Vancouver Genre Writers
@vancouvergenrewriters.com
We are a diverse group of genre writers who meet regularly for discussion, writing, and more! Join us in-person or online. 🇨🇦 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
https://www.vancouvergenrewriters.com
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Are you a Vancouver-area writer?
Do you write genre fiction?
Come socialize with other local genre writers at one of our in-person meetups around the lower mainland or drop in for a chat on our Discord server!
www.vancouvergenrewriters.com
Do you write genre fiction?
Come socialize with other local genre writers at one of our in-person meetups around the lower mainland or drop in for a chat on our Discord server!
www.vancouvergenrewriters.com
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New short story up on the newsletter this morning.
Read or listen free:
open.substack.com/pub/markfeen...
Read or listen free:
open.substack.com/pub/markfeen...
The River Bride
A short fantasy story in which a no-longer-young man confronts the limits of his devotion.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
New short story up on the newsletter this morning.
Read or listen free:
open.substack.com/pub/markfeen...
Read or listen free:
open.substack.com/pub/markfeen...
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New print run has arrived! These are bound for #nanaimo #bookstores.
#creative #indiepublishing #horror #werewolf #werewolffiction
#creative #indiepublishing #horror #werewolf #werewolffiction
November 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
New print run has arrived! These are bound for #nanaimo #bookstores.
#creative #indiepublishing #horror #werewolf #werewolffiction
#creative #indiepublishing #horror #werewolf #werewolffiction
Had a great chat with @flamearrowpub.bsky.social yesterday. If you're looking for stories of resilience, resistance, and rebirth, definitely check them out!
www.flamearrowpublishing.com
www.flamearrowpublishing.com
Flame Arrow Publishing | Stories of Resilience, Resistance & Rebirth
Independent Canadian press publishing hopepunk, climate fiction, sci-fi, and fantasy that explore how humanity rebuilds and reimagines its future.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Had a great chat with @flamearrowpub.bsky.social yesterday. If you're looking for stories of resilience, resistance, and rebirth, definitely check them out!
www.flamearrowpublishing.com
www.flamearrowpublishing.com
Several VGW authors will be speaking at CONnections this weekend (Saturday, Nov 15th). Attend a panel or a reading! Drop by the marketplace and visit the VGW table to learn more about our group!
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CONnections – Home - West Coast Speculative Fiction Association
CONnections About Guests Vendors Schedule Getting There CONnections:Messages Through Time & Space A One-Day Mini-Con for Fans of Speculative Fiction and ...
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November 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Several VGW authors will be speaking at CONnections this weekend (Saturday, Nov 15th). Attend a panel or a reading! Drop by the marketplace and visit the VGW table to learn more about our group!
wcsfa.org/events/2025-...
wcsfa.org/events/2025-...
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I'll be at CONnections this week, speaking on panels, reading, and signing books! Come say hi if you're in the Vancouver area.
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Appearances and Publishing Update
Come see me at CONnections where I'll be speaking on panels, reading, and signing books!
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November 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I'll be at CONnections this week, speaking on panels, reading, and signing books! Come say hi if you're in the Vancouver area.
open.substack.com/pub/markfeen...
open.substack.com/pub/markfeen...
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Reminder, that the next #TWSOchat is tomorrow, Sunday, November 9th at 10:30am (PST) and the subject is: Discussions With Other Writers. Join in on the chat with #TWS writers, alumni & mentors to refine your writing practice. Ask questions & share your experience #WritingCommunity #Writers
November 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Reminder, that the next #TWSOchat is tomorrow, Sunday, November 9th at 10:30am (PST) and the subject is: Discussions With Other Writers. Join in on the chat with #TWS writers, alumni & mentors to refine your writing practice. Ask questions & share your experience #WritingCommunity #Writers
Take that, K-Pop Demon Hunters!
October 31, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Take that, K-Pop Demon Hunters!
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I am very proud that one of my short stories was selected for the inaugural edition of The Vanthology. This is a project created by local Vancouver genre authors. Please support us!
#creativewriting #indiepublishing #fiction #Vancouver #genre #horror
I am very proud that one of my short stories was selected for the inaugural edition of The Vanthology. This is a project created by local Vancouver genre authors. Please support us!
