ML Brennan

@brennanml

Author Tor Books: Generation V, Iron Night, Tainted Blood, Dark Ascension (GENERATION V series). Vampires, kitsune, werebears, nerdy jokes, New England references.

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ML Brennan@brennanml· Jun 17

"Well, yes, that is the downside, Fluffy. ... Once we kill her, the pampering will end."

ML Brennan@brennanml· May 24

This is very fun!

ML Brennan@brennanml· Apr 15

If I had tenure, the emails I write would be much, much shorter. This is just a PORTION of the fucking email I had to write. (you guys, I swear to fucking God - this is a $20 book. It's BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES 2024. this is not a hard book to get hands on, so long as you MAKE A SLIGHT EFFORT)

Thank you for emailing me.

No, there is no way for you to complete the homework assignments or the first essay without owning the book.

While I realize that you had initial difficulty with getting the book, I am still extremely puzzled why you did not follow up on this in any meaningful way. Have you ever attempted to call or visit the bookstore? They would've been able to order a copy of the book for you. This book is also available from any online bookseller, or any Barnes & Noble would've been able to order a copy if they didn't have one in stock. Even your local library would've been able to get a copy for you through interlibrary loan.

At this point in the class, it is looking extremely likely that you will fail, and I would advise that you withdraw from the course. I also strongly suggest that you do not attempt to take this class online again — your best option would be to take an in-person lecture class.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Apr 15

The fucking emails I receive, I swear to god. Week 12 of the semester, many MANY poor AI attempts later, and the student admits that they never bought the book. This is, obviously, not their fault. Buying books is hard. I am now getting emails asking how they can pass the class without the book.

I'm struggling a lot in your course, I do not do well with English, this is my second time taking it as I failed the first time. I also struggle with distant learning. I have been trying to keep up but it is also difficult since I was unable to get the book, as I said in the first email I order it and it never showed up and got refunded and now it is to late to get it as when I click the link it say "unable to find the requested term". I have been trying to google the readings to complete the assignments. I'm reaching out to discuss my grade and or options as of now. I'm struggling to complete the essay and the homework #3 without the book and am not sure if I will be able to up my grade before the end of the semester.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Mar 10

That really sucks, Peter, and I'm sorry. This is Amundsen, as a kitten, drinking water like an idiot.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Mar 10

Okay, I know someone took this photo in order to sell a dress, but I argue that they almost might've been trying to create a cover for a gothic horror fantasy while they were at it. Possibly one written by @cheriepriest.com or @silviamg.bsky.social. IIt's giving "magic fungus powers, no eyes" vibes.

Okay, so first this chick has the whitest white blonde hair you can imagine, along with having skin tone best achieved by living in an underground bunker. Her eyes are closed, which given her eyelash color (v. pale. so pale, it appears that there ARE NO EYELASHES) and the general skin tone (again, we're somewhere on that line between "pure alabaster" and "corpse bride"), is starting to look a little distressing. Like, at first glance it is possible she has no eyes, just skin? The dress is old fashioned and cute, but the color is kind of "bruised purple" which... is not helping this overall look. Behind her is what I THINK might be pale purple florals, but honestly they kind of are looking more in the line of the fungi family? It's a look, is what I'm saying. A very complete look.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Feb 7

A month after his emergency surgery due to the Cashew Of Death, Peary's belly fur is starting to grow back! Hilariously, if you look closely, you can see the little black ticking is starting to show! All of his fur is red, black, then red again, all at the same spots on each hair. Pretty neat.

Shaved belly, growing back -- with adorable black ticking showing!

ML Brennan@brennanml· Jan 6

I needed work clothing this year, and found kind of absolute fucking shit in the stores. This ended up with me reading a bunch of books, watching so many (very helpful!) YouTube videos, and spending a whole lot of money on fabric. The result -- I sewed one dress and one skirt.

This is me, wearing a dress. With immense pockets.

This is also me, wearing a skirt. Note -- more pockets.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Dec 31

THE KILLER:

No remorse, people. No remorse. He'll kill again if given the chance.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Dec 31

THE MURDER WEAPON:

This is the fucking cashew that my father removed from Peary's intestine. This cost $1,000 in emergency vet scans, and comes in a jar that costs over $30, which is also a fucking crime.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Dec 31

THE INTENDED VICTIM:

Peary, five days post surgery, having learned absolutely nothing.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Dec 31

THE CRIME:

This is the X-Ray of my cat that was taken on Christmas Day, did not reveal the cashew, and cost me $650.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Dec 18

No one tell the Lorax though, okay?

