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British Asian. She/They. SFF Author. www.kamsika.com
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Merc Fenn Wolfmoor
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okay so. coming soon 👀 (no, idk *exactly* when but like... all the stories are written! and I have one cover!)
#WhyMonsterGirlsDontCry
📚🏳️⚧️ it's got trans & nonbinary characters! it's super queer! 🌈📚🪐 💜🖤💚 also very aspec! there will be 3 new stories! 🐺🎥🧸
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mer...
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Coming soon: Why Monster Girls Don't Cry
A collection of dark speculative fiction about monsters and people considered monstrous. Includes three never-before-published stories!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mercfennwolfmoor/why-monster-girls-dont-cry
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The Verge
3 days ago
There is no ethical consumption of HBO’s Harry Potter series
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There is no ethical consumption of HBO’s Harry Potter series
You can’t without supporting Rowling’s transphobic bigotry.
https://buff.ly/7Jh8tlv
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I introduce my story 'We Are Not Them' for 'Of Love & Dragons' in this week's Flame Tree podcast -
open.spotify.com/episode/6xy5...
#FlameTreePress
#fantasy
#podcast
#dragons
#romance
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Una McCormack
13 days ago
Listen, everyone, this is a major event! Vonda McIntyre’s last novel will FINALLY be published, 15th May, by Aqueduct Press. It’s fabulous. Of course it is!
@vondanmcintyre.bsky.social
@clarionwest.bsky.social
More here:
www.aqueductpress.com/books/978-1-...
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Aqueduct Press
https://www.aqueductpress.com/books/978-1-61976-280-0.php
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Andrew Knighton
9 days ago
Suggestions are open for the BFS awards. Both my novel Forged for Destiny & my novella Walking a Wounded Land are eligible for this, so if you read & enjoyed one of them, & you're in the BFS, please consider giving them a nod. Meanwhile, I'll be busily nominating my favourite books by other people.
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Eoin Higgins
about 2 months ago
Concentration camps: “For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh. We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick."
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Exclusive: Detention Center Captives Are Throwing Lotion Bottles Wrapped With Notes to Organizers Outside Otay Mesa Facility ~ L.A. TACO
“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh," an Otay Mesa captive communicated through handwritten note. "We are all in one big room with no doors...
https://lataco.com/captive-lotion-bottle-note
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Merc Fenn Wolfmoor
2 months ago
hi friends, i've put together a short collection of SFF stories and set it free—i hope it can give you some encouragement, a smile, or even just a pause in the doomscrolling. art is resistance. <3 🐺 📚
ko-fi.com/s/f0da603a0d
<— support/PWYW (free!)
tiny.cc/2q7y001
<— direct download
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Excited to share that my short story 'Fragments of Us' is included in Flame Tree Press' anthology OF SWORDS AND ROSES this summer! Check out the full TOC and preorder here:
blog.flametreepublishing.com/fantasy-goth...
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Romantic Fantasy | Contents Announcement | Of Swords & Roses
We’re very pleased to present the list of stories selected for the new collection in our new Romantic Fantasy series: Of Swords & Roses!
https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/fantasy-gothic/romantic-fantasy-contents-announcement-of-swords-roses
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Vajra Chandrasekera
2 months ago
“The report calls for a series of actions including … better water monitoring using AI” lmao of course it does
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Clarkesworld
3 months ago
I really don't have the words. Sheila is a dear friend and I wish and her family all the best as she recovers.
locusmag.com/2026/01/shei...
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Asimov’s Editor Sheila Williams Hospitalized
The Must Read Books Team has shared that Sheila Williams, editor of Asimov’s, has been hospitalized after suffering a brain aneurysm. Asimov’s senior managing editor Emily Hockaday will…
https://locusmag.com/2026/01/sheila-williams-hospitalized/
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Matt Baume 🏳️🌈
4 months ago
I don't know why but in the last 2 days I've seen multiple people posting about my favorite shark the tasselled wobbegong and in case your timeline has not been similarly blessed I just think you should be aware that this is what it looks like
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inkle
4 months ago
Today is the day to tell a strange story. The long version we'll tell later, but the short version is this. In an attic, in his late great-uncle's house,
@jon.inkle.co
found a locked trunk. It took twenty years to open. Last summer he did. Inside was a wiring diagram, and a stack of books.
