Sheila Jenné
@jennelikejennay.bsky.social
Science fiction author & copyeditor. BLACK SAILS TO SUNWARD, THE SEA OF CLOUDS, and BISECTION out now. Support small presses and indie authors. 🚫 AI.
Find my work at https://sheilajenne.com/works
Find my work at https://sheilajenne.com/works
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I was reminded that this is a thing people do 😅
Invasive is out December 15th and you can preorder it now!
books2read.com/u/mdJM5R
Invasive is out December 15th and you can preorder it now!
books2read.com/u/mdJM5R
Reposted by Sheila Jenné
The readers have spoken, and it’s almost time to announce the SSBA finalists and winners! We are so excited to share the results with you. We’re also super grateful for everyone who has participated this year. 💙Announcements will be at 12 PM EST/9 AM PST! ✨
November 30, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The readers have spoken, and it’s almost time to announce the SSBA finalists and winners! We are so excited to share the results with you. We’re also super grateful for everyone who has participated this year. 💙Announcements will be at 12 PM EST/9 AM PST! ✨
I feel like people are much more motivated by negativity than by positivity.
Hating on bad politicians: yay everyone's down!
Supporting good politicians: ehhh I'm just not Excited
Boycotting to hurt a company: wheeee!
Supporting their indie competitors: mehhh overpriced
Hating on bad politicians: yay everyone's down!
Supporting good politicians: ehhh I'm just not Excited
Boycotting to hurt a company: wheeee!
Supporting their indie competitors: mehhh overpriced
November 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I feel like people are much more motivated by negativity than by positivity.
Hating on bad politicians: yay everyone's down!
Supporting good politicians: ehhh I'm just not Excited
Boycotting to hurt a company: wheeee!
Supporting their indie competitors: mehhh overpriced
Hating on bad politicians: yay everyone's down!
Supporting good politicians: ehhh I'm just not Excited
Boycotting to hurt a company: wheeee!
Supporting their indie competitors: mehhh overpriced
#NovemberWorldbuilders
The Singularity!
On Earth, AI caused disaster and mass death, because it was following problematic instructions given to it by corporations.
On Mars, they shut down all their computers to prevent a similar fate, only to perish when the terraforming failed.
The Singularity!
On Earth, AI caused disaster and mass death, because it was following problematic instructions given to it by corporations.
On Mars, they shut down all their computers to prevent a similar fate, only to perish when the terraforming failed.
Greetings, #NovemberWorldbuilders. Tell me about a legendary event that happened in your world's history. Perhaps a terrific cataclysm, or maybe something good like the growth of an amazing tree or the greatest rock concert ever. Something that the storytellers in your world love to sing about.
November 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders
The Singularity!
On Earth, AI caused disaster and mass death, because it was following problematic instructions given to it by corporations.
On Mars, they shut down all their computers to prevent a similar fate, only to perish when the terraforming failed.
The Singularity!
On Earth, AI caused disaster and mass death, because it was following problematic instructions given to it by corporations.
On Mars, they shut down all their computers to prevent a similar fate, only to perish when the terraforming failed.
Reposted by Sheila Jenné
I imagine most of the people trying to claim that stealing indie ebooks is leftism simply have never had to worry about paying rent or for groceries but sorry, your desire for free luxury goods is outweighed by the material needs of their creators
November 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I imagine most of the people trying to claim that stealing indie ebooks is leftism simply have never had to worry about paying rent or for groceries but sorry, your desire for free luxury goods is outweighed by the material needs of their creators
Tl;dr: boycotting Amazon won't kill it, but we have the choice to undermine its monopoly by supporting its competitors.
You can only do that by *actually buying from competitors.* Where ebooks are concerned there are lots of other options.
It does mean putting in conscious effort.
You can only do that by *actually buying from competitors.* Where ebooks are concerned there are lots of other options.
It does mean putting in conscious effort.
I don't think we're going to have a successful Amazon boycott till we break their monopoly on indie books.
They have a clever strategy to build their monopoly, which any functional government would have banned: if you want your indie book listed in Kindle Unlimited, you have to be exclusive. 🧵
They have a clever strategy to build their monopoly, which any functional government would have banned: if you want your indie book listed in Kindle Unlimited, you have to be exclusive. 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Tl;dr: boycotting Amazon won't kill it, but we have the choice to undermine its monopoly by supporting its competitors.
You can only do that by *actually buying from competitors.* Where ebooks are concerned there are lots of other options.
It does mean putting in conscious effort.
You can only do that by *actually buying from competitors.* Where ebooks are concerned there are lots of other options.
It does mean putting in conscious effort.
I don't think we're going to have a successful Amazon boycott till we break their monopoly on indie books.
