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Joe Monson, editor and author
@joemonson.bsky.social
Science fiction and fantasy editor and writer, and person of pallor.
We are excited to announce the authors selected to appear in Tales from the Silver City Saloon, the ninth volume in the LTUE Benefit Anthologies series.

The cover art will be announced later. Placeholder art by Tithi Luadthong. Details:

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November 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Come out this Saturday to the Provo Library. A few dozen authors, including me, will be there signing books. I’d love to see you there! #ReadLocal #ProvoLibrary
October 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Knowing that there are at least three places named “Bug Tussle” or “Bugtussle” in the States (in Texas, Tennessee, and Alabama) makes me inordinately happy.
October 13, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Congratulations to all the winners, finalists, semi-finalists, silver honorable mentions, and honorable mentions. Looks like I appeared on the list for the first time, too. #WritersOfTheFuture writersofthefuture.com/writers-of-t...
Writers of the Future 3rd Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 42 | Writers & Illustrators of the Future
The judging results are in! And here are the 3rd Quarter 2025 Writers of the Future Contest winners for Volume 42. Congratulations to you all!
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October 9, 2025 at 5:49 AM
All of the acceptance and rejection letters have gone out for Tales from the Silver City Saloon. If you submitted two works, you should receive a letter for each one.

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August 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The Chestomathy of Desire, the latest collection from D. J. Butler, is out today!
#hemeleinpubs #chrestomathyofdesire #djbutler

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July 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Finished reading Carrying Albert Home, by Homer Hickam, the other day. What a fantastic story! I loved Rocket Boys, and I may love this one more! #goodreading #storyisking #Coalwood #McDowellCounty
July 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Coming July 22!

The Chrestomathy of Desire, a new collection of science fiction and fantasy adventure stories by D. J. Butler.

Preorder today! #legacyofthecorridor #hemeleinpubs

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July 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hemelein Publications is proud to announce the acquisition of Long Night: A Speculative History of World War II (working title), an alternate history novel by Sidewise Award-winning author Eric G. Swedin. #alternatehistory #alternateww2

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June 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
June 18, 2025 at 3:36 AM
For those in or near Provo, come to the opening of the Fantastically Human art show at The Compass Gallery.

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June 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Thank you to those who gave their all that others might be free. You are remembered and appreciated. #MemorialDay2025
May 27, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Sad to hear of the passing of Ruth Buzzi. She brought many hours of happiness to me through her work on #RowanandMartinsLaughIn and other shows. #RIP
May 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
So, my youngest son came into my room where I was relaxing on my recliner, climbed up on one of the arms, and snuggled into my arm. He sat there quietly for a few minutes, then told me, “Stop breathing on my nose.”😅
April 28, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Woohoo!
April 20, 2025 at 4:44 AM
We’ve received a lot of submissions so far, and there’s still time to get yours in! You have just over a month to dazzle us!

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April 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The call for submissions for Tales from the Silver City Saloon is out! Humorous weird western science fiction. Details here:

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March 31, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Hemelein is proud to present the stories that will be in For Glory and Honor, a military science fiction and space opera anthology and the seventh of the LTUE Benefit Anthologies! Mark February 2026 on your calendar.

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March 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I’ll be at @ltuesymposium.bsky.social February 13-15 moderating a panel about #HayaoMiyazaki, leading a memorial for Melva Gifford, releasing the latest LTUE Benefit Anthology, signing books, and teaching moderators.

I’ll be at a hall table just outside the Boardroom. Come and say hello!
February 7, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Two stories from The Horror at Pooh Corner have been included in the Tangent Online Recommended Reading List! Congrats to Michaelbrent Collings and @alexshvartsman.bsky.social ! tangentonline.com/news/tangent...
January 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Maetel was singing at the New York ball drop. #GalaxyExpress999 #銀河鉄道999 #Maetel #メーテル
January 1, 2025 at 5:12 AM
It was a full editing year in 2024, and we released three books (two versions of one of them, so really four books). Thank you to everyone who supported our works this year, and we look forward to 2025! #hemeleinpubs

Happy New Year!
January 1, 2025 at 4:03 AM
December 31 of my 366 Places I Want to Visit. Today is Orinoron Rotko (Orinoro Gorge) in Finland. It’s fairly small (about 700 feet long), but the scenery is simply beautiful. You can walk along a winding boardwalk pathway and just enjoy nature. #366PlacesIWanttoVisit #FortheBeautyoftheEarth
January 1, 2025 at 3:15 AM
December 30 of my 366 Places I Want to Visit. Today is Whakatipu Waimāori (Lake Wakatipu) in New Zealand. During the day, there are forests, rivers, mountains, and streams to explore. At night, dark skies and (often) aurora are waiting. #366PlacesIWanttoVisit #FortheBeautyoftheEarth
January 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
December 29 of my 366 Places I Want to Visit. Today is Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado. There are miles of large dunes with impressive mountains (sometimes with snow) behind them. It’s also great for stargazing. #366PlacesIWanttoVisit #FortheBeautyoftheEarth
January 1, 2025 at 2:51 AM