fresh bats flying your way from the watery depths! spotlighting stories from @pintsncupcakes.bsky.social, @lmanusos.bsky.social, @nuzo.bsky.social, & @angelaliu.bsky.social ⚡🦇 don't want to subscribe to my free tiny letter? weird choice! but you should still read these stories, so here's the link:

@the-book-bazaar.com crowdfunding campaign has launched! From between November 12-December 3, 20+ indie authors are launching campaigns across a variety of SFF books! Check out the list of books and go pledge the ones you like! www.readindiefantasy.com/the-book-baz...

ANOTHER book to fund! Today is RICH with exciting stories for future me to read!

Today I lift up survivors of sexual violence. I am centering your pain, your need to see justice, your healing. I am so sorry for what happened and I am so sorry this country and world protect wealthy men who rape and abuse children and women. May they start to fear the truth.

I just backed this because The Warm Machine was one of my favorite reads of 2025 and THERE'S A PAPER DOLL [you have no idea how excited this makes me] You should back it too! [and pick up The Warm Machine while you're at it]

I backed this and so should you! It looks SO FUN

We are doing a second printing of the 2026 Ulla Thynell Calendar, but can't say if there will be a third - so if you were planning to get one, or buy for gifts, now is a great time!

If anyone wants art like this, please donate to my kofi so I can get medical help. It’s ’pay what you want’ and a complete surprise on what you get. All I need is proof of payment by dm and what character you want. ko-fi.com/missalppy

This is the first year since I started publishing my writing that I haven't had something new out. That's okay, hopefully next year I'll have two. One's almost finished, just needs formatting and the cover done. The other is close to halfway through first draft. Still, it's weird!

It's that time of year again! I've started collecting my annual list of eligibility and recommendation lists and award resources. Check out what people have done and loved this year and send me your own posts to add to the list! acwise.net/what-have-yo...

We're a week away from my birthday. I have an ask. Can Opus get a little orange banner for the Kindle edition before then? It's a very, very long shot, but it can't hurt to ask for preorders from there. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTWJ89VC 📚💙💕 #bsnm 🌈🚀💫 #BookSky 🌈📚 #writingcommunity #scifi 🖊️📖💰

A new story up on my Kofi: Plant mecha, love lost and betrayed, solarpunkish. ko-fi.com/post/Reds-He...

The one thing every single one of us can count on in this life is that you will become disabled. The only variable is whether it happens at birth, in old age, or somewhere in between

Jupiter says trans rights

So, for folks following my writing path - There will be a sapphic Southeast Asian pirate collection of connected stories next year: Sailing The Golden Chersonese.

When you actually think about how many issues are tied to disability you never think about, it’s intentional. crutchesandspice.com/2025/11/11/c...

since we want a Hugo for translations, we want translations, right? and I DO read outside of sffh every once in a while, actually. I think it's important to just. READ. Especially things that come from outside my perspective, expectations, and experiences!

Imagine dedicating your life to art—writing, painting, composing, whatever—and then you get online and some pro AI asshole is like, “If you hate AI you hate art.” Just…no. Shut the fuck up and go sit on a cactus.

Are you a yes on removing Schumer as minority leader & replacing him with someone who will strip committee assignments from defector Dems? Covering your ass with a no vote means nothing if Democrats cannot reinstate caucus discipline.

My favorite billboard in Baltimore

I love writing stories so much. I hate explaining them and/or writing a summary of them so much. Why is summarizing my stories so hard? I was there for the whole writing process, I should be able to do this better than anyone. [ha, right]

less than a week 🙃

A staunch supporter of indie books as well as trad published ones, a shop cat, and the owner is one of the nicest people around? Absolutely all the best reasons to help Carpe Librum Bookstore get a brick and mortar space.

There are two things that have been with me pretty much my entire life: music and writing. I've been loving music since I heard my first song, and I started writing stories at six years old and never stopped. They bring joy, they give me a voice, they live in my heart. Making music and writing? Joy.

Sometimes I wonder if our many years of jokes about writers hating writing and doing anything but writing, etc, have convinced people that the writing part is the hurdle and the goal is just to have a thing in hand. But I am here to tell you: the writing is the best part. The act is the thing.