They have a clever strategy to build their monopoly, which any functional government would have banned: if you want your indie book listed in Kindle Unlimited, you have to be exclusive. 🧵
They have a clever strategy to build their monopoly, which any functional government would have banned: if you want your indie book listed in Kindle Unlimited, you have to be exclusive. 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I don't think we're going to have a successful Amazon boycott till we break their monopoly on indie books.
They have a clever strategy to build their monopoly, which any functional government would have banned: if you want your indie book listed in Kindle Unlimited, you have to be exclusive. 🧵
They have a clever strategy to build their monopoly, which any functional government would have banned: if you want your indie book listed in Kindle Unlimited, you have to be exclusive. 🧵
26 different people commented to tell me libraries exist.
That's what I get for trying to mention options people might *not* have been aware of!
I do get tired of the tendency people have online to mention the most obvious solution without checking to see if it was already mentioned.
That's what I get for trying to mention options people might *not* have been aware of!
I do get tired of the tendency people have online to mention the most obvious solution without checking to see if it was already mentioned.
As an author, I don't make a whole lot of money, but at the same time I need to read a lot of books to stay aware of trends and support my fellow authors. Obviously if I spend all my profits on other people's books, I'm not coming out ahead!
So: ways to read lots of indie books for cheap.
So: ways to read lots of indie books for cheap.
November 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
26 different people commented to tell me libraries exist.
That's what I get for trying to mention options people might *not* have been aware of!
I do get tired of the tendency people have online to mention the most obvious solution without checking to see if it was already mentioned.
That's what I get for trying to mention options people might *not* have been aware of!
I do get tired of the tendency people have online to mention the most obvious solution without checking to see if it was already mentioned.
Re: the piracy discussion, if you recommend a book, and someone comments with a link to it on a piracy site, you can make that disappear!
Tap the three dots under the post and pick "hide for everyone." It's not deleted, but it will no longer appear on your thread.
Just had to do that 😛
Tap the three dots under the post and pick "hide for everyone." It's not deleted, but it will no longer appear on your thread.
Just had to do that 😛
November 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Re: the piracy discussion, if you recommend a book, and someone comments with a link to it on a piracy site, you can make that disappear!
Tap the three dots under the post and pick "hide for everyone." It's not deleted, but it will no longer appear on your thread.
Just had to do that 😛
Tap the three dots under the post and pick "hide for everyone." It's not deleted, but it will no longer appear on your thread.
Just had to do that 😛
Summoning anybody who knows where the non-English indie book deals are hiding
I don't know a lot about the book market outside the US or languages other than English, so I would love to hear ideas (this is what it sounds like when I ask for advice) about sourcing discounted books elsewhere.
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Summoning anybody who knows where the non-English indie book deals are hiding
As an author, I don't make a whole lot of money, but at the same time I need to read a lot of books to stay aware of trends and support my fellow authors. Obviously if I spend all my profits on other people's books, I'm not coming out ahead!
So: ways to read lots of indie books for cheap.
So: ways to read lots of indie books for cheap.
November 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM
As an author, I don't make a whole lot of money, but at the same time I need to read a lot of books to stay aware of trends and support my fellow authors. Obviously if I spend all my profits on other people's books, I'm not coming out ahead!
So: ways to read lots of indie books for cheap.
So: ways to read lots of indie books for cheap.
Reposted by Sheila Jenné
You know who needs to be nicer to men? Other men.
“we need to be nicer to men” bro they overturned women’s constitutional right to an abortion three years ago
November 24, 2025 at 2:13 AM
You know who needs to be nicer to men? Other men.
#sffchat
I don't have anything to share right now, so I'm reposting so y'all can look at the comments and quotes for various other people's things. If you have a trans mutual aid request, please comment it here.
I don't have anything to share right now, so I'm reposting so y'all can look at the comments and quotes for various other people's things. If you have a trans mutual aid request, please comment it here.
#SFFChat Outro: Thanks so much for participating and thanks for thinking about trans people with me today! If you don’t know about the Trans Day of Remembrance, I recommend taking a moment today to look it up, along with Rita Hester & Chanelle Pickett!
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November 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
#sffchat
I don't have anything to share right now, so I'm reposting so y'all can look at the comments and quotes for various other people's things. If you have a trans mutual aid request, please comment it here.
I don't have anything to share right now, so I'm reposting so y'all can look at the comments and quotes for various other people's things. If you have a trans mutual aid request, please comment it here.
#sffchat q4
Because it's such a non issue in Imperial Mars, it was hard to see how it would even come up. But I didn't want to be one of those people who was like "oh yeah everyone was secretly queer, I just never mentioned it." So it's mentioned offhand here and there.
