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Jason Sanford @jasonsanford.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Good news: @sfwa.bsky.social's Recommended Reading List once again lives! The general public and SFWA members can sort the list to see what SF/F novels, stories, poems, comics, scripts and games are receiving the most love and attention from the org's writers. 1/ www.patreon.com/jasonsanford...

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Genre Grapevine: Good News as the SFWA Recommend Reading List Returns | Jason Sanford's Genre Grapevine

When Professor Farnsworth in Futurama says "Good news everyone!" it's rarely good news for his Planet Express crew. But in this case, the ne

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Jordan Kurella @jordankurella.com · 27/09/2026

hey all!!! got my contributor copy of "Your Body is a Fever Dream" from @tenebrouspress.bsky.social !!!! you can pre-order this amazing book of trans body horror too! click the link: bookshop.org/beta-search?...

the book "Your Body is a Fever Dream" on a table full of stickers

my story "All Her Rows of Teeth" in the book "Your Body is a Fever Dream" on a table full of stickers

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

There aren't enough synonyms for "saw" (hardware).

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

lol hope ur doing well on the internet and also not on the internet

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

It's been pretty good! Been trying to outline a story, heh.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Oh! I played the Nima demo, and I'm super excited for this game :)

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

i basically forgot about this site lol

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

... I haven't logged into Bluesky in months. Whoops.

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level 10 reiki unhealer @inkybarracuda.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

sometimes you watch F1 and draw @fictograph.bsky.social as a medieval cat knight, as per request

An anthromorphic black cat throwing a peace sign, clad in armor, with a fish handle shaped sword

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 24/12/2025

So I am going to say something about romance as a genre. A lot of people think that romance is ignorable because <insert thing they think about romance> and romance authors don't count because <insert thing they think about romance>. This thread is not about whether you have to like romance.

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FIYAH Literary Magazine @fiyahlitmag.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Fam heads up on a call for submissions: please share with a Black Horror writer who you know would eat this up. Look at that dream editing duo: @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social and @chesyaburke.bsky.social 🔥🔥🔥 Deadline January 14th, 2026...! blog.flametreepublishing.com/fantasy-goth...

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Black Horror | Call for Submissions

We are very excited to announce a new call for submissions which is now open!

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Indigo's Stash @indigos-stash.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

once again screaming at people about her public document full of historical clothing references and resources (which had it's most recent update on the 12th of january last year!) heystacks.com/doc/1247/cla...

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Claire Hummel's Historical Fashion Reference & Resources - 🟧Heystack

A comprehensive list of historical fashion resources, including patterns, textiles, embroidery and more! - 🟧Heystack

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Phantomarine @phantomarine.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

"concept artists can experiment with AI to make their lives easi-" wrong I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI get good

Concept art of Rosalind Lutece's wardrobe and outfit construction from Bioshock Infinite, drawn by Claire Hummel

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R.S.A. Garcia (BUY THE NIGHTWARD) @rsagarcia.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Psst! If you'd like a gift idea for an SFF fan -- or if you'd like to read a scifantasy that's basically THE WITCHER meets Trinbagonian folklore & Caribbean mythology -- there's a $1.99 Ebook sale now for my book, THE NIGHTWARD! www.harpercollins.com/products/the... www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSXFBWRN

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The Nightward: An Epic Fantasy Adventure of Magic and Darkness Inspired by Caribbean Mythology (Waters of Lethe Book 1)

Amazon.com: The Nightward: An Epic Fantasy Adventure of Magic and Darkness Inspired by Caribbean Mythology (Waters of Lethe Book 1) eBook : Garcia, R.S.A.: Kindle Store

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 03/12/2025

I'm relaunching Dominion of the Fallen in the US with @awfulagent.bsky.social Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms March 10th, 2026! awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...

Cover of the House of Shattered Wings by Aliette de Bodard: a banyan tree with grey heraldry showing Notre Dame bisected by a sword
The text above reads "Enter a Ruined Paris", and below "March 10, 2026"

Cover of The House of Binding Thorns by Aliette de Bodard: a dragon wrapped around grey heraldry showing a crowned hawthorn tree. The background is blue with spatters of grungy black
The text reads "Ruled by Fallen Angels..." and "March 10, 2026"

Cover of The House of Sundering Flames by Aliette de Bodard: a tiger in flames wrapped around grey heraldry showing a hawk above a tower The background is blue with spatters of grungy black
The text reads "And Dragons of the depths", "March 10, 2026"

Covers of all three books, The House of Shattered Wings (banyan tree and Notre Dame), The House of Binding Thorns (eastern dragon and crowned hawthorn tree), The House of Sundering Flames (tiger in flames and hawk over tower)
The text reads "Read the Complete Trilogy", "Available in Ebook and Trade Paperback March 10, 2026"

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Doctora Malka Older @older.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

WE WILL RISE AGAIN, an anthology of speculative fiction, essays, & interviews about activism co-edited by @drkarenlord.bsky.social @annaleen.bsky.social & yours truly, comes out TOMORROW which means today is the last day you can show the love by pre-ordering! www.simonandschuster.com/books/We-Wil...

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We Will Rise Again

From genre luminaries, esteemed organizers, and exciting new voices in fiction, an anthology of stories, essays, and interviews that offer transfor...

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Kemi Ashing-Giwa @kashinggiwa.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

BEHOLD! Here's the fabulous cover of Being Aro, a multi-genre anthology of aromantic fiction edited by @rosieethor.bsky.social and @madelinetheauthor.bsky.social. Sam Prentice-Jones was the illustrator, and Rosie Stewart was the designer!

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Wole Talabi | Preorder THE FIST OF MEMORY @wtalabi.com · 05/11/2025

Its SHIGIDI paperback release day, US & Canada! Its been a long, lovely journey but my award-winning novel about African gods on a supernatural heist at the British museum finally hits stores in a new format, with a new cover + a bonus short story! Get it y'all🙏🏾 Art by @stephenembleton.bsky.social

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Heba Gowayed هبة جويد @hebagowayed.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

As promised, if you’re inspired by the march today but don’t know how else to get involved, how to sustainably fight fascism, that can look a few different ways. Here’s a thread of thoughts, short of nationwide withholding of labor / sustained protest:

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.chantal//RYAN @thoughtrise.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

friends in the US, here’s a great website that lists food assistance sites and services near you. if you need it, take it. it’s given with love and goodwill to you from your community for those with resources to spare—please consider donating to your local 💖 foodsearch.net

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Find Food Banks & Pantries Near You | FoodSearch.net

Find food banks, pantries, and hot meals near you. Free food assistance resources nationwide.

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Julie Dillon @juliedillon.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Progress shot for this watercolor and graphite piece I’m working on. I haven’t had to start over from scratch again yet, which is nice 😅

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Julia Metzger @juliametzgerart.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

✨Mein Sehnen ✨ New piece I've done within Cynthia Sheppard's smARTschool class, featuring Lúthien Tinúviel from Tolkien's Silmarillion. #art #juliametzgerart

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Strange Horizons @strangehorizons.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Strange Horizons will be open to fiction submissions from Indigenous authors only on November 3rd at 9am UTC! The window will close after 500 submissions are received. More information: strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no... If you sent us a story in April or June, you CANNOT submit in this window.

Fiction Submissions
Opening
Indigenous Authors
November 3rd at 9 am UTC

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Kemi Ashing-Giwa @kashinggiwa.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Heyo! On Tuesday, 11/4 join me and *the* @hanalee.bsky.social at Books Inc. for THE KING MUST DIE’s book launch!

Graphic showing TKMD cover on a starry blue background, noting the event's start time at 7PM and location at Books Inc. in Palo Alto.

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Eden Royce @edenroyce.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

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

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Reviving this old doodle. #inktober

An ink drawing of a boy with a violin and a ghostly girl.

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Jason Sanford @jasonsanford.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

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...

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Apex Magazine 2026

An award-winning digital literary magazine of science fiction, dark fantasy, and horror.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Brush pen died, but I kinda like it this way. #inktober

An ink drawing of a woman holding a bunch of grapes

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Avid birdwatcher here - loooove your art style and use of color and pattern. Great drawings!

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

I'll have some prints and this original, pencil piece at SLICE Vancouver's collective art show this week! Along with awesome art, prints, and other goodies from 20+ local artists. Trust me, it'll look a lot better in real life. ;) #shoplocal #artgallery #artshow #traditionalart #womenartists

A pencil drawing advertising an upcoming art show at SLICE Gallery in Vancouver, BC from 3-8PM on October 18, 2025. The drawing by @fictograph features a hand holding three harpies with mixed woman and crow features.

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fictograph @fictograph.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

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A.C. Wise @acwise.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

A friendly reminder that the @apexmag.bsky.social Kickstarter remains ongoing. Help a fabulous publication keep publishing for another year! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ape...

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Apex Magazine 2026

An award-winning digital literary magazine of science fiction, dark fantasy, and horror.

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Carson Winter @carsonwinter.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

COVER REVEAL AND RELEASE WE WILL SPEAK AGAIN OF THE RED TOWER is a tribute anthology of stories inspired by Thomas Ligotti’s “The Red Tower” and it’s out NOW: dl.bookfunnel.com/zum1k2dg9b

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Apex Magazine and Book Company @apexmag.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

NEW KICKSTARTER TIER UNLOCKED! At 110%, each backer will receive a NEW BRAIN 🧠 with zero microplastics*🚮, a normal amount of dopamine**😃✨, and the ability to see shrimp colors***🦐🌈! * okay maybe a few microplastics **what is “normal” anyway? *** 9 out of 10 shrimps recommend!

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Apex Magazine 2026

An award-winning digital literary magazine of science fiction, dark fantasy, and horror.

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Lara Elena Donnelly @larazontally.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Have we mentioned if we hit the Kickstarter goal for WITCH OF PRAGUE, we'll open pre-orders for our second book? According to @courtneymilan.com, @zenaldehyde.bsky.social's THE PERILOUS LIFE OF JADE YEO is "Poignant, beautiful, and incredibly meaningful." www.kickstarter.com/projects/hom...

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The Witch of Prague, from Homeward Books!

Splendor over mediocrity. Stories for the hot bath & the cold plunge. Defying the constraints of genre & delving deep into your heart.

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Phantomarine @phantomarine.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

thank you for the happy birthdays don't read my comic my comic called phantomarine don't read it at www.phantomarine.com

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The Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

We'll give you a bit to get settled in by highlighting this year's trophy artwork by @nilahmagruder.com

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