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Strong Women, Strange Worlds
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Our mission is to elevate the voices of women and other underrepresented gender identity authors of science fiction, fantasy, and horror; to highlight stories featuring strong female and non-binary characters; and to share these stories with readers of all
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It's coming! A whole Saturday of wild literary fun, presented by your favorite organization that promotes women & nonbinary speculative fiction authors! Just look at that lineup! 👀

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Strong Women Strange Worlds HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA December 13, 2025 LIVE ON ZOOM (All times US/Canada Eastern) 10:00-10:55am MadLibs (This is your chance to participate in the creation of a new... masterpiece?) 11:00-11:55 Ghost Seance (Today's SW-SW authors channel those who came before us.) 12:00-12:55pm Speed-Date a Book (Which books will win your heart in these zany, high-speed pitches from authors?) 1:00-1:55 Holiday-Themed QuickReads (After all, QuickReads are what we do best!) 2:00-2:55 Improv Storytelling (We're just making it up as we go along.) 3:00-3:55 More MadLibs BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! Brand New Round Robin Stories by SW-SW Authors! Digital Giveaways! Unique Collection of Flash Fiction, Poetry, Art, and Recipes! Preregister now at StrongWomenStrangeWorlds.weebly.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Good morning, readers & writers! #goodmorning #reading #readers #writing #writers #books #booklovers
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November 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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November 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Did you ever play Mad Libs as a kid? Well, it's still fun as an adult! And it's the most fun with your favorite speculative fiction authors! Help them rewrite their masterpieces, but make it *WEIRD*!

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Mad Libs grid: Did you ever play Mad Libs as a kid? Well, it's still fun as an adult! And it's the most fun with your favorite speculative fiction authors! Help them rewrite their masterpieces, but make it *WEIRD*! Sign up below to be part of the fun! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-women-strange-worlds-33460611105
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Good morning, readers & writers! #goodmorning #reading #readers #writing #writers #books #booklovers
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November 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Giving Tuesday is coming on December 2nd...but you don't have to wait. We are completely nonprofit & run by volunteers; your donation goes to the services we use to bring you our videos & newsletter. Make it a regular thing or just once,we appreciate it!

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November 26, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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It's coming! A whole Saturday of wild literary fun, presented by your favorite organization that promotes women & nonbinary speculative fiction authors! Just look at that lineup! 👀

Register below to get the FREE link!

www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-wom...
Strong Women Strange Worlds HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA December 13, 2025 LIVE ON ZOOM (All times US/Canada Eastern) 10:00-10:55am MadLibs (This is your chance to participate in the creation of a new... masterpiece?) 11:00-11:55 Ghost Seance (Today's SW-SW authors channel those who came before us.) 12:00-12:55pm Speed-Date a Book (Which books will win your heart in these zany, high-speed pitches from authors?) 1:00-1:55 Holiday-Themed QuickReads (After all, QuickReads are what we do best!) 2:00-2:55 Improv Storytelling (We're just making it up as we go along.) 3:00-3:55 More MadLibs BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! Brand New Round Robin Stories by SW-SW Authors! Digital Giveaways! Unique Collection of Flash Fiction, Poetry, Art, and Recipes! Preregister now at Strong WomenStrangeWorlds.weebly.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Good morning, readers & writers! #goodmorning #reading #readers #writing #writers #books #booklovers
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November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Why should you attend our FREE twice-a-month online readings (starting again in January)?

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Strong Women Strange Worlds OUR LISTENERS ARE SAYING... "THIS IS AMAZING! I WANT TO BE AT EVERY ONE OF THESE." Join us for FREE First Friday-Third Thursday Quick Reads of scifi, fantasy, and horror by women and NB authors! Strong Women Strange Worlds OUR LISTENERS ARE SAYING... "I REALLY ENJOYED THE STORIES--THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL YOU DO IN SUPPORTING THESE AUTHORS." Join us for FREE First Friday-Third Thursday Quick Reads of scifi, fantasy, and horror by women and NB authors!
November 25, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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November 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Did you ever play Mad Libs as a kid? Well, it's still fun as an adult! And it's the most fun with your favorite speculative fiction authors! Help them rewrite their masterpieces, but make it *WEIRD*!

Sign up below to be part of the fun!

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November 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Good morning, readers & writers! #goodmorning #reading #readers #writing #writers #books #booklovers
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November 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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November 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Our Holiday Extravaganza is coming up fast! This week we're highlighting Speed-Date a Book. Have you ever wanted to date a book character (of course you have)? Well, here's the next best thing!

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presents Speed-Date a Book Which book will win your heart? Live On Zoom at 12:00 noon (EST) Just Part of our Year-End Holiday Extravaganza December 13, 10:00am-4:00pm (EST)
November 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Good morning, readers & writers! #goodmorning #reading #readers #writing #writers #books #booklovers
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November 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Fantasy writers, how do you world-build? Is it all done before you start writing, or do you add as you go? Do you have a world bible, or is it all in your head?
Pic of Boromir from the LOTR movies Caption: One does not simply build a fantasy world
November 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Good morning, readers & writers! #goodmorning #reading #readers #writing #writers #books #booklovers
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November 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Our Holiday Extravaganza is coming up fast! This week we're highlighting Speed-Date a Book. Have you ever wanted to date a book character (of course you have)? Well, here's the next best thing!

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presents Speed-Date a Book Which book will win your heart? Live On Zoom at 12:00 noon (EST) Just Part of our Year-End Holiday Extravaganza December 13, 10:00am-4:00pm (EST)
November 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Good morning, readers & writers! #goodmorning #reading #readers #writing #writers #books #booklovers
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November 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Did you know we have a newsletter? Yep, we will drop all the latest SWSW news right in your inbox. No spam, just the best of women & nonbinary authors writing speculative fiction! And all you have to do is sign up below!

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November 19, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Has this ever happened to you? How do you stave off the hordes? 😅
WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO SIT DOWN AND WRITE BUT EVERYONE AND THEIR MOTHER MESSAGES YOU! imgflip.com Pic: Jack Sparrow running from an angry mob
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Good morning, readers & writers! #goodmorning #reading #readers #writing #writers #books #booklovers
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November 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Which authors would you want in your basement...um, we mean for a nice cup of tea and a chat? 👀
Santa: What do you want for Christmas? Me: All my favorite authors in my basement Santa: Me: Santa: What did I tell you last year? Me: "That its kidnapping."
November 18, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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Our Holiday Extravaganza is coming up fast! This week we're highlighting Speed-Date a Book. Have you ever wanted to date a book character (of course you have)? Well, here's the next best thing!

strongwomenstrangeworlds.weebly.com/party-2025.html

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presents Speed-Date a Book Which book will win your heart? Live On Zoom at 12:00 noon (EST) Just Part of our Year-End Holiday Extravaganza December 13, 10:00am-4:00pm (EST)
November 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Good morning, readers & writers! #goodmorning #reading #readers #writing #writers #books #booklovers
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November 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM