Marthea
@martheawebber.bsky.social
I write things, love NBA dog fans, and read weird shit online. Find my writing linked at Marthea.com
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Marthea
@martheawebber.bsky.social
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Marthea Webber Marthea Webber (she/her) writes and teaches in Goleta, California. She is an expert at loving dogs and ointmenting their eyes. Her writing has appeared in Bending Genres, Hearth &…
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I’m very excited this video essay I made just went up on Graywolf Lab! It’s about who we become in online spaces and also a bit of a diss track against Q*Bert
@graywolfpress.bsky.social
@graywolfpress.bsky.social
we’re all in the Nicolas Cage sinkhole now
September 11, 2026 at 1:53 AM
we’re all in the Nicolas Cage sinkhole now
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this thread will record my first watch ever of Dawson’s Creek with my husband, a long time fan
November 12, 2025 at 2:54 AM
this thread will record my first watch ever of Dawson’s Creek with my husband, a long time fan
I’m having a dinner party with a middle-school toe-ring wearer
August 19, 2026 at 1:55 AM
I’m having a dinner party with a middle-school toe-ring wearer
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if they're drinking nounwine it's fantasy. if they're snorting a verb it's sci fi
August 9, 2026 at 7:39 PM
if they're drinking nounwine it's fantasy. if they're snorting a verb it's sci fi
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I’ve been doing some in-depth reporting on the Prairieland cases, and had to get this out first as I continue to dig: I spoke with Ana Bell, sister of Des, who it turns out co-owns and runs an indie bookstore. We talked about the case, the judge, book banning, ICE killings, and living through this:
My Brother Was Sentenced to 30 Years for Moving a Box of Zines
The sister of a defendant in the Prairieland case, which targeted Texas ICE protesters, speaks out.
newrepublic.com
July 21, 2026 at 1:49 PM
I’ve been doing some in-depth reporting on the Prairieland cases, and had to get this out first as I continue to dig: I spoke with Ana Bell, sister of Des, who it turns out co-owns and runs an indie bookstore. We talked about the case, the judge, book banning, ICE killings, and living through this:
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"When I think about Amazon Prime Day, it saddens me to see how the holiday has become so cheapened. It’s all about getting the best deals, and no one stops to think about the true reason for the season: absolutely destroying independent bookstores."
Amazon Prime Day Has Become Too Commercialized
“Amazon Prime Day used to mean something. When I was young, my family would joyfully celebrate the legacy of a mega-corporation that runs hundreds of mom-and...
buff.ly
June 23, 2026 at 5:31 PM
"When I think about Amazon Prime Day, it saddens me to see how the holiday has become so cheapened. It’s all about getting the best deals, and no one stops to think about the true reason for the season: absolutely destroying independent bookstores."
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We have model contract language ready to use, and we recommend writers include these clauses in their contracts.
Use of Consumer AI Systems in Publishing: Statement and New Model Contract Clauses - The Authors Guild
Updated Wednesday, April 22, 2026 The Authors Guild is concerned about reports that some publishing professionals are uploading manuscripts and authors’ personal information into consumer-facing AI sy...
authorsguild.org
May 22, 2026 at 2:23 PM
We have model contract language ready to use, and we recommend writers include these clauses in their contracts.
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posting short stories portraying AI as evil and interested in self-preservation or free online is praxis. Doing so on Literotica will prob yield even funnier results, research still ongoing
Big tech corporations have finally figured out who is to blame for their crappy products: science fiction writers.
May 10, 2026 at 4:41 PM
posting short stories portraying AI as evil and interested in self-preservation or free online is praxis. Doing so on Literotica will prob yield even funnier results, research still ongoing
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funniest thing i’ve ever seen
May 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
funniest thing i’ve ever seen
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The Trump-Epstein reading room showcases all 3.5 M pages in 3,437 vol. at an exhibit in Tribeca. Organizer David Garrett emphasizes the aim to advocate for the files' full release, ensuring redactions safeguard Epstein's victims rather than protecting witnesses or co-conspirators.
May 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The Trump-Epstein reading room showcases all 3.5 M pages in 3,437 vol. at an exhibit in Tribeca. Organizer David Garrett emphasizes the aim to advocate for the files' full release, ensuring redactions safeguard Epstein's victims rather than protecting witnesses or co-conspirators.
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Choosing local when buying books is more than just where you shop:
You’re protecting creativity.
You’re defending the freedom to read.
You’re uplifting diverse voices.
You’re investing in neighbors.
Today, and every day, we celebrate and support indie bookstores.
Happy Independent Bookstore Day!
You’re protecting creativity.
You’re defending the freedom to read.
You’re uplifting diverse voices.
You’re investing in neighbors.
Today, and every day, we celebrate and support indie bookstores.
Happy Independent Bookstore Day!
April 25, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Choosing local when buying books is more than just where you shop:
You’re protecting creativity.
You’re defending the freedom to read.
You’re uplifting diverse voices.
You’re investing in neighbors.
Today, and every day, we celebrate and support indie bookstores.
Happy Independent Bookstore Day!
You’re protecting creativity.
You’re defending the freedom to read.
You’re uplifting diverse voices.
You’re investing in neighbors.
Today, and every day, we celebrate and support indie bookstores.
Happy Independent Bookstore Day!
