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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

To grab a spot or just to support go here: fnd.us/62mtne #poetry

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Grab your spot or grant a wish here: fnd.us/62mtne

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Since I’ve just signed the contract, I can announce that my poem “cosmic horror” has been accepted for publication by Uncanny Magazine. Here’s their most recent cover:

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

My thanks to the person who picked up the first perk for the WORDSMITH POETRY WORKSHOP! Grab YOUR spot for my first ever virtual poetry workshop via Zoom, or grab a perk/wish to just support the writing. Here: fnd.us/62mtne #poetry

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Are you an interested in poetry? Are you working on a poem? Join me for my first ever WORDSMITH POETRY WORKSHOP via Zoom on Nov. 8th at 6:30 pm! Grab your spot, or another wish/perk today! Here: fnd.us/62mtne (Please like and share to give this opportunity some visibility!) #poetry

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Claudia Wair @cwtellstales.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The first issue of the Telling Tales newsletter is out! Reading recommendations and a shoutout to @geraldcoleman.bsky.social and his "Beginner's Guide to Black Science Fiction and Fantasy!" Take a look! telling-tales-d96a80.beehiiv.com/p/welcome-to...

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT to grab tickets to the RETURN OF THE HOT MIC SESSION or make a contribution! Join me Sunday June 21, at 6:30 PM via Zoom. I’ll be reading from my work and doing a Q&A. You can grab a ticket or make a contribution here: fnd.us/f2jEf4but Thanks, y’all! #poetry #SupportBlackArt

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

It’s just been brought to my attention that INCENDIARY has been nominated for the ELGIN AWARD given by the Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association. It still has to be reviewed to make sure it meets the criteria for the award but let me thank the members of the #SFPA. I’m deeply honored.

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

JUST TEN DAYS LEFT to grab tickets to the RETURN OF THE HOT MIC SESSION or make a contribution! Join me Sunday June 21, at 6:30 PM via Zoom. I’ll be reading from my work and doing a Q&A. You can grab a ticket or make a contribution here: fnd.us/f2jEf4but Thanks, y’all! #poetry #SupportBlackArt

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Thanks to folks who already grabbed tickets to the RETURN OF THE HOT MIC SESSION or just wanted to support my work! Join me Sunday June 21, at 6:30 PM via Zoom. I’ll be reading from my work and doing a Q&A. You can grab a perk or just support here: fnd.us/f2jEf4 #poetry #SupportBlackArt

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

My thanks to folks who’ve grabbed tickets to the RETURN OF THE HOT MIC SESSION or just contributed to support my work! Join me Sunday June 21, at 6:30 PM via Zoom. I’ll be reading from my work and doing a Q&A. You can grab a ticket or perk here: fnd.us/f2jEf4 #SupportBlackArtists #poetry

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Thank you to folks who’ve already grabbed tickets to the RETURN OF THE HOT MIC SESSION or just contributed to support my work! Join me on Juneteenth Weekend, Sunday June 21, at 6:30 PM via Zoom. I’ll be reading from my work and doing a Q&A: fnd.us/f2jEf4?ref=s... #SupportBlackArt #poetry

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Thanks to folks who already grabbed tickets for RETURN OF THE HOT MIC SESSION. Join me Sunday June 21, at 6:30 PM via Zoom. I’ll be reading from my work and doing a Q&A. Grab tickets here: fnd.us/f2jEf4?ref=s... All zoomed out? You can still snag a perk in support. Thanks y’all! #SupportBlackArt

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Join me Sunday June 21, at 6:30 PM via Zoom for RETURN OF THE HOT MIC. I’ll be reading from my work and doing a Q&A. You can grab a ticket using the link in the comments. If you’re all zoomed out you can still snag a perk! #poetry #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #SupportBlackArt fnd.us/f2jEf4?ref=s...

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Return of the Hot Mic!

Back in 2023 I began a series of reading I called Hot Mic Sessions. It was an opportunity to read my work, to discuss the things going on in the world, and to connect to readers. ive decided to do ano...

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

I’m considering doing another online reading where I’ll read my poetry, an excerpt from my science fiction & fantasy work, while discussing contemporary events, and doing a Q&A—but only if there’s an interest. Would you buy a ticket for that? #poetry #BookSky #ScifiAndFantasy

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

New poetry up over on my patreon. Want to support art, especially from a black artist? Like insider, exclusive info? You can join for the cost of a cup of coffee. Or you can just get access to this post. Check it out today. #poetry #sciencefiction #fantasy #patreon www.patreon.com/posts/poems-...