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Andrew Knighton
5 months ago
"The ashes are warm as spilt blood between Helga’s toes, pale as searchlight beams striping the sky..." It's the first Friday of the month, so it's flash fiction time, & walking is magic again in this historical fantasy...
andrewknighton.com/footsteps-wr...
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Footsteps Written in Ash - a fantasy short story
Desperate for a safe way through the inferno of a firebombed city, a young woman follows the ghost of a lost love.
https://andrewknighton.com/footsteps-written-in-ash-a-fantasy-short-story/
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Sheffield Tribune
5 months ago
“It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car,” one woman who paid Milne tens of thousands of pounds told us. “He has just wiped me out.” Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
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A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
https://www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-lawyer-bought-hundreds-of-sheffield-freeholds-then-the-very-aggressive-letters-arrived/
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Stéphanie says… 🏴☠️🦈🌷🪻
5 months ago
This has now reached 60,909!!! 👏👏👏 Let’s get to 65,000!!!! If you haven’t already signed, please do! If you have signed, please spread the word!!
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Thrilled to announced that my short story 'We Are Not Them' is included in Flame Tree Press' anthology OF LOVE AND DRAGONS next March. Dragons! Romance! Little bit of banter!
#romantasy
blog.flametreepublishing.com/fantasy-goth...
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Romantic Fantasy | Contents Announcement | Of Love & Dragons
We’re very pleased to present the list of stories selected for one of the first two titles in our new Romantic Fantasy series: Of Love & Dragons!
https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/fantasy-gothic/romantic-fantasy-contents-announcement-of-love-dragons
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OTHERSIDE
6 months ago
WE'RE LIVE! AND WE ARE SO EXCITED! Back now to support a new magazine of speculative fiction by 2SLGBTQIA+ authors and artists! Snag some amazing rewards, including discounted subscriptions! Support queer art! And help us SMASH DAY ONE!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/hyb...
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Nisi Shawl
6 months ago
Okay, and here is the crowdfunding campaign for my next project, which now I guess is going to have to be amazing and foundational and wildly essential and move us all:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-nisi-...
Help how you can. That's what I'm doing.
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Donate to Help Nisi Shawl write the book of her dream!, organized by Eileen Gunn
Nisi Shawl, a wise and wonderful writer of science fiction and fantasy, had a… Eileen Gunn needs your support for Help Nisi Shawl write the book of her dream!
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-nisi-shawl-write-the-book-of-her-dream
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Joelle Maslak
7 months ago
Trans folk: Don't read this. You already know. Cis folk: If you say that there are "some concerns" or you "have questions" about whether trans people should be able to use bathrooms, changing rooms, etc (or even just play sports, because this follows), you damn well should read all 40 pages.
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Philippa East (Author)
9 months ago
Getting another 20k means getting as many people as you can to sign: friends, family, colleagues, random strangers :) It means championing the petition far & wide: social media, forums, Discord, etc. etc. But I really think we can do it. LET'S GET SIGNING!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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Petition: Legally enshrine the right of adults to physically transition using NHS services
Introduce a law to legally protect the right of those aged 18 and over to transition using NHS services. This should specifically cover physical transition, including hormone treatment and surgery, as...
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/704793
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English PEN
9 months ago
As the case is heard today in the High Court, we reiterate our deep concern at the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation and the wider implications for free expression in the UK. Read our joint statement ⤵️
www.englishpen.org/posts/campai...
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Proscribing Palestine Action as terrorist organisation threatens fundamental rights - News & Events - English PEN
https://www.englishpen.org/posts/campaigns/proscribing-palestine-action-as-terrorist-organisation-threatens-fundamental-rights/
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Nisi Shawl
9 months ago
Writing the Other's Diverse Narrative Structures 2.0 has new & expanded content, including: * New sections * More writing exercises * More lecture material * Double the case studies * Original theme song! August 1 - 31 | $350 | Scholarships available Register Here ⇢
writingtheother.com..
