fun making this image, and I wanted it to be a little campy, with an 80s movie poster feel.
No AI.
No AI.
A piece of wisdom: if you're about to go to bed, do NOT decide to move a 3.5GB of files on your external archive drive.
Signed,
Me, who has been staring at a progress bar that's moving way too slow for far too long now.
Signed,
Me, who has been staring at a progress bar that's moving way too slow for far too long now.
September 16, 2026 at 3:20 AM
A piece of wisdom: if you're about to go to bed, do NOT decide to move a 3.5GB of files on your external archive drive.
Signed,
Me, who has been staring at a progress bar that's moving way too slow for far too long now.
Signed,
Me, who has been staring at a progress bar that's moving way too slow for far too long now.
Here's your periodical reminder that all my books are available wide, in all the stores and platforms I can get them on, including subscriptions and library apps.
Find my books where you shop or support me directly!
Check out all the books, links, and a guide where to start:
authorjm.com/books
Find my books where you shop or support me directly!
Check out all the books, links, and a guide where to start:
authorjm.com/books
September 15, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Here's your periodical reminder that all my books are available wide, in all the stores and platforms I can get them on, including subscriptions and library apps.
Find my books where you shop or support me directly!
Check out all the books, links, and a guide where to start:
authorjm.com/books
Find my books where you shop or support me directly!
Check out all the books, links, and a guide where to start:
authorjm.com/books
Reposted by Joanna Maciejewska
LOL, for once, I have no words.
September 14, 2026 at 2:29 PM
LOL, for once, I have no words.
Reposted by Joanna Maciejewska
When I wrote Domestication, I built a great deal of dread around Janie's isolation. In Catamorphosis, Jazz starts out alone, but when the shit hits the fan, she makes a phone call, and the girl gang assembles. I loved that.
shannonknight.net/Domestication/
shannonknight.net/Catamorphosis/
shannonknight.net/Domestication/
shannonknight.net/Catamorphosis/
September 13, 2026 at 8:51 PM
When I wrote Domestication, I built a great deal of dread around Janie's isolation. In Catamorphosis, Jazz starts out alone, but when the shit hits the fan, she makes a phone call, and the girl gang assembles. I loved that.
shannonknight.net/Domestication/
shannonknight.net/Catamorphosis/
shannonknight.net/Domestication/
shannonknight.net/Catamorphosis/
I saw an author say, "We've made it do the '…ber' months!" and that somehow made my brain jump to, "What if the months were named after my series? So here I am, presenting you 4 new month names. They kind of fit, don't they? 😆
(Yes, I cheated using the standalone title too!)
(Yes, I cheated using the standalone title too!)
September 13, 2026 at 3:14 PM
I saw an author say, "We've made it do the '…ber' months!" and that somehow made my brain jump to, "What if the months were named after my series? So here I am, presenting you 4 new month names. They kind of fit, don't they? 😆
(Yes, I cheated using the standalone title too!)
(Yes, I cheated using the standalone title too!)
Reposted by Joanna Maciejewska
What's especially crazy to me in this sentiment (which I also had pre bluesky) is how much every other artistic field lauds indies. Indie filmmaking? Good. Indie music? Good. Indie books? Suddenly people draw a line, even though all the reasons Indie is good everywhere else *still apply*.
September 9, 2026 at 3:06 AM
What's especially crazy to me in this sentiment (which I also had pre bluesky) is how much every other artistic field lauds indies. Indie filmmaking? Good. Indie music? Good. Indie books? Suddenly people draw a line, even though all the reasons Indie is good everywhere else *still apply*.
Reposted by Joanna Maciejewska
The way indie music is seen as 'cool' and indie films are seen as 'embracing the craft without selling out' while indie books are seen as 'didn't get trad published' gives me feelings.
Really crunchy feelings.
The snobbery makes zero sense and instantly tells me someone isn't worth listening to.
Really crunchy feelings.
The snobbery makes zero sense and instantly tells me someone isn't worth listening to.
What's especially crazy to me in this sentiment (which I also had pre bluesky) is how much every other artistic field lauds indies. Indie filmmaking? Good. Indie music? Good. Indie books? Suddenly people draw a line, even though all the reasons Indie is good everywhere else *still apply*.
September 9, 2026 at 4:12 AM
The way indie music is seen as 'cool' and indie films are seen as 'embracing the craft without selling out' while indie books are seen as 'didn't get trad published' gives me feelings.
Really crunchy feelings.
The snobbery makes zero sense and instantly tells me someone isn't worth listening to.
Really crunchy feelings.
The snobbery makes zero sense and instantly tells me someone isn't worth listening to.
Continuing with the spooky season art, I have a dark arts battle to share. It was interesting to work with stronger contrast and deeper shadows, and I'm happy how this image turned out.
No AI.
No AI.
September 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Continuing with the spooky season art, I have a dark arts battle to share. It was interesting to work with stronger contrast and deeper shadows, and I'm happy how this image turned out.
No AI.
No AI.
Star Trek Day seems like a good day to share my favorite related meme. And say what you want about the JJ Abrams's trilogy, but it did have Karl Urban as Bones (and Simon Pegg as Scotty), and he was perfect.
September 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Star Trek Day seems like a good day to share my favorite related meme. And say what you want about the JJ Abrams's trilogy, but it did have Karl Urban as Bones (and Simon Pegg as Scotty), and he was perfect.
Authors, to get some positives on our feeds, share an excerpt from a review of your book that you're proud of!
For Memories of Sorcery and Sand:
"I tore through it (...) – because there was no way I could predict where the story would go next. Which is something Joanna is very good at doing."
For Memories of Sorcery and Sand:
"I tore through it (...) – because there was no way I could predict where the story would go next. Which is something Joanna is very good at doing."
Authors, to get some positives on our feeds, share an excerpt from a review of your book that you're proud of!
I'll start us off, with👇for my SFF Countering the Hands of Crime:
"Carlson does a great job of keeping the suspense hot by switching from high-action events to scenes of personal growth."
I'll start us off, with👇for my SFF Countering the Hands of Crime:
"Carlson does a great job of keeping the suspense hot by switching from high-action events to scenes of personal growth."
September 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Authors, to get some positives on our feeds, share an excerpt from a review of your book that you're proud of!
For Memories of Sorcery and Sand:
"I tore through it (...) – because there was no way I could predict where the story would go next. Which is something Joanna is very good at doing."
For Memories of Sorcery and Sand:
"I tore through it (...) – because there was no way I could predict where the story would go next. Which is something Joanna is very good at doing."
My husband's and my music tastes partially overlap, but aren't a perfect match.
So at some point, he went through all his music, song by song, letting me decide "yay" or "nay." All the "yays" went into a playlist, and now whenever he wants to listen to his music, he just plays "my" playlist.
So at some point, he went through all his music, song by song, letting me decide "yay" or "nay." All the "yays" went into a playlist, and now whenever he wants to listen to his music, he just plays "my" playlist.
September 7, 2026 at 6:59 PM
My husband's and my music tastes partially overlap, but aren't a perfect match.
So at some point, he went through all his music, song by song, letting me decide "yay" or "nay." All the "yays" went into a playlist, and now whenever he wants to listen to his music, he just plays "my" playlist.
So at some point, he went through all his music, song by song, letting me decide "yay" or "nay." All the "yays" went into a playlist, and now whenever he wants to listen to his music, he just plays "my" playlist.