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dave ring

@davering.bsky.social

someone please remind me to sit forward next time you see me slouching on a panel. looks like i fell asleep behind the wheel back there.

Andy W. Taylor @sooguy68.bsky.social · 25d

Afternoons panel on novellas entitled “Short Kings: The Rise of the SF Novella” with @kercoby.bsky.social (moderator) Michele Laframboise, @kevinhearne.bsky.social and @davering.bsky.social
#cancon2025 @canconsffh.bsky.social

CanCon 2025 panel on novellas with Kerry C Byrne (moderator) Michele Laframboise, Kevin Hearne, and dave king

October 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM

dave ring

@davering.bsky.social

graphic design is my passion…let’s hang out at can*con

dave’s schedule
friday publishers party
saturday 10am new gothic 4pm short kings
sunday 1pm environmental storytelling in games

all against a strange maple leaf background

October 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM

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Can*Con

@canconsffh.bsky.social

Thank you so much for creating this, Kate!

The hour approacheth!!

Kate Heartfield @kateheartfield.com · Sep 20

Speaking of @canconsffh.bsky.social , last year's starter pack for panelists, vendors and volunteeers was popular, so I made a new one for this year. Please tell me if you're on programming or helping out with Can*Con this year and would like to be added, or if you'd like to be removed.

September 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM

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Can*Con

@canconsffh.bsky.social

CATS ALIVE IT IS ONE WEEK TO CAN*CON!

First of all, apologies for the relative silence from this account as we have been dealing with Certain Matters, although the Rumours of a Goblin Rebellion are at best Exaggerated and Scurrilous.

October 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM

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Mary Robinette Kowal

@maryrobinettekowal.com

I'm faculty for Sandia Starforgers, a weekend SFFH writing retreat in NM. I'm joined by @charliejane.bsky.social @davering.bsky.social @tangentgeoff.bsky.social @marieparks.bsky.social @harrietshouse.bsky.social

Early bird discount ends 10/15. Scholarship app due 11/30. starforgers.com/2026

Over a background image of the Sandia Mountains, there are headshots of all the instructors, plus the words, "Sandia Starforgers: Writers Retreat and Workshop. April 24-27, 2026. Albuquerque, NM. Starforgers.com." Then the instructor names are listed: Charlie Jane Anders, Mary Robinette Kowal, dave ring, Geoff Habiger, Marie Parks, Darling Heart, Alexandria Valentine."

Over a background image of the Sandia Mountains, the words "Scholarship Applicaiton Due Nov 30" and below that are the words, "Sandia Starforgers: Writers Retreat and Workshop. April 24-27, 2026. Albuquerque, NM." Then the instructor names are listed: Charlie Jane Anders, Mary Robinette Kowal, dave ring, Geoff Habiger, Marie Parks, Darling Heart, Alexandria Valentine." Finally is the URL: starforgers.com.

October 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM

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Marie Parks (she/her)

@marieparks.bsky.social

I'm delighted to welcome you back @maryrobinettekowal.com and also have @charliejane.bsky.social @davering.bsky.social @tangentgeoff.bsky.social and @harrietshouse.bsky.social join us for the 2026 Sandia Starforgers SFFH Writers Retreat.

Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · Sep 12

I’m on the faculty of the 2026 Sandia Starforgers Writers Retreat for SFFH writers. 5,000-word critiques, classes, pitching sessions, 1:1 office hours, and plenty of time for writing. It's already 25% sold out, and the Early Bird discount is in effect. There's a scholarship! starforgers.com/2026

Over a backdrop of the Sandia Mountains are the words: "Sandia Starforgers Writers Retreat and Workshop. April 24-27, 2026. Albuquerque, NM. Starforgers.com." Then there are the names and photos of the faculty: Charlie Jane Anders, Mary Robinette Kowal, dave ring, Geoff Habiger, Marie Parks, Darling Heart, Alexandria Valentine

Over a background of the Sandia Mountains are the words, "Scholarship Application Due Nov 30. Sandia Starfogers Writers Retreat and Workshop. April 24-27, 2026. Albuquerque, NM. Charlie Jane Anders, Mary Robinette Kowal, dave ring, Geoff Habiger, Marie Parks, Darling Heart, Alexandria Valentine. Starforgers.com"

