There were a multitude of wrongdoers in the universe, and Meri was related to many of them. - first line from FLARE AND BIND (SYNCHRONISTS 2), releasing June 6! Cover character art by Lucas Angrizano, design by LZ. Sign up for ARCs: www.lilianzenzi.com

Dark Souls x Witcher They were the unlucky ones, those that made it to the end of the world. A band of four adventurers, set out from their sanctuary in search of answers. Uncovering uncomfortable truths about their world, can they forestall the end of days. Humanity's Grave #bluepit #w #f #d #a 📖

Signal boosting!

Signal Boosting #booksky

MEGASALE IS LIVE. I repeat: MEGASALE IS LIVE. Today and tomorrow, /r/Fantasy authors banded together for a fund raising sale, with a portion of all proceeds to benefit the Mary Cariola Center. The Dark Side of Super is part of this sale, and is 99 cents through tomorrow on Amazon! A 🧵 #booksky

Book Launch! mybook.to/FT6-RoFD #booksky

I preordered, so should you.

This is your last chance to grab my lastest book at it's special preorder price of $2.99. And what better incentive than this glowing review. mybook.to/FT6-RoFD #booksky

I think I might have been mistakenly added to a triathlete starter pack. While I'm glad to see all the new people, my "fluffy self" is no athlete, the only thing I know about exercise is run-on sentences. #booksky

I have a confession, my typing sucks. After six novels, I can barely manage 18 words a minute, but that's changing. At 50 years of age, I'm taking a typing class. Wish me luck.

I'm pushing aside the plotting of my next novel to focus on a short story within that same universe. I just think working on a smaller project atm might be better/easier for me. New words are good words right?

Over a hundred free (no newsletter sign-up required) sci-fi books that are available on a variety of platforms. Something for everyone, but only for Nov 14 & 15, 2024. www.cgockelwrites.com/sci-fi-book-...

Launching Dec 3rd. Tasked with entering the dream realm to discover who was using the magical mirror of Nostradamus to blackmail the rich and powerful, Sonja and the other members of Fae Team Six found more than they bargained for. Something was erasing the fae from history. mybook.to/FT6-RoFD

Today is my Monday at my RL job, so it's time to write around the edges of my day on google docs. This "week" I plan on plotting our a sci-fi short story for a call that's come my way. #authorlife

New introductory post. While I've had an account for months, recent world events (we all know what I'm talking about correct?), has meant I'm looking to connect with like-minded humans here. I'm a SF/F author from Nova Scotia, Canada and write about ordinary people in extrardinary situations.

My author weekend - Getting ready for SPSFC.. - Prepping my Sept 3rd NL. - Fixing the book start point for my boxed set. - Updating the backmatter in my books. - Getting my ARC reader form for "Reflections of Fractured Dreams" ready. There's more to writing than banging out words.

Privileged to take part in a World-building panel at Hal-con Sci-fi & Fantasy convention (Oct 27 - 29, 2023) with fellow authors @aptshadow.bsky.social & @rockpapercynic.bsky.social

Running my first book fair tomorrow. Myself and 14 other area authors under one roof. God, I hope the public shows up...

My white privilege got another wake-up call last night. While shopping for Halloween candy, I saw that all the migrant workers were in the staffed checkouts vs. the self-checkouts. I realized that these workers only have cash and were forced into a lengthy wait to get their groceries.

Covid boosted! A sore arm is a small price to pay.

I suddenly find myself starting the 3rd Act of my latest short story, and I don't hate it. IDK, might delete it later.

The Hal-con 2023 schedule is live and I have a jammed packed weekend with signings, panels and solo presentations. This is a huge deal for this blue-collar sci-fi author, I admit the nerves are starting.