Three giant piles of photocopied paper. You're impressed, I can tell. They're organized by date, too.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Nov 18

This immensely photogenic toddler cannot read @peterclines.bsky.social 's new book, GOD'S JUNK DRAWER, but you can, because it is available in bookstores now! It is the finest dinosaur-pocket-universe-grad-students-eaten-by-dinosaurs-related book of the YEAR!

Adorable toddler holds a copy of GOD'S JUNK DRAWER by Peter Clines in a shameless effort at book promotion.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Aug 17

Hey, Halloween is coming! Want to stun all bitches with an amazing owl costume? I have an easy pattern for an amazing costume in my Etsy shop. Size adjusts from adult to toddler -- no intricate sewing experience necessary -- just brute force whip stitch. www.etsy.com/listing/1749...

PDF & SVG Pattern files, Fleece Bird Costume Pattern, Full Instruction Book & patterns in PDF & SVG, Pattern will adjust to fit any size, toddler to adult

ML Brennan@brennanml· Jul 15

Nothing will ever match the New England energy of this article title.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Apr 28

I got a Bird of the Day calendar for my kids this year (because clearly my one and only goal is to raise nerds, ya'll), and I have now seen the vulturine guineafowl, and let me tell you, I took one look at it and said, "That is a bird that will cut a bitch."

Vulturine Guineafowl (Acryllium vulturinum)

It will 10/10 cut a bitch

ML Brennan@brennanml· Apr 23

Gender norms are societal creations that vary wildly because they are entirely social constructs that have been developed and imposed due to survival conditions that often existed thousands of years ago and are largely defunct. But everyone loves flowers! www.etsy.com/listing/1587...

ML Brennan@brennanml· Apr 23

Clouds. Clouds arranged in an ombre effect of shades of blue. Bitches love clouds. www.etsy.com/listing/1834...

ML Brennan@brennanml· Apr 23

Listen --- sometimes the baby is kind of ugly. It's okay. Almost all of the time, it's just kind of a weird phase. Show others that you understand and care when you give them the swan and cygnet mobile -- because sometimes that ugly duckling just grows into it. www.etsy.com/listing/1714...

ML Brennan@brennanml· Apr 23

Also, axelotls. They never lose their tails, meaning that they are eternal adolescents. Do you think they'd like video games and collecting Funko pops? Fuck yeah. They can do that AND reproduce, so embrace that energy for yourself. www.etsy.com/listing/1698...

Baby mobile with three (3!) axelotls made from felt.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Apr 23

You're a person of taste, sophistication, and distinction. Do you love cryptids? Damn right you like cryptids. Check out this Loch Ness Monster baby mobile. www.etsy.com/listing/1834...

Loch Ness Monster baby mobile. Extra boats for destruction!

ML Brennan@brennanml· Apr 23

Big thanks to everyone who sent good thoughts and kind comments while Amundsen is missing. He had his vet checkup yesterday, got a good dose of antiparasite meds, and he has been released from his quarantine lockup. He got a very thorough licking from Peary, a lot of cuddles, and is back to normal!

Blue Abyssinian cat is cuddled on a blanket. 10/10 cuteness.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Apr 19

My in-laws are visiting, and are not careful about closing doors. Amundsen slipped out at some point yesterday afternoon. We checked our camera footage and he was on the front porch around 10pm last night -- we have been looking for him all morning, but nothing. Really hoping we'll find him.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Apr 16

What did I just read.

While she was pregnant, Musk had urged her to deliver the baby via caesarian section and told her he didn't want the child to be circumcised. (Musk has posted on X that vaginal births limit brain size and that C-sections allow for larger brains) St. Clair is Jewish and circumcisions are an important ritual in the religion, and she decided against a C-section. He told her she should have 10 babies, and they debated the child's middle name.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Mar 24

Also, what hangs from it? Hypothetically, would you be interested in having small felt bats hang down and fly in the breeze, around the Christmas season? Totally hypothetically. I'm including a hypothetical picture.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Mar 21

Okay, this is my newest very very favorite meme.

ML Brennan@brennanml· Mar 4

Yes, this is definitely how science works. "This is stupid and kind of unnecessary OH MY GOD HOW CUTE IS THAT MOUSE???? 'key, fine, where were those genes you toggled because I want to make some cute mice now." www.npr.org/sections/sho...

"I'm pretty skeptical about this, but that mouse is pretty adorable," says Vincent Lynch, a professor of biology at the University at Buffalo. "And for people like me who want to understand the genetic basis of traits, this is particularly impressive."

ML Brennan@brennanml· Feb 25

Okay, Bluesky -- my kids have a rainbow spirit day coming up at school, and I need to get them something rainbow themed to wear before the date, so I need to ask: this pin looks cute and fun, but it's safe to wear and hasn't been co-opted by Nazis or anything, right?

ML Brennan@brennanml· Feb 10

I think at that point this is all we're left with.