P.A. Cornell (She/Her)
@cornellwriter.bsky.social
Nebula, Aurora, and World Fantasy-nominated Chilean-Canadian writer. Winner Short Works Prize. SFWA, CSFFA, ALCiFF Chile. Odyssey ’02. Codex. Stories in Apex, Fantasy, Lightspeed, and others. Linktree: http://linktr.ee/pacornell
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Through the Machine - Lightspeed Magazine
“Steve, over here! Turn to your right. Can we get a smile?” He falls back on his training easily enough, turns to the cameras, gives them his famous crooked smile, tilts his head just so as the flashe...
www.lightspeedmagazine.com
Now live, both the print and audio versions of my story, “Through the Machine” (As featured by Gizmodo—link threaded). Again, If you only read one of my stories this year, let it be this one. And if you like it, please share. www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/thro...
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My latest #BookReview is for a soon-to-be-released sweet romantic tale from @cornellwriter.bsky.social that boasts a retro space age/noir aesthetic which is the kind of thing I can't get enough of. Extra points for cover art by @kiwifruitbird.bsky.social & interior art by @theahmedraafat.bsky.social
Book Review: Shoeshine Boy & Cigarette Girl by P.A. Cornell — HELEN WHISTBERRY
Sweet romantic fable with fun retro/noir aesthetic
www.helenwhistberry.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:11 PM
My latest #BookReview is for a soon-to-be-released sweet romantic tale from @cornellwriter.bsky.social that boasts a retro space age/noir aesthetic which is the kind of thing I can't get enough of. Extra points for cover art by @kiwifruitbird.bsky.social & interior art by @theahmedraafat.bsky.social
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Nice to see my post-apocalyptic punk story, “Vinyl Wisdom” mentioned here. This one’s from my backlist but still a favorite of mine. Give it a read if you’d like: www.havenspec.com/vinyl-wisdom
January 5, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Nice to see my post-apocalyptic punk story, “Vinyl Wisdom” mentioned here. This one’s from my backlist but still a favorite of mine. Give it a read if you’d like: www.havenspec.com/vinyl-wisdom
Thank you for a wonderful review of my forthcoming book, @whistberry.bsky.social, and for including these amazing artists as part of it. Those interested can pre-order a copy through their link of preference here: www.starsandsabers.com/books/shoesh...
My latest #BookReview is for a soon-to-be-released sweet romantic tale from @cornellwriter.bsky.social that boasts a retro space age/noir aesthetic which is the kind of thing I can't get enough of. Extra points for cover art by @kiwifruitbird.bsky.social & interior art by @theahmedraafat.bsky.social
Book Review: Shoeshine Boy & Cigarette Girl by P.A. Cornell — HELEN WHISTBERRY
Sweet romantic fable with fun retro/noir aesthetic
www.helenwhistberry.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Thank you for a wonderful review of my forthcoming book, @whistberry.bsky.social, and for including these amazing artists as part of it. Those interested can pre-order a copy through their link of preference here: www.starsandsabers.com/books/shoesh...
New year, new writing project. Love starting a brand new story. No idea how long this one’s going to end up. Could be a short. Could be a novelette. Possibly something longer? Guess we’ll find out. 🙂
January 5, 2026 at 4:40 PM
New year, new writing project. Love starting a brand new story. No idea how long this one’s going to end up. Could be a short. Could be a novelette. Possibly something longer? Guess we’ll find out. 🙂
If you missed this news, and you’re on NetGalley, this is happening this month. Don’t miss it!
SHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL now available through NetGalley for the month of January! Get it while it’s hot!
www.netgalley.com/widget/10089...
www.netgalley.com/widget/10089...
January 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM
If you missed this news, and you’re on NetGalley, this is happening this month. Don’t miss it!
I really appreciate when editors let you know they’ve submitted your work for awards or other things. Regardless of the outcome, it feels good to know someone really believed in your story. Recently got such news about this one: www.heartlines-spec.com/and-i-will-r...
And I Will Read to You About Butterflies
And I Will Read to You About Butterflies by P.A. Cornell
www.heartlines-spec.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:27 PM
I really appreciate when editors let you know they’ve submitted your work for awards or other things. Regardless of the outcome, it feels good to know someone really believed in your story. Recently got such news about this one: www.heartlines-spec.com/and-i-will-r...
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I see that after years, Bluesky has finally added a 'hate speech' option to their reporting. Have reported this vile fuck. I looked at his tl, he's talking about Palestinians as 'evil things' and quoting fundraisers as 'terrorism apologia'. One to add to your blocklists (after reporting).
January 5, 2026 at 8:26 AM
I see that after years, Bluesky has finally added a 'hate speech' option to their reporting. Have reported this vile fuck. I looked at his tl, he's talking about Palestinians as 'evil things' and quoting fundraisers as 'terrorism apologia'. One to add to your blocklists (after reporting).
