Jamie M. Boyd
@jamieboyd.bsky.social
Writer. Mother. Recovering Journalist. Words in Strange Horizons, Heartlines Spec &more. SFWA. Codex. www.jamiemboyd.com
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Jamie M. Boyd
@jamieboyd.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Hello! I write speculative fiction centering the natural world relationships and weird stuff from biology/anthropology. Recent stories on:
The anxiety of parenting & kids turning into creepy animals
strangehorizons.com/fiction/the-...
Love, regret & aliens
www.heartlines-spec.com/the-architec...
The anxiety of parenting & kids turning into creepy animals
strangehorizons.com/fiction/the-...
Love, regret & aliens
www.heartlines-spec.com/the-architec...
Moment of zen before the holiday craziness begins!
December 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Moment of zen before the holiday craziness begins!
They say the best perfumes are a mix of something alluring with something disgusting. Guess this story proves the same rule for writing. So strange, so problematic, so good!
smallwondersmag.com/piece/tuesday/
smallwondersmag.com/piece/tuesday/
December 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
They say the best perfumes are a mix of something alluring with something disgusting. Guess this story proves the same rule for writing. So strange, so problematic, so good!
smallwondersmag.com/piece/tuesday/
smallwondersmag.com/piece/tuesday/
New Puppy's first trip to the beach!
December 16, 2025 at 11:06 PM
New Puppy's first trip to the beach!
Reposted by Jamie M. Boyd
Made a site comparing the sizes of living things :)
The great Julius Csotonyi spent 5 months painting over 60 illustrations for the site, no ai used
> neal.fun/size-of-life/
The great Julius Csotonyi spent 5 months painting over 60 illustrations for the site, no ai used
> neal.fun/size-of-life/
December 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Made a site comparing the sizes of living things :)
The great Julius Csotonyi spent 5 months painting over 60 illustrations for the site, no ai used
> neal.fun/size-of-life/
The great Julius Csotonyi spent 5 months painting over 60 illustrations for the site, no ai used
> neal.fun/size-of-life/
Great anthology with a strong selection of stories that run the wide spectrum of weird. Horror, fantasy and sci-fi are all here, along with just plain odd and eerie tales.
The Best Weird Fiction of the Year, Volume 1, curated by Michael Kelly, @undertow.bsky.social.
The Best Weird Fiction of the Year, Volume 1, curated by Michael Kelly, @undertow.bsky.social.
December 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Great anthology with a strong selection of stories that run the wide spectrum of weird. Horror, fantasy and sci-fi are all here, along with just plain odd and eerie tales.
The Best Weird Fiction of the Year, Volume 1, curated by Michael Kelly, @undertow.bsky.social.
The Best Weird Fiction of the Year, Volume 1, curated by Michael Kelly, @undertow.bsky.social.
Reposted by Jamie M. Boyd
Another old illustrated blog post: on the dangers of taking too much advice.
https://www.marievibbert.com/mud/
https://www.marievibbert.com/mud/
December 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Another old illustrated blog post: on the dangers of taking too much advice.
https://www.marievibbert.com/mud/
https://www.marievibbert.com/mud/
Reposted by Jamie M. Boyd
The new issue is out! Need a break from the holidays? We've got aging druids, adorable bee-cats, vengeful weather witches & more.
www.lunastationquart...
#ShortStories #WomenWriters #SpeculativeFiction #Fantasy #SciFi #Books #Reading #Writing #Magazines
www.lunastationquart...
#ShortStories #WomenWriters #SpeculativeFiction #Fantasy #SciFi #Books #Reading #Writing #Magazines
December 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The new issue is out! Need a break from the holidays? We've got aging druids, adorable bee-cats, vengeful weather witches & more.
www.lunastationquart...
#ShortStories #WomenWriters #SpeculativeFiction #Fantasy #SciFi #Books #Reading #Writing #Magazines
www.lunastationquart...
#ShortStories #WomenWriters #SpeculativeFiction #Fantasy #SciFi #Books #Reading #Writing #Magazines
This short story by @breewernicke.bsky.social is so bizarrely wonderful, especially if you think *stepping* on Legos is painful ... 👀
www.bourbonpenn.com/issue/37/doc...
www.bourbonpenn.com/issue/37/doc...
