Suz Jay
@suzjay11.bsky.social
Art-obsessed writer and editor | bookreviewer | SHUWPF graduate | she/her
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this dignified little goon
November 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
this dignified little goon
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MY HUMAN SHOWED ME KITTENS ON A SCREEN
I FOUND MY HEART STRANGELY WARMED
HOW PECULIAR
I FOUND MY HEART STRANGELY WARMED
HOW PECULIAR
November 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
MY HUMAN SHOWED ME KITTENS ON A SCREEN
I FOUND MY HEART STRANGELY WARMED
HOW PECULIAR
I FOUND MY HEART STRANGELY WARMED
HOW PECULIAR
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I posted this fundraiser for our local shelter less than 24 hours ago and we're already 1/3 of the way to the goal! This has certainly given me a much-needed infusion of holiday cheer you guys, thank you! givebutter.com/n5l31M
Molly's Holiday Fundraiser 2025
Make Winter Merry and Bright in Honor of Fergus
givebutter.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I posted this fundraiser for our local shelter less than 24 hours ago and we're already 1/3 of the way to the goal! This has certainly given me a much-needed infusion of holiday cheer you guys, thank you! givebutter.com/n5l31M
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Since opening submissions on Oct 1st, @apexmag.bsky.social has received 2,187 stories. We're working our way through them, but it's taking us some time.
We're closing to submissions in December and will reopen again on January 1st.
We're closing to submissions in December and will reopen again on January 1st.
November 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Since opening submissions on Oct 1st, @apexmag.bsky.social has received 2,187 stories. We're working our way through them, but it's taking us some time.
We're closing to submissions in December and will reopen again on January 1st.
We're closing to submissions in December and will reopen again on January 1st.
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If you want to read one of our books but can't afford it, just ask. We'll send you a free ebook.
November 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
If you want to read one of our books but can't afford it, just ask. We'll send you a free ebook.
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People who pirate books: “I just think art and literature should be FREE to everyone!”
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
People who pirate books: “I just think art and literature should be FREE to everyone!”
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
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This made my day :)
Always got to love libraries :)
Always got to love libraries :)
Yesterday a patron returned Haunted Ecologies by @coreyfarrenkopf.bsky.social.
Me: It's finally my turn to check it out!
New patron: Hey, that book looks cool. Can I check it out?
Other patron: It does look cool, can I get on the wait list for that?
Me: Absolutely! (resigned to waiting yet again)
Me: It's finally my turn to check it out!
New patron: Hey, that book looks cool. Can I check it out?
Other patron: It does look cool, can I get on the wait list for that?
Me: Absolutely! (resigned to waiting yet again)
November 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
This made my day :)
Always got to love libraries :)
Always got to love libraries :)
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It's an amazing feat of writing how @meganflchee.bsky.social can turn any mundane scenario into a hilarious and piercing critique of our society and capitalism, while also maintaining our empathy for the characters. And this story is no exception!
in @lightspeedmagazine.com
in @lightspeedmagazine.com
Everyone Hates the Auditor - Lightspeed Magazine
“Attention, please,” the Manager says over the office intercom. “The Auditor’s shuttle is scheduled to dock in one hour. I repeat, one hour. Warehouse staff, please ensure that all inventory is in pla...
www.lightspeedmagazine.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It's an amazing feat of writing how @meganflchee.bsky.social can turn any mundane scenario into a hilarious and piercing critique of our society and capitalism, while also maintaining our empathy for the characters. And this story is no exception!
in @lightspeedmagazine.com
in @lightspeedmagazine.com
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We're revisiting our back catalogue and the ONLY original novel we've published—M. Rickert's "The Shipbuilder of Bellfairie." This exquisite mystery is an amalgam of Frankenstein, and A Confederacy of Dunces. We want you to read it. The eBook is on sale for just $2.
undertowpublications.com/ebooks
undertowpublications.com/ebooks
November 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We're revisiting our back catalogue and the ONLY original novel we've published—M. Rickert's "The Shipbuilder of Bellfairie." This exquisite mystery is an amalgam of Frankenstein, and A Confederacy of Dunces. We want you to read it. The eBook is on sale for just $2.
undertowpublications.com/ebooks
undertowpublications.com/ebooks
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SUBS WINDOW OPENS DEC. 1: For January, give us noir about dreams. Maybe it’s petty dreams about gangland glory. Let’s kick off 2026 by taking a look at “what dreams may come,” and what happens next when all your dreams come true . . . or don’t. Subs open from Dec 1-4: bit.ly/4fQLeGx
November 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
SUBS WINDOW OPENS DEC. 1: For January, give us noir about dreams. Maybe it’s petty dreams about gangland glory. Let’s kick off 2026 by taking a look at “what dreams may come,” and what happens next when all your dreams come true . . . or don’t. Subs open from Dec 1-4: bit.ly/4fQLeGx
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Stoked this excellent series is being rebooted. Includes my episode, “Stealing Paradise.”
November 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Stoked this excellent series is being rebooted. Includes my episode, “Stealing Paradise.”
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Following up DIRTBAGS, @erykpruitt.bsky.social revisits the sleepy Southern town of Lake Castor through the lens of Internet celebrity and America’s addiction to true crime stories. RHP Press is proud to bring this book back into print now more than ever. Get your copy now: bit.ly/4oQRov0
November 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Following up DIRTBAGS, @erykpruitt.bsky.social revisits the sleepy Southern town of Lake Castor through the lens of Internet celebrity and America’s addiction to true crime stories. RHP Press is proud to bring this book back into print now more than ever. Get your copy now: bit.ly/4oQRov0
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Now's a great time to say: I WON'T/CAN'T REMEMBER EVERY PRESS. IF I MISS SOMEONE IT'S NOT A KNOCK ON THEM.
I'm chaos-gremlin-ing a bit myself rn.
Even if we don't personally sync with every indie's vibes, if they're in the business of opening doors for new writers, then they've got our love.
I'm chaos-gremlin-ing a bit myself rn.
Even if we don't personally sync with every indie's vibes, if they're in the business of opening doors for new writers, then they've got our love.
November 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Now's a great time to say: I WON'T/CAN'T REMEMBER EVERY PRESS. IF I MISS SOMEONE IT'S NOT A KNOCK ON THEM.
I'm chaos-gremlin-ing a bit myself rn.
Even if we don't personally sync with every indie's vibes, if they're in the business of opening doors for new writers, then they've got our love.
I'm chaos-gremlin-ing a bit myself rn.
Even if we don't personally sync with every indie's vibes, if they're in the business of opening doors for new writers, then they've got our love.
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Probably the modern era's high water mark for where Weird fiction and Literary meet; we love Michael & his crew at @undertow.bsky.social
undertowpublications.com/shop
undertowpublications.com/shop
PRINT BOOKS — Undertow Publications
PLEASE NOTE - PRICES ARE IN U.S. FUNDS. SHIPPING AND TAXES INCLUDED.
undertowpublications.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Probably the modern era's high water mark for where Weird fiction and Literary meet; we love Michael & his crew at @undertow.bsky.social
undertowpublications.com/shop
undertowpublications.com/shop
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The VoidCon/Castaigne crew are unrepentant chaos gremlins but they sure don't give a fuck for chasing trends or appeasing the mainstream. Support em & their releases:
castaignepublishing.bigcartel.com
castaignepublishing.bigcartel.com
CASTAIGNE PUBLISHING
Castaigne Publishing is a purveyor of graphic fantasy and nightmare. True independent publishing.
castaignepublishing.bigcartel.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The VoidCon/Castaigne crew are unrepentant chaos gremlins but they sure don't give a fuck for chasing trends or appeasing the mainstream. Support em & their releases:
castaignepublishing.bigcartel.com
castaignepublishing.bigcartel.com
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@neonhemlock.bsky.social has been blazing Queer speculative for awhile now, & remain top notch integrity in the scene:
www.neonhemlock.com/books
www.neonhemlock.com/books
books — neon hemlock
www.neonhemlock.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
@neonhemlock.bsky.social has been blazing Queer speculative for awhile now, & remain top notch integrity in the scene:
www.neonhemlock.com/books
www.neonhemlock.com/books
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Max & Lori @ghoulish.bsky.social have been doing it a while & they remain a model for not giving a fuck who's toes they step on as long as they remain true to their skewed, goopy vision.
They also have a killer brick & mortar in San Antonio:
ghoulish.rip/shop/
They also have a killer brick & mortar in San Antonio:
ghoulish.rip/shop/
Shop – GHOULISH
ghoulish.rip
November 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Max & Lori @ghoulish.bsky.social have been doing it a while & they remain a model for not giving a fuck who's toes they step on as long as they remain true to their skewed, goopy vision.
They also have a killer brick & mortar in San Antonio:
ghoulish.rip/shop/
They also have a killer brick & mortar in San Antonio:
ghoulish.rip/shop/
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Sam @weirdpunkbooks.bsky.social who sets the standard in keeping things Weird & Punk, Queer AF & highly anarchic:
weirdpunkbooks.square.site
weirdpunkbooks.square.site
Home | Weirdpunk Books
Weirdpunk Books are a publisher of weird and dark horror fiction and related subgenres.
weirdpunkbooks.square.site
November 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Sam @weirdpunkbooks.bsky.social who sets the standard in keeping things Weird & Punk, Queer AF & highly anarchic:
weirdpunkbooks.square.site
weirdpunkbooks.square.site
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(obvs we favor the speculative, Weirder markets, but if you've got favorite indie pubs PLEASE SUPPORT THEM, THEY WON'T SAY NO!)
First up our bud Antonia at @ghostorchidpress.com for your needs that might skew a little more Gothic & dark fantasy/horror
ghostorchidpress.square.site
First up our bud Antonia at @ghostorchidpress.com for your needs that might skew a little more Gothic & dark fantasy/horror
ghostorchidpress.square.site
ghostorchidpress.square.site
November 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM
(obvs we favor the speculative, Weirder markets, but if you've got favorite indie pubs PLEASE SUPPORT THEM, THEY WON'T SAY NO!)
First up our bud Antonia at @ghostorchidpress.com for your needs that might skew a little more Gothic & dark fantasy/horror
ghostorchidpress.square.site
First up our bud Antonia at @ghostorchidpress.com for your needs that might skew a little more Gothic & dark fantasy/horror
ghostorchidpress.square.site
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2 ongoing convos are dovetailing rn:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
November 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
2 ongoing convos are dovetailing rn:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
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The wonderful @victoriastrauss.com of Writer Beware reveals all the versions of the Famous Author scam. writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/i...
If a Famous Author Calls, Hang Up: Anatomy of an Impersonation Scam - Writer Beware
You open your email program one morning. The usual work stuff. Some spam (annoying that it got past your filters!). A couple of newsletters (maybe later). You sip your coffee, scroll down. Wait. What’...
writerbeware.blog
November 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The wonderful @victoriastrauss.com of Writer Beware reveals all the versions of the Famous Author scam. writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/i...
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Such an HONOR to write about my two favorite things for HOOKED TO THE SILVER SCREEN!
Here now is a guest article from MST3K music expert @libbycudmore.bsky.social about where to find music within MST3K movies on vinyl soundtracks and compilations! Check this article and go record store hunting to complete your MST3K music collection!
Get Your Gold Boots Movin’: Where Vinyl & MST3K Collide | Hooked to the Silver Screen: The MST3K Essays
Get more from Hooked to the Silver Screen: The MST3K Essays on Patreon
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November 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Such an HONOR to write about my two favorite things for HOOKED TO THE SILVER SCREEN!
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If you're a writer, I'd go so far as to say it's essential reading to develop your craft, to dig deep into your characters and their emotions (as well as your own), and to go eyeball-close with your line edits!
“I would have KILLED for a book like this at university!” Lynn Renee Maxcy
Order now from @stanchion.bsky.social
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
Order now from @stanchion.bsky.social
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
November 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
If you're a writer, I'd go so far as to say it's essential reading to develop your craft, to dig deep into your characters and their emotions (as well as your own), and to go eyeball-close with your line edits!
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The reality for speculative fiction zines and publishers is pretty damn terrible right now. I know many of us are struggling to keep it together, and they are too.
Read this, mourn what we lost, and, as much as you can, support the zines and publishers you love.
Read this, mourn what we lost, and, as much as you can, support the zines and publishers you love.
a post about Psychopomp in 2026
please read and share
thank you very much
please read and share
thank you very much
what's next for Psychopomp - PSYCHOPOMP.COM
what to expect from Psychopomp (and The Deadlands and Fantasy Magazine) in 2026.
psychopomp.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The reality for speculative fiction zines and publishers is pretty damn terrible right now. I know many of us are struggling to keep it together, and they are too.
Read this, mourn what we lost, and, as much as you can, support the zines and publishers you love.
Read this, mourn what we lost, and, as much as you can, support the zines and publishers you love.