September 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM

dave ring

@davering.bsky.social

Very grateful for the hugo nom love 💗

Chart of hugo award long list for best editor, short form…includes note saying “dave ring needed 1.35 more points to get on the ballot”

September 3, 2025 at 2:38 AM

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Story Hour

@storyhour.bsky.social

Congratulations to all the World Fantasy Award Finalists, especially Story Hour guests @samtasticbooks.com, @premeemohamed.com, @davering.bsky.social and @tanaudel.bsky.social! So many great reads and so much beautiful art on this list! locusmag.com/2025/07/2025...

2025 World Fantasy Awards Finalists

The World Fantasy Awards ballot for works published in 2024 has been announced. The awards will be presented during the 2025 World Fantasy Convention, scheduled for October 30 – November 2, 2…

locusmag.com

July 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM

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Marie Parks (she/her)

@marieparks.bsky.social

Times are hard, making writing harder. Be in good company at the 2026 Sandia Starforgers Writers Retreat for SFFH writers w/@charliejane.bsky.social @maryrobinettekowal.com @davering.bsky.social @tangentgeoff.bsky.social @harrietshouse.bsky.social @neonhemlock.bsky.social. Info: starforgers.com/2026

Over a background of the Sandia Mountains, and then headshots of all participating instructors and pitch guests, are the words: "Sandia Starforgers Writers Retreat and Workshop. April 24-27, 2026. Albuquerque, NM. Starforgers.com. Charlie Jane Anders, Mary Robinette Kowal, dave ring, Geoff Habiger, Marie Parks, Darling Heart, and Alexandria Valentine."

Over a background of the Sandia Mountains, the text says: "Scholarship Application due Nov 30. Sandia Starforgers Writers Retreat and Workshop. April 24-27, 2026. Albuquerque, NM. Charlie Jane Anders, Mary Robinette Kowal, dave ring, Geoff Habiger, Marie Parks, Darling Heart, Alexandria Valentine. Starforgers.com"

August 19, 2025 at 4:34 AM

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Rhiannon Rasmussen

@charibdys.bsky.social

Luminescent Machinations (queer mecha anthology co-edited by @davering.bsky.social and myself) is included in this great Pride Month storybundle along with a ton of other fantastic novels and short story collections!

StoryBundle @storybundle.bsky.social · Jun 5

Come celebrate Pride with us with our 2025 Pride Bundle, curated as always by Catherine Lundoff and Melissa Scott! storybundle.com/pride

June 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM

dave ring

@davering.bsky.social

I'll be at Balticon this coming weekend. Doing some paneling and perhaps some lobby gaming if anyone is up for it.

Come say hi!

May 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM

dave ring

@davering.bsky.social

I have two "donations" up for grabs in the @locusmag.bsky.social fundraiser. One is a just a "chat" about whatever you might want to talk about. And there's also a short story critique (linked below).

If you wanna to snag either, click here to check it out: igg.me/at/locusmag2...

May 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM

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Locus Magazine

@locusmag.bsky.social

#FundraiserPerk Need some feedback on your story? dave ring is an anthologist and publisher, and this feedback is sure to be amazing. Donate to Locus and get a story critique as a thank you gift! Donate at igg.me/at/locusmag2025 or through our bio!

May 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM

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Neon Hemlock

@neonhemlock.bsky.social

New crowdfund for the next novella series coming soon!

Click through to be notified when we go live later this month:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...

March 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM

dave ring

@davering.bsky.social

If there are any horror/dark fantasy presses that are interested in rehoming the short story collection i had coming out from the now-closing Off Limits Press, please slide into these DMs.

March 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM

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New Edge Sword & Sorcery Magazine

@newedgeswordmag.bsky.social

Keep an eye out for our next livestream, all about a little something called SWORD & SORCERY, at 7pm EST this coming Wednesday, March 5th.

Led by @obrackenbury.bsky.social it will feature Milton Davis, @matthewjohnauthor.bsky.social, @minillajovovich.bsky.social, and @davering.bsky.social!

February 28, 2025 at 9:43 PM