Flashback Tuesday: in case you were wondering what it's like raising my children (the college years edition)... Oldest: Hey, can you send me some money? I have some college expenses I didn't expect. Us: *sends money* Oldest: Thanks. *sends pic* (He's the 3rd banana from the right)

If y'all ain't karaoke-ing "Bohemian Rhapsody" with your editors, you're doing networking wrong. With @leeharris.net [To those checking our receipts, THESE ARE OFFICIAL BUSINESS MEETINGS, WE SWEAR!]

On the train to London for a variety of author and agent meetings and evening shenanigans with @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social.

This new has been a long time in coming, but it’s finally official: Wayne Brady and I are writing a book together! But first (if you want a peek at what the working relationship of me and Wayne is like), a story …

Support the 2026 @apexmag.bsky.social Kickstarter! Apex publishes amazing SF, dark fantasy, and horror and we need their stories now more than ever. I'll give an Apex gift subscription and dedication to one random person who promotes this Kickstarter! 1/ www.kickstarter.com/projects/ape...

PSYCHOPOMP & CIRCUMSTANCE is out today! This is a Southern Gothic fantasy with family secrets, Gullah funeral traditions, a beautifully strange house, and a generous sprinkling of magic. In hardcover, eBook, & audiobook Available wherever books are sold. #booksky #Blackbooksky

THIS WAS BEYOND EPIC!

I made it to New York Comic Con for the first time! Me and Wayne Brady did a signing for our story “Abagail’s Gethsemane” in The End of the World as We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand. We were joined by editor extraordinaire, @dianapho.bsky.social. All copies of the book sold out!

ABAGAIL'S GETHSEMANE by Wayne Brady and @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social is another story in THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT: New Tales of Stephen King's THE STAND that provides insight into a pivotal character. 💙📚🩸📚 #booksky #horrorbooks #bookreview #bookrec

It’s been a whirlwind time at New York Comic Con so far — here are some client highlights we’ve seen! 🧵 @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social was on the fantastic Young, Gifted & Whack panel, covering the intersections of creativity and nerdom among Black communities, moderated by Wayne Brady! #nycc

My bookclub read: 'Pimp My Airship: A Naptown by Airship Novel' by @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social It's a fight for the culture in Steampunk Indianapolis Are you a #BlackReader that enjoys Sci Fi, Fantasy, & Horror by #BlackAuthors ? Join us! discord.gg/PU6wqYMq #BlackBookSky #BlackSky #BookSky

Alright, I'm reluctantly coming to terms with me being post the "Unc" phase of my career, but I don't feel like I'm ready for "Elder" status. Is there an in-between?

"Abagail's Gethsemane", by Wayne Brady & @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social: To take on a story involving such an iconic character and not only do it justice, but to add even further depth and complexity, is a shining testament to the absolute brilliance of these authors!

Oh hey please subscribe I talk about writing, media, tea and various other things catching my fancy (and to everyone who remained subscribed while it lay fallow, thank you SO MUCH).

It's a project I love, too! (And not just because I'm a special fiction editor there)

If these times have taught us nothing else, it's that we can't finance our liberation efforts on grants...

If you or anyone you is interested in taking a short fiction online workshop with me, please urge them to register at the link in next post Registration fee for this is a mere 25$ but more is welcome Thanks for your attention to this f*cking matter www.humanitiesnd.org/event-detail...

I've finally had a chance to put out a new newsletter over at Patreon. What I've been up to... www.patreon.com/posts/awesom...

New one's up! Sibling rivalry, cheetahs, and Crazy Charles with @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social (Sweep of Stars, The Knights of Breton Court, Unfadeable)! youtu.be/CpiSsxEt2FE #horror #psychology #podcast

Hanging and laughing with friends is never work

I've never laughed so hard during a book event at the shop. @cadwellturnbull.bsky.social and @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social were hilarious in conversation tonight and we've got some signed copies from them both you can snag!

Can't wait to talk with @cadwellturnbull.bsky.social tonight!

This is a moment not lost on me. @ldlewiswrites.com and myself have been friends for almost (if not over) a decade now. I was a fan first though and getting to be the first blurb for YEAR OF THE MER is something I manifested for us years ago. Pre-order yall! www.simonandschuster.com/books/Year-o...

A little bit of rain won't stop our joy...

My friends know me ...

