Jess Gofton
@jessgofton.bsky.social
Speculative fiction and poetry writer. 16th century nerd. Mint chocolate connoisseur. Centaur enthusiast. PR and Marketing Manager @solarisbooks.bsky.social she/her Views my own
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All right poetry pals, it's January 1, which means that Rhysling Award Nominations are now open!
Check your SFPA Missive for details and nominations links.
And in the meantime, get to re-reading your fav 2025 poems 💖
Check your SFPA Missive for details and nominations links.
And in the meantime, get to re-reading your fav 2025 poems 💖
January 1, 2026 at 2:56 PM
All right poetry pals, it's January 1, which means that Rhysling Award Nominations are now open!
Check your SFPA Missive for details and nominations links.
And in the meantime, get to re-reading your fav 2025 poems 💖
Check your SFPA Missive for details and nominations links.
And in the meantime, get to re-reading your fav 2025 poems 💖
Me preparing to tackle the 1k+ emails in my inbox
a close up of a person 's hand holding a watch on their arm .
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January 2, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Me preparing to tackle the 1k+ emails in my inbox
This is the perfect poem to read in January. 💙
New poem! "Prayer for Winter" by Romie Stott! buff.ly/sv5znwN
January 1, 2026 at 10:01 PM
This is the perfect poem to read in January. 💙
Outside of the books I had the pleasure of working on in 2025, here are some of my favourite things I read last year:
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January 1, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Outside of the books I had the pleasure of working on in 2025, here are some of my favourite things I read last year:
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We're open for fiction submissions!
We publish unsettling bad time stories that straddle the horror, fantasy, and science fiction spectrum. But genre is made up so if you have a dark weird horrible story that could be a fit, send it in and let us worry about it.
No closing date, open indefinitely.
We publish unsettling bad time stories that straddle the horror, fantasy, and science fiction spectrum. But genre is made up so if you have a dark weird horrible story that could be a fit, send it in and let us worry about it.
No closing date, open indefinitely.
Submissions - Seize The Press
Submissions Guidelines Submissions are open for fiction. We publish dark, unsettling, dislocating stories that straddle the horror, fantasy, and science fiction spectrum, but genre is made up. If you ...
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January 1, 2026 at 1:41 PM
We're open for fiction submissions!
We publish unsettling bad time stories that straddle the horror, fantasy, and science fiction spectrum. But genre is made up so if you have a dark weird horrible story that could be a fit, send it in and let us worry about it.
No closing date, open indefinitely.
We publish unsettling bad time stories that straddle the horror, fantasy, and science fiction spectrum. But genre is made up so if you have a dark weird horrible story that could be a fit, send it in and let us worry about it.
No closing date, open indefinitely.
Friendly reminder that if you don't like "Worst Books of the Year" posts, don't read/watch them.
Reviews aren't for authors--and there are certainly some reviewers who need to stop tagging authors in negative reviews--but saying readers shouldn't talk about books they didn't like is nonsensical.
Reviews aren't for authors--and there are certainly some reviewers who need to stop tagging authors in negative reviews--but saying readers shouldn't talk about books they didn't like is nonsensical.
January 1, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Friendly reminder that if you don't like "Worst Books of the Year" posts, don't read/watch them.
Reviews aren't for authors--and there are certainly some reviewers who need to stop tagging authors in negative reviews--but saying readers shouldn't talk about books they didn't like is nonsensical.
Reviews aren't for authors--and there are certainly some reviewers who need to stop tagging authors in negative reviews--but saying readers shouldn't talk about books they didn't like is nonsensical.
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We wish you a Happy New Year from all at Solaris Books!
May your 2026 be filled with marvellous books - we know ours will be!
May your 2026 be filled with marvellous books - we know ours will be!
January 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
We wish you a Happy New Year from all at Solaris Books!
May your 2026 be filled with marvellous books - we know ours will be!
May your 2026 be filled with marvellous books - we know ours will be!
