Boston was amazing! So many new faces at @brooklinebooksmith.bsky.social and @paultremblay.bsky.social made for a great conversation! I can truly say I think I made some new fans!

Just posted "By the Numbers 10: Why We Need To Count on Each Other" to my site! arleysorg.com/by-the-numbe... This was published in the recent F&SF (Summer 2025, edited by the amazing Sheree Renée Thomas aka @shereereneethomas.bsky.social ) and is posted with permission of the publisher.

I like the concept of the doppelganger being the setting or environment in stories. I really enjoyed a panel at Boskone with @theodoragoss.bsky.social, @justinkey.bsky.social, and @matociquala.bsky.social on doppelgangers and got to have a good think.

BOSKONE!! You were great!! If you’re local or happen to be sticking around, I’ll be launching my book at Brookline Booksmith this upcoming Wednesday, February 18th at 7pm with Paul Tremblay! #boskone #boskone63 brooklinebooksmith.com/event/2026-0...

The "Body Horror" panel yesterday at @boskone.bsky.social, with @rebeccarowland.bsky.social, Gillian Daniels, @brackenmacleod.bsky.social, RJ Taylor, and @justinkey.bsky.social. A great discussion! We could have gone for another hour!

Tonight I'll be on the #Boskone body horror panel with @justinkey.bsky.social, @brackenmacleod.bsky.social, @rebecca-rowland.bsky.social, @rjtaylor.bsky.social, and @nicholaskaufmann.bsky.social! #Boskone2026

I’ll be in conversation with @paultremblay.bsky.social at @brooklinebooksmith.bsky.social this upcoming Wednesday, February 18th at 7pm!! brooklinebooksmith.com/event/2026-0...

BSFW EVENTS [Online unless noted otherwise. Eastern Time Zone] Sam's Short Story Workshop - Tue 2/10 7PM Justin C. Key Book Signing - Wed 2/11 6PM Fantastic Fiction at KGB - Wed 2/11 7PM Rachel's Short Story Group - Wed 2/18 8PM www.meetup.com/brooklyn-spe...

I recently had the pleasure of talking with @justinkey.bsky.social about his new book The Hospital at the End of the World. I highly recommend the book. Hear more from its author on the @sbipodcast.bsky.social or our YouTube Channel. youtu.be/cUNXWp_onNU

And these are books I feel lucky to get to shout about! 📕 The Hospital at the End of the World by @justinkey.bsky.social 📕 To Ride a Rising Storm by Moniquill Blackgoose 📕 The Queen of Faces by @petralord.bsky.social 📕 The Age of Calamities: Stories by Senaa Ahmad Incredible reads, all of them!

So terribly bittersweet! The Hospital at the End of the World was reviewed in The Washington Post by @charliejane.bsky.social "If you’ve been craving a futuristic version of ‘The Pitt,’ look no further.” WOW! Sadly, I hear this may be one of the last book reviews in the paper. Sad times, y'all.

Goodreads giveaway of 100 copies. Clicky the link. www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

"Speculative fiction is the literature of change — which is another way of saying that resilience is in its bones." Love it! Thanks, @charliejane.bsky.social And once again I find the universe wants me to read @justinkey.bsky.social, and I'm here. for it. www.washingtonpost.com/books/2026/0...

Authors include @kristinbaver.bsky.social, @mikechenwriter.bsky.social, @mattdinniman.bsky.social, @pfischer.bsky.social, @justinkey.bsky.social, @jasminkirkbride.bsky.social, @ianmcdonald.bsky.social, @brandonsanderson.com, @michaelswanwick.bsky.social, @aptshadow.bsky.social and more!

Library Lovers Week 2026 kicks off tonight! We’re starting with page-turning middle grade adventures and powerful storytelling: 5pm ET: James Ponti & Stuart Gibbs 7pm ET: Cheryl W. Thompson 9pm ET: Justin C. Key buff.ly/ZdMM7NL or

While A.I. may seem unavoidable, some people are resisting its encroachment. People like the main character in Justin C. Key's #SciFI medical thriller novel "The Hospital At The End Of The World." To find out how, check out this exclusive interview. paulsemel.com/exclusive-in... 📖🩺🤖

BSFW EVENTS [Online unless noted otherwise. Eastern Time Zone] Last Keybard's Novel Critique - Mon 2/9 7:30PM Rad Files Novel Group - Mon 2/9 7:30PM Sam's Short Story Workshop - Tue 2/10 7PM Justin C. Key Book Signing - Wed 2/11 6PM www.meetup.com/brooklyn-spe...

David Harbour and Rebecca Hall are set to star in a new adaptation of Paul Tremblay's popular novel A HEAD FULL OF GHOSTS.

A rare all science-fiction Story Hour! @pat-murphy.bsky.social and @justinkey.bsky.social read stories that take us to realities only a little different from our own. Thought-provoking and full of distinct voices, this is a memorable hour of stories. You can still watch! youtu.be/qRS-xQqg7fQ

That Xfinity Jurassic Park commercial was amazing. Sadly, I first thought it was AI and felt guilty for secrelty enjoying it before proceeding to chastise my friend for sharing it with me 🤣 . Then I checked the comments: Xfinity actually brought the original actors back! Great work!

