Just filled out (at length!) this excellent survey about how SFWA should handle LLM/GenAI use in award eligibility. It’s open to readers as well as writers so if you have serious & considered opinions plz fill it out, especially if you have edge cases to share that others may not have thought of.

There aren't enough words to express how excited I am for THE STARLIT ROAD!!! 🙌🖤 #yafantasy #fantasymap #indieauthor #authorsky

Just another Saturday with Pixel 😂 #caturday #blackcat #catsky

Having a cat is so cool. There is a little creature in my bed who loves me and vibrates like a tiny motorcycle and is so fuzzy and wants to snuggle. How could I want anything else

Proof of existence! Me and my 13 year old kitty, Tyrion. 🖤 Two glare-filled action shots of drawing the map for my upcoming YA fantasy novel, The Starlit Road. ✨ Echo, making seal-face and looking cute. 🦭 #author #selfie #artist #artyear #mapmaking #art #writingcommunity #books

Catching up on craft lessons (mostly marketing), but I CAN’T WAIT to dig into revisions on Jan 1st! I took a month off to create space between my brain and the cozy adult fantasy I wrote earlier this year. That time is so necessary, but GIMME. *grabby hands* #writingcozyfantasy #amediting

Lovers

A writer's residency specifically for writers debuting after the age of 40? Amazing!!!

She got on the hover bike. Wow, was the seat ever comfortable? She'd heard that they were a better design, but she hadn't sat on one before. #WipSnips #amwriting #scifi

Here’s why you shouldn’t pull your punches as a writer: A big part of the appeal of a book is how dedicated the author is to their idea. That crackling energy only comes from compulsion, the true driver of creativity. Restrain it at your own peril.

So excited to finish the rough draft of my cozy adult fantasy! It's currently called Nori & Sebastian (actual title TBD), and clocks in at 65k. Yup, I'm a bit of a bare bones drafter, whether I like it or not. 🫣

2. It's rare for any creative, including writers, to be able to live solely off their creative income. Moreover, there is no correlation between the creative value of art and the income status of its creator. It's okay to have another gig to eat and pay bills and survive our capitalist hellscape.

1. I see elsewhere on Bluesky that the discourse has turned toward telling writers not to be ashamed to admit they have day jobs or other sources of income (or spousal/family financial support), and you know what, that's 100% correct. Day jobs and support from loved ones are great if you have them!

Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door. This is who it was:

NovNov Update! I had a goal of 30k, but I finished the last scene of my very (VERY) messy rough draft at 25k. I still need to fill in a bunch of small details next week (mostly names and a few descriptions), but AAHHH, it feels good to hit a milestone! #novelnovember #wip #cozyfantasy

“We turn our hearts into museums of the people that we love to keep them alive inside us.”

What's your brain like? 1. broken hamster wheel 2. goblin filled caverns 3. agitated hornets nest 4. dark mossy hollow

I have familiars with animal-like appearances—for example, a grumpy shadow cat with lopsided whiskers. They help their witches create potions and spells, and save their island from wild familiars attempting to break through the Wishing Well. #cozyfantasy #wip #firstdraft #FiFRevPit

THREAD. In her exclusive interview in today's Daily Telegraph Magazine, the actor, influencer and designer Philippa Islington-Smythe (pictured) discusses the price of fame, her controversial new perfume, working with Margot Robbie and how becoming a parent changed her perspective on the world...

Just hit the halfway point with 15k words! They're an absolute mess, but it's so rewarding to see this story grow—from a bouquet of thoughts, to an outline, to actual chapters! (I say this now, but ask me again when I'm reading through my dumpster fire of a rough draft for the first time. 😂)

We have some good neighbors.

It’s absolutely wild that so many of us felt this way less than ONE WEEK ago. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Amara Cho desires an uncomplicated life. But when the 17yo herbalist derails peace talks and discovers the truth about her outlawed magic, she must risk everything—including her sister’s safety—to expose the corruption at the heart of the throne. #MockPit #FiFRevPit #YA #F

When her outlawed magic attracts the High Council's attention, a fearful herbalist stumbles upon the deadly conspiracy behind the miraculous Crimson Heart plant—and must decide to protect a peace built on lies or expose the truth that could shatter the nation. #MockPit #FiFRevPit #YA #F

I hope you find what you're looking for. I also hope you someday own a haunted cottage that floats through mossy forests under starlit skies, spreading fear and wonder in equal measure.

