Erin Luken
@esluken.bsky.social
THIS DARK PARADISE (Bloomsbury, out now!) | YA and adult fantasy author rep’d by @sarahnfisk.bsky.social | 🏳🌈 she/her | writing for all who think evil women are hot | website: esluken.com
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Erin Luken
@esluken.bsky.social
· Nov 17
THIS DARK PARADISE is a YA fantasy about a bi con artist out to steal her world’s source of magic from an enchanted island, only to discover that island hides dark secrets. Out now from Bloomsbury!
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/this-dark-... (or search at your local indie, please!)
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/this-dark-... (or search at your local indie, please!)
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It's time for SFF and horror short stories! ENTER HERE anthology is taking subs starting today.
Remember to anonymize your file and file name.
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Remember to anonymize your file and file name.
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Enter Here Anthology
Enter Here Anthology – Submission Guidelines GENRE: Speculative Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Horror TITLE: Enter Here: An Anthology of Portals For untold years, the door has been …
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June 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
It's time for SFF and horror short stories! ENTER HERE anthology is taking subs starting today.
Remember to anonymize your file and file name.
cjsubko.com/enter-here-a...
Remember to anonymize your file and file name.
cjsubko.com/enter-here-a...
Is This Chapter Excruciatingly Boring, or Have I Just Read it 100000 Times?: A Story of Revision
June 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Is This Chapter Excruciatingly Boring, or Have I Just Read it 100000 Times?: A Story of Revision
Pride month seems like an auspicious time to finish this revision of the big gay grimdark, so here I goooooo
(consider this an accountability post)
(consider this an accountability post)
June 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Pride month seems like an auspicious time to finish this revision of the big gay grimdark, so here I goooooo
(consider this an accountability post)
(consider this an accountability post)
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Hey, it’s the first Sapphic Sunday of June! Happy Pride, support queer authors and read queer books, all year long. And I hope you read sapphic books too.
Like VILE LADY VILLAINS 🖤🥀
Like VILE LADY VILLAINS 🖤🥀
June 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Hey, it’s the first Sapphic Sunday of June! Happy Pride, support queer authors and read queer books, all year long. And I hope you read sapphic books too.
Like VILE LADY VILLAINS 🖤🥀
Like VILE LADY VILLAINS 🖤🥀
Marina is a fantastic writer, so if you’re into romantasy, do your tbr a favor and don’t miss out on BEHOOVED!!!
It’s my book birthday!!! As of today I am officially a published author!!!
That’s it. That’s the dream. I did it!
If you’re in the Ithaca area, come celebrate with me tonight at Buffalo Street Books! 💜
That’s it. That’s the dream. I did it!
If you’re in the Ithaca area, come celebrate with me tonight at Buffalo Street Books! 💜
May 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Marina is a fantastic writer, so if you’re into romantasy, do your tbr a favor and don’t miss out on BEHOOVED!!!
My book was one of the thousands used (without permission or payment) to train AI.
I don’t use AI lol.
AI needed me I guess but I don’t need it 🤷♀️
I don’t use AI lol.
AI needed me I guess but I don’t need it 🤷♀️
We want to know how you think the industry is grappling with the technological advances of AI.
How are you using AI in the book industry? #BookSky
How are you using AI in the book industry? #BookSky
The Bookseller launches survey on how the trade is using AI
www.thebookseller.com
May 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
My book was one of the thousands used (without permission or payment) to train AI.
I don’t use AI lol.
AI needed me I guess but I don’t need it 🤷♀️
I don’t use AI lol.
AI needed me I guess but I don’t need it 🤷♀️
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I was just told that my launch event in Glasgow was going to be cancelled because I don't have *enough* tickets sold. Humiliating—not least because I worked my butt off for this book & went to other people's launches.
If I could sell a few more today, maybe I could change their minds. Please.
If I could sell a few more today, maybe I could change their minds. Please.
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April 23, 2025 at 10:57 AM
I was just told that my launch event in Glasgow was going to be cancelled because I don't have *enough* tickets sold. Humiliating—not least because I worked my butt off for this book & went to other people's launches.
If I could sell a few more today, maybe I could change their minds. Please.
If I could sell a few more today, maybe I could change their minds. Please.
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It’s no joke, our friends at @bookshop.org are helping us celebrate #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay with a special promo code! 🛍️📚
Shop Bookshop.org on April 3rd and use the code “WNDB25” at checkout to get 15% off your purchase!
Shop Bookshop.org on April 3rd and use the code “WNDB25” at checkout to get 15% off your purchase!
April 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
It’s no joke, our friends at @bookshop.org are helping us celebrate #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay with a special promo code! 🛍️📚
Shop Bookshop.org on April 3rd and use the code “WNDB25” at checkout to get 15% off your purchase!
Shop Bookshop.org on April 3rd and use the code “WNDB25” at checkout to get 15% off your purchase!
