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Kelsey Josephson
@kelseyjosephson.com
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Author of strange steampunk and reinvented fairy tales. 💖⚙️📚
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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · Jul 17
I'm Kelsey Josephson, author of strange steampunk and reinvented fairy tales. Genre mashups and sympathetic monsters are two of my favorite things. When I'm not writing, I'm taking care of my sons and two rescue cats. I'm partial to videogames, crafting, movies, and reading. 💖⚙️📚

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Headshot of Kelsey Josephson. She has curly reddish hair, pale skin, a steampunk necklace made of gears and a cameo charm, and a tattoo of a mechanical anatomical heart on her left shoulder. A black cat, Hazel, sitting on top of vintage suitcases in front of an bookcase featuring coping of Monsters and Machines and Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast by Kelsey Josephson. The top of the bookcase is decorated with skulls, masquerade masks, and all kinds of oddities. A woman with curly reddish hair signing a copy of Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast at Barnes and Noble. Table set up at the Chicago Steampunk Expo: copies of Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast along with Monsters and Machines are on the table. The rest of the table is decorated with clocks, an hourglass, suitcases, and other figurines.
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Made it back safely from Fables and Flames! I had an amazing time meeting readers, authors, performers, and artists. I also got to spend time with Mom. (We had so much fun together, especially since we got to go on a pilgrimage to Pop Mart!) I hope the timing works out so that we can go again. 💖⚙️📚
Selfie of Kelsey Josephson and Laginia Meyer at Kelsey’s booth. Picture of Kelsey Josephson in her sparkly ballgown and underbust skull corset in front of a feathery wing backdrop. Pic of Kelsey Josephson's table at Fables and Flames. Features lots of steampunk details and her books, Monsters and Machines and Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast. Close up of the table decorations at the Fables and Flames author tea. Features centerpieces made of book art with florals
November 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Friends! It's the big annual Etsy sale!

Select listings up to 25% off at Torch & Arrow!

Goth/Steampunk/Neo-Victorian jewelry, cuff-links, tie bars, hair things & more!

I'm awaiting payment on several book things but bills noted below have made things pretty dire.

Shop: torchandarrow.etsy.com
leannareneehieber.bsky.social Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · 5d
Adding to this thread: new listings! I know it's been a rough year for everyone, my family included (just hit w/ 2k medical + car bill, so we're scrambling). If Gothy / Neo-Victorian / Vintage / Steampunky things sound cool, check out torchandarrow.etsy.com, your support is so dearly appreciated 🖤
Three panels of jewelry, from Left to Right: White cat cameo earrings on black resin background with tiny antique light rosy seed pearls as little baubles below the cats, set on pewter-tone scalloped frames on silver-tone nickel free ear wires, approximately 1.8 inches long, 19.99. To the right, small earrings that are intricate silver-tone Neo-Victorian / Neo-Classical oval scrollwork frames, open in the center, with copper tiny bats in flight at the center of each flourish, set on silver-tone nickel free ear wires, $18.90, about 1.4 inch long by about .6 inches wide. To the right, a Gothic Steampunk medal with a dragon medallion in blackened brass with silver-tone metallic wash hand painted on the metal, and on the grey heraldic ribbon with pin backing, a blackened brass open-mouthed gargoyle with fangs and wings makes a protective statement piece atop the medal. $19.99. https://torchandarrow.etsy.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Made it back safely from Fables and Flames! I had an amazing time meeting readers, authors, performers, and artists. I also got to spend time with Mom. (We had so much fun together, especially since we got to go on a pilgrimage to Pop Mart!) I hope the timing works out so that we can go again. 💖⚙️📚
Selfie of Kelsey Josephson and Laginia Meyer at Kelsey’s booth. Picture of Kelsey Josephson in her sparkly ballgown and underbust skull corset in front of a feathery wing backdrop. Pic of Kelsey Josephson's table at Fables and Flames. Features lots of steampunk details and her books, Monsters and Machines and Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast. Close up of the table decorations at the Fables and Flames author tea. Features centerpieces made of book art with florals
November 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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My darlings! Come read with us in 2026! @b1llz1lla.bsky.social and I have unleashed the reading list for our virtual book chat. From Historical Fantasy to classic Steampunk, the list is bursting with great reads, including the latest from @matociquala.bsky.social