Nice to see my post-apocalyptic punk story, “Vinyl Wisdom” mentioned here. This one’s from my backlist but still a favorite of mine. Give it a read if you’d like: www.havenspec.com/vinyl-wisdom
January 5, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Nice to see my post-apocalyptic punk story, “Vinyl Wisdom” mentioned here. This one’s from my backlist but still a favorite of mine. Give it a read if you’d like: www.havenspec.com/vinyl-wisdom
Reposted by P.A. Cornell (She/Her)
Hey people! My son's science fair project is about how people visualize things when they read. It's very short and he'd appreciate it if you could fill it out, and share for more responses!
(info: 'print books' also includes ebooks)
Thank you! ☺️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
(info: 'print books' also includes ebooks)
Thank you! ☺️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Mental Imagery Science Project Survey
The results of this survey are intended to be used as data for a science project meant to determine the correlation between the vividness of a person's mental imagery and four other factors. Please an...
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January 4, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Hey people! My son's science fair project is about how people visualize things when they read. It's very short and he'd appreciate it if you could fill it out, and share for more responses!
(info: 'print books' also includes ebooks)
Thank you! ☺️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
(info: 'print books' also includes ebooks)
Thank you! ☺️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Happy to say my first story sale for 2026 is also my 4th sale to Lightspeed. Happy to be back in this publication soon with my Fantasy story, "Time Management."
January 4, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Happy to say my first story sale for 2026 is also my 4th sale to Lightspeed. Happy to be back in this publication soon with my Fantasy story, "Time Management."
I can however link to this list by @aphowell.com that also recommends it. 🙂
aphowell.com/2025/08/01/t...
aphowell.com/2025/08/01/t...
Apparently this story appears on a recommended reading list that I won’t be linking to for “reasons.” Sadly, the stories on said list aren’t to blame. Those I’m familiar with are all fantastic and worthy of recognition. Anyway, here’s mine. Give it a read if you haven’t yet.
Now live, both the print and audio versions of my story, “Through the Machine” (As featured by Gizmodo—link threaded). Again, If you only read one of my stories this year, let it be this one. And if you like it, please share. www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/thro...
January 4, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I can however link to this list by @aphowell.com that also recommends it. 🙂
aphowell.com/2025/08/01/t...
aphowell.com/2025/08/01/t...
Apparently this story appears on a recommended reading list that I won’t be linking to for “reasons.” Sadly, the stories on said list aren’t to blame. Those I’m familiar with are all fantastic and worthy of recognition. Anyway, here’s mine. Give it a read if you haven’t yet.
Now live, both the print and audio versions of my story, “Through the Machine” (As featured by Gizmodo—link threaded). Again, If you only read one of my stories this year, let it be this one. And if you like it, please share. www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/thro...
Through the Machine - Lightspeed Magazine
“Steve, over here! Turn to your right. Can we get a smile?” He falls back on his training easily enough, turns to the cameras, gives them his famous crooked smile, tilts his head just so as the flashe...
www.lightspeedmagazine.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Apparently this story appears on a recommended reading list that I won’t be linking to for “reasons.” Sadly, the stories on said list aren’t to blame. Those I’m familiar with are all fantastic and worthy of recognition. Anyway, here’s mine. Give it a read if you haven’t yet.
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That horror anthology is OF DREAD, DECAY, AND DOOM, and we are crowd-funding for this! www.starsandsabers.com/books/of-dread-decay-and-doom/
January 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
That horror anthology is OF DREAD, DECAY, AND DOOM, and we are crowd-funding for this! www.starsandsabers.com/books/of-dread-decay-and-doom/
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Look, I’m hosting the Hugos in LA next year, but we will film that shit. NOBODY should risk themselves. Our country is acting despicably in every regard.
The world must boycott the World Cup and the Olympics.
It is both the only moral choice and will actually get the attention of these dead-eyed clout demons.
It is both the only moral choice and will actually get the attention of these dead-eyed clout demons.
January 3, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Look, I’m hosting the Hugos in LA next year, but we will film that shit. NOBODY should risk themselves. Our country is acting despicably in every regard.
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One month to launch for SHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL, a sci-fi romance novelette from award-winning author @cornellwriter.bsky.social! With interior illustrations by @theahmedraafat.bsky.social and cover by @kiwifruitbird.bsky.social. Learn more: www.starsandsabers.com/books/shoesh...
#books
#books
January 3, 2026 at 4:57 PM
One month to launch for SHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL, a sci-fi romance novelette from award-winning author @cornellwriter.bsky.social! With interior illustrations by @theahmedraafat.bsky.social and cover by @kiwifruitbird.bsky.social. Learn more: www.starsandsabers.com/books/shoesh...
#books
#books
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Please do not "He was no angel" somebody while the US illegally goes on undeclared war against Venezuela.
I have spoken with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and our Ambassador in Caracas. The EU is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela.
