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candlemarkandgleam.bsky.social @candlemarkandgleam.bsky.social · 2h

Interested in post-apocalyptic fantasy? The Map and the Territory will take you on a journey you won't soon forget. Link to us, but available at all the usual sites. www.candlemarkandgleam.com/shop/the-map...

Cover: a tall dark-skinned man and a shorter lighter-skinned woman stand back-to-back against a stylized circle. A.M. Tuomala, The Map and the Territory. In A.M. Tuomala’s extraordinary post-apocalyptic fantasy, cartographer Rukha is trapped when an earthquake shatters her city. Then the wizard Eshu stumbles out of a mirror with hungry ghosts on his heels. Somehow, together, they must survive the end of their world. “Gripping, vivid, and magical” — Publishers Weekly

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OTHERSIDE @othersidespec.bsky.social · 9h

ISSUE 3 IS HERE! And completely free to read! We're SO excited for you to read this issue 🧡 It's bleak and beautiful and heartbreaking... and, as always, spectacularly queer. Give it a read, tell a friend, help us spread the word! Read it here: othersidespec.com/issues/issue-3/

White text on a red and black background, with the magazine cover on the left. The magazine cover has eroded statues in the background with a figure standing in the foreground. Text says: OTHERSIDE ISSUE 3. Nine stories, four poems, one essay, original art by queer creators available now!

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 4h

Your 3rd dose today of Anthropic settlement madness (at least from me). Authors, CHECK YOUR CLAIMS! Your situation may have changed, per this email from the settlement administrator that some authors are receiving (subject heading: Anthropic Copyright Settlement: Allocation Updates)

We made updates that may affect your claim.
What Changed?
Wed, Sep 30,
2026 at 5:35 AM
Based on feedback from claimants, we updated how certain works are categorized.
In particular, where multiple claimants submitted default claims for the same
ownership interest in a work, we changed those works from agreement to
disagreement.
In addition, the portal is updated to reflect that some claimants changed their sole
ownership claims to default claims, and some claimants withdrew their claims.
What This Means for You
As a result of these updates, some works on your claim may now be categorized
differently. We encourage you to review the current allocations for your works.
How to Review and Update Your Allocations
Please use your claim number and PIN above to log into the portal below.
Claim Summary and Allocation Portal
For help making updates, please visit the allocation portal instructions.
If You Already Submitted Updates
If you already updated the allocation for a work, then you do not need to
submit those updates again. Any changes you submitted previously
through the online portal are recorded, but the portal is not being
updated in real time. If you submit multiple updates for the same
copyright number, your most recent submission will replace any earlier
submissions

What’s Next?
We will continue to work with claimants to help resolve disputes.
For works where all rightsholders are in agreement and where all necessary
payment information is provided, we expect to send a first round of payments in
November 2026.
If You Have Questions
Please contact us at 1-877-206-2314 or info@AnthropicCopyrightSettlement.com.
Regards,
Settlement Administrator

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Kari Dru @karidru.bsky.social · 7h

Ok, last day of the month. My health took a severe downturn over the summer and I haven't been able to do much. If I can get up to 70% of my goal, that'll take care of my biggest concern, and free me up to fill your October with cool, seasonal arts! ko-fi.com/karidru

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"Once there was a girl born ravenous." We're thrilled to share a story from Forged In FIYAH: Celebrating Ten Years of Black Speculative Fiction! A woman who eats a town's sins is led astray by a mysterious visitor... You can read @shereereneethomas.bsky.social's novelette "Petite Ville" now!

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Petite Ville - Reactor

A woman who eats a town's sins is led astray by a mysterious visitor.

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A.M. Tuomala @amtuomala.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Here's a meme for you to repost, if you're a writer who would love for someone to say nice things about your work.

An image with rainbow glitter that reads, "Writers! Post this meme and let people say nice things about your writing." Background image from a photo by Alexander Grey on Pexels.

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A.M. Tuomala @amtuomala.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Is seeing your entire timeline praising one of your favorite writers' books how it feels when your sports team wins a game

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A.M. Tuomala @amtuomala.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

So far, I think the consensus is "If you are a thaumaturge, you are Up to Something and someone is likely going to get electrocuted and/or eaten by demons about it. Possibly the thaumaturge."

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Marty Cahill @mcflycahill90.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

You know who just turned 1? 👀🦊🧡

A happy birthday graphic for Marty’s book, audition for the Fox, that came out a year ago!

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A.M. Tuomala @amtuomala.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Asking about vibes here: When you hear the word "thaumaturge," what kind of magic do you imagine them practicing? What's the aesthetic? How does a thaumaturge compare to e.g. a wizard?

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A.M. Tuomala @amtuomala.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Looking for some good nonfiction to add to my TBR--I tend to enjoy history and science writing for a general (nonexpert) audience, but I'll happily read outside of my comfort zone with a strong recommendation.

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A.M. Tuomala @amtuomala.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Misread "I'm pleased to announce" as "I'm pleased to annoy," and I think I will actually adopt that as my philosophy today. Do you find me annoying? Excellent, I'm pleased to annoy!

