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Dr Tiffani Angus
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Multi awards-shortlisted SFFH & non-fic author. Editor & typesetter. SPEC FIC FOR NEWBIES 3 coming 2026! https://linktr.ee/tiffaniangusauthor Leftie, feminist, ex academic, ally, anti-AI. she/her. Now 🇬🇧 was 🇺🇸
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Cover of Fanny: Being the True History of the Adventures of Fanny Hackabout-Jones by Erica Jong, published 1980. Cover shows a lacy white dress & petticoat being lifted to show a lady’s knee with a red satin garter around her thigh.
November 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Look at this absolute garbage.

I’ve cowritten three books with @vallescurarule.bsky.social that between them contain info, advice, and prompts to write 30 different horror subgenres and tropes. It’s NOT IMPOSSIBLE!! If you want to use AI, you’re NOT A WRITER! Go find another hobby!!
Image is of the Amazon page for “Writing Horror with AI” by James Blessinger
October 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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You want to write some horror? Grab your jack-o'-lantern & check out the multi-award finalist Spec Fic for Newbies Vol 2, full of info and activities to get you writing before Spooky Season is over! Out from @lunapress.bsky.social
Available in dead-tree & electronic form: linktr.ee/specficforne...
Background is a drawing of a black haunted house against a purple sky with lightning; the windows in the house glow purple. Text reads: Spec Fic for Newbies brings horror subgenres & tropes out of the dark! Folk Horror, Ghost Stories, Werewolves; Possessed, Haunted, and Cursed Items; Animals That Attack, Evil Children, Ecohorror, Gendercide, Places People Shouldn’t Go, Last Person Left Alive On the left is a book cover. The cover is medium blue on the top and bottom third with the center third black. In the top blue block are the authors’ names in yellow: Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan. In the middle black block is the main title in white: Spec Fic for Newbies Vol. 2. In the bottom blue block is the subtitle in yellow: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. Below the cover is the text: Shortlisted for multiple awards! At the bottom is a QR code and the Luna Press logo.
October 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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When writing a book, you have the opportunity to dedicate it to someone special to you, like a family member or significant other. But @vallescurarule.bsky.social and I dedicated Spec Fic for Newbies Vol 2 to cats in recognition of a writer's special relationship to their furry little house demon.
Background is blue on the left changing to green and then yellow on the right. Text at the top reads: The only multi-award shortlisted SFF/H writing guide that’s dedicated to cats. Yes, really! Below that is a graphic image of a black cat with wide eyes carrying a stack of blue, yellow, and blackbooks. On the right is a book cover: The cover is medium blue on the top and bottom third with the center third black. In the top blue block are the authors’ names in yellow: Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan. In the middle black block is the main title in white: Spec Fic for Newbies Vol. 2. In the bottom blue block is the subtitle in yellow: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. At the bottom are a QR code and the Luna Press logo.
October 14, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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And so it begins.
#ClarkeAwards
#Book1of?
October 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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YAY it's spooky season! 🎃

If you're looking to try your hand at writing horror, the multi-award-finalist SPEC FIC FOR NEWBIES Vol 1 is ready to help with everything from good ol' gothic to squirmy splatterpunk!

