Wren Handman - 📖A Midnight So Deadly📚 is out now!
@wrenhandman.bsky.social
Freelancer writer and editor and co-founder of Ludic Lemur. I write mostly spec fic, often queer, always a grand old time! Novels, scripts, videogames maybe a poem or two. She/her. https://wrenhandman.com/novels/
We just launched our Kickstarter campaign for a video game version of the beloved roleplaying game Monsterhearts. You play a teen monster in a small town. Check it out!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...
Monsterhearts: Welcome to Drowned Lake
A Card-Based RPG About the Messy Lives of Teenage Monsters
www.kickstarter.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:28 AM
We just launched our Kickstarter campaign for a video game version of the beloved roleplaying game Monsterhearts. You play a teen monster in a small town. Check it out!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...
Having a great time at Full Indie, there have been some great talks already.
September 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Having a great time at Full Indie, there have been some great talks already.
Telling an author to their face that they should get someone else to finish their work is WILD and so rude (Martin/Sanderson discourse), but I'm surprised by how many people think this is a hot take.
We've made this joke in our household for years. It's sort of obvious?
We've made this joke in our household for years. It's sort of obvious?
August 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Telling an author to their face that they should get someone else to finish their work is WILD and so rude (Martin/Sanderson discourse), but I'm surprised by how many people think this is a hot take.
We've made this joke in our household for years. It's sort of obvious?
We've made this joke in our household for years. It's sort of obvious?
I've decided to start replying to all of those spam messages about women looking for love with a plea to buy my book. I'll let you know how it goes.
August 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I've decided to start replying to all of those spam messages about women looking for love with a plea to buy my book. I'll let you know how it goes.
I was going to say something about the new Sublime song but I already insulted all of Saskatchewan making a joke about music this week so I should probably stop while I'm ahead.
August 20, 2025 at 4:58 AM
I was going to say something about the new Sublime song but I already insulted all of Saskatchewan making a joke about music this week so I should probably stop while I'm ahead.
Okay counterpoint: what if I eat a whole ton of it and I become Shrimpwoman?
The FDA warns public not to eat, sell or serve certain Great Value raw frozen shrimp sold at Walmart due to possible contamination a radioactive isotope
FDA warns public not to eat possibly radioactive shrimp sold at Walmart
The FDA is warning the public not to eat, sell or serve certain Great Value raw frozen shrimp sold at Walmart due to possible contamination with Cesium-137.
abcnews.link
August 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Okay counterpoint: what if I eat a whole ton of it and I become Shrimpwoman?
Oh my god the exchange rate. 😩 We spent $51 CDN on two burritos and two sodas at WorldCon.
August 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Oh my god the exchange rate. 😩 We spent $51 CDN on two burritos and two sodas at WorldCon.
How come some vegetables I can buy the exact amount I need but other vegetables they're like no, fuck you, I decide how many cherry tomatoes you need, Sharon.
August 19, 2025 at 2:32 AM
How come some vegetables I can buy the exact amount I need but other vegetables they're like no, fuck you, I decide how many cherry tomatoes you need, Sharon.
I swear if one more person at a literary event insults Twilight like it somehow makes them cool... (1/3)
August 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I swear if one more person at a literary event insults Twilight like it somehow makes them cool... (1/3)
Thanks to the amazing folks at printedges.com, I now have GORGEOUS hardcover copies of Havoc & Happiness WITH PRINTED EDGES! (And they are ON SALE because Amazon said so?)
Image is a mockup, I don't have actual copies in hand yet but should be similar to that!!!
www.amazon.ca/Havoc-Happin...
Image is a mockup, I don't have actual copies in hand yet but should be similar to that!!!
www.amazon.ca/Havoc-Happin...
August 18, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Thanks to the amazing folks at printedges.com, I now have GORGEOUS hardcover copies of Havoc & Happiness WITH PRINTED EDGES! (And they are ON SALE because Amazon said so?)
Image is a mockup, I don't have actual copies in hand yet but should be similar to that!!!
www.amazon.ca/Havoc-Happin...
