do you like fantasy stories about love and sacrifice? Bittersweet sci-fi? Weird giant hares with human faces? out on the 1st June, pre-order now if you like!

I mean, who could say no to doom-spotting? Certainly not us. Samantha Murray's story in our 11th issue is a sweet and bittersweet story of adolescence, and of course, doom:

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ full review of @mktighewrites.bsky.social ‘s upcoming fantasy and sci-fi short fiction collection MARKET OF LOSS here (TLDR I loved it): www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

You can preorder my new collection now! It includes my Aurealis Award winning story, and some other award finalist stories, plus a whole bunch of new stuff (like, heaps of new stuff, so very much). All sci-fi and fantasy, and even some poems (gasp!) books2read.com/u/b66gw0

Congratulations to @mktighewrites.bsky.social for his upcoming collection ‘Market of Loss’ Be sure to keep a lookout for the preorder link…his stories always deliver!

Such a pleasure to chat writing and horror with Jason DeHart on his podcast, Words, Images and Worlds! Check out my interview at the link below. Thanks again Jason! @wordsimagesworlds.bsky.social

A creepy tale of mine performed on The NoSleep Podcast? Yes please! Out now! My short horror story 'Bones to Feed Fallow Fields'. Check it out on the latest episode (S24E07). @thenosleeppodcast.bsky.social www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/s24...

An honor to see my short story "Stomata" & DARKNESS MOST FOWL listed on the Preliminary Ballot of the Horror Writers Association's Bram Stoker Awards. Thank you, Elaine Pascale, and Godmother of Horror Press. For voting HWA members, the link to the story is in the comments and good luck, everyone!

I'm honoured to be on the SISTERS THAT SLAY panel with @nytebird45.bsky.social and @nicolegkurtz.bsky.social. Presented by @thepixelproject.bsky.social, the panel will run on 20 March 2026, 8:30pm ET (21 March, 10:30am Brisbane, AEST). I hope you can join us! tinyurl.com/SistersThatS...

AUREALIS AWARD FINALIST I am thrilled to see that my collection, This Dark Architect and Other Grim Tales, has shortlisted for this year's Aurealis Awards! If you would like to see what all the buzz is about, you can purchase your copy at books2read.com/thisdarkarch...

I'm a finalist for Australia's Aurealis Awards - x3! Best Fantasy Story for 'Jericho and the Cursed Forest', best collection for 'Drowning in the Dark and Other Stories' from @ifwgpublishing.bsky.social, and Best Young Adult Story - 'As Brittle As Granite' from @castofwonders.org

I have a little reprint story this month in this gorgeous issue of Flash Fiction Online. Looking forward to reading all the stories 🙌

Clarkesworld poll! You can select up to 6 short stories, 4 novelettes/novellas, 3 covers My story “Through These Moments, Darkly” is in here and other faves include “Missing Helen” by @tiatashiro.bsky.social and “Descent” by @wtalabi.bsky.social, but so many fantastic stories to choose from!!!

Ask the three gorgon sisters all your burning questions about GenreCon 2026! Come and have a friendly chat with @ledaniels.bsky.social, @pamelajeffs.bsky.social, and me tonight at 5:30pm - we promise we won’t bite…🐍🐍🐍 Free to sign up: tinyurl.com/3k94xdku

The lovely Cathryn Devries is launching her brilliant, new science fantasy novella, Son of Osivirius, on the 17th Feburary! If you are in the Tambourine Mountain vicinity, do consider RSVP'ing via direct email to Cathryn, or via the library QR code on the image below to attend her launch!

A brand new year goes well with a brand new story! My latest story, “The Stars You Can’t See by Looking Directly,” is out now at Clarkesworld! ✨❄️🌨️🌏

Hey @pamelajeffs.bsky.social 😊

GenreCon is always a blast! I'm so happy to be part of the fun again in 2026 with @pamelajeffs.bsky.social & @ledaniels.bsky.social. Thank you, QLD Writers Centre! Check out this article from InDaily: www.indailyqld.com.au/inreview/boo...

A great review of my debut collection from @runalongwomble.bsky.social Available now at books2read.com/drowninginth...

Big big thanks as always to @sleyhousepresents.bsky.social for this lovely, thoughtful, fun, and funny interview! 🖤🏠🪰🥃🕯️🪞👻🏚️

Released today and all physical copies sold out at Conflux Canberra! You can order here books2read.com/drowninginth... #Conflux #horror

I'll be giving the keynote talk for the Speculative Writing in Focus day of the Willoughby Literary Festival, Saturday 26 July at 10am. It's free, but you need to register. There will also be a Q&A and a signing and more good stuff throughout the day. libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Eventbrite/K...

Launch party for SILK & SINEW this weekend! Thrilled to be in this Asian diaspora folk horror anthology, ed. by @garnetonwinter.bsky.social (Bad Hand Books). Join us for fantastic readings and prizes! www.eventbrite.com/e/silk-sinew...

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I am thrilled to be reading alongside @ledaniels.bsky.social tomorrow on @storyhour.bsky.social! I’ll be sharing my award-shortlisted story ‘Stokehold’ from the Cohesion Press anthology, SNAFU: Punk’d, and L.E Daniels will read "The Howling Places" from INTO THE DREAD UNKNOWN. Come and join us!