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Poems get edited (-; | Gerald L. Coleman

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

There’s an excerpt from a new, as-yet unpublished, fantasy short story over on my patreon. You can join for the price of a cup of coffee, and get this kind of inside access and exclusive info. Or, if you’d like, you can just purchase access to this one post. Enjoy! www.patreon.com/posts/short-...

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Short Story Excerpt | Gerald L. Coleman

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

My essay on craft, entitled “James Baldwin was Right: On Craft and the Why,” will appear later this year in the Southeast Review! Thank you, Heather VanHoose Truett.

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

I was just reminded this morning that my poem, “age of villains,” is eligible for the Nebula Award this year! If you’re a member of SFWA please consider nominating it. TODAY is the last day to nominate. Thank you for your consideration! strangehorizons.com/wordpress/po... #SFWA #NebulaAwards

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Last week we celebrated the 35th Anniversary of the Affrilachian #Poets with a reading at Transylvania University. It’s a good time to share my Beginner’s Guide to the APs. Grab some poetry from our collective born out of an affirmation of black voices in #Appalachia. bookshop.org/lists/beginn...

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Beginner's Guide to the Affrilachian Poets

I arrived at the University of Kentucky unaware of a lot. That's to be expected of an 18 year old.

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: As nominations for the 2026 #HugoAwards continue, my poem “age of villains” published by the speculative fiction magazine Strange Horizons, is eligible for the Hugo for Best Poem. I hope you’ll consider it. Find it here: strangehorizons.com/wordpress/po... #WorldCon

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

March 4th is deadline to submit comments to the National Capital Planning Commission. Make a comment through the link below. PLEASE NOTE, the project is called East Wing Modernization on the pull down menu. Tell them to restore the East Wing to its original state. www.ncpc.gov/participate/...

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This is a guide on how to speak at a Commission meeting. Please note that your comments may be recorded, and/or live streamed, and added to the public record.

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

We’re halfway through BHM. Have you supported any black authors yet? How about some poetry? bookshop.org/shop/Iconicl... #poetry #BlackHistoryMonth #BookSky

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Just dropped a new #poem over on my #patreon. You can join for the price of a cup of coffee! (If you’d rather not join you can still get access to this one post. Enjoy and thank you for your support!) www.patreon.com/posts/poem-1...

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Poem | Gerald L. Coleman

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: Just a reminder as nominations for the 2025 #HugoAwards open up, that my poem “age of villains” published last year by the speculative fiction magazine Strange Horizons, is eligible for the Hugo in the poetry category. I hope you’ll consider it.

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Want to brighten an artist’s holiday? There are a lot of artist’s who are crowdfunding, have Patreons, Ko-fis, websites with stores for their books or art. Your $5, $10, $25 will have a huge impact. You can sign up for my patreon for the cost of a cup of coffee. www.patreon.com/cw/geraldlco...

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

WorldCon 2026 will be held in Anaheim. My #poem “age of villains” which appears in the January issue of Strange Horizons is eligible for both the Rhysling Award and the Hugo for Best Poem next year. Please consider nominating it and voting for it. Thanks y’all! #LAconV #WritingCommunity

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Books are a great gift for the holidays. Get that person some poetry! #BookSky bookshop.org/lists/my-cho...

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

That was a blast. My thanks to everyone who joined in on the Sensitivity Reader Workshop. Folks asked great questions and we had an amazing conversation about Sensitivity Reading. A special thanks to Sean Hillman for running the zoom IT and keeping us connected. #BookSky #WritingCommunity

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT to sign up for the Sensitivity Reader Workshop! I’ll be discussing sensitivity reading and answering specific questions about your WIP (work-in-progress). Grab your spot today. #Writing #Booksky fundrazr.com/sensitivityr...

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT to sign up for the Sensitivity Reader Workshop! I’ll be discussing sensitivity reading and answering specific questions about your WIP (work-in-progress). Grab your spot today. #BookSky fundrazr.com/sensitivityr...

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

GRAB YOUR SPOT and join the folks who’ve already signed up for the SENSITIVITY READER WORKSHOP I’ll be presenting, via Zoom! I’ll be discussing sensitivity reading and answering your specific questions about your WIP (work in progress). fundrazr.com/sensitivityr... #Booksky #SensitivityReading

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

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Gerald L. Coleman @geraldcoleman.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

GRAB YOUR SPOT and join the folks who’ve already signed up for the SENSITIVITY READER WORKSHOP I’ll be presenting via Zoom! I’ll be discussing sensitivity reading and answering your specific questions about your WIP (work in progress). fundrazr.com/sensitivityr... Thanks, y’all! #Booksky

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