Bree Wernicke > Doctors HATE Her!! Local Woman Is NOT Cursed > Bourbon Penn
Help! Possible curse?? Hi! Not sure this forum is the right place to post this, but bear with me. So about a week ago I came down with horrible stomach cramps. I assumed it was something I ate (I’m la...
www.bourbonpenn.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:18 AM
This short story by @breewernicke.bsky.social is so bizarrely wonderful, especially if you think *stepping* on Legos is painful ... 👀
www.bourbonpenn.com/issue/37/doc...
www.bourbonpenn.com/issue/37/doc...
Look at this dream library within the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
The museum is so huge I didn’t know it was there when we visited. I was so jealous my husband found it and snapped this photo while we were each exploring on our own.
If I ever go back, it'll be near the top of my sight-seeing list.
The museum is so huge I didn’t know it was there when we visited. I was so jealous my husband found it and snapped this photo while we were each exploring on our own.
If I ever go back, it'll be near the top of my sight-seeing list.
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Look at this dream library within the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
The museum is so huge I didn’t know it was there when we visited. I was so jealous my husband found it and snapped this photo while we were each exploring on our own.
If I ever go back, it'll be near the top of my sight-seeing list.
The museum is so huge I didn’t know it was there when we visited. I was so jealous my husband found it and snapped this photo while we were each exploring on our own.
If I ever go back, it'll be near the top of my sight-seeing list.
Reposted by Jamie M. Boyd
Cast of Wonders 664: Blood and Talent by @jamieboyd.bsky.social narrated by Boocho McFly produced by @jeremycarter42.bsky.social hosted by @chesneycat.bsky.social
www.castofwonders.org/2025/11/cast...
content notes: injury, violence, historical racism, domestic violence, death
www.castofwonders.org/2025/11/cast...
content notes: injury, violence, historical racism, domestic violence, death
November 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Cast of Wonders 664: Blood and Talent by @jamieboyd.bsky.social narrated by Boocho McFly produced by @jeremycarter42.bsky.social hosted by @chesneycat.bsky.social
www.castofwonders.org/2025/11/cast...
content notes: injury, violence, historical racism, domestic violence, death
www.castofwonders.org/2025/11/cast...
content notes: injury, violence, historical racism, domestic violence, death
The most unusual painting I saw during my visit to the Mauritshuis museum in Amsterdam this summer was "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp." What's stuck with me months later is a story the museum staff told abt the painting — a story I think any artist or writer would appreciate. 🧵 1/4
November 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The most unusual painting I saw during my visit to the Mauritshuis museum in Amsterdam this summer was "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp." What's stuck with me months later is a story the museum staff told abt the painting — a story I think any artist or writer would appreciate. 🧵 1/4
South Beach never fails to excite and inspire. Back from a quick weekend getaway and feeling refreshed.
November 16, 2025 at 11:55 PM
South Beach never fails to excite and inspire. Back from a quick weekend getaway and feeling refreshed.
Charlotte would be proud.
"If I can fool a bug, I can surely fool a man. People are not as smart as bugs."
-- E.B. White, Charlotte's Web
"If I can fool a bug, I can surely fool a man. People are not as smart as bugs."
-- E.B. White, Charlotte's Web
Ceci n'est pas a spider.
Scientists observed a species of spider (B and E) build a large decoy spider (A,C, and D) from plant detritus and prey remains, possibly to misdirect or repel predatory attacks.
(Study: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...)
#science #biology #animals
Scientists observed a species of spider (B and E) build a large decoy spider (A,C, and D) from plant detritus and prey remains, possibly to misdirect or repel predatory attacks.
(Study: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...)
#science #biology #animals
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Charlotte would be proud.
"If I can fool a bug, I can surely fool a man. People are not as smart as bugs."
-- E.B. White, Charlotte's Web
"If I can fool a bug, I can surely fool a man. People are not as smart as bugs."
-- E.B. White, Charlotte's Web
This is such a fun story and the perfect example of a character I love to hate!
Like reality television? Like antics in ancient history? Then you'll love my story "Good Real History"
www.unchartedmag.com/stories/good...
