Rena
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Writer, part-time malcontent, full-time cat wrangler, watching the apocalypse live
pinned post!
As we fall deeper into this 1930s cosplay, I feel pressure from so many corners to use every venue to have an opinion and make statements. People often come to my books thinking my writing is neutral and not political. Dear Readers, this is not the case.
#amwriting
#books
#author
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about 1 month ago
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Raf ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ
3 days ago
Really looking forward to chatting all things Shipwright and Shroudweaver with
@dunfermlinereads.bsky.social
this Thursday 26th at 7:30pm on Instagram live. Come say hello!
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Sophia Babai
6 days ago
I am no longer represented by Seth Fishman. My MS needs another round of edits before I query, but if you love your agent (or if you're an agent who thinks I'm neat!), gimme a poke :) I write weird, queer, highly political ghost stories about families breaking and rebuilding through war and grief.
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You know how it starts to feel real when the infrastructure around a thing starts to exist?
www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
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Mothball Magic: A queer urban fantasy
She's going to save the world even if she breaks a hip …
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/248269253-mothball-magic
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R. Haven
14 days ago
www.theirritablequeer.com/queer-ramblings/2026/2/11/becoming-irrelevant
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Becoming Irrelevant; February 11 2026 — The Irritable Queer
School has me feeling a bit stagnant from a career standpoint, and that feels rather counter to the point. I haven’t written anything new in a bit – though I do have a new novel concept – and I haven’...
https://www.theirritablequeer.com/queer-ramblings/2026/2/11/becoming-irrelevant
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Seanan McGuire
20 days ago
Why don't they say anything? Well, because when it happens to YOU, if you say something, that's frequently the ballgame. You get driven out of your community; you get to see what the people you thought loved you look like with the masks off. And way, way too many of them are monsters.
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alix e. harrow
about 1 month ago
i am a middle aged white mom with a minivan. i live in a brick ranch and vote democrat in every election. i am the electoral equivalent of a free space in bingo. I PROMISE THIS IS NOT WHAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT AT MY KITCHEN TABLE
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MK Hardy
about 1 month ago
Aberdonians! Come and see us on Saturday the 31st! For putting up with our nonsense you'll also get to hear Raine's interesting and erudite thoughts, AND she's bringing origami.
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Literally the minute I post this, my copyedits arrive. Welp, hold that thought WIP, I'll be back soon!
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about 1 month ago
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I've started the year strong by putting in some words, and it's starting to feel like I might just be able to make this book happen. It's still early days, but we'll see.
#amwriting
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As we fall deeper into this 1930s cosplay, I feel pressure from so many corners to use every venue to have an opinion and make statements. People often come to my books thinking my writing is neutral and not political. Dear Readers, this is not the case.
#amwriting
#books
#author
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about 1 month ago
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I've finished deactivating my old twitter account, so if you see me there, you did not, in fact, see me there.
about 1 month ago
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William C. Tracy
3 months ago
Remember when you buy cool stuff this weekend, don't give your money to big box stores! Support local and
#indie
owned businesses. Your money goes right back to hardworking people, rather than corporations. Here's a list of book crowdfunding campaigns, all real people, no AI!
www.the-book-bazaar.com
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The Book Bazaar - A Group Crowdfunding Project for Authors
Indie authors, small publishers, and book enthusiasts take notice! The Book Bazaar is running until December 3rd, 2025!
https://www.the-book-bazaar.com/
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Niranjan 🇮🇳
3 months ago
Most of the books published on Space Wizard are queer, so if you wanna support some marginalised creators, this is your chance. They're also providing discounted editing services as part of his campaign, with payment plans.
#booksky
#queersky
#writingcommunity
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Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 2!
We're releasing 7 new queer science fiction and fantasy books from December 2025 to June 2026! We're changing formats just a little this year so you get your rewards earlier.
https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/space-wizard-science-fantasy/space-wizard-science-fantasy-year-4-part-2
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William C. Tracy
4 months ago
Space Wizard Year 4 Part 2 is live! Go check it out and get your 7 new
#queer
, independent books! We're also part of
@the-book-bazaar.com
, and there are some amazing stories coming to you. You'll get more free stuff the more campaigns you back!
#lgbtqbooks
#smallpress
#IndieBooks
#IndieAuthor
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Rose Black
3 months ago
One year ago, this little book hit the shelves in the UK. It didn't have much in the way of fanfare, no one will nominate it for awards, but despite everything, it's sold so much better than I expected and has made some solid fans, which, at the end of the day, is what matters.
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Felipe Gaona
3 months ago
Open AI loses copyright case in Germany. Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
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Blow for OpenAI in Germany as court rules song lyrics used illegally
A German court ruled on Tuesday that OpenAI violated copyright on nine popular songs in a lawsuit that marked another attempt to prevent the free use of artists' content online. The Munich Regional Co...
