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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I was supposed to be writing, but I got distracted looking up vegetarian soup cookbooks at the library, as one does. One is called "Twelve Months of Monastery Soups," and you know I'm checking that one out. Any vegetarian soup recommendations?

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Jay @tarvolon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“Water-Eaters” by @bethgoder.bsky.social has some weird aliens and a chillingly tense decision point for a lead being asked to do something bafflingly unthinkable clarkesworldmagazine.com/goder_09_26

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Water-Eaters by Beth Goder

Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.

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Jay @tarvolon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

There were so many things to recommend this month! Let’s take a quick look at some favorites!

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Andrea M. Pawley @ampawley.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I loved this disturbing and beautiful @clarkesworldmagazine.com story by @bethgoder.bsky.social. The bargain her aliens drive isn't for the faint of heart. clarkesworldmagazine.com/goder_09_26/

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Water-Eaters by Beth Goder

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

If you'd like 10 years of my fiction wrapped up in a gorgeous cover, please consider signing up for my Kickstarter, which launches in October. www.kickstarter.com/projects/bet...

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Coming soon: An Expression of Silence: A Short Fiction Collection

Beth Goder's debut collection of her celebrated short fiction, with accompanying author notes.

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I'll be sending out a newsletter tomorrow, where I'll talk about the writing process for "Water-Eaters" and recommend some excellent books. Here's the link to sign up if anyone would like such a newsletter: bethgoder.com

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I picked up a lot of cool, free things at WorldCon, either from the freebies table of the creators themselves! Here's what I got: First up, Otherside bookmarks! Got excited about this so I grabbed all 3.

Back of Otherside bookmarks, with pictures of issues and QR codes

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The podcast of "Water-Eaters" is up at Clarkesworld, with a wonderful narration by Kate Baker. The voice for Ulan-12 is so perfect! clarkesworldmagazine.com/audio_09_26/

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Water-Eaters by Beth Goder (audio)

Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

"Water-Eaters" is out in @clarkesworldmagazine.com 💧An alien has a simple request 💪Um, they want what? 💧Making gross things sound pretty 💪human-alien interactions 💧petals, petals everywhere clarkesworldmagazine.com/goder_09_26/

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Water-Eaters by Beth Goder

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Translunar Travelers Lounge @translunartl.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

If you fold rose petals - one, two, inside, outside, twist - you can see other worlds. On one side Feetrice has snubbed the Duke; on the other the Queen Of Stars sees all. All except Beatrice apparently. One, Two, Inside, Outside, Twist by @bethgoder.bsky.social

On this side, Beatrice is a librarian who can bake the most delicious strawberry tarts. She has a degree in mathematics and a penchant for books that never explain themselves. Every Sunday, Beatrice finds versions of herself in other worlds. She peers into their lives through the openings she can make, but no matter what she does, those other Beatrices never look back at her. She wishes that, just once, they would see her, too. But wouldn’t it be worse for them to look at her, in her wool shawl and sensible shoes, with her timid smile, and turn away again? She’s the sort of person who everyone forgets to invite to parties. She reads too late into the night; she never knows the right thing to say when someone has a minor pain; she actually enjoys unloading the dishwasher, putting each spoon in its proper place. What if, out of all the Beatrices in all possible worlds, she is the only one who is too dull to be worth watching?

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I've been having a great time at #worldcon. 🎉 I was on a panel about writing habits and had a blast. It was very well attended despite being at 9:00AM. I'm looking forward to the Hugo ceremony tonight! ✨

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Merc Fenn Wolfmoor @mercwolfmoor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Gonna share some excellent #timeloop stories as examples of what I'd love to see when this opens in October (launch in September! 🤯) 👀⏳ "Sunflower Loop" by @bethgoder.bsky.social in @translunartl.bsky.social is DELIGHTFUL and weird and full of feels!! translunartravelerslounge.com/2025/02/15/s...

