Megan M. Davies-Ostrom
@mmdaviesostrom.bsky.social
CDN author - Horror and dark spec-fic. RISE FROM THESE DARK WATERS coming out 2026 from Bad Hand Books. Rep: @beckylejeune.bsky.social
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COVER REVEAL! World War Z meets The Dark Crystal. Coming in 2026. Art by @juliedillon.bsky.social. Layout by @toddkeisling.com. Written by @mmdaviesostrom.bsky.social.
Pre-order: badhandbooks.com/preorders/6y...
Pre-order: badhandbooks.com/preorders/6y...
October 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
COVER REVEAL! World War Z meets The Dark Crystal. Coming in 2026. Art by @juliedillon.bsky.social. Layout by @toddkeisling.com. Written by @mmdaviesostrom.bsky.social.
Pre-order: badhandbooks.com/preorders/6y...
Pre-order: badhandbooks.com/preorders/6y...
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Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership
Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025
Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...
ised-isde.canada.ca
October 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
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We have a final front cover for @mmdaviesostrom.bsky.social’s RISE FROM THESE DARK WATERS. We’ll reveal it in our next newsletter.
The Dark Crystal meets World War Z. Pre-order now.
badhandbooks.com/preorders/6y...
The Dark Crystal meets World War Z. Pre-order now.
badhandbooks.com/preorders/6y...
Rise From These Dark Waters by Megan M. Davies-Ostrom (Paperback with Signed Bookplate) — Bad Hand Books
Min, royal daughter of the elven-like Yhathlin, was born to be a diplomat. Representing her nation at the joint American-Canadian embassy in her subterranean city, she was good at walking the tightrop...
badhandbooks.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We have a final front cover for @mmdaviesostrom.bsky.social’s RISE FROM THESE DARK WATERS. We’ll reveal it in our next newsletter.
The Dark Crystal meets World War Z. Pre-order now.
badhandbooks.com/preorders/6y...
The Dark Crystal meets World War Z. Pre-order now.
badhandbooks.com/preorders/6y...
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Hey, folks. As promised, I've updated my online shop with my remaining stock. I have copies of all my books (except Final Rec) available.
Note that I only have paperbacks of MONOCHROMICON available at this time.
Orders and shares are greatly appreciated!
www.toddkeisling.com/merch/books
Note that I only have paperbacks of MONOCHROMICON available at this time.
Orders and shares are greatly appreciated!
www.toddkeisling.com/merch/books
Books — Merch — Todd Keisling | The Official Website
www.toddkeisling.com
September 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Hey, folks. As promised, I've updated my online shop with my remaining stock. I have copies of all my books (except Final Rec) available.
Note that I only have paperbacks of MONOCHROMICON available at this time.
Orders and shares are greatly appreciated!
www.toddkeisling.com/merch/books
Note that I only have paperbacks of MONOCHROMICON available at this time.
Orders and shares are greatly appreciated!
www.toddkeisling.com/merch/books
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Since spooky season approacheth, here's a periodic reminder that I write spooky books! If you like your Canadian landscapes populated with ghosts and monsters, I got a few for you 🍂🍁💀
Snap them up via your favourite bookseller (especially your local indie!)
Snap them up via your favourite bookseller (especially your local indie!)
September 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Since spooky season approacheth, here's a periodic reminder that I write spooky books! If you like your Canadian landscapes populated with ghosts and monsters, I got a few for you 🍂🍁💀
Snap them up via your favourite bookseller (especially your local indie!)
Snap them up via your favourite bookseller (especially your local indie!)
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The fabulous @oliviawrites.bsky.social & I are each giving away one signed copy of our books!
Follow us, repost, and comment below on if you prefer summer or fall?
Open US only 9/17-924
Have you ever carved a watermelon? It’s not as easy as you think 😂❤️
(*Also running on IG - 1 winner)
Follow us, repost, and comment below on if you prefer summer or fall?
Open US only 9/17-924
Have you ever carved a watermelon? It’s not as easy as you think 😂❤️
(*Also running on IG - 1 winner)
September 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The fabulous @oliviawrites.bsky.social & I are each giving away one signed copy of our books!
Follow us, repost, and comment below on if you prefer summer or fall?
Open US only 9/17-924
Have you ever carved a watermelon? It’s not as easy as you think 😂❤️
(*Also running on IG - 1 winner)
Follow us, repost, and comment below on if you prefer summer or fall?
Open US only 9/17-924
Have you ever carved a watermelon? It’s not as easy as you think 😂❤️
(*Also running on IG - 1 winner)
I'm not sure how I feel about this, but it's a monster-panic movie, so I'll watch it.
The original Anaconda movies (1&2, anyway) fall into the cheesy but fun category & are some of my go-to decompression movies.
The original Anaconda movies (1&2, anyway) fall into the cheesy but fun category & are some of my go-to decompression movies.
Paul Rudd and Jack Black try to reboot a classic 90s creature feature in the official trailer for ANACONDA, hitting theaters this Christmas.
Paul Rudd And Jack Black Reboot ANACONDA In Official Trailer For Creature Feature Comedy
Paul Rudd and Jack Black try to reboot a classic 90s creature feature in the official trailer for ANACONDA, hitting theaters this Christmas.