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OTHERSIDE has been open for 20 minutes and we’re already reading submissions! Thank you to everyone who decided to ring in the new year by sending us your work—we can’t wait to read it all!
othersidespec.com/guidelines/
othersidespec.com/guidelines/
Submission Guidelines - OTHERSIDE
Submission guidelines for fiction and poetry submissions to OTHERSIDE, including opening dates and how to submit.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:22 AM
OTHERSIDE has been open for 20 minutes and we’re already reading submissions! Thank you to everyone who decided to ring in the new year by sending us your work—we can’t wait to read it all!
othersidespec.com/guidelines/
othersidespec.com/guidelines/
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Also! 25% off preorders at Barnes & Noble!
Available 30th Dec - 1st Jan
Online only
B&N members only
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Available 30th Dec - 1st Jan
Online only
B&N members only
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Home Sick|Paperback
A troubled woman seeking a fresh start in the Scottish countryside believes her neighbour may be behind the strange disturbances in her home in this psychological horror debut for fans of The Lamb and...
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December 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Also! 25% off preorders at Barnes & Noble!
Available 30th Dec - 1st Jan
Online only
B&N members only
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/home-sick-...
Available 30th Dec - 1st Jan
Online only
B&N members only
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/home-sick-...
My kindle finally gave up the ghost earlier this year after a decade of use, so I just treated myself to a new tablet and I'm very excited that I no longer need to rely on Amazon for my ebooks 😌
December 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
My kindle finally gave up the ghost earlier this year after a decade of use, so I just treated myself to a new tablet and I'm very excited that I no longer need to rely on Amazon for my ebooks 😌
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Working with Margrét on Nordic Visions was a brilliantly enriching experience, so I’m unbelievably excited to be collaborating again on NORDIC NIGHTMARES! Jumped at the chance to help bring this collection of contemporary Nordic horror into the hands of readers worldwide. Fall 2026!
🚨ACQUISITION ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
For the longest night of the year, here's something dark & spooky: NORDIC NIGHTMARES: The Best of Nordic Horror ed. by Margrét Helgadóttir!
This spooky older sister to NORDIC VISIONS, showcases nightmarish horror tales from 20 electrifying voices! https://bit.ly/4agCxFE
For the longest night of the year, here's something dark & spooky: NORDIC NIGHTMARES: The Best of Nordic Horror ed. by Margrét Helgadóttir!
This spooky older sister to NORDIC VISIONS, showcases nightmarish horror tales from 20 electrifying voices! https://bit.ly/4agCxFE
December 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Working with Margrét on Nordic Visions was a brilliantly enriching experience, so I’m unbelievably excited to be collaborating again on NORDIC NIGHTMARES! Jumped at the chance to help bring this collection of contemporary Nordic horror into the hands of readers worldwide. Fall 2026!
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At FanFiAddict we care, so we share, all the best bookish news!
The sheer unadulterated ✨delight✨ I feel in being able to tell everyone that @solarisbooks.bsky.social have officially acquired @taranhunt.bsky.social's next book in #TheKystromChronicles🪐!
Come along👀
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The sheer unadulterated ✨delight✨ I feel in being able to tell everyone that @solarisbooks.bsky.social have officially acquired @taranhunt.bsky.social's next book in #TheKystromChronicles🪐!
Come along👀
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Exclusive Acquisition Announcement and Author Q&A with Taran Hunt | FanFiAddict
Solaris is delighted to announce the acquisition of The Deathless Council by Taran Hunt, the third and final book in The Kystrom Chronicles. Linguist and th ...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
At FanFiAddict we care, so we share, all the best bookish news!
The sheer unadulterated ✨delight✨ I feel in being able to tell everyone that @solarisbooks.bsky.social have officially acquired @taranhunt.bsky.social's next book in #TheKystromChronicles🪐!
Come along👀
fanfiaddict.com/exclusive-ac...
