Reposted by Justin C. KeyAudrey @stoatno1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Basically, this should be the dedication to every book. Also acceptable: “For My Mother.” (From @justinkey.bsky.social, The World Wasn’t Ready for You.) 141
Reposted by Justin C. KeyKhi @khimaera.bsky.social · 06/10/2026In a country controlled by AI, a lone hospital in New Orleans refuses its use -- but for how long? How can you resist an insightful, timely sci-fi medical thriller with a big heart? Celebrate Black Speculative Fiction Month with Justin C. Key's first novel and grab this one today! 💙📚🪐 #bookskybookshop.orgThe Hospital at the End of the World: A NovelFrom the author of the acclaimed The World Wasn’t Ready for You comes a thrilling first novel, set in a near future where artificial intelligence runs the world, involving a young medical student who ... 031
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Posting it (the flyer) would go against my stance on not supporting generative AI for a variety of reasons. Are you all finding your stance against AI to start to run up against well meaning organizations? What would you do? 000
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 05/10/2026I’m not sure how to respond besides silence. Maybe this is my own hang-up but educating feels like it runs the risk of coming off condescending or from a place of privilege. And I don’t want to lecture what sounds like a volunteer initiative to do good in a place of need. 210
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 05/10/2026I just mailed a bunch of free copies of my book to this program that promotes literacy in jails and prisons and the person sent me back a flier that I could post to say I am a supporter. The graphic looks AI generated. 100
Reposted by Justin C. KeyClarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 05/10/2026What if the entire medical system was run by one AI company? In his dystopian novel, The Hospital at the End of the World, Justin C. Key (CW ‘15) explores that question. And on October 15, he’ll sit down with physician Lakshmi Krishnan to go even deeper on the topic of AI in Medicine. bit.ly/47B8PIF 0156
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 04/10/2026www.youtube.com/live/_2RTkpX...youtube.comL.A. Book Launch: 88 Unashamed Black Mental Health StoriesYouTube video by Beyond Baroque 001
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 03/10/2026About to read live! www.youtube.com/c/BeyondBaro...youtube.comBeyond BaroqueBeyond Baroque is one of the United States' leading independent Literary | Arts Centers and public spaces dedicated to expanding the public's knowledge of poetry, literature and art through cultural e... 010
Reposted by Justin C. KeyClarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This is a moment for hard-hitting questions. What are the dangers of AI integration into the medical field? How are ethics, privacy, and the roles of providers changing along with our technological landscape? Join us for a Deep Dive conversation about A.I. in Medicine: bit.ly/4jdqkps 033
Reposted by Justin C. KeyClarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Our Deep Dives series is all about addressing flash points in today’s culture. On October 15, we will take on A.I. in Medicine from every angle—all its potential opportunities, as well as its dangers. Writer Justin C. Key and physician Laskhmi Krishnan lead the conversation. bit.ly/4jdqkps 021
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Same! (Minus the brother haha). It was a great event! Amazing line up! 010
Reposted by Justin C. KeySarah Pinsker @sarahpinsker.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Chatting before @charmcityspec.bsky.social we had the sudden realization that the conversation included three @clarionwest.bsky.social grads and one instructor/hanger-on. Rutendo Chidzodzo, Justin C. Key, Carolyn Ives Gilman all looking lovely in the Ivy Bookshop garden. 1274
Reposted by Justin C. KeyAndrew Hiller @andrewintheclouds.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Had a blast hosting @charmcityspec.bsky.social last night. The diversity of story, lyrical style and depth of talent was delightful. Featured from top left to bottom right are authors Rutendo Chidzodzo, @restingdinoface.bsky.social, James Simmons, Justin C. Key, and @marygthompson.bsky.social 121
Reposted by Justin C. KeyCharm City Spec Official @charmcityspec.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Join us when Justin C. Key uncorks his new novel, a sci-fi medical thriller, at this Friday's Charm City Spec! He reads live with an all-star lineup of authors: James Simmons, Mary G. Thompson, Rutendo Chidzondo, and Riley Black. Don't miss them! 032
Reposted by Justin C. KeyCharm City Spec Official @charmcityspec.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Come join us this Friday, September 25th, when Mary G. Thompson reads live from her new novel, Precious Children, along with a full program of authors: Justin C. Key Riley Black Rutendo Chidzodzo James Simmons 133
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 20/09/2026As a Hollywood adjacent author, the fact that they changed the name of INCIDENTS AROUND THE HOUSE and didn’t say it was based on the novel in the trailer is criminal. The choice to make Other Mommy look the same as Mommy is only a secondary offense. 021
Reposted by Justin C. KeyS.M. Mack (Smack) | Editor for hire @whatsmacksaid.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Two weeks left to back Empty Box Press's werewolf anthology! We could really use the support. www.kickstarter.com/projects/828...kickstarter.comWolfsong VariationsAn anthology of werewolf stories by writers who don't usually write werewolf stories 011
Reposted by Justin C. KeyAndrew Hiller @andrewintheclouds.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Exactly one week from today I will be hosting @charmcityspec.bsky.social with these amazing authors. It's free, it's spectacular, and it's fictional! Plus, we got free door prizes and maybe... surprises! 052
Reposted by Justin C. KeyThe Skiffy and Fanty Show @skiffyandfanty.com · 18/09/2026Tonight it a streaming #podcast night, y'all! We're joined by Justin C. Key to talk about psychiatry and medical SF for our SF At School show! If you want to ask questions of an expert, come join us at 7 PM Central right on our handy Twitch channel! twitch.tv/alphabetst... 021
Reposted by Justin C. KeyClarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 16/09/2026In our Deep Dives, we explore topics that matter in the world today—and the last conversation in this year’s series takes on A.I. in Medicine. Join author Justin C. Key and physician Lakshmi Krishnan on October 15 (virtual + in-person) at bit.ly/4gYQCci 033
Reposted by Justin C. KeyRM Ambrose @rmambrose.com · 15/09/2026Honored to guest edit Inlandia Journal's speculative issue featuring @tobiasbuckell.bsky.social & @justinkey.bsky.social, plus @marysoonlee.bsky.social, @timonse.bsky.social, @sarahminaosman.bsky.social, @azforeman.bsky.social, Azrael Torres & many more! Free to read online now! inlandiajournal.net 113
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 14/09/2026posh.vip/e/brunchin-w...posh.vipBrunchin' with the Author | Literature Noir | Sun, Oct 4, 2026 | Harold & Belle'sPosh - Get tickets for Brunchin' with the Author by Literature Noir - on Sun, Oct 4, 2026 - at Harold & Belle's 000
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 14/09/2026LOS ANGELES: Want to pick the brain of a horror author who went to medical school, became a psychiatrist, and wrote a sci fi novel about AI and medicine? Say less. 100
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 11/09/2026@waltshitman.bsky.social loved you in Breaking Wind and Groundhogging Day 111
Reposted by Justin C. KeyEli Minaya @badking.bsky.social · 27/08/2023Another one for Tor.com, for short story "The Perfection of Theresa Watkins" by Justin Key. AD Irene Gallo 1122
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 10/09/2026First time seeing this. This is genius. If there is a God, he will play this on repeat for JK in his afterlife. 0240
Reposted by Justin C. KeyS.M. Mack (Smack) | Editor for hire @whatsmacksaid.bsky.social · 08/09/2026We've got 22 days to hit $5k for the Wolfsong Variations anthology! www.kickstarter.com/projects/828... If you can, please toss us a couple of bucks. TOC below:kickstarter.comWolfsong VariationsAn anthology of werewolf stories by writers who don't usually write werewolf stories 111
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 09/09/2026My six year old daughter said to me yesterday: ‘I’m sad because I can’t be what I want to be when I grow up’ and I said ‘what’s that?’ and she said ‘a mermaid queen’. 040
Reposted by Justin C. KeyJohn Picacio @johnpicacio.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Baltimore Homies: Mark your calendars for @charmcityspec.bsky.social’s September 25th author extravaganza featuring @marygthompson.bsky.social @justinkey.bsky.social @restingdinoface.bsky.social and more at The Ivy Bookshop. cc: @sarahpinsker.bsky.social @nottenst.bsky.social @capclave.bsky.social 31813
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Contract signed! My novel THE HOSPITAL AT THE END OF THE WORLD will be translated in Chinese! Fantasy Foundation Publications in Taiwan will be taking my debut overseas! Physical, electronic, and audiobook! I’m an international author! Wow!!!! 170