The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition. (1/2)
The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition. (1/2)
January 3, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Please do not "He was no angel" somebody while the US illegally goes on undeclared war against Venezuela.
Echoing all of this. Still sick. Less pain than John, but some pain. And also trying to wrap my head around what’s happened. Quite a start to the year.
My brain is a scrambled egg from sickness and pain. Trying to wrap my head around the evil in this morning's news.
I'm probably going to default to boosting more knowledgeable voices.
I'm probably going to default to boosting more knowledgeable voices.
January 3, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Echoing all of this. Still sick. Less pain than John, but some pain. And also trying to wrap my head around what’s happened. Quite a start to the year.
Also if you’re on NetGalley and missed this…
SHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL now available through NetGalley for the month of January! Get it while it’s hot!
www.netgalley.com/widget/10089...
www.netgalley.com/widget/10089...
January 2, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Also if you’re on NetGalley and missed this…
For the evening folks. You don’t want to miss this! (I’m told there will be snacks)
This is happening in just over a month, so if you’re anywhere near Toronto, I’d love to see you there. Click the link to rsvp, and reserve a copy of the book if you so desire.
@starsandsabers.bsky.social
@starsandsabers.bsky.social
SHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL takes place in an alternate, retrofuturistic Toronto, so it’s only right to have the book launch in our Toronto. If you’re in the general vicinity, you’re invited. Click the link to rsvp and reserve your book for signing.
www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com/events/42502...
www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com/events/42502...
January 2, 2026 at 11:25 PM
For the evening folks. You don’t want to miss this! (I’m told there will be snacks)
Welp, guess Pinterest will basically become unusable. It was already heading downhill with all the AI but this certainly won’t help.
BREAKING: OpenAI is predicted to buy Pinterest, $PINS, in 2026, per the Information
January 2, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Welp, guess Pinterest will basically become unusable. It was already heading downhill with all the AI but this certainly won’t help.
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I'm starting 2026 with my first publication of the year! My poem about the death of David Bowie, "heroes," is in Not of One Us #85. (Coincidentally, this month is the 10th anniversary of Bowie's death.) The issue also includes work by Sonya Taaffe, Jennifer Crow, Devan Barlow, and more.
January 2, 2026 at 8:15 PM
I'm starting 2026 with my first publication of the year! My poem about the death of David Bowie, "heroes," is in Not of One Us #85. (Coincidentally, this month is the 10th anniversary of Bowie's death.) The issue also includes work by Sonya Taaffe, Jennifer Crow, Devan Barlow, and more.
Horror fans, crowdfunding is ongoing for this anthology. Great bunch of contributors, of which I’m one. Looking forward to seeing this one out in the world when it publishes.
See the great roster for our horror anthology OF DREAD, DECAY, AND DOOM, and help us reach our crowd-funding goal: ko-fi.com/post/Our-Thi...
Our Third Anthology: OF DREAD, DECAY, AND DOOM
Jendia Gammon published a post on Ko-fi
ko-fi.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Horror fans, crowdfunding is ongoing for this anthology. Great bunch of contributors, of which I’m one. Looking forward to seeing this one out in the world when it publishes.
Happy science fiction day! Here’s my latest to help you celebrate. 🚀👽🛸
My flash “The Space Between Us” is now free-to-read at @lightspeedmagazine.com! Get it in print or audio (with not one, but TWO amazing narrators). And Happy Holidays to all!
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-...
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-...
The Space Between Us - Lightspeed Magazine
Xylina The first date had that delicious awkwardness that makes you self-conscious in the moment, but in retrospect seems endearing and makes you nostalgic for a more innocent and hopeful time. Adis ...
www.lightspeedmagazine.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Happy science fiction day! Here’s my latest to help you celebrate. 🚀👽🛸
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Read our latest newsletter, the Stars and Sabers Gazette, featuring upcoming and current books! starsandsabers.ghost.io/stars-and-sa...
#books
#books
Stars and Sabers Gazette - Jan. 2, 2026
Happy New Year! We've got some gorgeous books for your TBR.
starsandsabers.ghost.io
January 2, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Read our latest newsletter, the Stars and Sabers Gazette, featuring upcoming and current books! starsandsabers.ghost.io/stars-and-sa...
#books
#books
This is a really great anthology, filled with so many magical stories. Very proud to be a part of it. If you haven’t read it, find out more here and maybe get yourself a copy.
Thank you for reading OF ENCHANTMENT, ENIGMA, AND THE INFINITE, the magic-themed anthology published at @starsandsabers.bsky.social! Such a pleasure editing those magnificent stories. Learn more here: www.starsandsabers.com/books/of-enc...
#books #fantasy
#books #fantasy
January 2, 2026 at 4:54 PM
This is a really great anthology, filled with so many magical stories. Very proud to be a part of it. If you haven’t read it, find out more here and maybe get yourself a copy.