“I asked ChatGPT” okay well, I asked the guardian spirit that lives in forest outside of my new town and he started calling me sweet and giving me honey and keeps asking me to stay with him

This was one of my favorite reads last year -- I highly recommend picking up a copy!

It's time for your periodic reminder that we count on subscriptions to keep the lights on. clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/ Thank you.

My contribution for @dragonageannual.art ✨ Viago, The Emperor 👑 #dragonageannual #dragonage #art

Check it out! Our Managing Director & CPO are on @locusmag.bsky.social's Recommended Reading List!! 😍 You can find @teresempierre.bsky.social's book here: houseofanansi.com/products/as-... And read @andregeleynse.com's story here: www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/last...

Another in my series of libraries Admont Abbey library, Austria #SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky

This is Wynn. Her neighborhood friends came over to ask if she could come out to play, and she didn't look back. 13/10 (IG: wynn_thegolden)

Here's a good jumping off point for support: www.standwithminnesota.com

ICYMI last week, we're having another Big Indie Weekend online event 20th to 22nd February. Featuring 40+ indie authors and community legends. Including our fantastic mods for the weekend @frasierarmitage.bsky.social @alexsbradshaw.bsky.social #IndieAuthors #AuthorEvents #WritingCommunity

Extra Extra! Spice up your Valentine's Day with the Romantasy Report for January and February! Natalie Zutter is on the scene chasing down leads about supernatural gyms populated by hunky werewolves and getting the scoop on handsome princes with enormous, ah, libraries:

🪐📚 📚💙 Heart of Dust (Death's Embrace #1), by H.L. Moore. Rebellion is imminent as coal miners fight for safer working conditions in this industrial fantasy/sci fi with a touch of romance between a freedom fighter and an apothecary. Memorable characters with a few surprises -- recommended!

This is Luna. She faked having a paw injury after her human hurt their leg. Figured they felt silly hopping around like that and thought it'd be less embarrassing if she did it too. 13/10 (IG: claassenam)

This sounds amazing! And there's a Kickstarter for those who want to support (and read!) it 😁

The Horror and the Wild, by The Amazing Devil theamazingdevil.bandcamp.com/album/the-ho...

🪐📚 📚💙 Dogged, by Michael R. Fletcher. This book broke my heart and put it together again. Dogged Determination is a Wardog, born to fight and die in the Demon Emperor’s wars of conquest. But when her mate is killed, she is sent on a journey to discover WHY. Dark, with a strong memorable voice!

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FREE BOOK!!! Starting tomorrow, SMOKE AND STONE, the first novel in the City of Sacrifice series, will be free for a limited time! "With every novel Fletcher has a way of contributing something brilliantly twisted and utterly unique to the genre" --Grimdark Magazine

Breaking News! The SPFBO is back for its 11th consecutive run 🔥🔥 And as always, its a great chance to find your next favorite Indie read. For more information, check out @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social or the facebook page on www.facebook.com/groups/12287... 300 books. Ten judges. 1 champion.

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🪐📚 📚💙 The Many Shades of Midnight by C.M. Debell. Compelling Grimdark political fantasy with a surprising ecological theme. Isyr is a mysterious metal that society relies heavily on, but at what cost? A plague and unscrupulous business syndicate threaten the land. So good, so timely.

"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—" Reviews. Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.) Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!

I've volunteered with Distributed Proofreaders for over a decade -- We're always looking for new folks! pgdp.net

🪐📚 📚💙 Coup de Coeur (Oracle, Tailor, Curator Bk 1) by Halli Starling. Polyamorous historical fantasy set in 1899 New York about three men drawn together by the appearance of a sinister magical book AND about the gay community at the turn of the century. Well-researched with lots of heart.

SUCH a good series -- I look forward to finally finishing it!

ngl the person who paid $66.60 on my lil goat painting went directly to my bp medication plus high protein foods to manage my diabetic diet. it matters so very fuckin much, thank you to everyone who has gotten somethin from me. yall make a huge impact.

Apparently, Discord has made me social. Oops! 😆

I'm giving away a signed paperback copy of my romantasy The Woman from the Waves today for the Sapphic Advent Calendar. If you haven't signed up already, now's the time! Link: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book...

