Bruce Keith
@brucekeith.bsky.social
Ebooks, books and cats. Oh and sailing...
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A note to writers on AI scams in publishing and fraudulent emails purporting to be from our staff, well-known authors, or literary festival staff being sent to writers.
Please note that any emails that are not sent from an arsenalpulp.com domain address are not legitimate.
Please note that any emails that are not sent from an arsenalpulp.com domain address are not legitimate.
![Black text on a white background, with the logo of book publisher Arsenal Pulp Press in the top-right. Header text reads, “Scam Alert,” and the body text reads as follows:
“A note to writers: As with many other publishers, bogus AI-generated emails purporting to be from our staff are being sent to writers, offering publishing contracts or services in exchange for payment.
“Any emails that are not sent from an arsenal pulp [dot] com domain address are not legitimate.
“Similarly, writers we have published in the past have been receiving fraudulent emails purporting to be from well-known authors or literary festival staff, offering promotional support in exchange for payment.
“For your safety, do not respond to such emails or click on any links within them.
“For more information on AI scams in publishing, consult blogs like Writer Beware and industry associations like the Writers’ Union of Canada and the Alliance of Independent Authors.
“If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info [at] arsenal pulp [dot] com.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:iya26ik7fy2b6hyuxs6ztvbv/bafkreibn2ajm6ljb2yxbb6cqcsebarfzerhsssq7ufvuuzeo266x72wxxi)
October 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM
A note to writers on AI scams in publishing and fraudulent emails purporting to be from our staff, well-known authors, or literary festival staff being sent to writers.
Please note that any emails that are not sent from an arsenalpulp.com domain address are not legitimate.
Please note that any emails that are not sent from an arsenalpulp.com domain address are not legitimate.
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The Facial Expressions of Tethys by artist Julius von Bismarck. A suspended high-sea buoy that moves in real time. Sensors on a twin buoy out in the Atlantic Ocean send live satellite data to motors inside the museum. This makes the indoor buoy copy the exact, real-time movements of the ocean waves.
September 23, 2026 at 8:49 PM
The Facial Expressions of Tethys by artist Julius von Bismarck. A suspended high-sea buoy that moves in real time. Sensors on a twin buoy out in the Atlantic Ocean send live satellite data to motors inside the museum. This makes the indoor buoy copy the exact, real-time movements of the ocean waves.
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A video calling for greater awareness about how money and energy is being extracted from creative communities by Big Tech and its lobbying.
www.wearebetterthanthis.co.uk
www.wearebetterthanthis.co.uk
We Are Better Than This
We’re standing up for creativity against AI - watch the video!
www.wearebetterthanthis.co.uk
September 23, 2026 at 1:43 PM
A video calling for greater awareness about how money and energy is being extracted from creative communities by Big Tech and its lobbying.
www.wearebetterthanthis.co.uk
www.wearebetterthanthis.co.uk
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If you're interested in creating greater transparency around #AI and the use of copyrighted materials, please sign this petition:
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
#Canada #ProtectCreativeWork #Copyright
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
#Canada #ProtectCreativeWork #Copyright
Petition e-7774 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
September 23, 2026 at 1:40 PM
If you're interested in creating greater transparency around #AI and the use of copyrighted materials, please sign this petition:
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
#Canada #ProtectCreativeWork #Copyright
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
#Canada #ProtectCreativeWork #Copyright
The whitter of Sandhill Cranes for the win! #annualmigration
September 19, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The whitter of Sandhill Cranes for the win! #annualmigration
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We are excited to share a new simultaneous release with @orcabook.bsky.social today! Every picture book in Orca's fall 2026 release will be available simultaneously in braille through NNELS this fall. Learn more: nnels.ca/news/accessi...
September 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM
We are excited to share a new simultaneous release with @orcabook.bsky.social today! Every picture book in Orca's fall 2026 release will be available simultaneously in braille through NNELS this fall. Learn more: nnels.ca/news/accessi...
