Valerie Sirenko
@valeriesirenko.bsky.social
Speculative Fiction Writer
www.valeriesirenko.com
www.valeriesirenko.com
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"The firebirds dive for the biggest, shiniest targets—which is usually us."
Read THE FIREBIRD PLAINS
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Read THE FIREBIRD PLAINS
Out Now: tnfff.org/wp-content/u...
I've heard some fellow #writers asking about finding beta readers and critique partners. I recommend @writehive.bsky.social as a free, supportive group & great place to start. Also check out @dreamfoundry.bsky.social if you do SFF! Both have discords you can join.
January 18, 2026 at 4:46 PM
I've heard some fellow #writers asking about finding beta readers and critique partners. I recommend @writehive.bsky.social as a free, supportive group & great place to start. Also check out @dreamfoundry.bsky.social if you do SFF! Both have discords you can join.
@futurescapesww.bsky.social was the first Writers Workshop I ever did and it connected me with an incredible community that continues to inspire and support me today!
🎉 Apply by Jan 31 🎉
#Writers #WritingCommunity
🎉 Apply by Jan 31 🎉
#Writers #WritingCommunity
January 17, 2026 at 9:33 PM
@futurescapesww.bsky.social was the first Writers Workshop I ever did and it connected me with an incredible community that continues to inspire and support me today!
🎉 Apply by Jan 31 🎉
#Writers #WritingCommunity
🎉 Apply by Jan 31 🎉
#Writers #WritingCommunity
#Writers When subbing short fiction, forget about acceptances / rejections and focus on what you CAN control: submitting as many times as possible. That way you will succeed no matter what.
#WritingCommunity
#WritingCommunity
January 17, 2026 at 5:10 PM
#Writers When subbing short fiction, forget about acceptances / rejections and focus on what you CAN control: submitting as many times as possible. That way you will succeed no matter what.
#WritingCommunity
#WritingCommunity
Just pre-ordered @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social's DAUGHTER OF CROWS. Now I have to wait until March... 😭
January 15, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Just pre-ordered @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social's DAUGHTER OF CROWS. Now I have to wait until March... 😭
#Writers If you write short fiction, this substack "Selling Stories with Angelique Fawns" is super useful for getting them published:
angeliquemfawns.substack.com
#WritingCommunity
angeliquemfawns.substack.com
#WritingCommunity
Writing & Selling Stories with Angelique Fawns | Substack
The best PAYING NO-FEE open submission short story call list, plus FREE FICTION.
Sundays: Market Information & Lists.
Wednesdays: The Chronicles of Roxie Vega.
Fridays: Free Reprint Fiction and wh...
angeliquemfawns.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:05 PM
#Writers If you write short fiction, this substack "Selling Stories with Angelique Fawns" is super useful for getting them published:
angeliquemfawns.substack.com
#WritingCommunity
angeliquemfawns.substack.com
#WritingCommunity
This made my day 🤣
A friend sent me this—these are actually great writing prompts. 😂💜
January 15, 2026 at 4:03 AM
This made my day 🤣
For my #WIP, please help me find books about wolves! 🙏
Fiction or Nonfiction 👍
BONUS POINTS if it's not werewolves.
Here's what I've got so far:
Fiction or Nonfiction 👍
BONUS POINTS if it's not werewolves.
Here's what I've got so far:
January 15, 2026 at 3:35 AM
For my #WIP, please help me find books about wolves! 🙏
Fiction or Nonfiction 👍
BONUS POINTS if it's not werewolves.
Here's what I've got so far:
Fiction or Nonfiction 👍
BONUS POINTS if it's not werewolves.
Here's what I've got so far:
This hilarious and all-too-real story about chatting with AI is eligible for a Hugo Award!
You should read it.
"Hi! I'm Claudia" by @delilahsdawson.bsky.social
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/hi-i...
You should read it.
"Hi! I'm Claudia" by @delilahsdawson.bsky.social
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/hi-i...
Hi! I’m Claudia - Uncanny Magazine
Hi! I’m Claudia, a next-generation AI companion built by True2LifeCorp to be friendly, accurate, and, well, real! Ask me anything. Tell me about yourself. My goal is to help you live your best life. W...
www.uncannymagazine.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:56 PM
This hilarious and all-too-real story about chatting with AI is eligible for a Hugo Award!
You should read it.
"Hi! I'm Claudia" by @delilahsdawson.bsky.social
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/hi-i...
You should read it.