Only five days until the Queensland Writers Centre’s GenreCon hits Brisbane! Hope to see you about!😊

Have you got your tickets yet? It is just 34 days until GenreCon kicks off with the Queensland Writers Centre! Tickets are selling out fast. So quick…go and order yours now. And if you see me there, be sure to come and say hi! events.humanitix.com/genrecon-202...

Oooh, the blurbery is already out for The Cold House!! titanbooks.com/72446-the-co...

Author Republic is having a sale, which means the audiobook of ONCE WE FLEW is on sale! Check out the link below to snap up a 50% off copy! www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p... #booksky #scifi

Looking for a gift for a Fantasy/SF reader? Why not a subscription to Aurealis, 10 issues for only USD$19.99? A year's worth of top F/SF short stories, non-fiction and art - it's a Christmas miracle! #Aurealis aurealis.com.au/store/subscr...

If you have a writer in your life, GIFT them a subscription to one of these virtual courses + support networks. They'll love you for it! The Storied Imaginarium: thestoriedimaginarium.com Litopia Community: colony.litopia.com Beginners Guide to Writing: www.beginnersguidewritingworkshops.com

Our December 2024 issue is available at clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_219 and features stories by L Chan, Chisom Umeh, Zhu Yixuan, Shari Paul, Thoraiya Dyer, Sameem Siddiqui, Celia Corral-Vázquez, Gelian, and Paul Starkey. Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

New story day! @castofwonders.org A health care robot teaches his young charge to dance. CW terminal illness www.castofwonders.org/2024/11/cast...

OUT TODAY! My latest book, the novella ‘Wilder’ has officially arrived! This young adult, fantasy novella is about family, freedom and redemption set against the backdrop of Tasmania’s ancient Styx Valley forests. Purchase your copy now! books2read.com/wilder-novella

Hanging today at #QPoetry! with the Queensland Writers Centre and the intrepid @geneveflynn.bsky.social! Looking forward to seeing everyone at our Writers After Dark: A Horror Salon this evening!

It's a packed program for the Queensland Writers Centre QPoetry! event! I'll be reading with Pierce Wilcox, @pamelajeffs.bsky.social & Helen Marshall for the Electric Words & Horror Poetry Salon on Saturday night. Tickets now on sale. Hope I see you there! events.humanitix.com/qpoetry-2024

Come and join me at this year’s QPoetry! extravaganza hosted by @qldwriters . I am excited to be reading at the Writers After Dark: A Horror Salon and I would love to see you in the crowd! Book your tickets now! QPoetry! 2024 Fri 9th Aug - 10th Aug 2024 events.humanitix.com/qpoetry-2024

Thrilled to have won an Aurealis Award this year for my story Death Interrupted, featured in the Body of Work anthology by CSFG Publishing , in the Best Horror Short Story category!

First video from my new house, now posted to YouTube. It's me talking about BLOOD COVENANT and showing off the paperback ARC. Can't wait! May 24th. #DontBleed youtu.be/MkFDhivcJlI

Thrilled to have shortlisted for TWO Australasian Shadows Awards!! #DeathInterrupted #PrecariousWaters Congratulations to all the other shortlisted creatives also! t.co/e5pdU7z6tj

ICYMI: I wrote a short recap of the 2023 Bram Stoker Awards Final Ballot announcement. UNQUIET SPIRITS: ESSAYS BY ASIAN WOMEN IN HORROR edited by @leemurraywriter.bsky.social and @angelayurikosmith.bsky.social led the field with 4 nominations. lionelraygreen.com/2024/02/22/u...

#FridayReadsADayLate JACKALOPE WIVES AND OTHER STORIES by @tkingfisher.bsky.social. I am not surprised that this is wonderful, since it's not my first Kingfisher. But it is wonderful, and if you haven't read it you should fix that.

What an incredible moment to share with so many wonderful writers. Thank you, Azzurra [email protected]!

“Across this town conjured from the wreckage of a fallen civilisation, a bell tolls….” Precarious Waters and Other Dark Tales, is due out next week! If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, preorder link for both ebook and print is: books2read.com/precarious-w...

You can pre-order my new book PRECARIOUS WATERS AND OTHER DARK TALES now! Due out 13th November. If you are a fan of darker tales and are looking for a Christmas gift or just a new book to read over the holidays, be sure to check out this short story collection! books2read.com/precarious-w...

All aboard for the next in our SNAFU: PUNK'D author spotlight - Pamela Jeffs! @pamelajeffs.bsky.social SNAFU: PUNK’D AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: PAMELA JEFFS | Author, editor, caffeine-addict, wannabe ninja (amandajspedding.com)

Thrilled to have been longlisted in the Sydney Hammond Memorial Short Story Competition with my short story titled ‘Of Loss and Fates Diverged’. It is a special little story inspired by my own family’s history and is close to my heart! Thank you to Hawkeye Books and all the judges!

I'm running an all-day How to Write Horror Workshop at Ashfield Library on Tuesday the 31st October, 10:00am-4:00pm. It's free but you need to reserve a spot! www.eventbrite.com.au/e/speaker-se...