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Read most of these, all good with some absolute favourites like The Saint Of Bright Doors and Ninefox Gambit - 99p in the UK!
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Carlie St. George
9 months ago
"There are no promises for star-seeders. No expectations for rescues or reunions." George's lovely and bittersweet first contact story is now available to read in its entirety! 🖤✨
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Norman Records
9 months ago
PREORDER: 'Black Swan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)' by Clint Mansell One of Mansell's many Darren Aronofsky scores returns to vinyl.
www.normanrecords.com/records/1574...
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Abhi | Venba
9 months ago
I don't know if it's spite from all of you, but Venba had a sales spike yesterday! If you want to make more than PBJ, Venba is on its biggest sale right now for 60% off!
store.steampowered.com/app/1491670/...
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Republicans Against Trumpism
9 months ago
A government ban on Hungary’s Pride parade backfired Saturday as over 100,000 people marched through Budapest, far more than usual PM Viktor Orban warned people to stay away, threatening “clear legal consequences.” But the warnings only turned a modest event into a mass rally against his government
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I have a new story out – my serialised sci fi ‘In The Star’s Brilliance’ starts today. It has aliens! Romance! Loneliness! And a tiny bit of hope! I hope you enjoy it if you take a look. Thanks.
dailytomorrow.substack.com/p/in-the-sta...
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In The Stars' Brilliance — Part One
By Georgina Kamsika
https://dailytomorrow.substack.com/p/in-the-stars-brilliance-part-one
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I’m so pleased to share that my story will be serialised in
@thedailytomorrow.bsky.social
! 'In The Stars’ Brilliance' is about family, and loneliness and connection. More about it later when it's out!
10 months ago
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elia ayoub
10 months ago
There's a large convoy of North African activists making their way by land to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza. They've now reached Libya
www.instagram.com/p/DKtr9pwM7uw
Numbers I've seen are anywhere from 1500 to 7000 people. I'll incl the correct nmbr once I have it.
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Nisi Shawl
10 months ago
Hey, I got nominated for a FIYAH Magazine Ember Award! And like half my pals are nominated too! We should all visit the page and vote now, okay?
ignyteawards.fiyahlitmag.com/vote/
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Vote - The Ignyte Awards
Public voting for the 2025 AWARDS IS NOW OPEN THRU AUG 15. GO VOTE OUTSTANDING NOVEL: ADULT for novel-length work (40k words) Works intended for an adult audience BLACKHEART MAN – Nalo Hopkinson (S&S/...
https://ignyteawards.fiyahlitmag.com/vote/
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Joshua Palmatier/Zombies Need Brains
10 months ago
And if you missed backing the
#Kickstarter
for the
#pirate
themed anth SKULL X BONES from ZNB, no worries! You can still late pledge here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/znb/science-fiction-and-fantasy-pirate-themed-anthology
#readingcommunity
#booksky
#fantasy
#urbanfantasy
#sff
#sciencefiction
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Indrapramit Das
10 months ago
It should be the shame of the world's governments that a civilian ship is rescuing Sudanese migrants (from other governments who might kill or jail or displace them) and attempting to break a genocidal blockade while they just sit and watch and send money and weapons for more genocide.
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David Thomas Moore
10 months ago
As you may know, I have stopped using Twitter, and have decided to reproduce some of my more memorable threads here for posterity. Here’s one I hold wrote after a particularly engaging swordfighting lesson. Buckle up, swordfighting fans, because I *have* studied my Agrippa! [BIG ASS THREAD]
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Vajra Chandrasekera
10 months ago
Something you can do if you have little time to do the verifying but do want to make donations when you can spare the money: bookmark the Butterfly Effect verified campaigns spreadsheet and pick someone who needs your help the most.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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The Butterfly Effect Project
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/e/2PACX-1vTKQYInYewFiGUX4afdHK-rANJDT4dgOC4IV6elKYNvYI2HvOTf_6IsTqt5m2KXcr_pGxcqR8AvsAJi/pubhtml?pli=1#
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Merc Fenn Wolfmoor
11 months ago
It's crowdFUND Friday! Help a pair of nerdy
#trans
& queer horror enthusiasts bring our project to LIFE. :D
@probablyharmless.bsky.social
and I want this DEERLY — we have amazing stories already lined up & want to read YOURS.
