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Shiraki Press @shirakipress.com · 25/09/2026

Seattle friends! On Sept 29 at 7 PM we'll be at @thirdplacebooks Ravenna for a joint book event! @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social and @inezraybooks.bsky.social will be discussing Fruits of Our Labor and Buzzard. RSVP at buff.ly/mEahvL2

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Read my newest book? Come ask me questions!

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Shiraki Press @shirakipress.com · 27/08/2026

The Dealer's Room at @laworldcon is open today from 2-6 PM. Here's our author signing schedule for today! 2-3 PM @millieabecassis.com 3-4 PM @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social 4-5 PM @teffeau.bsky.social 5-6 PM Emily O'Malley Liu

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Shiraki Press @shirakipress.com · 20/08/2026

I’m prepping book mail for our Fruits of Our Labor preorder friends! If you want a copy of your own- order before Sunday & the next 10 paperback orders also receive this awesome postcard! Fruits of our Labor by @ianpattersonauthor “Future I choose is choice” Postcard by @ladyfingersletterpress

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Shiraki Press @shirakipress.com · 12/08/2026

We did a mini Q&A with FRUITS OF OUR LABOR author @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social to learn the inspiration behind his thought-provoking near-future novella about the social impact of human parthenogenesis. FRUITS OF OUR LABOR is out August 25! shirakipress.com/blogs/news/q...

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“I had this vision of using protest slogans to talk about bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom from a speculative fiction angle, while also writing a critique of far-right gender politics, and it just all fell into place so beautifully.”

Fruits of Our Labor by Ian Patterson
Available August 25

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Shiraki Press @shirakipress.com · 25/07/2026

In ONE MONTH on August 25th Ian Patterson (@ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social ) will be celebrating the launch of Fruits of Our Labor with Laura Resau (@lauraresau.bsky.social) at Old Firehouse Books in Fort Collins, CO! Pre-order it from Old Firehouse Books before Aug 11th for a 15% discount.

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Yesterday was the last day of my corporate job. Monday I start full time as a writer. Tons of cool events on the way for the launch of Fruits of Our Labor (Aug 25th), another novel in edits, another novel in draft, and a handful of short stories I'll be querying. It's. Gonna. Be. Awesome.

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Tidal released a new anti-AI music policy, and although it could definitely go further, I'm still pretty excited to see it. It's a signal there's a shift in the conversation happening. If my stance wasn't clear, fuck AI.

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

A story of mine was selected for the SUM FLUX zine. Theme: Waffle House. Warning - it's unhinged. open.substack.com/pub/sumflux/...

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Shear Thinning

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Four weeks of broken hand recovery, and damn it felt good to get back outside. Tons of fitness and strength lost, but I'm pretty familiar with the cycle of injury and recovery at this point. Exercise and outdoor time is so tied to creativity for me that I really start to flounder without it.

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Less than a week after I proposed a human-written "taking back" of stories from AI, Substack has exploded with pieces featuring Elias Thorne. They're absurd and weird and everyone is goofing off in the best way. Thanks for the inspiration @lzats.bsky.social @printrunpodcast.bsky.social

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Well, this happened. All are welcome to participate. Let your inner Elias Thorne out. open.substack.com/pub/ipatters...

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The Thousand Faces of Elias Thorne

It's Happening

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

After listening to the newest @printrunpodcast.bsky.social, I want to run a community writing event where we write our own Elias Thorne stories, spam the algorithm with them, and reclaim the name from the LLMs. All characters must be named Elias Thorne. All genres. Only human written.

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Lots of events coming up this fall and winter! Worldcon, Dragonsteel, signings in Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Portland, Seattle. Not sharing specifics yet, but come say hi if you're nearby.

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I love live reading, and this Rudyard Kipling poem is (very famous I know) one of my absolute favorite live readings. Best with headphones turned up. Depressingly, it always seems to be important for the times. youtu.be/RNZ5qylG3qk?...

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BOOTS by Rudyard Kipling (1915) read by Taylor Holmes (cleaned audio)

YouTube video by VESTAL FILMS

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Started laying words on my next book. First draft of the first chapter done! Now I stare at it and poke holes to make sure I have a good foundation. This one is slated for trad pub and will be kept under wraps for a while, but I'm vibrating with excitement!

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I've decided to expand my social media reach now that I'm a Very Serious Writer™. What uhhh, would you say you do here?

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

In under a month, I'm quitting my career and I'm going to write full time. The money almost certainly won't work out, and that's okay. I just want to make sure I like it. Check out this post for more of the why: open.substack.com/pub/ipatters...

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Hear, I sing a work song

On quitting

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Hey hey hey, new book announcement!!

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

TRANSITION RELEASE DAY Transition is a standalone prequel novella in The Narrator Cycle. Equal parts sharp-edged and darkly humorous, it's a great way to enter the universe, or can be read after Transcendence to add depth. Available through all major retailers, print and ebook.

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

I haven’t been able to get this out of my head for two weeks. The morning the US bombed Iran, I was at an IHOP with my daughter, eating her first confetti pancake. And the juxtaposition of that overwhelms me, still. open.substack.com/pub/ipatters...

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Our Daughters / In Rainbows

The dichotomy of existence is a terrible weight.

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Lorna MacGillivray @elemjay.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Yup. Do not enable FIFA or Trumplethinskin. The USA's illegal war against Iran is no less illegal than Russia's against Ukraine.

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

I'm largely silent on blue sky these days, I promise I'll be better in the future (I won't). I have a book launching at the end of the month (31st) / near my birthday . You should pick up a pre-order! It's a standalone novella and will make you laugh (promise). www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...

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Transition (The Narrator Cycle Book 3)

Are you so sure you’re the painter, and not the paintin…

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Lauren C. Teffeau @teffeau.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Albuquerque! This Thursday, March 12, I'll be at @booksonthebosque.bsky.social to celebrate the launch of Accelerated Growth Environment! I'll be signing books & answering all your burning questions about the writing life & brighter futures to come for all of us www.eventbrite.com/e/accelerate...

Promo graphic for the book launch of Accelerated Growth Environment at Books on the Bosque on March 12, 2026 at 5:30 in Albuquerque NM

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Shiraki Press @shirakipress.com · 24/02/2026

Big thanks to everyone who celebrated with us last Sunday at Nook and Cranny Books! ACCELERATED GROWTH ENVIRONMENT by @teffeau.bsky.social is out in ebook and paperback on March 3. Pre-order now at shirakipress.com/age #booksky #sciencefiction #solarpunk

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Nick Harkaway @nickharkaway.com · 21/02/2026

Just seen that “AI is punk” take and… gosh. Was not aware that “counter-culture” in 2026 meant participating in a trillion dollar industry pushed by the world’s most valuable companies and the world’s most powerful nation.

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🙏🙏🙏 So thrilled to be part of the team. Check out below for more about me!

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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

With more Fungalverse stories coming this year, it’s a perfect time to enter my shared universe with MUSHROOM BLUES! My award-winning debut has also been praised by @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social, @hellofutureme.bsky.social & more 🍄 Get Mushroom Blues today in ALL FORMATS: linktr.ee/adrianmgibson

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Shiraki Press @shirakipress.com · 15/01/2026

When we acquired Accelerated Growth Environment by @lteffeau we knew we needed an extraordinary artist to bring the cover to life. Stephan Martiniere blew us away with his vision of the Climasphere. Learn more at www.shirakipress.com/books/accele... and see Stephan's work at www.martiniere.com

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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

What are you all reading? This month, I finished A Palace Near the Wind by @aijiang.bsky.social and Transference by @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social. As well, I just started Discovery by @jajminton.bsky.social and I’m halfway through the excellent The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social.

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ADRIAN M. GIBSON 🍄 SFF Author & Book Designer @adrianmgibson.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Catching up on my latest books/shows/movies/comics with a REVIEW ROUNDUP: 3.25⭐️ - The Expanse: Origins (comic) 4⭐️ - Wake Up Dead Man 4⭐️ - A Palace Near the Wind by @aijiang.bsky.social 3.5⭐️ - Black Rabbit 3.5⭐️ - Stranger Things S05 3.75⭐️ - Transference by @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I'm live reading a short story this Friday as part of a weekend long event over on Substack. Come say hi! Since it's live, you do have to have an account and the app (lame). BUT there is a ton of great fiction happening over there. Friday at 6pm MT open.substack.com/pub/ipatters...

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There Will Come No Rains

Can’t you feel it? This is hell. My brothers, we are in hell already. God has measured us, and found us wanting. There is no salvation here.

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Transference, book one of my Narrator Cycle series, is now available wide for ebook! By the time I release Transition on March 31, all of my ebooks will be available wide. My values have never been aligned with Amazon, and I'm glad to leave KU behind. Tell your friends! books2read.com/u/bpx8OW

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Available now at your favorite digital store!

Transference by Ian Patterson

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Hey hey hey. New book news! TRANSITION: Book Three of the Narrator Cycle RELEASE DATE: MARCH 31, 2026 All the details over on my Substack: ipatterson.substack.com/p/book-annou...

Book cover showing rat wearing sparkly glasses in futuristic samurai helmet.

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N. K. Jemisin @nkjemisin.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Sssssooooo... yeah. (Wow!) 😳🤗

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Thanks Lorna! What a wonderful thing to say!

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

I'm so excited to share this with you all

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Absolutely unreal to be given this honor last night. My debut novel won the Colorado Book Awards! It was amazing and inspiring to meet so many other authors and organizers. Congratulations to all the finalists!

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

I can't let Transference have all the glory today. Take a peak at the sequel!

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

So excited to see this! I'm not too active on blue sky these days, but if you want to find me over on insta (@naisemaj) or Substack (@eonbikewriter) I'm very active over there! Thanks BBNYA!

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BBNYA @bbnya.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Congratulations to Transference by @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social You are through to round 2 of #BBNYA2025!!

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BBNYA @bbnya.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Congratulations to Mushroom Blues by @adrianmgibson.bsky.social You are through to round 2 of #BBNYA2025!!

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BBNYA @bbnya.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Congratulations to Afterburn by @dandrewsauthor.bsky.social You are through to round 2 of #BBNYA2025!!

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Today, I completed my first series. The Narrator Cycle was my framing for talking about so many things, from capitalism to agency and free will, all in the trappings of a cinematic, sci-fi universe. Transcendence is now available in print from all major retailers, and eBook on the Zon.

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Transcendence comes out in one week!

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

If you want to follow some of my ongoing fiction, check out my Substack! Today I released a very snarky take on the use of ChatGPT to write emails. open.substack.com/pub/ipatters...

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I Hope This Email Finds You Well

And ode to people using ChatGPT to write emails.

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Ian Patterson @ianpattersonauthor.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Transference was selected as a finalist for the Colorado Book Awards! It feels very wild to be 1 of 3 authors selected across the state. I'm deeply honored 🙏.

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