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NEWS: Edmonton queer history book shortlisted for Alberta Book Publishing Award
Edmonton queer history book shortlisted for Alberta Book Publishing Award
Cruising the Downtown: Celebrating Edmonton’s Queer History documents the people, places and stories that helped shape the city’s 2SLGBTQ+ community.
dlvr.it
September 17, 2026 at 12:17 PM
NEWS: Edmonton queer history book shortlisted for Alberta Book Publishing Award
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We’ve started putting together a list of musicians, veterans, heritage advocates, politicians, faculty, prominent alumni and others who are opposed to the removal of the Memorial Organ in Convocation Hall. Many thanks to all who have signed! #yegheritage #ualberta
Save the memorial organ at convocation hall
101 years. Don't let the music die.
uniteforthepipes.ca
September 15, 2026 at 11:33 PM
We’ve started putting together a list of musicians, veterans, heritage advocates, politicians, faculty, prominent alumni and others who are opposed to the removal of the Memorial Organ in Convocation Hall. Many thanks to all who have signed! #yegheritage #ualberta
I have Sweeney Todd's 1977 album If Wishes Were Horses on regular rotation and I often wonder to myself when was the last time Bryan Adam’s heard himself sing these songs. Still a favourite after all these years…
September 10, 2026 at 6:44 PM
I have Sweeney Todd's 1977 album If Wishes Were Horses on regular rotation and I often wonder to myself when was the last time Bryan Adam’s heard himself sing these songs. Still a favourite after all these years…
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Must-read speculative fiction from @premeemohamed.com in this week’s @forwardcanada.bsky.social Alberta newsletter. Illustrations by me.
Devastatingly good. Go read it now.
forwardweekly.ca/leave-or-rem...
Devastatingly good. Go read it now.
forwardweekly.ca/leave-or-rem...
Leave or Remain | By Premee Mohamed | Forward Weekly
Forward Weekly feature for September 6, 2026.
forwardweekly.ca
September 6, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Must-read speculative fiction from @premeemohamed.com in this week’s @forwardcanada.bsky.social Alberta newsletter. Illustrations by me.
Devastatingly good. Go read it now.
forwardweekly.ca/leave-or-rem...
Devastatingly good. Go read it now.
forwardweekly.ca/leave-or-rem...
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#Reading today: One Message Remains by @premeemohamed.com. #SFF stories. If you like your #SpecFic super-smart and unputdownable, you'll love this book!
#ShortFiction #writing #stories #fiction
#ShortFiction #writing #stories #fiction
September 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
#Reading today: One Message Remains by @premeemohamed.com. #SFF stories. If you like your #SpecFic super-smart and unputdownable, you'll love this book!
#ShortFiction #writing #stories #fiction
#ShortFiction #writing #stories #fiction
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UN to vote on adopting new world map that shows Africa’s true scale
Togo-sponsored resolution calls to phase out Mercator projection, which depicts continent as similar size to Greenland, in favour of Equal Earth Map
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
Togo-sponsored resolution calls to phase out Mercator projection, which depicts continent as similar size to Greenland, in favour of Equal Earth Map
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
September 4, 2026 at 12:49 PM
UN to vote on adopting new world map that shows Africa’s true scale
Togo-sponsored resolution calls to phase out Mercator projection, which depicts continent as similar size to Greenland, in favour of Equal Earth Map
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
Togo-sponsored resolution calls to phase out Mercator projection, which depicts continent as similar size to Greenland, in favour of Equal Earth Map
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
I don't know why this made my day just a little bit better, but it did.
September 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM
I don't know why this made my day just a little bit better, but it did.
