E.S. Raye - Author & Screenwriter
@esraye.bsky.social
🇨🇦
Writer of scifi and horror short stories, novels & screenplays.
Editor in Chief of @perseidprophecies.bsky.social
𝘎𝘢𝘴 𝘎𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘵: 𝘈 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘺𝘨𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘙𝘪𝘧𝘵 available now!
esraye.com
Writer of scifi and horror short stories, novels & screenplays.
Editor in Chief of @perseidprophecies.bsky.social
𝘎𝘢𝘴 𝘎𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘵: 𝘈 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘺𝘨𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘙𝘪𝘧𝘵 available now!
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Pinned
Have you seen me share my circular outlines and wondered how I did it?
This week's blog is a bit longer than usual, but I'm using the space to explain my process!
🔗⤵️
#writing #novelwriting #outlining
This week's blog is a bit longer than usual, but I'm using the space to explain my process!
🔗⤵️
#writing #novelwriting #outlining
What the tunk!?
Gas Giant Gambit was just named a semi-finalist for the Laramie Award for Western, First Nations and Americana Fiction!
I was chuffed to make the short list, but I never expected advance further!
www.chantireviews.com/2026/01/08/t...
#scifi #western #spacewestern #books #novel
Gas Giant Gambit was just named a semi-finalist for the Laramie Award for Western, First Nations and Americana Fiction!
I was chuffed to make the short list, but I never expected advance further!
www.chantireviews.com/2026/01/08/t...
#scifi #western #spacewestern #books #novel
January 8, 2026 at 5:50 PM
What the tunk!?
Gas Giant Gambit was just named a semi-finalist for the Laramie Award for Western, First Nations and Americana Fiction!
I was chuffed to make the short list, but I never expected advance further!
www.chantireviews.com/2026/01/08/t...
#scifi #western #spacewestern #books #novel
Gas Giant Gambit was just named a semi-finalist for the Laramie Award for Western, First Nations and Americana Fiction!
I was chuffed to make the short list, but I never expected advance further!
www.chantireviews.com/2026/01/08/t...
#scifi #western #spacewestern #books #novel
Spent two seek away from the Shallow Trenches/Open Skies manuscript over the holidays, but as I sit here trying to regain traction, it feels more like two months.
#amwriting #scifi
#amwriting #scifi
a man with suspenders and a bow tie is standing in front of blue lockers and says i 'm so lost rn
ALT: a man with suspenders and a bow tie is standing in front of blue lockers and says i 'm so lost rn
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January 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Spent two seek away from the Shallow Trenches/Open Skies manuscript over the holidays, but as I sit here trying to regain traction, it feels more like two months.
#amwriting #scifi
#amwriting #scifi
Have you seen me share my circular outlines and wondered how I did it?
This week's blog is a bit longer than usual, but I'm using the space to explain my process!
🔗⤵️
#writing #novelwriting #outlining
This week's blog is a bit longer than usual, but I'm using the space to explain my process!
🔗⤵️
#writing #novelwriting #outlining
January 6, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Have you seen me share my circular outlines and wondered how I did it?
This week's blog is a bit longer than usual, but I'm using the space to explain my process!
🔗⤵️
#writing #novelwriting #outlining
This week's blog is a bit longer than usual, but I'm using the space to explain my process!
🔗⤵️
#writing #novelwriting #outlining
Apparently it's nap time here in my office.
January 5, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Apparently it's nap time here in my office.
Hey Peterborough, Ontario!
The Pop Culture Canada ComiCon is on at The Venue on George St. N.
Come find me on the lower level and get your copy of Gas Giant Gambit!
#sciencefiction #scifi #books
The Pop Culture Canada ComiCon is on at The Venue on George St. N.
Come find me on the lower level and get your copy of Gas Giant Gambit!
#sciencefiction #scifi #books
January 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Hey Peterborough, Ontario!
The Pop Culture Canada ComiCon is on at The Venue on George St. N.
