sunyi
@sunyidean.com
~Reader, writer, occasional thinker // multi-award-losing author // rep: Harry Illingworth @harryillingworth.bsky.social
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sunyi
@sunyidean.com
· Oct 6
Happy Mid Autumn Festival! 🥮 I’m thrilled to share the cover of #TheGirlWithAThousandFaces, coming 5 May 2026 from @torbooks.bsky.social! ⭐The Girl with a Thousand Faces is a Chinese-Gothic tale set in a historical Hong Kong.
Cover art by Lindsey Carr, Cover design by Shreya Gupta
Cover art by Lindsey Carr, Cover design by Shreya Gupta
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A little update to this. A source emailed me to say they'd used an industry tool to look up Coral Hart's sales and they totaled only 37 copies for the books under that pen name.
So, yeah I do not believe the six figures on 50k sales the NYT reported.
So, yeah I do not believe the six figures on 50k sales the NYT reported.
I wrote about why I'm skeptical of that AI author earning six figures pumping out 200 books a year story, but also about how authors might need to surf above the waves of slop countercraft.substack.com/p/surfs-up-i...
Surf's Up in Slop City
How should authors navigate a world with disappearing books coverage and a rising flood of AI slop books?
countercraft.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
A little update to this. A source emailed me to say they'd used an industry tool to look up Coral Hart's sales and they totaled only 37 copies for the books under that pen name.
So, yeah I do not believe the six figures on 50k sales the NYT reported.
So, yeah I do not believe the six figures on 50k sales the NYT reported.
It’s lowkey nuts to me how often people will just *not pay* you in publishing.
MCM were supposed to pay me six months ago for a panel, and even with the publisher nudging them for me, they haven’t gotten around to it.
MCM were supposed to pay me six months ago for a panel, and even with the publisher nudging them for me, they haven’t gotten around to it.
February 10, 2026 at 4:55 PM
It’s lowkey nuts to me how often people will just *not pay* you in publishing.
MCM were supposed to pay me six months ago for a panel, and even with the publisher nudging them for me, they haven’t gotten around to it.
MCM were supposed to pay me six months ago for a panel, and even with the publisher nudging them for me, they haven’t gotten around to it.
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Reading The Girl with A Thousand Faces by @sunyidean.com and immediately in love with Bao. Maybe my Ghost explains why. 😹
February 6, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Reading The Girl with A Thousand Faces by @sunyidean.com and immediately in love with Bao. Maybe my Ghost explains why. 😹
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NEW: North Atlantic right whales - a species whose fortunes I've followed for years - are having a baby boom!!
21 mother-calf pairs have been sighted so far, the highest figure in years. And we're not even halfway through the calving season (which runs to mid-April).
www.wired.com/story/a-nort...
21 mother-calf pairs have been sighted so far, the highest figure in years. And we're not even halfway through the calving season (which runs to mid-April).
www.wired.com/story/a-nort...
A North Atlantic Right Whale Baby Boom Is On—but the Species Remains at Risk
Researchers have documented the births of nearly two dozen North Atlantic right whale calves this season. It’s an encouraging sign for a species whose population is estimated to be below 400.
www.wired.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:17 PM
#ShareGoodNewsToo
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The Problem with Early Warnings, by Charles Rafferty
January 27, 2026 at 12:10 PM
The Problem with Early Warnings, by Charles Rafferty
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Thread: John has been having a bunch of health issues and now has rib fractures that will require time and rest
Please consider chipping in
Also buying all his books because they're fabulous and he's such a kind and amazing person
Please consider chipping in
Also buying all his books because they're fabulous and he's such a kind and amazing person
Since people are asking if they can do something for me, here is a short thread. I'm clearly going to be laid up for a lot longer.
Here are a few simple links.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/Wiswell
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/johnwiswell
Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Here are a few simple links.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/Wiswell
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/johnwiswell
Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
January 23, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Thread: John has been having a bunch of health issues and now has rib fractures that will require time and rest
Please consider chipping in
Also buying all his books because they're fabulous and he's such a kind and amazing person
Please consider chipping in
Also buying all his books because they're fabulous and he's such a kind and amazing person
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Since people are asking if they can do something for me, here is a short thread. I'm clearly going to be laid up for a lot longer.
Here are a few simple links.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/Wiswell
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/johnwiswell
Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Here are a few simple links.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/Wiswell
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/johnwiswell
Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
January 23, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Since people are asking if they can do something for me, here is a short thread. I'm clearly going to be laid up for a lot longer.
