This is a great time to escape into a book and ALSO an absolutely critical time to support the kind of books you want to keep seeing in the world by showing publishers they can still sell! Here are some of my favorite escape reads pubbed within the past year or so—what are yours? (More in thread!)

Everything is really scary and chaotic for Trans individuals right now. Regardless of whatever lies and fear that is spread, we know that the world is better with Trans people in it. You are all worth fighting for, and we will continue to advocate for your rights and your safety.

We've got another adoptable puppy, Bessie! A Blue Heeler/Shepherd mix girl who is all ears and ready to play. rpanimalshelter.org/adopt/dogs/

Puppy!! They get adopted so fast, which is lovely to see. This is Gouda from the Mastiff/Shepherd mix cheesy litter and he's available! I love him rpanimalshelter.org/adopt/dogs/

Since many of us are cancelling streaming services, I want to post a little reminder that many library cards will allow you free access to Kanopy, an amazing streaming channel. If your library card doesn't work, you can often sign up for other libraries in your region.

Not a lot of resources in this area to get these kittens sorted. Help out if you can! www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-...

It's time to do that thing you've been wanting to do

Hey, I know books are expensive and money is tight right now. But if there's a brand new book you really wanna read — including my own Lessons in Magic and Disaster — you can help get the book into way more hands by requesting it from your local library! It's easy! Check your library's website.

flashbacks now to working on Avengers IW/Endgame for like 4 years and every time I typed 'Thanos' it came out 'Thanks'

typed "bassy mic" as an audio note and didn't realize it got autocorrected to "sassy mic" lol

If box art told the truth

Heart Flesh- 2025

Simply the best slide I have ever seen in a powerpoint presentation care of @premeemohamed.com’s talk at @banffcentre.bsky.social re: Putting the Science in Science Fiction

Please share with me ur fav indie game jazzy happy fun tracks Like with that stereotypical drums beats and fun melodies Share me your WIP or released music, I NEED INSPO!!

Unveiling the cover for THE DRAGON HAS SOME COMPLAINTS! Garrodigh is a curmudgeonly three-headed dragon who pretends to be tame so he can eat for free at the local dragon-riding academy. Unfortunately, the rider he's assigned to is... a lot. Coming Summer 2026 from DAW (US) and Arcadia (UK)!

I, too, have a "people think you're great" file that has really given me a lift when I needed it. To that end, never hesitate to tell people you think they're great.

Thanks so much to these amazing authors!💫 @unamccormack.bsky.social @kbwagers.com @essahansen.bsky.social @katemurray.bsky.social @khanwong.bsky.social @taranhunt.bsky.social @clairewinn.bsky.social @dr-bethany-jacobs.bsky.social @rebeccafraimow.bsky.social @garethlpowell.bsky.social

I want to send out a huge thank you to all the incredible SFF authors who read AN UNBREAKABLE WORLD early & offered such lovely words about it in their blurbs!📖💫 Please give them a follow & check out their fab books (I'll tag them all below!) 🪐 AUW is out on Sep 9th from @solarisbooks.bsky.social

This was an excellent discussion and also the first time I've heard someone articulate the structure of Japanese-style murder mysteries (and why I enjoy them so much) !

Between Worlds introduces diverse voices shaping Indian speculative fiction today. Edited by @gautambhatia88.bsky.social, these original stories blend the surreal with the urgent. Pick up your copies from your nearest bookstore or online.

For the dark times, I keep a folder of screenshots of positive responses to my work: reviews, reactions, messages, comments… It's easy to forget or dismiss these moments later if you don't capture them.

Still available:

You can hate Amazon. I do! Leave a review. Link to Bookshop.org for purchase. But leave a review on Amazon. It’s tangible support for authors you love!

⭐️ This is your periodic reminder to leave stars/reviews for books you've enjoyed! ⭐️ It doesn't have to be long or comprehensive—a sentence will do. Review numbers on places like Amazon/GR help the algorithm make those books more discoverable for new readers.