Our attendee survey for Quasar is up! Quasarites: Don't forget to fill out the form ASAP to help with workshop and office hour assignments. Also, we have a new event at Quasar: a social suite on Saturday with @evergreenlee.bsky.social. Join your fellow creators, and bring animal familiars to share!

sometimes an Oxford comma can make all the difference

Today's good things: A beautiful blue-&-purple glazed mug filled with Earl Grey tea, warm in my hands. Watching my newest story come to life as I puzzle through where the characters are going. Having people [other than me] excited about where the story's going next! A Mom-crocheted rainbow blanket.

On behalf of all self-published authors, I authorize you to reach out & tell us if you really enjoyed something we wrote. We’re all dog-paddling in a sea of self-doubt & impostor syndrome & those little messages mean a lot. Unless stated otherwise, our DMs/inboxes are always open for kind words 💞

We joke about the Torment Nexus and all that, but... The truth is science fiction warned us endlessly not to let fear control us. "Fear is the mind killer" "Fear is a path to the Dark Side" etc. Silicon Valley claimed to love SF, then built a machine to amplify fear as a means to control people.

Hi hello, your friendly neighborhood museumhead here with a PSA that if you live in NYC or have ANY opportunity to get to NYC before February, the Ruth Asawa exhibition at MoMA is the best thing I’ve seen all year.

Give mortals a taste of magical power, and they often don't want to give it up. That's when they become dangerous. Denny's about to learn that the hard way. Learn more about my gentle enby photographer and their Fae friends and Elemental protectors: www.christianeknight.com

Issue 72 of Baltimore Beat is live! Our cover is a photograph of artist Amy Sherald. It was taken by SHAN Wallace.

Pretty sure that dealing with medical bureaucracy and government inefficiency has made me cry more than anyone or anything else in my life. Can add today to that total.

"I asked ChatGPT-" Well, I asked the all-volunteer committee of SWSW & they said you can help out by printing these bookmarks & postcards and leaving them on swag tables at cons you attend. So there. strongwomenstrangeworlds.weebly.com/marketing-ma...

Our next event is coming up TOMORROW. Click the link to register and get reminders and the Zoom link! Everyone is welcome (and it's FREE!). www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-wom...

Maryland will spend $62 million for families to receive full SNAP benefits for November baltimorebeat.com/maryland-wil...

Happening tomorrow! Grab some lunch and come join us as we read some fun and exciting SFF stories to y'all! 🥰 #SWSWQR Registration is free, and you'll get to hang out with readers and authors who love vast and fantastical worlds - like you! *link to register in attachment*

The World Bank’s latest data shows a quiet global triumph: 93% of people aged 15 to 24 can now read and write. In many regions youth literacy has reached or neared universal levels, marking one of the most successful, least reported stories in development. buff.ly/vnsUhLo #ShareGoodNewsToo

listen, if you're ever despairing about your art or whatever, just ask yourself "is anything i ever make going to be as stupid as a cybertruck?" ✨

We're offering free delivery to people in Baltimore City & Baltimore County & parts of Anne Arundel & Harford County. You can also get 20% off your order with promo code Baltimore at checkout. Pictured are some of the fantasy novels we have in stock. carpelibrumbaltimore.com

Even the grittiest blue collar city has a spark of magic under the surface. In Baltimore, you might find that magic around any street corner or darkened alley - if you know how to look. Learn more at www.christianeknight.com 💙 #Eleriannan #Fantasy 📚🪐

New Uncanny Magazine Podcast Episode 67A features “The Millay Illusion” by Sarah Pinsker, as read by Erika Ensign; “Call Us Boy.” by Somto Ihezue, as read by Matt Peters; and Michael Damian Thomas interviewing Sarah Pinsker! buff.ly/YxaYPx0

while we're talking about it

I opened the live and this was the first thing I saw 😁

Feed people! Collect free books from me! Everybody wins!

Our county executive, Kathy Klausmeier, signed an agreement to work with ICE, so we started a petition to get her to stop working with them. If you support immigrants, sign and repost the petition. c.org/6D7pm8gKhZ

This. Wolf's Path is up for nominations. And also take a look at all the titles.

HAPPENING TODAY! There are still a few spots left, so claim yours now & don't miss out on what promises to be a fantastic conversation with some truly amazing authors.

Sorry if you wanted to do anything regarding my website; I blew up Wordpress accidentally and I'm in the process of fixing it [hopefully]