Tyche Books 🇨🇦
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A Canadian small-press specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and related non-fiction. www.tychebooks.com Calgary, AB She/Her
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This dude is having dental surgery in TWO days and that shit's expensive, so if you've been thinking about buying a murder (or just leaving me a tip because you like the stuff I make), now is a REALLY GOOD TIME to do it
February 16, 2026 at 2:55 PM
This dude is having dental surgery in TWO days and that shit's expensive, so if you've been thinking about buying a murder (or just leaving me a tip because you like the stuff I make), now is a REALLY GOOD TIME to do it
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Re-upping this piece because some of you were quite sensibly offline this Valentine's Day:
This Valentine's Day, why not snuggle up with a loved one and read my long damn post about "AI" and some of my current thoughts about where it's at, where it's going, and how much anyone should engage with it? Best Valentine's Day ever!
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10 Thoughts On “AI,” February 2026 Edition
Because it feels like a good time to do it, some current thoughts on “AI” and where it, we and I are about the thing, midway through February 2026. These are thoughts in no particular o…
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February 16, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Re-upping this piece because some of you were quite sensibly offline this Valentine's Day:
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Hey #writersky: I'm my Year's Best Canadian F&SF, I include a list of "you should read these, too!" short stories that aren't in the book. I've seen these called both "Honourable Mentions" and "Recommended Reading" in other best-of volumes. Which one do you prefer as nomenclature? I can't decide.
February 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Hey #writersky: I'm my Year's Best Canadian F&SF, I include a list of "you should read these, too!" short stories that aren't in the book. I've seen these called both "Honourable Mentions" and "Recommended Reading" in other best-of volumes. Which one do you prefer as nomenclature? I can't decide.
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Book club scams are now threatening authors who don't fall for their BS. In December, I received an email from Herry Sharp, so-called CEO of "Super Book Lover Curator" praising my novella We Who Hunt Alexanders.
Totally AI-generated and a scam so I didn't respond.
Now Herry is threatening me. 1/
Totally AI-generated and a scam so I didn't respond.
Now Herry is threatening me. 1/
February 16, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Book club scams are now threatening authors who don't fall for their BS. In December, I received an email from Herry Sharp, so-called CEO of "Super Book Lover Curator" praising my novella We Who Hunt Alexanders.
Totally AI-generated and a scam so I didn't respond.
Now Herry is threatening me. 1/
Totally AI-generated and a scam so I didn't respond.
Now Herry is threatening me. 1/
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Let me just make a few little adjustments to that title…
“How a scientist with a PhD in Geology and 25 years of experience is helping lead California’s earthquake work”
Way to devalue my experience.
“How a scientist with a PhD in Geology and 25 years of experience is helping lead California’s earthquake work”
Way to devalue my experience.
Wendy Bohon has built a TikTok following as an earthquake geologist. She helps lead earthquake work for the California Geological Survey.
How a TikToker and former actress is helping lead California’s earthquake work
Wendy Bohon has built a TikTok following as an earthquake geologist. She helps lead earthquake work for the California Geological Survey.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Let me just make a few little adjustments to that title…
“How a scientist with a PhD in Geology and 25 years of experience is helping lead California’s earthquake work”
Way to devalue my experience.
“How a scientist with a PhD in Geology and 25 years of experience is helping lead California’s earthquake work”
Way to devalue my experience.
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don't look me im pinecone 🪶
February 15, 2026 at 8:43 PM
don't look me im pinecone 🪶
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Rhysling deadline is TODAY (2/15). Thank you to everyone who reads & considers my work!
The deadlines for the Rhysling and Nebula Awards are coming up, & Hugo noms just opened! Please consider my works for the poetry categories. I'm threading my poems that are available to read for free online: ⬇️⬇️⬇️
February 15, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Rhysling deadline is TODAY (2/15). Thank you to everyone who reads & considers my work!
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THEY JUST HIT 105 BACKERS!!!
TIME FOR PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICHES.
TIME FOR PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICHES.
February 15, 2026 at 8:52 PM
THEY JUST HIT 105 BACKERS!!!
