Jon McGoran

Well, I guess FIFA is going to be wanting that peace prize back...

Pritzker’s invoice to White House:

(via @nbcnews.com) @govpritzker.illinois.gov

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda.

Quick! Hide the ketchup!

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Former South Korean president receives life sentence for imposing martial law in 2024 Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law to suppress the opposition.

Crazy how some countries have actual consequences when the president attempts a coup. ...Must be nice.
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Literally millions of people worldwide will needlessly suffer & die because of this.

EPA reverses longstanding climate change finding, stripping its own ability to regulate emissions The agency announced Thursday that it is repealing its own conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the Earth and endanger human health and wellbeing.

These crazy rat bastards are determined to kill us all
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Climate Fiction Prize 2026 Longlist The Climate Fiction Prize has announced its 2026 longlist. Founded by Rose Goddard, Imran Khan, and Leo Barasi and supported by Climate Spring, the prize seeks to “celebrate the most inspirin…

Exciting to see the Sci-Fi books on the Climate Prize long list shouted out in @locusmag.bsky.social!
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A spines-out stack of the Climate Fiction Prize 2026 longlist including THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING by Jon McGoran.

We are DELIGHTED so say that our very own @jonmcgoran.bsky.social 's THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING has been longlisted for the 2026 @climate-fiction.bsky.social Prize in very distinguished company!

Congratulations to all the nominees! https://climatefictionprize.co.uk/

Buy now: https://geni.us/priceofe

2026 Climate Fiction Prize longlist announced - The Climate Fiction Prize The Climate Fiction Prize will support societies to fully grasp the climate change threat and to embrace its solutions through great stories.

Very excited to share that The Price of Everything is one of 12 books longlisted for the 2026 Climate Fiction Prize!
#clifi
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ICE is using two facial recognition programs in Minnesota, they said, including one made by the tech company Clearview AI and a newer program, Mobile Fortify. The agency is also using cellphone and social media tools to monitor people’s online activity and potentially hack into phones. And agents are tapping into a database, built by the data analytics company Palantir, that combines government and commercial data to identify real-time locations for individuals they are pursuing, the current and former officials said.

The government is using technology to identify protestors, and then using that information to track and intimidate them. The people using the devices are wearing masks, but we know the companies creating the technology.
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Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.

Federal Agents Arrest Don Lemon Over Minnesota Church Protest

I guess now we all have to subscribe to his YouTube channel... www.youtube.com/@thedonlemon...

Absolutely, it is not gonna happen. But the fact that he’s trying to make it happen is just stunning

Trump Team’s Secret Meetings With Group Plotting to Break Up Canada Exposed Trump officials have met with activists from the Alberta Prosperity Project, a separatist group that wants independence for its province.

It is almost like he’s trying to drive away all of our allies

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Since ICE thugs insist on wearing masks to hide their identities, maybe people should spray them with ink or dye-packs. Works with bankrobbers. Just a thought...

MURDERERS

AOC: I want everybody to understand that the cuts to your health care are what’s paying for this. You get screwed over to pay a bunch of thugs in the street that are shooting mothers in the face.

Fascists. Such a disgrace. If you're okay with this, you need to have a serious conversation with your mirror.

Furious AI Users Say Their Prompts Are Being Plagiarized A self-described AI ambassador is in shambles after she says other AI prompters have been plagiarizing her instructions.

🙄

…so is the 25th Amendment

“Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland; US military always an option, White House says”

Man Operating Robot Accidentally Makes It Kick Him Directly in the Nutsack A man controlling a Unitree robot accidentally made the humanoid kick him in the balls, forcing the man into a groaning heap.

Perfect

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Sounds great! (And sounds like a kindred spirit!)

Loved it!

Favorite reads of 2025 by Eric Beetner

Very excited to find #ThePriceOfEverything on @ericbeetner.bsky.social’s Favorite Reads of 2025 list over at Criminal Minds!

@solarisbooks.bsky.social
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Angel Christmas ornament

What could be more festive than a little Christmas horror?
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The Hidden Craft of Ghostwritten Fiction Matty Dalrymple talks with ghostwriter Jon McGoran about the craft, business, and collaboration behind fiction ghostwriting.

I had a great time chatting about ghostwriting fiction with my friend and colleague @mattydalrymple.bsky.social. Check it out!

Daniel Woodrell, ‘Country Noir’ Novelist of ‘Winter’s Bone,’ Dies at 72

Very sad. Such a talent. Had the pleasure of chatting with him once or twice at cons and he seemed like a great guy.

A tiled compilation of Solaris book covers designed by freelancers!

As #NationalIllustrationDay draws to a close, time for one last post...

We know they say not to judge by its cover, but we all do.

The art a book is wrapped in is often as important as the words inside to the reader, thank you to all the freelance designers who help shape our books' identity!
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