#creativewriting #indiepublishing #fiction #Vancouver #genre #horror
Vanthology: A Vancouver Genre Writers Anthology
Vanthology: A Vancouver Genre Writers Anthology: Feenstra, Mark, Crompton, Astra, Reide, Mackenzie, Pulis, RAA, Murphy, Emma, Seymour, Franky: 9780994858986: Books - Amazon.ca
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October 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
www.amazon.ca/dp/0994858981
I am very proud that one of my short stories was selected for the inaugural edition of The Vanthology. This is a project created by local Vancouver genre authors. Please support us!
#creativewriting #indiepublishing #fiction #Vancouver #genre #horror
I am very proud that one of my short stories was selected for the inaugural edition of The Vanthology. This is a project created by local Vancouver genre authors. Please support us!
#creativewriting #indiepublishing #fiction #Vancouver #genre #horror
VANTHOLOGY is here!
From misty seawalls to far-flung worlds, Vanthology gathers original short fiction from the Vancouver Genre Writers community.
If you love discovering new voices and fresh blends of genre, Vanthology belongs on your shelf.
Get your copy now: mybook.to/vanthology
From misty seawalls to far-flung worlds, Vanthology gathers original short fiction from the Vancouver Genre Writers community.
If you love discovering new voices and fresh blends of genre, Vanthology belongs on your shelf.
Get your copy now: mybook.to/vanthology
October 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
VANTHOLOGY is here!
From misty seawalls to far-flung worlds, Vanthology gathers original short fiction from the Vancouver Genre Writers community.
If you love discovering new voices and fresh blends of genre, Vanthology belongs on your shelf.
Get your copy now: mybook.to/vanthology
From misty seawalls to far-flung worlds, Vanthology gathers original short fiction from the Vancouver Genre Writers community.
If you love discovering new voices and fresh blends of genre, Vanthology belongs on your shelf.
Get your copy now: mybook.to/vanthology
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It's time again for the next #TWSOchat right here on Bluesky. Join us this Sunday, October 12th at 10:30am (PDT) online to discuss your writing routines. How do you stay motivated, what things do you do that have become part of #writing processes. #writers #WritingRoutines #literature
October 11, 2025 at 3:35 AM
It's time again for the next #TWSOchat right here on Bluesky. Join us this Sunday, October 12th at 10:30am (PDT) online to discuss your writing routines. How do you stay motivated, what things do you do that have become part of #writing processes. #writers #WritingRoutines #literature
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AVAILABLE NOW: School is in session and the latest issue of #SciFanSat Magazine is up at scifansat.com! Enjoy a recess within our worlds of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and More!
Many thanks to every contributing #SFF author, and to our readers... like you!
#AmWritingScifi #AmWritingFantasy
Many thanks to every contributing #SFF author, and to our readers... like you!
#AmWritingScifi #AmWritingFantasy
September 27, 2025 at 12:54 PM
AVAILABLE NOW: School is in session and the latest issue of #SciFanSat Magazine is up at scifansat.com! Enjoy a recess within our worlds of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and More!
Many thanks to every contributing #SFF author, and to our readers... like you!
#AmWritingScifi #AmWritingFantasy
Many thanks to every contributing #SFF author, and to our readers... like you!
#AmWritingScifi #AmWritingFantasy
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I am so proud to announce that my first novel is available for pre-order!
Thank you everyone who has been an inspiration over the years, on this community and others.
This is a Regency Macabre Werewolf novel set in 1819.
#werewolf #werewolfwednesday #horror #darkfantasy #gothic #gothichorror
Thank you everyone who has been an inspiration over the years, on this community and others.
This is a Regency Macabre Werewolf novel set in 1819.
#werewolf #werewolfwednesday #horror #darkfantasy #gothic #gothichorror
September 24, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I am so proud to announce that my first novel is available for pre-order!
Thank you everyone who has been an inspiration over the years, on this community and others.
This is a Regency Macabre Werewolf novel set in 1819.