Widely available in paperback and ebook: linktr.ee/specficforne...
Background is black with shades of red in the shape of a skull. Text reads: Spec Fic for Newbies brings horror subgenres & tropes out of the dark! Gothic Horror, Supernatural Horror, Vampires, Psychological Horror, Body Horror , Zombies, Suburban Horror, Techno Horror, Splatterpunk, Cosmic Horror On the left is a book cover. The cover is split into thirds with the top and bottom third red and the center third black. Text on the top third reads: Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan in yellow font. The middle third reads: Spec Fic for Newbies in bold white font. And the bottom third reads: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror in yellow font. Below the cover is the text: Shortlisted for multiple awards! At the bottom is a QR code and the Luna Press logo.
October 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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A break from doomscrolling. And because Halloween and cheesy fangs are good for your mental health!
A orange, black and green bag of BAT FANGS cheesy snacks from M&S with a colorful illustration of a bat face with bright green and red eyes and a big toothy smile.
September 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Look what I made today!
I desperately needed to do something that wasn’t words.
September 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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While @vallescurarule.bsky.social and I work on Vol 3 (coming next Easter!), how about a look back at the SF covered in Vol 1? SPEC FIC FOR NEWBIES aims to give you everything you need to jump into writing a new (to you) subgenre or trope (along with silly jokes & puns!): linktr.ee/specficforne...
Background is a space view of bright meteors shooting towards a planet in colors of gold and brown. Text reads: Spec Fic for Newbies brings SF subgenres & tropes down to earth! Spaceships, Aliens, Big Dumb Objects, Military SF, Utopia, Dystopia, Apocalyptic Fiction, Cyberpunk, Solarpunk & Robots, Androids, and Artificial Intelligence On the left is a book cover. The cover is split into thirds with the top and bottom third red and the center third black. Text on the top third reads: Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan in yellow font. The middle third reads: Spec Fic for Newbies in bold white font. And the bottom third reads: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror in yellow font. Below the cover is the text: Shortlisted for multiple awards! At the bottom is a QR code and the Luna Press logo.
September 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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The title 'Big Dumb Objects' tends to get the most chuckles at in-person book events! But, hey, there are 9 more SF subgenres/tropes (along with another 20 for Fantasy & Horror) in the multi-awards finalist Vol 1 of SPEC FIC FOR NEWBIES from @lunapress.bsky.social. Order: linktr.ee/specficforne...
Background is a space view of bright meteors shooting towards a planet in colors of gold and brown. Text reads: Spec Fic for Newbies brings SF subgenres & tropes down to earth! Spaceships, Aliens, Big Dumb Objects; Robots, Androids, and Artificial Intelligence; Military SF, Utopia, Dystopia, Apocalyptic Fiction, Cyberpunk, Solarpunk On the left is a book cover. The cover is split into thirds with the top and bottom third red and the center third black. Text on the top third reads: Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan in yellow font. The middle third reads: Spec Fic for Newbies in bold white font. And the bottom third reads: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror in yellow font. Below the cover is the text: Shortlisted for multiple awards! At the bottom is a QR code and the Luna Press logo.
August 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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AI is a trope in science fiction stories, not a way to *write* said stories! We believe in people writing from the heart.

