Michael Tamblyn

CEO of @Kobo. Sorry - done here. Find me on Threads. Same @mtamblyn

[Michael Tamblyn @mtamblyn]

Every once in a while, I pop back in here just to see how things are going. Kudos on becoming more algorithmically-weaponized *and* with more AI slurry. Someone is really crushing those KPIs.

Find me on Thr34ds and Blu3sky. It isn't perfect but it's better over there.

[Halton Police @HaltonPolice]

**UPDATE**
Thanks to the overwhelming response from beekeepers coming to help we expect the scene to be clear in approx. 30 mins.
The majority of the bees have been safely collected and crates will be hauled away.

[Michael Tamblyn @mtamblyn]

@MalleVallik @kobo @KoboWritingLife I can imagine an issue if someone makes a book available for library sale but has it exclusive with some retailer so hasn’t given us a listing or a file. I’m wondering if that’s what’s happening here. 4/

[Michael Tamblyn @mtamblyn]

@MalleVallik @kobo So the scenario where that wouldn’t work is if someone is making a library book available for library sale but not making it available for trade sale. We make it really easy to submit books through @KoboWritingLife and our aggregator friends, so that shouldn’t be an issue… 3/

[Michael Tamblyn @mtamblyn]

@reidmore_online This is the way. 🇨🇦

[Harman Idema @HarmaninToronto]

There are no more borders in the European Union.

However, you will always know where the Netherlands begins.

[Michael Tamblyn @mtamblyn]

Threads. I’ll get this link out before the algorithmic suppression gets going.
https://t.co/jcLKwoFfxo

I need all of my authors, feisty librarians, disgruntled publishing people, and beautiful digital weirdos outta here stat.

[Michael Tamblyn @mtamblyn]

@HarperCollinsCa A bookstore gives me curation. Online gives me infinite selection. Both!

[Threatening Music Notation @ThreatNotation]

Emanuel is an aspiring luthier (string instrument maker) from Atlanta who was accepted to attend the Chicago School of Violin Making. Unfortunately, the GoFundMe for his tuition has gotten basically no traction. Can we help him out? https://t.co/a4w5fH0PSR

[Michael Tamblyn @mtamblyn]

@Amanda__Grenier Cheering for you. If there was ever a time to mix up your presentation style, this is it!

[Michael Tamblyn @mtamblyn]

@Jacquaman @kobo At least you got a new key card!

[Jen Psaki @jrpsaki]

This is a masterpiece Remarkable women with intertwined lives on the court, fighting cancer and through it all a deep friendship Best piece I have read about anything in a long time https://t.co/xiGnbq1sHY

[Internal Tech Emails @TechEmails]

Microsoft's gaming chief: "We are exactly like Polaroid"

February 15, 2019

[Michael Tamblyn @mtamblyn]

@librarythingtim And anonymity. Don’t forget zero-consequence bad behaviour. (That said, if you had an invite, I’d love one! 😃)

[Waubgeshig Rice @waub]

I will acknowledge this day by sharing this brief passage from @BillyRayB’s brilliant novel A Minor Chorus

[Michael Tamblyn @mtamblyn]

Djinn: You have three wishes.

Me: The words “Shampoo” and “Conditioner” must be the largest words on their respective bottles.

Djinn: Your second wish?

Me: At least 48pt font

Djinn: Your third?

Me: I’m good.

[Michael Tamblyn @mtamblyn]

Sci-fi Big Hat Energy.

[Michael Tamblyn @mtamblyn]

Falls into the frustrating category of “Someone didn’t talk to someone else before announcing something” but we have it sorted out. All will be well with our @Pocket and @mozilla friends.

[Kobo @kobo]

To clarify, we will continue supporting @Pocket on our Kobo eReaders through and beyond the Firefox transition on August 15th.