S. L. Coney
@slconey.bsky.social
Writer. Author of Wild Spaces out now from TorDotCom Publishing. Lover of dogs, art, and the written word.
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S. L. Coney
@slconey.bsky.social
· Nov 26
I don't think I've voiced my stance on the use of AI in creative endeavors here, so here it is. (A thread.)
I deal with "imposter syndrome" everyday, both my own and other people's. But if you sit down and actually write, you're not an imposter. You become a writer by writing. That's it.
I deal with "imposter syndrome" everyday, both my own and other people's. But if you sit down and actually write, you're not an imposter. You become a writer by writing. That's it.
So you’re worried about eggs? How do you feel about coffee? Breakfast isn’t getting any easier.
January 27, 2025 at 1:12 AM
So you’re worried about eggs? How do you feel about coffee? Breakfast isn’t getting any easier.
If you’re feeling a sudden lack of good authors to read, may I suggest Nghi Vo, Priya Sharma, Martha Wells, and A.C. Wise.
January 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
If you’re feeling a sudden lack of good authors to read, may I suggest Nghi Vo, Priya Sharma, Martha Wells, and A.C. Wise.
Draft completed! An auspicious beginning.
January 1, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Draft completed! An auspicious beginning.
Just finished Dan Chaon’s “The Bees.” So disturbing and tense. So tightly woven. Highly recommended. Also, how can you not love that cover.
December 8, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Just finished Dan Chaon’s “The Bees.” So disturbing and tense. So tightly woven. Highly recommended. Also, how can you not love that cover.
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"Write Your Horror Story in 30 Days" is at fearmasters.com
Our year-long digital download Lifewriting Premium course is at lifewritingpremium.com
The link to our 2025 live courses is at www.steven-barnes.com/live-classes
"Write Your Horror Story in 30 Days" is at fearmasters.com
Our year-long digital download Lifewriting Premium course is at lifewritingpremium.com
The link to our 2025 live courses is at www.steven-barnes.com/live-classes
@tananarivedue.bsky.social where can we download your writing course?
December 7, 2024 at 9:30 PM
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"Write Your Horror Story in 30 Days" is at fearmasters.com
Our year-long digital download Lifewriting Premium course is at lifewritingpremium.com
The link to our 2025 live courses is at www.steven-barnes.com/live-classes
"Write Your Horror Story in 30 Days" is at fearmasters.com
Our year-long digital download Lifewriting Premium course is at lifewritingpremium.com
The link to our 2025 live courses is at www.steven-barnes.com/live-classes
OMG. I can’t. Matzah is losing his fur so I bought him some pajamas and now this is going to be a thing. #dogsinpajamas
December 7, 2024 at 4:09 AM
OMG. I can’t. Matzah is losing his fur so I bought him some pajamas and now this is going to be a thing. #dogsinpajamas
This is the evening that would not quit. But between emergency dog baths, unexpected laundry, dinner, and work tasks, I did manage to get an hour’s worth of writing in. Better than nothing. I’m calling it a win. Goodnight, all.
December 2, 2024 at 4:27 AM
This is the evening that would not quit. But between emergency dog baths, unexpected laundry, dinner, and work tasks, I did manage to get an hour’s worth of writing in. Better than nothing. I’m calling it a win. Goodnight, all.
There are so many resources out there. Just start building.
the internet sucks in part because no one makes their own personal websites anymore aftermath.site/website-musk...
For Love of God, Make Your Own Website - Aftermath
The internet felt like a limitless expanse of free expression. Now I usually end up at the same three or four websites.
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December 1, 2024 at 2:13 AM
There are so many resources out there. Just start building.
I look forward to this list every year and use it to help shape my TBR. Couldn’t help but notice a certain novella on here as well. 💙 Thank you, Ellen!
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November 29, 2024 at 11:05 PM
I look forward to this list every year and use it to help shape my TBR. Couldn’t help but notice a certain novella on here as well. 💙 Thank you, Ellen!
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Almost done with this one and it has my heart in such a tight grip. I adore Martha Wells. Highly recommended.
November 29, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Almost done with this one and it has my heart in such a tight grip. I adore Martha Wells. Highly recommended.
I don't think I've voiced my stance on the use of AI in creative endeavors here, so here it is. (A thread.)
I deal with "imposter syndrome" everyday, both my own and other people's. But if you sit down and actually write, you're not an imposter. You become a writer by writing. That's it.
I deal with "imposter syndrome" everyday, both my own and other people's. But if you sit down and actually write, you're not an imposter. You become a writer by writing. That's it.
November 26, 2024 at 2:51 AM
I don't think I've voiced my stance on the use of AI in creative endeavors here, so here it is. (A thread.)
I deal with "imposter syndrome" everyday, both my own and other people's. But if you sit down and actually write, you're not an imposter. You become a writer by writing. That's it.
I deal with "imposter syndrome" everyday, both my own and other people's. But if you sit down and actually write, you're not an imposter. You become a writer by writing. That's it.