It placed 2nd in Uncharted's Cinematic Short Story contest, thank you again to judge @rachelharrison.bsky.social and the @unchartedmag.bsky.social team!
www.unchartedmag.com/stories/good...
It placed 2nd in Uncharted's Cinematic Short Story contest, thank you again to judge @rachelharrison.bsky.social and the @unchartedmag.bsky.social team!
GOOD REAL HISTORY - Uncharted
The silhouette of the Pharos lighthouse floats on the water in the distance, its peak is like the eye of a god, always monitoring its subjects. I can see why it’s considered one of the seven wonders o...
www.unchartedmag.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
This is such a fun story and the perfect example of a character I love to hate!
It's been several days and the New Puppy still doesn't understand the clocks "falling back." So here we are. Up since 6 a.m. on a rare morning I could've been sleeping in.
She's lucky she's cute.
She's lucky she's cute.
November 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It's been several days and the New Puppy still doesn't understand the clocks "falling back." So here we are. Up since 6 a.m. on a rare morning I could've been sleeping in.
She's lucky she's cute.
She's lucky she's cute.
If you or anyone you love has trouble sitting still, read this bite-sized story by @bdcutkomp.bsky.social.
"My teachers exchange concerns abt the pacing the rocking the bouncing..Theyve got it all wrong."
xraylitmag.com/in-another-life-i-am-a-direct-descendant-of-sharks-by-bethany-cutkomp/fiction
"My teachers exchange concerns abt the pacing the rocking the bouncing..Theyve got it all wrong."
xraylitmag.com/in-another-life-i-am-a-direct-descendant-of-sharks-by-bethany-cutkomp/fiction
IN ANOTHER LIFE, I AM A DIRECT DESCENDANT OF SHARKS by Bethany Cutkomp
And if I do not keep moving, I will pass away. They call this ram ventilation, a shark’s way of breathing. My invisible gills demand the same method of survival. Since hatching from your womb, I have ...
xraylitmag.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:38 PM
If you or anyone you love has trouble sitting still, read this bite-sized story by @bdcutkomp.bsky.social.
"My teachers exchange concerns abt the pacing the rocking the bouncing..Theyve got it all wrong."
xraylitmag.com/in-another-life-i-am-a-direct-descendant-of-sharks-by-bethany-cutkomp/fiction
"My teachers exchange concerns abt the pacing the rocking the bouncing..Theyve got it all wrong."
xraylitmag.com/in-another-life-i-am-a-direct-descendant-of-sharks-by-bethany-cutkomp/fiction
I’m excited to announce the sale of my short story “Blood and Talent” to @castofwonders.org . It’s a murder mystery set in the old Wild West … with magic! Many thanks to Katherine Inskip, Alicia Caporaso and team for giving it a home.
November 3, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I’m excited to announce the sale of my short story “Blood and Talent” to @castofwonders.org . It’s a murder mystery set in the old Wild West … with magic! Many thanks to Katherine Inskip, Alicia Caporaso and team for giving it a home.
Well hello there, gorgeous. Fancy meeting you here.
October 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Well hello there, gorgeous. Fancy meeting you here.
What a hilarious article!!!!!!!!
Also, my heart hurts a little now.
"Oh no! Please love me! Or no worries if not!"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Also, my heart hurts a little now.
"Oh no! Please love me! Or no worries if not!"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Exclamation marks! Why do women use them three times as much as men?
It’s the punctuation that can make you seem warmer and more agreeable – but also much more compliant and lacking in analytical thinking
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
What a hilarious article!!!!!!!!
Also, my heart hurts a little now.
"Oh no! Please love me! Or no worries if not!"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Also, my heart hurts a little now.
"Oh no! Please love me! Or no worries if not!"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Who’d think mold could be so pretty?
We don’t carve our pumpkins until the day before Halloween b/c mold grows so fast here — it’s usually black, nasty & makes a slimy mess if I let it go more than a week. If it grew like this, I might revisit that decision.
We don’t carve our pumpkins until the day before Halloween b/c mold grows so fast here — it’s usually black, nasty & makes a slimy mess if I let it go more than a week. If it grew like this, I might revisit that decision.
