another scam warning
Mar. 10th, 2026 01:42 pm![[syndicated profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/feed.png){kind=small}
lois_mcmaster_bujold_feedMy friend Pat Wrede (Patricia C. Wrede) writes to me:
"This is just to let you know that a Facebook "fan page" for me has been hacked; we're working on getting it fixed, but it is going to take time because I didn't set the thing up myself. In the meantime, I'm told that scammers do this to try to get followers' emails and use them to request money. I get money from fans buying my books, not from asking for handouts. Please pass the word around.
I am not sure whether they can only get at people who "Follow" the Facebook page, or whether they can follow links to other writers, but I figured I should warn people."
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That goes for me as well; the only thing I'd ever want from my fans is to buy my books. Or at least read my books. I don't want your passwords, either...
As far as I know, the scammer/s who has/have been impersonating me on X is/are still around. I am not on X, never will be, don't vet manuscripts, etc. etc. My internet interfaces are this Goodreads blog, and its mirror site on Facebook run by a volunteer fan (bless her) where I can't answer anything (or, given FB's blockage screens, read much) though it does serve me as a signal boost.
Ta, L.
posted by Lois McMaster Bujold on March, 10
"This is just to let you know that a Facebook "fan page" for me has been hacked; we're working on getting it fixed, but it is going to take time because I didn't set the thing up myself. In the meantime, I'm told that scammers do this to try to get followers' emails and use them to request money. I get money from fans buying my books, not from asking for handouts. Please pass the word around.
I am not sure whether they can only get at people who "Follow" the Facebook page, or whether they can follow links to other writers, but I figured I should warn people."
*
That goes for me as well; the only thing I'd ever want from my fans is to buy my books. Or at least read my books. I don't want your passwords, either...
As far as I know, the scammer/s who has/have been impersonating me on X is/are still around. I am not on X, never will be, don't vet manuscripts, etc. etc. My internet interfaces are this Goodreads blog, and its mirror site on Facebook run by a volunteer fan (bless her) where I can't answer anything (or, given FB's blockage screens, read much) though it does serve me as a signal boost.
Ta, L.
posted by Lois McMaster Bujold on March, 10
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more AI hallucinations
Mar. 8th, 2026 08:39 amlois_mcmaster_bujold_feedRan across this one this morning...
" 1. Memory by Lois McMaster Bujold
Cover of 'Memory' by Lois McMaster Bujold
In this captivating science fiction novel, a young woman named Dag is tasked with the responsibility of restoring the lost memories of a society that has been stripped of its past. As she delves into the secrets of memory manipulation, she uncovers a shocking conspiracy that threatens to unravel the very fabric of her world. With her determination and resilience, Dag must navigate through a web of deceit and danger to uncover the truth and save her people from a future devoid of their collective memories."
For the love of mike, people, don't trust AI for anything. Though I suppose most readers of this blog know that by now.
I mean, it's horribly hilarious, but I suspect other AIs will grep this very post, and dismember and replicate its contents all over the internet in a feedback loop of lunacy. Sort of like an ignorance virus.
Sigh, L.
posted by Lois McMaster Bujold on March, 08
" 1. Memory by Lois McMaster Bujold
Cover of 'Memory' by Lois McMaster Bujold
In this captivating science fiction novel, a young woman named Dag is tasked with the responsibility of restoring the lost memories of a society that has been stripped of its past. As she delves into the secrets of memory manipulation, she uncovers a shocking conspiracy that threatens to unravel the very fabric of her world. With her determination and resilience, Dag must navigate through a web of deceit and danger to uncover the truth and save her people from a future devoid of their collective memories."
For the love of mike, people, don't trust AI for anything. Though I suppose most readers of this blog know that by now.
I mean, it's horribly hilarious, but I suspect other AIs will grep this very post, and dismember and replicate its contents all over the internet in a feedback loop of lunacy. Sort of like an ignorance virus.
Sigh, L.
posted by Lois McMaster Bujold on March, 08
Origin Story
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Origin Story
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Adira’s Story
Mar. 8th, 2026 12:06 ampost_secret_feedDear Frank,
I write to you with incredible news. Last month, I brought home my new service dog, Tango. This was made possible by this Sunday Secret Post.
That post led to nearly $10,000 of donations within 2 weeks! I send all my love to you and to every single person from the PostSecret community and beyond who contributed, as well as those who weren’t able to contribute but still saw the post and hoped on my behalf. You all have made something amazing happen for this 25-year-old woman who is now so excited for the life of independence, freedom, and trust Tango and I are building together.
Thank you for hearing me and helping me that chilly day in Connecticut several years ago, Frank. The secret I shared in that auditorium was one of despair, believing I would never be able to partner with a service dog of my own. I am so grateful to be able to look back on that day and smile because I just didn’t know yet what good fortune was coming my way.
My life changed forever when I bought home my service dog Gusto (nickname Tango). Since then I have:
– had only a fraction of the medical episodes I used to have thanks to my service dog’s early alerting
– moved into my own apartment where I am able to live independently
– returned to school and am currently enrolled in a full course load for the first time in my life
– traveled by train and plane on trips I never could have safely gone on without my service dog
– made new friends
– grown tremendously in security and confidence
– started to figure out a doable career path for myself
I cannot overstate how much Gusto has impacted my heart, my health, and my future. Our togetherness was made possible by the PostSecret community, and I am forever grateful.
If you would like to learn more about the transformative power of service animals, check out the resource below.
Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities
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e Sharing Knife #1 Beguilment on sale for $1.99
Mar. 5th, 2026 07:38 amlois_mcmaster_bujold_feedHere:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
I see its second half, Legacy, which completes the tetralogy's first arc and should be read with it, is only $4.99 at the moment, so, excellent idea to pick them both up together.
A quick check finds it at regular price at other vendors at the moment, so this may just be a Kindle thing.
Ta, L.
posted by Lois McMaster Bujold on March, 05
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
I see its second half, Legacy, which completes the tetralogy's first arc and should be read with it, is only $4.99 at the moment, so, excellent idea to pick them both up together.
A quick check finds it at regular price at other vendors at the moment, so this may just be a Kindle thing.
Ta, L.
posted by Lois McMaster Bujold on March, 05
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The Friday Five on a Sunday
Mar. 1st, 2026 10:05 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
nanila- What made you happy this week?
Notification of winning a small summer research grant. - What made you sad?
I was disappointed in a colleague for trying to conceal some serious underperformance when it could have been dealt with easily much earlier on. As it is, now another colleague and I are going to have to put in a lot of effort to attempt to rectify the situation before a deadline next week. - What made you angry?
An academic colleague being outrageously disrespectful to a professional services colleague. - What are you looking forward to in the next week?
Getting that sad piece of work, which should not have been mine in the first place, off my desk at the end of the week. - What are you not looking forward to?
I have to be off-campus for two days next week. I'm not looking forward to the amount of meetings I've had to ram into the other three days of the working week.