I was so bad and went to the bookstore. I grabbed some essentials. I can’t resist a new Nghi Vo plus BASS and BASFF is always required reading (Along with Best Horror which is pre-ordered.) Add in some Babitz and Didion and it’s like I hit the jackpot.
November 23, 2024 at 11:37 PM
I was so bad and went to the bookstore. I grabbed some essentials. I can’t resist a new Nghi Vo plus BASS and BASFF is always required reading (Along with Best Horror which is pre-ordered.) Add in some Babitz and Didion and it’s like I hit the jackpot.
My official accountability partner for today. I was getting ready to write, but in a different place than usual, and couldn’t find this baby. Turns out he was waiting for me in my usual writing spot. What a good boy! #dogs #chihuahua #writersdog #writerslife
November 23, 2024 at 11:28 PM
My official accountability partner for today. I was getting ready to write, but in a different place than usual, and couldn’t find this baby. Turns out he was waiting for me in my usual writing spot. What a good boy! #dogs #chihuahua #writersdog #writerslife
I really enjoyed this. Both as an X-Files fan and as a big believer in growth mindset and seeking opportunities to fail.
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Catching Up with Gillian Anderson
Podcast Episode · Fail Better with David Duchovny · 11/12/2024 · 1h 4m
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November 18, 2024 at 12:36 AM
I really enjoyed this. Both as an X-Files fan and as a big believer in growth mindset and seeking opportunities to fail.
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Diving into The Penguin. Excited. I’ve heard good things.
November 16, 2024 at 2:17 AM
Diving into The Penguin. Excited. I’ve heard good things.
I’ve gained so many followers I haven’t been able to keep up! Welcome. Very glad to see you here. Following back between other tasks.
November 13, 2024 at 10:55 PM
I’ve gained so many followers I haven’t been able to keep up! Welcome. Very glad to see you here. Following back between other tasks.
Hi, new friends! So lovely to see you. A quick note. I am always happy to follow good folks, but I am very careful who I let into my feed. Especially now. So, if I’m slow to follow, please don’t be offended. I’m driving with my flashers on.
November 10, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Hi, new friends! So lovely to see you. A quick note. I am always happy to follow good folks, but I am very careful who I let into my feed. Especially now. So, if I’m slow to follow, please don’t be offended. I’m driving with my flashers on.
Look at this gorgeous German edition of Wild Spaces! It comes in this beautiful boxed set from Cemetery Dance Germany with a truly swoon-worthy list of authors including Cassandra Khaw, Caitlín R. Kiernan, and Victor LaValle! I’m so honored #germantranslation #german #horror #lovecraftian
October 11, 2024 at 4:04 AM
Look at this gorgeous German edition of Wild Spaces! It comes in this beautiful boxed set from Cemetery Dance Germany with a truly swoon-worthy list of authors including Cassandra Khaw, Caitlín R. Kiernan, and Victor LaValle! I’m so honored #germantranslation #german #horror #lovecraftian
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Thrilled to be joining @slconey.bsky.social & @ghostberg.bsky.social at the first 'Dark North', a reading series dreamed up by Glen and Village Books of Bellingham, WA. If you like your Pacific northwest not just pretty but haunted, then please come join us.
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February 13, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Thrilled to be joining @slconey.bsky.social & @ghostberg.bsky.social at the first 'Dark North', a reading series dreamed up by Glen and Village Books of Bellingham, WA. If you like your Pacific northwest not just pretty but haunted, then please come join us.
www.villagebooks.com/event/litliv...
www.villagebooks.com/event/litliv...
I’m absolutely floored that Wild Spaces is a finalist for the Philip K. Dick Award. And so thankful.
January 10, 2024 at 2:48 AM
I’m absolutely floored that Wild Spaces is a finalist for the Philip K. Dick Award. And so thankful.
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NEW VIDEO ALERT! Today on Bar Cart Bookshelf we're talking about WILD SPACES by @slconey.bsky.social. A deliciously atmospheric novella that shimmers with menace like heat over sand, soft and vanishing as sea foam. Our drink, Teach, is a briny oceanic mocktail for growing pains and sweltering heat.
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January 9, 2024 at 5:05 PM
NEW VIDEO ALERT! Today on Bar Cart Bookshelf we're talking about WILD SPACES by @slconey.bsky.social. A deliciously atmospheric novella that shimmers with menace like heat over sand, soft and vanishing as sea foam. Our drink, Teach, is a briny oceanic mocktail for growing pains and sweltering heat.
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Thank you so much! Fantastic interview.
January 9, 2024 at 4:29 AM
Thank you so much! Fantastic interview.
Here you can listen to a selection from my novella Wild Spaces. Out now from Tordotcom Publishing!
Here’s the audio from last month’s Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series with S.L. Coney (Holly Black’s audio isn’t included in this recording.) @datlow.bsky.social @slconey.bsky.social @rajanyk.bsky.social
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January 5, 2024 at 1:20 AM
Here you can listen to a selection from my novella Wild Spaces. Out now from Tordotcom Publishing!