Here are a few simple links.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/Wiswell
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/johnwiswell
Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Here are a few simple links.
Patreon: www.patreon.com/Wiswell
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/johnwiswell
Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
I’ve spent the week so far emailing people who don’t want to answer, chasing people for money who don’t want to pay, trying to work with people who don’t want to work and WOW am I ready for mma class tonight.
Hope it’s fucking grueling because I need structured violence STAT
Hope it’s fucking grueling because I need structured violence STAT
January 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM
I’ve spent the week so far emailing people who don’t want to answer, chasing people for money who don’t want to pay, trying to work with people who don’t want to work and WOW am I ready for mma class tonight.
Hope it’s fucking grueling because I need structured violence STAT
Hope it’s fucking grueling because I need structured violence STAT
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I’m thrilled to reveal the cover of Eight Tastes of Treachery! In the sequel to Seven Recipes For Revolution, Paprick and co will reckon with dire prophesies, new flavors, and bigger emphon.
July 21, 2026
July 21, 2026
January 21, 2026 at 2:42 PM
I’m thrilled to reveal the cover of Eight Tastes of Treachery! In the sequel to Seven Recipes For Revolution, Paprick and co will reckon with dire prophesies, new flavors, and bigger emphon.
July 21, 2026
July 21, 2026
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Part two of “What’s on my TBR for 2026?”I can’t wait to read these books by @sunyidean.com @johngwynneauthor.bsky.social @jcmberne.bsky.social @shannonchakraborty.bsky.social @scottpalmerauthor.bsky.social @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social and more.
What are you all planning to read this year?
What are you all planning to read this year?
January 21, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Part two of “What’s on my TBR for 2026?”I can’t wait to read these books by @sunyidean.com @johngwynneauthor.bsky.social @jcmberne.bsky.social @shannonchakraborty.bsky.social @scottpalmerauthor.bsky.social @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social and more.
What are you all planning to read this year?
What are you all planning to read this year?
My favorite form of emotional self harm is heading to the Ask A Trump Supporter Reddit to see that yep, they’re fine with everything he does, his decisions are great, they love it, everything is wonderful, possibly he could deport a few more people and that’s it, otherwise YAY champagne for all 🥂
January 21, 2026 at 10:02 AM
My favorite form of emotional self harm is heading to the Ask A Trump Supporter Reddit to see that yep, they’re fine with everything he does, his decisions are great, they love it, everything is wonderful, possibly he could deport a few more people and that’s it, otherwise YAY champagne for all 🥂
I’m one of a small handful of Harper Uk titles being released this spring which aren’t Romantasy, and I think it’s a big part of why this book will die quietly here lol.
This is not a shade against any of those authors because they absolutely should grab any support they can get, it’s—
This is not a shade against any of those authors because they absolutely should grab any support they can get, it’s—
January 20, 2026 at 6:39 PM
I’m one of a small handful of Harper Uk titles being released this spring which aren’t Romantasy, and I think it’s a big part of why this book will die quietly here lol.
This is not a shade against any of those authors because they absolutely should grab any support they can get, it’s—
This is not a shade against any of those authors because they absolutely should grab any support they can get, it’s—
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Hey folks! The Goodreads giveaway for GWATF is up and running, with 50 arcs going. Unfortunately USA only as that’s all GR can facilitate but if/when uk arcs appear I’ll try to run a (smaller) one for international readers ❤️
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
January 19, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Hey folks! The Goodreads giveaway for GWATF is up and running, with 50 arcs going. Unfortunately USA only as that’s all GR can facilitate but if/when uk arcs appear I’ll try to run a (smaller) one for international readers ❤️
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
In hindsight, I probably shouldn’t have named the mc of wip “Jay” when I know about six different Jays irl
January 20, 2026 at 12:58 PM
In hindsight, I probably shouldn’t have named the mc of wip “Jay” when I know about six different Jays irl
So I’ve started replying to those endless scam marketing emails with “I’m sorry, you must have the wrong contact details! I’m a different Sunyi who doesn’t write books at all. I’m just a stay at home housewife”
and maybe it’s a coincidence but I have not had ANY such emails for days, now 🤔
and maybe it’s a coincidence but I have not had ANY such emails for days, now 🤔
January 20, 2026 at 9:55 AM
So I’ve started replying to those endless scam marketing emails with “I’m sorry, you must have the wrong contact details! I’m a different Sunyi who doesn’t write books at all. I’m just a stay at home housewife”
and maybe it’s a coincidence but I have not had ANY such emails for days, now 🤔
and maybe it’s a coincidence but I have not had ANY such emails for days, now 🤔
Hey folks! The Goodreads giveaway for GWATF is up and running, with 50 arcs going. Unfortunately USA only as that’s all GR can facilitate but if/when uk arcs appear I’ll try to run a (smaller) one for international readers ❤️
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
January 19, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Hey folks! The Goodreads giveaway for GWATF is up and running, with 50 arcs going. Unfortunately USA only as that’s all GR can facilitate but if/when uk arcs appear I’ll try to run a (smaller) one for international readers ❤️
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
I was hoping this wip would be sort of Station Eleven crossed with Scanner Darkly, but so far it’s shaping up to be more like Normal People with a slice of Fallout 🫠
January 18, 2026 at 9:04 PM
I was hoping this wip would be sort of Station Eleven crossed with Scanner Darkly, but so far it’s shaping up to be more like Normal People with a slice of Fallout 🫠
I don’t think, at the end of this, that I can forgive the people who voted for him, or even the people who just didn’t vote. If you can, you’re a better person than me and I’m happy to admit it.