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September 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I'm not sure how I feel about this, but it's a monster-panic movie, so I'll watch it.
The original Anaconda movies (1&2, anyway) fall into the cheesy but fun category & are some of my go-to decompression movies.
The original Anaconda movies (1&2, anyway) fall into the cheesy but fun category & are some of my go-to decompression movies.
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REMINDER! THE FIRST THOUSAND TREES is the final book in the ANNUAL MIGRATION OF CLOUDS trilogy -- following Henryk as he wanders dangerously north into bandit and wildfire (also bears, sorry) territory. Out Sep 30 from @ecwpress.bsky.social !
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September 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
REMINDER! THE FIRST THOUSAND TREES is the final book in the ANNUAL MIGRATION OF CLOUDS trilogy -- following Henryk as he wanders dangerously north into bandit and wildfire (also bears, sorry) territory. Out Sep 30 from @ecwpress.bsky.social !
ecwpress.com/products/fir...
ecwpress.com/products/fir...
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Thread.
A heads up. I'll be doing themed witch drawings through the month of October, in the new style. (toned paper, pencil , gauche, chalk ) will be offering them daily at a reasonable price (because everybody should be able to afford art) Will be first come, first served though...
A heads up. I'll be doing themed witch drawings through the month of October, in the new style. (toned paper, pencil , gauche, chalk ) will be offering them daily at a reasonable price (because everybody should be able to afford art) Will be first come, first served though...
September 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Thread.
A heads up. I'll be doing themed witch drawings through the month of October, in the new style. (toned paper, pencil , gauche, chalk ) will be offering them daily at a reasonable price (because everybody should be able to afford art) Will be first come, first served though...
A heads up. I'll be doing themed witch drawings through the month of October, in the new style. (toned paper, pencil , gauche, chalk ) will be offering them daily at a reasonable price (because everybody should be able to afford art) Will be first come, first served though...
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I gotta collect screenshots of the staggering amount of publishing scammers that light me up on LinkedIn of all places.
I thought the emails were bad but oof. Whole fake profiles.
Careful out there, writer friends. If something seems too good to be true, check in with your community.
I thought the emails were bad but oof. Whole fake profiles.
Careful out there, writer friends. If something seems too good to be true, check in with your community.
September 14, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I gotta collect screenshots of the staggering amount of publishing scammers that light me up on LinkedIn of all places.
I thought the emails were bad but oof. Whole fake profiles.
Careful out there, writer friends. If something seems too good to be true, check in with your community.
I thought the emails were bad but oof. Whole fake profiles.
Careful out there, writer friends. If something seems too good to be true, check in with your community.
Our vet's office is great - whenever Mutant Cat 2 has to go in for blood work, they keep him warm and cuddly in a cat sling until it's time for us to pick him up.
September 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Our vet's office is great - whenever Mutant Cat 2 has to go in for blood work, they keep him warm and cuddly in a cat sling until it's time for us to pick him up.
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they are spending SO FUCKING MUCH MONEY trying to make HP relevant again in an attempt to compensate for how much Rowling has damaged the brand. This represents a LOT of fucking cash they're pouring into this fucking lemon, and our only duty is to make sure they waste it.
September 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
they are spending SO FUCKING MUCH MONEY trying to make HP relevant again in an attempt to compensate for how much Rowling has damaged the brand. This represents a LOT of fucking cash they're pouring into this fucking lemon, and our only duty is to make sure they waste it.
Four short story submissions (reprints and originals) sent off. That makes up for not working on editing my other short story. right? Right?
September 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Four short story submissions (reprints and originals) sent off. That makes up for not working on editing my other short story. right? Right?
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Update: we just received a statement from Macmillan/Tor taking full responsibility for failing to register copyright, promising to make us whole and pay us any settlement money we lost out on due to that error, and promising to find & correct the lapses that caused this.
Every pub should do this.
Every pub should do this.
this part right here is gonna create massive resentment in the industry. the copyright registration system and the fact that you apparently have to pay a bonus fee for protection from big companies pirating your work (and that tons of publishers never paid the bonus fee...)
Instead of working to include as many writers as possible in the settlement, the plaintiffs instead agreed on arbitrary and minimal definitions of which books would be included. It’s almost like they wanted a quick win – any win – even if they screwed over most authors. 4/
September 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Update: we just received a statement from Macmillan/Tor taking full responsibility for failing to register copyright, promising to make us whole and pay us any settlement money we lost out on due to that error, and promising to find & correct the lapses that caused this.
Every pub should do this.
Every pub should do this.
Editing a short story - nothing like deleting entire paragraphs and sub plots to get that word count down.
September 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Editing a short story - nothing like deleting entire paragraphs and sub plots to get that word count down.
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Epstein survivors say they’re compiling their own client list.
“We know who abused us. We saw who came and went. This list will be survivor-led—for survivors”
“We know who abused us. We saw who came and went. This list will be survivor-led—for survivors”
September 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Epstein survivors say they’re compiling their own client list.