Image is a mockup, I don't have actual copies in hand yet but should be similar to that!!!
www.amazon.ca/Havoc-Happin...
I've got a coffee chat where people can sign up to talk to me for an hour and no one has signed up and I'm hoping no one walks in because I'm desperate to go to a Leigh Bardugo reading. 😂
August 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I've got a coffee chat where people can sign up to talk to me for an hour and no one has signed up and I'm hoping no one walks in because I'm desperate to go to a Leigh Bardugo reading. 😂
I've got a coffee chat tomorrow at 10:30 and I can't decide if it's scarier if no one shows up or if people actually do. 😂
August 17, 2025 at 6:14 AM
I've got a coffee chat tomorrow at 10:30 and I can't decide if it's scarier if no one shows up or if people actually do. 😂
Congratulations to all the Hugo winners!! I've got a big new to read list, don't I?
August 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Congratulations to all the Hugo winners!! I've got a big new to read list, don't I?
Woooo our team Baby's First WorldCon came in third in trivia - despite scoring ZERO points on the round about the Hugos. 😂😂
What do you mean Victor Hugo didn't start the Hugo awards??
What do you mean Victor Hugo didn't start the Hugo awards??
August 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Woooo our team Baby's First WorldCon came in third in trivia - despite scoring ZERO points on the round about the Hugos. 😂😂
What do you mean Victor Hugo didn't start the Hugo awards??
What do you mean Victor Hugo didn't start the Hugo awards??
WorldCon panel and the moderator didn't show up. Props to the amazing panelists who touched it out and made it work!
I had the same thing happen on our panel yesterday morning and we pulled through, but it's a nerve wracking experience facing a room full of people with no plan!!
I had the same thing happen on our panel yesterday morning and we pulled through, but it's a nerve wracking experience facing a room full of people with no plan!!
August 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
WorldCon panel and the moderator didn't show up. Props to the amazing panelists who touched it out and made it work!
I had the same thing happen on our panel yesterday morning and we pulled through, but it's a nerve wracking experience facing a room full of people with no plan!!
I had the same thing happen on our panel yesterday morning and we pulled through, but it's a nerve wracking experience facing a room full of people with no plan!!
Pleased to report dancing was excellent, as was the Martha Wells Q&A. What a meteoric rise, and so well deserved!
August 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Pleased to report dancing was excellent, as was the Martha Wells Q&A. What a meteoric rise, and so well deserved!
WorldCon has been SO GREAT so far! I've done three panels, all of which have gone so well, and had really great conversations.
And tonight we're dancing at the Timely Whimey Ball!
And tonight we're dancing at the Timely Whimey Ball!
August 15, 2025 at 2:30 AM
WorldCon has been SO GREAT so far! I've done three panels, all of which have gone so well, and had really great conversations.
And tonight we're dancing at the Timely Whimey Ball!
And tonight we're dancing at the Timely Whimey Ball!
Curious about what justice looks like from the bench? My aunt Suzanne Handman just published a memoir about her years as a Canadian judge!
She shares lots of fascinating details about what it's like to preside and interesting cases she sat. Check it out!
www.indigo.ca/en-ca/madam-...
She shares lots of fascinating details about what it's like to preside and interesting cases she sat. Check it out!
www.indigo.ca/en-ca/madam-...
Madam Justice: An Inside Look Book By Suzanne Handman, ('tp') | Indigo
Buy the book Madam Justice: An Inside Look by suzanne handman at Indigo
www.indigo.ca
July 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Curious about what justice looks like from the bench? My aunt Suzanne Handman just published a memoir about her years as a Canadian judge!
She shares lots of fascinating details about what it's like to preside and interesting cases she sat. Check it out!
www.indigo.ca/en-ca/madam-...
She shares lots of fascinating details about what it's like to preside and interesting cases she sat. Check it out!
www.indigo.ca/en-ca/madam-...
I've been hard at work on this for months, and we're finally ready to unveil our Kickstarter - coming to you Oct 1!
It's time to embrace your inner monster!
The mysteries of Drowned Lake run deep. Your only hope to uncover them is to take hold of the darkness within, but beware, lest it consume you.
