ok free idea for anyone unless i write it and then its not: title "would you still love me if i was a worm", short story about a girl turning into a gigantic worm and not doing any of the useful feminine labor things for her boyfriend/fiance/etc anymore. also she gets really into dirt.

I wrote this in a fugue state immediately after handing in my MFA and somehow it actually got published, so please enjoy this piece of flash fiction entitled: Bev Eats His Entire Wife turbinekapohau.org.nz/2025-content...

This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.

If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features." There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.

Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer. He is a computer safety researcher. And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine. In under 1600 words. aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...

I’ve got about 45 minutes before work so let’s do a game — give me a number between 1 and 293, and I’ll give you a quote from that page

Super worth the read!

Fascinating read

Just in time to get into the Halloween spirit, I’m teaching a horror writing class with Queens Collaboratory. If you’re in NYC and want to dip your toes into writing horror, this the place to do it. Tickets are $20-$25, and spots are pretty limited. luma.com/9pzyg2tm

☠️ 85 Scary (and Not-So-Scary) 2025 Young Adult Books To Get Readers In The Halloween Spirit ☠️ popgoesthereader.com/85-scary-and... #BookSky #KidLit #YALit

the jellyfish is back with important news: the tpb of DEAD GIRLS DON'T DREAM is coming out in november, and b&n is having their preorder sale for members!

"Every Ghost Story" is out in @reactorsff.bsky.social today! Edited by @jonathanstrahan.bsky.social, with art by @babswebbart.bsky.social. Incredibly excited to share this one (what do you mean I may be slightly obsessed with ghosts?) reactormag.com/every-ghost-...

Survival hustle pt 2: husband (not on Bluesky) started paper/stamp/ink/embossing card crafting a bit ago, and we decided to try an Etsy shop. Each is individually crafted, which means he can also take requests! Hallmark doesn’t need your money. www.etsy.com/shop/TheCraf...

Announcing new deals for @marromasco.bsky.social @emilyocharlotte.bsky.social @erinbwrites.bsky.social @kulwickiwrites.bsky.social + more buff.ly/0J7Alid

If you find yourself discussing the freedom to read, you may need to debunk some common myths. The @freedomreadproject.bsky.social has put together this resource for you

My novella We Who Hunt Alexanders is now out in the world. To all the people named Alex and Alexander who expressed concerns on if the monsters in my book would be hunting them down, I want to officially state there's no reason to worry. 1/ www.apexbookcompany.com/products/we-...

my FUCKING GOD I was going to take my time with this roll-out, however, a bitch needs to go to urgent care !! in place of itch, we have two new store fronts to support me directly: digital works: payhip.com/ladz signed copies (US only for now): ladz-merch.square.site/shop/books/I...

Virtual reading next week with @swsworlds.bsky.social - Fri Aug 1, Noon EDT. Sign up to attend for free: tinyurl.com/swswa1 with: @authorterribruce.bsky.social @marromasco.bsky.social @nvhaskell.bsky.social @tabithapotts.bsky.social

I haven't finished a book in one sitting in a while but @marromasco.bsky.social 's DEADSTREAM is so good. The twitch streamers and all the Internet stuff feels so real and it's so eerie and just *chefs kiss*

Excited to read with badass authors (8 mins each!) for @swsworlds.bsky.social on Fri Aug 1, Noon EDT (free, zoom) tinyurl.com/swswa1 with: @authorterribruce.bsky.social @marromasco.bsky.social @nvhaskell.bsky.social @chelseaconradt.bsky.social @tabithapotts.bsky.social #horror #scifi #fiction

Tech bros running the billion-dollar companies cramming genAI down our throats forget their positions could also be outsourced to AI. In honor of this fact, @apexmag.bsky.social and I present my humorous story "How to Install Generative AI on a Zombie CEO." 1/ www.apexbookcompany.com/blogs/frontp...

From editors Annalee Newitz, Karen Lord, and Malka Older: WE WILL RISE AGAIN, Speculative Stories and Essays on Protest, Resistance, and Hope. It's never been more relevant. @older.bsky.social @drkarenlord.bsky.social @annaleen.bsky.social Preorder now! www.simonandschuster.com/books/We-Wil...