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The meme has four squares: The upper left is singer Drake hiding his face behind his hand. To the right is the text "Using AI to come up with ideas and write a story because you don't know where to start." The lower left is singer Drake smiling and pointing towards the bottom right square that contains the text "Checking out SPEC FIC FOR NEWBIES to learn about the genres you want to write, find inspiration, and try them out! Along the bottom of the image are the covers for Spec Fic for Newbies volume 1 and volume two plus a QR code.
August 15, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Where I’ll be tomorrow in Stowmarket with copies of Spec Fic for Newbies 1 & 2 and the 2nd edition of Threading the Labyrinth. If you’re looking for something fun and SFF related, stop by!
Foreword Festival Fringe Literature Book Fair Line-up Earth Island Books Urban Pigs Press Hinterland Non-Fiction Ministry of Lies Jackie Carreira AJ Deans Salo Press Josh Winning Tiffani Angus Trilby Black Matt Adcick Virginia Betts John Peel Centre, Saturday August 16th, 11-4
August 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Thinking of writing a Fantasy story? Spec Fic for Newbies vol 2, the second book in the multi-award-shortlisted writing-guide series, is here to help with 10 subgenres and tropes! @lunapress.bsky.social @vallescurarule.bsky.social
Widely available in paperback & ebook: linktr.ee/specficforne...
Background is a silhouette of a dragon’s head in flames. Text reads: Spec Fic for Newbies conjures up Fantasy subgenres & tropes! Mythic (aka Mythological) Fantasy, Fairies, The Goblin Market, Enchanted Clothing, Dragons, Cryptozoology, Body Swapping, Portal Fantasy, Carnivalesque, Comedic Fantasy On the left is a book cover. The cover is medium blue on the top and bottom third with the center third black. In the top blue block are the authors’ names in yellow: Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan. In the middle black block is the main title in white: Spec Fic for Newbies Vol. 2. In the bottom blue block is the subtitle in yellow: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. Below the cover is the text: Shortlisted for multiple awards! At the bottom is a QR code and the Luna Press logo.
August 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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August 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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The comments are giving me
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August 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Spooky season is not soon enough! But if you're looking to try writing a new HORROR subgenre or trope, SPEC FIC FOR NEWBIES vols 1 and 2 are here to help! They're also full of silly jokes & puns. Because why not.
linktr.ee/specficforne...
Background is a drawing of a black haunted house against a purple sky with lightning; the windows in the house glow purple. Text reads: Spec Fic for Newbies brings horror subgenres & tropes out of the dark! Folk Horror, Ghost Stories, Werewolves; Possessed, Haunted, and Cursed Items; Animals That Attack, Evil Children, Ecohorror, Gendercide, Places People Shouldn’t Go, Last Person Left Alive On the left is a book cover. The cover is medium blue on the top and bottom third with the center third black. In the top blue block are the authors’ names in yellow: Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan. In the middle black block is the main title in white: Spec Fic for Newbies Vol. 2. In the bottom blue block is the subtitle in yellow: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. Below the cover is the text: Shortlisted for multiple awards! At the bottom is a QR code and the Luna Press logo.
July 31, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Thinking of diving into some science fiction writing? We cover 10 subgenres & major tropes in *Spec Fic for Newbies 2*, the second stand-alone book in the multi-award-finalist writing-guide series from @lunapress.bsky.social
linktr.ee/specficforne...
Background is a dark blue view of space with a light blue spiral nebula design. Text reads: Spec Fic for Newbies brings SF subgenres & tropes down to earth! Space Opera, Astronauts, First Contact, Climate Fiction, Pandemic Fiction, Uplifted Animals, Submarine Stories, Mysterious Islands, Biopunk, The Multiverse On the left is a book cover. The cover is medium blue on the top and bottom third with the center third black. In the top blue block are the authors’ names in yellow: Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan. In the middle black block is the main title in white: Spec Fic for Newbies Vol. 2. In the bottom blue block is the subtitle in yellow: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. Below the cover is the text: Shortlisted for multiple awards! At the bottom is a QR code and the Luna Press logo.
July 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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With Spec Fic for Newbies, there's no need to wait for Vol 3 (coming spring 2026!) before checking out Vols 1 & 2 because they *don't* build on each other! Find links to their different tables of contents, reviews, and where to buy in paperback or ebook:
linktr.ee/specficforne...
Background is outer space with many stars and bright a galaxy spinning in the center. Text reads: You don’t have to feel lost in space with Spec Fic for Newbies. You don’t have to read vol 1 before you pick up vol 2. There are two book covers. On the left: The cover is split into thirds with the top and bottom third red and the center third black. Text on the top third reads Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan in yellow font. The middle third reads Spec Fic for Newbies in bold white font. And the bottom third reads A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror in yellow font. On the right: The cover is medium blue on the top and bottom third with the center third black. In the top blue block are the authors’ names in yellow: Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan. In the middle black block is the main title in white: Spec Fic for Newbies Vol. 2. In the bottom blue block is the subtitle in yellow: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. In the center are a QR code and the Luna Press logo.
July 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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No cheating. Your last saved celebrity photo is your therapist. Who is it?

