Hell yes it is! IN FACT: drop some book recs in the thread, y'all. The more recently published, the better. Authors, don't be afraid to tell people about your latest book, either. In fact, you totally should. Do it! Do it now!

I'll start!! paranormalcampfirestories.blogspot.com is my blog where I host, true personal experiences, Paranormal short fiction and urban ledgends. I am always looking for stories to add. If you've had a personal experience or have a spooky story you would like to share let me know

Two men; one of who may not be who he appears. Stories that could possibly be real. Secrets will come out and masks will be dropped. And in the end, truths will be laid bare. Welcome to the asylum. a.co/d/1gAGtW6

If your a fan of horror you'll love this series. The Butchered writers presents: On e-book and Paperback. And I am honored to be a contributing Author to this series. All our books can be found @ terrormonthly.com & Thebutcheredwriters.com

#writerslift! Be shameless and drop #books #blogs #poetry #art and #links! #like #follow and #retweet to help your fellow artistses go #viral! #WritingCommunity #readingcommunity #booksky

Good morning! #WritingCommunity,#WritersLounge,#IARTG #indieauthor It's time for another Sunday #writerslift So post your works: #books #poems #art #blogs #websites #videos,what ever you have for a #ShamelessSelfpromoSunday And have a great day!!

It's Sunday and time for your daily #writerslift and to promote yourself! Post your links, websites, books, art, audiobooks, pages,#WhateverItTakes! #ShamelessSelfpromoSunday BUY A BOOK! Weekly pinned tweet promo spots a top 5 profiles open on x, 3 here on BS, DM for details :)

Today’s the day! My dark sci-fi collection is now available in ebook and print. Explore a universe of parasitic aliens, genetic mutations, mysterious plagues, organic spaceships, and monsters both human and not… Get it now for less than a cup of coffee! a.co/d/0awfT9kt #booksky #scifi #KU 📚🪐 💙

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I love the John Wick movies because they seem to exist within their own universe, which has its own rules and logic, like much fantasy and sci-fi, yet there’s also a gritty realism that adds a unique flavor. The 2nd one is my favorite, but I’ve enjoyed them all. #amwatching #johnwick #filmsky📽️

A nice, enlightening article about a writer’s journey to publication. Some really great insights into refining one’s craft and the road to improvement. Persistence matters, as does a willingness to break down and analyze one’s work. #booksky #horror📚🪐

The best part of writing novels is the 5th or 6th draft. When you’re changing the odd word, moving sentences so it flows better, dabbing at it here & there like a painter putting the final touches on the canvas. Creativity is art, making art is human. #booksky

Final edits are in. Just waiting on the KDP gods to give it their final blessing. Watch this space… In the meantime, it’s back to the writing. Got some ideas that’ve been fermenting, and I’m excited to immerse myself in something new. #amwriting #indieauthor #indiewriter

Thinking about how being a professional writer is going to become some kind of bespoke skill, like being a glass blower or a sculptor Sculptor is really good comparison, as anyone can 3D print anything now. And there's varying levels of how "crafted" a 3D print is after printing.

Saros SF #6 has arrived! Edited by @chalicotherex.bsky.social, it contains stories by @badguybirnie.bsky.social, Susan R. Morritt, David Kloepfer, and @marisca.bsky.social, plus cover and interior art by @finnmattfour.bsky.social! Get your copy (for free!) right here: sarossf.com/issue-6/

Still one of the best action movies of the last quarter century, and definitely the best movie-going experience of my adult life. #furyroad #madmax #filmsky 📽️

I go back to this video over and over again. Some really solid advice from an excellent writer. Writing is hard, but planning, persistence, and consistency are key to finishing longer projects. #writingcommunity #amwriting youtu.be/dkR9__xKzxo?...

I've just been looking (again) some of the imagery from Artemis II. Shots like this are wonderful beyond words.

Adrian is an excellent designer. Also incredibly responsive. The internals & typography for This Machine Kills Billionaires were brilliant, and I can't recommend him highly enough.

“The tortoise is turned over in his hospital bed and you’re not helping…you’re just talking for 20 minutes at him, Leon. Why?”

Hi Folks, new video 🎬! I take a quick look at the Golden Age. What was it? When was it? Who was it? And why was it so important? Check it out 👀! #sciencefiction #scifibooks #booktube youtu.be/Tg1MF9qAZ8w

Dune 3 looks pretty awesome. Will definitely be seeing in IMAX. #dune #dune3 #scifi #filmsky 📽️ youtu.be/NdvqHc56lE0?...

Fantastic new story by Rich Larson. He always writes the best action, peppered with innovative concepts and brilliant characterization. #scifi #booksky 📚🪐

ALIENS (1986, James Cameron)

New proofs arrived, this time with the updated cover art by Tithi Luadthong. Time to do one last read-through and make any final tweaks before getting this little collection out into the world. #amediting #amwriting #indieauthor #indiewriter #writingcommunity #scifi #horror

On the subject of lesser known/forgotten SF writers, E.C. Tubb seems to be a much bigger name in the UK than the US. I discovered his books years ago in a second-hand shop and have since acquired several of his most well-known series, The Dumarest Saga. Gotta love those pulpy covers! #booksky 🪐📚

Twenty years ago today, I was talked into starting a magazine. The anniversary of the first issue is October 1st, but this is when it began for me. Time flies.