Hi. I run a speculative fiction writers' group on Discord. We've just crossed 200 members! Feel free to hit me up if you write spec fic (sci-fi, fantasy, horror) and would like a community of friendly fellow spec fic writers! Ok, that's it, love you, bye. 👋🏾

50 years ago Captain Nina Brooke picked a crew to accompany her on the mission of a lifetime. Today, they wake up to start it. Featuring found family, friends/colleagues to lovers and a whole heap of queer rep, this cosy sci-fi is perfect to snuggle up with this autumn season! #QIAPIT #SF #AV #A

QIAPIT Architects 1: The Ashes of an Empire: 🚀 Gritty Alien Vibes 🚀 S P A C E 🚀 Mostly queer crew with one token Straight™ 🚀 Green Mars 🚀 The Expanse but gayer and wilder 🚀 The Horrors 🚀 Alien slime molds! 🚀 Used to be a web serial 🚀 *Most* of the science is not fiction 🚀 Space shenanigans #SF #HR

#QIAPIT #SF Warped State is an upbeat queer space opera, like Star Trek meets Leverage. It's chock-full of: 💪 Activists in space 🌈❤️ M/M interspecies relationship 🚀 A sentient spaceship can't decide on their pronouns ☀️ Hopeful and defiant 👔 Evil corporation being evil www.jomiles.com/books/warped...

I have a phone interview in less than an hour, concerning the book fair I'm organizing in a couple weeks, and I find myself suddenly worrying that I might start yelling profanities. I hate my brain.

Just a reminder for those of you following the #SFINCS contest, there are two #promos featuring entrants running until Oct. 15th: 1. books.bookfunnel.com/sfincs2023/9... offers 22 paid novellas including Bad Grains. 2. books.bookfunnel.com/sfincsmagnets offers 10 free novellas (w/newsletter signup).

Is Erik the Red's youngest son a failure?

Get to know your mutuals! List 10 things you're into: 1. Sci-fi & fantasy 2. Hunting for used books 3. Cosplay 4. Writing 5. CrossFit 6. Cooking 7. Hanging with small groups 8. Enjoying a coffee before the world wakes up 9. Learning history of ordinary people 10. British mysteries (books/movies)

Spending my morning creating ad graphic and copy for a book fair I'm organizing on Oct 22, and it's staggering how few authors who applied have an author bio, cover graphic or blurb available upon request. Come on! Help me, help you!!!

Buy my book. I have ugly feet.

My Crit-partner sent me this story last night and it haunted my dreams. READ IT.

My dream is to end up on this list some day, so I'm just going to say it: my story "Forest Season for the Sometimes Tree" in Small Wonders mag and "The Girl with Starlight Hair" in Kaleidotrope are eligible in the short story category

This is my plan for after I die.

PLEASE RP Space Unicorns! Uncanny Magazine is OPEN to short story submissions from October 2 to October 16! WE CAN'T WAIT TO READ YOUR STORIES!!! www.uncannymagazine.com/submissions/

BOOK MAIL!!! My author copies of my latest book "Ghosts of Colossus" as well as book stock for Hal-con later this month arrived. I'm giddy!

How to show you're a self published authors, without saying you're a self published author...

"Molting of a Queen" is free until Sept 28th. mybook.to/MoaQ

Just ordered $1700.00 in authors copies for Hal-con in October where I'm an author guest. Not worried at all. Nope. Not even a little. *cringe

Okay, so this is awkward. I am extremely broke after Fantasycon and I need cash. I don't need donations (I won't lose my house etc) so I am going to try offering some online workshops on 1) Short story craft 2) Author websites I will also do website builds and other web services Any of this useful?

Finally got our power back! Hurricane Lee hit hard.

I've been a member for about a month now, and this group is great. The Mods make sure the drama is low, and the vibe is fresh.

Like many of us, we’re all a little battered, but that doesn’t mean good things aren’t coming. Have a great week.

Found this little guy while walking the dog. I guess he lives here now.

Twas the night before school starts and what do you think Not a child was sleeping, not even a wink The lunches were made and the backpacks all packed New outfits laid out, hairstyles planned and exact (1/2)

Hiiiii 🧡 searching for SFF/specfic writers in any stage of their journey from the french, spanish & dutch caribbean to nurture a small discord community together! please boost to help this reach someone who might benefit!

Lastest book is with editor, now it's time for laundry & dishes before wife comes home. The writing life is glamorous I tell you!

The life of a blue collar sci-fi author means that I have to explain to PhD's why they can't have a 20 hour day for the experiments or that it's not my job to retrieve the farm vehicle they left in the field when they decided to walk back for lunch.

My editing buddy is taking a rest day. I can't blame him, writing is exhausting.