JUST posted my 5th installment of Stranger Than Fiction, an episode called “The Impossible Stranger” in which I tell a story that DOES NOT MAKE SENSE, about how I was saved from danger on a story night by a complete stranger many years ago. My mom said it was…an angel. substack.com/home/post/p-...

Comics & Film Editor Lauren Gorski is ready for your submissions! Send them to her by December 15! We pay contributors $50! Submit here: tinyurl.com/ExpoParaSocial.

I have released a little guided art grounding nature journal zine thing over here. Free! It’s just a silly little thing. rat-witch.itch.io/pleinair-scape

Less than 10 days left to submit to Vol. XI: “PARA/SOCIAL” and get guaranteed feedback from our editorial team! Submit in any genre here: tinyurl.com/ExpoParaSocial! #ExpoReview #CallforSubmissions

When someone chooses to spend their free time learning from me, it's such an honor & a privilege. There's a multitude of creative writing teachers out there, & I feel so lucky to be able to share my gifts. Writing itself is a lonely biz, but lifting others up along the way feels so good. :)

I am impressed with my short fiction students for being committed to doing the work even while the world seems like it's falling apart. Being creative in trying times is extra difficult, but they rose to the occasion & I'm proud. I feel so lucky to know them.

Last night my flagship 6-Month Short Fiction Intensive Course wrapped, & my students read such beautiful work in their celebratory event. We had a gorgeous showing of darkly fantastical tales & magical realism. I'm SO proud of them — 6 months to write 6 stories, diving deep into the craft with me!

Thanks to all those who shouted out/reposted my #bookcover reveal yesterday! We got so many beautiful supportive comments via various channels, & your love of literature warms my soul. Thank you again, my darlings. ❤️ #shortfiction #shortstories #gothicfiction #literaryhorror #magicalrealism

Cover reveal!! Wanna be first to know when my book is ready for pre-order? Want exclusive behind-the-scenes info? Sign up for my mailing list at www.ggsilverman.com/subscribe

Hey, weirdlings and norms... my book tour celebrating the release of the Absolution trade paperback kicks off Oct 20 in Santa Cruz, in convo with the wonderful writer @poingu.bsky.social ! So looking forward to it.

Patty Q with a new piece at Ghost Parachute! @patriciaqbidar.bsky.social ghostparachute.com/issue/octobe...

i have a new post up! and it contains a (very pretentious) description of the big project I'm working on. Also, the piece here is the introduction to a series of prose bits & poems i'm writing about my girl The Machine God. schizopoetics.wordpress.com/2025/10/08/t...

And gratitude to @tinhouse.bsky.social Winter Workshop 2020 & Writing x Writers Boulder (especially Ramona Ausubel) for more craft inspiration that led to my manuscript being not just publishable, but notable—a finalist for 8 awards. Ok, come back tomorrow for COVER REVEAL?

My forthcoming book also features stories originally published by @saratantlinger.bsky.social at @roosterreppress.bsky.social & @sequoian.bsky.social & Cole Bucciaglia at Psychopomp, as well as one from @expositionreview.bsky.social. COVER REVEAL TOMORROW—can't wait!

Hey, #shortfiction fans!! Tomorrow is the COVER REVEAL of my new book THE BLOOD YEAR DAUGHTER coming from Creature Publishing April 2026! Featuring stories workshopped with @joycecaroloates.bsky.social who gave great advice on shaping the collection, & also workshopped with Ted Chiang & Amy Hempel.

I hear people are talking about more short story collections. Yes, hello, I would like more collections by @seanbirnie.bsky.social, @casskhaw.bsky.social, @acwise.bsky.social, @thomasha.bsky.social, @stevetoase.bsky.social, @sillysyntax.bsky.social, and many others not on Bsky please and thank you 🖤

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In advance of my book release next spring, I have started receiving jaw-droppingly beautiful endorsements from authors I love, and CAN't WAIT to share what they said about my book. I am losing my mind with gratitude over their words.

Hello, friend-o's! I recently started an Instagram account for my art and writing & to build community around those topics. If you're on Insta and want to be friends there too, see: www.instagram.com/gg_silverman/

My latest SUPER VULNERABLE #Substack post: on becoming psychic to stay safe—a.k.a., my brain grew tentacles. It feels scary to share this, but thanks for taking the time to read & engage in heartfelt dialog—I appreciate it! ggsilverman.substack.com/p/episode-3-...

Also, I was humbled to start getting pledges for this content. I haven't turned on payments yet, but I'm honored to know that people would pay, if they could. Writing is often an unpaid art form, & your support takes my breath away. I'm grateful. ❤️ ggsilverman.substack.com/p/episode-2-...

It has felt super scary & vulnerable to share this material in my Substack, but so I've only gotten the kindest messages from people saying they've also had similar experiences. Thank you, friends, for telling me I am not alone. Much love! ggsilverman.substack.com/p/episode-2-...

Forgot to share my second Substack post: "Buried Alive" or "OH FUCK, I'm going to die!" Part of my series exploring my real-life experiences with the #TheUnexplained. #Reincarnation. #Ghosts. #Psychic phenomena. Hecks yes, it's weird. Enjoy? ggsilverman.substack.com/p/episode-2-...

In my new series "Stranger Than Fiction" I'll also be talking about my real life experiences with ghosts. Psychic experiences. And more things that defy explanation. It's gonna get WEIRD. open.substack.com/pub/ggsilver...

