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Judah Mahay

@judahmahay.com
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Alaskan SFF author who weaves magic into reality and pushes science to the plausible extreme. Professor by day. Hockey player by night. SFWA ✨ Vegan 🌱 Rep’ed by Lukas Ortiz of Spitzer Literary Agency linktr.ee/judahmahay www.judahmahay.com

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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 25/07/2026
Just throwing this out there: youtu.be/F2g8hxIGX4A?...
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Body Insurance by Judah Mahay #amquerying
YouTube video by Judah Mahay, Author
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 24/07/2026
Anyone up for a (pinned) repost swap? Book or artist related constantly only. Looking forward to see what you all have out there. #AuthorsHelpingAuthors
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 12/02/2025
Frankenstein x Blade Runner “Rose is the world’s darkest secret not thought possible—the first assembled human—threatening the utopia built on grown organs. Now, she must escape captivity before her failing body buries the truth…that she exists.” #QuestPit #AG #A #SF
Editor Guide: Body Insurance by Judah Mahay. A fragile utopia that depends upon the deplorable. Retelling Frankenstein. Comps Never Let Me Go and Station Eleven. Mock book cover to the right."A moving, disturbing science fiction tale, as if Frankenstein met Flowers for Algernon and explored the continually evolving possibilities of what life can be in the 21st century." - Jason Sanford, Nebula Award Finalist, Philip K. Dick Award Finalist, and Nominee for the BSFA Award, the British Fantasy Award, and the Pushcart Prize"Body Insurance is an express train of a science fiction novel, equally thrilling and scary. Judah Mahay does a beautiful job in making us believe the unbelievable. A book for and about the troubling future, which is already here." - Roger Rosenblatt, New York Times Bestseller
First Lines of Body Insurance by Juda Mahay: "Behind the viewing glass, half-assembled, the biopod twitches with the promise of life unintended, twisted into this manifested vulgarity. Baked as such in fluorescent glare, the white cloaks knit a handless arm to the torso. The myriad of hunched surgeons and medical techs plucks and prods the splayed skin that pretends to human—a grotesque facsimile at best. Overhead, a web of thin crimson tubes snake down from the ceiling interconnected, pumping life into a cadre of yet-to-be-assembled organs, limbs, and digits as if this flesh hopes to be made whole."
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 05/07/2026
A fun little milestone.
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 04/07/2026
I think I might have found a new favorite band. Fits my personality nicely. youtu.be/iew7KEgLqOM?...
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NiNi Music x KUULAR - Victorious (Official Music Video)| Asian Folk Metal | Mongolian Throat Singing
YouTube video by Nini Music
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 04/06/2026
Started my first short story in a year. The teaching schedule has been a slog, six classes a semester plus winter session, and three summer courses. This story is a bit more literary than SFF but I'm sure some of the fantastical will sneak its way in. Clue in pic. Wish me luck!
Photo by RANkzl, discovered on Pexels. Edited thereafter.
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 01/06/2026
I think I have a new favorite author pic. #authorphoto complements of Marc Faubel
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 20/05/2026
New Release: Plague Birds: The Red Day Edition by Jason Sanford I ordered my copy. Have you? I'm stoked! I loved the first version. Can't wait to read this one! www.apexbookcompany.com/products/pla...
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 28/02/2026
Finally created a page for the magazine issue that published my short story "Breathe". Check it out and get a copy. www.judahmahay.com/book/breathe...
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"Breathe: Short Story" by Judah Mahay
Published in the multi-lingual literary journal Contrapuntos Magazine, the short story "Breathe" explores the need to find purpose when we have nothing.
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 22/02/2026
A golden American smile!!!
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 22/01/2026
My daughter Lyra is fundraising for a cause that is very close to her heart (no pun intended) which supports kids with heart conditions through the Kids Heart Challenge! Please consider donating today ❤️ www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_i...
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American Heart Association
The American Heart Association offers programs for the classroom and for the gym to help kids get healthier and perform better in school.
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 01/01/2026
A picture of me from the theatre gala last night. Have to say I like this one. (Photo courtesy of Mark Faubel)
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 24/12/2025
Here is my annual public service announcement: The Hogfather is without question the best Christmas movie of all time! #Christmas #Hogfather #Movies
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 19/12/2025
Friendly reminder.
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 17/11/2025
Well deserved! N.K. Jemisin Named SFWA Grand Master – Locus Online share.google/PkZvn6kYHHkm...
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N.K. Jemisin Named SFWA Grand Master
The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) has named N.K. Jemisin the 42nd recipient of the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award. SFWA President Kate Ristau said, Jemis…
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 22/10/2025
Submitted a new short story today about a young man who inherits a crystal ball workshop and the familial obligation contends with his own dreams which might involve a young lady. Wish me luck. I only send out a couple shorts a year. #booksky
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 10/10/2025
For the #booksky crowd.
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 09/10/2025
Reposting my book review of Hood (American Rebirth) by Evan Pickering for the morning crowd:
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 09/10/2025
My new book review is out: Hood by Evan Pickering grips with a high-octane tale of dystopian America, navigated by a gunslinging young man who both searches for and discovers family amidst the brutality of humanity's depraved fall from grace. www.judahmahay.com/book-review-...
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Book Review: Hood (American Rebirth) by Evan Pickering
Hood by Evan Pickering grips with a high-octane tale of dystopian America, navigated by a gunslinging young man who both searches for and discovers family amidst the brutality of humanity's depraved f...
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 26/09/2025
It's been awhile but I felt like this one was worth sharing. share.google/IClRuYwE5T7y...
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How to Be a Good Literary Citizen (in Seven Easy Steps)
Last Sunday I spent hours at the Brooklyn Book Festival, a too rare occasion for me to pull myself away from the internet for an entire afternoon. As I looked around at the crowd on their way to pa…
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 01/08/2025
As an alumni of the renowned observatory for the arts The Watermill Center that Robert Wilson founded, I'm absolutely devastated by his loss. I feel even more motivated to create art that breaks the mold and advocates change. He will be missed but never forgotten. www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/j...
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Robert Wilson, theatre director and visual artist, dies aged 83
Acclaimed playwright, director and artist was known for his opera Einstein on the Beach and many A-list collaborations
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 28/07/2025
I got my copy. Have you gotten yours?
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 27/07/2025
"Tapestry of Skin" is derived from a picture I took of my palm and short poem I wrote that leans into my general dislike of most types of divination such as horoscopes. #poetrytok #poetry #booksky
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 27/07/2025
My short story "Death Wish" was translated into poetics by Pinky Thinker Press! #booksky www.mignolo.art/convosintran...
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Judah Mahay — mignolo arts
Poetic translation by Niko Popow
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 19/07/2025
My short story "Breathe," which explores the need to find purpose when we have nothing, is now live. I feel so blessed to be published in the multi-lingual literary journal Contrapuntos Magazine, Digitus Indie Publishers, alongside so many other talented literary artists. #booksky #contrapuntos
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 19/07/2025
My short story "Breathe," which explores the need to find purpose when we have nothing, is now live. I feel so blessed to be published in the multi-lingual literary journal Contrapuntos Magazine alongside so many other talented literary artists www.judahmahay.com/breathe/
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Breathe | Judah Mahay, Author
Published in the multi-lingual literary journal Contrapuntos Magazine, Issue 11, 7/17/2025. Note, the digital version is free. The short story "Breathe" explores the need to find purpose when we have ...
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 19/07/2025
Thank you so much to my Literary Maelstrom of CTY. I will be forever grateful that you allowed me to witness your creative gifts. I look forward to all you will bring to life. Go out there, edify the world, unlearn, and be you. And if all else fails, take the advice of Anne Lamott and eat a banana.
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 12/07/2025
Throwing this out there because....life is great. www.judahmahay.com/updates-shor...
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Updates: Short Story "Breathe" Pre-Orders Available
The literary journal Contrapuntos has enabled pre-orders. In it, you'll find my story "Breathe," which explores the need to find purpose when we have nothing.
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 10/07/2025
You can now pre-order my short story "Breathe" which explores the need to find purpose when we have nothing, published in the multi-lingual literary journal Contrapuntos. I'm beyond grateful to have my story alongside so many talented literary artists. digitusindie.com/product/cont...
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 05/07/2025
It's official. My deepest dreams are a reality. You can now own an automated mosquito laser turret. Meet the Photon Matrix! newatlas.com/around-the-h...
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 27/06/2025
Check out this riveting new author of literary horror. She just got her website up: www.nicolehebdon.com
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Nicole Hebdon
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 19/05/2025
I'm so tempted to show this to my students
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 07/05/2025
It's my balloon day! A perfect time to pretend to be younger than my 45 years. I'm going to watch hockey games, play video games (RPGs), and write. Living young.
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 07/05/2025
Just updated my author app—an ideal place to read and follow my works. Also, early adopters will get exclusive content. [Never thought I would say this but...] Link in bio.
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 05/05/2025
My experimental short story "Soul Requisition" about an irate AI demanding a soul is now available in full on my site. Thank you again to Pinky Thinker Press, who originally published the tale. www.judahmahay.com/soul-requisi...
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Soul Requisition | Short Fiction by Judah Mahay
An experimental story of an irate AI demanding a story published by Pinky Thinker Press.
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 03/05/2025
Got my Cuban cortado. Ready to start writing. #writer #booksky
Cuban cortado in a shot glass.
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 30/04/2025
My experimental story "The Human Quotient" about an AI trying to figure out what extinct humans used to be by pulling YouTube vids from fragments of the internet is available in full on my site now. Originally, published by Pinky Thinker Press. Enjoy: www.judahmahay.com/the-human-qu...
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The Human Quotient | Short Fiction by Judah Mahay
"The Human Quotient" is an experimental short story where an AI tries to figure out what were humans by pinging fragments of the internet and YouTube vids, long after our demise.
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 30/04/2025
Word of the Day for my students is "insouciance" and there is no better way to describe it than with song: youtu.be/d-diB65scQU?... P.S. Merriam-Webster Dictionary is to be thanked for this bit of morning joy.
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Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by BobbyMcFerrinVEVO
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Jason Sanford @jasonsanford.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
My new Genre Grapevine report focuses on tech bros trying to change intellectual property (IP) laws so they can keep stealing copyright works to train generative AI models. I also believe they want to rebrand how we see creativity itself to fit their needs. www.patreon.com/posts/127367...
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Tech Bros Want Creativity for Them, Not You | Jason Sanford
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 16/04/2025
Um, I'm not ready for this. Better yet, the AI rewrote its code for one specific goal: to live longer. dailygalaxy.com/2025/04/this...
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This Was Bound to Happen, an AI Tries to Rewrite Its Own Code… Towards an Out-of-Control Intelligence?
An advanced Japanese AI quietly tried to rewrite its own code—just to run a bit longer. Developers were caught off guard by what seemed like a small tweak with big implications.
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 08/04/2025
The true appearance of Mars is undeniably stunning, but I still don't want to live there. www.earth.com/news/mars-ca...
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Mars' surface features seen from above in 'true' color for the first time ever
Celebrating Mars Express with a breathtaking mosaic of Mars, showcasing the planet’s full, true colors and composition in incredible detail.
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 07/04/2025
Time to update the Monster Manual. Any guess on what's next? #booksky gizmodo.com/in-a-histori...
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In a Historic First, Scientists Have Resurrected the Dire Wolf—Sort Of
Colossal's
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 15/03/2025
I am now earnestly addicted to "He Who Fights with Monsters" by Shirtaloon. Anyone else?
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 13/03/2025
And the rise of Pinky and the Brain shall begin! #booksky www.iflscience.com/scientists-p...
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Scientists Put A Human "Language Gene" Into Mice And Curious Things Unfolded
Mice are still incapable of writing the complete works of Shakespeare, despite some being given a human "language gene".
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 09/03/2025
I had fun making author business cards. A bit of a craft project on my part. Do you all have author business cards? #booksky
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 07/03/2025
New life moto: "I'm tired of not being excellent. Time for extremes."
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 05/03/2025
Am I unreasonably disturbed by this? Feel like there should be a new entry in the Monster Manual. www.vice.com/en/article/s...
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Scientists Used Mammoth DNA to Make 'Woolly Mice'
Genetically speaking, the woolly mice are still mice—just with woolly mammoth DNA that made them fuzzy, adorable abominations.
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 05/03/2025
Am I unreasonably disturbed by this? Feel like there should be a new entry in the Monster Manual. www.vice.com/en/article/s...
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Scientists Used Mammoth DNA to Make 'Woolly Mice'
Genetically speaking, the woolly mice are still mice—just with woolly mammoth DNA that made them fuzzy, adorable abominations.
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 03/03/2025
Support the arts, and please keep the seminal Theatre Harrisburg in mind as they usher in their 100 year anniversary. With roots in the Little Theater Movement, having survived two World Wars, and so much more, they could use your help: theatreharrisburg.com/donate/
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Donate - Theatre Harrisburg
Theatre Harrisburg has relied on the support of our incredible community throughout our nearly 100-year history. Your gift enables us to continue to bring
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Judah Mahay @judahmahay.com · 01/03/2025
Let's start a trend: #AgentFulls where we show books from agencies who requested our fulls. Even if they didn't pan out, celebrate the wins. Here's my list. Four fulls with two rejections, one was my previous agent, and one is my current agent. I'm incredibly grateful. #Booksky
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