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Author (rep: Ernie Chiara at Fuse) 🇭🇰🇺🇸 Clarion West '25, published in Analog SF&F and Fission
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Published writers, including bestsellers, those with hybrid careers, and award winners, offer stories and strategies to debut authors.
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Published writers, including bestsellers, those with hybrid careers, and award winners, offer stories and strategies to debut authors.
#writingcommunity #mentalhealth #stress
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Authors, Beware! There's a firm called "ClaimsHero" doing aggressive social media outreach claiming to
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Authors, Beware! There's a firm called "ClaimsHero" doing aggressive social media outreach claiming to
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
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2025 awards eligibility post - take two!
I have two short stories out this year, and I would be so grateful if you kept them (and me) in mind during awards season! Links threaded below - thanks for reading!
I have two short stories out this year, and I would be so grateful if you kept them (and me) in mind during awards season! Links threaded below - thanks for reading!
November 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
2025 awards eligibility post - take two!
I have two short stories out this year, and I would be so grateful if you kept them (and me) in mind during awards season! Links threaded below - thanks for reading!
I have two short stories out this year, and I would be so grateful if you kept them (and me) in mind during awards season! Links threaded below - thanks for reading!
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Are you a marginalized author (or the editor/agent/publicist of one) who has a trad pub book coming out in 2026 that is science fiction, fantasy, or horror and either adult or young adult? This book critic wants to know about it! Small press strongly encouraged.
bookjockeyalex.com/contact/
bookjockeyalex.com/contact/
Contact
I’m currently open to sensitivity/authenticity reading. Please see the full list of what I cover and rates. In your email below, please include a description of the work, the estimated word c…
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November 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Are you a marginalized author (or the editor/agent/publicist of one) who has a trad pub book coming out in 2026 that is science fiction, fantasy, or horror and either adult or young adult? This book critic wants to know about it! Small press strongly encouraged.
bookjockeyalex.com/contact/
bookjockeyalex.com/contact/
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Me waiting for the bus omw to kick your ass
May 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Me waiting for the bus omw to kick your ass
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CRY, VOIDBRINGER is out everywhere! Thank you all for your support, it's been a wonderful ride 🥰
Order the book here: artofelaineho.com/books/
Order the book here: artofelaineho.com/books/
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
CRY, VOIDBRINGER is out everywhere! Thank you all for your support, it's been a wonderful ride 🥰
Order the book here: artofelaineho.com/books/
Order the book here: artofelaineho.com/books/
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Cover reveal day for Palestine -1: Stories from the Eve of the Nakba by Comma Press! I have a story in this one. It launches November 13th. Pre-orders are open at the link below:
commapress.co.uk/books/palest...
commapress.co.uk/books/palest...
Palestine - 1 - Stories from the eve of the Nakba | Comma Press
£11.99 (Paperback / Anthology) - Mazen Maarouf, Selma Dabbagh, Ahmad Jaber, Anwar Hamed, Mahmoud Shukair and others
commapress.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Cover reveal day for Palestine -1: Stories from the Eve of the Nakba by Comma Press! I have a story in this one. It launches November 13th. Pre-orders are open at the link below:
commapress.co.uk/books/palest...
commapress.co.uk/books/palest...
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required listening tbh
Now, here's something you don't see everyday, did you know that @artofelaineho.bsky.social 's dark political epic fantasy CRY, VOIDBRINGER has it's very own original literary soundtrack from The Bookish Songs Collective?
Listen: https://geni.us/CRYVSound
Preorder: https://geni.us/cryvoi
Listen: https://geni.us/CRYVSound
Preorder: https://geni.us/cryvoi
November 3, 2025 at 6:32 AM
required listening tbh
beyond excited about this one, kemi always coming out with gold
You build worlds for a living. And some dreams, you know, are literally worth more than others.
I have a new story out in Clarkesworld, alongside @tadethompson.bsky.social, @izom-chisom.bsky.social,
@spires.bsky.social y.social, and others!
clarkesworldmagazine.com/ashing-giwa_...
I have a new story out in Clarkesworld, alongside @tadethompson.bsky.social, @izom-chisom.bsky.social,
@spires.bsky.social y.social, and others!
clarkesworldmagazine.com/ashing-giwa_...
November 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM
beyond excited about this one, kemi always coming out with gold
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Props to Benjamin for sharing the details of his contract. Unfortunately no props to MRM because there's a lot of extremely outre stuff in here that I'd refuse to sign. Let's run it down. (Context: If you're negotiating a contract with Strange Horizons, I'm the person you're negotiating with.)
New neuroscience short story forthcoming in @analogsf.bsky.social! Which also means a story of - ultimately successful - negotiations with their new publisher.