Dead Stream by @marromasco.bsky.social Teresa begins streaming after an accident leaves her with crippling anxiety about the outside world, but now her online world is in danger from a shadowy presence that’s spreading à la The Ring. #booksky #yabooks

I wonder how many streamers have read Deadstream by @marromasco.bsky.social bc now whenever I see a closed bedroom door behind them I wanna say “open the door” just to freak em out 🤣 #booksky #streaming #deadstream #marromascomoore

I’m listening to I Am the Ghost in Your House by @marromasco.bsky.social and can now confidently say “oh that’s just Pie.” #booksky

It's Disability Pride month! And guess what? After "Mail-Order Magic" (the first short story I've written that involves M.E./CFS) came out, SO MANY readers contacted me saying they wished they had griffins of their own. So, with wonderful artist @papertigress.bsky.social 's help...here you go! ❤️

Reading Deadstream by @marromasco.bsky.social for the horror prompt of the Trans Rights Readathon and the summary alone gave me chills. 😩 That first scene is a real killer #horror #booksky #trans @trreadathon.bsky.social

Come celebrate Pride with us with our 2025 Pride Bundle, curated as always by Catherine Lundoff and Melissa Scott! storybundle.com/pride

Important news for fans of Apex Books @apexmag.bsky.social. In short, Apex was screwed by the bankruptcy of the parent of Diamond Book Distributors, who placed their books in retail stores. This hits my fiction hard. Please read and share this thread. 1/ www.apexbookcompany.com/blogs/frontp...

this little book is out in the world and i would love for you to read it. THE DEATH OF MOUNTAINS is a novella that's been called "renentlessly affirming of human creativity." a climate fiction book filled with humanity and hope. because there is, and should be.

I've got a whole lot of updates to share—including the release of the Amplitudes anthology, and a whole gang of June events! As always, my newsletter is the best way to keep up with my work. I'll only hit your inbox when I've got something cool going on, promise.

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...

My next novel is about a grumpy dragon who pretends to be tame so he can eat for free at the local dragon riding academy. So here is my auction item: I'll tuckerize the winning bidder as a dragon rider in the book. I love my trans siblings. www.32auctions.com/organization...

It's alive... ALLLLIIIVE!!!! #TheDeerIsMessedUP #horror #booksky Come check out @probablyharmless.bsky.social and my epic horror anthology—full of messed up deer! 🔥🦌 www.kickstarter.com/projects/mer...

don't let the title of my story "The Messengers of Despair" dissuade you. this is a story of so much hope, family, and a house that eats people.

New podcast episode is out. I’m chatting w author Mar Romasco-Moore @marromasco.bsky.social about RETURN TO OZ. Thanks all, and watch out for the Wheelers! Subscribe & listen on Apple, Spotify, or here ourfirstfears.buzzsprout.com

Does science fiction actually help readers prepare for - or create - the future? If so, what does it take to make that a good thing? reactormag.com/beyond-the-t...

OKAY Y'ALL I HAVE NEWS. @probablyharmless.bsky.social and I are making THE FUCKED UP DEER anthology a reality!!! Kickstarter is next month! I am so fricking excited!!!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mer...

My debut novel turns one year old today! I can’t believe this monster has been out in the world for so long, and met so many readers. I worked my whole life for this. Thank you all for making it magical.

If you'd like to get in on our newest novella series as well as a short story collection from Christopher Caldwell, we'd love for you to check out our latest crowdfund at Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...

i called my House Representative and asked her to vote no. their aide was thrilled i called. took me 50 seconds. if you live in Ohio, please call.

DEADSTREAM release day. It's out in the world now, ready to haunt yer eyeballs. 🌈📚 👻 Thanks to @penguinteen.bsky.social for taking a chance on this weird, queer, experimental horror. And huge thanks to @ninocipri.bsky.social and @ajwhiteauthor.bsky.social for the awesome blurbs

I tried to get creative with this month’s Shelfie and make a flower, idk if I succeeded but I can’t think of anything better. Ft. My photobombing cat and my arc of Deadstream that looks like it went through the washing machine, because the warped version felt fitting for a horror novel

It's publication day for Sour Cherry! I can't thank enough everyone @tinhouse.bsky.social and @wildfirebooks.bsky.social who worked to make this book happen. And now here we are! I hope it finds its readers. 🍒 US: tinhouse.com/book/sour-ch... UK: www.headline.co.uk/titles/natal...

Gorgeous art by Vin Valentine of my genderqueer and trans characters from YA horror novel Deadstream (out tomorrow!) #tdov

It is #TDOV so hello 👋 My book is coming out tomorrow 🏳️‍⚧️🍒🏳️‍⚧️

Happy trans day of being the funniest motherfuckers alive

Happy trans day of not quite believing you made it to 25, then 35, then 45, then 55, but at some point you decided to plant your feet on this side of death and stay here. <3

it's #TDOV and it's also my book birthday for THE DEATH OF MOUNTAINS!!! people say nice things: "Kurella has written a sharp and tender tribute to the power of love and hope. I would not have trusted this premise with anyone else." - Premee Mohamed, author of Butcher of the Forest