Not only is the scale of damage so ridiculously vast, it was also completely needless and avoidable.
Not only is the scale of damage so ridiculously vast, it was also completely needless and avoidable.
January 18, 2026 at 11:36 AM
I don’t think, at the end of this, that I can forgive the people who voted for him, or even the people who just didn’t vote. If you can, you’re a better person than me and I’m happy to admit it.
Not only is the scale of damage so ridiculously vast, it was also completely needless and avoidable.
Not only is the scale of damage so ridiculously vast, it was also completely needless and avoidable.
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okay, here we go...
Here are my picks for the 30 most exciting SFF titles coming out in the first half of the year! There are a LOT of beautiful books coming up—it's gonna be a really good year for spec fic
reactormag.com/30-sff-title...
Here are my picks for the 30 most exciting SFF titles coming out in the first half of the year! There are a LOT of beautiful books coming up—it's gonna be a really good year for spec fic
reactormag.com/30-sff-title...
30 SFF Titles to Look Forward to in 2026 - Reactor
And other SFF book highlights for the new year!
reactormag.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:22 PM
okay, here we go...
Here are my picks for the 30 most exciting SFF titles coming out in the first half of the year! There are a LOT of beautiful books coming up—it's gonna be a really good year for spec fic
reactormag.com/30-sff-title...
Here are my picks for the 30 most exciting SFF titles coming out in the first half of the year! There are a LOT of beautiful books coming up—it's gonna be a really good year for spec fic
reactormag.com/30-sff-title...
A part of me wants to go check my dad’s alt right forums to see what he’s saying about all recent events, but this is of course a fool’s errand. There will be nothing good or kind in those replies, only disappointing hate and/or a lack of compassion. It’ll do nothing but give me pointless anger.
January 10, 2026 at 1:17 PM
A part of me wants to go check my dad’s alt right forums to see what he’s saying about all recent events, but this is of course a fool’s errand. There will be nothing good or kind in those replies, only disappointing hate and/or a lack of compassion. It’ll do nothing but give me pointless anger.
The day a poet is murdered by ice, by Hannah eve levy
January 9, 2026 at 12:17 PM
The day a poet is murdered by ice, by Hannah eve levy
Honestly I’m at a fucking loss.
If you don’t understand the difference between using generative AI, and NOT using generative AI, there are simply no words in any language which are going to explain it to you.
If you don’t understand the difference between using generative AI, and NOT using generative AI, there are simply no words in any language which are going to explain it to you.
January 9, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Honestly I’m at a fucking loss.
If you don’t understand the difference between using generative AI, and NOT using generative AI, there are simply no words in any language which are going to explain it to you.
If you don’t understand the difference between using generative AI, and NOT using generative AI, there are simply no words in any language which are going to explain it to you.
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Which 2026 SFFH book releases are YOU excited to read this year? Check out @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social Greta Kelly & @adrianmgibson.bsky.social’s top picks for 2026 releases below, including books by @fondalee.bsky.social @tkingfisher.com @sunyidean.com @robertjbennett.bsky.social and many more!
January 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Which 2026 SFFH book releases are YOU excited to read this year? Check out @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social Greta Kelly & @adrianmgibson.bsky.social’s top picks for 2026 releases below, including books by @fondalee.bsky.social @tkingfisher.com @sunyidean.com @robertjbennett.bsky.social and many more!
Goddamn, SLOW GODS is so good, send tweet
January 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Goddamn, SLOW GODS is so good, send tweet