#ttrpg #indiegamedev #queergames #monsterdesign #tabletoprpg #devlog #indiegame #gamedev #lgbtgames #blueskygames
The mysteries of Drowned Lake run deep. Your only hope to uncover them is to take hold of the darkness within, but beware, lest it consume you.
#ttrpg #indiegamedev #queergames #monsterdesign #tabletoprpg #devlog #indiegame #gamedev #lgbtgames #blueskygames
July 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I've been hard at work on this for months, and we're finally ready to unveil our Kickstarter - coming to you Oct 1!
Reposted by Wren Handman - 📖A Midnight So Deadly📚 is out now!
I was talking with a close friend last night about the darkest period of my life and I'd just like to tell you what I wish someone had told me then --
Not selling a lot of comics or books and not making much money doesn't mean you've failed. Not making more comics or books means you've failed.
Not selling a lot of comics or books and not making much money doesn't mean you've failed. Not making more comics or books means you've failed.
July 14, 2025 at 11:40 AM
I was talking with a close friend last night about the darkest period of my life and I'd just like to tell you what I wish someone had told me then --
Not selling a lot of comics or books and not making much money doesn't mean you've failed. Not making more comics or books means you've failed.
Not selling a lot of comics or books and not making much money doesn't mean you've failed. Not making more comics or books means you've failed.
Anyone have a good starter pack for pretty art or one for comedians?
July 12, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Anyone have a good starter pack for pretty art or one for comedians?
How do I teach Bluesky that I'm Canadian?
July 12, 2025 at 6:41 AM
How do I teach Bluesky that I'm Canadian?
Happy Canada Day! As a Canadian writing books, I often choose to set them in the US. It's the largest English-speaking market, which means a lot of my readers are from there.
A Midnight So Deadly is my first novel set I'm Canada. Writing this book felt like coming home.
A Midnight So Deadly is my first novel set I'm Canada. Writing this book felt like coming home.
July 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Happy Canada Day! As a Canadian writing books, I often choose to set them in the US. It's the largest English-speaking market, which means a lot of my readers are from there.
A Midnight So Deadly is my first novel set I'm Canada. Writing this book felt like coming home.
A Midnight So Deadly is my first novel set I'm Canada. Writing this book felt like coming home.
My dear friend is helping to run a fundraising effort in a small town in Malawi. She's good people, they're good people, check it out and consider donating!
gofund.me/53d79286
gofund.me/53d79286
Donate to Karonga Thrives, organized by Amy E. G. Fox
The Ruvuwo cooperative needs to build a community building to provide trades education and sell local pr… Amy E. G. Fox needs your support for Karonga Thrives
gofund.me
June 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
My dear friend is helping to run a fundraising effort in a small town in Malawi. She's good people, they're good people, check it out and consider donating!
gofund.me/53d79286
gofund.me/53d79286
Our team over at Ludic Lemur made an audio game experiment. It's totally free! Check it out!
www.ludiclemur.com/calm-the-storm
ludiclemur.itch.io/calm-the-storm
store.steampowered.com/app/3784690/... (page up to wishlist, game coming soon)
And the trailer: youtu.be/-grAKYBU39U
www.ludiclemur.com/calm-the-storm
ludiclemur.itch.io/calm-the-storm
store.steampowered.com/app/3784690/... (page up to wishlist, game coming soon)
And the trailer: youtu.be/-grAKYBU39U
Calm the Storm by Ludic Lemur, kalevtait
A narrative, interactive podcast
ludiclemur.itch.io
June 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Our team over at Ludic Lemur made an audio game experiment. It's totally free! Check it out!
www.ludiclemur.com/calm-the-storm
ludiclemur.itch.io/calm-the-storm
store.steampowered.com/app/3784690/... (page up to wishlist, game coming soon)
And the trailer: youtu.be/-grAKYBU39U
www.ludiclemur.com/calm-the-storm
ludiclemur.itch.io/calm-the-storm
store.steampowered.com/app/3784690/... (page up to wishlist, game coming soon)
And the trailer: youtu.be/-grAKYBU39U