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Santa Fe Writers Project - globally distributed publisher of fiction & CNF since '98. Subrights repped by @susanschulman.bsky.social
Distributed by IPG. Find out more at sfwp.com
Don't miss out on @thewriterscenter.bsky.social's Genre Jumper! A Day long Conference on 12/7 where @poeticmoni.bsky.social will be leading the workshop, "Constraints & Forms Excite Me: Oulipian Constraints in Poetry."

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Genre Jumper! A Day long Conference @ The Writer’s Center - The Writer's Center
Learn the benefits of writing in new genres to deepen your writing in your primary genre. Genre Jumper is a one-day conference for writers interested in learning about and experimenting with new…
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November 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
March might be four months away, but we can't wait to introduce the world to THE WEST FACADE by @laurencjohnson.bsky.social!

Preorder a copy of THE WEST FACADE right here: buff.ly/QGfOBiM
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November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Check out @kesemmel.bsky.social's latest interview with Tourette syndrome and disability advocate Jhónelle Bean for his newsletter, Bright Boy! buff.ly/asOz8i2

Afterwards, you listen to his novel THE BOOK OF LOSMAN on #Audible! buff.ly/4w7v9QT
Interview with Jhónelle Bean: Tourette's advocate
I recently interviewed Tourette syndrome and disability advocate Jhónelle Bean for Bright Boy.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
If you're in the Milford, CT area, make sure to stop by Mermaid Books to see @carolinehagood.bsky.social and @amiesouzareilly.bsky.social for their author event this Saturday at 6:30pm EST! buff.ly/eM8284b

Can't make it? You can get GOBLIN MODE here: buff.ly/lxoC5Ju
November 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
BITTER OVER SWEET by @lumchanmfa.bsky.social was featured in @clmporg.bsky.social's "Reading List for Native American Heritage Month 2025!" buff.ly/TCDByuE

Treat yourself to BITTER OVER SWEET right here: buff.ly/NyURjqq
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A Reading List for Native American Heritage Month 2025 - Community of Literary Magazines and Presses
For Native American Heritage Month, observed annually during the month of November, we asked our member presses and literary magazines to share with us some of the books and magazines they recommend…
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November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Have you ever wondered how SFWP became SFWP? Now you can find out in @carolinehagood.bsky.social's interview with our founder, Andrew Gifford! buff.ly/fQGw2fk

We All Scream: buff.ly/3n7lOe9
Goblin Mode: buff.ly/p1QuPle
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"Perfect Examples of Capable Form and Craft": A Conversation with SFWP Publisher, Andrew Gifford
Caroline Hagood: In many ways, Santa Fe Writers Project is operating in very different ways than most of the independent presses out there.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
AFTER PEARL by @stepheneoannou.bsky.social was included in Buffalo Magazine's article on "WNY authors uncover secrets, solve mysteries and more!" buff.ly/FoqZsn5

Get AFTER PEARL right here: bit.ly/3D0sW7q
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
BITTER OVER SWEET by @lumchanmfa.bsky.social made @msmagazine.com's list of November 2025 Reads! buff.ly/JmWs33l

Make sure to get BITTER OVER SWEET today! buff.ly/bBDbW53
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November 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
In her latest addition to the Podcast Review, @wendyjfox.bsky.social tackles The Mel Robbins Podcast: Decoding the ‘Let Them’ Phenomenon! buff.ly/JpJ2He9

Preorder Wendy's forthcoming novel, THE LAST SUPPER, here: buff.ly/Jb5h2Jt
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The Mel Robbins Podcast: Decoding the 'Let Them' Phenomenon
From the "Let Them" theory to financial tips, The Mel Robbins Podcast offers confidence, but does it deliver real advice?
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November 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Here's your chance to listen to @egjames.bsky.social to speak about her novels, MONA AT SEA and THE BULLET SWALLOWER on November 18th at Mass Art Boston from 4-6pm EST!