Came across this today. It shouldn't be so random finding all these resources :-( www.iped-editors.org/resources-fo... #a11y
Books without barriers: a practical guide to inclusive publishing - Institute of Professional Editors Limited
Books without barriers is a practical guide for editors, writers and publishers on how to make publications accessible to readers with print disability.
www.iped-editors.org
September 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Came across this today. It shouldn't be so random finding all these resources :-( www.iped-editors.org/resources-fo... #a11y
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The Certified Canadian Publisher program is now open to eligible publishers across the country—including publishers who aren't ACP members! 🍁📚
The seal helps readers identify and support Canadian-owned publishers, authors, jobs, and communities.
Learn more and apply: publishers.ca/certifiedcan...
The seal helps readers identify and support Canadian-owned publishers, authors, jobs, and communities.
Learn more and apply: publishers.ca/certifiedcan...
August 26, 2026 at 4:24 PM
The Certified Canadian Publisher program is now open to eligible publishers across the country—including publishers who aren't ACP members! 🍁📚
The seal helps readers identify and support Canadian-owned publishers, authors, jobs, and communities.
Learn more and apply: publishers.ca/certifiedcan...
The seal helps readers identify and support Canadian-owned publishers, authors, jobs, and communities.
Learn more and apply: publishers.ca/certifiedcan...
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New #review: MY BEST FRIEND IS A BUTTERNUT SQUASH. A delightful picture book about friendship, courage, and imagination. Paired readers may especially enjoy exploring the bright, playful illustrations.
readingwithapencil.com/reviews/2026...
#KidLit #reading #PictureBook #ReadTundra
readingwithapencil.com/reviews/2026...
#KidLit #reading #PictureBook #ReadTundra
My Best Friend is a Butternut Squash
readingwithapencil.com
August 25, 2026 at 1:21 PM
New #review: MY BEST FRIEND IS A BUTTERNUT SQUASH. A delightful picture book about friendship, courage, and imagination. Paired readers may especially enjoy exploring the bright, playful illustrations.
readingwithapencil.com/reviews/2026...
#KidLit #reading #PictureBook #ReadTundra
readingwithapencil.com/reviews/2026...
#KidLit #reading #PictureBook #ReadTundra
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Thanks to the newest members of the Patron's Circle. We were hoping to secure 40 new members by the end of today, and as of this posting, we have 53!
Our stretch goal is 60. Will you help us with a #donation and support free, unrestricted digital #literature?
standardebooks.org/donate#patro...
Our stretch goal is 60. Will you help us with a #donation and support free, unrestricted digital #literature?
standardebooks.org/donate#patro...
August 24, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Thanks to the newest members of the Patron's Circle. We were hoping to secure 40 new members by the end of today, and as of this posting, we have 53!
Our stretch goal is 60. Will you help us with a #donation and support free, unrestricted digital #literature?
standardebooks.org/donate#patro...
Our stretch goal is 60. Will you help us with a #donation and support free, unrestricted digital #literature?
standardebooks.org/donate#patro...
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Eager to read Who By His Own Hand by Greg Rhyno, available in Canada Sept 12. A witty modern #mystery set in Toronto and featuring Dame Polara, a detective who lives up to her noir-ish name. Book 3 in the series; I loved 1 & 2. Check it out!
@cormorantbooks.bsky.social
#books #writing #reading
@cormorantbooks.bsky.social
#books #writing #reading
August 23, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Eager to read Who By His Own Hand by Greg Rhyno, available in Canada Sept 12. A witty modern #mystery set in Toronto and featuring Dame Polara, a detective who lives up to her noir-ish name. Book 3 in the series; I loved 1 & 2. Check it out!
@cormorantbooks.bsky.social
#books #writing #reading
@cormorantbooks.bsky.social
#books #writing #reading
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i hear we're celebrating Canada today. what better way to do that than by supporting one of the coolest Canadian weird fiction indie publishers around (who also happens to be having an incredible sale on eBooks).