#TheDeerIsMessedUP
📚💙
#booksky
🏳️⚧️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mer...
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Bibliotexmex
11 months ago
Two great examples of taking an overworked genre and creating intricate narratives by infusing overlooked cultural history and perspectives.
@sgj.bsky.social
#ryancoogler
#vampires
#halfwaytohalloween
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Wild Hunt Books
12 months ago
Pretty sickened by UK's Supreme Court 🤮 So I'm opening my submission inbox to unagented trans authors in the UK until the END OF APRIL. I'm not currently open to general subs BUT if you're a trans author writing folk horror, weird, experimental, mystery, literary/upmkt fiction, take a look below 👇
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Alexander Glass
12 months ago
Very Occasional Legal Hat Post on the Supreme Court's judgment in For Women (Scotland) Ltd. v The Scottish Ministers. Declarations of interest: 1. I'm a former human rights lawyer. If you want to say I was a lefty lawyer, an activist lawyer, or similar, that's fine. 2. I have a trans child. 1/9
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Bogi Takács / SONG OF SPORES out NOW!
12 months ago
This includes the video games too - I think the hype around the books has died down, but still see way too many people go "but, but, Hogwarts Legacy!!". Especially now that it's on PS Plus. She is still paid for your game even if you get it for no extra charge through PS Plus.
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Greg Jenner (Historian)
12 months ago
Today UK authors are protesting against Meta for stealing our work to train their AI model. Authors earn an average of £7000 per year, we are not rich, and yet a trillion dollar company decided it didn’t want to license our work fairly as it was “too expensive” Theft is not a valid alternative.
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Shepherd
about 1 year ago
The person who punched Richard Spencer and instantly made him a meme never got caught. Just threw one punch and skipped off into immortality. I think about that a lot.
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Excited to be speaking at the @LondonBookFair on Wednesday, 12th March (10 - 11am) to discuss Writing Others' Experiences: Freedom and Appropriation ✨📚
#LondonBookFair
#LBF25
about 1 year ago
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Jennie Goloboy
about 1 year ago
My clients
@anyasy.bsky.social
,
@gkamsika.bsky.social
,
@kateheartfield.com
, and
@unshavedmouse.bsky.social
are in this fantastic anthology, now launched on Kickstarter! Check it out!
kck.st/4hQfu4R
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Rising Tides: A Pirate Anthology!
My crew an’ I bring ye tales of daring! Of makin’ a difference in the face of oppressive guv’mints and fearsome beasties!
http://kck.st/4hQfu4R
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Check out the Kickstarter for this anthology! I have a story in it! Rising Tides is a short fiction anthology featuring nineteen stories of heroic pirates from a diverse array of super-talented authors.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/133...
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Rising Tides: A Pirate Anthology!
My crew an’ I bring ye tales of daring! Of makin’ a difference in the face of oppressive guv’mints and fearsome beasties!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1330509990/rising-tides-a-pirate-anthology
about 1 year ago
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Natacha
about 1 year ago
THREAD about anti-trans bias at
@theguardian.com
: You will not find a clearer example of anti-trans bias in UK mainstream media than this. This is an example of the way selection bias against trans people works at the Guardian. It reveals the depth of the Guardian’s… 1/7…
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Brotherwise Games
about 1 year ago
Interested in writing, editing, or sensitivity consulting for the Cosmere RPG? We are looking for freelancers! 📝 If you'd like your application to be considered, please submit it by end of day (EST) on Sunday, January 26th. Reposts are appreciated! Apply using this form:
forms.gle/EjFpaVRGGXho...
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Edmonds Scanner
about 1 year ago
Your horoscope for today: Be like a cactus - cultivate a hostile exterior to protect yourself and other vulnerable creatures from any big oafs who blunder by.
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Indrapramit Das
about 1 year ago
ICYMI, my horror story about a young couple whose weekend trip to exurban Bengal turns into a crucible.
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