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Kari Dru @karidru.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I have looked at the date and panicked a little. But! Nearly a third of the way there! If you can help or boost, I'd be eternally grateful! (feel free to enjoy the blog and gallery, either way- I keep everything free on purpose.) ko-fi.com/karidru

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Alex T Singer, Arbiter of Bagels @moonsheen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Incredibly honored that "We, the Fleet" (Clarkesworld: clarkesworldmagazine.com/singer_05_25/) is the 2026 Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award winner. It's amazing to be chosen, especially among such an fantastic set of fellow nominees. Thrilled to be attending the symposium in October!

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We, the Fleet by Alex T. Singer

Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.

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A.M. Tuomala @amtuomala.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Here's a meme for you to repost, if you're a writer who would love for someone to say nice things about your work.

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A.M. Tuomala @amtuomala.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

So I saw someone earlier today exhorting people to hype up writers, and getting reposted and liked a lot ... but I saw very little hyping up of writers. And it's hard to know whether that kind of social approach will be welcome! It sucks to approach someone with goodwill and fear rejection! So!

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L. D. Lewis, Sea Witch Apologist 🧜🏾‍♀️ @ldlewiswrites.blacksky.app · 28/09/2026

Periodic reminder that dropping a note telling a writer you liked a thing they wrote takes like 4.5 seconds and recharges our batteries for 27-28 hours a pop

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A.M. Tuomala @amtuomala.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Can recommend, C.L. Polk's books are delightful

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Skye Kilaen @skyekilaen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Why you should use a PHYSICAL scene separator (e.g. asterisks) in your books instead of an empty space: 1) Some ereader / app somewhere may simply not show the empty space. 2) Some people read on devices with the text REALLY BIG. Your chance of the empty space being at the end of the screen is...

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A.M. Tuomala @amtuomala.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"Did you hear about this new song?" Interesting! I hadn't! I'll go listen to it now! "You must be SMUG and in a BUBBLE if you haven't heard about this song" Oh, I see, so this is more culture wars nonsense If good faith gets you the outcome you profess to want, then the bad faith is on purpose

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Johnnie Jae @johnniejae.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Yesterday was a big day for Indigenous literature as Kinsale Drake, Darcie Little Badger, and Stacie Shannon Denetsosie received the 2026 American Book Award for Beyond the Glittering World: An Anthology of Indigenous Feminisms and Futurisms. redpopnews.com/beyond-the-g...

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Beyond the Glittering World: An Anthology of Indigenous Feminisms and Futurisms Receives 2026 American Book Award

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Bree (half of Kit Rocha) @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · 28/09/2026

I assume everyone who follows me knows who Ashley is because I mean HOW COULD YOU NOT but if you just arrived, she spends untold hours organizing to protect people being targeted by ICE and abandoned by their politicians, and any quarters we can shake out of the couch can help her heal in peace

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candlemarkandgleam.bsky.social @candlemarkandgleam.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Breath & Bone is another of @kvjohansen.bsky.social 's elegant, complicated fantasies featuring characters living with the consequences of their own actions. (Link to us but available at all the usual suspects.) www.candlemarkandgleam.com/shop/breath-...

Book cover: in a blue-toned forest, a dark-haired woman is just drawing a sword while at her side a shorter woman carrying a harp looks intently out of the image. Breath and Bone, K.V. Johansen. A long-retired swordswoman, savior of godlings and killer of emperors, takes to the road again with her shapeshifting companion and the ghost of her brother. A desperate girl needs their help to rescue her own lost brother — and the witch who holds him in thrall is their old enemy. “A wonderful tale of rescue and redemption.” — Tom Lloyd. “This fairytale-like stry has both teeth and heart.” — KD Edwards

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A.M. Tuomala @amtuomala.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Just finished Premee Mohamed's "And What Can We Offer You Tonight," a gorgeous novella about people caught on the periphery of a miracle--and about what kind of person you become, when you've been told your whole life that being responsible is the same thing as being obedient.

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Caleb Dume @thacalebdume.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

MAKE ART! MAKE BAD ART! BAD ART IS BETTER THAN AI ART! YOUR WORST IS STILL BETTER THAN THE SLOP!

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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

you shouldn’t learn about bands from shady TikTok manipulation, you should learn about bands by hanging out with a girl you like but are also extremely afraid of

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A.M. Tuomala @amtuomala.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

One of those days where I'm famished to write, but I keep opening the well-stocked refrigerator of my WIPs and concluding that there is simply no food available

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Kari Dru @karidru.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

But before I go: so much is due right now. Quarterly and yearly bills included. If you can boost or help if able, thank you. If not, I have a new Blind Yelling blog post if you are interested in blindness in media. ko-fi.com/karidru

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Dhiyanah @bydhiyanah.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

There's free shipping this weekend on INPRNT, pretty sure you can stack it with the discount code too (see below) 😆 Gift human-made art to yourself and loved ones. Shares, sales, and support greatly appreciated! 🌻 inprnt.com/gallery/bydhiyanah #art #SupportArtists #bsnm #SupportHumanArtists

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A.M. Tuomala @amtuomala.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

That feeling when you're reading a book that you /know/ got only the lightest of editing passes

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R.S.A. Garcia (BUY THE NIGHTWARD) @rsagarcia.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I know I haven't updated in a while. There's been a lot going on. - My calcium levels are still worrying. - My eye scans aren't good. - I have to get a CT scan soon. I need help to pay for everything to be done privately. Any amount would be helpful. Thanks. www.gofundme.com/f/help-r-s-a...