Includes full final text of my contract for all to use while they finish rewriting their boilerplate.
benjaminckinney.com/analog-negot...
Includes full final text of my contract for all to use while they finish rewriting their boilerplate.
benjaminckinney.com/analog-negot...
Analog Negotiations & Short Story Sale: Recognition, Memory » Benjamin C. Kinney - still pruning...
Successful negotiations with Must Read Magazines & Analog SF, who will publish my science fiction short story "Recognition, Memory."
benjaminckinney.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Props to Benjamin for sharing the details of his contract. Unfortunately no props to MRM because there's a lot of extremely outre stuff in here that I'd refuse to sign. Let's run it down. (Context: If you're negotiating a contract with Strange Horizons, I'm the person you're negotiating with.)
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Announcement: PodCastle Is Trialling a Six Month Submissions Window!! We will open in November and close in April. See our announcement on the website for details. All our usual Submissions Guidelines still apply.
podcastle.org/2025/10/17/a...
podcastle.org/2025/10/17/a...
Announcement: PodCastle Is Trialling a Six Month Submissions Window - PodCastle
Greetings, writers of fantasy fiction! We at PodCastle are due to open back up to general submissions in November. When we do, instead of our usual one month open period, we plan to open for six month...
podcastle.org
October 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Announcement: PodCastle Is Trialling a Six Month Submissions Window!! We will open in November and close in April. See our announcement on the website for details. All our usual Submissions Guidelines still apply.
podcastle.org/2025/10/17/a...
podcastle.org/2025/10/17/a...
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ANMLY is now open for new work!
We're especially seeking more from writers outside of the US, more nonfiction, & more translation!
> anmly.submittable.com
*Fee waivers available*
Check out our latest issue to see what we're into!
> anmly.org
We're especially seeking more from writers outside of the US, more nonfiction, & more translation!
> anmly.submittable.com
*Fee waivers available*
Check out our latest issue to see what we're into!
> anmly.org
ANMLY Submission Manager
**ANNOUNCEMENT: Fees will be waived for all Black and Indigenous writers, and writers of Palestinian descent, to support those most targeted by state violence. Email editor [at] anomalouspress [dot] o...
anmly.submittable.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
ANMLY is now open for new work!
We're especially seeking more from writers outside of the US, more nonfiction, & more translation!
> anmly.submittable.com
*Fee waivers available*
Check out our latest issue to see what we're into!
> anmly.org
We're especially seeking more from writers outside of the US, more nonfiction, & more translation!
> anmly.submittable.com
*Fee waivers available*
Check out our latest issue to see what we're into!
> anmly.org
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Hey Colorado residents, particularly people in Fort Collins, but also those who are somewhat near: my sister and brother in law are running a study on an easy, portable method to help maintain indoor air quality during adverse outside events (like smoke or pollution).
Participate in our Clean Air Study | sapphires
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October 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Hey Colorado residents, particularly people in Fort Collins, but also those who are somewhat near: my sister and brother in law are running a study on an easy, portable method to help maintain indoor air quality during adverse outside events (like smoke or pollution).
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TONIGHT! I'll be joining @micaiahjohnson.bsky.social , @veronicarothbooks.com, @juliavee.bsky.social and host @yumewrites.bsky.social at PT Knitwear in NYC for a panel on History and Speculation in SFF. Hope you can join us!
October 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
TONIGHT! I'll be joining @micaiahjohnson.bsky.social , @veronicarothbooks.com, @juliavee.bsky.social and host @yumewrites.bsky.social at PT Knitwear in NYC for a panel on History and Speculation in SFF. Hope you can join us!
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Sadly, my contract with Blizzard ended in September. That means I'm looking for fulltime or contract work as a senior writer or narrative designer. If you need someone who can write sharp characters, poetic prose, and emotional stories, I'm available! www.hazelmonforton.com
It's #portfolioday! I'm presently a senior narrative designer at Blizzard, but before that I was at Bungie and Arkane. I wrote for the Writer's Guild award-nominated Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, and a bunch of critically acclaimed seasons and expansions in Destiny 2.
October 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Sadly, my contract with Blizzard ended in September. That means I'm looking for fulltime or contract work as a senior writer or narrative designer. If you need someone who can write sharp characters, poetic prose, and emotional stories, I'm available! www.hazelmonforton.com
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It’s our first zero-backer day… BUT we’re only thirteen backers away from our final backer goal! (And $604 away from unlocking nonfiction.) If you 1. can’t stand me and 2. love queer art, there’s never been a better time to support @othersidespec.bsky.social!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hyb...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hyb...
October 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
It’s our first zero-backer day… BUT we’re only thirteen backers away from our final backer goal! (And $604 away from unlocking nonfiction.) If you 1. can’t stand me and 2. love queer art, there’s never been a better time to support @othersidespec.bsky.social!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hyb...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hyb...