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/blow-openai-germany-court-rules-151638208.html
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J.S. Fields
4 months ago
Oooooh friends. It’s that time of year again. Cut Amazon out of the equation! My publisher is doing the Year 4 Backerkit RIGHT NOW and THE DRAGONSCALE COMB is part of it. Help support small press AND get more dragons, feral pegasi, and princess kissing
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
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Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 2!
We're releasing 7 new queer science fiction and fantasy books from December 2025 to June 2026! We're changing formats just a little this year so you get your rewards earlier.
https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/space-wizard-science-fantasy/space-wizard-science-fantasy-year-4-part-2?ref=bk-noti-just-launched
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It's up! Check out the Space Wizard Backerkit with my book!!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
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Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 2!
We're releasing 7 new queer science fiction and fantasy books from December 2025 to June 2026! We're changing formats just a little this year so you get your rewards earlier.
https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/space-wizard-science-fantasy/space-wizard-science-fantasy-year-4-part-2?ref=bk-noti-just-launched
4 months ago
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He's right behind me, isn't he?
4 months ago
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William C. Tracy
4 months ago
If you like my stuff and want to help out my small press, which lifts up
#queer
voice and publishes great
#fantasy
and
#scifi
, check out my new campaign for 7 new books, starting in November! You can listen to some author interviews already!
#TBBChat
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
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It's starting to feel real, y'all. In fact, it's starting to feel so real that I can post links to it! An interview with me about my book, MOTHBALL Magic! I'm so excited!!!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
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Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 2! Project Update: Author Interview with Rena Rocford!
Hello folks! Here is our third video for our Space Wizard Year 4, Part 2 Launch Party! We have even more interviews coming through October for the November 12th start of the ...
https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/space-wizard-science-fantasy/space-wizard-science-fantasy-year-4-part-2/updates/30662
4 months ago
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I'm in here. I'm furious. Worse, the notice probably went to my defunct publisher.
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5 months ago
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Leon T.
6 months ago
Hey folks! Money's tight since I had my hours reduced, and I have some upcoming payments, so I'm opening ✨ art commissions ✨! If you're interested in letting me draw your blorbos, reach out at
[email protected]
or on Discord @thiefprince. And if you order today, I'll throw in something extra! 💕
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If you see this, quote with a robot that isn't from "Star Wars," "Star Trek," "Dr. Who," or "Transformers."
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8 months ago
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Helen Lane
8 months ago
I am now open to all the genres I represent through till 31st August. That includes: Fantasy, Sci Fi, Horror, Romance, Thriller, Action and Adventure, and YA Fantasy. I look forward to reading your subs.
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I heard you can make good money posting feet pics on the internet. Am I doing it right????
8 months ago
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K.B. Wagers
8 months ago
Reminded of this much needed tweet from
@shannagermain.bsky.social
today 💙
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I maybe haven't talked about it much, but I have a book coming out! Here is the first announcement and the landing page to sign up for alerts about it through my publisher, Space Wizard Fantasy!
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
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Get Ready for Space Wizard Science Fantasy: 7 new queer books for Year 4, Part 2!!
From Space Wizard Science Fantasy - Get Ready for Space Wizard Science Fantasy: 7 new queer books for Year 4, Part 2!!
https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/08deb147-d966-4109-b602-5224324b3eb1/landing
8 months ago
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Danai Christopoulou | Pre-order VILE LADY VILLAINS
9 months ago
Hey, it’s the first Sapphic Sunday of June! Happy Pride, support queer authors and read queer books, all year long. And I hope you read sapphic books too. Like VILE LADY VILLAINS 🖤🥀
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Alex de Campi
9 months ago
So, this Unbound/Boundless fiasco. I was going to be polite about it, but after this morning’s email: no
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William C. Tracy
9 months ago
We are live with Space Wizard Year 4! If you want to get seven all-new QUEER science fiction and fantasy books, check out the campaign! Backing in the first 48 hours gets you a free audiobook too!
#queerscifi
#queerfantasy
#lgbtqbooks
#queerbooks
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
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Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 1. Seven new queer books!
We're releasing 7 new queer science fiction and fantasy books in 2025!
https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/space-wizard-science-fantasy/space-wizard-science-fantasy-14-new-queer-books-for-year-4
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K.A. Doore
9 months ago
FATED WINDS AND PROMISING SEAS by
@wordsofrablack.bsky.social
- m/m - you'd rather stay in your prison cell - but then a leviathan attacks - and you're rescued by a plucky crew of outcasts - whose captain is... suspiciously familiar... - but hey, maybe he can keep you out of jail
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Fated Winds and Promising Seas: A Tender-Hearted Tale of Forging Fates, Fantastic Creatures, and Found Family
A Tender-Hearted Tale of Forging Fates, Fantastic Creatures, and Found Family
https://bookshop.org/a/18152/9781399724739
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Michelle Hauck
9 months ago
Thrilled to share the news of a cozy mystery coming this fall from client Emily Soderberg! HOW TO TALK TO YOUR DOG ABOUT MURDER is fun and lighthearted and just the sort of book to sink into a forget the world! (It's on NetGalley next week!)