Come find me on the lower level and get your copy of Gas Giant Gambit!
#sciencefiction #scifi #books
The Pop Culture Canada ComiCon is on at The Venue on George St. N.
Come find me on the lower level and get your copy of Gas Giant Gambit!
#sciencefiction #scifi #books
Reposted by E.S. Raye - Author & Screenwriter
It's a brand new year, which means submissions are open for our Spring 2026 issue!
Remember, we don't insist on a theme, but if your scifi, fantasy, weird fiction or horror short story matches the issue's season, it *may* be looked on more favorably by that ageless beast we call "The Reading Team!"
Remember, we don't insist on a theme, but if your scifi, fantasy, weird fiction or horror short story matches the issue's season, it *may* be looked on more favorably by that ageless beast we call "The Reading Team!"
January 1, 2026 at 4:59 PM
It's a brand new year, which means submissions are open for our Spring 2026 issue!
Remember, we don't insist on a theme, but if your scifi, fantasy, weird fiction or horror short story matches the issue's season, it *may* be looked on more favorably by that ageless beast we call "The Reading Team!"
Remember, we don't insist on a theme, but if your scifi, fantasy, weird fiction or horror short story matches the issue's season, it *may* be looked on more favorably by that ageless beast we call "The Reading Team!"
Reposted by E.S. Raye - Author & Screenwriter
Happy New Year!
And to celebrate, our Winter 2026 issue is now live, free, and features these incredible stories::
1/3
#shortstories #scifi #sciencefiction #sff #fantasy #horror #weirdfiction
And to celebrate, our Winter 2026 issue is now live, free, and features these incredible stories::
1/3
#shortstories #scifi #sciencefiction #sff #fantasy #horror #weirdfiction
January 1, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Happy New Year!
And to celebrate, our Winter 2026 issue is now live, free, and features these incredible stories::
1/3
#shortstories #scifi #sciencefiction #sff #fantasy #horror #weirdfiction
And to celebrate, our Winter 2026 issue is now live, free, and features these incredible stories::
1/3
#shortstories #scifi #sciencefiction #sff #fantasy #horror #weirdfiction
Second comic con with Gas Gisnt Gambit in the books!
Overall, Oshawa was good to me. Made a few sales, maybe a purchase or two, and met some new people.
Looking forward to the Peterborough con next weekend!
Overall, Oshawa was good to me. Made a few sales, maybe a purchase or two, and met some new people.
Looking forward to the Peterborough con next weekend!
December 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Second comic con with Gas Gisnt Gambit in the books!
Overall, Oshawa was good to me. Made a few sales, maybe a purchase or two, and met some new people.
Looking forward to the Peterborough con next weekend!
Overall, Oshawa was good to me. Made a few sales, maybe a purchase or two, and met some new people.
Looking forward to the Peterborough con next weekend!
I was *supposed* to be at the Oshawa ComiCon yesterday, but it was rescheduled, so you can find me there TODAY, instead!
Visit me against the back wall, next to the POG booth 🤣
Visit me against the back wall, next to the POG booth 🤣
December 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I was *supposed* to be at the Oshawa ComiCon yesterday, but it was rescheduled, so you can find me there TODAY, instead!
Visit me against the back wall, next to the POG booth 🤣
Visit me against the back wall, next to the POG booth 🤣
Merry Christmas bluesky folks!
December 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Merry Christmas bluesky folks!
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Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas Eve to all!
Our Winter 2026 Issue is finalized, formatted, and ready for publishing on January 1st!
But, in the spirit of the season, here's a sneak peak at this quarter's cover!
#sciencefiction #scifi #fantasy #sff #horror
Our Winter 2026 Issue is finalized, formatted, and ready for publishing on January 1st!
But, in the spirit of the season, here's a sneak peak at this quarter's cover!
#sciencefiction #scifi #fantasy #sff #horror
December 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas Eve to all!
