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Happy book bday to one of my bestest writer friends! @kslivensky.bsky.social has their SECOND picture book out today and it’s friggin adorable. Order now or join us @portersqbooks.bsky.social on Saturday!

submitted 18 days ago • 1 comment

It's almost time to ROCK!!! Just one day away, folks! 😃🪨🤩 #KidLit #PictureBooks #Geology #STEMLit

submitted 20 days ago • 2 comments

So many of my writer pals have GORGEOUS books coming out in 2026. Do. Not. Miss. This. One. You can pre-order right now!

submitted 20 days ago • 1 comment

Excelsior! THE FOLDED SKY is just a little over two weeks away. Here is a post I made with a bunch of places to pre-order it (including ordering signed and personalized copies) and some information on the appearances I will be doing to support it! buttondown.com/matociquala/...

submitted 27 days ago • 4 comments

✨Are you a @bsfa.bsky.social member and thinking about @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social? The BSFA is sponsoring two in person memberships for persons of colour, persons with disabilities and those with financial difficulties for any reason. Details on how to apply are in the latest newsletter.✨

submitted 27 days ago • 2 comments

Make sure to add this to your TBR stat because it's going to make a huge splash when it hits in January 2026 and you can say you heard about it first! Epic fantasy, poetry magic, luscious writing, @dragons.bsky.social is a writer to watch (and a splendid, generous human to boot!)

submitted 31 days ago • 1 comment

I'm so blown away by the UK cover for my debut, The Poet Empress! ❤️ Thank you @gollancz.bsky.social and artist Yohey Horishita for the absolutely stunning design! #ThePoetEmpress #fantasy #booksky

submitted 32 days ago • 7 comments

@brigittewinter.bsky.social's Youth Playwright Theatre NEA grant was cut a few weeks ago. For many young people in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, YPT provides their only creative writing and theater programming during the school day. Please consider a donation/boost. youngplaywrightstheater.org/give/

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Apparently it is International Tea Day! Here is a list of teas (okay, many are technically tisanes) that I've recommended in my newsletter because it makes me happy. Today I'm sipping Harney & Son's Decaf Apricot Black tea. What are you drinking?? pottern.substack.com/p/tea-time

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We’ve been through a lot in the last four years that put my creative projects on the back burner, but lunch with @apottern.bsky.social helped reinvigorate my creative spirit. It was exactly the salve I needed. 💜

submitted 44 days ago • 1 comment

Happy Book Birthday to My Pal Dave and his devilishly delightful new book WICKED FUN, billed as "Jessica Fletcher with a body count and zero patience." Dave is the definition of a good literary citizen: writing mentor, marketing guru, supportive (and hilarious) friend. www.amazon.com/Wicked-Hawki...

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you don't need chatGPT i am perfectly capable of drinking a bottle of water and lying to you

submitted 59 days ago • 61 comments

If you want to get into African scifi, there is a story bundle with lots of good books on it, including my collection of short stories, Where Rivers Go To Die. https://storybundle.com/scifi @bookstodon #writing #sff #sffbooks #writingcommunity #scifi

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It's a new day, a new month, and we continue to seek joy. Announcing the inaugural volume of The Best Weird Fiction of the Year, coming November. Details: bio.site/bestweirdfic...

submitted 59 days ago • 7 comments

Pretty sickened by UK's Supreme Court 🤮 So I'm opening my submission inbox to unagented trans authors in the UK until the END OF APRIL. I'm not currently open to general subs BUT if you're a trans author writing folk horror, weird, experimental, mystery, literary/upmkt fiction, take a look below 👇

submitted 74 days ago • 10 comments

Um, this is awesome! How am I only hearing about this now??

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So when I talk to students and clients about thinking outside the box when it comes to book events, THIS IS WHAT I MEAN. Boston-area peeps, be sure to grab tickets for local author Milo Todd's book launch burlesque show (!!) on April 29th! www.crystalballroomboston.com/events/a-nig...