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Temporal Textual Talks: A Steampunk Book Chat
The 2026 Reading List Originally posted to our PatreonAfter gathering recommendations, hunting through our own lists, and debating, genteelly over cups of tea, Bill Bodden, our Official Buttery Goo…
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November 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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All set up for Fables and Flames! 🎉
Table hours are 12-5 pm. I have copies of Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast + Monsters and Machines with me. Come say hi! 💖⚙️📚

#BookSky
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Author table for Kelsey Josephson at Fables and Flames, featuring lots of steampunk details and displaying her books, Monsters and Machines along with Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast.
November 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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sfwa.org
Whew! Everyone recovered from our wonderful whirlwind of a weekend at Quasar? 👀 Today, we're excited to lean in to Winter Worlds of Giving - and we've got great content waiting for you in our newsletter. Have you signed up to receive writing resources and motivation yet?
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SFWA 2025 Winter Worlds of Giving
We are fundraising to build deep and focused support for writers and the next sixty years of SFWA.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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happy transgender day of remembrance

thank you for sticking around in the hardest of times. if you haven't, you are missed dearly

please live 💜
A screenshot from Celeste. Madeline stands by a memorial dedicated to those who perished on the climb up Celeste Mountain.
November 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Find me at Fables and Flames! 💖⚙️📚
📅 Nov 21st-23rd, 2025
📍 Bloomington, Minnesota
More info: fablesandflames.com

#BookSky
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November 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Are you a speculative fiction author who identifies as female or nonbinary? Then we want you to read with us! It's fun and low-pressure, and you don't even have to leave your house! Fill out the form below to let us know!

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November 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Happy Wednesday! This week's newsletter is live. 💖⚙️📚

Here's what you'll find inside:

⚙️ BTS pics of TeslaCon and access to my panel slides

📖 Details for my next event, Fables and Flames!

#BookSky

🔗 Read here: news.kelseyjosephson.com/p/bts-of-tes...
BTS of TeslaCon before I'm off to Fables and Flames THIS FRIDAY! 💖⚙️📚
🎁 Open for access to my TeslaCon panel slides, pics, and details for my next event!
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November 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Happy Wednesday! This week's newsletter is live. 💖⚙️📚

Here's what you'll find inside:

⚙️ BTS pics of TeslaCon and access to my panel slides

📖 Details for my next event, Fables and Flames!

#BookSky

🔗 Read here: news.kelseyjosephson.com/p/bts-of-tes...
BTS of TeslaCon before I'm off to Fables and Flames THIS FRIDAY! 💖⚙️📚
🎁 Open for access to my TeslaCon panel slides, pics, and details for my next event!
news.kelseyjosephson.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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sfwa.org
In just a few hours our programming for Quasar kicks off, and we couldn't be more excited.

Launching our first-ever Fall Online Nebula Event was no easy feat, but it is always a privilege to bring brilliant creators together.

Thank you to everyone who made Quasar possible.

1pm PST! See you soon!
All our programming details are available at events.sfwa.org!
November 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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This applies to writers, too. I feel this in my bones
ethankocak.com Ethan Kocak @ethankocak.com · 10d
I think most artists hit a point where they’re like, well if I can’t be the best artist, I shall be the most ME artist.
November 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Happy Friday! No regular newsletter this week. I’m in recovery mode from TeslaCon and dabbling with revisions before I prep for Fables and Flames (one week from today!) In the meantime, I’m excited to have a couple fun online events to attend virtually this weekend while I’m recharging:

#BookSky
November 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Back from TeslaCon! I had so much fun paneling, meeting readers, performing in the BrassGears Radio Show, and going to room parties (a Wonderland-themed one w/ the Chicago Steampunk Expo + Gloaming Court Gala w/ Chicagoland Steampunk Society) 💖⚙️📚

#BookSky
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Back from TeslaCon! I had so much fun paneling, meeting readers, performing in the BrassGears Radio Show, and going to room parties (a Wonderland-themed one w/ the Chicago Steampunk Expo + Gloaming Court Gala w/ Chicagoland Steampunk Society) 💖⚙️📚

#BookSky
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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steampunk-explorer.com
This week in #steampunk: Scenes from Whitby Goth Weekend; Steampunk Streaming Guide; New Abney Park, FnP videos; Velvet Jeanie revisits 2023 video; The Steampunk Librarian returns; Paul Eccentric book launch; Watch City, Key City open for applications. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...
Steampunk Digest - The week’s top stories from The Steampunk Explorer. With photos of costumed attendees at Whitby Steampunk Weekend. Photos by Craig Jenkins.
November 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Our attendee survey for Quasar is up! Quasarites: Don't forget to fill out the form ASAP to help with workshop and office hour assignments.

Also, we have a new event at Quasar: a social suite on Saturday with @evergreenlee.bsky.social. Join your fellow creators, and bring animal familiars to share!
The Virtual Bar: A Social Hangout Space for Quasar Attendees 7.30pm - 12AM PST, Nov 15 Join us for a warm set of chats in various breakout rooms after Saturday's main events! The Virtual Bar: A Social Hangout Space for Quasar Attendees. 7:30 - 12 Nov 15. Our Host: Evergreen Lee prefers the speculative world to reality. Her too many hobbies include gaming, spoiling cats, tie-dying everything, and searching for unicorns. Her short fiction has appeared in a variety of venues, including ZNB Presents, Factor Four, and Orion's Belt.
November 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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It's November and the countdown is officially on!

I'll be at Fable & Flames Romantasy Gala all 3 days. I'm so excited for a magical weekend ✨

Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for where to find my booth!

Let's make it a weekend for the books 📚
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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CHECK OUT these free #SpeculativeFiction readings! See you there?
swsworlds.bsky.social Strong Women, Strange Worlds @swsworlds.bsky.social · 21d
Our first November Quick Reads looks like something to be thankful for! Friday, November 7 at 12:00 noon (EST) featuring Sylvie Cathrall, Brenda W. Clough, Chelsea Conradt, K. J. Harrowick, Lindz McLeod, and Cheryl Ntumy! #SWSWQR

Register below!

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Strong Women Strange Worlds presents First Friday QuickReads of Sci Fi, Fantasy, and Horror by Brenda W. Clough Chelsea Conradt Lindz McLeod Cheryl S. Ntumy K. J. Harrowick Sylvie Cathrall November 7, 12 noon EST Free On Zoom
November 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Starting on a new piece on stream today if y'all wanna hang out.

I have become the Bob Ross that swears liberally. I am okay with this.
artificerind.bsky.social Xero Reynolds @artificerind.bsky.social · 20d
"Nocturne in Crimson"
Acrylic on canvas board
Xero Reynolds, 2025

My first piece on canvas is done! Pretty pleased with it, and there will definitely be more to come. 🤘
An acrylic canvas painting depicting Dracula's castle from Castlevania lit by a bright red moon, and sitting amongst high mountains, and a deep pine Forest, that all transitions into a drop of blood spattering at the bottom of the canvas. I am holding up my finished painting, while wearing a bright blue shirt, black rimmed glasses, and my black leather cowboy hats topped with steampunk goggles.
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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On the road to TeslaCon today!! Can't wait to see everyone 💖⚙️📚

#BookSky
kelseyjosephson.com Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 19d
Happy to report tonight has rapidly started to turn around and while I still have work to do, I'm so excited for the convention! My panels are going to be 🔥🔥🔥

Hooray for putting the punk back into steampunk 💖⚙️📚
kelseyjosephson.com Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 20d
Today has been a bit of a dumpster fire, but at least my wings arrived on time so I can be the Green Fairy at TeslaCon's Gnome Rave this weekend! (I decided that I'm too tall to be a gnome 😂)

Now to have some dinner before I finish packing! At least my books and table set up are packed...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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SFWA’s Writing Dates Program runs every Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM PST, offering dedicated sessions to help authors meet their word counts and other creative goals.

Volunteer to lead a writing date! You don’t need to be a SFWA member to apply as a guest host. Learn more at sfwa.org/volunteer
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November 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Weekend calendar: TeslaCon in Wisconsin and Steampunk the Thames in New Zealand, plus happenings in Tucson, San Diego, and the Sacramento area. #steampunk steampunk-explorer.com/news/weekend...
Weekend Calendar: TeslaCon, Steampunk the Thames, TusCon, and More
Steampunk fans have lots to celebrate this weekend as TeslaCon returns to Wisconsin while Steampunk the Thames observes its 10th anniversary in New Zealand. Events are also happening in Tucson, San Di...
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November 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Happy to report tonight has rapidly started to turn around and while I still have work to do, I'm so excited for the convention! My panels are going to be 🔥🔥🔥

Hooray for putting the punk back into steampunk 💖⚙️📚
kelseyjosephson.com Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 20d
Today has been a bit of a dumpster fire, but at least my wings arrived on time so I can be the Green Fairy at TeslaCon's Gnome Rave this weekend! (I decided that I'm too tall to be a gnome 😂)

Now to have some dinner before I finish packing! At least my books and table set up are packed...
💙📚
November 5, 2025 at 6:33 AM