Learn more here: buff.ly/9MpLwHG
Get MONA AT SEA here: buff.ly/xEQrmqy
November 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Don't forget to vote for HELLO WIFE by Lisa K. Friedman next month for Bedside Reading's 5th International Book Cover Awards! buff.ly/YXSLAHV

Listen to HELLO WIFE on #Audible from @blackstonepub.bsky.social right here: buff.ly/iNMQavS
November 8, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Next Saturday at Mermaid Books in CT, @carolinehagood.bsky.social will be in conversation w/ @amiesouzareilly.bsky.social to discuss "Writing Motherhood in Dystopian Times," at 6:30pm EST! buff.ly/eM8284b

Can't make it? You can get GOBLIN MODE here: bit.ly/4gJAcU3
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November 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
TONIGHT at 7pm EST, @lumchanmfa.bsky.social will be in conversation with @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social to celebrate the launch of BITTER OVER SWEET, hosted by @avitusbcarle.bsky.social! buff.ly/CtKtA0k

Can't make it? Get BITTER OVER SWEET right here! buff.ly/3pPOviA
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November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
For all you fine dining fans & book lovers, TONIGHT at 6pm EST, Tom Colicchio will be hosting an offal-forward meal inspired by @samuelashworth.bsky.social's THE DEATH AND LIFE OF AUGUST SWEENEY at Vallata NYC! buff.ly/x0Zqxs4

THE DEATH AND LIFE OF AUGUST SWEENEY: buff.ly/cJMU814
November 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
If you're looking for books that explore the complexities of sisterhood, then you need to check out Lisa K. Friedman's list over on @electricliterature.com! buff.ly/4QYUxYR

Then afterwards, treat yourself to Lisa's novel, HELLO WIFE, right here: buff.ly/bNnP0Z4
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9 Books That Explore the Unique Intimacy of Sisters - Electric Literature
These stories capture the intricacy of trauma, love, conflict, and care in sisterhood
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November 6, 2025 at 7:51 PM
There's still time to register for the BITTER OVER SWEET release party over Zoom with @lumchanmfa.bsky.social, @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social, and @avitusbcarle.bsky.social TOMORROW NIGHT at 7pm EST!

Register here: buff.ly/CtKtA0k
Get BITTER OVER SWEET: buff.ly/q27a4lT
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November 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
If you've been waiting to hear back regarding the 2025 Literary Awards Program, this update is for you!

Due to the large number of submissions received, we are expecting to have the Long List of Finalists by Thanksgiving. Thank you for your patience.
November 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Explore Hawai’i in a new light when you read BITTER OVER SWEET by @lumchanmfa.bsky.social! buff.ly/2sEJg7r

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November 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Might I recommend one for your e-reader (THANK YOU for being available on Kobo!) and one for your shelf? Then you always have a copy close by or to lend a friend :D
November 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Happy Book Birthday to @lumchanmfa.bsky.social Bitter Over Sweet!

A real AF, absolutely exquisite banger!

Dig it! 🤙

@sfwp.bsky.social

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Bitter Over Sweet - Melissa Llanes Brownlee — Santa Fe Writers Project
Product Details: Paperback : 142 Pages ISBN : 9781951631512 Cover design: Gwen Grafft About the Book: Hawaiian native Tita works to escape a vicious cycle of poverty and abuse, only to rea...
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November 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Happy pub day to #ExpoFam member @lumchanmfa.bsky.social & BITTER OVER SWEET! We are beyond excited for this novel exploring the lives of real Hawaiians (and for the fact that it’s published by our friends over at @sfwp.bsky.social)! Get your copy in our @bookshop.org: bookshop.org/p/books/bitt...
Bitter Over Sweet
Check out Bitter Over Sweet - Hawaiian native Tita works to escape a vicious cycle of poverty and abuse, only to realize along the way that life can not only be better, it can be whatever she wants it...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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ALERT. This book is pure 🔥🔥
Happy #pubday to @lumchanmfa.bsky.social's collection, BITTER OVER SWEET!

Join the celebration by treating yourself to a copy today! bit.ly/3PuHbEn
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November 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The party continues this Friday at 7pm EST as @lumchanmfa.bsky.social, @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social, and @avitusbcarle.bsky.social celebrate the release of BITTER OVER SWEET over on Zoom!

Register here: buff.ly/CtKtA0k
Get BITTER OVER SWEET: buff.ly/q27a4lT
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
In @dawnsteffler.bsky.social's interview w/ @lumchanmfa.bsky.social, they tackle how the title BITTER OVER SWEET came to be, how living in Japan influenced Melissa's writing, & more over on @fracturedlit.bsky.social! buff.ly/6xvbIOc

Get BITTER OVER SWEET: buff.ly/aVGstGt
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“I believe in flash, and I especially believe in microfiction”: An Interview with Melissa Llanes Brownlee | Fractured
by Fractured Lit | Oct 31, 2025
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November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM