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The association for creators, writers and editors of fantasy, science fiction and horror in or from New Zealand. Learn more at www.specfic.nz

Admined by @nikkythewriter.com and @izzyallaire.bsky.social
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Congrats, Kenneth!

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Congratulations Kenneth Feller whose book The Outsiders of Orkland was chosen as a best book of 2025 by A Fictional Escapist!
February 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Congrats Anne!

You can read her story here: www.scifishorts.co/premium/chan...

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Congratulations, Anne Wilkins! Anne's short story 'Changing Frequencies' is featured in Sci-Fi Shorts.
February 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Congratulations to SpecFicNZ member A.J.S. Imms for this new release!
We Are All Monsters is what happens when The Maltese Falcon wakes up with a hangover in The Omen and decides to just keep drinking.
Get your copy from Kindle/Kobo/Googlebooks/Applebooks.
#justreleased #bookrecs #specficnz
A.J.S. Imms' gothic noir comedy We are all Monsters is released today. Dark, funny, and gloriously bloody. Available online. The cover shows a suited man in a hat lighting a cigar with lightning in the background.
February 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Join SpecFicNZ for an awesome writing community, professional development opportunities, manuscript assessments, reviews, access to critique buddies and beta readers, and a whole lot of specfic fun!
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Join SpecFicNZ, Aotearoa's only speculative fiction community organisation. Member Benefits include access to workshops, newsletters, reviews, promotions, submissions, community channels, useful links, discounts, SpecFicNZ badge to wear across the virtual sphere.
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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SpecFicNZ member Kenneth Feller is this month's featured member.

Read the full interview here: specfic.nz/2026/01/22/s...
The Outsiders of Orkland is available now, and you can connect with Kenneth here: linktr.ee/kennethfeller
#memberfeature #bookrecs #boganfantasy #specficnz #nzwriter #ilovebooks
Introducting Kenneth Feller who writes bogan fantasy. Read about his work on the SpecFicNZ website. Cover of his book The Outsiders of Orkland shows an orc, skull, forest, and wolves. Kenneth in a forest wearing a cape, holding a sword.
January 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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One of the awesome benefits of being a SpecFicNZ member is being able to get a manuscript assessment. To find out more, read what it's like to get an assessment: specfic.nz/2025/11/30/w...

#memberbenefits #specficnz #manuscriptassessment #writingtips #ilovewriting
Want to get started on the next edit of your work, push through a block, or make your writing better? Get a SpecFicNZ Manuscript Assessment!
January 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Congrats once again, Anne!

You can read her stories here: www.abyssapexzine.com/2026/01/teth...
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Anne Wilkins has two short pieces featured in Abyss and Apex Mag and Rat Bag Lit. Congratulations!
January 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Read M.P. Norman's essay here: magazine.thearcanist.net/how-a-knight...

#congrats #writing #essay #specficnz #membersuccess
M.P. Norman's blog post 'How A Knight's Tale Helped Me See My Own Journey' is in the Arcanist Magazine.
January 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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You can hear Kenneth's interviews here:
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#memberinterview #writingjourney #writingadvice #congrats #tipsandtricks #nzwriter #specficnz #indieauthor #writing
Listen up: Kenneth Feller is interviewed on Author Adjacent about his writing journey. SpecFicNZ logo, microphone motif.
January 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Find your next favourite book by perusing our reviews: specfic.nz
See S.A. McKenzie's here: specfic.nz/2025/12/31/r...
Get your book reviewed by heading to Member Benefits.
#bookrecs #bookreviews #nzwriters #specfic #specficnz #memberbenefits
Check out our book reviews! To read reviews or get your book reviewed, head to Specficnz website. S.A McKenzie's book Small Magics for the Travelling Wizard is the latest review on the website.
January 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Congratulations Anne! Read the story here: www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/a-go...

#shortstories #creepystories #nzwriter #membersuccess #specficnz #congrats
Congratulations to Anne Wilkins! Her short story 'A Good Brother' is now in Beneath Ceaseless Skies. Black background, specficnz logo, cobwebs.
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Congratulations, Judy! Fantastic news!

#membersuccess #bookrecs #bestbook #prizewinner #specficnz #bookstagram #congrats
Congratulations Judy L Mohr for winning Best Book Overall in 2025 BookShelfie Awards. SpecFicNZ logo in black and grey sits inside a light green border at bottom left, ribbon and medal stating Best Book Overall at bottom right.
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Melissa Gunn's Woodside Cosy Urban Fantasy 'Solstice and Silver Spray' is out now!

Get your copy here: books2read.com/b/SolsticeAn...

#bookrecs #bookstagram #newrelease #newbook #nzauthor #urbanfantasy #specficnz
The novel's cover shows a brunette, silver smoke curling across the front, a wolf's face, trees, and hills, as well as gold stars and dust behind the title.
January 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Congratulations, Andi!

Read about Andi and the residency here: toiponeke.nz/events/2025/...

#congrats #artistresidency #nzwriter #membersuccess #specficnz
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January 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Congratulations, Anne!

Read or listen to the short story here: www.castofwonders.org/2025/12/cast...

#membersuccess #creepychristmas #shortstory #congrats #specficnz
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January 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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December 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Do you love speculative fiction? Are you creative? Then consider joining SpecFicNZ!
We are open to all people living in NZ who are creatives writing or working within the specfic genre. Our fantastic monthly newsletter is crammed full of great opportunities and news.
#membership #joinus #specficnz
A river runs through forest-clad mountains before cascading off a rocky edge into clouds below. This forest valley is carved into a floating slab that hangs above another forest landscape obscured by clouds.
December 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Can do! :-)
December 24, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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December 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Introducing our next Featured Member, Issy Waldrom!
Read the full interview (with book recommendations and tips) on the SpecFicNZ website: specfic.nz/2025/12/15/s...
And head over to Amazon, Books2Read or itch for Issy's books.
#memberfeature #bookrecs #specficnz #nzwriter
December 17, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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A Baker's Coven is a satirical, fantasy rom-com set in the world of the Misplaced Kingdoms. If you are looking for humour, parody, human-level stakes, friendship, tabletop roleplay vibes, and bravery, you will find all it here.
Get your copy from Amazon or Indigo.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Janna Ruth's new book is out today! Congratulations!
Wyld Witch Weather is the first book in the Wyld Lands Academy trilogy—a YA urban fantasy packed with elemental magic, rebellious heroines, and heartbreak.
Get your copy here: books2read.com/b/wyldwitch1
#newrelease #outnow #yafiction #specficnz
December 12, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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Check out this new release and get your copy from Amazon today!

If you love snarky fantasy adventures, found families, and magical chaos, OneClick your copy today.

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December 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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