It’s been a while since I hopescrolled

WHAT A RUSH!! 🥳🥳

Two #games I recently played and enjoyed: Jump Space (indie, episodic & perfect for small groups) Titan Quest II (action RPG set in ancient Greece) They scratch several game itches (co-op, progressive gameplay, sci-fi and fantasy), and I appreciate their different mechanics and aesthetics. ✨

I can't believe it's already November. Who else is participating in Novel November? I'm finishing the first draft of a cozy adult fantasy with a goal of 30k words. Happy writing, friends! ✨

May your evening be marvelous and magical, full of candy-smelling candles and cat snuggles, Samhain ballads and dance macabre, dark chocolate and sazeracs! ✨✨✨

Ooh! Mine are The Nightmare Before Christmas, Wednesday, and Nosferatu. 🎃👻🖤

Rowan’s query critiques are insightful and encouraging! If you’re polishing your query letter, I highly recommend trying to snap up one of these spots.

It's National Cat Day? In that case, here's Pixel engaging in her favorite activities. #caturday #blackcat

The four aspects of a great character are the Need, the Want, the Ghost, and the Lie. A Want is their conscious desire. A Need is what they really want but might not know. A Lie is the thing they believe that keeps them from that Need. A Ghost is that spiritual wound that caused the Lie.

Good morning, monsters. Every broken horn, dented scale, and jagged scar is a story, a testament to your ferocity.

and here's a static cover reveal post for people who want to skip the book trailer and/or hate videos! cover art by Lucy Rose THE LORD OF THE WOOD releases in July 2026, from @hanoversquarepress.bsky.social! #author preorder now: gatheringvolumes.com/item/44euZQq...

#RevPit #10Queries Winners have been drawn at random and assigned to editors (also at random), and emails went out to those whose submissions were selected. Join us Oct 24 to get tons of helpful querying advice. Anyone can benefit from this feedback, even if you weren't selected or didn't enter

Absolutely THRILLED to participate in #RevPit / #10Queries today. There's an amazing group of editors on this list, so please come join me! ✨ *Materials needed: Query + First 5 Pages reviseresub.com/mini-events/... #amediting #amquerying #writingcommunity

The Last Class event was packed! Like, literally sold out. This documentary is so important right now. Please consider checking it out if it's near you! www.thelastclassfilm.com Also amazing to hear directly from @rbreich.bsky.social & @wkamaubell.bsky.social ❤️ #documentary #teachers #democracy

I'm incredibly grateful for the #DVpit community and yesterday's event! It was a delight to support so many writers and see your incredible stories. So excited for what comes next! I'm cheering you on, wherever your writing journey takes you. 💖

HEARTLESS HUNTER x SHADOW & BONE A #YA fantasy ft: 🫣 A fearful herbalist 😈 An obvious villain & hidden antagonist 🖤 A pagan god...or wait, she's real? ⚔️ A soldierly sister who wants to fight (pls stop her!) 🌿 A rare plant w/ a dark, secret history 💪 "It's time to face my fear" vibes #DVpit #F #POC

HEARTLESS HUNTER x SHADOW & BONE Hide the tattoo marking her as Touched? Check. Face the politicians who outlawed her magic? Double-check. Forgive the dark secrets they buried under centuries of tradition and reverence? Not so much. #DVpit #F #YA #POC #Asian

SHADOW & BONE x HEARTLESS HUNTER 👤 A half-Asian, fear-filled herbalist 🎭 A dual-faced, chaotic deity 🌿 An ugly secret that ties a rare plant to the economy
 👯 Complicated sibling dynamics
 🌙 A rare celestial event feat. a masquerade 🖤 And healing magic with a dark twist!

 #DVpit #YA #F #POC

POWERLESS x SHADOW & BONE When Amara saves a boy with outlawed magic, she expects imprisonment, not to be the High Council's pawn. But after uncovering their conspiracy, she must risk everything—even her sister—to expose the truth before disappearing like the rest of her kind. #DVpit #F #YA #POC

POWERLESS x HEARTLESS HUNTER Amara hides her outlawed magic until one mistake makes her the High Council's pawn. When she learns what they hide about her kind, their blood, and those fleeing the border, she must risk everything—even her sister—to expose the throne's corruption. #DVpit #YA #F

HEARTLESS HUNTER x SO LET THEM BURN Amara Cho wants an uncomplicated life. But when the 17yo herbalist derails peace talks and discovers the truth about her outlawed magic, she must risk everything—including her sister’s safety—to expose the corruption at the heart of the throne. #DVpit #F #YA

HEARTLESS HUNTER x POWERLESS Crimson Heart is a miracle plant. But when Amara's outlawed magic makes her the High Council's pawn, she learns what it truly costs to grow… a deadly conspiracy. Now she must choose: protect a peace built on lies or expose the throne's darkest secret. #DVpit #F #YA

Day 6 of #DVparty! My next project! Nori wished for a sleek, charming familiar—not Sebastian, a cantankerous thief. But when her wish unbalances the island’s magic, the mismatched pair must close the Wishing Well before a horde of wild familiars break through and destroy their seaside home. #F #A

I missed a few days of #DVparty, but I'm here for the last day! It's been amazing to see everyone's pitches, opening lines, and mood boards. Best of luck tomorrow!! You all are magical ✨