Reposted by Justin C. KeyCharm City Spec Official @charmcityspec.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Full house of talented writers eager to slip their sumptuous words into your ears! Come out and give us a listen, you won't regret it! Friday September 25th, 6pm at The Ivy Bookshop! All are welcome! 122
Reposted by Justin C. KeyClarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 07/09/2026AI's potential & risks are particularly glaring in medicine. From improved diagnoses to algorithmic bias, there’s a lot to say—& The Hospital at the End of the World writer Justin C. Key & doctor Lakshmi Krishnan are taking this topic on on Oct 15 for the last Deep Dive of the year: bit.ly/4zJPLVK 002
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 07/09/2026I know you woke up today thinking, “Gosh, I really wish I had a new Justin C. Key story to read. Is there anything I can DO?” Well, yes. Yes, there is! I will have a brand new story about an excommunicated WEREWOLF whose life is saved by a disillusioned SURGEON in this upcoming anthology:kickstarter.comWolfsong VariationsAn anthology of werewolf stories by writers who don't usually write werewolf stories 042
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 01/09/2026My original horror short BLUE EYES is in this! After a while sci fi novel, I had to get back to my horror roots. And I didn’t hold back… 010
Reposted by Justin C. KeyGabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Saying @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social and @chesyaburke.bsky.social is more than enough, but the table of contents is FUCKING STELLAR (pardon my French): Linda Addison, @tananarivedue.bsky.social, @victorlavalle.bsky.social, @pdjeliclark.bsky.social, @shereereneethomas.bsky.social, Wrath James White… 59441
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Take my personality quiz and see what post-apocalyptic medical school you would go to! Let me know what you score and I’ll send you your acceptance letter! 010
Reposted by Justin C. KeyClarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 31/08/2026How might AI change the face of medicine? From data privacy to lifesaving innovation, join author Justin C. Key and physician Dr. Lakshmi Krishnan for a conversation about both the potential and danger. The conversation will close out this year’s Deep Dives series! Join us: bit.ly/4zJPLVK 011
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 30/08/2026tarbaby.com/shop/p/issue-5tarbaby.comIssue #5: AFRO FUTURE / DARK MATTERS — TAR BABYIssue No. 5 of Tar Baby Quarterly, guest edited by acclaimed writer and editor Sheree Renée Thomas, explores Black speculative imagination through the theme “Afro Future / Dark Matters.” The issue br... 011
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 30/08/2026I have a brand spanking new short story, AUSTIN’S MEMORANDIUM, out now in the latest issue of Tar Baby Magazine! Guest edited by the one and only @shereereneethomas.bsky.social Link in the comments! #afrofuturism #scifi #bookstagram 163
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Ask me about my medical school sorting quiz! #worldcon 000
Reposted by Justin C. KeyThe Onion @theonion.com · 29/08/2026“Women who average more than 8.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, or 1.3 assists per game clearly have an unfair biological advantage over women who don’t, and we need to maintain a level playing field.” — Sophie Cunninghamtheonion.comSophie Cunningham Claims Any Woman Who Averages More Than 8 Points Per Game Should Not Be Allowed To Play In WNBAINDIANAPOLIS—Contending that the proposed restrictions were “common sense” and necessary to preserve the integrity of the sport, Indiana Fever shooting guard Sophie Cunningham claimed Friday that any ... 443941631
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Like what you hear? More at #WorldConLA today at 6:40pm! #LAConV 030
Reposted by Justin C. KeyChuck the Vampire Slayer 🧛🏻 @sazeracla.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Next was a Horror in Space panel, which was really interesting, and introduced me to three MORE authors to explore: Justin C. Key, KC Grifant, and Chris Campbell.justinckey.comJustin C. Key - Author & SpeakerLA based author of The World Wasn't Ready For You, featured in Jordan Peele's Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror 132
Justin C. Key @justinkey.bsky.social · 26/08/2026#LAConV Ask me about my medical school sorting quiz! 011
Reposted by Justin C. KeyLif Strand aka fasterhorses @lifstr.bsky.social · 21/08/2026I"m reading The Hospital at the End of the World, by Justin C. Key. It's different from any book I've ever read before. I'm really liking it. 021