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When people talk about dealing with their demons while writing, this is what I imagine the other writers mean as well.
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Proud to be the 100th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 1. Seven new queer books!!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
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Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 1. Seven new queer books!
We're releasing 7 new queer science fiction and fantasy books in 2025!
https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/space-wizard-science-fantasy/space-wizard-science-fantasy-14-new-queer-books-for-year-4?ref=bk-social-pledge-button
9 months ago
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M. Stevenson
9 months ago
Just a few days until the ENTER HERE anthology opens for submissions! Sub details here!
cjsubko.com/enter-here-a...
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Enter Here Anthology
Enter Here Anthology – Submission Guidelines GENRE: Speculative Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Horror TITLE: Enter Here: An Anthology of Portals For untold years, the door has been …
https://cjsubko.com/enter-here-anthology/
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MK Hardy
10 months ago
We are so thrilled to announce our story "Data Recovery" will be in the Lesbians and Space anthology - Part I* Look at this line-up of all-stars and tell me you're not excited to read some stellar sapphic stories from them! Luckily you can pre-order here:
space-wizard.square.site/product/lesb...
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👻 Liz Writes BOOs!! 👻 (she/her)
10 months ago
My first finished book took 7 months--but there were 4 or 5 false starts that came before. New on Substack: How to get unstuck fast and finish your very first first draft. Read it here:
lizwritesbooks.substack.com
Ask your Q:
lizwritesbooks.tumblr.com/Ask
#amwriting
#amediting
#writingcommunity
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William C. Tracy
10 months ago
Win 25 books from
#indie
authors while this is running! Find great
#free
#sciencefiction
and
#fantasy
!
authorsxp.com/giveaway
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Martha Wells
11 months ago
And lo, the trailer did drop:
www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2...
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Apple TV+ debuts trailer for “Murderbot,” premiering May 16
Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for “Murderbot,” the comedic thriller series starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård.
https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2025/04/apple-tv-debuts-trailer-for-murderbot-new-sci-fi-series-starring-and-executive-produced-by-alexander-skarsgrd-and-premiering-globally-may-16-2025/
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OTHERSIDE
11 months ago
Now that we’ve officially launched OTHERSIDE, it’s time to highlight our amazing team! We’re a speculative magazine for queer writers and poets, so it was important to us that our team be queer-led too. In this thread, learn about each of us—and the kinds of submissions we hope to see next year:
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William C. Tracy
11 months ago
The Space Wizard Sale is still happening! Get some
#lgbtqia
#fantasy
and
#sciencefiction
books for less!
authorsxp.com/spotlight/sp...
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Sophia Babai
11 months ago
Some tips as someone who loves food, has a bunch of health-related food restrictions, and has been food insecure for ~3 years 1. If you can afford it, a Costco membership is the best possible investment in not starving. $5 rotisserie chicken + bulk frozen vegetables have gotten me through so much.
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Laura Zats
11 months ago
I have office hours tonight at 6cst! Come ask me your publishing and writing questions! Or just come hang out!
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Roanne Lau
11 months ago
🎉 I AM OFFICIALLY A PUBLISHED AUTHOR!!! 🎉 My book The Serpent Called Mercy has officially hit shelves in North America (UK/Commonwealth tomorrow)! This is a dream come true for me, and I’m so grateful. Here’s my very last unboxing video to celebrate:
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Just finished some edits, and I'm very excited. Side note, it is extremely odd to work on novels as the world crumbles. Will there even be books by the time this comes out?
11 months ago
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Sheryl Weikal says Prosecute ICE
11 months ago
I'm done debating trans rights. Completely done. We exist. We are valid. There's no one right way to be trans or right way to gender. Either accept people are the gender they say they are or get fucked.
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Jennifer Jackson
12 months ago
Today looks like a lot. Maybe not slowing down soon. Do what you can. Among other things... saving the world, one book sale at a time. And just like that. I'm opening to queries. Updated guidelines here:
maassagency.com/jennifer-jac...
Plus happy pi day to all who celebrate. What are you making?
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Jennifer Jackson - Donald Maass Literary Agency
Literary agent specializing in genre fiction. Representing a talented list of established and emerging authors. Saving the world, one book sale at a time.
https://maassagency.com/jennifer-jackson/
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Jorts (and Jean)
about 1 year ago
Anything they want, hide it or mislabel it. Anything they plug in, unplug it. Remove light bulbs. Move cubicles around so they hide some of the doors and when they leave the room move them again so they hide different doors. Play really loud music. Think like a cat and sabo tabby yourself a mess
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@mahmudelsayed.bsky.social
this little guy is trying to sleep, but it's a big day for cooking
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