Ummm
Yeah…
🧛🏻🩸
July 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Let's see ... dragons, vampires, witches, robots, apocalyptic fiction, military SF, body horror, evil children, space opera, steampunk, high fantasy, and so many more. A history of each with suggested viewing & reading, cool stuff, pitfalls to avoid & activities to try.
linktr.ee/specficforne...
Background is a greenish blue on the left gradually changing to a brighter light green on the right. The text reads: Whether your jam is fantasy, science fiction or horror, Spec Fic for Newbies has the subgenre or trope you’re looking for. [Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Horror are all in different fonts that match their theme] Text continues: See the Tables of Contents on Luna Press’s page for more! There are two book covers. On the left: The cover is split into thirds with the top and bottom third red and the center third black. Text on the top third reads Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan in yellow font. The middle third reads Spec Fic for Newbies in bold white font. And the bottom third reads A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror in yellow font. On the right: The cover is medium blue on the top and bottom third with the center third black. In the top blue block are the authors’ names in yellow: Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan. In the middle black block is the main title in white: Spec Fic for Newbies Vol. 2. In the bottom blue block is the subtitle in yellow: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. In the center are a QR code and the Luna Press logo.
July 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Thinking of writing a Fantasy story? We cover 10 subgenres and tropes in *Spec Fic for Newbies 1*, the first stand-alone book in the multi-award-nominated writing-guide series from
@lunapress.bsky.social
Widely available in paperback and ebook: linktr.ee/specficforne...
Background is a castle dungeon with stone walls, a candle in a sconce on each side, and an iron gate. Text reads: Spec Fic for Newbies conjures up Fantasy subgenres & tropes! Folktales and Fairy Tales, Witches, High Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Grimdark, Historical Fantasy, Steampunk, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Time Travel On the left is a book cover. The cover is split into thirds with the top and bottom third red and the center third black. Text on the top third reads: Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan in yellow font. The middle third reads: Spec Fic for Newbies in bold white font. And the bottom third reads: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror in yellow font. Below the cover is the text: Shortlisted for multiple awards! At the bottom is a QR code and the Luna Press logo.
July 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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If you see this post, post a #vampire and pass it on!

Rockstar Lestat is coming soon!
Photo of Lestat from the TV series Interview with the Vampire. Lestat is in his rockstar phase with shoulder-length wavy blonde hair, sitting in a high-backed black chair, and wearing a silver chain netting shirt over a white fabric shirt and brown-frame sunglasses. His hand is bloody and he’s got a finger in his mouth.
July 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Thinking of writing a Horror story? We cover 10 subgenres and tropes in *Spec Fic for Newbies 1*, the first stand-alone book in the multi-award-nominated writing-guide series from @lunapress.bsky.social !
Available everywhere! Follow the QR code.
Background is black with shades of red in the shape of a skull. Text reads: Spec Fic for Newbies brings horror subgenres & tropes out of the dark! With 10 per book, volume 1 covers: Gothic Horror, Supernatural Horror, Vampires, Psychological Horror, Body Horror , Zombies, Suburban Horror, Techno Horror, Splatterpunk, Cosmic Horror On the left is a book cover. The cover is split into thirds with the top and bottom third red and the center third black. Text on the top third reads: Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan in yellow font. The middle third reads: Spec Fic for Newbies in bold white font. And the bottom third reads: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror in yellow font. Below the cover is the text: Shortlisted for multiple awards! At the bottom is a QR code and the Luna Press logo.
July 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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The SPEC FIC FOR NEWBIES series, a sort of one-stop shopping* for writing SFF/H, has made another awards shortlist. W00t!
Available all over the place: linktr.ee/specficforne...

*also full of silly jokes
The background is a medium purple with a slightly transparent half-moon (rising). Three yellow stars are placed randomly on the image. Text reads: BFS Finalist for Best Non-Fiction! Looks at 30 (more) subgenres and major tropes of SFF/H. Full of history, recommended reading & viewing, practical writing advice, and activities for each entry. See what all the fuss is about! One the right is a book cover. The cover is medium blue on the top and bottom third with the center third black. In the top blue block are the authors’ names in yellow: Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan. In the middle black block is the main title in white: Spec Fic for Newbies Vol. 2. In the bottom blue block is the subtitle in yellow: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. At the bottom are a QR code and the Luna Press logo.
July 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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It starts with "For all the cats who are lucky enough to 'own' a writer" but you'll have to look inside a copy to see the rest! Oh, and you'll also find 30 *more* subgenres and tropes complete with a history, practical writing advice, and activities to get you started. Find ToCs on Luna's page!
Background is blue on the left changing to green and then yellow on the right. Text at the top reads: The only multi-award shortlisted SFF/H writing guide that’s dedicated to cats. Yes, really! Below that is a graphic image of a black cat with wide eyes carrying a stack of blue, yellow, and blackbooks. On the right is a book cover: The cover is medium blue on the top and bottom third with the center third black. In the top blue block are the authors’ names in yellow: Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan. In the middle black block is the main title in white: Spec Fic for Newbies Vol. 2. In the bottom blue block is the subtitle in yellow: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing More Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. At the bottom are a QR code and the Luna Press logo.
July 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM