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Viable Paradise 2023
New Year, New Year available now https://linktr.ee/newyearnewyoustories
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Victor @thecrownedvic.bsky.social · Oct 8
Y’all. It is 1 year TO THE DAY since Viable Paradise 2023 started, where I met the most incredible, driven, talented, and ambitious group of writers I’d ever encountered. And we PUBLISHED A BOOK TOGETHER!! I couldn’t be happier and more proud to share New Year, New You with you today. Check us out.
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chriscampbell.bsky.social
Wow, look at that fancy new cover!
Wow, awarded runner-up from the Indie Author Project!
Wow, the ebook is on sale now for $4.99!!!
www.amazon.com/New-Year-You...
November 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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crkellogg.bsky.social
I'm so excited that @viableparadise.bsky.social 2023's anthology baby was awarded runner up from the Indie Author Project! Now we have a shiny badge for the cover!
November 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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alecjmarsh.bsky.social
Reposting again to emphasize that we won an award!!! Librarians picked the anthology out for best indy scifi.

Tldr librarians think we’re cool ✨ 🥈 🥰 📚
apottern.bsky.social Allison Pottern @apottern.bsky.social · 12d
It's been just over a year since this enthusiastically crowd-funded anthology was released by the coolest SFF writers I know. Our contributors have won accolades and the book itself has won an IAP award! Check out it's hot, new cover + pick it up this weekend for $5!
books2read.com/newyearnewyo...
"Celebrating sucess with a $4.99 book sale, this weekend only!" across the top in a blue banner. Below is an image of the new cover of New Year, New You on a black tablet: the letter of the title cut away from a starfield to reveal faint images of sea creatures, time pieces, and other tory elements in pink behind, including an octopus tentacle emerging from the final "us". Next to the book is a large, shiny badge that reads "Runner-up in the 2025 Annual Indie Author Project Contest" with "2025 Runner-up Science Fiction" below. Finally, in a rainbow banner across the bottom reads "Plus a swanky new cover!" Across the top: New Cover, Same Cutting-Edge Speculative Fiction. Below is a mock-up of the book New Year, New You: A Speculative Anthology of Reinvention in which the letters of the title cut away from a starfield to reveal faint images of sea creatures, time pieces, and other story elements in pink behind, including an octopus tentacle emerging from the final "u". Next to the book are endorsement quotes: "I read the whole thing twice... meticulously crafts." —Myna Chang, Microverse "Nuanced..." —Locus Magazine "Intense and beguiling..." — Sherwood Smith "Complex and experimental..." — SF Book Reviews "Delightful, thought-provoking, and multi-faceted..." — Naseem Jamnia In the bottom right corner, is a peel-away corner that reveals the words "$4.99 ebook sale! This weekend only!"
November 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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apottern.bsky.social
It's been just over a year since this enthusiastically crowd-funded anthology was released by the coolest SFF writers I know. Our contributors have won accolades and the book itself has won an IAP award! Check out it's hot, new cover + pick it up this weekend for $5!
books2read.com/newyearnewyo...
"Celebrating sucess with a $4.99 book sale, this weekend only!" across the top in a blue banner. Below is an image of the new cover of New Year, New You on a black tablet: the letter of the title cut away from a starfield to reveal faint images of sea creatures, time pieces, and other tory elements in pink behind, including an octopus tentacle emerging from the final "us". Next to the book is a large, shiny badge that reads "Runner-up in the 2025 Annual Indie Author Project Contest" with "2025 Runner-up Science Fiction" below. Finally, in a rainbow banner across the bottom reads "Plus a swanky new cover!" Across the top: New Cover, Same Cutting-Edge Speculative Fiction. Below is a mock-up of the book New Year, New You: A Speculative Anthology of Reinvention in which the letters of the title cut away from a starfield to reveal faint images of sea creatures, time pieces, and other story elements in pink behind, including an octopus tentacle emerging from the final "u". Next to the book are endorsement quotes: "I read the whole thing twice... meticulously crafts." —Myna Chang, Microverse "Nuanced..." —Locus Magazine "Intense and beguiling..." — Sherwood Smith "Complex and experimental..." — SF Book Reviews "Delightful, thought-provoking, and multi-faceted..." — Naseem Jamnia In the bottom right corner, is a peel-away corner that reveals the words "$4.99 ebook sale! This weekend only!"
November 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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seraph76.bsky.social
Black queer surfers. Black queer bank-robbers. Black queer sea monsters. Black queer sorcerers. Black queer rootworkers. Black queer sailors. Black queer saints. Black queer sinners.

It’s Black!
It’s queer!
It’s Here!

Now available!
www.neonhemlock.com/books/call-a...
Call and Response by Christopher Caldwell (pre-order) — neon hemlock
A collection of short stories. Publication date: October 14th, 2025. An 8” x 5” paperback. 188 pages. This is a pre-order—any other books ordered with it will ship when the pre-order is ready to ship....
www.neonhemlock.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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merriam-webster.com
We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
thecrownedvic.bsky.social
Same!
September 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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apottern.bsky.social
Just booked a writing retreat, so, er, I'd love to fit in a couple more clients/workshops for fall to help offset the cost!

I'm a writer, editor, & marketing coach. My sweet spot is helping authors w forthcoming titles navigate the book marketing engine + plan for launch. (pottern.com) 🧵
"Writing and Marketing consults with Allison Pottern Hoch. You've spent years crafting your book to get it out into the world — and I've spent 20+ years helping authors develop and market theirs. Now let me help you! Does publishing or marketing overwhelm you? Are you a debut author with book launch jitters? Does it feel like your publisher isn't giving you the marketing guidance you need? Do you need help getting your speculative fiction novel over the finish line? Are you struggling to figure out what publishing path is right for you? Book a consult today: pottern.com/book-a-session"
September 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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traewrites.bsky.social
HOW BEAUTIFUL is this cover?! So excited to be in this anthology!!🌷
apexmag.bsky.social Apex Magazine and Book Company @apexmag.bsky.social · Aug 27
THE SUPERBLOOM HAS ARRIVED 🏵️🌹🪷🌻🌷🌼💮

@marissavu.bsky.social and the Violet Lichen team are thrilled to present the cover for ECO24: THE YEAR'S BEST SPECULATIVE FICTION! 🌿

Cover Art: @tropicalgloom.bsky.social
Cover Design: Mikio Murakami @ Silent Q Design
Cover art featuring a large, extraterrestrial pink hibiscus. Text reads in geometric font: "The Year's Best Speculative Ecofiction. ECO24. Edited By Marissa van Uden"
August 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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apottern.bsky.social
Major FOMO re: #worldcon!! Half of our anthology's contributors will be there, so the ebook is more than half off!

Grab a copy and say hi to @darylwriterguy.bsky.social @chriscampbell.bsky.social @fechoe.bsky.social @brigittewinter.bsky.social @avani.bsky.social
books2read.com/newyearnewyo...
The words $2.99 Worldcon Ebook Sale" above the image of the top half of a tablet displaying the cover for "New Year, New You: A Speculative Anthology of Reinvention" all against a purple background. So wish I could be there but say hi to my friends for me.
August 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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sifill.bsky.social
Protect Rep. Jolanda Jones at all cost.
Part 2:
August 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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sifill.bsky.social
What’s really going on in Texas? I give you Rep. Jolanda Jones in two parts speaking from temporary exile while they deny a quorum to state Republicans. She lays out every bit of it out - chapter and verse. These Texas Dems are the real deal. @texasdemocrats.bsky.social
Here’s Part 1:
August 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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jamellebouie.net
new piece from on the 60th anniversary of the voting rights act, and what the law has meant for american democracy www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/o...
Opinion | Donald Trump and John Roberts Have a Lot in Common
www.nytimes.com
August 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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akstories.bsky.social
A great summer read if you, like me, enjoy weird and beautiful stories. a.co/d/4f27Typ 🥰
Surprise summer sale on the New Year New You anthology.
August 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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lauracranehill.bsky.social
B&N is having a preorder sale for rewards and premium members, 25% off with code PREORDER25, you can get Wife Shaped Bodies (ebook, paperback, audio) and other great upcoming titles
#BNPreorder
July 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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sagapressbooks.bsky.social
We couldn’t be more excited to share the stunning cover for Laura Cranehill’s WIFE SHAPED BODIES!