Because it's such a non issue in Imperial Mars, it was hard to see how it would even come up. But I didn't want to be one of those people who was like "oh yeah everyone was secretly queer, I just never mentioned it." So it's mentioned offhand here and there.
November 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
#sffchat q4
Because it's such a non issue in Imperial Mars, it was hard to see how it would even come up. But I didn't want to be one of those people who was like "oh yeah everyone was secretly queer, I just never mentioned it." So it's mentioned offhand here and there.
Because it's such a non issue in Imperial Mars, it was hard to see how it would even come up. But I didn't want to be one of those people who was like "oh yeah everyone was secretly queer, I just never mentioned it." So it's mentioned offhand here and there.
#sffchat q3
I really enjoy RB Lemberg's work. So much fascinating worldbuilding around gender, as well as neurodivergent themes and characters.
I really enjoy RB Lemberg's work. So much fascinating worldbuilding around gender, as well as neurodivergent themes and characters.
#SFFChat Q3: Shout out a trans writer or artist whose work you admire (or a trans character from a trans author's work!).
November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
#sffchat q3
I really enjoy RB Lemberg's work. So much fascinating worldbuilding around gender, as well as neurodivergent themes and characters.
I really enjoy RB Lemberg's work. So much fascinating worldbuilding around gender, as well as neurodivergent themes and characters.
#sffchat q2
It's not a big deal in the world of Imperial Mars. Nobles have a coming out ball where they announce their gender and orientation to the world. Commoners don't usually use labels unless they're necessary.
The Emprex is nonbinary so it's something everyone is pretty used to.
It's not a big deal in the world of Imperial Mars. Nobles have a coming out ball where they announce their gender and orientation to the world. Commoners don't usually use labels unless they're necessary.
The Emprex is nonbinary so it's something everyone is pretty used to.
#SFFChat Q2: What is the status of trans and gender nonconforming people in your world? If you haven’t thought about it yet, use this moment to reflect!
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
#sffchat q2
It's not a big deal in the world of Imperial Mars. Nobles have a coming out ball where they announce their gender and orientation to the world. Commoners don't usually use labels unless they're necessary.
The Emprex is nonbinary so it's something everyone is pretty used to.
It's not a big deal in the world of Imperial Mars. Nobles have a coming out ball where they announce their gender and orientation to the world. Commoners don't usually use labels unless they're necessary.
The Emprex is nonbinary so it's something everyone is pretty used to.
#sffchat q1
I have a lot, but Sagan (no first name) is probably my favorite.
They're a valet, allegedly. They're so nondescript they're practically invisible, by design. They have a tiny pistol in their coat pocket. They hate attention, so they use the Prince as a diversion to do some spying.
I have a lot, but Sagan (no first name) is probably my favorite.
They're a valet, allegedly. They're so nondescript they're practically invisible, by design. They have a tiny pistol in their coat pocket. They hate attention, so they use the Prince as a diversion to do some spying.
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#sffchat q1
I have a lot, but Sagan (no first name) is probably my favorite.
They're a valet, allegedly. They're so nondescript they're practically invisible, by design. They have a tiny pistol in their coat pocket. They hate attention, so they use the Prince as a diversion to do some spying.
I have a lot, but Sagan (no first name) is probably my favorite.
They're a valet, allegedly. They're so nondescript they're practically invisible, by design. They have a tiny pistol in their coat pocket. They hate attention, so they use the Prince as a diversion to do some spying.
#sffchat
I don't play many video games, but when I do, I get totally obsessed. No Man's Sky is probably the one that's been the biggest influence. I love puttering around on alien planets scanning things.
I got the solar sail, after hours and hours of trying. But alas it is not a very good ship 😅
I don't play many video games, but when I do, I get totally obsessed. No Man's Sky is probably the one that's been the biggest influence. I love puttering around on alien planets scanning things.
I got the solar sail, after hours and hours of trying. But alas it is not a very good ship 😅
#SFFChat is here!
Intro: Tell us about yourself & share a videogame that’s influenced you! Or, if no games have influenced you, share a less-discussed form of inspiration!
Intro: Tell us about yourself & share a videogame that’s influenced you! Or, if no games have influenced you, share a less-discussed form of inspiration!
November 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#sffchat
I don't play many video games, but when I do, I get totally obsessed. No Man's Sky is probably the one that's been the biggest influence. I love puttering around on alien planets scanning things.
I got the solar sail, after hours and hours of trying. But alas it is not a very good ship 😅
I don't play many video games, but when I do, I get totally obsessed. No Man's Sky is probably the one that's been the biggest influence. I love puttering around on alien planets scanning things.