Reminder we have 6 of our eBooks on sale from $2 to $4. Check it out. Grab a bargain.
undertowpublications.com/ebooks
undertowpublications.com/ebooks
EBOOKS — Undertow Publications
undertowpublications.com
August 22, 2026 at 6:13 PM
i hear we're celebrating Canada today. what better way to do that than by supporting one of the coolest Canadian weird fiction indie publishers around (who also happens to be having an incredible sale on eBooks).
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If you've not added alt text on Bluesky before, this can help you.
www.accessible-social.com/images-and-v...
www.accessible-social.com/images-and-v...
Alt Text on Bluesky
How to add and view alt text on Bluesky to make images accessible for blind and low-vision social media users.
www.accessible-social.com
August 22, 2026 at 9:21 PM
If you've not added alt text on Bluesky before, this can help you.
www.accessible-social.com/images-and-v...
www.accessible-social.com/images-and-v...
Manitoba ... the US president cannot be trusted
BC ...we'll keep fighting for as long as it takes
Quebec ...[we] will do everything ... to protect our economy
But Alberta's response? I welcome the federal government’s intention to provide relief for those businesses that are impacted.
Sigh.
BC ...we'll keep fighting for as long as it takes
Quebec ...[we] will do everything ... to protect our economy
But Alberta's response? I welcome the federal government’s intention to provide relief for those businesses that are impacted.
Sigh.
August 22, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Manitoba ... the US president cannot be trusted
BC ...we'll keep fighting for as long as it takes
Quebec ...[we] will do everything ... to protect our economy
But Alberta's response? I welcome the federal government’s intention to provide relief for those businesses that are impacted.
Sigh.
BC ...we'll keep fighting for as long as it takes
Quebec ...[we] will do everything ... to protect our economy
But Alberta's response? I welcome the federal government’s intention to provide relief for those businesses that are impacted.
Sigh.
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My two back-to-school picture book recommendations can be summed up in two words: SARAH HOWDEN.
One was edited by Sarah Howden and one was written by Sarah Howden. Both are wise.
One was edited by Sarah Howden and one was written by Sarah Howden. Both are wise.
August 20, 2026 at 7:37 PM
My two back-to-school picture book recommendations can be summed up in two words: SARAH HOWDEN.
One was edited by Sarah Howden and one was written by Sarah Howden. Both are wise.
One was edited by Sarah Howden and one was written by Sarah Howden. Both are wise.
Yesterday: one legged squats? Sure I can smash that!
Today: getting up the stairs? Um… maybe not?
Today: getting up the stairs? Um… maybe not?
August 18, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Yesterday: one legged squats? Sure I can smash that!
Today: getting up the stairs? Um… maybe not?
Today: getting up the stairs? Um… maybe not?
My favourite book last year :-)
“Robots Staybehind, Sweetie, Cayenne and Hands will capture readers’ hearts.” — @latimes.com 🤖
Automatic Noodle by @annaleen.bsky.social is now available in paperback!🍜
Automatic Noodle by @annaleen.bsky.social is now available in paperback!🍜
August 18, 2026 at 3:26 PM
My favourite book last year :-)
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"Canadian publishers are key for nurturing local talent and launching the careers of Canadian writers. But their advocates say more investment is needed to keep the industry alive." Read the full article "Why Is Book Publishing So Precarious?" by Sara King-Abadi at @thetyee.ca below.
Canada's cultural sector is a faster-growing industry than oil and gas. Yet local arts organizations, particularly those in book publishing, continuing to face financial uncertainty. Sara King-Abadi reports. 📚
thetyee.ca/Culture/2026...
thetyee.ca/Culture/2026...
Why Is Book Publishing So Precarious? | The Tyee
Canada’s cultural sector is a faster-growing industry than oil and gas. But workers continue to feel the effects of shrinking funds.
thetyee.ca
August 14, 2026 at 9:59 PM
"Canadian publishers are key for nurturing local talent and launching the careers of Canadian writers. But their advocates say more investment is needed to keep the industry alive." Read the full article "Why Is Book Publishing So Precarious?" by Sara King-Abadi at @thetyee.ca below.