Our Winter 2026 Issue is finalized, formatted, and ready for publishing on January 1st!
But, in the spirit of the season, here's a sneak peak at this quarter's cover!
#sciencefiction #scifi #fantasy #sff #horror
Our Winter 2026 Issue is finalized, formatted, and ready for publishing on January 1st!
But, in the spirit of the season, here's a sneak peak at this quarter's cover!
#sciencefiction #scifi #fantasy #sff #horror
2025 is just about over, and it was one a hell of a ride for my writing career!
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#writer #amwriting #books #sciencefiction #scifi
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#writer #amwriting #books #sciencefiction #scifi
Writing Journey: 2025 in Review
It’s the week of Christmas, and let’s face it, one of the most chaotic times of the year–second, perhaps, only to next week, in the limbo that is the time between Christmas and th…
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December 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM
2025 is just about over, and it was one a hell of a ride for my writing career!
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#writer #amwriting #books #sciencefiction #scifi
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#writer #amwriting #books #sciencefiction #scifi
In fresh accolade news, Gas Giant Gambit has made the @chantireviews.com Laramie Awards for Western, First Nations and Americana Fiction short list!
For my debut space western to receive this honor is a great vindication for all the work I did trying to make outer space feel like the old west!
🔗⤵️
For my debut space western to receive this honor is a great vindication for all the work I did trying to make outer space feel like the old west!
🔗⤵️
December 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
In fresh accolade news, Gas Giant Gambit has made the @chantireviews.com Laramie Awards for Western, First Nations and Americana Fiction short list!
For my debut space western to receive this honor is a great vindication for all the work I did trying to make outer space feel like the old west!
🔗⤵️
For my debut space western to receive this honor is a great vindication for all the work I did trying to make outer space feel like the old west!
🔗⤵️
If you like:
- Reluctant heroes
- Flawed characters
- Morally grey protagonists
- Queer FMCs
- Diverse casts
- Swashbuckling action
- Stories with heart
- Well-developed world-building
- Historical allegories
- Genre mashups
- Found families
Then Gas Giant Gambit was written for you.
- Reluctant heroes
- Flawed characters
- Morally grey protagonists
- Queer FMCs
- Diverse casts
- Swashbuckling action
- Stories with heart
- Well-developed world-building
- Historical allegories
- Genre mashups
- Found families
Then Gas Giant Gambit was written for you.
December 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
If you like:
- Reluctant heroes
- Flawed characters
- Morally grey protagonists
- Queer FMCs
- Diverse casts
- Swashbuckling action
- Stories with heart
- Well-developed world-building
- Historical allegories
- Genre mashups
- Found families
Then Gas Giant Gambit was written for you.
- Reluctant heroes
- Flawed characters
- Morally grey protagonists
- Queer FMCs
- Diverse casts
- Swashbuckling action
- Stories with heart
- Well-developed world-building
- Historical allegories
- Genre mashups
- Found families
Then Gas Giant Gambit was written for you.
All I want for Christmas is an agent.
December 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
All I want for Christmas is an agent.
Have I mentioned yet that Gas Giant Gambit was named one of Kirkus Reviews 100 Best Indie Books of 2025?
Yes?
Well, I'm not done talking about it yet! Here's what it means for me and GGG.
esraye.com/2025/12/16/k...
#boks #scifi #sciencefiction #sff #author
Yes?
Well, I'm not done talking about it yet! Here's what it means for me and GGG.
esraye.com/2025/12/16/k...
#boks #scifi #sciencefiction #sff #author
Kirkus Reviews Names Gas Giant Gambit Among 100 Best Indie Books of 2025
Finally, the big news I have been holding on to since October 1st has been announced! Gas Giant Gambit: A Tall Tale From Beyond the Cygnus Rift has been named one of Kirkus’s Best Indie Books…
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December 16, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Have I mentioned yet that Gas Giant Gambit was named one of Kirkus Reviews 100 Best Indie Books of 2025?