Writers! What is good in life? To crush your deadlines, see drafts before you, and to hear the lamentation of the editor! Nine days remain before #SciFanSat submissions close on July 16th at scifansat.com/landing.html! #SFF #AmWritingScifi #AmWritingFantasy #WritingPrompts

Revised print proofs arriving in the mail today. Going to do one last read-through, make any final adjustments, and then start prepping for publication. The countdown begins! #amediting #writingcommunity #indieauthor #indiewriter

Today (July 7) is publication day for my new book. I’m incredibly proud of This Machine Kills Billionaires. Available now in all formats, I can’t wait for you to read it. If you’re after dark, thoughtful, propulsive, but above all: deeply human science fiction, look no further.

Been rewatching Farscape, a show I enjoyed growing up. Not sure it still holds up, but there are some nice character moments and fun concepts. All the organic/biomech stuff is great. At times it goes off the rails. And for some reason, everyone is always shouting at each other. #farscape #scifi

Sci-fi #artshare For those of you who dig #spaceships, nebulas, and asteroids, share your #Sciencefiction art here. Share your #scifi #artwork Repost/share this post Interact with others Follow me if you're into it And label NSFW art I'll start -

John Carpenter's The Fog is full of atmosphere and has a great score, but I think the most powerful thing about it is the fact that it treats ghost stories as the inevitable after effect of human greed. They're as foundational as the earth beneath our feet, as elemental as the water in the sea.

Still one of the best scenes in sci-fi cinema history. Hauer’s revisions to the original monologue greatly improved it, condensing or cutting clunky bits of exposition while cranking up the emotional and thematic elements. Brilliant stuff. #bladerunner #filmsky #scifi 📽️ youtu.be/HU7Ga7qTLDU?...

🚀 spaceships 🌡️ dark conspiracies 🎭 brotherhood ❌ no romance 🐛 strange creatures 🤖 futuristic 🪐 other worlds 🐈 a rescue cat 🔖 universal link: mybook.to/schU 💌 itch.io link: rebecca-crunden.itch.io/dust-lightning 📖 goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/56... [ #booksky ]

Your monthly reminder: Keep writing. When no one cares, persist. When things appear to be crumbling, keep at it. When it's difficult, push through. When you feel alone, listen to the stories in your blood. Just write. The world needs your stories.

Hard science fiction is usually associated with spaceships and galactic coordinates, but there's plenty of room for the limits of math and science right here on Earth. @mbyrd.bsky.social recommends 10 hard science fiction movies, from Ex Machina to The Andromeda Strain, for your next movie night:

Cordwainer Smith is one of SF’s most underrated writers. He only wrote one novel in his career, and most of his short stories can be collected in a single volume. Some weird ones in here—including one about a prison planet where inmates are forced go grow clone body parts for the elite. #booksky 📚🪐

Experimenting with images for my Atlas of the Milky Way project in 2027. My current plan is to combine Herschel Hi-GAL data with Gaia DR4 when it becomes available and then overlay it with the latest available information about star clusters, nebulae etc. Here is a prototype.

Been doing so much editing lately, I haven’t gotten any new writing done. I find the editing process a lot more labor intensive and exhausting. Once I’ve finished these stories, it’s back to the writing, which will be a welcome change of pace. #amediting #writingcommunity #indieauthor #indiewriter

A truly excellent writer and show runner.

Chronicles of Riddick is by no means a great movie, but it does have its moments. I still think the opening scene is really good (minus that dreadful prologue) and promises a totally different film than what we got. #filmsky #riddick #chroniclesofriddick #scifi 📽️ youtu.be/auHnMPuNqVo?...

Free signups are open for my art blog newsletter! 70s-sci-fi-art.ghost.io Subscribers will get a bunch of alien waterfalls in their inbox tomorrow. Tell your friends! Sneak peek here, with art by Chris Foss, Michael Böhme, Marco Patrito, and Roger Dean.

Digital Immortality - Backing Up the Human Soul youtu.be/9qXPoRky28A Could digital immortality really save you, or just create a convincing copy? We explore mind uploading, backups, identity, and whether survival means continuity… or redundancy.

🚨 We're back with another Goodreads giveaway for The Demon Star by Jesse Aragon! Enter on Goodreads for a chance to win a finished copy. This science fantasy, horror-tinged, action packed debut will have you begging for more! Open US only. Ends 7/31.

When Altered Carbon first came out, I had a hard time reconciling parts of the show with the novel. 8 years later, I have a much greater respect for what they did with Season 1. It’s hard to do the source material justice, but what we got was pretty damn great. #alteredcarbon #netflix #scifi

About to crack a beer and relax with some friends. Here’s to no firework related injuries 😂 🎆 Happy Independence Day to those who celebrate!

Welp. I am 100% stealing "This book is woke trash" for the marketing copy on my new book 😀