TIME FOR PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICHES.
TIME FOR PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICHES.
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Anyway, @skyladawn.ca took my terrible seagull and turned it into a meme, and okay I kinda love my seagull now.
February 13, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Anyway, @skyladawn.ca took my terrible seagull and turned it into a meme, and okay I kinda love my seagull now.
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Buy this now, thank me later.
Shawn's birthday is tomorrow so if you haven't read Dweller yet, it's a great time to grab it! 50% off in eBook everywhere. If buying audio direct from me, it's on sale too.
Payhip sale page: payhip.com/skyladawncam...
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Payhip sale page: payhip.com/skyladawncam...
Kobo www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
Elsewhere books2read.com/dwelleronthe...
February 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Buy this now, thank me later.
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Evening crowd, I just want to ensure you see Shawn's birthday today. 👇
February 14, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Evening crowd, I just want to ensure you see Shawn's birthday today. 👇
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Hey I'm back! As some of you know, I experienced some scary harassment here last month when a user threatened me and the sanctuary I work for and I was shocked when they received only a 3-day suspension for that. I have now been assured that the offending account is permanently suspended, and
February 14, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Hey I'm back! As some of you know, I experienced some scary harassment here last month when a user threatened me and the sanctuary I work for and I was shocked when they received only a 3-day suspension for that. I have now been assured that the offending account is permanently suspended, and
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Thank you Krista 😭
It’s a long weekend, of course.
Cat tax: Temperance von Eviltry the Duchess of Doom
It’s a long weekend, of course.
Cat tax: Temperance von Eviltry the Duchess of Doom
February 15, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Thank you Krista 😭
It’s a long weekend, of course.
Cat tax: Temperance von Eviltry the Duchess of Doom
It’s a long weekend, of course.
Cat tax: Temperance von Eviltry the Duchess of Doom
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Hey folks! @skyladawn.ca is at the emergency vet clinic with the fourth emergency in four months.
This appointment is probably going to cost ~$500 so I'd like us to try to cover as much of it as possible. This is going to be a thread on how to help.
1/?
This appointment is probably going to cost ~$500 so I'd like us to try to cover as much of it as possible. This is going to be a thread on how to help.
1/?
February 15, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Hey folks! @skyladawn.ca is at the emergency vet clinic with the fourth emergency in four months.
This appointment is probably going to cost ~$500 so I'd like us to try to cover as much of it as possible. This is going to be a thread on how to help.
1/?
This appointment is probably going to cost ~$500 so I'd like us to try to cover as much of it as possible. This is going to be a thread on how to help.
1/?
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The 3-Day Weekend Stretch Goal Surge continues, we might have to send out for more tea to keep it fueled. $344 to reach the first Stretch Goal of adding an additional 4-6 authors to the anthology. www.kickstarter.com/projects/526... Continued thanks bearing with us for these signal boost posts.
Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity
A Hard SF anthology of stories involving tea or coffee, stars, and gravity.
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February 14, 2026 at 7:07 PM
The 3-Day Weekend Stretch Goal Surge continues, we might have to send out for more tea to keep it fueled. $344 to reach the first Stretch Goal of adding an additional 4-6 authors to the anthology. www.kickstarter.com/projects/526... Continued thanks bearing with us for these signal boost posts.
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Skated 8km to the market because I was out of maple syrup. Pretty sure that earns me S-tier Canadian citizenship.
February 15, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Skated 8km to the market because I was out of maple syrup. Pretty sure that earns me S-tier Canadian citizenship.
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Just 50 hours to go on this!
If we hit 105 backers, my dogs will get peanut butter pancake sandwiches.
Would you deny Luna and Jersey snacks?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
If we hit 105 backers, my dogs will get peanut butter pancake sandwiches.
Would you deny Luna and Jersey snacks?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
February 15, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Just 50 hours to go on this!
If we hit 105 backers, my dogs will get peanut butter pancake sandwiches.
Would you deny Luna and Jersey snacks?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
If we hit 105 backers, my dogs will get peanut butter pancake sandwiches.
Would you deny Luna and Jersey snacks?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
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Oh. My. God.
In cartoon news, Tubi just revealed practically the entirety of the classic Warner Bros/Hanna-Barbera/Cartoon Network library is coming to the platform this March.
For those who don't wanna visit the bird site, here's the full list of what's coming.
For those who don't wanna visit the bird site, here's the full list of what's coming.
February 15, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Oh. My. God.
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WOMEN👏DON’T👏WANT👏CHOCOLATES 👏FOR 👏VALENTINE’S 👏DAY 👏THEY 👏WANT 👏MERRIAM-WEBSTER’S 👏COLLEGIATE 👏DICTIONARY 👏TWELFTH 👏EDITION 👏
February 14, 2026 at 8:50 PM
WOMEN👏DON’T👏WANT👏CHOCOLATES 👏FOR 👏VALENTINE’S 👏DAY 👏THEY 👏WANT 👏MERRIAM-WEBSTER’S 👏COLLEGIATE 👏DICTIONARY 👏TWELFTH 👏EDITION 👏
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Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Enjoy Bernoulli’s date with Chesnyy the Service Rottie.
The best is the meatball situation!
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Video contains a date between a Bernese Mountain Dog and Rottweiler.
Enjoy Bernoulli’s date with Chesnyy the Service Rottie.
The best is the meatball situation!
@servicerotties.bsky.social
Video contains a date between a Bernese Mountain Dog and Rottweiler.
February 14, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Enjoy Bernoulli’s date with Chesnyy the Service Rottie.
The best is the meatball situation!
@servicerotties.bsky.social
Video contains a date between a Bernese Mountain Dog and Rottweiler.
Enjoy Bernoulli’s date with Chesnyy the Service Rottie.
The best is the meatball situation!
@servicerotties.bsky.social
Video contains a date between a Bernese Mountain Dog and Rottweiler.
The perfect no-romance Valentine's Day themed book! No Love Lost, by Jane Glatt.
When magic is involved, nothing is easy. Not work, not neighbours, & definitely not family.
More info & buy links: tychebooks.com/no-love-lost
When magic is involved, nothing is easy. Not work, not neighbours, & definitely not family.
More info & buy links: tychebooks.com/no-love-lost
February 14, 2026 at 10:40 PM
The perfect no-romance Valentine's Day themed book! No Love Lost, by Jane Glatt.
When magic is involved, nothing is easy. Not work, not neighbours, & definitely not family.
More info & buy links: tychebooks.com/no-love-lost
When magic is involved, nothing is easy. Not work, not neighbours, & definitely not family.
More info & buy links: tychebooks.com/no-love-lost
ICYMI New stretch goal unlocked, plus pet pictures!
Only a couple days left to back the Fascination anthology campaign. --> www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
Only a couple days left to back the Fascination anthology campaign. --> www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
February 14, 2026 at 9:09 PM
ICYMI New stretch goal unlocked, plus pet pictures!
Only a couple days left to back the Fascination anthology campaign. --> www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
Only a couple days left to back the Fascination anthology campaign. --> www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
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ICYMI, this thread and the quoted post document my descent into madness re: anthropomorphic cow mascots.
I regret to inform you that I have gone further down the terrible rabbit hole that is Elsie the Cow.
If you squint at enough eBay listings trying to read the words, you find a saga of a marriage gone mad.
If you squint at enough eBay listings trying to read the words, you find a saga of a marriage gone mad.
This morning, I got distracted while eating cheese because I remembered that the laughing cow is named Elsie and is married to Elmer the cow on the glue labels. To doublecheck that I hadn’t hallucinated that, I looked it up and fell down a dark internet rabbit hole.
February 14, 2026 at 7:37 PM
ICYMI, this thread and the quoted post document my descent into madness re: anthropomorphic cow mascots.
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Inevitably, their affair ended: Howard worried excessively about what the pack would think, and Agnes simply ate the flowers.
February 14, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Inevitably, their affair ended: Howard worried excessively about what the pack would think, and Agnes simply ate the flowers.