Black mold on pumpkin is a sign of rot caused by fungal diseases like black rot or other molds
That develop under warm wet conditions.To prevent its growth, clean the pumpkin thoroughly with a bleach solution. If the mold is already present, it's best to discard the pumpkin #Halloween 🧪 🌱
That develop under warm wet conditions.To prevent its growth, clean the pumpkin thoroughly with a bleach solution. If the mold is already present, it's best to discard the pumpkin #Halloween 🧪 🌱
October 28, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Who’d think mold could be so pretty?
We don’t carve our pumpkins until the day before Halloween b/c mold grows so fast here — it’s usually black, nasty & makes a slimy mess if I let it go more than a week. If it grew like this, I might revisit that decision.
We don’t carve our pumpkins until the day before Halloween b/c mold grows so fast here — it’s usually black, nasty & makes a slimy mess if I let it go more than a week. If it grew like this, I might revisit that decision.
Come on, guys! There's not much time left to support this great magazine ...
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Our full catalogue of critiques, ebooks, merch and more will all be gone on Halloween. Don't miss out on these limited edition items and donate TODAY! 💜👽🎃
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ape...
October 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Come on, guys! There's not much time left to support this great magazine ...
Reposted by Jamie M. Boyd
I have some September short science fiction, fantasy, and horror picks for you on this fine October day. reactormag.com/must-read-sh...
Must Read Short Speculative Fiction: September 2025 - Reactor
What a fall, huh? Lemon, it’s October. This season has both flown by and trickled by at a glacial pace. I’m already exhausted and there’s still so much left to go. Fortunately, reading a bunch of shor...
reactormag.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I have some September short science fiction, fantasy, and horror picks for you on this fine October day. reactormag.com/must-read-sh...
"We are not all built to be beautiful, we are not all built to rampage."
Wow. Although I have to disagree, @shanaross.bsky.social. This poem *is* built beautiful.
Wow. Although I have to disagree, @shanaross.bsky.social. This poem *is* built beautiful.
Ogress (The Incredible Shrinking Woman)
We are not all built to be beautiful, we are not all built to rampage.
strangehorizons.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
"We are not all built to be beautiful, we are not all built to rampage."
Wow. Although I have to disagree, @shanaross.bsky.social. This poem *is* built beautiful.
Wow. Although I have to disagree, @shanaross.bsky.social. This poem *is* built beautiful.
This 3D map, which you can "fly" through like you're in your own starship, is so humbling.
It reminds me of a Barbara Kingsolver quote about our need for nature and timeless landscape:
"It reminds us that our plans are small and somewhat absurd.”
It reminds me of a Barbara Kingsolver quote about our need for nature and timeless landscape:
"It reminds us that our plans are small and somewhat absurd.”
👶🌟 ICYMI, Gaia released the most accurate 3D map of stellar nurseries in the Milky Way.
The map extends 4000 light-years from us, with the Sun at the centre.
Explore it here 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/lkkmqlzqih 🔭
The map extends 4000 light-years from us, with the Sun at the centre.
Explore it here 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/lkkmqlzqih 🔭
October 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
This 3D map, which you can "fly" through like you're in your own starship, is so humbling.
It reminds me of a Barbara Kingsolver quote about our need for nature and timeless landscape:
"It reminds us that our plans are small and somewhat absurd.”
It reminds me of a Barbara Kingsolver quote about our need for nature and timeless landscape:
"It reminds us that our plans are small and somewhat absurd.”
Reposted by Jamie M. Boyd
Translunar Travelers Lounge closes to submissions end of day tomorrow, 15th October at midnight Eastern Time (US) (UTC-4:00). If you want to submit speculative fiction to us, make sure it's before then! Please read the guidelines. translunartravelerslounge.com/submissions/
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Broadly defined, the type of fiction we are looking for is “fun”. [Go to Submissions]
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October 14, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Translunar Travelers Lounge closes to submissions end of day tomorrow, 15th October at midnight Eastern Time (US) (UTC-4:00). If you want to submit speculative fiction to us, make sure it's before then! Please read the guidelines. translunartravelerslounge.com/submissions/