#werewolf #werewolfwednesday #horror #darkfantasy #gothic #gothichorror
Thank you everyone who has been an inspiration over the years, on this community and others.
This is a Regency Macabre Werewolf novel set in 1819.
#werewolf #werewolfwednesday #horror #darkfantasy #gothic #gothichorror
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The next #TWSsprints session is in person this Sunday, September 28th at 10:30am (PDT). Sprint in person with Laura and Candie and meet other TWS students and alumni. This is a great way to get some words down first thing on a Sunday morning and get your writing day off to a fantastic start!
September 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The next #TWSsprints session is in person this Sunday, September 28th at 10:30am (PDT). Sprint in person with Laura and Candie and meet other TWS students and alumni. This is a great way to get some words down first thing on a Sunday morning and get your writing day off to a fantastic start!
Are you a Vancouver-area writer?
Do you write genre fiction?
Come socialize with other local genre writers at one of our in-person meetups around the lower mainland or drop in for a chat on our Discord server!
www.vancouvergenrewriters.com
Do you write genre fiction?
Come socialize with other local genre writers at one of our in-person meetups around the lower mainland or drop in for a chat on our Discord server!
www.vancouvergenrewriters.com
September 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Are you a Vancouver-area writer?
Do you write genre fiction?
Come socialize with other local genre writers at one of our in-person meetups around the lower mainland or drop in for a chat on our Discord server!
www.vancouvergenrewriters.com
Do you write genre fiction?
Come socialize with other local genre writers at one of our in-person meetups around the lower mainland or drop in for a chat on our Discord server!
www.vancouvergenrewriters.com
September 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
One more day until Word Vancouver! If you’re looking for your next read, we have just the thing for you. Here’s a selection of what we’ll have for sale tomorrow.
Join us and the rest of the @wordvancouver.bsky.social attendees at Robson Square, Saturday, September 20th from 11–5.
Join us and the rest of the @wordvancouver.bsky.social attendees at Robson Square, Saturday, September 20th from 11–5.
September 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
One more day until Word Vancouver! If you’re looking for your next read, we have just the thing for you. Here’s a selection of what we’ll have for sale tomorrow.
Join us and the rest of the @wordvancouver.bsky.social attendees at Robson Square, Saturday, September 20th from 11–5.
Join us and the rest of the @wordvancouver.bsky.social attendees at Robson Square, Saturday, September 20th from 11–5.
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Save the date for the next #TWSOchat on Sunday, December 14th at 10:30am (PDT). We will discuss Protecting Your Ideas. Join in with TWS alumni + mentors to ask q's and share your knowledge. #writerschat #WritingCommnunity
September 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Save the date for the next #TWSOchat on Sunday, December 14th at 10:30am (PDT). We will discuss Protecting Your Ideas. Join in with TWS alumni + mentors to ask q's and share your knowledge. #writerschat #WritingCommnunity
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Happy Sunday writers! Today we will discuss How Do You Build Your Community. Do you have tips or q's to share or discuss with writer colleagues worldwide? Follow along with #TWSOchat #amwriting #writers #writing #writingtips #WritingCommunity
September 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Happy Sunday writers! Today we will discuss How Do You Build Your Community. Do you have tips or q's to share or discuss with writer colleagues worldwide? Follow along with #TWSOchat #amwriting #writers #writing #writingtips #WritingCommunity
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Yuuuuup. Also, I don't give a shit if some of the worst people in the world think I am being performative or am virtue signaling. Fuck 'em. They don't get to tell me how to be.
Anyway, trans rights are human rights, y'all. It's not complicated.
Anyway, trans rights are human rights, y'all. It's not complicated.
To my fellow cishet dudes: when we are quiet about supporting the trans community, the only voices anyone hears are the Charlie Kirks of the world. Don't let accusations of being "performative" or "virtue signaling" shut you up - that's their whole point. Our voices are needed now more than ever.
September 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Yuuuuup. Also, I don't give a shit if some of the worst people in the world think I am being performative or am virtue signaling. Fuck 'em. They don't get to tell me how to be.
Anyway, trans rights are human rights, y'all. It's not complicated.
Anyway, trans rights are human rights, y'all. It's not complicated.