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We are delighted to announce a new Six-Week Workshop scholarship for Trans writers. The Sea Star Scholarship, an annual full-tuition scholarship for the Six-Week Workshop, has been offered by an anonymous donor and will be available for the first time this year.
Announcing a Scholarship for Trans Writers
We are delighted to announce the Sea Star Scholarship, an annual full-tuition scholarship for our flagship Six-Week Workshop, offered by an anonymous donor, which will be awarded each year to one…
www.clarionwest.org
January 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
We are delighted to announce a new Six-Week Workshop scholarship for Trans writers. The Sea Star Scholarship, an annual full-tuition scholarship for the Six-Week Workshop, has been offered by an anonymous donor and will be available for the first time this year.
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It is 69 days exactly (heh) until my sapphic regency romance THE UNLIKELY PURSUIT OF MARY BENNET launches! 🌺🌸
Featuring:
- 'only one bed' trope 🛏️
- slow burn ❤️🔥
- gardening gays 👩🌾
- a surprisingly sturdy pianoforte 🎹
PLEASE TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS!
Featuring:
- 'only one bed' trope 🛏️
- slow burn ❤️🔥
- gardening gays 👩🌾
- a surprisingly sturdy pianoforte 🎹
PLEASE TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS!
February 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It is 69 days exactly (heh) until my sapphic regency romance THE UNLIKELY PURSUIT OF MARY BENNET launches! 🌺🌸
Featuring:
- 'only one bed' trope 🛏️
- slow burn ❤️🔥
- gardening gays 👩🌾
- a surprisingly sturdy pianoforte 🎹
PLEASE TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS!
Featuring:
- 'only one bed' trope 🛏️
- slow burn ❤️🔥
- gardening gays 👩🌾
- a surprisingly sturdy pianoforte 🎹
PLEASE TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS!
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Friendly reminder to get your free Covid tests before they throw them away.
Covidtests.gov
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Covidtests.gov
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U.S. weighs destroying $500 million in stockpiled covid tests
The government is reviewing proposals to shut down the program that ships free covid tests to American households and has been considering destroying 160 million tests.
wapo.st
February 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Friendly reminder to get your free Covid tests before they throw them away.
Covidtests.gov
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Covidtests.gov
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Huge thanks to everyone who braved the rain to make it out last night! I had such a great time chatting with @jasondenzel.com. And thanks to @seatbooks.bsky.social for having me!
🌟 Sacramento area folks 🌟
Want to come hear me chat writing/publishing in person? I'll be at A Seat at the Table Books as part of their Writing Demystified series on Feb 6th (a week from today!) to talk about my 10+ years (8 in the query trenches) seeking publication.
(boosts v much appreciated!)
Want to come hear me chat writing/publishing in person? I'll be at A Seat at the Table Books as part of their Writing Demystified series on Feb 6th (a week from today!) to talk about my 10+ years (8 in the query trenches) seeking publication.
(boosts v much appreciated!)
February 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Huge thanks to everyone who braved the rain to make it out last night! I had such a great time chatting with @jasondenzel.com. And thanks to @seatbooks.bsky.social for having me!
Amalie is great so
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So, in other news, I've parted ways with my agent and am currently seeking new representation.
I would deeply appreciate some help in getting the word out as I begin re-querying.
For reference: this is a pitching thread of my various projects, which are all edited and untried among editors.
I would deeply appreciate some help in getting the word out as I begin re-querying.
For reference: this is a pitching thread of my various projects, which are all edited and untried among editors.
February 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Amalie is great so
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This is tomorrow! Come out and ask me questions about publishing!
🌟 Sacramento area folks 🌟
Want to come hear me chat writing/publishing in person? I'll be at A Seat at the Table Books as part of their Writing Demystified series on Feb 6th (a week from today!) to talk about my 10+ years (8 in the query trenches) seeking publication.
(boosts v much appreciated!)
Want to come hear me chat writing/publishing in person? I'll be at A Seat at the Table Books as part of their Writing Demystified series on Feb 6th (a week from today!) to talk about my 10+ years (8 in the query trenches) seeking publication.
(boosts v much appreciated!)
February 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This is tomorrow! Come out and ask me questions about publishing!
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🌟 Sacramento area folks 🌟
Want to come hear me chat writing/publishing in person? I'll be at A Seat at the Table Books as part of their Writing Demystified series on Feb 6th (a week from today!) to talk about my 10+ years (8 in the query trenches) seeking publication.
(boosts v much appreciated!)
Want to come hear me chat writing/publishing in person? I'll be at A Seat at the Table Books as part of their Writing Demystified series on Feb 6th (a week from today!) to talk about my 10+ years (8 in the query trenches) seeking publication.
(boosts v much appreciated!)
January 30, 2025 at 11:27 PM
🌟 Sacramento area folks 🌟
Want to come hear me chat writing/publishing in person? I'll be at A Seat at the Table Books as part of their Writing Demystified series on Feb 6th (a week from today!) to talk about my 10+ years (8 in the query trenches) seeking publication.
(boosts v much appreciated!)