I got the solar sail, after hours and hours of trying. But alas it is not a very good ship 😅
If you don't want to write sex scenes, you never have to.
But if there's a sex scene you want to write and you don't know how, consider that possibly you haven't developed the characters and their relationship enough.
When I get stalled on one, that's often why.
But if there's a sex scene you want to write and you don't know how, consider that possibly you haven't developed the characters and their relationship enough.
When I get stalled on one, that's often why.
November 20, 2025 at 2:13 AM
If you don't want to write sex scenes, you never have to.
But if there's a sex scene you want to write and you don't know how, consider that possibly you haven't developed the characters and their relationship enough.
When I get stalled on one, that's often why.
But if there's a sex scene you want to write and you don't know how, consider that possibly you haven't developed the characters and their relationship enough.
When I get stalled on one, that's often why.
Under False Colors was supposed to be The Russet Flag. But it was pointed out to me that it reminded people of a potato and after that I couldn't unsee it 🤣 So for a long time the working title was just "the potato."
#Novmemeber 19
Give us an alternate title to your WIP. Another title you considered, your working title, or a joke title.
Potential examples:
Of Mice and Men was originally Something That Happened
The Da Vinci Code might've been ScavengerHuntWIP
Frankenstein could be How to Make a Guy in 10 Days
Give us an alternate title to your WIP. Another title you considered, your working title, or a joke title.
Potential examples:
Of Mice and Men was originally Something That Happened
The Da Vinci Code might've been ScavengerHuntWIP
Frankenstein could be How to Make a Guy in 10 Days
November 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Under False Colors was supposed to be The Russet Flag. But it was pointed out to me that it reminded people of a potato and after that I couldn't unsee it 🤣 So for a long time the working title was just "the potato."
I was reminded that this is a thing people do 😅
Invasive is out December 15th and you can preorder it now!
books2read.com/u/mdJM5R
Invasive is out December 15th and you can preorder it now!
books2read.com/u/mdJM5R
November 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I was reminded that this is a thing people do 😅
Invasive is out December 15th and you can preorder it now!
books2read.com/u/mdJM5R
Invasive is out December 15th and you can preorder it now!
books2read.com/u/mdJM5R
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
This is from INVASIVE.
This is from INVASIVE.
November 12, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Convincing you to read my novel by the first sentence. Share yours if you want.
This is from INVASIVE.
This is from INVASIVE.
If you had to audit a small press, who would you hire to do it?
I'm learning a CPA can audit, but all the CPAs advertising it are talking about huge business audits and all I really need is for them to log into four or five websites and verify the numbers.
I'm learning a CPA can audit, but all the CPAs advertising it are talking about huge business audits and all I really need is for them to log into four or five websites and verify the numbers.
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
If you had to audit a small press, who would you hire to do it?
I'm learning a CPA can audit, but all the CPAs advertising it are talking about huge business audits and all I really need is for them to log into four or five websites and verify the numbers.
I'm learning a CPA can audit, but all the CPAs advertising it are talking about huge business audits and all I really need is for them to log into four or five websites and verify the numbers.
Reposted by Sheila Jenné
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Have y'all seen the cover for Invasive yet?
I've been quietly uploading it everywhere but this is the official reveal.
This was made by my designer @evensong.bsky.social. She and I worked together to get the Eosian forest looking just as I described it. There are a couple tiny details to find!
I've been quietly uploading it everywhere but this is the official reveal.
This was made by my designer @evensong.bsky.social. She and I worked together to get the Eosian forest looking just as I described it. There are a couple tiny details to find!
November 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Have y'all seen the cover for Invasive yet?
I've been quietly uploading it everywhere but this is the official reveal.
This was made by my designer @evensong.bsky.social. She and I worked together to get the Eosian forest looking just as I described it. There are a couple tiny details to find!
I've been quietly uploading it everywhere but this is the official reveal.
This was made by my designer @evensong.bsky.social. She and I worked together to get the Eosian forest looking just as I described it. There are a couple tiny details to find!
There would be a hole in the ship somewhere 🤣
Except if we give Sagan a gun. If we give Sagan a gun, they would then have two guns. Sometimes three. At some point additional guns don't make a whole lot of difference.
Except if we give Sagan a gun. If we give Sagan a gun, they would then have two guns. Sometimes three. At some point additional guns don't make a whole lot of difference.
How much would your book/wip change if your MC had a gun #WritingPrompt
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
There would be a hole in the ship somewhere 🤣
Except if we give Sagan a gun. If we give Sagan a gun, they would then have two guns. Sometimes three. At some point additional guns don't make a whole lot of difference.
Except if we give Sagan a gun. If we give Sagan a gun, they would then have two guns. Sometimes three. At some point additional guns don't make a whole lot of difference.