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Merc Fenn Wolfmoor @mercwolfmoor.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Hey pals, come follow my next BackerKit campaign and help me bring a TIME LOOP ANTHOLOGY to life next month!! (It will have an open submission period for writers in October.) www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...

<alt>opportunity window: a time loop anthology, with artwork by Mildred McMillen edited to be framed within multiple smaller frames; it shows a person in a painting studio by an attic window</alt>

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Babe&Oak @babeandoak.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🦋 Cover Reveal!✨ So excited to finally share the cover art I created for • Year’s Best Arthropod Short Fiction Vol. 3 by Hexagon Magazine • @hexagonmagazine.bsky.social 🎨

Cover art I created for • Year’s Best Arthropod Short Fiction Vol. 3 by Hexagon Magazine • - Cover is a rectangle of a symmetrical detailed mirror half drop repeat pattern inspired by arts and crafts era wallpaper. In the middle section is a dragonfly facing down from overhead with paper wasps facing outwards above over top of branching leaves. Below and above is the central repeated motif of a large leaf insect from above framed by lace wing butterflies turned outward and stag beetles facing inward. Surrounding and underneath all of them are stylized leaf branches with round large berries. The entire pattern is in intense ochre yellow and mahogany brown shades with pops of pale yellow for the berries. Over top is a handmade paper texture and fine line ink work in brown and pale yellow for threadbare highlights on the wasp and butterfly wings.

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This book is amazing! Amanda shines such a clear light on the world through her writing. This is a fast-paced, entertaining, hilarious book that tackles real issues. A perfect mix of fun and insightful.

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Hexagon SF Magazine @hexagonmagazine.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Year’s Best Arthropod Short Fiction Vol. 3 will release on August 24th! 🦋🕷️🐞 With stories from @brandoncase101.bsky.social, @cornellwriter.bsky.social, @bethgoder.bsky.social, @jordanrhirsch.bsky.social, @shedric.bsky.social, and @dmwagner.bsky.social. Cover art by @babeandoak.bsky.social.

Cover for Year’s Best Arthropod Short Fiction Vol. 3 features an orange repeating arthropod pattern including a leaf insect, butterflies, beetles, and wasps. Edited by JW Stebner. Includes stories by Brandon Case, P.A. Cornell, Beth Goder, Jordan Hirsch, M. Shedric Simpson, and Derek Wagner.

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Dawn Bonanno @dawnbonanno.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Beth’s stories are an absolute whimsical delight. Check this out.

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Here's the book cover reveal for my debut short story collection, with a beautiful illustration by @karenluk.bsky.social Sign up to get notified when the Kickstarter launches in October! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bet...

"An Expression of Silence" book cover, with manta ray with flowers on back swimming through space.

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Translunar Travelers Lounge @translunartl.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Issue 15 of Translunar Travelers Lounge is live on the website with 13 brand new stories. translunartravelerslounge.com

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Translunar Travelers Lounge

a speculative fiction magazine

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Jo Miles @jomiles.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This whole issue of TTL looks like a powerhouse. I'm honored to share it with @scottedelman.bsky.social, @renanbernardo.com, @mariahaskins.com, @muteddragon.bsky.social, and @bethgoder.bsky.social and can't wait to read their stories. translunartravelerslounge.com

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Translunar Travelers Lounge

a speculative fiction magazine

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Jo Miles @jomiles.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

New story day!

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

"One, Two, Inside, Outside, Twist" is out in @translunartl.bsky.social 🥀parallel worlds ✨Librarians know everything 🥀a bird made of playing cards ✨The frogs have practiced their songs very hard 🥀"Her heart is a window with shutters made of toenails." translunartravelerslounge.com/2026/08/15/o...