The sheer unadulterated ✨delight✨ I feel in being able to tell everyone that @solarisbooks.bsky.social have officially acquired @taranhunt.bsky.social's next book in #TheKystromChronicles🪐!
Come along👀
fanfiaddict.com/exclusive-ac...
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Strange Horizons is still open to fiction submissions from Indigenous authors!
More info about this submission window:
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
Submission guidelines:
strangehorizons.com/submit/ficti...
We look forward to reading your stories!
More info about this submission window:
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
Submission guidelines:
strangehorizons.com/submit/ficti...
We look forward to reading your stories!
December 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Strange Horizons is still open to fiction submissions from Indigenous authors!
More info about this submission window:
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
Submission guidelines:
strangehorizons.com/submit/ficti...
We look forward to reading your stories!
More info about this submission window:
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
Submission guidelines:
strangehorizons.com/submit/ficti...
We look forward to reading your stories!
Continuing with my "I feel like I should have read this by now" reading, will 2026 be the year I finally get to Earthsea and His Dark Materials?
a picture of a woman in a car with the words one never knows what may happen below her
Alt: One never knows what may happen
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December 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Continuing with my "I feel like I should have read this by now" reading, will 2026 be the year I finally get to Earthsea and His Dark Materials?
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As we've had a lot of new followers join us recently, we thought now would be a good time to reshare our bumper Starter Pack of superb Solaris Authors!
Everyone that we can find on BlueSky, all in one place, to light up your feed with feline shenanigans, strong opinions on jam & of course - BOOKS!
Everyone that we can find on BlueSky, all in one place, to light up your feed with feline shenanigans, strong opinions on jam & of course - BOOKS!
December 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
As we've had a lot of new followers join us recently, we thought now would be a good time to reshare our bumper Starter Pack of superb Solaris Authors!
Everyone that we can find on BlueSky, all in one place, to light up your feed with feline shenanigans, strong opinions on jam & of course - BOOKS!
Everyone that we can find on BlueSky, all in one place, to light up your feed with feline shenanigans, strong opinions on jam & of course - BOOKS!
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We're excited to help announce Ryan Kunz's Valkyrie Moon, a new political science fantasy featuring runeglyphs, spaceships, and plots at the heart of an empire. Valkyrie Moon arrives Spring 2027 from @solarisbooks.bsky.social!
Solaris Books Announces Valkyrie Moon by Ryan Kunz - Reactor
A sweeping science fantasy debut arriving in Spring 2027!
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December 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We're excited to help announce Ryan Kunz's Valkyrie Moon, a new political science fantasy featuring runeglyphs, spaceships, and plots at the heart of an empire. Valkyrie Moon arrives Spring 2027 from @solarisbooks.bsky.social!
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i hope every single person who still buys harry potter merch or engages with that franchise is happy that they're literally making girl guides cry
girl guides uk have been forced very much against their will to exclude trans girls. full statement is here: www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-...
girl guides uk have been forced very much against their will to exclude trans girls. full statement is here: www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-...
December 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
i hope every single person who still buys harry potter merch or engages with that franchise is happy that they're literally making girl guides cry
girl guides uk have been forced very much against their will to exclude trans girls. full statement is here: www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-...
girl guides uk have been forced very much against their will to exclude trans girls. full statement is here: www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-...
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ANYWAY
Buy from small businesses
Buy from independent creators
Buy passion projects
Buy commissions
Buy art
In a society that's decided that money is final word, be aware of where yours goes and to support what
Yes it sucks, I don't like it either, but pretending it's not a thing does not help!
Buy from small businesses
Buy from independent creators
Buy passion projects
Buy commissions
Buy art
In a society that's decided that money is final word, be aware of where yours goes and to support what
Yes it sucks, I don't like it either, but pretending it's not a thing does not help!