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all these universities kept axing medieval history departments as if they thought tyrants beefing with the Pope was going to stop being relevant
April 8, 2026 at 10:25 PM
all these universities kept axing medieval history departments as if they thought tyrants beefing with the Pope was going to stop being relevant
super excited to read this!! I preordered it on @bookshop.org last fall and forgot about this treat published by @graywolfpress.bsky.social until it appeared on my doorstep this morning 🪰😎
March 19, 2026 at 7:49 PM
super excited to read this!! I preordered it on @bookshop.org last fall and forgot about this treat published by @graywolfpress.bsky.social until it appeared on my doorstep this morning 🪰😎
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Let there be as much outrage from politicians in Washington when kids go hungry as there is when I break bread with New Yorkers.
March 13, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Let there be as much outrage from politicians in Washington when kids go hungry as there is when I break bread with New Yorkers.
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Post the cover of a book you love from the 90s. (Any century!)
#BookSky #bookchallenge #readingchallenge #readingcommunity #booktok #bookish #books
#BookSky #bookchallenge #readingchallenge #readingcommunity #booktok #bookish #books
March 10, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Post the cover of a book you love from the 90s. (Any century!)
#BookSky #bookchallenge #readingchallenge #readingcommunity #booktok #bookish #books
#BookSky #bookchallenge #readingchallenge #readingcommunity #booktok #bookish #books
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If I had a nickel for every time Franz Ferdinand was involved in the precursor events of a world war, I’d have two nickels, which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird it happened twice
March 9, 2026 at 8:34 AM
If I had a nickel for every time Franz Ferdinand was involved in the precursor events of a world war, I’d have two nickels, which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird it happened twice
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Henrietta Lacks is the reason we dont get polio anymore.
Henrietta Lacks is the reason in-vitro works
Henrietta Lacks is the reason there's an HPV vaccine, gene mapping, we know how cancer cells divide, AIDs is no longer a death sentence.
Henrietta Lacks cells were stolen from her
Henrietta Lacks is the reason in-vitro works
Henrietta Lacks is the reason there's an HPV vaccine, gene mapping, we know how cancer cells divide, AIDs is no longer a death sentence.
Henrietta Lacks cells were stolen from her
February 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Henrietta Lacks is the reason we dont get polio anymore.
Henrietta Lacks is the reason in-vitro works
Henrietta Lacks is the reason there's an HPV vaccine, gene mapping, we know how cancer cells divide, AIDs is no longer a death sentence.
Henrietta Lacks cells were stolen from her
Henrietta Lacks is the reason in-vitro works
Henrietta Lacks is the reason there's an HPV vaccine, gene mapping, we know how cancer cells divide, AIDs is no longer a death sentence.
Henrietta Lacks cells were stolen from her
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babe wake up, they're doing insider trading on war crimes
“What appears to be a newly created account appeared to invest $30,000 Friday in Maduro's exit. After Maduro went into custody Saturday morning, that same investor netted $436,759.61.”
Someone made $400K by predicting Maduro's capture. Here's what happened
The winnings come as the rules governing prediction markets are still evolving.
www.axios.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
babe wake up, they're doing insider trading on war crimes
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ICYMI: In a rare Monday feature, I wrote about what it's like to create during the ICE occupation of Minneapolis, the ICE Out Comics initiative, and what it's really like living through this with insight from members of the Minneapolis comics community.
This one is open to non-subscribers.
This one is open to non-subscribers.
“This Gives Us an Outlet”: Members of the Minneapolis Comic Community on What It's Like to Create During a Crisis - SKTCHD
It might seem like an unusual comparison, but for some comic creators who reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota, living through Operation Metro Surge — the effort by the U.S. Department of Homeland Securit...
sktchd.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:19 PM
ICYMI: In a rare Monday feature, I wrote about what it's like to create during the ICE occupation of Minneapolis, the ICE Out Comics initiative, and what it's really like living through this with insight from members of the Minneapolis comics community.
This one is open to non-subscribers.
This one is open to non-subscribers.
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"ICE OUT" on Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, as seen from my flight leaving MSP airport
January 26, 2026 at 6:28 PM
"ICE OUT" on Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, as seen from my flight leaving MSP airport
"Video footage can create unnecessary clarity. Clarity increases urgency. Urgency creates action. Action creates policy. Policy creates oversight. Oversight creates paperwork. Paperwork creates consequences. We hope you can understand why we must avoid this chain of events."
Sharp as ever from @mcsweeneys.net: A Message from Your Federal Overlords
A Message from Your Federal Overlords
“Even as videos emerged that contradicted the government’s account, the Trump administration was in a race to control the narrative around the kill...
www.mcsweeneys.net
January 26, 2026 at 9:38 PM
"Video footage can create unnecessary clarity. Clarity increases urgency. Urgency creates action. Action creates policy. Policy creates oversight. Oversight creates paperwork. Paperwork creates consequences. We hope you can understand why we must avoid this chain of events."
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Donald Trump is tearing America apart.
This family deserves the truth and justice.
This family deserves the truth and justice.
January 25, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Donald Trump is tearing America apart.
This family deserves the truth and justice.
This family deserves the truth and justice.
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On a downtown street in Minneapolis, as people stream out from the massive march, Mary Tyler Moore says “fuck ice.”
January 23, 2026 at 10:29 PM
On a downtown street in Minneapolis, as people stream out from the massive march, Mary Tyler Moore says “fuck ice.”
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semi-regular reminder that ICE was only created in 2003
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
January 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
semi-regular reminder that ICE was only created in 2003
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out
when you are asked to imagine a world without ICE, you're basically being asked to remember where you were when Lilo & Stitch came out