Kate Fathers

Hi, I'm a writer. You may remember me from such publications as Starburst Magazine, Mindful Mum, OFIC Magazine and the Devilfish Review.

[Kate Fathers @katefathers]

*coughs* Hey guys, I made a tumblr. https://t.co/7ejO8VIR6N

[Kate Fathers @katefathers]

@jegaevi I can't read it either, but it looks like it's talking about the "product placement novel" as a genre.

I think it's safe to conclude that, overall, novels can be paid product placements, but not all products mentioned in novels are paid. Sometimes that's just detail.

[Kate Fathers @katefathers]

@jegaevi Because in a branded world, brands used as character signifiers is definitely a thing. There are more examples of that than the ones given in the article, and it would have been good to know just what the overall percentage is.

[Kate Fathers @katefathers]

@jegaevi Interesting! Although personally, I think the paper's point about Stephen King is a bit muddled and it could have dug deeper into brands used without commerical purposes.

[Prem Sikka @premnsikka]

The world’s 500 richest people have total wealth of $11.9tn.

Their wealth up by $2.2tn in 2025. 8 billionaires accounting for a 25% of the gains.

They fund right-wing parties, oppose worker/human rights, cause more pollution than normal people.
https://t.co/nNZFR3tI9W

[Good Law Project @GoodLawProject]

The NHS is under pressure to adopt Palantir software.

Palantir’s founder openly despises the NHS.

You can push back – use our tool to see if your local trust is using the software, then send an email to say no to Palantir
https://t.co/FvmvuH5aCt

[Pessimistic Persimmon @Kenneth33071904]

This reminds me of the time climate protestors made me late for work.

[Kate Fathers @katefathers]

Merry Christmas, Twitter!

[Laura Elliott @TinyWriterLaura]

i’m not saying there’s something wrong with the climate (i am) but i AM saying the daffodil bulbs i planted for spring are flourishing above the ground on the 22nd of december

[CONSEQUENCE @consequence]

Guillermo del Toro says generative AI "vandalizes the fact that art without pain is illustration."

"You listen to Paul McCartney and John Lennon, and you know John Lennon lost his mother... You know, van Gogh had to be institutionalized. He never really sold a painting. All these things informed the urgency of his brush strokes. If you remove any of that, then it's illustrative art and illustrative of something not lived."

[Farrukh @implausibleblog]

Why isn't EVERYONE offered a flu vaccine? Public health in the UK is at times absurd 🤷‍♂️ - watch this from BBC News:

Sally Nugent, "There is growing concern about the rising number of flu cases in the UK"

Jon Kay, "In England 1,700 people in hospital with flu"

Sally Nugent, "That's the highest number since 2010"

Jon Kay, "A school in Wales has temporarily closed"

Headteacher Simon Kidwell, "We had an outbreak in late September early October, it caused quite a lot of staffing issues, and a lot of children off"

"We've had the flu jab in school, kids have had the nasal spray, so hopefully we'll have a clear run now till Spring"

Jon Kay, "But it's a challenge if parents, brothers and sisters haven't had it and it spreads so quickly"

Simon Kidwell, "Winter bugs spread really easily in schools"

Sally Nugent, "Are enough people getting their vaccine?"

Pharmacist Sanjeev Panesar, "We want to see a bigger uptake"

Jon Kay, "2-3 year olds eligible, school children getting the nasal spray version, who else is eligible"

Sanjeev Panesar, "Anyone over 65, or with serious chronic health conditions"

Headteacher Simon Kidwell, "Pharmacists aren't eligible for the flu vaccine, neither are school staff"

[Kate Fathers @katefathers]

Just in time for the holidays, it's a new @STARBURST_MAG! In my Book Wormhole column, I take a look at a #weridfiction classic: Gertrude Barrows Bennett's "Claimed!". Meanwhile, over in our 1001 Films Feature, I spotlight the Japanese horror film #Reincarnation.

[STARBURST MAGAZINE @STARBURST_MAG]

The Winter edition of #StarburstMagazine is OUT NOW! Find it in your nearest TGJones, selected WHSmith travel stores, Barnes & Noble, and more!

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[Zack Polanski @ZackPolanski]

"Polanski claimed at the protest that the UK is "one of the most nature depleted countries in the world."

I'm not "claiming" it.

We have lost more biodiversity than any G7 country and we're ok the bottom 10% globally. It's pretty dire and the media should report it more.

[Variety @Variety]

Rest in peace, Diane Keaton.

The Oscar winner’s spirit, humor, and heart lit up every film she touched — from "Annie Hall" and "The Godfather" to "The First Wives Club," and "Father of the Bride." She was a true Icon. Thank you, Diane, for a lifetime of unforgettable moments.

[˗ˏˋ ´ˎ˗ @lapislagoons]

Ireland passed a living wage for artists, they found for every $1 invested in artist the artists returned $1.39 back, and so they are rolling out a program of basic income for artist, incredible

[The Green Party @TheGreenParty]

Let's make hope normal again.

[Kate Fathers @katefathers]

Issue 491 is out now! For your autumnal reading, I take a look at #PoppyZBrite's #horror novel "Lost Souls" and the fantastic Katsuhiro Otomo #anime anthology "Memories". #scifi #fantasy #Wednesday

[STARBURST MAGAZINE @STARBURST_MAG]

The Autumn issue of #StarburstMagazine is shipping to our fabulous subscribers from today, so if you've not subbed yet and would like Issue 491 delivered for FREE (within the UK) ahead of its August 29th release date, sign up below!

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[STARBURST MAGAZINE @STARBURST_MAG]

Our Autumn edition is nearly here, folks! Subscriber copies will start shipping later this week, so if you're a UK reader who'd like to get it delivered straight to your door (with free P&P!) before the Aug 29th release, head to our official store: https://t.co/nN9HrmYn3O

[STARBURST MAGAZINE @STARBURST_MAG]

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[Kate Fathers @katefathers]

@scottlyus I've never used Shudder, but I'm starting to think maybe I should.