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If you haven't tried the Astreiant series (historical fantasy/mystery with a *dash* of romance), now the perfect time 😍

🪐📚 📚💙 The Nightshade Cabal, by Chris Patrick Carolan -- Technomancer Isaac Barrow is on the case of a missing young woman and a malfunctioning typing device, leading to a shadowy necromancy cult. Set in an alternate Nova Scotia in the 1880s -- a compelling historical fantasy mystery!

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

🪐📚 📚💙 A Winter of Fish and Favor, by E.M. Epps features a brilliant, unapologetically loud and gregarious, magically talented heroine solving a triple murder, while navigating family politics and some absolutely sparkling romantic banter with the owner of a local casino, a prime suspect. SO good!

Folks, you can't report the United States to its manager. There's no superhero coming to save us. We don't need one giant act of heroism. We need millions of small acts of solidarity. Help one person in your community for nothing in return. Then, do it again. And again. That's the revolution.

Always repost cheesecake boat

The shooting of Charlie Kirk was the 46th school shooting of the year. The 47th one happened moments afterwards. www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/u...

🪐📚 📚💙 Good Mourning, Darling, by Azalea Crowley was delightful and hard to categorize! An odd little dark-but-cozy romantic fantasy with some horror, some spice, and a touch of humor. I loved the concept, the autism representation, and the characters!

Just a heads up. I was able to schedule my COVID vaccine appointment. Online it will ask “do you have a condition that puts you at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19 virus.” Click yes and it will allow you to schedule an appointment. No questions asked. No proof required. Pass it on.

Occasional reminder that our publisher is “between jobs,” as they say, and the Scrooge McDuck levels of filthy lucre that she makes as a writer and small press publisher are what keeps us all afloat! Also her Patreon helps a lot. New post up - All About Emily L. Byrne. www.patreon.com/CLundoff

ICYMI! Behold, Space Unicorns! The Uncanny Magazine Issue 66 Table of Contents and Cover by Ejiwa “Edge” Ebenebe! buff.ly/mXQsvcJ

Not to worry. I have a Warrant of Trade. #warhammer40k @owlcatgames.bsky.social

🪐📚 📚💙 The Crimson Fire, by Abel Montero. A big ol’ chonky epic fantasy, with a slow-burn plot, four POV characters, gods that some worship, some fear, and some plot to overthrow -- and a society on the brink of change. SO compelling -- a book you can really sink your teeth into!

Huge #SFF #scifi #fantasy book sale starting tomorrow. Find below my recs from my #bookreviews for the #scifibooks I read this/last year. Link: talesfromthecircle.com/epicsale2025...

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Actually yk what For #GryphonAppreciationDay -- lets appreciate some good ole gryphon creators & authors :> Not my lists but very, very well put together ones from other gryphon friends go.bsky.app/UoPTQEp go.bsky.app/AH1svdT

Uncanny Magazine Year 12 Kickstarter is 85% funded and has to meet its goal by August 6, 2025 7:00 PM MST. Help if you can! www.kickstarter.com/projects/unc...

Queen Demon, the sequel to Witch King, is coming out on Oct 7 and up for preorder now. Cover art by Cynthia Sheppard, Audiobook narrated by Eric Mok. bookshop.org/p/books/quee...

KOSA is back. This is the internet censorship bill! And it's not just coming for SWers, it'll be coming for all LGBTQ content, because the people in charge view LGBTQ people as inherently pornagraphic! We must push back even harder than we did last time we killed this bill 🔥

PRE-ORDERS OPEN! Halsin preview 🥀 painted tongue “They retreat, defeated, and it is Halsin who bears the weight of their guilt, just as heavy as the title they have given him.” Art preview by @bearbearnbear.bsky.social, fic excerpt by @farky.bsky.social

🪐📚 📚💙 What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball, by Elisabeth Aimee Brown, was a completely adorable fairy tale. Hester invites herself to the Ball so she can stock up on food and ends up meeting two very different princes. What follows is a sweet Cinderella homage with a touch of fae magic.