“We know who abused us. We saw who came and went. This list will be survivor-led—for survivors”
“We know who abused us. We saw who came and went. This list will be survivor-led—for survivors”
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Authors: if you get an email invite from the Greater Hopewell Book Club, it's a scam: it charges an appearance fee (which it misleadingly describes as an honorarium) of $150. (If this reminds you of other AI-generated solicitations you've rec'd recently, that's not a coincidence)
![From: Greaterhopewellbookclub <greaterhopewellbookclub@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2025 9:53 AM
To: [redacted]
Subject: Invitation to feature"[redacted]" with greater Hopewell book club
Dear [redacted],
I hope this message finds you well.
My name is Janet, and I’m reaching out on behalf of the Greater Hopewell Book Club, an engaged and diverse community of readers who are deeply passionate about literature that informs, challenges, and inspires.
We recently selected your book as our feature read—and the response has been nothing short of incredible. Your storytelling, depth of insight, and unique voice have sparked thoughtful conversations across our membership, and we would be truly honored to explore ways to connect with you directly.
As a club, we don't just read books—we celebrate authors. We offer opportunities for:
Virtual or in-person author Q&As
Live interviews or fireside chats with our readers
Curated book promotion across our mailing list and social media
Creative collaborations such as giveaways, themed discussions, and more
Our community includes readers from various backgrounds—educators, professionals, creatives—who not only read, but recommend, purchase, and advocate for the books we love.
We would be thrilled to coordinate a brief virtual appearance, recorded message, or written Q&A—whatever best fits your schedule. It would mean a great deal to our members and help further amplify your work to an audience already invested in your message.
Thank you for the impact your writing has had on our group. We’d love to make this an opportunity that’s mutually meaningful and truly memorable.
Looking forward to your thoughts and hoping to connect soon.
Warm regards,
Janet Ashley
Coordinator | Greater Hopewell Book Club
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September 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Authors: if you get an email invite from the Greater Hopewell Book Club, it's a scam: it charges an appearance fee (which it misleadingly describes as an honorarium) of $150. (If this reminds you of other AI-generated solicitations you've rec'd recently, that's not a coincidence)
Mutant Cat #2 is hungry. Boofing my mouse-hand while I'm writing isn't helpful, little guy. Please don't delete my words!
September 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Mutant Cat #2 is hungry. Boofing my mouse-hand while I'm writing isn't helpful, little guy. Please don't delete my words!
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Lots of discussion lately about increased interest in short fiction, and we love that. We have 25 years of horror, dark fantasy, and science fiction stories for you to read. And we would love to do 25 more, if you can help. kck.st/4mIkEm1
Three-Lobed Burning Eye magazine 2026
A digital literary magazine of horror, dark fantasy, and science fiction.
kck.st
September 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Lots of discussion lately about increased interest in short fiction, and we love that. We have 25 years of horror, dark fantasy, and science fiction stories for you to read. And we would love to do 25 more, if you can help. kck.st/4mIkEm1
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I should probably remind people that I had a novel called GIRL IN THE CREEK come out about a month and a half ago. It got a star in the Library Journal! And look at this awesome blurb from @keithrosson.bsky.social:
September 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I should probably remind people that I had a novel called GIRL IN THE CREEK come out about a month and a half ago. It got a star in the Library Journal! And look at this awesome blurb from @keithrosson.bsky.social:
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In the Highlands area of Edmonton, Alberta Canada, Fiasco ( @premeemohamed.com 's cat) is still missing. His 'sister', Franca, is home safe.
Here are more images of Fiasco.
Fiasco is chipped but not collared.
He is deeply loved and sorely missed.
edmontonacccpets.shelterbuddy.com/animal/anima...
Here are more images of Fiasco.
Fiasco is chipped but not collared.
He is deeply loved and sorely missed.
edmontonacccpets.shelterbuddy.com/animal/anima...
August 31, 2025 at 7:16 PM
In the Highlands area of Edmonton, Alberta Canada, Fiasco ( @premeemohamed.com 's cat) is still missing. His 'sister', Franca, is home safe.
Here are more images of Fiasco.
Fiasco is chipped but not collared.
He is deeply loved and sorely missed.
edmontonacccpets.shelterbuddy.com/animal/anima...
Here are more images of Fiasco.
Fiasco is chipped but not collared.
He is deeply loved and sorely missed.
edmontonacccpets.shelterbuddy.com/animal/anima...
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EDMONTON: this is Fiasco, @premeemohamed.com's beautiful boy. after slipping outside a few days ago, he needs help finding his way home. can you share this with your local circles?
from Premee's page, here are additional images of Fiasco:
August 31, 2025 at 6:59 PM
EDMONTON: this is Fiasco, @premeemohamed.com's beautiful boy. after slipping outside a few days ago, he needs help finding his way home. can you share this with your local circles?
Edmonton folks!
August 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Edmonton folks!
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Franca's been found but Fiasco (the grey one) is still at large, so if you're in Edmonton maybe you can share this / keep an eye out?
August 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Franca's been found but Fiasco (the grey one) is still at large, so if you're in Edmonton maybe you can share this / keep an eye out?