Key’s first novel flips traditional sci fi and horror elements. Genre-bending and socially relevant, The Hospital at the End of the World turns a critical eye to urgent issues such as the AI takeover of government, racism, class, and more. #newrelease #TheHospitalattheEndoftheWorld #JustinCKey

🎉 Pub Day! 🎉 The Hospital at the End of the World by Justin C. Key is officially out. 📚 Get your copy at: sistahscifi.com / bookshop.org/shop/SistahScifi or request it at your #locallibrary. #SistahScifi #PubDay #TheHospitalAtTheEndOfTheWorld #JustinCKey #SciFiBooks #IndieBookstores #Library

Had a LOT of fun writing this!!

Tomorrow night at 7pm PST I’ll be reading from one of my short stories on Story Hour! Don’t miss it!

I had a LOT of fun creating a playlist for my novel. I break down each song and what it means to the story.

If you hate AI you might like this week's episode. @justinkey.bsky.social joins me to discuss his new medical techno-dystopia THE HOSPITAL AT THE END OF THE WORLD. We cover the horrors of med school, what Justin has learned about character from his work in psychiatry, and the evils of screens!

Mark your calendar! This week, the marvelous Justin C. Key returns—and so does the legendary Pat Murphy! Join us Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. PST! @justinkey.bsky.social @pat-murphy.bsky.social www.storyhour2020.com

BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO TAKE MY WORD FOR IT!! Here's what LEVAR BURTON had to say!!! “Justin C. Key has my full attention. His stunning debut deserves yours.” —LeVar Burton

Happy book birthday to @justinkey.bsky.social , whose first novel comes out today! The Hospital at the End of the World is thrilling, but it's also a thoughtful character-based meditation on AI and medicine and the human costs. And also makes it clear that I could never have handled med school.

Happy happy book birthday to THE HOSPITAL AT THE END OF THE WORLD, by the magnificent @justinkey.bsky.social !!! Here's my blurb for it: "A stunning, pulse-pounding, heart-hurting journey through an all-too-plausible nightmare future." www.justinckey.com/the-hospital...

I should be sleeping but I HAVE A NOVEL OUT TODAY!!!

Feb horror list is live, innit (new books from @vlatinalondon.bsky.social, @catrionaward.bsky.social, @bethanycmorrow.com, @angelaslatter.bsky.social, @ezracdaniels.bsky.social, @manylittlewords.bsky.social, @comptonwrites.bsky.social, @laurapurcell.bsky.social, @mjaneworma.bsky.social, & more!)

Build your #horror TBR with one of these great reads! @danjones.bsky.social @nikkistcrowe.bsky.social @christinaferko.bsky.social @willshindler.bsky.social @justinkey.bsky.social @douglasford.bsky.social @jennamoquin.bsky.social @witchbeard.bsky.social @jeremiahduncan.bsky.social

The worlds of writing and publishing (the latter especially) are famously opaque. I don't pretend to have all of the answers, but I am at your disposal for any question you wish to ask during my monthly Patreon Q&A, which occurs tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3 at 8 PM ET. patreon.com/maryrobinette

There’s an amazing review of The Hospital at the End of the World by Mel Watkins up at Lightspeed Magazine @lightspeedmagazine.com . Buy the issue or read it online 2/19 (will definitely be posting it here when it goes live)! Kicking off pub week the RIGHT way!

Ask and you shall know.

2026 Reads: January New-to-Me Faves: -> Role Model/The Long Game -> When the Angels Left the Old Country

Elsie has a Very Important Announcement: The Hospital at the End of the World by @justinkey.bsky.social comes out on Tuesday, February 3. Justin is such a gifted storyteller. bookshop.org/a/3560/97800...

19 years ago @stephenking.bsky.social ‘s On Writing told me the first million words are practice. In three days, I’ll be a published novelist!! It’s game time 💪🏾

hi friends, i've put together a short collection of SFF stories and set it free—i hope it can give you some encouragement, a smile, or even just a pause in the doomscrolling. art is resistance. <3 🐺 📚 ko-fi.com/s/f0da603a0d <— support/PWYW (free!) tiny.cc/2q7y001 <— direct download

The audiobook for The Hospital at the End of the World does NOT disappoint!!!

Was reading this and came across new book by @justinkey.bsky.social that looks gold. bookriot.com/neuromancer-...

Just finished signing bookplates for this 🙌🏽

When Paul’s blurb came through I felt like Sally Field at the Oscars. As someone who grew up admiring authors, I want to earn my place amongst the bookshelves. And with HOSPITAL I feel I have! Thanks for your hand in that, Paul! @paultremblay.bsky.social

📣 Preorder Alert Your 2026 TBR is already heating up. • Humboldt Cut (Allison Mick) • Sundown Girls (L.S. Stratton) • The People’s Library (Veronica G. Henry) • The Hospital at the End of the World (Justin C. Key) • The Secret World of Maggie Grey (Granger). Preorder now 👉 www.sistahscifi.com

The good news is it's been 5 days since I checked Goodreads. Finally committed to staying off it for my mental health. I was obsessed. Bad news is someone just emailed me their Goodreads review. Good news is it was a glowing 5-star review that made me smile! The universe is messing with me.

Fascinating book... I'm interviewing the author @justinkey.bsky.social this evening for the @sbipodcast.bsky.social and I can't wait to talk with him. This book has a fascinating premise *and* gorgeous prose.

Build your TBR with a #horrornovel from your next favorite #horrorauthor! @susanjmorris.bsky.social @scottsigler.bsky.social @thebuffwriter.bsky.social @carsonfaust.bsky.social @danieljbarnes.bsky.social @timcurran.bsky.social