HOWEVER. When someone asks me what the benefits of indie vs trad are, I always have to say "trad can do a ton of things you can't do on your own. you just won't know if they'll do any of them until it's too late." and that's the whole game. it's still gambling, just a different kind.

Do you want $473 in audio plugins for literally less than $3 because guitar center pissed off Sam Pura? If you use the discount code FUCKUADANDGUITARCENTER to get his everything bundle you can live this dream.

Totally unsurprised by how brilliant this article from @wendyxu.bsky.social is at @reactorsff.bsky.social and deeply grateful for it. Worth a read; if you're someone who even casually wonders about the use of AI in art, please read this & strongly reconsider, yeah? reactormag.com/creativity-v...

And on the subject of #realartatters: AI poisoning tool NIGHTSHADE is now free for artists to use: venturebeat.com/ai/nightshad...

I love novellas and this one was just a great read! You don't have to have read the Graven series either (I hadn't), though it takes place in the same universe. (Sure makes me want to read the Graven though!)

Finished CASTHEN GAIN by @essahansen.bsky.social on the plane back from WorldCon and it was fantastic!!! A chef who use multiverse bubbles for experimental cooking gets caught up in a battle royale. Action-packed, incredibly creative, great characters, and the food descriptions were SO FUN!!!

Venba is now on Mac so I got to play it and my heartstrings are not okay!! A sweet cooking-focused narrative game that masterfully tells so much with so little. Absolute delight. Shoutout to @nehapolitan.bsky.social's wonderful sound design! I'm so glad I didn't play this hungry 😆 venbagame.com

🚔🚨🚔 What else would send you to Audio Jail? #sounddesign

Venba is now on Mac so I got to play it and my heartstrings are not okay!! A sweet cooking-focused narrative game that masterfully tells so much with so little. Absolute delight. Shoutout to @nehapolitan.bsky.social's wonderful sound design! I'm so glad I didn't play this hungry 😆 venbagame.com

My hardcover copies arrived! Here's a lil tour

What a fantastic interview! 🌟 Excited to dive into Casthen Gain! 🥳 "A thrilling blend of creativity and chaos!" Can't wait for more from @essahansen! 💖📚 #SFF #BookLovers #

LIT SNOBS IN SHAMBLES

I will never get tired of that “cover to be revealed” graphic, it’s unreasonably exciting and mysterious. UK reviewers, if you’d love an arc, please reach out! Priority for physical and audio will be given to folks who have accessibility needs for certain formats ❤️ #advancedreadingcopy

these BOOKS (so good, is what I'm saying)

Lovely short piece from a dear friend of mine

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Preorder links for THE KING MUST DIE, my science fantasy novel about found family, revolution, and second chances are live! Submit receipts via this form to receive a digital poster, drawn by the incredible Eepz. www.simonandschuster.com/p/the-king-m...

Particularly, I would also like to hear about #2026debuts, books in November-December, and starting series (will be checking alongside the day still)

Siri, define "summer reading".

My favorite dog at the shelter FINALLY got adopted. 🥹 What a good feeling

Did three short backpacking trips recently to some of my favorite places in the high sierra

Author @garethlpowell.bsky.social (The Embers of War trilogy), sums up @essahansen.bsky.social 's CASTHEN GAIN perfectly. Get yourself a copy here: tinyurl.com/wb8as4cd

So delighted to share that BETWEEN WORLDS: THE IF ANTHOLOGY OF NEW INDIAN SFF, is now available for pre-order - and will be in bookshops on 18 August! Pre-order here, or from your local bookshop: www.amazon.in/Between-Worl...

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Really enjoyed CASTHEN GAIN, a new novella of The Graven from @essahansen.bsky.social & @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social. It combines cozy foody vibes with brutal sci-fi action, an endearing found family, and wildly imaginative worldbuilding. A welcome return to the multiverse! Spoiler-free review:

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