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One, Two, Inside, Outside, Twist by Beth Goder

Folding rose petals goes like this: one, two, inside, outside, twist. On this side is the world Beatrice knows–houses spaced at cozy intervals, eggs that fry into blobby shapes, water that is…

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Translunar Travelers Lounge @translunartl.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Welcome to the Translunar Travelers Lounge, it's Saturday August 15 2026, and we have 13 new stories for you. Issue 15 is live! translunartravelerslounge.com

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Translunar Travelers Lounge

a speculative fiction magazine

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Renan Bernardo @renanbernardo.com · 15/08/2026

My story "A Poem of Anas" is now out in @translunartl.bsky.social #15! Join Ana as she opens windows to other versions of herself in search for a cure for her father 👩🏽👩🏻👩🏿 Thrilled to share pages with @mariahaskins.com, @scottedelman.bsky.social, @slharris.bsky.social, @bethgoder.bsky.social, + more!

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I'm about to send out my newsletter! There's still time to sign up if you'd like to get the first look at the cover for my debut collection. : )

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I'm heading to WorldCon at the end of the month. Here's a list of my panels!

WorldCon schedule: Crafting short fiction Aug 27 at 7:30PM; Stroll with the Stars Aug 28 at 8:00AM; How to Develop Good Writing Habits Aug 30 at 9:00AM

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I have my book cover for my debut short story collection, with an illustration by the extraordinary @karenluk.bsky.social 😍💕😍 I'll be doing a cover reveal this weekend on my newsletter. ✨Newsletter signup: bethgoder.com

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Risa Wolf / Killerpuppytails @risawolf.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Sooo I'm in an fantastic writer's group & I often think it's a TRAVESTY how little attention my groupmates's writing gets. Therefore, I'm delighted that @emmiechristie33.bsky.social has reviewed 2 of them! The 1st is for the amazing @amandaghelms.bsky.social : www.emmiechristie.com/short-fictio...

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Writer Spotlight: Amanda Helms — Emmie Christie

Welcome to the 24th installment of Writer Spotlight. This week’s focus is Amanda Helms . I’ve reviewed 13 of Helms’s pieces, nine of them individually on InkFoundry’s “Get WYSR” feed. (In case yo...

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

There is less than a week left to donate to the Locus @locusmag.bsky.social crowdfunding campaign and help make this anthology happen: locusmag.com/anthology #backthebook I can't wait to hold this book in my hands. 😍

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Locus Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of the Year: Volume 1

Delve into the creative worlds of the finest minds writing contemporary science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Such a lovely review of "Moss Senses." 💚

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

You can support Locus Magazine and your favorite authors... AND get an epub of the top short fiction published in 2025 when you back the inaugural volume of our Best of the Year anthology on Kickstarter! Visit kck.st/4wtYJ6... or the link in our bio. #SFF #booksky

A large e-reader and smartphone, both displaying the book cover for The Locus Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of the Year Volume 1. Text below says: "get an epub anthology for backing on kickstarter" followed by a url: locusmag.com/anthology

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

OMG, my story is in there amongst all these absolutely tremendous stories. What a wild time! I am so excited for this antho!

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It's so cool to see my stories translated and reaching more readers. Here's a translation of "Moss Senses" into Portuguese by Arthur Marchetto. pontonemo.substack.com/p/sentidos-m...

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Sentidos-Musgo, por Beth Goder (+ FLIP 2026)

Minha primeira tradução de um conto, mais algumas novidades da FLIP

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I saw Iolanthe (Gilbert and Sullivan operetta) and it was fantastic! A talented cast, smart comedic choices, and fun songs. Thank you, Lamplighters Musical Theater, so much joy! 🧚

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Today is my last day at the archives. I've left my job of 12 years to pursue writing full time. I am feeling full of hope, chaos, and adventure. If you'd like to support me, the best way is to sign up for my newsletter! (And it's free!) bethgoder.com

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Locus works to create a space where SFF/Horror can thrive, which is so important to the health of our field. Their new anthology inspired by the annual Recommended Reading List helps to build up the whole genre. Please consider backing this antho! locusmag.com/anthology @locusmag.bsky.social

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Locus Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of the Year: Volume 1

Delve into the creative worlds of the finest minds writing contemporary science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