The paperback, featuring illustrated French flaps, is out in April 2026. Preorder your copy now!

Cover design by Ella Laytham (IG @ellaytham)
Cover illustration by Kior Ko (kior.bsky.social‬)
June 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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crkellogg.bsky.social
@brigittewinter.bsky.social's Youth Playwright Theatre NEA grant was cut a few weeks ago. For many young people in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, YPT provides their only creative writing and theater programming during the school day. Please consider a donation/boost.

youngplaywrightstheater.org/give/
Ways to Support - Young Playwrights' Theater
Donate Online Give a one-time or recurring gift now through our secure, online platform, Givebutter.   Donate by Mail Young Playwrights’ Theater 6925 Willow Street NW Suite LL-230 Washington, DC 20012...
youngplaywrightstheater.org
May 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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apottern.bsky.social
Now I'mma post a lot of folks who's works you should definitely consider for @locusmag.bsky.social noms!

Hat tip to editor and writer extraordinaire @chriscampbell.bsky.social who's star just keeps rising.
chriscampbell.bsky.social Chris Campbell @chriscampbell.bsky.social · Apr 11
A bunch of other things.
April 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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akstories.bsky.social
If you’ve been thinking about picking up a copy of New Year New You, this weekend it’s on sale for 99 cents wherever ebooks are sold. 🚀 Pretty please also keep us in mind when you fill out your Locus ballot. 🙏🏼 books2read.com/newyearnewyous…
April 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
thecrownedvic.bsky.social
24 excellent stories for 99 cents? Do yourself a favor and grab it before the sale ends this week!
apottern.bsky.social Allison Pottern @apottern.bsky.social · Apr 7
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU is eligible for the Best Anthology! Snag it now for only $0.99 and if you love it, consider voting for it as a write-in for the 2025 Locus Awards.

And if you got a kick out of my story "Cryptid Car Rental" that's eligible for write-in too! magazine.trollbreath.com/cryptid-car-...
April 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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runwithskizzers.bsky.social
Lori Beth Denberg reprised her All That librarian character to do a pro-library, anti-book banning reel and I love it so much??? www.instagram.com/reel/DIK0_bD...
April 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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charmcityspec.bsky.social
NEW YEAR NEW YOU is the vital new anthology you need to hear right now! Come to CHARM CITY SPEC and hear these authors speak their truths!

LIVE, one night only! Combining awesome their powers: Allison Pottern, Brigitte Winter, Catherine Castellani. Everyone is welcome!
An image containing the cover art for the brave, ingenious new collection NEW YEAR NEW YOU, and photos of contributing authors Allison Pottern, Brigitte Winter, and Catherine Castellani. The reading is the next CHARM CITY SPEC, 6:30 pm Saturday March 22nd, at the Bird in hand Cafe and Bookstore, 11E 33rd Street in Baltimore.
March 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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lmatsakis.bsky.social
"I had a Canadian passport, lawyers, resources, media attention, friends, family, and even politicians advocating for me. And yet, I was still detained for nearly two weeks."
medium.com/@jasminemoon...
You’re Not a Criminal, But You’re Going to Jail: My ICE Detention Story as a Canadian Citizen
By Jasmine Mooney.
medium.com
March 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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dragons.bsky.social
So excited to share this book on poetry magic with the world. It's truly a story from my heart, and one I've been working very hard on! Thank you @reactorsff.bsky.social for the feature!
reactorsff.bsky.social Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · Feb 13
We are pleased to help announce The Poet Empress by @dragons.bsky.social, a sweeping adult fantasy featuring intense politics, complex characters, and literary magic. The Poet Empress graces your bookshelves winter 2026!

reactormag.com/book-announc...
Announcing The Poet Empress by Shen Tao - Reactor
A sweeping adult fantasy with lush worldbuilding, Chinese historical influences, and complicated characters...
reactormag.com
February 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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sifill.bsky.social
Yes. “People are doing things. You will meet them when YOU start doing things.”

Lots of information and resources in this one.

open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...
Democracy is Crumbling. Is Anybody Doing Anything?
Yes. And You Can Too.
open.substack.com
February 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM