Ash
@thatzashie.bsky.social
Swords and Sorcery Lover| Collector of pulps| Cats and one old dog | occasional writing workshop assistant she/her
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Ash
@thatzashie.bsky.social
· Jun 21
Just a little collage of my collection favorites so far. 3 years into collecting!
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I was on @krclradio.bsky.social's RadioActive to talk about the Utah Book Awards and BattleTech: A Question of Survival, which won this the 2025 Utah Book Award in the Speculative Fiction Category: krcl.org/blog/radioac...
RadioACTive Celebrates 2025 Utah Book Award Authors
Wednesday, Nov. 19: Nick @ 6 talks with the Utah writers behind Wat Kept Playing (illustrated and Children Utah Great Reads Selection), Battletech: A Question of Survival (speculative fiction), Path of Light (memoir and Adult Utah ...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I was on @krclradio.bsky.social's RadioActive to talk about the Utah Book Awards and BattleTech: A Question of Survival, which won this the 2025 Utah Book Award in the Speculative Fiction Category: krcl.org/blog/radioac...
Everything @minillajovovich.bsky.social writes is 🔥🔥🔥 100/10. Go read it.
No one will ever accuse ME of not being loud enough!
"Hedging Your Bets" and "Staku-ra's Hoard" are the ones with trans leads but 90% of my shit is free so peep them all why dontcha! (i'm sure the math checks out, I'm a write good girl not a count good girl)
"Hedging Your Bets" and "Staku-ra's Hoard" are the ones with trans leads but 90% of my shit is free so peep them all why dontcha! (i'm sure the math checks out, I'm a write good girl not a count good girl)
November 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Everything @minillajovovich.bsky.social writes is 🔥🔥🔥 100/10. Go read it.
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The Chain Story Project just released its TENTH free fiction offering.
Head over there now and, for FREE, you can get my brand new story Blood for the River.
(Please like and share. Sharing is a HUGE help. Thank you.)
chainstorycore.com
Head over there now and, for FREE, you can get my brand new story Blood for the River.
(Please like and share. Sharing is a HUGE help. Thank you.)
chainstorycore.com
The Chain Story
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November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The Chain Story Project just released its TENTH free fiction offering.
Head over there now and, for FREE, you can get my brand new story Blood for the River.
(Please like and share. Sharing is a HUGE help. Thank you.)
chainstorycore.com
Head over there now and, for FREE, you can get my brand new story Blood for the River.
(Please like and share. Sharing is a HUGE help. Thank you.)
chainstorycore.com
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Kate's work is brilliant. If you've not read her, here's a perfect place to begin. (then grab her novels and call in sick for a fortnight.) You won't want to put them down.
An older medic with scant resources fights to support her community as they survive life behind the company wall.
"Barnacle" by @kateelliottsff.bsky.social is out now at Reactor!!
Art by @juanbernabeu.bsky.social
Edited by @watership-up.bsky.social
"Barnacle" by @kateelliottsff.bsky.social is out now at Reactor!!
Art by @juanbernabeu.bsky.social
Edited by @watership-up.bsky.social
Barnacle - Reactor
An older medic with scant resources fights to support her community as they survive life behind the company wall.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Kate's work is brilliant. If you've not read her, here's a perfect place to begin. (then grab her novels and call in sick for a fortnight.) You won't want to put them down.
The neighborhood kids have told me I am the best house because I have full sized candy. I have had promises to not throw things at my house. I have won the hearts of the kids I guess.
November 1, 2025 at 2:41 AM
The neighborhood kids have told me I am the best house because I have full sized candy. I have had promises to not throw things at my house. I have won the hearts of the kids I guess.
In honor of spooky season. Throwback to when I planned an event with R.L. Stine and he was very nice and gave the most sensible writing advice.
October 29, 2025 at 11:55 PM
In honor of spooky season. Throwback to when I planned an event with R.L. Stine and he was very nice and gave the most sensible writing advice.
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Are you a writer struggling with a new project or stuck where to go next? I’m opening my schedule for a limited number of private coaching clients, just bring your goals and questions! Interested? Send me a note here chantelleaimee.com/contact, if your project is a fit, I’ll do free initial consult.
October 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Are you a writer struggling with a new project or stuck where to go next? I’m opening my schedule for a limited number of private coaching clients, just bring your goals and questions! Interested? Send me a note here chantelleaimee.com/contact, if your project is a fit, I’ll do free initial consult.
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Thank you so much to @captainaction.bsky.social and @comicsbeat.bsky.social for such a fantastic review, and, particularly, for appreciating Tess' costume. "Anyone taking issue with it probably doesn’t believe in the Great Pumpkin, either."
Wednesday Comics Reviews: Why DICK TRACY works surprisingly well with Halloween, and more
The Dick Tracy Halloween Special one-shot leads out pre-Halloween Wednesday Comics Review column, which also features much more!
www.comicsbeat.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Thank you so much to @captainaction.bsky.social and @comicsbeat.bsky.social for such a fantastic review, and, particularly, for appreciating Tess' costume. "Anyone taking issue with it probably doesn’t believe in the Great Pumpkin, either."
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Out today, The Dick Tracy Halloween Special, with my story, "Witchsplaining," the FIRST EVER with an all-female creative team, including @wksahadewa.bsky.social @emilianapinna.bsky.social @longtalljodie.com, wherever comics are sold! Tons of thanks to @madcavestudios.com & @alexsegura.bsky.social!
October 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Out today, The Dick Tracy Halloween Special, with my story, "Witchsplaining," the FIRST EVER with an all-female creative team, including @wksahadewa.bsky.social @emilianapinna.bsky.social @longtalljodie.com, wherever comics are sold! Tons of thanks to @madcavestudios.com & @alexsegura.bsky.social!
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Two days left!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hyb...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hyb...
October 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Two days left!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hyb...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hyb...
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It's New Book Day! Naturally I have a new newsletter with LOTS of stuff in it for you to know: mailchi.mp/a29b16f48993...
October 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It's New Book Day! Naturally I have a new newsletter with LOTS of stuff in it for you to know: mailchi.mp/a29b16f48993...
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I don't know what your weekend plans are, but I'm going to get myself out to BLACK PHONE 2, and then listen to ALL THE ASH WE LEAVE BEHIND. This is an #AllCargillWeekend
So maybe horror isn't your thing. My latest SCIENCE FICTION novella, ALL THE ASH WE LEAVE BEHIND, is available as an audiobook from Simon & Schuster wherever you get your audiobooks! Hope y'all love it.
October 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I don't know what your weekend plans are, but I'm going to get myself out to BLACK PHONE 2, and then listen to ALL THE ASH WE LEAVE BEHIND. This is an #AllCargillWeekend
I lost my old man Willie Nelson last night. We met when he was 5 and had a great 12 years together. Best $50 I ever spent. A connoisseur of Doritos who needed at least 3 blankets and two pillows to feel his best. I love him a lot and he will be missed 💔.
October 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I lost my old man Willie Nelson last night. We met when he was 5 and had a great 12 years together. Best $50 I ever spent. A connoisseur of Doritos who needed at least 3 blankets and two pillows to feel his best. I love him a lot and he will be missed 💔.
My stress is through the roof right now so I made cultured butter and buttermilk.
October 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
My stress is through the roof right now so I made cultured butter and buttermilk.
I tried to learn Japanese in college. I did not do very well BUT met some wonderful people like Tracy who is publishing this lovely book all on her own. Take a look and support! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tra...
A Bird Among Wolves: Deluxe Hardcover Special Edition
Epic Fantasy. Dark forests. Morally gray heroes. A tale of loyalty, betrayal, and found family — in illustrated special editions.
www.kickstarter.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I tried to learn Japanese in college. I did not do very well BUT met some wonderful people like Tracy who is publishing this lovely book all on her own. Take a look and support! www.kickstarter.com/projects/tra...
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I am once again calling on state governors to mobilize their National Guards to escort congressmembers into ICE facilities so they can DO THEIR LAWFULLY ASSIGNED FEDERAL DUTIES
Federal agents are overtly abusing their power to try to intimidate advocates and elected officials. We need ICE out of Illinois immediately and justice for people like Ald. Jessie Fuentes who are defending their communities.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/03/f...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/03/f...
Federal Agents Handcuff Chicago Alderperson At Hospital ER
In another incident caught on video Friday, federal agents inside a car randomly threw tear gas into a Logan Square street while people — including a 2-year-old — were outside nearby.
blockclubchicago.org
October 3, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I am once again calling on state governors to mobilize their National Guards to escort congressmembers into ICE facilities so they can DO THEIR LAWFULLY ASSIGNED FEDERAL DUTIES
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Thrilled to be the first woman EVER to write a full issue of Dick Tracy—my issue, "Witchsplaining" (with an all female creative team!) will be out 10/29! @madcavestudios.com @comicsbeat.bsky.social @alexsegura.bsky.social @emilianapinna.bsky.social @wksahadewa.bsky.social @michaelmoreci.bsky.social
Interview: Chantelle Aimée Osman on the DICK TRACY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
Interview: Chantelle Aimée Osman on the DICK TRACY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
www.comicsbeat.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Thrilled to be the first woman EVER to write a full issue of Dick Tracy—my issue, "Witchsplaining" (with an all female creative team!) will be out 10/29! @madcavestudios.com @comicsbeat.bsky.social @alexsegura.bsky.social @emilianapinna.bsky.social @wksahadewa.bsky.social @michaelmoreci.bsky.social
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The Chain Story Project has just released a new story, this one by @swankmotron.com, set in his St. Agatha mystery series.
(Please click through, like, enjoy and RePost. That helps the project so much. #freefiction FTW.
www.chainstorycore.com/blog/free-fi...
(Please click through, like, enjoy and RePost. That helps the project so much. #freefiction FTW.
www.chainstorycore.com/blog/free-fi...
Free fiction, Round Eight — The Chain Story
For our eighth offering of free fiction, we invite you to enjoy Bryan Young’s thrilling story, The Monastery Plot.
www.chainstorycore.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The Chain Story Project has just released a new story, this one by @swankmotron.com, set in his St. Agatha mystery series.
(Please click through, like, enjoy and RePost. That helps the project so much. #freefiction FTW.
www.chainstorycore.com/blog/free-fi...
(Please click through, like, enjoy and RePost. That helps the project so much. #freefiction FTW.
www.chainstorycore.com/blog/free-fi...
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Remember remember this 1st of October
Your speculative fiction plot
I see no reason
This submission season
Not to add to the ones that we’ve got!
(Submissions are open until the 15th of October) translunartravelerslounge.com/submissions/
Your speculative fiction plot
I see no reason
This submission season
Not to add to the ones that we’ve got!
(Submissions are open until the 15th of October) translunartravelerslounge.com/submissions/
Submissions
Broadly defined, the type of fiction we are looking for is “fun”. [Go to Submissions]
translunartravelerslounge.com
October 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Remember remember this 1st of October
Your speculative fiction plot
I see no reason
This submission season
Not to add to the ones that we’ve got!
(Submissions are open until the 15th of October) translunartravelerslounge.com/submissions/
Your speculative fiction plot
I see no reason
This submission season
Not to add to the ones that we’ve got!
(Submissions are open until the 15th of October) translunartravelerslounge.com/submissions/
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SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!
...for BRAVE NEW WEIRD Vol. 4, our annual collection of the best **PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED** New Weird Horror of the year.
Eligibility window: stories published between 31st October 2024 and 31st October 2025.
All the deets here:
tenebrouspress.com/blog/2025/10...
...for BRAVE NEW WEIRD Vol. 4, our annual collection of the best **PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED** New Weird Horror of the year.
Eligibility window: stories published between 31st October 2024 and 31st October 2025.
All the deets here:
tenebrouspress.com/blog/2025/10...
Submissions open for Brave New Weird volume 4 — tenebrous press
REMINDER: THIS IS FOR ELIGIBLE REPRINTS ONLY Tenebrous Press presents the FOURTH (!!!) Annual Brave New Weird Awards—to reward and promote this unique blend of genres—and its accompanying antholog...
tenebrouspress.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!
...for BRAVE NEW WEIRD Vol. 4, our annual collection of the best **PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED** New Weird Horror of the year.
Eligibility window: stories published between 31st October 2024 and 31st October 2025.
All the deets here:
tenebrouspress.com/blog/2025/10...
...for BRAVE NEW WEIRD Vol. 4, our annual collection of the best **PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED** New Weird Horror of the year.
Eligibility window: stories published between 31st October 2024 and 31st October 2025.
All the deets here:
tenebrouspress.com/blog/2025/10...
Check this out!
BATTLEBORN just broke 9k - and with our next stretch goal firmly in sight, what say we sweeten the pot?
ALL backers of BATTLEBORN will get digital copies of the first 4 issues of ANVIL - and a few other goodies, too - to help you get a taste for our team's work!
www.indiegogo.com/projects/bat...
ALL backers of BATTLEBORN will get digital copies of the first 4 issues of ANVIL - and a few other goodies, too - to help you get a taste for our team's work!
www.indiegogo.com/projects/bat...
September 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Check this out!
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“Show us your warrant!”
“Ma’am, you’ve been watching too many movies. We’ll show you the warrant after we’re done.” 🤔
*busts in the door with babies crying*
“Ma’am, you’ve been watching too many movies. We’ll show you the warrant after we’re done.” 🤔
*busts in the door with babies crying*
September 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
“Show us your warrant!”
“Ma’am, you’ve been watching too many movies. We’ll show you the warrant after we’re done.” 🤔
*busts in the door with babies crying*
“Ma’am, you’ve been watching too many movies. We’ll show you the warrant after we’re done.” 🤔
*busts in the door with babies crying*
I made tortillas and of course burnt my fingers 🙃also I couldn’t find my tortilla towels so don’t judge the paper towel situation.
September 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I made tortillas and of course burnt my fingers 🙃also I couldn’t find my tortilla towels so don’t judge the paper towel situation.
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I've got a few signed copies of @michaelastackpole.bsky.social's Lethal Heritage to randomly give away to someone signed up for my newsletter over the next few editions. Sign up and it could be yours. (Sorry, I can only ship to the US, but that's not my fault right now) mailchi.mp/bd13f8c016fa...
Bryan Young's newsletter
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September 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I've got a few signed copies of @michaelastackpole.bsky.social's Lethal Heritage to randomly give away to someone signed up for my newsletter over the next few editions. Sign up and it could be yours. (Sorry, I can only ship to the US, but that's not my fault right now) mailchi.mp/bd13f8c016fa...