"Hi! I'm Claudia" by @delilahsdawson.bsky.social
www.uncannymagazine.com/article/hi-i...
January 14, 2026 at 12:33 AM
What if the haunted house for sale down the street is the perfect place for you?
Read "Just Listed: Hardwood Floors and a Generous Curse"
www.orions-belt.net/archives/jus...
Read "Just Listed: Hardwood Floors and a Generous Curse"
www.orions-belt.net/archives/jus...
January 13, 2026 at 7:44 PM
What if the haunted house for sale down the street is the perfect place for you?
Read "Just Listed: Hardwood Floors and a Generous Curse"
www.orions-belt.net/archives/jus...
Read "Just Listed: Hardwood Floors and a Generous Curse"
www.orions-belt.net/archives/jus...
#Writers Don't forget the Clarion West Summer Intensive Writing Workshop applications are DUE Feb 13!
#WritingCommunity
#WritingCommunity
January 13, 2026 at 4:53 PM
#Writers Don't forget the Clarion West Summer Intensive Writing Workshop applications are DUE Feb 13!
#WritingCommunity
#WritingCommunity
January 13, 2026 at 2:38 AM
I love this story about a kid coming face to face with a harshly unequal world.
Thomas Ha's "Window Boy"
Read it NOW for FREE in @clarkesworldmagazine.com
clarkesworldmagazine.com/ha_08_23/
Thomas Ha's "Window Boy"
Read it NOW for FREE in @clarkesworldmagazine.com
clarkesworldmagazine.com/ha_08_23/
Window Boy by Thomas Ha
Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.
clarkesworldmagazine.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:26 PM
I love this story about a kid coming face to face with a harshly unequal world.
Thomas Ha's "Window Boy"
Read it NOW for FREE in @clarkesworldmagazine.com
clarkesworldmagazine.com/ha_08_23/
Thomas Ha's "Window Boy"
Read it NOW for FREE in @clarkesworldmagazine.com
clarkesworldmagazine.com/ha_08_23/
Three-Lobed Burning Eye is OPEN for submissions JAN 1-16!
Who's submitting?
#writers #authors #writing #WritingCommunity
Who's submitting?
#writers #authors #writing #WritingCommunity
January 12, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Three-Lobed Burning Eye is OPEN for submissions JAN 1-16!
Who's submitting?
#writers #authors #writing #WritingCommunity
Who's submitting?
#writers #authors #writing #WritingCommunity
Y'all know I love wolves, but this book is getting weird...
January 11, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Y'all know I love wolves, but this book is getting weird...
Reposted by Valerie Sirenko
My spectacularly talented friend Kehkashan Khalid has a new story out now from LIGHTSPEED!!! If you’d like to laugh and cry in only 1300 words, I cannot recommend “Choose Your Own Damnation” enthusiastically enough: www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/choo...
Choose Your Own Damnation - Lightspeed Magazine
You’ve gotten a C-minus, and it isn’t your fault. It is also not your fault that your parents are anal, Pakistani immigrants who came to this country with nothing and think a C-minus in tenth grade sp...
www.lightspeedmagazine.com
January 11, 2026 at 12:47 PM
My spectacularly talented friend Kehkashan Khalid has a new story out now from LIGHTSPEED!!! If you’d like to laugh and cry in only 1300 words, I cannot recommend “Choose Your Own Damnation” enthusiastically enough: www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/choo...
This year I got 2/3 of my stories published via submission calls I learned about from Authors Publish (highly recommend their newsletter), specifically this list for SFF / Speculative Fiction: authorspublish.com/50-magazines...
#writers #writing #WritingCommunity
#writers #writing #WritingCommunity
» 50 Magazines and Anthologies Publishing Speculative Fiction
authorspublish.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:20 PM
This year I got 2/3 of my stories published via submission calls I learned about from Authors Publish (highly recommend their newsletter), specifically this list for SFF / Speculative Fiction: authorspublish.com/50-magazines...
#writers #writing #WritingCommunity
#writers #writing #WritingCommunity
Reposted by Valerie Sirenko
ICYMI, Join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps! There are many ways to SUPPORT UNCANNY MAGAZINE! Patreon! Subscriptions from Weightless Books! Or just spreading the word! buff.ly/nnVhujL
January 7, 2026 at 1:20 AM
ICYMI, Join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps! There are many ways to SUPPORT UNCANNY MAGAZINE! Patreon! Subscriptions from Weightless Books! Or just spreading the word! buff.ly/nnVhujL