Terribly pleased that my short story, Patient was the Doctor, with @analogsf.bsky.social (July/August 2025) was recommended on @locusmag.bsky.social by @acwise.bsky.social 🐙 Woot, I did something!
October 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Terribly pleased that my short story, Patient was the Doctor, with @analogsf.bsky.social (July/August 2025) was recommended on @locusmag.bsky.social by @acwise.bsky.social 🐙 Woot, I did something!
Working with @aishatuado.bsky.social will be such a treat! She is such a talent. Do submit!
📢 Call for Submissions! Àrokò invites writers from Africa & the diaspora to send us stories that reimagine folklore, myth, and legend. Deadline Dec 31 2025.
www.aroko.world/aroko-anthol...
www.aroko.world/aroko-anthol...
Àrokò Anthology: Call for submissions
ÀROKÒ ANTHOLOGY NO.1: FOLKLORE FROM AFRICA & THE DIASPORA
Curated and edited by Aishatu Ado
DEADLINE
12.31.25 // Submit to: contact@aroko.coop
THEME
We invite fiction that breathes new life into ...
www.aroko.world
October 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Working with @aishatuado.bsky.social will be such a treat! She is such a talent. Do submit!
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It’s free if you’re a student! And $5 if you use the code below! Join us!
Join our amazing instructor @fulmerford.com at the Univ. of Chicago Divinity School this Friday 10/10 at 6:30 pm for a panel discussion about religion, spirituality, and horror writing hosted by the American Writers Museum.
Use the code AWMFriends to get a ticket for just $5!
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Use the code AWMFriends to get a ticket for just $5!
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October 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
It’s free if you’re a student! And $5 if you use the code below! Join us!
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ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING x GHOSTS
When an inquisitive 25yo secretary inherits an abandoned detective agency, she partners with the private investigator’s ghost to find her neighbor’s killer in a case that mirrors the PI’s own unsolved murder 60 years earlier.
#DVpit #A #Mys #PR #Latine #WOC
When an inquisitive 25yo secretary inherits an abandoned detective agency, she partners with the private investigator’s ghost to find her neighbor’s killer in a case that mirrors the PI’s own unsolved murder 60 years earlier.
#DVpit #A #Mys #PR #Latine #WOC
October 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Good morning, #DVpit! I'm so excited to dive into your projects.
If I 💙 your pitch, please share with me at this link (sub requirements in the link):
querytracker.net/query/MacLys...
Good luck out there!
If I 💙 your pitch, please share with me at this link (sub requirements in the link):
querytracker.net/query/MacLys...
Good luck out there!
Query Maeve MacLysaght at Aevitas Creative Management
QueryTracker.net
October 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Good morning, #DVpit! I'm so excited to dive into your projects.
If I 💙 your pitch, please share with me at this link (sub requirements in the link):
querytracker.net/query/MacLys...
Good luck out there!
If I 💙 your pitch, please share with me at this link (sub requirements in the link):
querytracker.net/query/MacLys...
Good luck out there!
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L.A. CONFIDENTIAL x EVELYN HUGO
When Alexandra, a Latina actress passing for white in 1930s Hollywood, finds her best friend murdered and the police try to pin the crime on undocumented immigrants, she takes it upon herself to root out the true killer.
#DVpit #A #Mys #HF #Thriller #R #Latine
When Alexandra, a Latina actress passing for white in 1930s Hollywood, finds her best friend murdered and the police try to pin the crime on undocumented immigrants, she takes it upon herself to root out the true killer.
#DVpit #A #Mys #HF #Thriller #R #Latine
October 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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In a first, renewables generate more power than coal globally
In a first, renewables generate more power than coal globally
Solar and wind power aren’t just keeping up with global electricity demand anymore – they’re pulling ahead. According to a new analysis from energy think tank Ember, solar and wind combined outpaced global electricity demand growth in the first half of 2025. That shift led to a drop in both coal and gas generation compared to the same period last year. For the first time ever, renewables generated more power than coal globally.
more…
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October 7, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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I don't know where this revisionism has come from about the suffragettes - people saying "if the suffragettes were around today, they'd be considered terrorists."
The suffragettes were arrested and tortured, sexually assaulted and beaten by the state. They *were* considered terrorists!
The suffragettes were arrested and tortured, sexually assaulted and beaten by the state. They *were* considered terrorists!
October 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I don't know where this revisionism has come from about the suffragettes - people saying "if the suffragettes were around today, they'd be considered terrorists."
The suffragettes were arrested and tortured, sexually assaulted and beaten by the state. They *were* considered terrorists!
The suffragettes were arrested and tortured, sexually assaulted and beaten by the state. They *were* considered terrorists!