Scott Overton
@sftruenorth.bsky.social
Writer of thoughtful and hopeful science fiction. I love cool ideas and great stories. Former radio guy when radio was local. Addicted to Nature too.
Today’s the day my new novel Zenith: Aftermath is officially released into the world. A look-ahead in adventure form. Check out www.scottoverton.ca/zenith-after... or go directly via my Universal Book Link to find it at your favourite online retailer. books2read.com/ZenithAfterm... #SFF #newbooks
SCOTT OVERTON
Scott Overton, writer of compelling stories of the near future that probe big questions and critical issues while they celebrate human potential and a sense of wonder.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Today’s the day my new novel Zenith: Aftermath is officially released into the world. A look-ahead in adventure form. Check out www.scottoverton.ca/zenith-after... or go directly via my Universal Book Link to find it at your favourite online retailer. books2read.com/ZenithAfterm... #SFF #newbooks
If you need a lighter moment, here's one courtesy of Mother Nature (and some very patient photographers). www.theguardian.com/environment/... #nature #photography #naturalhumor
Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 – in pictures
From a red-throated loon touching down on water, to good and bad hair days, and an airborne squirrel, here is a selection of the finalists in this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife awards
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October 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
If you need a lighter moment, here's one courtesy of Mother Nature (and some very patient photographers). www.theguardian.com/environment/... #nature #photography #naturalhumor
You can judge a book by its cover. And sometimes a book trailer will tell you if the book is right for you. The trailer for my new novel Zenith: Aftermath is on my website here: www.scottoverton.ca/zenith-after...
Or on YouTube here: youtu.be/NtpX2BoTBLY #SFF #newbooks
Or on YouTube here: youtu.be/NtpX2BoTBLY #SFF #newbooks
ZENITH: AFTERMATH — SCOTT OVERTON
www.scottoverton.ca
October 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
You can judge a book by its cover. And sometimes a book trailer will tell you if the book is right for you. The trailer for my new novel Zenith: Aftermath is on my website here: www.scottoverton.ca/zenith-after...
Or on YouTube here: youtu.be/NtpX2BoTBLY #SFF #newbooks
Or on YouTube here: youtu.be/NtpX2BoTBLY #SFF #newbooks
If you're a fiction writer, there's still time to register for a free webinar tonight (Wed. Oct. 15 at 7pm Eastern). "Story Bones" with Susan Forest will explore the structure of successful novels. Presented by Canadian Authors Association and SF Canada. canadianauthors.org/national/pro... #writing
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October 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
If you're a fiction writer, there's still time to register for a free webinar tonight (Wed. Oct. 15 at 7pm Eastern). "Story Bones" with Susan Forest will explore the structure of successful novels. Presented by Canadian Authors Association and SF Canada. canadianauthors.org/national/pro... #writing
Join Canadian Authors and SF Canada for another FREE webinar this Wednesday October 15 at 7pm Eastern. Susan Forest presents "Book Bones" the structure of stories, including novel skeletons like the three-act structure, the Hero's Journey and more. Register here: canadianauthors.org/national/pro...
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Ready to ramp up your writing career? Explore our webinars to discover tips and lessons on writing and related topics that can help you become an even better writer.
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October 12, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Join Canadian Authors and SF Canada for another FREE webinar this Wednesday October 15 at 7pm Eastern. Susan Forest presents "Book Bones" the structure of stories, including novel skeletons like the three-act structure, the Hero's Journey and more. Register here: canadianauthors.org/national/pro...
My new science fiction novel Zenith: Aftermath is available for pre-order, coming out Oct. 31st. It's an exploration of digital intelligences and uploading as a group of VIPs is flung into a future world without humans. books2read.com/ZenithAfterm... #newbooks #SFF
October 2, 2025 at 8:37 PM
My new science fiction novel Zenith: Aftermath is available for pre-order, coming out Oct. 31st. It's an exploration of digital intelligences and uploading as a group of VIPs is flung into a future world without humans. books2read.com/ZenithAfterm... #newbooks #SFF
The mama loon surfaces and feeds her chick with a fish. And if you're patient, you can be there with a camera.
September 16, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The mama loon surfaces and feeds her chick with a fish. And if you're patient, you can be there with a camera.
If you write fiction that might involve medical intervention, don’t miss this week’s FREE webinar from Canadian Authors and SF Canada: “Medical Errors 101 – a physician’s tips on getting medicine right in your stories” by Melissa Yuan-Innes. Register at canadianauthors.org/national/pro... .
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September 16, 2025 at 12:57 AM
If you write fiction that might involve medical intervention, don’t miss this week’s FREE webinar from Canadian Authors and SF Canada: “Medical Errors 101 – a physician’s tips on getting medicine right in your stories” by Melissa Yuan-Innes. Register at canadianauthors.org/national/pro... .
Brain-computer interfaces as a commercial product? That’s the scenario of my SF-thriller novel Augment Nation and now China is heavily into the technology, according to Wired magazine www.wired.com/story/china-... . #SFF
August 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Brain-computer interfaces as a commercial product? That’s the scenario of my SF-thriller novel Augment Nation and now China is heavily into the technology, according to Wired magazine www.wired.com/story/china-... . #SFF
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Loons are one of my favourite perks of living in Northern Ontario. Especially when the chicks arrive.
August 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Loons are one of my favourite perks of living in Northern Ontario. Especially when the chicks arrive.
Tonight's free webinar from CAA and SF Canada (Wed. Aug. 20 7pm eastern) is "Ways of Understanding Humour" by Ira Layman, focusing on writing humour and satire, but it'll be entertaining and informative for all writers. Register at canadianauthors.org/national/pro... to get the link.
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August 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Tonight's free webinar from CAA and SF Canada (Wed. Aug. 20 7pm eastern) is "Ways of Understanding Humour" by Ira Layman, focusing on writing humour and satire, but it'll be entertaining and informative for all writers. Register at canadianauthors.org/national/pro... to get the link.
Want to add more humour into your writing? Join Canadian Authors and SF Canada for another free webinar this Wednesday August 20th at 7pm. "Ways of Understanding Humour" by Ira Nayman is sure to be an entertaining and informative session, so register here: canadianauthors.org/national/pro...
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August 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Want to add more humour into your writing? Join Canadian Authors and SF Canada for another free webinar this Wednesday August 20th at 7pm. "Ways of Understanding Humour" by Ira Nayman is sure to be an entertaining and informative session, so register here: canadianauthors.org/national/pro...
It's good to get outside and see what Nature's offering. Today it was lots of bees.
July 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
It's good to get outside and see what Nature's offering. Today it was lots of bees.
My writer friends, learn The Secret to Creating Compelling Narrative with a free webinar from Arlene F. Marks this Wednesday July 16 from 7 - 8:30 pm Eastern presented by CAA and SF Canada. Explore conflict, the dos and don'ts of suspense, and more. Register here canadianauthors.org/national/pro...
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July 16, 2025 at 12:43 AM
My writer friends, learn The Secret to Creating Compelling Narrative with a free webinar from Arlene F. Marks this Wednesday July 16 from 7 - 8:30 pm Eastern presented by CAA and SF Canada. Explore conflict, the dos and don'ts of suspense, and more. Register here canadianauthors.org/national/pro...
That awkward offspring that won't stop crying "Feed Me! Feed Me!"
July 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
That awkward offspring that won't stop crying "Feed Me! Feed Me!"
Writers: Canadian Authors and SF Canada provide webinars about writing and they're FREE. Register for the next three webinars at canadianauthors.org/national/pro... including "Give Your Writing Legs – The Secret to Creating Compelling Narrative" by Arlene F. Marks July 16 from 7 - 8:30 pm Eastern.
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Ready to ramp up your writing career? Explore our webinars to discover tips and lessons on writing and related topics that can help you become an even better writer.
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July 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Writers: Canadian Authors and SF Canada provide webinars about writing and they're FREE. Register for the next three webinars at canadianauthors.org/national/pro... including "Give Your Writing Legs – The Secret to Creating Compelling Narrative" by Arlene F. Marks July 16 from 7 - 8:30 pm Eastern.
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Canada and Canadians are the best and the world knows it.
#Canada Has Been Named The #1 Most Loved Country In The World 🍁
Canada's international reputation thrives in areas like natural beauty, multiculturalism, and perceived safety and kindness!
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Canada's international reputation thrives in areas like natural beauty, multiculturalism, and perceived safety and kindness!
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Canada Has Been Named The #1 Most Loved Country In The World
A global survey on World Atlas has ranked Canada as the most loved country in the world, beating out countries like Norway and Switzerland.
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July 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Canada and Canadians are the best and the world knows it.
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The Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale on ebooks is on now to July 31st. All my books are 50% off, even The Identity Crisis Collection: my first three science fiction novels bundled together for just $4.99 US! Use www.smashwords.com/shelves/promos then search“Scott Overton” (in quotes). Happy shopping!
July 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale on ebooks is on now to July 31st. All my books are 50% off, even The Identity Crisis Collection: my first three science fiction novels bundled together for just $4.99 US! Use www.smashwords.com/shelves/promos then search“Scott Overton” (in quotes). Happy shopping!
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To all the Canucks on BlueSky: Happy Canada Day! As if we weren't already so grateful to live in this wonderful country, along comes 2025 and an orange guy with a God complex and ... please don't ever let me take Canada for granted!
July 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM
To all the Canucks on BlueSky: Happy Canada Day! As if we weren't already so grateful to live in this wonderful country, along comes 2025 and an orange guy with a God complex and ... please don't ever let me take Canada for granted!
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It’s National Indigenous Peoples Day here in Canada, and this is essential reading. For all people who want to walk with Indigenous peoples, and show with actions - not just words - that we are willing to work towards reconciliation, here are simple, clear actions to take.
June 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
It’s National Indigenous Peoples Day here in Canada, and this is essential reading. For all people who want to walk with Indigenous peoples, and show with actions - not just words - that we are willing to work towards reconciliation, here are simple, clear actions to take.
Reposted by Scott Overton
Check out this writing webinar by @smithwriter.bsky.social on WedJune18! Co-sponsored by @canadianauthors.bsky.social & @sfcanadawriters.bsky.social, it's FREE to attend.
Playing the Short Game – How to Market & Sell Short Fiction
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Playing the Short Game – How to Market & Sell Short Fiction
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CAA NATIONAL / SF CANADA EVENT – How to Market & Sell Short Fiction | Canadian Authors Association
A wealth of courses and books exist to teach you how to write stories. But what happens when you've finished writing? Do you know how to sell what you've written? Based on the popular writer's guide, ...
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June 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Check out this writing webinar by @smithwriter.bsky.social on WedJune18! Co-sponsored by @canadianauthors.bsky.social & @sfcanadawriters.bsky.social, it's FREE to attend.
Playing the Short Game – How to Market & Sell Short Fiction
canadianauthors.org/national/eve...
Playing the Short Game – How to Market & Sell Short Fiction
canadianauthors.org/national/eve...
There's still a few days left to register for the free webinar "Playing the Short Game - How to Market and Sell Short Fiction" from Douglas Smith. You'll never meet anyone who knows more about getting the most mileage from your short stories. It's 7 - 8:30 pm Eastern on Wednesday June 18.
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Ready to ramp up your writing career? Explore our webinars to discover tips and lessons on writing and related topics that can help you become an even better writer.
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June 13, 2025 at 12:39 AM
There's still a few days left to register for the free webinar "Playing the Short Game - How to Market and Sell Short Fiction" from Douglas Smith. You'll never meet anyone who knows more about getting the most mileage from your short stories. It's 7 - 8:30 pm Eastern on Wednesday June 18.