Hello, friends! Announcing my *weird* & VULNERABLE new writing project—my #Substack series "Stranger Than Fiction," about my personal experiences of the #paranormal & #supernatural. First issue: #Reincarnation, OR Why am I here again?? open.substack.com/pub/ggsilver...

WE NEED YOUR HELP, SPACE UNICORNS! The Uncanny Magazine Year 12: Fly Forever, Space Unicorns! Kickstarter is 83% funded with 9 days to go! Please push us over that finish line so we can make another year of your Uncanny Magazine! buff.ly/d6biJJf

🚨 Submissions are OPEN! 🚨 We are open to short stories under 5,000 words, translations under 3,500 words, and flash fiction. We offer $0.10/word. Send in your submissions now! For more details on submissions, please visit our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...

SO EXCITED! Marketing is ramping up for my book coming out next year, THE BLOOD YEAR DAUGHTER! Gothy dark short stories with witchy, vampiric goodness. My wonderful publisher and I feel palpable excitement! EEEEEEE!

Working with our distributors on cracking into the airport-bookstore market. That could be huge. Tally ho.

Saw the #Superman movie this weekend. SO funny & also damn near made me cry. Superman, at the beginning, was only 80% healed & went back to helping the people. As a #disabled person I know what that's like. You help even tho you're not 100%. Props to @jamesgunn.bsky.social for a relatable hero.❤️

Sad to hear of Ozzy Osbourne's passing. And also of Malcolm Jamal Warner. Sending love & light to both their families. Even if Ozzy was the Prince of Darkness. 🖤

This devastating little book was out on submission for 3 years before it found its rightful home. And the manuscript gathered so many accolades. A story within was nommed for Pushcart, O. Henry, & Best American Short Fiction. I've been working on this project for 10 years. IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING!

THRILLED to announce that my debut short story collection THE BLOOD YEAR DAUGHTER has found its home at Creature Publishing! I love what they're doing in the women-driven horror space, & am deeply grateful for their exquisite care. Coming in spring 2026!

Thank you, @expositionreview.bsky.social _ I am so lucky to be on this list!

YES to this!

Grateful to be included on this phenomenal list! Being nominated for the @pushcartprize.bsky.social is a huge honor & I am honestly stunned.

It's #WorldBookDay! I have a wildly award-winning book manuscript (8 serious accolades!) that so far hasn't found a publisher—a searing #feminist #shortfiction collection. One of the stories is nom'd for Pushcart, O.Henry Prize, & Best American Short Fiction! Dreaming of the right publisher. Sigh.😍

If we're going to survive these trying times, we will do so by showing up as our WHOLE selves. Don't hide your shine. What makes you special is so necessary. Lean into your uniqueness—it's needed!❤️

Good morning, all! A reminder, I'm offering a NEW workshop on March 24, 10-12 Pacific: BEING CREATIVE IN TROUBLED TIMES. In this nurturing workshop, we’ll be discussing how to reconnect with our creative practice in ways that are meaningful & energizing! www.eventbrite.com/e/being-crea...

Last, if anyone has any questions about this workshop on March 24, let me know. I will also prepare special content for anyone with a specific question, if I am able! www.eventbrite.com/e/being-crea...

I am offering BEING CREATIVE IN TROUBLED TIMES because I, too, wrestle with the question of WHY & HOW—why & how should we stay committed to our creative practice despite these terrifying times. Looking forward to sharing my strategies & tips! www.eventbrite.com/e/being-crea...

NEW WORKSHOP: Being Creative in Troubled Times. In this nurturing session, we’ll be discussing how to reconnect with our creative practice in ways that are meaningful & energizing. LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/being-crea...

Valentine’s Day! A day for lovers & flowers & blood & monsters & madness & mysterious animal hides & carnivorous tooth fairies & skin stealing & obsession & a spider in the pool & candy! Need help w/that? Preorder You Have to Let Them Bleed @badhandbooks.bsky.social badhandbooks.com/preorders/yo...

I always used Valentine's Day on that other site to promote Love for Slaughter, so I might as well do it again here 😆 If some #horrormance poetry is your thing 🖤🩸 www.amazon.com/Love-Slaught...

Insanely honored to be nommed for the Pushcart Prize, O.Henry Prize, and Best American Short Fiction. AHHHHHHHH! Thank you!

🚨✍️CALL FOR ENTRIES: Season 10 of our #Flash405 writing contests is officially open! Submit your short form writing in any & every genre to Expo Editor Ashley Moon’s “Anchor” theme by 3/5 for your chance to win cash prizes and publication! Enter your writing here: tinyurl.com/FlashAnchor. #ExpoReview

I believe that art is here to show us how to live. I am here for this. Sending all of my friends peace & strength!

Last year, I was awarded a grant to self-publish a book that is all stories about female empowerment. I am currently working on production & my goal is to release by October. I am REALLY excited about it—I am pouring my heart into it & hope it brings people awe.

Over the past few weeks I've had the pleasure of spending time online with @emstarr.bsky.social @vermin.quest & @1texsun.bsky.social — Thanks for being there!

For #writers & #artists, I've got a #YearOfTheSnake intention setting workshop Feb 3—the snake is a wonderful archetype for growth & change, & the workshop will be a restorative journaling session in a safe online space. Join me? www.eventbrite.com/e/year-of-th...