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Donate to Help R. S. A. Garcia Pay for Cancer Expenses, organized by Arula Ratnakar

Hi everyone, I'm Rhonda, also known as R. S. A. Garcia, a speculative … Arula Ratnakar needs your support for Help R. S. A. Garcia Pay for Cancer Expenses

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Rainbow Space Magic @spacemagiccon.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🎉 🌈 🚀 🪄 Here are this year's Rainbow Space Magic panels! The theme is "building resilient communities" (further details & specific times at www.rainbowspacemagic.org/rsm-2026-sch...) (Register at rainbowspacemagic.org to make sure you get the links to attend (& join our Discord))

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michael lutz @ztul.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

the main reason i find fantasy lacking as a genre is that there is exactly one fantasy plot worth telling and we already got to it with Tolkien and it is "satan ran across the icy tundra, pursued by the giant spider who wanted to eat all his diamonds"

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It's me, Nico. @nicasio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Times are getting a bit tough on my end, and having some work lined up would help immensely. If you have any need of editing or sensitivity reading, please keep me in mind!

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Jasmine W. @mythjae.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

9 days left, and we're just under the halfway mark! The stories and art in this collection are INCREDIBLE but we need to fund it to make it happen! 👇🏾🌟 www.kickstarter.com/projects/bon... Is something making you hesitate? I'm happy to answer any questions or concerns! #booksky 📚💙

A book map for Heavy Are The Years showing the cover (made by Riotbones) that reads: Three illustrated stories in one volume!

An archeological crew discovers an ancient city but the gods who were once worshiped there have turned... strange.

The eternity of a 50-year time loop, and using it to adopt the world's angriest cat, again and again.

Love and grief across generations as a young mother fights death itself to be reunited with her baby, recruiting the help of strange and familiar spirits.

Now live on kickstarter!

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Skye Kilaen @skyekilaen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Queer authors, if you will be publishing a book on ITCH DOT IO and/or KOBO PLUS between now and Dec 31, please make that book known to me below. Especially if you're not publishing on the Evil River! Pre-order link is best, itch profile is great (so I can follow you), or whatever ya got. 🌈📚

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Kari Dru @karidru.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I'll be real with you. I'm too ill to reliably earn money and am at the end of my savings. I could use any help at all if you can spare it. ko-fi.com/karidru

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A.M. Tuomala @amtuomala.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Every time I shoot down one of my own story ideas because it seems like a paper-thin premise that's completely implausible even in its own world-logic ... I find out about a bestseller with a paper-thin premise that's completely implausible even in its own world-logic

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Tade Thompson @tadethompson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

So, I've always admired Subterranean Press. I was sad to hear the bad news about them earlier this year. I'm pleased that THE KING STREET GOLEM will be among the last books of theirs.

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Hannah Who @notablyuncool.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

To all the late transitioners: You didn't just change your own lives. You expanded the horizon of possibilities for everyone witnessing your journey. Thank you for being the role models we so desperately need and are so lucky to have.

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A.M. Tuomala @amtuomala.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

There's something fascinating about the Instagram felt need to turn everything into a narrative of Overcoming the Doubters. "They said it couldn't be done ... but I have DONE IT!" and it's about e.g. painting your cabinets dark blue.

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Brent C. Lambert @brentclambert.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Send me your stories! *grabby hands*

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Deena 🇵🇸 دينا @deenahelm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

She’s out today :)

A photo of Deena holding a copy of the US edition of Our Cut of Salt. Behind her is a bookshelf with copies of the novel, both UK and US editions.

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Jane Shi | 皮爬高 echolalia echolalia is out now @pipagaopoetry.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

thanks to everyone's support we finally reached $3.5M CAD!!! now to reach $4M CAD... we are keeping several hospitals connected and dozens of students studying for exams, among others! project is currently $12K in the red #ConnectingGaza bit.ly/eSimsRUs

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Crips for eSims for Gaza

Crips for eSims for Gaza is a collaboration between Jane Shi, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha, and Alice Wong.

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Spec Colorways In Verse @speccolorwaysverse.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Subs close for '26 on Nov 1: speccolorwaysinverse.carrd.co#guidelines 📜 Speculative. Poems. Drippin' activated curiosity, antipossessive exploration, eryday out dis 🌍🌌, with/out narrative, tantalizingly unexpected, imaginative in form play as well as evoking emotion . . . POSSIBILITY

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Spec Colorways in Verse

a zine and community space centering queer BIPOC speculative poetry

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