November 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
ANYWAY
Buy from small businesses
Buy from independent creators
Buy passion projects
Buy commissions
Buy art
In a society that's decided that money is final word, be aware of where yours goes and to support what
Yes it sucks, I don't like it either, but pretending it's not a thing does not help!
Buy from small businesses
Buy from independent creators
Buy passion projects
Buy commissions
Buy art
In a society that's decided that money is final word, be aware of where yours goes and to support what
Yes it sucks, I don't like it either, but pretending it's not a thing does not help!
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You can hear my story, RIBBON MAN, on today's episode of The NoSleep Podcast! I think this marks the first time I've ever had the honor of a @siwelp.bsky.social narration! And what a job he did!
And that cover art! @jenthetracy.bsky.social does it again 💚
And that cover art! @jenthetracy.bsky.social does it again 💚
S23E21 is now playing.
Listen at www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/s23...
🎨 @jenthetracy.bsky.social
🎶 @brandonboone.bsky.social
Listen at www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/s23...
🎨 @jenthetracy.bsky.social
🎶 @brandonboone.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
You can hear my story, RIBBON MAN, on today's episode of The NoSleep Podcast! I think this marks the first time I've ever had the honor of a @siwelp.bsky.social narration! And what a job he did!
And that cover art! @jenthetracy.bsky.social does it again 💚
And that cover art! @jenthetracy.bsky.social does it again 💚
So very excited to share that my story "As Sweet" is in the latest episode of The NoSleep Podcast!
It's one of my favourite things I've written and the narrators did such a wonderful job.
It's one of my favourite things I've written and the narrators did such a wonderful job.
S23E21 is now playing.
Listen at www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/s23...
🎨 @jenthetracy.bsky.social
🎶 @brandonboone.bsky.social
Listen at www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/s23...
🎨 @jenthetracy.bsky.social
🎶 @brandonboone.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
So very excited to share that my story "As Sweet" is in the latest episode of The NoSleep Podcast!
It's one of my favourite things I've written and the narrators did such a wonderful job.
It's one of my favourite things I've written and the narrators did such a wonderful job.
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This #NationalIllustrationDay, we'd particularly like to thank our in-house designers Sam Gretton and @petitecreme.bsky.social / Gem Sheldrake.
Without them you wouldn't have Gem's striking designs across @aptshadow.bsky.social 's TERRIBLE WORLDS novellas or a whole range of 'Sam Specials'!
Without them you wouldn't have Gem's striking designs across @aptshadow.bsky.social 's TERRIBLE WORLDS novellas or a whole range of 'Sam Specials'!
November 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
This #NationalIllustrationDay, we'd particularly like to thank our in-house designers Sam Gretton and @petitecreme.bsky.social / Gem Sheldrake.
Without them you wouldn't have Gem's striking designs across @aptshadow.bsky.social 's TERRIBLE WORLDS novellas or a whole range of 'Sam Specials'!
Without them you wouldn't have Gem's striking designs across @aptshadow.bsky.social 's TERRIBLE WORLDS novellas or a whole range of 'Sam Specials'!
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it's here
it's QUEER
it's the
2025 Queer Adult SFF Books list!!!!
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it's QUEER
it's the
2025 Queer Adult SFF Books list!!!!
🌈📚🌈📚🌈📚🌈
2025 Queer Adult Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
Welcome to the 2025 list of queer adult science-fiction and fantasy books! If you’re new to this dance, this list and the ones before (see: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019) are my answer t…
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November 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
it's here
it's QUEER
it's the
2025 Queer Adult SFF Books list!!!!
🌈📚🌈📚🌈📚🌈
it's QUEER
it's the
2025 Queer Adult SFF Books list!!!!
🌈📚🌈📚🌈📚🌈
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a post about Psychopomp in 2026
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what's next for Psychopomp - PSYCHOPOMP.COM
what to expect from Psychopomp (and The Deadlands and Fantasy Magazine) in 2026.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
a post about Psychopomp in 2026
please read and share
thank you very much
please read and share
thank you very much