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Have you read? Cryptid Car Rental by Allison Pottern at Trollbreath Magazine This is a hilarious story of a person who makes art trying to get a good deal on travel and ends up in a very strange travel forum. So enjoyable. I really loved this one. https://magazine.trollbreath.com/cryptid-car-ren…

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@jeffreynolds.bsky.social is also a lovely editor, giving SFF writers more opportunities to see their work (even the quirky stuff, like mine) out in the world!

submitted 75 days ago • 1 comment

Now I'mma post a lot of folks who's works you should definitely consider for @locusmag.bsky.social noms! Hat tip to editor and writer extraordinaire @chriscampbell.bsky.social who's star just keeps rising.

submitted 75 days ago • 2 comments

Once again, observers gifted and/or cursed with sapience, your patience is rewarded: part 2 of "In the Palace of Science" by @chriscampbell.bsky.social is now available for your attention!

submitted 78 days ago • 0 comments

LAST DAY! If you feel so moved, my eligible projects (write in): NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: A SPECULATIVE ANTHOLOGY OF REINVENTION (ed. Chris Campbell, Immortal Jellyfish Press)—Best Anthology "Cryptid Car Rental" (me! Allison Pottern, Trollbreath)—Best Short Story magazine.trollbreath.com/cryptid-car-...

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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU is eligible for the Best Anthology! Snag it now for only $0.99 and if you love it, consider voting for it as a write-in for the 2025 Locus Awards. And if you got a kick out of my story "Cryptid Car Rental" that's eligible for write-in too! magazine.trollbreath.com/cryptid-car-...

submitted 82 days ago • 1 comment

in true gremlin fashion, my first post is gonna be a repost

submitted 75 days ago • 3 comments

Hello Monday, it's the time of year for matzo brei: eggy matzah fried in butter. Tender and savory; crisp edges & a chewy center. I like mine topped with jam, but the options are endless. Ruth Reichl's ratios are easy to make single serving in less than 5 min. ruthreichl.substack.com/p/matzo-brei

submitted 76 days ago • 1 comment

Good morning! 🌸 Those Pink Cookie Bars sound delightful! 🍪 Pairing them with an SFF anthology is a perfect cozy combo! Happy reading and baking! 📚✨ #SFF #BakingJoy

submitted 79 days ago • 0 comments

Good morning, you deserve nice things! Bake yourself these delicious Pink Cookie Bars (buttery, sweet, just a tad spiced). Maybe curl up with a discounted SFF anthology too? Just an idea? www.splendidtable.org/story/2024/0... books2read.com/newyearnewyo...

submitted 80 days ago • 1 comment

Read @apottern.bsky.social’s most recent newsletter for all the best tea recommendations, writing/reading insights, and a link to buy New Year, New You! open.substack.com/pub/pottern/...

submitted 80 days ago • 1 comment

Had the honor of editing a few stories for this, it's definitely worth your while! Also "Cryptid Car Rental" is unforgettable. One of my favorite memories of @viableparadise.bsky.social is the lot of us clumped by a corner wall, cry-laughing at @apottern.bsky.social's story. Please go read it!

submitted 81 days ago • 1 comment

While I've been waiting for sales data to populate, I've been making graphics and teaching myself about BookBub ads. What do you think? Which one makes you go "Ooooo, must buy!" #booksky (and if you feel so compelled: books2read.com/newyearnewyo...)

submitted 82 days ago • 0 comments

I didn’t think I’d wake up today and say this, but hey friends why not help me knock Kipling down this list a bit.

submitted 82 days ago • 0 comments

Two more weeks to apply for a mini grant for your disability justice zine. We're giving out FIVE grants for the April deadline, thanks to generous donors! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

submitted 82 days ago • 0 comments

here’s a curse word free version of “look it up” as requested by countless teachers and librarians 🥰😘

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