Yes?
Well, I'm not done talking about it yet! Here's what it means for me and GGG.
esraye.com/2025/12/16/k...
#boks #scifi #sciencefiction #sff #author
Yes?
Well, I'm not done talking about it yet! Here's what it means for me and GGG.
esraye.com/2025/12/16/k...
#boks #scifi #sciencefiction #sff #author
My publisher, Alex Parker Publishing, did a little write up about Gas Giant Gambit being selected as one of Kirkus Reviews' best indie books of 2025!
It includes a link to the magazine, so you can browse all the books that made the cut!
alexparkerpublishing.com/blogs/news/g...
#scifi #books
It includes a link to the magazine, so you can browse all the books that made the cut!
alexparkerpublishing.com/blogs/news/g...
#scifi #books
Gas Giant Gambit by E.S. Raye Named Among Best Books of 2025
By Sarah Azman Alex Parker Publishing is thrilled to announce that Gas Giant Gambit: A Tall Tale From Beyond the Cygnus Rift by E.S. Raye has been named one of Kirkus’ Best Indie Books of 2025! Gas Gi...
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December 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
My publisher, Alex Parker Publishing, did a little write up about Gas Giant Gambit being selected as one of Kirkus Reviews' best indie books of 2025!
It includes a link to the magazine, so you can browse all the books that made the cut!
alexparkerpublishing.com/blogs/news/g...
#scifi #books
It includes a link to the magazine, so you can browse all the books that made the cut!
alexparkerpublishing.com/blogs/news/g...
#scifi #books
After keeping this news under my hat for more than 10 week, I am overjoyed to announce that Gas Giant Gambit has been named on of the best 100 indie books of 2025 by Kirkus Reviews--one of only 6 sci-fi books the make the cut, and the only sci-fi book on the list actually published this year!
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December 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
After keeping this news under my hat for more than 10 week, I am overjoyed to announce that Gas Giant Gambit has been named on of the best 100 indie books of 2025 by Kirkus Reviews--one of only 6 sci-fi books the make the cut, and the only sci-fi book on the list actually published this year!
🔗⤵️
🔗⤵️
I have held on to big Gas Giant Gambit news for nearly two months now as I awaited the official announcement.
Now I have less than 24 hours left to wait.
Big news tomorrow! The anticipation is driving me nuts!
Now I have less than 24 hours left to wait.
Big news tomorrow! The anticipation is driving me nuts!
December 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I have held on to big Gas Giant Gambit news for nearly two months now as I awaited the official announcement.
Now I have less than 24 hours left to wait.
Big news tomorrow! The anticipation is driving me nuts!
Now I have less than 24 hours left to wait.
Big news tomorrow! The anticipation is driving me nuts!
I'm not especially well versed in Supergirl lore, but if I understand correctly, the upcoming movie is True Grit in space with superpowers.
As a massive fan of (and contributor to!) the space-western genre, I am here for it!
#supergirl #spacewestern
As a massive fan of (and contributor to!) the space-western genre, I am here for it!
#supergirl #spacewestern
a woman in a superman costume is wearing a brown coat
ALT: a woman in a superman costume is wearing a brown coat
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December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I'm not especially well versed in Supergirl lore, but if I understand correctly, the upcoming movie is True Grit in space with superpowers.
As a massive fan of (and contributor to!) the space-western genre, I am here for it!
#supergirl #spacewestern
As a massive fan of (and contributor to!) the space-western genre, I am here for it!
#supergirl #spacewestern
When asked what my writing style is, I struggle to describe it.
But I just edited the first chapter of Shallow Trenches/Open Skies's first draft, and I can *feel* the style even if I can't *describe* it.
This reads like Gas Giant Gambit, although I can't put my finger on why.
#amwriting #scifi
But I just edited the first chapter of Shallow Trenches/Open Skies's first draft, and I can *feel* the style even if I can't *describe* it.
This reads like Gas Giant Gambit, although I can't put my finger on why.
#amwriting #scifi
December 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
When asked what my writing style is, I struggle to describe it.
But I just edited the first chapter of Shallow Trenches/Open Skies's first draft, and I can *feel* the style even if I can't *describe* it.
This reads like Gas Giant Gambit, although I can't put my finger on why.
#amwriting #scifi
But I just edited the first chapter of Shallow Trenches/Open Skies's first draft, and I can *feel* the style even if I can't *describe* it.
This reads like Gas Giant Gambit, although I can't put my finger on why.
#amwriting #scifi
Going out of my comfort zone with today's writing session.
At about 60% complete, I'm going back to the beginning of my 1st draft to edit. I generally prefer to finish before editing, otherwise I get lost in the editing and never finish.
But so much needs to change for the ending to make sense.
At about 60% complete, I'm going back to the beginning of my 1st draft to edit. I generally prefer to finish before editing, otherwise I get lost in the editing and never finish.
But so much needs to change for the ending to make sense.
December 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Going out of my comfort zone with today's writing session.
At about 60% complete, I'm going back to the beginning of my 1st draft to edit. I generally prefer to finish before editing, otherwise I get lost in the editing and never finish.
But so much needs to change for the ending to make sense.
At about 60% complete, I'm going back to the beginning of my 1st draft to edit. I generally prefer to finish before editing, otherwise I get lost in the editing and never finish.
But so much needs to change for the ending to make sense.
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GAS GIANT GAMBIT by @esraye.bsky.social
HANGED BY FATE by @rowanwolfauthor.bsky.social
The publisher had a great deal on these during Black Friday, excited to add them to the TBR! (And I low-key LOVE the maps in them)
HANGED BY FATE by @rowanwolfauthor.bsky.social
The publisher had a great deal on these during Black Friday, excited to add them to the TBR! (And I low-key LOVE the maps in them)
December 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
GAS GIANT GAMBIT by @esraye.bsky.social
HANGED BY FATE by @rowanwolfauthor.bsky.social
The publisher had a great deal on these during Black Friday, excited to add them to the TBR! (And I low-key LOVE the maps in them)
HANGED BY FATE by @rowanwolfauthor.bsky.social
The publisher had a great deal on these during Black Friday, excited to add them to the TBR! (And I low-key LOVE the maps in them)
I think I'm going to do something during tomorrow's writing session I've never done before and have actively avoided.
At nearly 2/3 of the way through my first draft, I'm going to go back to the start and begin editing, even though I'm not done yet.
1/3
#amwriting #writing
At nearly 2/3 of the way through my first draft, I'm going to go back to the start and begin editing, even though I'm not done yet.
1/3
#amwriting #writing
December 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I think I'm going to do something during tomorrow's writing session I've never done before and have actively avoided.
At nearly 2/3 of the way through my first draft, I'm going to go back to the start and begin editing, even though I'm not done yet.
1/3
#amwriting #writing
At nearly 2/3 of the way through my first draft, I'm going to go back to the start and begin editing, even though I'm not done yet.
1/3
#amwriting #writing
I want to make writing novels my full-time career. These are the stories I have planned that I hope will help me do it.
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#amwriting #writing #writer #scifi #sciencefiction #sff
esraye.com/2025/12/09/t...
#amwriting #writing #writer #scifi #sciencefiction #sff
The 5 Year Plan
With 2025 drawing to a close, I thought I would share with you my five year writing career plan, and in doing so, commit it to the world so it’s no longer just something in my head I say I…
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December 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I want to make writing novels my full-time career. These are the stories I have planned that I hope will help me do it.
esraye.com/2025/12/09/t...
#amwriting #writing #writer #scifi #sciencefiction #sff
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#amwriting #writing #writer #scifi #sciencefiction #sff