WE ARE LIVE! Help us have a great first day? We REALLY want to make this SFF anthology work & start a new annual SFF Best Of series! Head to locusmag.com/anthology (link in bio) to get a pledge in! Be a part of something special! #BacktheBook Sharing helps us tremendously:)

At the top of the image, text says: "now announcing..."
In the center of the image, a hardcover book. The cover of the book shows: "The Locus Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Of the Year: Volume 1"
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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

"Alas, the Storm is Come Again" is out in Cosmic Horror Monthly's C.L. Moore Tribute Issue! Come see a bridge fall in love. cosmichorrormonthly.com/store/cosmic...

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Cosmic Horror Monthly #73 July 2026 – Cosmic Horror Monthly

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chmmagazine.bsky.social @chmmagazine.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

COVER REVEAL! Issue #73 is our tribute to C.L. Moore—featuring some incredible cover art from Becca Snow!

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Wole Talabi | Preorder THE FIST OF MEMORY @wtalabi.com · 23/06/2026

Here we go again! B&N is running a preorder promo from June 23-26 and you can use it to preorder THE FIST OF MEMORY. Use code PREORDER25 to get 25% or more off. Check it out here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-fist-o...

Barnes & Noble is running a preorder promo from June 23-26 and you can use it to preorder my novel THE FIST OF MEMORY. B&N Reward members get 25% off preorders, and Premium members get an extra 10% discount plus the 25% off with code PREORDER25. This is a limited-time offer, so don’t miss out! Become a Reward member online for free. Check it out here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-fist-of-memory-wole-talabi/1149312674. The Fist Of Memory is a unique first contact thriller exploring themes of reality, memory, and human connection.

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Translunar Travelers Lounge @translunartl.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

It's Friday in the lounge, here's a few stories from the past people have suggested this week, in a slightly awkward thread. First, we return, again, to @bethgoder.bsky.social and Sunflower Loop

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Fusion Fragment @fusionfragment.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

🧵🧵🧵 ALERT! FF re-opens to submissions on July 1st and so, between now and then, I'll be sharing updates from members of the reading team on the stories they love and what they wish they saw more of in the reading queue. So, read on to find out what's on the wishlist! 1/

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Flash Fiction Online @flashfictiononline.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Today we are so excited to release RESIST, an FFO anthology, guest edited by Jeanna Cammarano (@wordrat.bsky.social ), whose powerful editorial really sets the tone for this collection. Check out her words and grab a copy today! #writingcommunity #flashfiction flashfictiononline.com/issues/resis...

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RESIST: A Flash Fiction Online Anthology - Flash Fiction Online

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Translunar Travelers Lounge @translunartl.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

An Anonymous Correspondent has a couple of suggestions: Sunflower Loop by @bethgoder.bsky.social a time loop story about finding resolve - and riding your bike through space (as one does) translunartravelerslounge.com/2025/02/15/s...

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Sunflower Loop, by Beth Goder

I’m riding through space on my bike (as one does) when I see this enormous sunflower.

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I'll be sending out a newsletter soon! You can sign up at bethgoder.com This newsletter will include: ✨ A new, free-to-read story ✨The story behind the story (which includes a minor injury!) ✨A link to a recorded reading of flash fiction ✨A rec for the coziest co-op boardgame I've ever played

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Beth Goder @bethgoder.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

This is the best paranormal romance book I have ever read. Great characters, a romance you can root for, and a gripping plot. Powerful worldbuilding. And the most competent party planner you have ever met. Highly recommended! norashear.com/books/no-dre...

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No Dream Like Forever

Available now! NO DREAM LIKE FOREVER: Book 1 of The Descendants release June 12, 2026 formats ebook They might claim they’re not vampires, but they certainly act like vampires, and Viyana Sep…

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Amanda Helms - Preorder THE UPPER TENTACLE @amandaghelms.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I got to critique this fabulous story!!! Feast your eyeballs on’t!

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