Zachary Shaye and Jake at Nerd Level Rising dropped a stunning in depth discussion of Fugitive Prince, yesterday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=90rh...

We're always terrible at selling our own books but can sell others' so: Please visit Krista's shop and buy her books because she wants to produce more fancy audiobooks. Also I suggested the tagline on her homepage. payhip.com/kristadball

New Release! The Gallant, a Wars of Light and Shadow novella, is now available in audiobook format narrated by Zachary Shaye Jennings. The audiobook (and original e-book format) are available exclusively in the Studio Shop: shop.paravia.com/janny-wurts/...

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!! House of Idyll is on the way to rock your world. Available for preorder at all the usual places, plus a special SIGNED edition from Books-a-Million. All preorder links here, including hardcover, ebook, and audio: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790197...

Zachary Shaye has busted the silence on the forthcoming audio book release of The Gallant, coming on Sept 4, and his debut as a narrator - available on the Paravia studio shop site. Check out his channel for excerpts: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4Hu...

EDMONTON: this is Fiasco, @premeemohamed.com's beautiful boy. after slipping outside a few days ago, he needs help finding his way home. can you share this with your local circles?

Arriken says, "Be Cool!" #caturday

West LA—keep your eyes open for a missing cat!

Authors: If you found out that your publisher(s) failed to register with the U.S. Copyright Office, we can help. We provide ongoing legal assistance to our members and advocate for their work, particularly in the face of ongoing AI-related theft.

Satsuma and Chicory are still looking for a home together! They’re in Elkton, MD but for the right home we would consider transport within the Mid-Atlantic area! Apply at crits4cats.petfinder.com

This book is brilliant - give it a run!

Re-upping this for the afternoon:

Happy #caturday Arriken!

Not to add to the discourse, but… It’s ‘toe the line,’ not ‘tow the line.’ It’s ‘free rein,’ and not ‘free reign.’ It’s ‘eke out,’ not ‘eek out.’ It’s ‘sleight of hand,’ not ‘slight of hand.’ It's ‘Anchors aweigh,’ and not ‘Anchor's away!’

I need help in this "big name authors" vs "ChatGPT 5" contest! On my blog are 8 pieces of flash fiction. All you need to do is rate them & vote which are AI. In a follow up post I will reveal which well-known authors are involved and how you did! mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/2025/08/so-i...

If you have enjoyed any of the stellar writing classes, please let the instructors know, and it would be nice to let the worldcon peeps know as well :-) I am so delighted to have been part of assembling that.

Happy #caturday! Arriken bonding with Brynli, and Arriken on the murder of cat towers.

For American writers interested in being part of a potential class action suit against META for the theft of our work to train AI. If you want to join in, do it quick. Thanks, Ruth, for the info and links.

This week on Planetside… Our behind-the-scenes look at Writer Beware continues with “Part 2: Challenges and Advocacy” of our interview with @victoriastrauss.com: www.sfwa.org/2025/08/14/s... Part of SFWA Presents: Get to Know…

Someone please adopt these perfect and sweet boys. Chicory & Satsuma are such a perfect pair. Chicory is bold, cuddly and outgoing, and because of him, Satsuma is getting there! Their adoption fee is sponsored & comes with a $150 Chewy gift card. Located in Elkton, MD— DM me for an app or more info!

This is my schedule for @seattlein2025.org next week!

TODAY! I'm on Reddit doing Ask Me Anything now until 11PM tonight (EST). Come chat about the Deluxe Edition of DEADLY EDUCATION by @wraithmarked.bsky.social ...or anything else! Join me on Reddit at: www.reddit.com/r/TheScholom...

If you want the ground floor intro/non spoiling - start the series they are creating here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cewo...

Happy Caturday! Arriken, gained 2 pounds of growth since he came to us (blink and you miss it!)

Need a navigation sheet to provide reading order, and overview of the Wars of Light and Shadow Arc structure? (Link is for PDF download) www.paravia.com/JannyWurts/f...

Heads up: @jannywurts.bsky.social's and @refeist.bsky.social's DAUGHTER OF THE EMPIRE is on US ebook sale for $2; I bought 10 copies for random giveaway. I have very fond memories of this spin-off series, and recommend it a lot; I'll say more about it when it comes up.

A blast from the past, now in my top viewed videos, a look at all 9 Culture novels. Check it out! #scifibooks #sciencefiction #spaceopera ##theculture youtu.be/Syk-rUMsTv8

Cover reveal! And lots of other fun!

She would be an amazing first time cat for someone looking for a companion with tons of personality and charm. She is located in Elkton, MD and you can apply for her at crits4cats.petfinder.com. Her fee has been waived! Come get her out of the shelter life! She wants a person SO badly!

Also: watch this space, Exciting news coming up!

Happy Caturday! Arriken is officially on the loose at 4 months old, and here's his elder Talisman, caught in the bag.

Since the Uncanny Magazine Year 12: Fly Forever, Space Unicorns! Kickstarter reached over 875 Backers, here is an exclusive mini-interview with solicited short story writer Tananarive Due! buff.ly/vK0wHKr

Looking forward to this!!!

Join us tomorrow night as we hang out with Books, Beverages, and Besties at 8PM Eastern! Hop in chat and talk all things books with us! 🔗 youtube.com/live/uSxMCkB...

I guess what I'm saying is, this is Disability Awareness Month, and this week has really had me reflecting on the fact that: 1. Not all disabilities are visible 2. Everyone has a story and a battle they are fighting 3. Kindness is free. 4/4

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 16711: Not all agents are the same. Not all agents are well-connected, or professional, or act in the best interests of their client. Some are chancers. Some are crooks. So, rather than jump at the first agent who shows interest, do your due diligence. Check them out.

A massive thanks to @michaelastackpole.bsky.social for the interview. Within the Weeping Eye is out now via e-book. Paperback drops tomorrow 💪

Click below to see the full list of books John will inevitably agonize over when he has to pick a book of the month! 🔗 youtu.be/pdX7TejdxO8

Announced today, UNBROKEN, anthology to help Peter Orullian with medical debt. Stellar list of authors, pre sign page for Sept Kickstarter is live: www.kickstarter.com/projects/unb...

This is Stardust, feral mother cat, rescued from being dumped into a kill shelter in Dec 12 years ago. Gone from us two weeks ago. We grieve, and we never leave a vacancy. Her loss gave is Arriken.

Brynli, stealing the my chair, she has no idea what's about to hit her. (Ware Arriken!)

Vet check A-OK. Guess who's getting out of quarantine. Already gained a pound. Arriken will own the house very soon.

1. Scam alert thread! 🧵 Watch out for out-of- the-blue emails from supposed marketing experts claiming they just happened on your book & are eager to promote it. This is something I'm seeing more and more of. Marketing scams aren't new, but this is a new twist.

Arriken has two speeds: bullet and cuddle puddle.

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Arriken, growing like a weed!

Arriken is settling in.

Hello, Arriken - welcome to our home.

This week I was humbled to learn that the World Fantasy Awards would be honoring me for Lifetime Achievement. More on that in this week’s newsletter: theartofmichaelwhelan.substack.com/p/lifetime-a...