I had the privilege of introducing @maryrobinettekowal.com for her presentation for the @raybradburycenter.bsky.social Festival 451 Indy keynote. I was absolutely not extra...

Me at the Open Mic, VOCAB. File this under "when you've blown a deadline and you know your editor is out here on these internet streets as much as you. You better not be caught slippin'!'

I need this book to become a reality...

Seems like a good reason to return to social media. Happy to share my article in NYT books featuring some of my favorite fantasy authors, including works by Alaya Dawn Johnson, Rebecca Roanhorse, John Wiswell and more. #fantasybooks

What a great day!

Looking forward to hearing @maryrobinettekowal.com as part of the Ray Bradbury Center's Festival 451 Indy!

I do think that after a quiet year in 2024, Skiffy and Fanty is in search of new listeners and readers and friends. I hope you will check us out in 2025, the podcast and especially our Friday night live events. (7pm Central)

I’ve been asked many times if I would ever write a follow up to my novella, “Buffalo Soldier.” Well, I finally did. It’s called “Soul Rebel” and it is coming out in the next issue of THE MAGAZINE OF FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION (edited by the legendary Sheree Renee Thomas)!

F&SF has released the new cover for their summer 2025 issue. The art is for the story "Soul Rebel" by @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social. The magazine decided not to use their previously announced cover art for the issue after learning it was likely AI generated. asimovs.com/wp-content/u...

Yup, I got one of these rejections the other day ...

Since I was in town for the signing, we had a chance to check out Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs in Moulin Rouge. What a completely magical show! There was a snafu with the tickets resulting in us getting can can seats. I’m pretty sure my entire view was an HR violation…

10. What I went through there was the worst professional behavior I've ever experienced in my life. I work for no one but myself. All I have is my voice, and if my warnings can help others then great. No writing community is safe. Protect yourselves.

A friend asked how intense has my last few weeks been. I told him they made me long for the peace of working with middle schoolers ...

Someone keeps making up lies and attacking me in a attempt to gain attention. And I'm like, "Oh no, what will I do?" Then I remember I'm not responsible for other people's fallacies and instead return to writing my stories, reading my books, and trying to live a good life.

Someone asked me not too long ago if I even still wrote horror. I told them I was just in an anthology by Jordan Peele and now in one for Stephen King! The End of the World as We Know It is out now!

Ray Bradbury Center’s 4th annual Festival 451Indy returns this fall (with a keynote by @maryrobinettekowal.com) indianapolisrecorder.com/ray-bradbury...

Proof of Life: Worldcon Edition I was brought out by the Ray Bradbury Center so that I could help them co-host the Keith Kato Chili Party (though folks started calling it Maurice's cookout). And it was nice to chill out with my people after GenCon.

Seeing @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social and @natcassidy.bsky.social talk about The Stand, its legacy and their stories in the anthology The End of the World as We Know It at Books are Magic! (With a guest appearance by fellow coauthor Wayne Brady)

JUL/AUG PHOTO DUMP My July/August was such a blur. Besides co-running Café Creative, teaching at Clarion West, and running my middle school mentorship, it looked a lot like: -going to the Indiana Black Expo’s Cultural Arts Pavillion opening (including getting to meet the legendary Alfre Woodard)

I was invited to guest teach at Mariah Ivey’s IUI class at Madam Walker for the groups program. Just in time for their deep dive into Black Joy and Afrofuturism (literally the theme of the final book of my Astra Black series, A City Dreaming)

Developing Community Partnerships To Sustain Your Career with @dianapho.bsky.social @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social Dr. Jason Aukerman at Ray Bradbury Center Key Pts. - Align writing & life goals to find community -Being a good writer citizen is a marketable asset - Mission before $$$

Update to my cancer treatment, or, The One Where the Doctors Scare Me Half to Death (but we're 95% sure I'll be OK now). Please boost and share. I'm less than $3000 from my goal now, and getting there would tremendous. www.gofundme.com/f/help-r-s-a...

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Whew, I’m not gonna lie: I’m still in recovery mode from running the GenCon Writers Symposium and I’m taking it easy this week. I haven’t processed the weekend yet and I’m shocked by how few pictures I took. But I wanted to share a few thoughts:

Out today: my next MG Horror, Ride or Die! Set in an abandoned amusement park and featuring a main character who just wants to be cool for one day, it really hits a lot of my childhood fears. Available wherever books are sold or available to borrow! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/703249...