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Isla
@bookended-islal.bsky.social
ttrpg and speculative fiction writer. a silly goose. bad at these websites. ENNIE Award winning writer for Uncaged Goddesses. Words in Cosmic Horror Monthly
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Hello! I wanted to post a collection of projects I've contributed to and am realizing how pretty these covers look side by side.
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figured it out, SF makes you go hm, weird make you go ayah
November 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
March feels like eight years ago, but it was only eight months ago! If you can, go read the story I wrote that's in here!

"Find Me Dumped in the Reeds" has everything--fish, making waiters uncomfortable, lawyers, and a summer job that has become a forever job.
The new issue is HERE! Have you gotten a chance to dig in yet? Any favorite stories?
November 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Listen to you, "Wahh I don't want another great depression" well too bad, my hands are tied. Weak men have to create hard times or else the meme doesn't work
October 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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We have 10 days left in the @apexmag.bsky.social 2026 Kickstarter and we've crossed 60% funding! Help us get to 100%! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ape...
Apex Magazine 2026
An award-winning digital literary magazine of science fiction, dark fantasy, and horror.
www.kickstarter.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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10 days left in @apexmag.bsky.social's Kickstarter!

Apex accepted a story of mine at the *very* beginning of my writing career, and Apex continues to be such an inspiration and nurturing presence for me and the SFFH community. This magazine does so much! Please support them.
October 21, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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When people ask me what I think about using AI in writing I’m going to send them this screenshot
October 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Okay but this whole zine is amazing, I’ve been chomping at the bit to play ever since I finished editing — check it out!
April 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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The new #UnboundZine is here! Set your table for ✨️one✨️ and grab three unique solo games, including one #Dragonbane scenario.

Unbound Zine is an indie publication where creators get an equal revenue share. Your support helps us directly.

#ttrpg #indiegames

www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Unbound Zine #4: Table For One - Solo Games - Unbound Studios | DriveThruRPG
Table For One? The hardest part about tabletop roleplaying games isn’t learning the mechanics, or getting the perfect dice set for your new character, or even forming an in-character group with wildly...
www.drivethrurpg.com
April 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Another day, another email from a cranky "AI" supporter having a temper tantrum over the fact that I'll ban them for using their favorite toy in our house. We do not allow the use of generative "AI" at all. That isn't going to change and you aren't being oppressed by our policy.
March 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Very excited for tomorrow #cosmichorrormonthly
February 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Check out the full table of contents for our March issue!

Subscribe here: bit.ly/3WmVbRP
February 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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COVER REVEAL!

Our March issue is just around the cover, featuring stories from Tim Lieder, Holden Arquilevich, Amanda Cecelia Lang, Matthew C. Brown, and more!
February 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
"Is this too normie?" I ask my gracious beta-readers who have to remind me that most people my age have already gotten over their fear of quicksand.
February 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Cast a dark spell and dip your blade into the blood of your enemies... We're announcing a NEW mag from CHM publisher Charles Tyra... Goblins & Galaxies!

You can find out more about our new quarterly sword & sorcery project here: bit.ly/3EFxGjx

Stay tuned for updates!
February 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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The ENNIES are revising their position on AI/LLM content and will not allow any product containing gen AI starting with the 2025/2026 cycle. This change is a direct result of people LOUDLY vocalizing that we do not want genAI in this industry!

ennie-awards.com/revised-poli...
Revised Policy on Generative AI Usage – ENNIE Awards
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January 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Hello! I wanted to post a collection of projects I've contributed to and am realizing how pretty these covers look side by side.
November 7, 2024 at 1:16 AM
I was very bad at using Twitter. I promise to be also bad at this, too. But we'll have fun.
November 6, 2024 at 8:09 PM