Want to come hear me chat writing/publishing in person? I'll be at A Seat at the Table Books as part of their Writing Demystified series on Feb 6th (a week from today!) to talk about my 10+ years (8 in the query trenches) seeking publication.
(boosts v much appreciated!)
🌟 Sacramento area folks 🌟
Want to come hear me chat writing/publishing in person? I'll be at A Seat at the Table Books as part of their Writing Demystified series on Feb 6th (a week from today!) to talk about my 10+ years (8 in the query trenches) seeking publication.
(boosts v much appreciated!)
Want to come hear me chat writing/publishing in person? I'll be at A Seat at the Table Books as part of their Writing Demystified series on Feb 6th (a week from today!) to talk about my 10+ years (8 in the query trenches) seeking publication.
(boosts v much appreciated!)
January 30, 2025 at 11:27 PM
🌟 Sacramento area folks 🌟
Want to come hear me chat writing/publishing in person? I'll be at A Seat at the Table Books as part of their Writing Demystified series on Feb 6th (a week from today!) to talk about my 10+ years (8 in the query trenches) seeking publication.
(boosts v much appreciated!)
Want to come hear me chat writing/publishing in person? I'll be at A Seat at the Table Books as part of their Writing Demystified series on Feb 6th (a week from today!) to talk about my 10+ years (8 in the query trenches) seeking publication.
(boosts v much appreciated!)
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I saw one of these posters in Davis Square today. I feel like every neighborhood could use some. Here's where you can download and print them: www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/infographics...
January 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I saw one of these posters in Davis Square today. I feel like every neighborhood could use some. Here's where you can download and print them: www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/infographics...
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My second book is out in the US in a month. If you like
- sea monsters
- fighting fate
- traumatised characters trying their best
- sea-faring wives
- ship battles
Please consider adding it to your TBR!
- sea monsters
- fighting fate
- traumatised characters trying their best
- sea-faring wives
- ship battles
Please consider adding it to your TBR!
January 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
My second book is out in the US in a month. If you like
- sea monsters
- fighting fate
- traumatised characters trying their best
- sea-faring wives
- ship battles
Please consider adding it to your TBR!
- sea monsters
- fighting fate
- traumatised characters trying their best
- sea-faring wives
- ship battles
Please consider adding it to your TBR!
Reminder: there's a copy of THIS DARK PARADISE available in the auction, so if you haven't gotten a copy but are interested, this is a perfect opportunity to get that copy and support families in need!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
January 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Reminder: there's a copy of THIS DARK PARADISE available in the auction, so if you haven't gotten a copy but are interested, this is a perfect opportunity to get that copy and support families in need!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
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Over $10,000 raised!!! 💛🇵🇸
Still 145 items without bids!!! Including MS critiques, AMAs, and lots of amazing books!
Thanks so much to all!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Still 145 items without bids!!! Including MS critiques, AMAs, and lots of amazing books!
Thanks so much to all!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
January 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Over $10,000 raised!!! 💛🇵🇸
Still 145 items without bids!!! Including MS critiques, AMAs, and lots of amazing books!
Thanks so much to all!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Still 145 items without bids!!! Including MS critiques, AMAs, and lots of amazing books!
Thanks so much to all!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
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I am once again begging you to understand that a man can be good at art AND a monster. Pretending once the truth comes out that the art was never actually that good only shelters the next monster.
January 14, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I am once again begging you to understand that a man can be good at art AND a monster. Pretending once the truth comes out that the art was never actually that good only shelters the next monster.
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Please Share *Urgent*:
The second annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction is starting in 4 days. At 215 items, would love to get to 300 (please consider donating 🙏🏼).
A part of the amount raised will now also go to helping those displaced by the LA fires.
airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...
The second annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction is starting in 4 days. At 215 items, would love to get to 300 (please consider donating 🙏🏼).
A part of the amount raised will now also go to helping those displaced by the LA fires.
airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...
January 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Please Share *Urgent*:
The second annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction is starting in 4 days. At 215 items, would love to get to 300 (please consider donating 🙏🏼).
A part of the amount raised will now also go to helping those displaced by the LA fires.
airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...
The second annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction is starting in 4 days. At 215 items, would love to get to 300 (please consider donating 🙏🏼).
A part of the amount raised will now also go to helping those displaced by the LA fires.
airtable.com/appgMC1CTRup...
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The vague era is over! I'm beyond excited to share the news that my debut novel will be coming to you in spring 2026 from Sourcebooks/Poisoned Pen Press. I'm so thrilled MJ gets my vision for this book & grateful to the amazing @jennaschmenna.bsky.social for helping find a perfect home for it ❤️🧡🤍
January 10, 2025 at 3:23 AM
The vague era is over! I'm beyond excited to share the news that my debut novel will be coming to you in spring 2026 from Sourcebooks/Poisoned Pen Press. I'm so thrilled MJ gets my vision for this book & grateful to the amazing @jennaschmenna.bsky.social for helping find a perfect home for it ❤️🧡🤍