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R/Fantasy is currently running their 'best self published fantasy novel' poll. I'm really juiced that Majordomo and Jester have appeared on some lists. This subred is a great way to find books to read, and to tell people what you like. (Whether it's me or anyone else). www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/co...
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September 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
R/Fantasy is currently running their 'best self published fantasy novel' poll. I'm really juiced that Majordomo and Jester have appeared on some lists. This subred is a great way to find books to read, and to tell people what you like. (Whether it's me or anyone else). www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/co...
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Fall tour dates are set for Vancouver, Wolfville, & Boston! Come say hi!
🍁 Sept. 20: Word Vancouver (at the @vancouvergenrewriters.com table!)
🍁 Sept. 21 Indigo Granville signing (Vancouver) 1-3pm
🍁 Acadia U. book talk (Wolfville), Oct. 1, 5pm
🍁 Northeastern U. book talk (Boston), Nov. 5, 5pm
🍁 Sept. 20: Word Vancouver (at the @vancouvergenrewriters.com table!)
🍁 Sept. 21 Indigo Granville signing (Vancouver) 1-3pm
🍁 Acadia U. book talk (Wolfville), Oct. 1, 5pm
🍁 Northeastern U. book talk (Boston), Nov. 5, 5pm
September 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Fall tour dates are set for Vancouver, Wolfville, & Boston! Come say hi!
🍁 Sept. 20: Word Vancouver (at the @vancouvergenrewriters.com table!)
🍁 Sept. 21 Indigo Granville signing (Vancouver) 1-3pm
🍁 Acadia U. book talk (Wolfville), Oct. 1, 5pm
🍁 Northeastern U. book talk (Boston), Nov. 5, 5pm
🍁 Sept. 20: Word Vancouver (at the @vancouvergenrewriters.com table!)
🍁 Sept. 21 Indigo Granville signing (Vancouver) 1-3pm
🍁 Acadia U. book talk (Wolfville), Oct. 1, 5pm
🍁 Northeastern U. book talk (Boston), Nov. 5, 5pm
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Call for Submissions: @arsenalpulp.bsky.social's BIPOC mentorship program. An opportunity for emerging BIPOC writers to work with Lindsey Wong! arsenalpulp.com/News/2025/CA...
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS for emerging BIPOC writers in Canada: an opportunity to work with Lindsay Wong
Arsenal Pulp Press is a book publisher in Vancouver, Canada with over 300 titles currently in print, which include literary fiction and nonfiction; cultural and gender studies; LGBT and multicultural ...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Call for Submissions: @arsenalpulp.bsky.social's BIPOC mentorship program. An opportunity for emerging BIPOC writers to work with Lindsey Wong! arsenalpulp.com/News/2025/CA...
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Small Wonders will be open to original flash fiction submissions this Friday, September 12th. We'll be open through October 31st!
We'll also be closing to reprint flash fiction on Friday, September 12th.
Send us your weird, wild, wonderful little stories with big emotions!
We'll also be closing to reprint flash fiction on Friday, September 12th.
Send us your weird, wild, wonderful little stories with big emotions!
September 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Small Wonders will be open to original flash fiction submissions this Friday, September 12th. We'll be open through October 31st!
We'll also be closing to reprint flash fiction on Friday, September 12th.
Send us your weird, wild, wonderful little stories with big emotions!
We'll also be closing to reprint flash fiction on Friday, September 12th.
Send us your weird, wild, wonderful little stories with big emotions!
Coming to Word Vancouver? We'll have a few of these gorgeous limited edition (signed and numbered) copies of Astra Crompton's Legend of the Quill available for sale!
September 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Coming to Word Vancouver? We'll have a few of these gorgeous limited edition (signed and numbered) copies of Astra Crompton's Legend of the Quill available for sale!
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I left my phone at home on its charger this morning, so you'll just have to take my word when I say that the largest collection of SF pocket books I've seen in 25+ years is currently in house & being unpacked @ Main Street.
September 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I left my phone at home on its charger this morning, so you'll just have to take my word when I say that the largest collection of SF pocket books I've seen in 25+ years is currently in house & being unpacked @ Main Street.